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Celebration of work starting on new forensics centre for Thames Valley

Thames Valley Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have marked the start of work on the new forensics centre with a ground-breaking ceremony. Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber, Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs and Head of Forensic Services, Kay Hannam, dug the first bit of ground at the site of the state-of-the-art building …

A look back at Pride

On June 3rd, the city of Oxford came alive with an exuberant display of colours and festivities as it commemorated the landmark 20th anniversary of Oxford Pride. There was a wonderful atmosphere, with thousands of jubilant attendees from all walks of life gathering to take part in the event. Leading the charge was Oxford LPA …

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Thames Valley Police named as finalist in Menopause Friendly Awards 2023

Thames Valley Police (TVP) has been announced as a finalist in two categories within this year’s Menopause Friendly Awards; Most Open Workplace of the Year Award category and Menopause Friendly Employer of The Year category. TVP took a proactive approach towards establishing menopause support and in 2022 was the first police force in England and Wales to …

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First in the country to celebrate success

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) our vision is to be an excellent force trusted by all our communities. To do this, as a force we are committed to improve every day. Two of our colleagues have done just that by recently qualifying from the new College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council Public Protection …

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Thames Valley Police in Top 100 Employers for Apprenticeships 2023

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is celebrating after being recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the Government’s annual listing for the second time in a row, ranking number 62. The Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers helps future apprentices, parents, and careers advisers to identify good apprenticeship opportunities at the country’s leading employers. First launched in …

Thames Valley Police officer humbled by Inspiration in Policing Award

Thames Valley Police Sergeant Loz East was presented with the Inspiration in Policing Award at the Police Federation of England and Wales Police Bravery awards on 13 July 2023. Sergeant East, based at Cowley police station, was honoured for taking on a huge array of physical feats to raise tens of thousands of pounds for …

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National Volunteers Week – time to say thank you!

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is proud to celebrate National Volunteers Week, which runs from 1 – 7 June. Our Police Support Volunteers (PSVs) – Special Constables (Volunteer Police Officers) and Cadets give up their own time to provide invaluable support and help the force keep Thames Valley safe. The first PSVs joined Thames Valley Police in …

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023

Here at Thames Valley Police (TVP) we value our people, and Mental Health Awareness Week presents another opportunity for us to prioritise mental health awareness, encourage open discussions to tackle stigma, and remind our people what is available to them should they need support. With the increase in conversations around mental health in recent years, …

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Thames Valley Police wins Protective Services Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2023

We are proud to announce that Thames Valley Police has been awarded ‘Protective Services Apprenticeship provider of the year’ 2023. The award was given at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference (AAC) in March 2023, and saw individuals, training providers, employers, universities and colleges recognised for their efforts in the apprenticeship field.  Open to all apprenticeship providers …