Podcasts about Merseyside Police

The police's rapid announcement of the age, ethnicity, and nationality of the Liverpool parade suspect shows they've learned lessons from the 2024 Southport attack.Within two hours of a car hitting a crowd of Liverpool fans as they celebrated their team parading the Premier League trophy, Merseyside Police said they had arrested a "53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area".Last summer, the same force was criticised in the aftermath of the Southport stabbings when online speculation and misinformation filled a void after the same force released few details about a 17-year-old – later revealed to be Axel Rudakubana – that they had in custody.On today's Sky News Daily, Matt Barbet is joined by our north of England correspondent Katerina Vittozzi, who is in Liverpool, and Helen King, former assistant chief constable for Merseyside Police, who talks about the challenges of policing online speculation. 

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast: (1) A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car ploughed into a crowd of people during Liverpool's Premier League victory parade. Merseyside Police said the suspect was white, British and from the Liverpool area. (2) The European Union said it agreed to accelerate negotiations with the US to avoid a transatlantic trade war, signaling a more amicable approach just days after President Donald Trump criticized the bloc for taking advantage of the US and slow-walking talks. (3) President Donald Trump’s erratic policies offer a “prime opportunity” to strengthen the euro’s international role and allow the currency bloc to enjoy more of the privileges so far reserved for the US, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said. (4) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the alliance will seek to adopt a new defense spending target of 5% of GDP at a June summit, meeting a demand by US President Donald Trump that had originally seemed unrealistic. (5) Freed from the clutches of government ownership, NatWest Group Plc is getting ready to chart its own course for the first time in almost two decades.(6) The UK government plans to train 120,000 British builders, engineers and care workers as it tries to curb migration without worsening skill shortages. (7) King Charles III arrived in Canada to open a new parliamentary session at the invitation of Prime Minister Mark Carney, a move designed in part to send a message to US President Donald Trump about the northern country’s sovereignty. Podcast Conversation: Tom Cruise Really Did Get a US Aircraft Carrier for This MissionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Paranormal Activity, Yvette Fielding opens the case files that start with a frantic 999 call and end with officers staring at the impossible.From the infamous Enfield Poltergeist to the chilling disturbances at 30 East Drive, we'll revisit the nights when terrified homeowners dialled for help—only for uniformed professionals to witness chairs skidding across floors, objects materialising out of thin air, and unseen hands pounding the walls.Adding fresh authority to the mystery, Yvette is joined by Sergeant Garreth Berry of Merseyside Police, who breaks the usual wall of silence to share his own unexplained encounters on night-shift.How do you write a report when the suspect is invisible?What does police procedure look like when doors slam themselves and radios crackle with ghostly voices?Turn down the lights, keep your phone within reach, and listen as hauntings collide with handcuffs in an episode that asks: What happens when law enforcement has to enforce laws of nature that suddenly don't apply?A Create Podcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/paranormal-activity-with-yvette-fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The UK teenager accused of killing three young girls at a children's dance event will appear in court tomorrow, now on a terrorism charge. England's Merseyside Police yesterday announced they'd discovered a bio-toxin and al Qaeda documents in the 18 year old's home following the July mass-stabbing. UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge it's a shock twist in the devastating case. He says despite the terror charge, counter-terrorism Police say the incident isn't classified a terrorist incident. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to today's episode, where we're diving into the world of crisis communication with an expert who's been on the front lines. Amanda Coleman shares her incredible journey, starting as a journalist and transitioning into key roles in the public sector, including her time at the Environment Agency and Merseyside Police. Amanda brings valuable insights from her extensive experience, including the pivotal role she played during the 2017 Manchester Arena terrorist attack. In this conversation, Amanda emphasises how crucial crisis communication is in shaping operational responses and why organisations need clear communication plans that focus on empathy and authenticity. She also breaks down the impact of social media on crisis management and why it's essential to be ready for rapid response in today's fast-paced world. Whether you're in communications, crisis management, or simply curious about what it takes to navigate through tough situations, this episode is packed with takeaways you won't want to miss! So, let's dive in!   

