A Wiltshire Police detective sergeant is preparing to take to the stage at one of the country's most prestigious concert venues.
He will appear as part of the annual British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO) Proms performance next month.
Detective Sergeant Myles Scott, who works in the custody department, will perform with the British Police Symphony Orchestra at Birmingham's Symphony Hall on 5 December.
The concert, Once Upon a Symphony: Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy, will feature music inspired by popular stories and films including Aladdin, Shrek, The Lord of the Rings, Hansel and Gretel and The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Myles has been playing in orchestras and bands since primary school and has balanced his passion for music alongside his policing career.
He said: "Being part of the orchestra takes me away from work but allows me to decompress with others who work in the same profession as me. We can talk in a safe place without judgement.
"It also allows you to express emotion through performing music. I dedicate one weekend a month to rehearsals and concerts and fit this around my shift work, which sometimes means finishing a night shift and driving across the country.
"It's a significant commitment, but it's something I really enjoy and find incredibly rewarding."
Myles added that the orchestra provided a unique opportunity for those involved in policing to support one another outside of the workplace while sharing their musical talents with audiences across the country.
The BPSO is made up of serving and retired police officers, police staff and members of the wider policing family from across the UK.
All musicians volunteer their time, using music to engage with communities while showcasing the human side of policing through performance.
Tickets for the concert, which is supported by NicheRMS365, are available at bpso.org.uk
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