Category: Police Staff

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Meet Miles, Digital Evidence Technician

Miles grew up with a keen interest in computers and took GCSE ICT. He spent 3 years studying English at Aberystwyth University, whilst also studying computer science as a hobby, graduating with a 2-1 in English Literature and Creative writing in 2018. In the same year he started work as a Digital Evidence Technician on …

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Meet Sam, Digital Forensic Investigator

Sam spent five years in ‘Computing’ before researching what other IT related roles were out there; in 2020 he discovered Digital Forensics and hasn’t looked back.   “Since joining TVP, I finally understand what true job satisfaction means and it was something I had been on the hunt for my entire career. Being involved in cases, …

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Meet Beth, Senior Digital Forensic Investigator

Beth joined TVP a few months after completing her MSc in Cyberpsychology having always aspired to work in policing. Over the past five years, she has progressed from Digital Evidence Technician to Senior Digital Forensic Investigator. “Digital Forensics is a fast paced, ever-changing field where no two cases are the same. With the advancements in …

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Meet Laura, Digital Forensic Investigator

Laura achieved a 1st in BSc Forensic Computing and spent three years in the private sector before moving into policing with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in 2021.  In July 2022 she joined the Forensics team at TVP. “I enjoy my work in Digital Forensics because it provides a challenge while allowing me to give …

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Meet A/Police Sergeant Andy Blagrove, Foundation Skills Trainer

With the recent opening of a new training centre within our force, we took the opportunity to speak with one of our Foundation Skills Trainers, Andy Blagrove, about his role and what it’s like to train the next generation of Police Officers. Why did you decide to become a Foundation Skills Trainer? Having had various …

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Becoming the difference I wanted to see

By Phil McCoy: TVP People Services Administrator, LAGLO+, Special Constable. Ever since I was younger, I have been a very theatrical, flamboyant character, and I always wanted to go into acting, so I did a degree in Performing Arts at Oxford & Cherwell Valley College and Bucks New University. While the performing arts are still …

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Conversation with David Smith, Equality and Diversity Advisor (Disability) for Thames Valley Police

What made you join Thames Valley Police (TVP)? I have previously worked for a number of police forces, as an Equality and Diversity advisor there. I then decided that I wanted to go and work for myself and set up my own company, however soon after I was approached by TVP for the same role, …