In this week's episode of Unfiltered, we discuss the tragic events that have shaken the community of Southport. The town continues to grieve following Monday's shocking stabbing attack. Merseyside Police have identified the young victims: Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. Five children and two adults remain in critical condition, while a 17-year-old suspect is in custody. Authorities have urged the public to avoid speculation about the suspect's identity, clarifying that a name circulating online is incorrect. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ_CNKqpdv2h0zd_chBuM2g/join To Support our channel join us on Patreon now starting from £1.00 per month for exclusive content every week plus loads of behind the scenes content https://www.patreon.com/Theexpresstruthshow Call in number: 0121 318 2640 Instagram: @expresstruthshow Mark Hamilton Instagram: @Seamoorecake87 Steven Brown Instagram: @Supermn91 Theme Song video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL5FYsZRgGY

Two children have been killed and nine injured, six critically, in a "ferocious" knife attack at a children's dance workshop. Two adults are also in a critical condition after being stabbed as they tried to protect children at the Taylor Swift-themed event on Hart Street in Southport, Merseyside Police said. A 17-year-old boy, from Banks in Lancashire, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.The Chancellor lambasted her predecessor over what she called a "cover-up" of the state of public finances, with projected overspends in multiple departments. Rachel Reeves announced billions of pounds of spending cuts to tackle the deficits, but also committed to above inflation pay rises for public sector workers.And are high-production airline safety videos effective? We speak to a former flight attendant turned actor.

Jon Venables was ten years old when he and another boy tortured and killed two year old James Bulger. He's now been refused parole on his imprisonment for a separate charge. So how did he end up here? Did he get a fair trial in the first place? And are we getting it right when it comes to our treatment of children who kill?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: David James Smith, Sunday Times contributor and author of The Sleep of Reason: The James Bulger Case.Host: Luke Jones.Clips: ITN / Getty, Channel 4, BBC, Merseyside Police, Eyes of the Detective / Teresa Hunt / BBC, TalkTV, Liverpool Lullaby / Martin Wallace / Channel 4, CBS.Get in touch: storiesofourtimes@thetimes.co.ukFind out more about our Apple bonus series: 'Inside the Newsroom' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Der Scouserfunk ist zurück mit der neuen Saison des Liverpool FC. André, Dan und Peter besprechen die aktuelle Lage bei den Reds, die Probleme aus der Vorsaison und das Transfer-Drama um Caicedo und Lavia. Ein Sprung ins kalte Wasser - leicht eingestaubt und eingerostet lösen wir uns aus einer langen Pause und schauen nach vorn! Liebe Scousis! Vielen Dank für euren Support, für eure tollen Zuschriften! Vielen Dank für eure Treue und Liebe! YNWA (Intro-Song: 11489 Coma Media) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Der Scouserfunk ist zurück mit der neuen Saison des Liverpool FC. André, Dan und Peter besprechen die aktuelle Lage bei den Reds, die Probleme aus der Vorsaison und das Transfer-Drama um Caicedo und Lavia. Ein Sprung ins kalte Wasser - leicht eingestaubt und eingerostet lösen wir uns aus einer langen Pause und schauen nach vorn! Liebe Scousis! Vielen Dank für euren Support, für eure tollen Zuschriften! Vielen Dank für eure Treue und Liebe! YNWA (Intro-Song: 11489 Coma Media) Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Saima Ashraf, from Blackburn, is a senior auditor at Merseyside Police, breaking down stereotypes of what a visually impaired person can do. Stuart caught up with Saima at a very busy Sight village for a quick chat.

