Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Part 2Tony undertakes training including a course at Aldermaston to find “Dirty Bombs” during a search exercise at Lippitts Hill he encountered the SAS. We discuss the “Foxtrot 11” and the formation of D11, the specialist firearms team.During his time Tony witnesses a number of incidents that have been recorded in the annals of history for the metropolitan police. Including the shooting of an officer by a cross dressing burglary suspect called David Martin . The arrest of this man resulted in 2 officers being charged with attempted murder. The officers were subsequently found not guilty.Tony became an instructor and was part of Blue team and would assist in the instruction of officers who were authorised shots for the force. As part of “Blue team” Tony was deployed to St James Square following the murder of Yvonne Fletcher. He talks of the time spent with the SAS and how he sketched cartoons for the staff involved in the containment.His first shooting was in 1985 at a domestic siege where the suspect survived and faced trial at the old bailey. 18 months later he was called the Equalizer by the Sun. Tony had been deployed to a potential armed robbery. The robbery took place and Tony deployed from an observation vehicle. He and his colleagues confronted the suspects at an abattoir. The suspects turned, presented their weapons and believing that he was in immediate danger Tony opened fire and shot 3 suspects. 2 of them died at the scene. The 3rd man survived.The senior management were more concerned about the ethnicity of the suspects than the welfare of the officers involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Long – Tony was educated at a private school, where his early days were filled with rigorous routines and the exploration of his passions, particularly for guns and the great outdoors. The smell of freshly polished shoes and the satisfaction of a well-made bed became the backdrop for his childhood, instilling a sense of discipline that would serve him well in his future career. By the age of 18½, when he joined the police force, navigating the complexities of law enforcement felt like a natural progression for him.Tony's first posting following training took him to Lewisham, an area alive with the vibrant pulse of London life. Even though he hailed from the serene surroundings of Sussex, he was well-acquainted with the city, his heart often drawn to its bustling streets thanks to family ties. His transition into adulthood was marked dramatically when he married his girlfriend, who was pregnant, and by the tender age of 19½, he found himself a proud father to a baby girl. This new chapter in his life brought a mix of joy and responsibility, shaping his worldview and fueling his determination to protect and serve.As Tony progressed from street duties to the SPG (Special Patrol Group), he encountered a period shadowed by the tragic events surrounding Blair Peach. The haunting memories of that time lingered, shaping the reputation of the SPG and the public's perception of police. When he first stepped into the chaos of the 1981 Riots, he quickly realized that the streets were not just a backdrop for his duties; they were a living, breathing tapestry of human emotion and conflict. It was during this tumultuous time that he acquired his first “Nato British Army Riot Helmet,” a heavy piece of equipment that now sat as a stark reminder of the turmoil that often accompanied his role.Reflecting on the modern police service, Tony holds a nuanced view. He expresses admiration for the officers on the front lines, who now face scrutiny from “Auditors” and “Activists” in a society where every action is documented and dissected. He recalls the halcyon days of policing, a time when officers donned tunics, and the public interaction felt more personal, devoid of the ever-watchful eyes of cameras. It was a simpler time when a handshake could seal a deal and a friendly nod could disarm potential conflict.Despite an increase in population—from 27,000 officers in London in 1975 to only 30,000 today—Tony notes a concerning decline in civilian support. This paradox of fewer officers for a growing city weighs heavily on his mind, as he understands the challenges posed by this reality. The streets are now busier, and the complexity of policing has transformed dramatically, necessitating a shift in how officers approach their duties.Tony's introduction to firearms was unexpected, sparked by the urgency of an arrest before his duty shift even began. On just his second day, he was thrust into a high-stakes situation, tasked with apprehending a suspect accused of stabbing an officer. Returning to Lewisham with a team of officers, he felt the palpable tension in the air; his interactions with the public along New Cross Road starkly contrasted his earlier days patrolling the beat, each encounter underscoring the turbulence of the times.His basic firearms course, spanning five days, became a crash course in both skill and strategy. Four days were devoted to honing marksmanship on the range, while the final day opened the door to tactics that would guide him through potentially perilous situations. Through it all, he remained committed to his mission, embodying the spirit of a protector in a world that increasingly demanded vigilance and resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Reynolds joined Essex Police Cadets in 1971, a youthful aspirant with dreams of serving his community and upholding justice. The experience was transformative, igniting a passion that would fuel his career for decades. In September 1974, he stepped into the role of a regular constable, ready to take on the challenges of policing. By 1976, Steve's diligence paid off when he took and passed his Sergeants exam. Just months later, he faced the inspectors exam, his heart pounding as he tackled yet another hurdle. With remarkable determination, he emerged victorious in both examinations, becoming a qualified sergeant and inspector before he even turned 22. This achievement was not just a personal milestone; it was a testament to Steve's unwavering commitment and exceptional capabilities.Steve's first posting in the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) was at Rayleigh, a place where he would encounter a group of superb characters—experienced detectives who were consummate professionals. He fondly remembers his initiation into the CID, the adrenaline rush of dealing with his first suspect, and the camaraderie that flourished amidst the seriousness of their work. In May 1980, he was promoted to a substantive Detective Sergeant and assigned to South Ockendon. There, he was given collar number 321, a digit that would earn him the affectionate nickname "Dusty." Under the mentorship of DCI Fred Stanard, Steve found himself in an environment where humor was as sharp as the investigations they pursued. The opportunity to further his career arose when Peter Blyth, the Divisional Commander, encouraged Steve to apply for a uniform inspector's role at Grays. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, he submitted his application, and after a rigorous selection process, he was thrilled to find out he was successful. His tenure as an Inspector lasted a year, but it laid the groundwork for his next significant challenge: joining C11 at Scotland Yard in 1986. There, Steve became part of a diverse team from across the region, working together to develop crucial intelligence that would be funneled to enforcement teams. After two intense years, he returned to Essex, filled with pride at having the opportunity to serve as a Detective Inspector in his hometown of Southend, where he could give back to the community that had raised him.In a harrowing twist of fate, Steve was called to investigate a missing persons inquiry in the Philippines involving a woman named China Rose Simms. The case was shrouded in mystery, enveloping him in a world of uncertainty, as neither she nor her husband had ever been located. The late 90s brought about a poignant moment when Steve had the rare opportunity to meet Jill Dando, a beloved BBC anchor. He recalls their interactions vividly, a mixture of admiration and respect shared over aspirations and plans for the future—plans that were tragically cut short by her untimely murder. One of the most challenging cases he faced was the murder of Chris Castle, an event that would test his resolve as the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO). The crime was committed by members of the extreme right-wing group Combat 18, a grim reflection of the societal issues that plagued that era. Drawing from his extensive experience, Steve penned a book titled "The Met On Trial," which explores the investigation following the fatal shooting of Jean Charles De Menezes. In this work, he reflects on a career marked