TVP People

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 …

Returning Home: Gary’s Journey Back to Thames Valley Police

Gary’s return to Thames Valley Police (TVP) was an unforeseen turn in his career. He had left TVP seeking new policing challenges, but his time away only deepened his desire for engaging with the community and working in a role that resonated with his core values and strengths. Here, Gary reflects on his journey, lessons …

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Bringing Life Experience to Policing

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 …

Transferring to TVP to realise her potential: Meet Detective Sergeant Maddie

Madeleine DeBuse is a Detective Sergeant within our TVP Digital Investigation and Intelligence team. Maddie, as colleagues call her, started her policing career at TVP, later on joining Surrey Police to continue her journey. When TVP started a new team dedicated to Digital Investigation and Intelligence, she knew transferring back to TVP was the next …

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Campus to Constabulary – Meet Special Constable Ellie

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 …

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 …

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Creating opportunities as a Cadet Leader

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, …