Episode Bio: In this episode your hosts Gary & Shona Allen welcome special guests Rita and Phil Crosbie of 'Sound Beings', professional Sound Healers based in Canada. They'll be discussing their life journey and work, what sound healing is and how it can help and heal in everyday life.. Since everything in life is vibration, sound therefore has the power to bring about changes on many levels, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Rita and Phil are committed to helping everyone through the absolute power and wonder that is Sound, Frequency and Vibration, and through their work help others to relax, heal and ultimately to live their own dreams. They'll also be giving a live demonstration! So tune in, relax and journey into the world of Sound! Guest Bio: Rita and Phil Crosbie are professional sound healers currently living on the South shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Between them they have over 60 years experience offering a range of complementary and alternative healing modalities. After meeting at Waterloo Spiritualist Church, Liverpool UK, in 2000, where Rita was a platform medium and Phil was honing his healing and intuitive skills. In 2002 they began to use sound in their healing and meditation work and have specialised in sound healing since 2007, using an array of instruments but their overriding love is for the gong and their Paiste Planet gongs in particular. Their plan to ‘Gong the planet‘ is taking shape. They work intuitively and offer 2:1 sessions, group work for public and private sector clients - including the Canadian military working with sufferers of PTSD and their families, as well as the health service and education sectors. When in the UK Rita and Phil used to combine this work with their full-time careers in the public sector: a combined 46 years culminating in senior and middle management roles. There were no Trust Funds nor years sitting cross legged up a mountain in Bali for them - as joyful as that sounds - but rather stark and harsh days in Merseyside Police and senior management in the Civil Service. They feel that they bring real world experience to their specialism in sound healing, providing a keen insight into the needs of their clients in attempting to deal with the demands of modern day life. Living life on the ocean, with their 3 rescue cats and surrounded by nature they are committed to helping everyone through the absolute power and wonder that is Sound, Frequency and Vibration. Walking away from the ‘big' jobs and pensions to live the dream 3,000 miles from home to bang gongs for a living, they continue to practice what they preach, and through their work help others to relax, heal and ultimately to live their own dreams. They have been featured in a Canadian Health magazine, on radio and TV and are currently part of a Canadian study examining the work and practices of Sound Healers specialising in gongs. www.soundbeings.com www.soundbeings.one

Episode Bio: In this episode your hosts Gary & Shona Allen welcome special guests Rita and Phil Crosbie of 'Sound Beings', professional Sound Healers based in Canada. They'll be discussing their life journey and work, what sound healing is and how it can help and heal in everyday life.. Since everything in life is vibration, sound therefore has the power to bring about changes on many levels, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Rita and Phil are committed to helping everyone through the absolute power and wonder that is Sound, Frequency and Vibration, and through their work help others to relax, heal and ultimately to live their own dreams. They'll also be giving a live demonstration! So tune in, relax and journey into the world of Sound! Guest Bio: Rita and Phil Crosbie are professional sound healers currently living on the South shore of Nova Scotia, Canada. Between them they have over 60 years experience offering a range of complementary and alternative healing modalities. After meeting at Waterloo Spiritualist Church, Liverpool UK, in 2000, where Rita was a platform medium and Phil was honing his healing and intuitive skills. In 2002 they began to use sound in their healing and meditation work and have specialised in sound healing since 2007, using an array of instruments but their overriding love is for the gong and their Paiste Planet gongs in particular. Their plan to ‘Gong the planet‘ is taking shape. They work intuitively and offer 2:1 sessions, group work for public and private sector clients - including the Canadian military working with sufferers of PTSD and their families, as well as the health service and education sectors. When in the UK Rita and Phil used to combine this work with their full-time careers in the public sector: a combined 46 years culminating in senior and middle management roles. There were no Trust Funds nor years sitting cross legged up a mountain in Bali for them - as joyful as that sounds - but rather stark and harsh days in Merseyside Police and senior management in the Civil Service. They feel that they bring real world experience to their specialism in sound healing, providing a keen insight into the needs of their clients in attempting to deal with the demands of modern day life. Living life on the ocean, with their 3 rescue cats and surrounded by nature they are committed to helping everyone through the absolute power and wonder that is Sound, Frequency and Vibration. Walking away from the ‘big' jobs and pensions to live the dream 3,000 miles from home to bang gongs for a living, they continue to practice what they preach, and through their work help others to relax, heal and ultimately to live their own dreams. They have been featured in a Canadian Health magazine, on radio and TV and are currently part of a Canadian study examining the work and practices of Sound Healers specialising in gongs. www.soundbeings.com www.soundbeings.one

