The National Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) has published its first-ever progress report. This report provides an overview of the progress made by PRAP over the past two years since the plan was first launched. The report outlines activities and outcomes indicating improvements in policing’s relationship with Black communities. This includes progress in the plan’s …
This week, Paris won’t just be welcoming the world’s best Paralympians, it’ll also welcome two of our police dogs – PD Cody and PD Arlo, along with their handlers PC Paul and PC Daniel – who will be swapping the streets of the Thames Valley for the bustling avenues of the French capital. But don’t …
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 – …
During Pride Month, many of our colleagues proudly celebrated alongside the vibrant community at various events across Banbury, Oxford, Witney, Milton Keynes, and Reading. These events presented a wonderful opportunity for our team to demonstrate their support and engage with local initiatives. From lively marches and parades to intimate community gatherings, our colleagues participated in …
We are thrilled to announce that we have successfully achieved Race Equality Matters Trailblazer Silver status. This prestigious recognition is awarded to organisations driving meaningful change to tackle race inequality. Achieving Silver status (the second stage in the Trailblazer series) highlights our implementation of impactful solutions to promote race equality. An independent panel of experts …
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 …
The Thames Valley Police (TVP) men’s football team has been an important part of police and emergency service sports for more than 35 years. They compete in the Police Sport UK (PSUK) and Emergency Services Football League (ESFL), demonstrating the team’s athletic ability and the strong camaraderie within the force.. The PSUK competition, a tournament …
Police forces across the UK came together in South Wales on Wednesday 1 May 2024 for the national #HeForShe event. Thames Valley Police, HeForShe was represented by PC Liam Busby and Simon Hockley. Focused on ‘Working Together’, the event explored how policing can work together towards gender equality. Speakers highlighted progress and shared good practice …
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 …