Thames Valley Police has recognised Jamie Green with a 2026 Berkshire East LCU Commander’s Commendation in recognition of his outstanding dedication and long-standing support of the Slough Volunteer Police Cadets scheme.

The commendation was awarded by Berkshire East LCU Commander Steve Raffield during the Berkshire East LCU Commander’s Commendation Ceremony held at Thames Valley Police Headquarters in Sulhamstead.

Jamie a Thames Valley Police Volunteer, who founded the first police cadet unit in the Thames Valley area in 2011, was nominated for the award by Kiran Basra. During the ceremony, the official citation was read out by Helen Kenny, highlighting Jamie’s dedication to the cadet programme, his commitment to young people, and the positive impact he has made both within the cadet scheme and across the wider Slough community.

Superintendent Kenny also spoke personally about Jamie’s wider work in the town through Slough CVS and SWIPE (Slough West Indian People’s Enterprise), recognising his long-standing commitment to community engagement, youth development, and volunteering opportunities for local residents.

The official commendation citation praised Jamie’s “outstanding commitment and dedication” to the Thames Valley Police Cadets Scheme, stating that he consistently inspires young people to engage positively within their communities while delivering inclusive and meaningful experiences for cadets.

Speaking after the ceremony, Jamie Green said:

“It was an honour to be recognised at such a lovely event, and it has also been an honour to work with the amazing young people of Slough through this project.”

The Slough Volunteer Police Cadets (SVPC) originally began as an initiative delivered by SWIPE in partnership with Thames Valley Police in Slough. What started as a pilot project in 2011 later became the model for Thames Valley Police’s wider cadet scheme, which was rolled out force-wide four years later.

In recognition of SWIPE’s role in establishing the programme and its heritage, Slough cadets continue to wear a special gold “SWIPE” pin on their uniforms.

From the outset, the cadets made a significant contribution to the local community. In their first year alone, Slough Volunteer Police Cadets donated more than 2,800 volunteering hours to community projects and events across the town.

Over the years, the cadets have supported countless community groups, public events, and local initiatives, while also providing an important platform for dialogue between young people and the police. The scheme has helped improve relationships, challenge perceptions, and encourage positive engagement between young residents and local policing teams.

Jamie added:

“The cadets have helped change the way Slough thinks about young people, and the way young people think about the police. I’m incredibly proud of what so many of these young people have gone on to achieve.”