Guest on the episode is the brilliant Paul Stratton, known on LinkedIn as the fraud nerd. he creates insightful content, if you are not following him, do so now!. Paul is a former Police Detective with Merseyside Police in the United Kingdom, an area which covers the city of Liverpool. He spent 22 years working in various roles including covert policing and intelligence, counterterrorism and counter-extremism, undercover policing, and criminal investigations into serious and complex crimes such as domestic violence, stalking, violence and abuse against vulnerable people, and sexual offences. Paul's last role in the police was as part of the Economic Crime Team, investigating cases of fraud, money laundering, and broader economic crime on a national and international level. He led and managed investigations into the most harmful, complex, and sensitive crimes, such as high-value theft and fraud by an employee, cyber-crime including illegitimate use of cryptocurrency, abuses of position within law firms and allegations of corruption in local government. Paul now works in Local Government in Liverpool as a Fraud Specialist. He leads at a senior level and is responsible for driving the organisation's focus on fighting financial crime, specifically internal risks. He is the authority's subject matter expert on internal fraud and fraud risk assessment and oversees their whistleblowing arrangements and internal investigations. He has recently transformed the organisation's approach to fighting fraud and corruption with a framework and strategy described by central government as “an example of best practice”. Paul also chairs a regional fraud group and is part of national counter-fraud groups. He has a post-graduate degree in Fraud & Financial Crime and a master's degree in Intelligence & Security Studies. Also, he works part-time as a counter-fraud coach and trainer for financial crime professionals and apprentice investigators. Paul will soon be changing careers and working in the FinCrime training sector full time. He lives with his wife and dog, Dexter, who is his favourite counter-fraud apprentice of all.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldstratton/Support the show

Andy Cooke is currently His Majesty's  Chief Inspector of HMICFRS, an organisation set up to inspect and advise police forces and Fire Services within the UK on their operational performance. As  a former Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, he has more than enough operational experience throughout his career and has held every rank as Detective status. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at a leading University. 

The King has sympathised with people struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, and Merseyside Police begin a murder investigation after a woman was shot dead at a pub

On this week's episode of #Leadership - What's on your mind? I speak to Mark Stanton. Mark is an authentic, open and engaging leadership coach and mentor. His aim is to help strengthen, support and enhance the potential of everyone he works with. As a former police officer who served for three decades with both West Midlands and Merseyside Police, achieving the rank of Chief Superintendent, he understands the challenges and impact that senior leadership can have in operational, business and personal terms. Mark's ethos is that true leadership starts with yourself, but to get to know who you actually are can be a voyage of exploration, challenge and sometimes an emotional roller coaster. As head of department for over 500 people he oversaw transformational change programmes saving £millions whilst ensuring that the people elements of change were front and centre of all he did – whether this was his own team or wider stakeholder groups. Having operated at the heart of complex and challenging operational environments including armed policing and riot situations Mark knows how to challenge and be challenged on his own views. He is known for applying critical thinking and positively disrupting the way things are done. Mark is open, honest and easy to relate to. He will engage and inspire on a human-to-human level. Mark believes in justice and fairness and he brings all of these qualities into his sessions. Mark is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership & Management. Find Mark's socials below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markstanton1874/ Twitter - @1200BravoOne Find Stuart's socials below: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/STARDevelopm... LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartwad... Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stuart_wadd... YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2x3... Spotify - #Leadership – What's on your mind? Make sure to hit SUBSCRIBE if you enjoyed and thanks for watching. See you next week...

Joining Rob Parsons and Dan O'Donohue on The Northern Agenda podcast are two of the leading figures in our region on the subject of crime and policing.In a week where the police watchdog revealed that most victims of burglary, robbery and theft aren't getting the justice they deserve, Rob speaks to former Merseyside Police chief constable Andy Cooke.Now Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary, he explains how our police forces need to "go back to basics" to solve more crimes.And Nazir Afzal, the former chief prosecutor for the North West, speaks to Dan O'Donohue about his new book 'The Race to the Top: Structural Racism and How to Fight It'. The newly appointed Chancellor of Manchester University, who became the UK's first Muslim chief prosecutor in 2011, discusses structural racism, the fight against grooming, and the so-called 'war on woke'.The Northern Agenda is a Laudable production for Reach. It is presented by Rob Parsons and Daniel O'Donoghue, and it is produced by Daniel J. McLaughlin.You can subscribe to the daily Northern Agenda newsletter here: http://www.thenorthernagenda.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of season 8, Simon and Jack discuss the case of https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5cfe3e9c40f0b609601d0fce/Mr_S_Knox_v_Chief_Constable_of_Merseyside_Police_-_2404042_2018_-_Reserved_Judgment.pdf (Knox v Chief Constable of Merseyside Police). Can an employee lodge a claim for harassment on the basis of his colleague whistling Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 at him? How about the fact that he stuck a photo of Dolly up, beside his work station? And have Simon and Jack's singing voices suitably recovered from covid to allow them to warble in key? Listen now to find out…

