20 Years of Service: The Journey of a PCSO

The role of a PCSO can be immensely rewarding, where no two days are ever the same. You have the opportunity to maximise on your communication and problem-solving skills to make a real difference in your community. We recently caught up with PCSO Peter, who was one of the first Thames Valley Police PCSOs to …

Police Sergeant Laurence East Receives British Empire Medal for Exceptional Service

In a remarkable celebration of courage and commitment, our very own Police Sergeant Laurence East has been awarded the British Empire Medal. The accolade was presented by the Lord-Lieutenant for Oxfordshire, Mrs Marjorie Glasgow, during a recent ceremony. A Journey of Service Laurence was honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June for his …

Policing Tomorrow

New publication explores the future of tech in policing

Policing Tomorrow – a magazine focused on science and technology within policing – features an article from TVP’s own Assistant Chief Constable, Ben Snuggs, who also happens to be chair of the National Science and Innovation Board (NSIB). Writing in the publication, ACC Snuggs discusses the work of the NSIB: “NSIB presents an exciting opportunity …

TVP Celebrates Third Consecutive Menopause Friendly Award

We are thrilled to announce that our Force has been recognised with the 2024 Most Inclusive Menopause Friendly Employer Award, marking our third consecutive award from The Menopause Friendly Accreditation. This incredible achievement highlights three years of commitment to supporting our colleagues affected by menopause. The Most Inclusive Menopause Friendly Employer Award is given to …

Progress Report Race Action Plan

The National Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) has published its first-ever progress report. This report provides an overview of the progress made by PRAP over the past two years since the plan was first launched. The report outlines activities and outcomes indicating improvements in policing’s relationship with Black communities. This includes progress in the plan’s …

Paws in Paris: Cody and Arlo Set to Sniff Out the Competition at the Paralympic Games

This week, Paris won’t just be welcoming the world’s best Paralympians, it’ll also welcome two of our police dogs – PD Cody and PD Arlo, along with their handlers PC Paul and PC Daniel – who will be swapping the streets of the Thames Valley for the bustling avenues of the French capital. But don’t …

Officer Represents Police in World’s Toughest Motorcycle Trial

Thames Valley Police officer, PC Steve Lane, alongside two Metropolitan Police colleagues, recently participated in the renowned Scottish Six Day Trial (SSDT), representing the Police in the “Services Category.” The SSDT, hailed as the toughest motorcycle trial globally, challenges riders with up to 100 miles of rugged terrain each day for six consecutive days – …

Reflecting on Pride Month: Celebrating Together

During Pride Month, many of our colleagues proudly celebrated alongside the vibrant community at various events across Banbury, Oxford, Witney, Milton Keynes, and Reading. These events presented a wonderful opportunity for our team to demonstrate their support and engage with local initiatives. From lively marches and parades to intimate community gatherings, our colleagues participated in …

Thames Valley Police Achieves Race Equality Matters Trailblazer Silver Status 

We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully achieved Race Equality Matters Trailblazer Silver status. This prestigious recognition is awarded to organisations driving meaningful change to tackle race inequality.  Achieving Silver status (the second stage in the Trailblazer series) highlights our implementation of impactful solutions to promote race equality. An independent panel of experts …