Jenny Hill discovered the opportunity to volunteer as a special constable for Thames Valley Police via a work email. She is now contributing valuable life experiences to frontline policing. Discover more about her path. How long have you volunteered as a special constable, and what convinced you to apply? Just over two years. We …
We recently caught up with university student and Special Constable Ellie to learn more about her role as a special constable at TVP, what inspired her to volunteer, and how her role helps in her life outside of volunteering. When did you first learn about the Special Constabulary and what motivated you to volunteer? I …
It’s been 13 years since Owen Swain attested as a Special Constable with Thames Valley Police. He now finds himself in the volunteer role of Special Sergeant as part of the TVP’s Roads Policing team, a Joint Operations Unit (JOU) with Hampshire Constabulary. But how did Owen come to be in this role? Like many, …
Balancing being a parent, working full-time for Thames Valley Police, and volunteering as a Special Constable might seem like a huge challenge, but it’s one that Ani, with the help of the TVP’s Employer Supported Policing policy, meets head on. What do you do in your day job? I’m a Resilience Support Officer …
From being influenced by Penny Lancaster, to impressing her nieces and nephews with her police uniform, Shamilah Mehta was looking for an avenue to push herself – she found it by volunteering as a Special Constable. Shamilah, why did you want to become a Special? I felt I knew there was more inside me. …
It’s been nearly three years since Elland Rogers first began volunteering as a Special Constable with Thames Valley Police – in that time, she has played an important role in guarding royal events, and been involved with a wide variety of jobs that have helped to protect our community. The Special Constabulary, and the people …
Whilst flying private jets gives a particular thrill, for 28-year-old Idnan, volunteering as a Special Constable (Volunteer Police Officer) offers a level of personal interaction that is unmatched. Having recently completed his training to become a Special with Thames Valley Police, he has already started making a difference in our community. Idnan, how did …
Johanna Grant joined Thames Valley Police as a Special Constable in March 2022, and through her experiences, has discovered a new, more adaptable side to herself. During her time in the Special Constabulary, she has also taken on the role of a Civilian Investigator and is getting ready for a new challenge as a Detective …
From hearing church bells in Sonning-on-Thames, where he has been managing an estate for 15 years and raising his 4 children, to sitting in a police station hearing the daily briefing with colleagues before starting his shift, we recently spoke to our colleague Paul about his volunteering career as a Special Constable. Paul, why …
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