From Aspirations to Action: Jeremy’s transfer story to TVP

Jeremy is an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO) in the Protection Group at Thames Valley Police (TVP). After starting his policing career with the Met, Jeremy transferred to TVP in 2015, drawn by the force’s reputation. With over 25 years of service, he has found his calling in protecting VIPs and engaging in critical operations, TVP …

From dream to reality: Meet Police Officer Kiran

From an early interest to a fulfilling career, Kiran’s journey into policing has been anything but conventional. Witnessing the exemplary response of the police to a situation involving close friends sparked his interest.   From a young age, Kiran had always been intrigued by the idea of policing, despite having no connections to the profession. It …

Policing, an unexpected career: Meet Police Sergeant Michael

Joining the police service was an unexpected yet fulfilling career path for Michael. Initially, he had no intention of becoming a police officer, but over the past 13 years, his journey has evolved into a passionate and rewarding career. Here, he shared his background, experiences, and insights into life in the police service.  Current Role: …

Beyond the Badge: A Journey as an ICR Officer

Being part of a hard-working family, but far from a policing background, Police Officer Mahima found inspiration in her parents’ commitment to their business and brought this commitment with her into policing. With a degree in Criminology and Sociology, her path to policing was driven by a desire to make a genuine difference in the …

TVP and Portsmouth Partnership- Chief Constable Jason Hogg

Supporting students with a Professional Policing Degree to join policing

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is excited to announce a new partnership with the University of Portsmouth, aimed at students pursuing a Professional Policing Degree (PPD).    This collaboration is about preparing students for a future in policing, specifically with TVP, and by teaming up with the university, we are giving students a close-up look at what …

Response Officers Adam and Amina

Reflecting on Ramadan at Thames Valley Police

Like many of our community members, some of our Thames Valley Police (TVP) colleagues celebrated Ramadan last month. Police Officers Adam and Amina have recently shared their experiences of managing Ramadan alongside their policing careers.  A day of Ramadan alongside the work schedule as a Police Officer PC (Police Constable) Adam finds Ramadan influencing his …

Motherhood and Policing: Meet ICR Sergeant Emma

Embarking on a career in policing is a decision laden with purpose. For Emma, joining Thames Valley Police (TVP) as a young Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was not just about a job – it was about making a meaningful impact in her community. From those early days to her current role as an ICR …

Military Resettlement

From the Military to the Police: A Family Tradition

Thames Valley Police takes pride in offering seamless transitions for veterans into policing, acknowledging the valuable skills gained in the military. Inspector Andrew Fiddler, a testament to this tradition, shares his journey alongside his son Callum, who is carving his own path from the military into the police force. Andy was in the privileged position …

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Meet PC Jenna Caswell

Role: Response Team Age at joining: 34 Length of Service: 2 years Why did you join the police in your thirties? I definitely don’t come from a policing background, my Grandfather was from the travelling community, he always valued honesty and respected the police. It’s something I always wanted to do. Our family have many traveller …