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 – …

From Aspirations to Action: Jeremy’s transfer story to TVP

Jeremy is an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) in the Protection Group at Thames Valley Police (TVP). After starting his policing career with the Met, Jeremy transferred to TVP in 2015, drawn by the force’s reputation. With over 25 years of service, he has found his calling in protecting VIPs and engaging in critical operations, TVP …

Transferring to TVP to realise her potential: Meet Detective Sergeant Maddie

Madeleine DeBuse is a Detective Sergeant within our TVP Digital Investigation and Intelligence team. Maddie, as colleagues call her, started her policing career at TVP, later on joining Surrey Police to continue her journey. When TVP started a new team dedicated to Digital Investigation and Intelligence, she knew transferring back to TVP was the next …

Why TVP? A Chief Superintendent’s Perspective on Leadership and Growth

When considering a transfer to a new police force, many factors come into play opportunities for growth, the chance to make a meaningful impact, and the ability to work with a forward-thinking team. Michael’s decision to transfer to Thames Valley Police was sparked by an inspiring encounter with the Chief Constable’s Management Team in 2016. …

Thames Valley Police Officers Recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is proud to announce that three devoted members of our force have been recognised for their commitment to public services as part of the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. Police Sergeant Laurence East has received the British Empire Medal for his services to policing and charitable work, while Former Police Sergeant Nicholas …

From dream to reality: Meet Police Officer Kiran

From an early interest to a fulfilling career, Kiran’s journey into policing has been anything but conventional. Witnessing the exemplary response of the police to a situation involving close friends sparked his interest.   From a young age, Kiran had always been intrigued by the idea of policing, despite having no connections to the profession. It …

Policing, an unexpected career: Meet Police Sergeant Michael

Joining the police service was an unexpected yet fulfilling career path for Michael. Initially, he had no intention of becoming a police officer, but over the past 13 years, his journey has evolved into a passionate and rewarding career. Here, he shared his background, experiences, and insights into life in the police service.  Current Role: …

Beyond the Badge: A Journey as an ICR Officer

Being part of a hard-working family, but far from a policing background, Police Officer Mahima found inspiration in her parents’ commitment to their business and brought this commitment with her into policing. With a degree in Criminology and Sociology, her path to policing was driven by a desire to make a genuine difference in the …

Transferee re-joiner

Returning to the Control Room

Following a brief stint with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Police, Jonathan returned to Thames Valley Police (TVP), looking to help contribute to protecting our communities through teamwork and camaraderie, bring a different perspective on policing back with him. Current Role: Police Officer within the Police Control room, Contact Management Age at joining policing: 25 …