TVP People

Transferee re-joiner

Returning to the Control Room

Following a brief stint with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Police, Jonathan returned to Thames Valley Police (TVP), looking to help contribute to protecting our communities through teamwork and camaraderie, bring a different perspective on policing back with him. Current Role: Police Officer within the Police Control room, Contact Management Age at joining policing: 25 …

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 …

Special Constable

Balancing a busy life with volunteering

  Balancing being a parent, working full-time for Thames Valley Police, and volunteering as a Special Constable might seem like a huge challenge, but it’s one that Ani, with the help of the TVP’s Employer Supported Policing policy, meets head on.   What do you do in your day job? I’m a Resilience Support Officer …

apprentice

Apprentice to Manager: A Journey of Growth and Leadership

Meri’s journey with Thames Valley Police (TVP) spans nearly four years, marked by diverse experiences and a commitment to personal and professional development. Joining as a 999/101 Call Handler apprentice during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Meri’s path took an unexpected yet rewarding turn as she took advantage of development opportunities to aid her …

Call handler

Meet Call Handler Vanessa Cooper – Answering the Call to Make a Difference

Vanessa’s journey into Thames Valley Police began at the start of 2024, marking a significant shift after being self-employed for six years. Drawn to the role of a 999/101 Call Handler, Vanessa’s aspiration was clear – to make a meaningful impact in a team environment where she could help protect local communities. How long have …

PCSO

Helping to protect the local community with PCSO Danyal Ghazi

From the initial attraction of the Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) role’s unique blend of physical activity and helping the vulnerable, to his proudest accomplishments that bring smiles to the community, we spoke to PCSO Danyal Ghazi about his career so far… What attracted you to policing and the PCSO role? I never wanted an …

Meet Neighbourhood Officer Willker

With the desire to make a difference in the community running in his family, we’ve recently spoken with our colleague Willker about his journey into policing, and how he has been protecting our communities in a variety of roles at TVP over the last few years. Current Role: Neighbourhood Officer Age at joining: 35 years …

Meet Rachel – Service Improvement Analyst

How long have you been in your analyst role at Thames Valley Police, and can you explain what your typical day would look like? I’ve been in the analyst role for just over a year now. Every day is varied and every project I work on is different – some days working on smaller solo …

Stepping out of the Corporate Comfort Zone with Shamilah Mehta

From being influenced by Penny Lancaster, to impressing her nieces and nephews with her police uniform, Shamilah Mehta was looking for an avenue to push herself – she found it by volunteering as a Special Constable.   Shamilah, why did you want to become a Special? I felt I knew there was more inside me. …