by both triumphs and tragedies, illuminating the complexities of policing in a modern society. Through storytelling, he aims to provide insight into the human experiences behind the badge, a narrative that resonates not just with fellow officers but with anyone who has grappled with the moral dilemmas of justice and accountability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by LIFESAFE Technologies Stay safe "All In 1" Fire extinguisher. Click on the link and your discount will be appliedWill Blackburn resides in Poland. He is a former Royal Military Police Reserve. He started in the London Regiment and decided to cross over to the RMP TA at Brixton. In 2003 the war in Iraq meant that his unit was mobilised to Op Telic 3 and served there for 6 months. The tour that he went on was immediately after 6 members of 156 Provost Company were killed.He did his basic training took place at Pirbright which had been a guard's depot. All elements of the TA attended this centre so Will got to meet members from other regiments. Basic training changed over time to make them battle ready. This training gave him good grounding for his work in Ukraine.We discuss recruitment within the armed forces and the demise of recruitment by outsourcing to private companies.Will went to Chilwell to prepare for deployment to Iraq and was then bussed to Germany to wait for transport to Iraq. As they waited, they were given additional training in driving and weapons handling which will found invaluable. Will and his colleagues took a direct flight in a military chartered aircraft to Basra. Being part of Rover Group meant that Will operated as an escort and driver. Will recalls incidents where there was contact with the enemy. We discuss fatalities and Op Minimise and the fall of Nasaria. As the fall took place Will was told that the was likely to be held back and the demob date was on hold. However, this changed position changed ad having been de-kitted he was placed on an aircraft and flew back to Cyprus and then to Brize Norton in the UK. He was transported back by bus to Nottingham and sent home! He arrived back to Paddington wearing his desert combats and having to prepare adjusting back to civvie street without any decompression. Will found the transition difficult and this took several months before life normalised.In later year Will met and married his wife who is Polish. They relocated from the UK to northern Poland. At the commencement of the Ukraine Russia war there was a drive to find military equipment. Utilising the website army rumour service www.arrse.co.uk by the end of 2022 Will was invited to take part in the convoy to the frontline hand delivering much needed supplies to the troops. He has been to the Donbas and other areas that have been ravaged by war.He spent time with the fighting drone unit. The skills displayed are incredible. At one point he was 3k from the zero line. Will has become an author and describes his experiences in his book The War Next Door. https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-...Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by LIFESAFE Technologies Stay safe "All In 1" Fire extinguisher. Click on the link and your discount will be appliedJohn Bateman is a former member of Hertfordshire Police and prior to joining he was a merchant seaman and served as a navigator. He undertook this role before GPS and computers steered these sea going vessels.Using a sextant and understanding the old techniques John successfully guided his vessels around the world. John chose to follow his father's footsteps by joining Hertfordshire.His initial training took place at Ashford Police Training School and enjoyed his time there but found it frustrating as he had held responsibility in the navy, and this didn't seem to count in his training. His first posting was St Albans and vividly remembers foot patrol including the call sign Foxtrot 101.John progressed to CID and worked on a variety of cases including the Patrick Hurling murder in Hertford on 1st Dec 1990. This case remains unsolved. In 1992 he was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis his diagnosis came after he had collision in a Police vehicle. John had unusual symptoms, and the doctors announced that he had this debilitating illness.In 1994 John left the job and went into private industry. He went to work at a private detective agency working with Roger Pritchard.John is on the board of the IPI – Institute of Professional Investigators www.ipi.org.uk and endeavours to ensure that investigators have credibility and integrity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is brought to you by LIFESAFE Technologies Stay safe "All In 1" Fire extinguisher. Click on the link and your discount will be applied Kevin's inspiration to join the Police was prompted by a robbery where at the age of 14 he was held at knifepoint and his pedal cycle was stolen. He went on to see the suspect in a local park on the stolen bike. The police were contacted and when they arrived, they arrested the suspect and seized the bike. The rest as they say is history.Kevin was 20 when he joined the Metropolitan Police, and the year was 1983. His service commenced in Edmonton and after 6 years transferred to King Cross. This area was not the affluent location that it is now!The Harrods Bombing, The murder of Yvonne Fletcher and the Broadwater farm riots took place in his early years in the job. Kevin describes the significant events and the Tottenham riots in particular; he was patrolling Southgate when he was told to return to base pick up his public order kit and travel to the infamous Broadwater Farm.Kevin's love for cars help directed him to the stolen vehicle squad. It was during this time that he honed his skills as an investigator. He went on to lead a team at Kings Cross and headed missing persons enquires. One such was Paula Field, Her body was found minus its identifying features in a holdall in the canal at Camden. He was invited to apply for the role in SO10 which specialised in undercover deployments and stayed in the role for 8 years. He found the role particularly political, and we discuss the issues in managing undercovers and the associated issues. During his time he became a hostage negotiator and recalls vividly the kidnap of a 10 year old boy.He concluded his services a s Chief Superintendent and was an operational lead during the 2021 Olympics .A memorable day during his service was the nail bombing in Old Compton Street at the Admiral Duncan Pub. He talks about a member of the public Named David Morley who had been injured in the explosion. This mans nickname was Cinders. He survived the bombing and was a very kind individual. A few years later Mr Morley was murdered on the South Bank by a group of youths.Since leaving the Police Kevin has been behind the television shows “The Hunted” and “The Heist” He is now a published author and his book “Where The Evidence Takes Us” Is available from all good book sellers. John Sutherland and Adam Kay were inspirations and John has written has written a recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Contains Distressing ContentScott Joined the Police in 1995. He had been a professional footballer, and his selection process was extremely smooth! He had played for Alloa Athletic and Scotland under 16 and played against Saudi Arabia in the Youth World Cup Final alongside Paul Dickov .Prior to joining the police Scott worked in the travel industry. His first day at training school wasn't the best start. He had been told to wear casual clothing. However, the drill sergeant had other ideas and a public telling off and was one of a handful who had to put their uniform on in the car park! He has fond memories of his time in training school and it was a platform that served him well throughout his career. His conclusion of training he went to his force for local procedure. On his first day, as he sat in the canteen, he was informed that there had been a shooting at Dunblane primary school. Along with his young colleagues he was dispatched to the school and was placed on scene preservation and to prevent the press and parents from entering the area. He saw the aftermath of the shooting and he describes his experiences as unforgettable. His first week became even more memorable when he broke the wrist of a suspect who he had handcuffed.Scott served at the Court in Holland where the Lockerbie Suspects were tried. This experience was carried out in the spotlight of the worlds press. The camp was in lockdown at night and the staff worked hard and played hard. Scott discovered a liking for firearms and undertook the tough process to qualify. His skills were recognised and he became the Chief Firearms instructor. The success in the work place came at a cost. The impact on his family was such that it put an end to his marriage. His depression