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - Following the kidnapping of two Catholic priests in central Nigeria last week, the local diocese announced July 19 that one of the two priests had escaped, while the other was “brutally” killed. Father John Mark Cheitnum and Father Denatus Cleopas were abducted at around 5:45 pm on July 15 at the rectory of Christ the King Catholic Church, in the town of Lere in Nigeria's northern Kaduna State. Cleopas escaped with his life, but Cheitnum was “brutally killed” by his abductors on the day of his kidnapping, a letter from the diocese of Kafanchan says. His burial is scheduled for July 21 at the Kafanchan's Cathedral of Saint Peter. The diocese did not say who the kidnappers were thought to be, or whether any ransom was demanded for the two priests. At least seven Catholic priests were kidnapped in Nigeria in the month of July, according to data compiled by Aid to the Church in Need, a Catholic nonprofit organization. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251827/kidnapped-priest-killed-in-nigeria-another-escapes A 76 year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty. Rosa Lalor, from Liverpool, was issued the fine during the country's lockdown in February 2021, after a policeman questioned why she was out doors and she replied that she was “walking and praying”. The officer involved said that this was not “a reasonable excuse” and that she was in fact protesting and so she was then arrested, detained and fined. As a result of a legal challenge, Merseyside Police have now conceded that Lalor should not have been detained due to the fact she was firmly within her rights to silently pray while out walking and that her actions were reasonable and acceptable under Covid-19 regulations. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251830/english-grandmother-arrested-for-praying-near-abortion-clinic-wins-religious-freedom-challenge Bishop Stephen D Parkes of Savannah has announced that Traditional Latin Masses in his Georgia diocese will cease in May 2023. The bishop said that he had requested permission from the Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments for parishes in his diocese to offer Mass according to the 1962 Roman Missal and received a response from Rome that one parish can offer the Mass weekly and three parishes can offer the Mass monthly until May 20, 2023. The Georgia bishop's announcement came one day before the anniversary of Pope Francis' promulgation of Traditionis custodes, a motu proprio which placed sweeping restrictions on the celebration of Mass using the 1962 Roman Missal, also known as the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite, the Tridentine Mass, and the Traditional Latin Mass. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/251822/vatican-instructs-savannah-diocese-to-end-traditional-latin-masses-in-may-2023-bishop-says Today, the Church celebrates Saint Margaret of Antioch, a virgin and martyr. Having embraced Christianity and consecrated her virginity to God, she was disowned by her father and adopted by her nurse. Threatened with death unless she renounced the Christian faith, the holy virgin refused to adore the gods of the empire. Several attempted methods of killing her failed, and she was finally beheaded. The Greek Church honors her under the name Marine on July13, and the Latin church as Margaret on July 20. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-margaret-of-antioch-307

In this episode, Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Williams discusses her initiatives for more compassionate policing in the community and the value of health, schools and other scientific data in a holistic approach to youth crime. We also welcome Dr Curly Moloney, CEO and creator of the new system developed to analyse our subconscious drives; ‘The Cambridge Code'. Also the founder of Moloney International Executive Search, Dr Moloney brings her unique insight into the importance of family in the development of human motivation, integrity and trust.  

British police arrested three men under terrorism laws Sunday after a car exploded outside a hospital in Liverpool, killing one man and injuring another.Counter-terrorism police said the three men, whose ages ranged from 21 to 29, were detained in the Kensington area of the northwest England city under the Terrorism Act.Police also cordoned off another residential street in the city. They did not disclose details of the operation.Police were called to reports of a blast involving a taxi at Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday morning. Photos showed a vehicle in flames near the hospital's main entrance.Merseyside Police said in a statement that the vehicle, a taxi, “pulled up at the hospital shortly before the explosion occurred. Work is still going on to establish what has happened and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.”The male passenger of the car died and the driver was being treated for non life-threatening injuries, police said.The explosion occurred just before 11 a.m. on Remembrance Sunday, the time people across Britain pause in memory of those killed in wars.Police said the explosion had not been declared a terrorist attack and they were keeping an open mind about the cause, but counter-terrorism police were leading the investigation.Britain's interior minister, Home Secretary Priti Patel, said she was “being kept regularly updated on the awful incident.”The Liverpool Women's Hospital said it immediately restricted visiting access until further notice and diverted patients to other hospitals “where possible.”Fire services said they extinguished the car fire rapidly, and a person had left the car before the fire “developed to the extent that it did.”- AP

