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 …
PC Skye Feasey has been making a difference in her local community through her role as a cadet leader. Since joining TVP three years ago she has been instrumental in shaping the experiences of young police cadets. From teaching them about police procedures to fostering their confidence. In this Q&A, we delve into her journey, …
Organised by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, in partnership with Community Speedwatch UK, speedwatch groups in the Thames Valley are provided with a starter kit on a loan basis, including a speed detection device, to help volunteers assist in the battle against speeding motorists. Community teams will undergo a number of training …
As someone who has done heaps of volunteering over the years; in social services, in church, my daughters’ schools, police, children’s charity, carer for my parents, sports – we all do it and probably don’t realise the hours we put in, but our society wouldn’t function without VOLUNTEERS!I now manage our team of volunteer chaplains …
We recently met with Dave – a veteran of the police, who is now giving back to policing in his role volunteering at the TVP museum at Sulhamstead. Dave’s policing career actually started with The Met, and he shared some information on why he first applied to be a police officer. I was a passionate …
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, …
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 …
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