was overwhelming but the death by suicide of a friend had a significant impact, and he found that with the support of the PFOA he was able to make the changes he needed to put his life back on track.The motivation to retire from Police Scotland was as a result of the pension changes. He wanted to stay but it became cost prohibitive.Since retirement Scott has been working for a number of different organisations and concentrates on wellbeing and has supported organisations such as PFOA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WARNING - EXTREME CONTENTIf you are effected by this podcast and need help please reach out to one of the brilliant organisations such as Samaritans or PTSD999Mick Baker was born in Kent and from an early age he wanted to join the Army. He went on to become a soldier and joined the Royal Army Medical Corp and went to training in Lichfield. He inadvertently became top recruit due to a negligent discharge by a colleague.He was based in Aldershot and his experience was full on. His medical training set him up for life. He transferred from the RAMC to the Royal Military Police and was immediately posted to Northern Ireland with 176 Provost Comp. At the conclusion of his tour to Northern Ireland he was posted to Colchester to serve 156 Provost Company and the larger-than-life Staff Sgt Sam Appleyard. Having arrived in Colchester he served with Staff Sgt Sam Appleyard and remembers L/Cpl Paul Lon who was killed in action.At the conclusion of his service Mick joined Hertfordshire Police and served in Hitchin and the regime was very structured and standards were very important to him and the rest of the team. During a fit of peak Mick walked away from the job and went travelling !Having run out of money he returned to the UK and whilst driving through Hertfordshire he decided to call into the headquarters and ask for his old job back. Unbelievably they took him back into the fold. Mick thrived on proactive operations and formed a relationship with members of the British Transport Police whilst conducting operations at the local train stations. He transferred to the BTP and started at Kings Cross. As an officer Mick was one of many who dealt people who died by suicide.He recounts a tragic time in Cyprus when he was called to a head on RTC where the occupants of the vehicles were seriously injured and resulted in fatalities. He felt that he had failed at the scene( which he hadn't). and was advised that he was too emotionally attached to the incident. This advice assisted through his career until the emotional baggage became too overwhelming.Mick was having issues in the workplace that meant he went off sick. He found the senior management of BTP and Occupational Health as being underwhelming. He was accused of working outside of the job and the bullying tactics got the better of him. Mick has now retired and undertakes medical training including FREC 3 training and would welcome a meeting with the senior management from BTP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Islington and lived in 3 rooms with 4 in one bedroom and an outside toilet! His family moved to a home in Hendon and saw the cadets training and this was inspirational to him. However, he joined the army at 16 and became homesick and left. He became a floor layer and earned lot of money,. Sadly he bubble burst during the recession and ended up going bankrupt. This was an initial blocker to joining the police. He was encouraged to join the specials which he enjoyed and once her was eligible he joined the regulars.He was posted to Greenwich where he experienced a variety of jobs and was able to deal with them as the work load wasn't over whelming. He went from there Greenwich to DPG/ Firearms. He was at Cannon Row and covered Number 10 as part of the team. He worked with Keith Palmer who was murdered in the Yard at Parliament.The Thin Blue line badge is a bone of contention and if this is banned then so should everything else, from Pride to Breast cancer badges these should be removed too.During his service Paul found himself in Southwark Crown Court being prosecuted for dangerous driving following an on duty accident. He was found not guilty and the Sgt from traffic took his acquittal personally! the federation reps were outstanding and his legal team Since retirement Paul has become an advocate for individuals who face issues from the IOPC and PSD and is despondent at the crass way in which officers are targeted.Paul now works as a trainer and manages a property that he rents out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dean Morgan is a proud Welshman who aged 16 joined the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards. After training at Pirbright he was part of the Major Generals Parade and when he was spoken to the inspecting officer was surprised at his age and suggested that he shouldn't mention it!He was too young to deploy with the battalion to Northern Ireland. When he reached 18, he badgered Company Sgt Major Nicky Mott to allow him to deploy as a joint team with the Irish and Scots Guards. He still remembers the mnemonic FATLAD. Dean transferred to 2 company and became part of the reconnaissance team and deployed to the Balkans. He would pass memorials to mass graves and there was a sense of loss in so many communities. Dean describes his time in Iraq and the fateful time in Afghanistan when Col Thorneloe was killed but he was one of a number who lost their lives. Dean recounts his leaving of Afghanistan and a chance meeting of a Coldstream Guard who he done a course in the Brecon's with. He wished the Sgt well and told him to keep safe. This was the last Dean saw of his friend as he was killed.When Dean returned to the UK and was selected to become an instructor at Sandhurst. The process of selection was an 85km Tab across the Black Mountains this meant he was up to speed in his physical and mental fitness. He taught cadets from across the world. At the conclusion of his time at Sandhurst he returned to Battalion and found himself in the stores.Dean was promoted to Regimental Sgt Major and returned to Kabul which was different to his previous experiences in Afghanistan. He applied for and was subsequently selected for a late entrant commission. However, Dean undertook the new role of Command Sgt Major and the role meant that he went to Fort Bliss in El Paso where he attended the Sgt Majors course. Upon his return he was posted to Home Command and worked with the strategic military leaders. He served in post for 2 years.Having been promoted to the rank of Major, Dean undertook a role which effectively removed him from frontline duties and gave him a more detailed insight to defence procurement.Having just left the Army Dean was kind enough to take part in this podcast. We wish him well in his new role with NHS Wales. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Proud Scott Allan Doran is the son of a scottish miner. He decided at the age of 16 that he didn't want to go down the pit. He applied for and was successful in his application to join the metropolitan police cadets.During his cadet service he carried out a variety of attachments including an attachment at Stoke Mandeville where he met Jimmy Saville!Allan vividly recalls the murder of his class mate Steven Tibble by Liam Quinn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephen_Tibble Policing in the Met was fantastic for Allan. He did so many great things they even taught him to drive!He was posted to Acton where he worked within a very diverse community and every officer worked as a team. The camaraderie went beyond the shift times and there was a social side of police work.Having passed his Sergeants exam his score was sufficiently high enough Allan was able to apply for the special course a Bramshill. He was unsuccessful and to this day Allan believes that his normal Scottish education he was not deemed to be suitable.Australian woman from UCL had been stabbed by an attacker in central London enquiries identified the suspect and his mental health issues were such that he had a hatred for Tartan! Former officer John Birbeck went onto claim this investigation as a success much to the amazement of Allan.Allan served as part of the team investigating the Brixton riot in 1981 identifying and arresting suspect for local officers to deal with.He went to West Yorkshire on the miners strike despite having no public order experience. He recalls his visit to the pit in Scotland when I saw his father working below ground and knew the struggles the miners faced so his approach to the striking miners was very reflective.Following a meeting with career development he made the decision to move back to Scotland a variety of roles and eventually joined Butlins as head of personnel. After 10 years he was made redundant and moved to the USA under the fullbright scheme. Having arrived