TVP Celebrates Long Service, Innovation & Courage

At Thames Valley Police, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, our officers, staff and volunteers make a difference by supporting vulnerable people, bringing offenders to justice, collaborating with partners and driving innovation to improve policing.

On Wednesday 22 July our Chief Constable’s Awards Ceremony was held at our training centre in Sulhamstead, where colleagues were recognised for their outstanding contributions to keeping our communities safe. The event celebrated both long service and exceptional achievements, highlighting the professionalism, compassion and dedication that define our people.

Several officers and staff received Long Service Awards in recognition of their 20-year service protecting local communities. The ceremony also recognised our people whose work has had an exceptional impact.

PC Angela Ferrucci received a Higher Chief Constable’s Commendation of Excellence for her innovation and leadership in designing and implementing a new app that improved compliance with national neighbourhood policing standards. Her work not only enhanced service delivery in the Thames Valley but also influenced policing nationally.

A Chief Constable’s Commendation of Excellence was presented to DCI Clair Trueman, along with Charles White from the Crown Prosecution Service, for their significant contributions to a major national firearms investigation that resulted in the recovery of 195 firearms, the identification of 24 suspects, 19 arrests and eight convictions.

DS Mark Personius, DI Craig Fielding, Natalie Casey and Victoria Butler were recognised, along with Georgina Hutton and Julie Simpson from the National Crime Agency, for their work on a complex modern slavery investigation. Their determination, professionalism and commitment over more than two years helped secure justice for a vulnerable victim despite significant legal and international political challenges.

PC Jessica Turner was commended for her calm and compassionate handling of a high-risk incident involving a vulnerable offender. Through skilled communication and reassurance, she successfully de-escalated the situation and helped bring it to a safe conclusion.

The awards also recognised the courage and dedication of PC Amy Wilson, who was part of a team that helped provide emergency first aid to a victim that had been badly injured following a serious incident in Reading.

Reflecting on the awards, Chief Constable Jason Hogg, said:

“I am incredibly proud of our people who do extraordinary things every day to protect local communities in the Thames Valley. The recipients of these awards reflect the very best of our force, demonstrating courage, compassion, professionalism and an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing, often in the most challenging circumstances.

“These awards celebrate long service and demonstrate the real difference that our officers, staff and partners make. Whether bringing dangerous offenders to justice, supporting vulnerable victims, working to save lives, or developing innovative solutions that improve the service we provide. These actions all strengthen public trust and make our communities safer.”

These stories demonstrate the wide range of opportunities available within Thames Valley Police. Whether you are interested in frontline policing, investigations, specialist operations, safeguarding, technology or our support services, every role contributes to keeping our communities safe. Take a look at the different roles available to see which could be right for you.