There is less than a week to go until Thames Valley Police opens its doors once again, to host the eleventh force Open Day on Saturday 5 August. The event is being held at our Training Centre in Sulhamstead, near Reading (RG7 4DX) and will be open between 10am and 4pm.
With over 40 exhibitors attending, there is something for everyone. This year the Open Day promises to be even bigger and better than before. Here are just some of the highlights in the jammed packed programme:
- Become a detective for the day and solve the crime
- Arena displays showcasing the specialist dog, horse and public order teams
- See the force helicopter up close and meet some of the pilots
- Listen to expert talks about tactical armed policing, the dangers of sexting and how we are combatting organised crime
- Children’s fancy dress – come dressed in police themed costumes
- Name a police puppy competition
- Sample some mouth-watering delights in the Fun Food Kitchen
- Visit the on-site museum to learn about some of our most notorious cases.
The theme this year is Children and Young People and there will be a dedicated Kids Zone featuring our Cadets and Mini Police recruits. We are also supporting SAFE, a charity that helps people aged between 8 and eighteen who have been affected by crime within Thames Valley.
For a taster of what to expect, visit the TVP Open Day 2016 webpage.
Limited parking is available and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Dogs are not permitted (except for assistance dogs) and must not be left in vehicles.
The Open Day will close at 4pm with the last entry at 3.30pm.