he began to teach at a school in Maine.His return to UK gave him opportunity and ran his own company and eventually went into politics. He was elected as a SNP Member of Parliament this gave him opportunity to raise the question of prosecution for the man behind the murder of Yvonne Fletcher in 1984. Both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak refused to intervene and release vital information.Allan served on the standards committee and was present during the investigation into Boris Johnson took place following party gate. Allan holds the view that Boris should have gone to prison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Born in Islington where he was brought up. He went to school with members of band Spandau Ballet and was very friendly with Tony Hadley.Aged 15 he decided to join the cadets but after a lot of medicals the Met Police decided that his eyesight was not up to standard and was unable to join. At 18 the Metropolitan Police wrote to Mark and offered him a job.He accepted the role, and he joined on a Monday and by the Wednesday he left Hendon! He went on to become a telecom engineer he then opened a dance wear shop which subsequently closed.During a shopping trip to Letchworth he saw the recruitment team for Hertfordshire and decided to apply and was accepted. He was sent to Bruche for training which he found particularly difficult. His initial posting was Hatfield, and this is described as not being very nice and is the subject of the books written by Charlie Owen. Mark took on the beat at Codicote where he got to meet Kim Wilde. Upon the closure of the rural beats Mark was posted to Hitchin.Having been posted to Boreham wood Mark decided to apply for the Metropolitan Police and was accepted. He was posted to Islington and his dreams were shattered. It wasn't the force that he had hoped it would be.He returned to Hertfordshire for until 2005 when he applied for and was accepted to British Transport Police and was posted to Kings Cross. During his time he experienced the delights of traveling football fans and people who had jumped in front of a speeding train.Following the Borough Market/London Bridge attack Mark became the spoc for PC Wayne Marques and was disappointed at the reaction of the senior BTP management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob D'Amico is a former member of the US Marine Corp and served as a reservist and regular. He is also an FBI Unit Chief who spent time as an undercover operative combatting organised crime in the form of the Mafia in New Jersey. Rob spent 4 1/2 years in Afghanistan as well as seeing active duty in Iraq. He is now retired and works in security including negotiating with hackers who demand money under the guise ransomwares.#fbi #usmc #afghanistan #iraq #lawenforcement #truecrime #undercover #sopranos #nbc #abc #news #USA #Quantico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This is a compilation of those contributors who I have interviewed who remember their involvement in the aftermath of 7/7/2005Andy Hayman , Don Randall, Sharon Herbert, Rebecca Walker and Gary Hayes share their knowledge. Click on the names to listen to their podcasts in full. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Royal Marine Matt Telfer Maleary explains why he is planning to run the length of Borneo to raise money for spaces that are close to his heart. Head up charity supports former members of the military who are suffering with their mental health and a self-funded trip to Borneo for his 14yr old son who hopes to raise enough money to go and take part in an ecological visit to the region. He will be working as part of a group to deal with some of the issues having an impact on the ecology of Borneo.Matt has a go fund me page please copy and paste https://gofund.me/a1cf7a28 @paulminter_uk_run @head_up_charity #military #charity #royalmarines #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #army #navy #airforce #cousin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian "Fritz" Frakes commenced his working career in the Music world. He was born in Harold Hill to parents who had moved out of the East End of London. Rather than taking the 11 Plus he took the morning off to avoid the exam.At 15 1/2yrs he joined the junior leaders. However, after 3 months it was discovered that the military was not for him and ended up returning home. On the way home he picked up the Evening Standard and saw a job advertised for F & R Walsh in Tottenham Court Road where he was employed as a runner. He moved to Carling Music as a counter assistant and went on to meet the great and the good of the British music scene.He worked in the building where Hendrix, Fielding and Mitch Mitchell had their 1st Jam session. His interactions with David Essex were extremely memorable and included the discussion over David's after shave. In 2019 Fritz wrote to David Essex and explained that they had previously been in each other's company, David Essex responded … Sorry mate I don't remember you. Fritz witnessed the historic performance by the Beatles on the roof of 3 Saville row in January 1969.In 1979 Fritz joined Essex Police he worked on the elite Force Support Unit, Marine Unit and at Stanstead Airport. He was present during the Colchester Poll Tax riotsHe now resides in Northumbria.#deccarecords #beatles #davidessex #podcast #police #policeofficer @TheBeatles @DavidEssexVEVO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard is an Essex Boy who followed his brother into the Royal Marines. After 8 years and two tours of Afghanistan Richard decided to leave the military and moved to Maritime security where he protected vessels from pirates.He is now the reform candidate for Braintree. We discuss life before during and after his military career. We also discuss the Reform Party and the Leader Nigel Farage. James Cleverley has been asked to take part in a podcast too and we are awaiting a reply. @NigelFarageOfficial #reformparty #royalmarines #afghanistan #imigration #illegalmigration #jamescracknell #jamescleverley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don Randal MBE was born in Dartford and joined the City Of London Police cadets. He loved his time as a cadet and recalls this time with fondness. His adventures with the cadets included a canoe race from Devizes to Westminster and an 18 mile run from Barnstable to Croyde Bay. He was also part of the team that were National Life Guards Champions. Don became a regular officer in the City Of London in 1969, This was a time when radios had just been introduced and officers were reliant on the police boxes with lights on top to get instructions to attend incidents. Don spent most of service at Wood street. He became a motorcyclist and had the opportunity to be first on scene. This was the case for the Tower of London Bombing and he was 2nd on scene at the Old Bailey Bombing.Don cites hard work and self-motivation as being his key to success in both the police and civilian life.After 25 years' service Don was enticed by the private sector and made the tough decision to leave the city of London Police. He became a valued member of JP Morgan where he worked until he took up a role with the Bank Of England.Don recalls the day of 7/7 bombing and the loss of a member of staff during the attack at Tavistock Square. Don has been instrumental in putting together some of the greatest initiatives that the City Of London has seen. Project Griffin gained such momentum that Don was invited to New York where he met senior management of the NYPD. The result of the meeting was the adoption of the scheme by the Big Apple.Dons ability to engage partners and bring them with him is well renowned. He has overseen the initiative relating to Violence Against Women and Girls known as Prevent VAWG. CC Lucy D'Orsi had approached Don and asked if he could arrange a meeting to discuss the issues around the issues and this was the motivation for the initiative. 1 Lombard Street is a Safe Haven under the scheme, The Ned and Fortnum and Mason are about to join too. The strap line is Our Safer City which can be transferred to any city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Baylis took a lot of the earliest photos of The Police in 1977. He photographed them at the Roxy on 1977-06-17 and then the following day at Covent Garden. His photos can be seen in L'Historia Bandido, The Police: A Visual Documentary by Miles and Secret Police Man.He also photographed The Police on 1978-11-25 at the Electric Ballroom and on 1979-04-05 in New York City. And he was one of the few people to take photos of Klark Kent! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Baylis is from the Metropolitan suburb of Bexley. He left school and pursued his career in photography by starting in a processing lab. He learned his craft by taking as many photographs as possible and submitting them to photo editors and hope that they would use the image for a story.During his career Peter has photographed the great and the good. His first interaction with a celebrity was as an assistant's assistant was with Elton John. His most saleable image is of Eric Clapton and Pattie Boyd.Peter worked with the Who both as a photographer and security, David Carradine was the most awkward subject and Keith Moon one of the best!Peter took images of the then Prince Charles at Belmarsh Prison and the late Queen Mother who posed for him!It was a regular visitor called Guy Robin (French Music Journalist) Who introduced him to an unknown band formed by Gordon Sumner, Stewart Copeland, and Henry Padovani – The Police were photographed, Padovani replaced by Andy Summers and the rest as they say is history. Peter toured with the band and went to the iconic CBGBs in New York. Mel Brooks Pulled a “Goochie” at Peter in protest at the noise made by the camera, this image was captured and is iconic.Making requests of appropriate authorities Peter was able to spend time with the Paras, On a submarine and flew as a passenger on an F1-11! Having a brass neck was the greatest asset that Peter has!Pete Townsend and David Essex posed for Peter at the Cannes Film Festival. He snapped an image of David Cassidy as he left a theatre in Leicester Square.He was invited by the producer of Shout at The Devil to photograph Lee Marvin and he went on to meet Roger Moore and Barbra ParkinPeters career was placed in jeopardy when he was violently assaulted by 3 Sunderland fans. This caused Peter to lose sight for a period of time and impacted on him for 3 years.During his time of treatment he became friends with Rodri Tasker Watkins , Son of Lord Tasker Watkins (Aberfan) https://www.theguardian.com/law/2011/feb/03/legal-hero-tasker-watkinsPeter spent time photographing with the Boston and NYPD he photographed the work carried out by the officers.Peters role evolved in the Metropolitan Police from Volunteer to being employed.Having joined the Metropolitan Police in their media department as the official photographer he met the Late Queen having be requested by the Borough Commander to take photographs and he became the subject of the image. His career concluded when Theresa May assisted in reducing the budget for UK Policing. 4k met employees lost their job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CALLING SERGEANT CROCKFORD: The Story of a Pioneering Policewoman in the 1960s will be published by Welbeck on 1 March 2024.CALLING DETECTIVE CROCKFORD: The Story of a Pioneering Policewoman in the 1950s was published by Welbeck on 2 March 2023.CALLING WPC CROCKFORD: The Story of a 1950s Policewoman was published by Welbeck on 3 March 2022. In 1951, at the age of 21, Gwendoline Crockford joined the Berkshire Constabulary as a woman police constable. Ruth's memoir of her mother, a pioneering female officer in the days before beat police even had radios, is set in a world of barely-remembered post-war austerity and a society on the brink of enormous change. Gwen's colleagues are a colourful cast of characters, including her fellow WPC the fun-loving Pattie Baxter, fearsome WPS Miss Robertshaw, lechy PC Higgs, full-of-himself DI Dankworth, Barbadian nurse Suzette McDaniel with the newly formed NHS, and probation officer Hilda Bloom with the then-in-its-infancy social services. CALLING WPC CROCKFORD navigates both the cosiness of solving burglaries and chasing escaped circus animals with darker child protection themes, narrated with humour and a deliciously light touch.Ruth D'Alessandro studied Modern Arabic at Durham University and worked in publishing before becoming a commercial copywriter. @RuthDAlesWrites Follow Ruth on Instagram Follow Ruth on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jackie is a former DCI with the metropolitan Police. She started her career in Leicestershire she now works within the true crime world. Whilst in the Police she advised some of the most iconic police dramas on the television. Jackie was the inspiration for Lynda La Plantes character DCI Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect.Jackie joined the police as a cadet and on the 7th July 1970 she was sworn in as a constable. At that time she was part of the Police Women's Department she worked in Highfields in Leicester City. Jackie was promoted to Sgt after 3 years' service she became a Detective Sergeant in quick succession. After 9 years' service she made the decision to go to the Metropolitan Police and was encouraged by Michael Hurst. In 1980 she went to the CID as a DS. Her initial major crime deployment was on the New Cross Fire. Graham Stockwell was the commander on the investigation, and he insisted that there would be no room for criticism in the way the team conducted the enquiry.The coroner inappropriately called a quick inquest to appease racial harmony – The inquest resulted in an open verdict. Jackie was seconded to the abduction and murder of Vishal Mehrotra - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Vishal_Mehrotra she maintains the momentum of this investigation with former Detective Sean Keep and BBC journalist Colin Campbell and is an integral part of the Podcast “ Vishal” which has recently won awards at the True Crime awards.Jackie was head hunted by Commander Stockwell to go to the Flying Squad at Rotherhithe. Her reception was frosty to say the least. Misogyny was in full flow, and she was subjected to abusive behaviour from one of her colleagues Sgt Phil William. Jackie was posted to West End Central and was on duty the day that Yvonne Fletcher was murdered and vividly remembers attending the scene. It was during her time at West End Central that she experienced corruption. Having exposed the individuals, she was accused of having a lesbian relationship with her junior colleague. The Inspector involved stood trial at the Old Bailey, he was convicted and went to prison. Having been promoted to DCI, Jackie was approached by author Lynda Le Plante. Lynda was seeking advice regarding a publication. The outcome was Helen Mirren became the character DCI Jane Tennison in Prime Suspect Since leaving the job Jackie has trained as a counsellor and assists in the rehabilitation of offenders who are in prison. She also works with ex- offenders and has formed professional friendships with former armed robbers such as Noel Razor Smith. We discuss the modern police service and the issues faced and the great work carried out – Brick cop gets a mention! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jackie Malton fights tirelessly to bring the killer of Vishal Mehrotra to justice.Vishal Mehrotra (27 September 1972 – on or after 29 July 1981) was an eight-year-old boy who was abducted from Putney, London, England, on 29 July 1981.[The child's partial remains were discovered on 25 February 1982 on an isolated farm in Sussex. The killers were never identified and no one has ever been charged with the murder.In May 2023, Sussex Police announced they would be re-examining the case. The progress is slow and there has been no communication. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tristram Hicks was a member of the UK asset recovery committee from 2002 to 2012, directing the multi-agency strategy to implement the famous Proceeds of Crime Act. His strategic role was combined with operational command.He joined the police as a constable in 1985, retiring as detective superintendent in 2012. By 1999 he was head of financial intelligence at Scotland Yard, leading teams of field/ financial intelligence, surveillance officers & analysts. In 2004, he set up & commanded the London Regional Asset Recovery Team, the first multi-agency team in London to tackle serious organised crime by ‘following the money'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PS Derek Robertson was married with two young children. He had been an officer since 1973 and had been posted to South Norwood for three years. Alerted by the wife of the postmaster at New Addington Post Office to an incident, PS Robertson and other officers responded. PS Robertson went to the side of the Post Office where he saw three men escaping. He tackled them and was stabbed in the ensuing struggle. Despite the best efforts of the HEMS crew that attended, PS Robertson died. Sentencing Judge HHJ Auld described the attack as "wanton and savage". Sgt Robertson's murderer, Robert Eades was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 25 years.Derek was posthumously awarded the Queen's Gallantry Medal1 March 1996. May PS Derek John Carnie Robertson rest in peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Moule joined the Police on 22nd December 1975. He went to Ashford Police Training College for his training and his first wage packet was £127 for the month. This was significantly lower than