Thames Valley Police

Hi all, Wasn't sure where to post this ?? Can anybody tell me if it's possible to transfer my application to TVP? I have passed all of the stages, I am just waiting for a start date.. Can this be done or is it a big no no? By the way, for anybody wondering, just got a job alerts email from TVP saying they are recruiting PCSOs Thanks

Hi TVP Folks, As I'm sure some of you might be aware of the impending shake up over the border in the Met. The upshot of this will no doubt be people looking for alternatives outside the borders of the Met. As I'm sure you'll get asked about transfers, and I'm going to pose the same question in other bordering force areas. What are the requirements for transfer for both IPS and non IPS officers? Many of the higher skilled officers will no doubt look to bring some of their qualifications with them. Would Level 3 driving, Level 2 public order or Search be something which could be carried over? Thanks, WithoutSkill

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone knows what the most North station/area for TVP (closest to birmingham)? I was told it could be Banbury? Thanks a lot everyone.

Hi guys and gals, Just a quick question as I know it varies from force to force, do SC's in TVP wear the SC insignia on their epilette's or do they look exactly the same as the reg's? If it varies from area's within a constabulary does anyone know specifically about the MK specials? I did check the FAQ which states we do wear the Crown and SC but it's 4yrs old now and know things have changed in some areas since then. Thanks in advance! J

I see that we are going to start using dutysheet, at least in my LPA. Are any others going over to it as well? From the reviews I've seen it looks like this is going to be a much better system for booking and recording hours than an excel spreadsheet.

Hello all, Just wondering if anyone else is applying for the above job?

Hey All, I was wondering if TVP has any sports teams? (towards the oxford area) , Mainly Boxing/Judo/Wrestling or Rugby? If so, are Attested Specials allowed to take part?? Thanks in advance Foggy.

Dear neighbours (in the sense that I'm from the MPS, and you're next door)! You may have noticed on the General Discussion page a posting for the ps.com supported Special Constabulary Wiki. I am wondering should any of you have a spare moment whether you can contribute by populating the page for your force? The page can be found here: http://specialconstabulary.wikispot.org/Thames_Valley_Police Many thanks and look forward to reading about the specials in your force! Matt.

As the title says, out of interest what are your reasons for joining ? For me, as a career I've always worked in a support/analytical role and enjoy helping people, and this mixed with having 2 young children growing up in my applied for town, I thought I would apply and hope to add some value and make a difference. If on one shift alone you can help someone out, or prevent somene falling victim to crime, that's a difference. Every time I read the local paper or watched the news, someone would have been broken into, mugged, assaulted....and so on. I have othet skills which I believe will aid me to add that value.

Good evening, With the approval of a moderator, I'd like to write some (suitably discrete) notes on what the training encompasses; enough to give people a flavour of what to expect at Sulhampsted, but not enough to negate the purpose or efficiency of the training, or to operationally compromise any of our front line officers. Objections please? Thanks, Adam

Feeling very pleased today. Finally had my fitness test today and passed it all so just need to wait for the start date to come along now. It went well, although the bleep test was in the pouring rain which made the turns a bit slippery. Met some nice people...and well done to all the others that passed too (if you happen to read this). Roll on September!

Hi, Can anyone out there give me a good description of what is expected of a S/SGT please? Have been in for two years and it's the next logical step. Thank you!

Hi I have my medical on monday and i was wondering does anyone know how accurate the height and weight measurements are because im worried about my bmi being over the 30 limit Thanks for the help

Hi everyone, It's been a while since I posted here due to having to put my application on hold for a while due to a change in circumstance. Needless to say it's in progress again and I have just passed the medical (last Friday) with flying colours. It's great to pass and take another step closer to joining, but also very pleasing to see such good results, eyes, ears, lungs etc about my health. If it helps, for anyone else who is due to have their medical and may be worried, don't! I was quite nervous for no particular reason but it's really ok, and so are the OH staff. I had a P test, and on the day they were doing drug testing too. I found it all very interesting w…

I'm stationed at Slough. Interested to know what Reading and Loddon Valley is like as both a station and a place to Police.