On Friday 31 March 2023, Chief Constable John Campbell QPM served his last day after four years as Chief, having served the Thames Valley since 2010. John started his career in 1988, when he joined West Midlands Police, working his first beat on the busy streets of inner city Birmingham, was after spending time as …
Our colleague PC Phil Hanham is due to retire on 31 March after 30 years of service at Thames Valley Police. When Phil began his policing career, joining Thames Valley Police in 1993, with his first posting being to Aylesbury, little did he know what was ahead and what could be achieved. It’s not just …
Length of service: 4 years At the beginning of 2023, Police Constable (PC) Manpreet Thiara went viral on Twitter talking about her career as a Police Officer whilst also being a single mum. We recently spoke to Manpreet about her policing career and how she is making a difference. Manpreet, tell us a bit …
Length of Service: 20 years, I receive my long service medal this year. Becoming a CSI … It sounds cliché but I always had an interest in crime through enjoyment of fictional Agatha Christie and Miss Marple mysteries. Science was also always an interest from school, when I started looking at careers, forensics had not …
Miles grew up with a keen interest in computers and took GCSE ICT. He spent 3 years studying English at Aberystwyth University, whilst also studying computer science as a hobby, graduating with a 2-1 in English Literature and Creative writing in 2018. In the same year he started work as a Digital Evidence Technician on …
Sam spent five years in ‘Computing’ before researching what other IT related roles were out there; in 2020 he discovered Digital Forensics and hasn’t looked back. “Since joining TVP, I finally understand what true job satisfaction means and it was something I had been on the hunt for my entire career. Being involved in cases, …
Beth joined TVP a few months after completing her MSc in Cyberpsychology having always aspired to work in policing. Over the past five years, she has progressed from Digital Evidence Technician to Senior Digital Forensic Investigator. “Digital Forensics is a fast paced, ever-changing field where no two cases are the same. With the advancements in …
Laura achieved a 1st in BSc Forensic Computing and spent three years in the private sector before moving into policing with the National Crime Agency (NCA) in 2021. In July 2022 she joined the Forensics team at TVP. “I enjoy my work in Digital Forensics because it provides a challenge while allowing me to give …
Role: Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Length of service: 1.5 years What attracted to you policing, specifically as a PCSO? I wanted to work in policing, and becoming a PCSO is a great way to do this! I knew I wouldn’t enjoy an office based job as I get bored quite quickly, so the fact …