his wages from Eastern Electricity.His first posting was Colchester, and his first duties was to watch the rear gate to ensure security was maintained during the heightened IRA activity. It was during this time he met his Supt and C/Chief Supt, one interaction was positive and the other not so! He vividly remembers being called back into work after nights because he missed a shop burglary After 2 years Pete went to CID at Colchester, and worked with some of Essex Polices' characters. He decided that CID was not his chosen career decided to move to the Force Support Unit based in Chelmsford. He was deployed to the Miners Strike which lasted for 9 months they were billeted at Proteus where the accommodation was basic!To prepare for the miners strike they trained hard . They were initially trained with tennis balls being thrown! The FSU decided that this wasn't sufficient and made their own petrol bombs and swapped the tennis balls for bricks. The first deployment was without any PPE at Orgreave wearing just normal uniform. Pete recalls stopping Fatima Whitbread in Ingrave for driving so slowly. She went on to sign the inside of the hat belonging to Brian “Bill” Bishop before making her way home. Bill was murdered in August 84 following an armed robbery in Frinton On Sea.Pete decided to transfer to the City Of London to undertake more close protection roles. He went onto protect a number of dignitaries from the Royal Family to Heads of States. Pete recounts his deployment with The Queen mother.The City Of London had a odd view of transferees. Its petes view that the City wanted the information from the transferees that City were so clearly lacking!During his time in Essex Pete qualified as a hypnotherapist and he carried this on in the City. He set up his own business in this field and was mentored by Dr Eric Sheppard. He went on to qualify as a stress counsellor. Pete has given talks at Portcullis House to deliver his views in dealing with PTSD.Pete left the City and joined the National Crime Squad at Crawley where he concluded his career.Pete is involved in the canoeing and kayaking world and has attended the Olympics across the world as a technical official and chief starter for events.He is a cancer survivor and is in remission and talks candidly and positively about his experience.Life is good for Pete and he shares his time with his family and learning. His challenge is to learn a unconventional way of reading 25k words a minute. Listen to his podcast about policing in the 70s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Ovens was born in 1967 at St Georges hospital on Hyde Park Corner which is now the Luxury Lainsborough Hotel.At 19½ Simon joined the Metropolitan Police and commenced his residential training. His inspiration to join was Shaw Taylor on Police 5. Simon recalls patrolling in Tunics and helmets using a VDRS and HORTI book to perform his duties. Image and standards are large part of Simons professional ethos.Simons first posting was Sutton, and it was a good grounding for his skills. He learnt the art of being a member of a team. His first step of management was running the local Tea Club. Simon was a prolific thief taker and was introduced to the world of CID which he did not particularly like. Simon returned to uniform duties and took full advantage of opportunities. He became level 2 trained and was present during the first Poll Tax Riot. As Sgts, Ray Gravet & John Lewis were inspirational to simon, and he chose to take part in the Sgts exam. However, he was unable to sit the exam because he had not served 5 years. The only way he could circumvent the rule was to be recommended by the Assistant Commissioner. Simon followed the chain of command. Simon put in his report and was seen by the Chief Superintendent Peter Lockley. Mr Lockley said that if Simon obtained an A Level in Law he would be supported. Simon duly obtained the exam and Mr Lockley facilitated the meeting between Simon and the commander. (John Coo) and sat his Sgts exam which he passed.Simon climbed the ranks and worked with Tarique Ghaffur and was made a temporary C/Supt. His career was not without low points. He was dealt with. Simon's career saw him move through a number of roles including the head of Traffic and Transport which he loved.We discuss the closure of Police Stations is discussed along with the link between the police and the public.In 1989 Simon attended was allocated the role as the mortuary liaison officer he was armed with a box which contained bags and tags. 5 people died and 88 injured.During his service Simon was appointed as a deputy lieutenant for London. This appointment is sanctioned by Buckingham palace. It is voluntary and unpaid. At the time of the coronation simon was selected to meet and greet Kings Queens and Heads of State on behalf of King Charles III. This was a full-on role for a brief period and at 6am on the morning of the coronation he had to meet the head of an African nation as they arrived in the UK.Simon's role as a Deputy Lieutenant is to support community cohesion. Simons service in the police and since has been distinguished he has supported Royal Weddings, Funerals and Jubilee Celebration. on Simons very last day in the police he was on horseback at the Kings Birthday parade. He saluted the King rode back to the stable dismounted and hung up his spurs. It is a day Simon will never forget. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy was born in Scotland and during his student days he had an encounter with the Police which inspired him to join West Midland Police. After 6 years he decided to transfer to Strathclyde Police. He had to retrain at the Strathclyde Police Training College. There was a significant difference between the volume of crimes from drug related deaths, murders and violence compared to Coventry.Andy commenced his service in the East End Of Glasgow and he would return here whenever he concluded a posting.The east End Of Glasgow was an area known for its high volume of work. Stabbings and violence were prevalent. During his service he worked on the remote islands where he had to deal with the job everyday and he would never get a day off.When he got promoted, he became a negotiator and gained a qualification as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapists. Since retirement he carries out his roles as a therapist but is with Police Care UKHe is now a published author Listening Skills for Effective Policing and is a registered counsellor and can be located by clicking the link Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have previously interviewed Gary Hayes on one of my earlier podcasts. His charity PTSD 999 have now received Charitable Status and we wanted to share the good news.PTSD999 will deliver training to support any organisation please click on this link and make your enquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Petherick is a keen fisherman from South Wales. He won a scholarship to Wycliffe College in Gloucester, his entrance exam included fishing and shooting. The Combined Cadet Force was run by Major Wes Thomas. Major Thomas put Andy on to the tracks by old fashioned methods!At the conclusion of his education attempted to pursue a career in the Army. He was unsuccessful in his application to become an officer which meant he had to seek alternate employment.Andy went on to work with Orvis for 5 years where he could continue his passion for fishing. It was during this period he was approached to become an editor for an angling magazine. He was able to fish across the world and cites a Salmon on the River Yocanga in Russia that he caught as one of his finest catches along with a bone fish.It was during this period he was informed that there was opportunity to join the Special Forces as a reservist. The selection process for the reserves is the same as those who are in regular service who are looking to transfer.Andy commenced his business life by distilling Gin . This became a viable business, but he was bought out by his partner. He now runs Hotspur Leaf which is a company that offer bespoke engraved bottles for Military personnel. From Daggers to Rifles Andy has a unique company that supplies products across the world to Special Forces, Regular units, Police and any other walk of life who want a bespoke item for a retirement or corporate gift.to add further weight to this fantastic brand Andy has enlisted Jason Fox as an ambassador!Main Website - www.hotspurleaf.comOperator Pre Order: https://conta.cc/3Jq3AQe Virtual shops: www.vpri.co.uk Design your own stuff: www.leafdirect.store Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul was born in East London and played in the streets close to his beloved West Ham United. By the age of 8 he had already made his mind up that he was going to be in the military.His first choice was the Royal Marines but the recruiting office that he went to steered him towards the 9th /12th Lancers. He eventually trained in the Royal Tank Regiment and then transferred to the Blues and Royals. One of the officers in the Blues and Royals at the time was James Blunt. During his service Prince William, Prince Harry and Arthur Soames (Winston Churchills grandson) were also officers in the regiment.Paul saw active duty in Afghanistan and Iraq and saw war first hand. He was continually engaged with the Taliban and was subjected to one of the biggest ambushes in the Afghan conflict. It was during this fight that he worked alongside one of the UKs most decorated soldiers Mick Flynn. The military angels were looking down at Paul and his comrades. They were engaged in a fight and despite being small in number they successfully defended their position. Some of their colleagues were less fortunate.Mental trauma began to take hold and during an incident Paul had convinced himself that a man on the tube was carrying a bomb. Paul tackled the man to the ground and when police officers attended it was quickly discovered that the man was an innocent commuter and Paul was duly arrested and taken away in handcuffs. Despite the best efforts of some members of the military Paul remained in service but was eventually medically discharged..After losing several comrades to suicide, Paul founded Head Up to enable veterans and service personnel to access mental health support. Paul works closely with Simon Moloney CGC - See his interview here!Head-Up are collaborating with GymShark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands. I have had the chance to interview four members of the task force who sailed from the UK to liberate the Falklands. Adrian Tudway, Keith Dobson, Steve Hutley and Brian Short were young men when they went to war. I have put snapshots of their interviews in this compilation and their full interviews can be found in the episode menu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This interview contains graphic description of road traffic casualties. Sharon was born into a Scottish family. Travel was second nature as a child due her fathers work and lived in Hong Kong and Malaya as a child. Having concluded her education Sharon was working as a nanny to a family who were serving Police officers. After 4 years she decided, aged 22, that she would join the metropolitan police.After a couple of years she moved to the TSG and to progress her career she went on to join the DPG and latterly Traffic. During her time she was on duty when she saw royalty and presidents! On traffic she was deployed as a family liaison officer where she would deal with the families of those who were killed or seriously injured.The way of dealing with work place stress often took place in the canteen and Sharon recounts her experiences within the canteen and her memories of the “Polystyrene” tea cups that were the focal point of the officers who used the facilities.Sharon also discusses the events in 2001 when the real IRA detonated a car bomb. Sharon was with her police friends and walking past as the explosion took place. During her time on TSG she was introduced to Jackie Malton and she was asked to take Linda Le Plante out on patrol when she was writing her book Trial & RetributionSince retiring from the police Sharon has worked within hospitality and works at iconic sites in Scotland and she has met Scottish Rugby President Dee Bradbury and has enjoyed the benefits of working in the hospitality world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 8th April 2024 I was invited into BBC Essex to be interviewed by Akylah Rodriguez - If you want to take part in my podcast then please email admin@ex-job.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David always wanted to serve with the Police and in 1982, just after his 18th birthday he applied for and was accepted to the Merseyside Special Constabulary. He carried out all of the roles expected of a special and more! in 1996 he became a special constabulary Chief Officer and worked directly with policing greats such as Sir Norman Bettison, Sir Paul Stephenson, Lord Bernard Hogan Howe and John Murphy.Policing took its toll on David but physically and personally. He received a blow whilst on duty that resulted in his kidney being removed and his passion for police work was such that his first marriage collapsed under the pressure.David stood for the Merseyside PCC and came second. He makes it very clear that he would abolish the role of PCC and this is as a result of the political interference from the likes of Sadik Khan and to a lesser extent James Cleverley. Whilst at the NCS David worked to Trevor Pearce and makes his feelings known with regards to SOCA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan Szymczuk was born in the North East and is an ardent Newcastle United Fan. His parents were born in Poland and his father fought against the Nazis as a paratrooper.He joined the Metropolitan Police in March 1979. He was posted to Marylebone and whilst on foot patrol a robbery had been committed on a Saudi Arabian Bank. Whilst talking to the witnesses Jan decided that he would draw the suspect . His work was so good he was encouraged to apply for SO11 where he became the Force artists. He was selected to attend a course at the World Famous Quantico FBI academy.Jan would be tasked with meeting witnesses to gain the best possible likeness of the suspect. He would work on many high-profile investigations including Murders Rapes and terrorist incidents. When Jan retired he was “The Senior Police Artist” Throughout his career he was known as Boris and this included a day when he gave evidence at number 1 court at The Old Bailey. There have been occasions where Jan has been tasked to draw pictures under unusual circumstances including drawing a picture from the original Ripper statements and a picture Bigfoot. Jan has appeared on a BBC Art competition and was interviewed by Punch when they discovered his drawings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lesley Kirk was born in the Scottish town of Greenock. She decided to join Strathclyde Police and to her surprise she was posted to Greenock.When she joined, she was asked her biggest fears of being posted to Greenock and she stated that attending a road accident and a a sudden death. Both fears were realised within the first few hours of being on shift. Her tutor constable made it very clear that he didn't want to tutor a woman.Lesley was posted to Glasgow, and she went to Castlemilk where she experienced pure hatred from the public. Her new shift was very supportive and may have been too protective. Lesley would experience the types of criminal activity connected to depravation.Lesley experienced the sectarianism within football in Glasgow on a regular basis. This effectively concluded her police career the football culture was insidious and following a “Old Firm” derby Lesley was the victim of a violent assault. This assault was avoidable but took place as the result of poor judgement by her Sergeant. She was later let down by the legal system.There is no happy ending to this story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fay Hepworth was born during the 2nd world war. Initially her family were living with her grandmother close to Silverstone in Northamptonshire.Fays father was a captain in the army and had served with the hussars and had seen action in North Africa.The family moved to Northern Ireland where Fay went to school. Fay is a lover of classical music and as a natural academic she absolutely loved school.Aged 15 Fay went to work with a family in France. She landed in Paris where she was met by the lovely family. However, At that time Fay didn't speak any French. She became fluent in no time at all.In due course Fay returned to Northern Ireland where she was encouraged to take a secretarial course which she hated!A colleague brought in literature to join the Royal Air Force. Fay saw opportunity to travel and informed her father that she intended to join up. However, he had a different ideas. Fay had a family member who was had been an admiral and she was told to join the senior service.Having joined the Royal Navy Fay went on to serve at the Ministry of Defence where she became a secretary for Earl Mountbatten for a period of 3 months. Following this she was posted to Malta where she enjoyed her posting immensely. With her American boyfriend “Art” she visited Tripoli!At the conclusion of her time in Malta she returned to Whitehall where she went back to the team with Mountbatten Mountbatten decided to stand down as Chief Of Defence and undertook a world tour to say his goodbyes, Fay travelled with him. She flew across the world. The trip stopped in New Zealand, and she returned to the UK on Military transport aircraft.Armed with a reference from Mountbatten she began to look for work in Civi Street. She went through a process of seeking employment and having worked in Northern Ireland she applied for and joined P&O as a purser on a cruise liner.In 1971 she met her future husband, Tony. Tony went to work on Bahrain and Fay went to work in Belgium and their relationship ended .It was rekindled a couple of years later and she went on to marry him. They went onto have 2 children and moved to the Middle East whereTony was the training manager at Gulf Air.The family returned to the UK. Fay went on to work for Essex Probation and since retirement she has become very active by singing in a Choir and playing the church organ. She also raises money for a local charity Wallace Kennels by selling her memoirs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob Sherwood is the son of a former Metropolitan Police Officer. He joined the cadets in 1971the training was based around the military style. Former guards were the instructors. There were no women on the course, and the Women's Police service was still in place. At the conclusion of his cadet training, he went to Sunbury and posted to Rochester Row. As a keen sportsman he played football for the borough and spent a lot of time representing the force. Whilst working at Abbey Road Police station the local residents included Paul McCartney. The local police would tell tourists that Paul resided in Abbey Road to ensure The Beatle had a peaceful life. Bob worked on Child Protection and saw policing from a different perspective.Having passed the Inspector exam he had to make a decision to move in order to get promoted. He went to Hammersmith where he worked with Jackie Moulton. Bob studied Law and successfully gained his degree despite the fact he had never achieved his true potential at school.Upon retirement Bob worked in various roles but went on to gain a degree and doctorate in Holocaust studies. Bob and former BBC journalist Jon Silverman have written a book relating to war crime investigations in the 1990s. Safe Haven is available from all reputable book sellers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Bob Sherwood - former Police Officer and now Holocaust Historian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott McCallum comes from a family who have served his grandfather was a Regimental Sergeant Major. He joined the Police in 1989 and commenced his service in St Thomas Ontario. Scott managed to be a member of the Army Reserve and served in the Military Police.Scott recounts his time in the service as the atrocities of 9/11 unfolded – He was ready to go on the radio as a Crimestoppers co-ordinator as the aircraft struck the building in New York.Scott made the decision to transfer to the Railway Police. The size of Canada is such that it could take considerable time to arrive at a rural incident such as a death. Since leaving the force Sco6tt has commenced a program of supporting the police in Ukraine. He is part of a team known as the Canadian Ukraine Logistics Division They collect surplus equipment which is then placed in a container and shipped to Ukraine. The team receive assistance form companies to facilitate this brilliant initiative . The team have several goals one of them is to ensure female Ukrainian officers have suitable body armour.The team have containers delivered to Poland , they travel to Poland and begin the distribution to the front line in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott is a former Canadian Police Officer and member of the Military Police - He travels to Ukraine where he distributes equipment to the Police, Fire and Military personnel on the frontline - Out on Monday 4th March 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amans Life was complicated from the outset, his dad was Indian and his mum English. Things got a whole lot worse as his father was extremely violent towards his mother, this violence culminated in his dad receiving a substantial term of imprisonment for a life changing assault against his mum. As a direct result Aman and his sister were brought up by his English grandparents who absolutely adored their grandchildren.Aman decided that he wanted to be a police officer and was encouraged to join the cadets. He went on to join Essex Police as a regular and then transferred to the City Of London Police.During his time in the police he experienced exclusionary behaviour, not from colleagues but from other members of the Asian community.eventually Aman fell out of love with the police and decided to make the jump. He has successfully steered his way through civi street and is now working with a growing company in IT sales.Listen to his captivating story of overcoming adversity to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monique Rollin MRCSMonique Was born and raised Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Canada. Aged 21 she joined the municipal Police Department. Her acceptance in to the Police department wasn't easy. She entered a male dominated police services and as a result she was told that she wasn't worthy of the role. She went on to be the first female to take a senior role Monique worked on all types of investigations including frauds and murders and was a negotiator.Monique explains how diversity is playing a greater role in the police service but the recruitment of the 1st Nation Population is still very poor. Since retiring Monique runs her own consult and training company and has worked in Europe, USA and across Canada delivering her packages. She can be contacted via her website In addition to her work Monique volunteers for a number of projects including Canadian Ukraine Logistics Division (CULD) where officers from Canada send equipment to their counterparts in the Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aman is a former member of Essex and City Of London Police. We discuss many thing but in this we discuss racism - You may be surprised with his view! The full interview will be out 26th Feb 2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebecca is a former police officer who served in Sussex and the City of London. She had previously worked at the Royal School of Ballet.During her time in the police she led the search at some of the most iconic events in British history including the funeral of Margaret Thatcher.Rebecca is a keen historian and gives guided tours in the City of London Plodd in the Square Mile – The Square Mile, its crime and policing history Sit back and listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Moloney was a boy soldier and following his basic training he was deployed immediately to Afghanistan. His first contact with the enemy was not the contact he was hoping for, his troop commander was hit by enemy fire and the initial thoughts was that he had been killed. However, he had been knocked out and despite the blood his injury was minor.Simon returned to the UK where he successfully underwent sniper training. Following his training he returned to Afghanistan where he utilised is new found skill to protect the innocent members of the community.On July 4h 2013 Simon was engaged in action where he was shot in the neck and miraculously survived. He went on to be bandaged and was able to eliminate the man who had shot him.His action saw him receive the 2nd highest military award in the British Army - The Conspicuous Gallantry CrossOn his last day in Afghanistan his dear friend Jay was killed alongside him during battle and whilst the psychical scars heal the mental scares remain.Listen to this brilliant and brave individual tell how he was part of a team that fought the good fight for the people who needed the most support.#hero #heroic #afghanistan #afghan #army #military #warzone #taliban #sniper #snipers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a trailer of the podcast for Simon Moloney CGC which will be released on 5th Feb 24 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg came from a military family and as a result moved on a regular basis.Greg decided that he would follow a career in teaching and worked in schools in Suffolk and Walthamstow.At the age of 30 Greg felt that a career in the metropolitan police would be for him. His initial posting was Southall. He lived the community that he was work with and found that there was a mutual respect.Greg went on to serve with Special Branch. At the conclusion of his service Greg returned to teaching but on this occasion it was foreign students who would benefit from his instructions.Hreg met and married his wife and moved to the Philippines. From here he was able to work in China and South Korea where he could teach students from these countries.Covid had a significant impact on Greg's teaching career which resulted in him returning to the Philippines.Greg is available for work in the region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.