In this episode Kate meets Irene Afful, an award-winning businesswoman and specialist in the field of diversity, equality & inclusion. She is the Founder & Director of Ametrine Coaching & Consultancy where she pursues her passion for diversity and inclusion, supporting businesses and individuals to be more effective by offering a variety of tools, bespoke workshops, personal and group coaching and consultancy services. Prior to setting up her own business, Irene was a Detective Inspector and served 25 years in Merseyside Police, where she became the first black, female Inspector in the history of the force. Her career incorporated critical incident management, professional standards, safeguarding (children and vulnerable adults), community engagement and serious crime investigations. In addition to her core role, she was instrumental in re-establishing, relaunching and chairing the Black Police Association, a support network for BME staff and served as Female Vice President of the National Black Police Association, advancing equality on the national stage.  Her passion and mission is to support organisations in achieving their vision and values for diversity, increase profitability and effectiveness and enhance their reputation as an employer of choice.

175 In the Line of Duty with Peter Edge Knowing that vulnerable people need protecting and following his dream to serve in the police force, Peter Edge spent decades standing up for those who needed his protection. Working in uniform, vice, drugs and CID Peter quickly rose through the ranks, until his own ‘Line of Duty’ experience brought his stellar police career to an abrupt halt. Finding himself at the heart of an anti-corruption investigation, he was suspended for two and a half years and Peter fought back to rebuild his career and his reputation. KEY TAKEAWAY “For me, it was a vocation. I felt very much a sense of responsibility and duty to help people, to protect people from those in society who will take advantage of the vulnerable.” ABOUT PETER EDGE Born in Liverpool and educated by the Irish Christian Brothers, in 1981 Peter turned his back on a career in dentistry and joined Merseyside Police during the most turbulent time in its history. Retiring from the force 30 years later in 2011 Peter started his own business, worked for the NHS, and acted as a consultant on the NATO summit 2014. Peter has spoken professionally throughout his police career, both keynotes and after dinner. In recent years he’s also taken to the stage as a stand-up comedian and won the Professional Speaking Association Comedy Award in 2019. Married with three daughters, Peter has been a rugby player coach and referee, a keen cyclist, motorcyclist and walker. He’s walked the ‘Camino de Santiago’ by three different routes, recordings from the last two of which feature on his ‘Camino Plodcast’.   CONNECT WITH PETER The Camino Plodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-camino-plodcast/id1540895375 Website - http://peteredge.net/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteredgespeaking/   ABOUT THE HOST - AMY ROWLINSON Amy is a Life Purpose Coach, Podcast Mentor, Top 1% Global Podcaster, Speaker, Mastermind Host and Property Investor. Through coaching and workshops, Amy works with businesses to Focus on WHY to create people-centred environments, by improving productivity and employee engagement by focusing on fulfilment, values and purpose. Amy inspires and empowers entrepreneurial clients to discover the life they dream of by assisting them to make it their reality through their own action taking. Helping them to focus on their WHY with clarity uniting their passion and purpose with a plan to create the life they truly desire. If you would like Amy to help you on your podcast hosting or to focus on your WHY then please book a free 20 min call via www.calendly.com/amyrowlinson/enquirycall Please sign up for the weekly Friday Focus newsletter at https://www.amyrowlinson.com/subscribe-to-weekly-newsletter   CONNECT WITH AMY https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@amyrowlinson https://www.instagram.com/focusonwhy/  https://www.instagram.com/amy.rowlinson/ https://www.facebook.com/RowlinsonAmy/ https://www.facebook.com/focusonwhy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/focusonwhy/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrowlinson/   HOSTED BY: Amy Rowlinson DISCLAIMER The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guest speakers. Please conduct your own due diligence. 

A British man saw his drug empire crumble after he was caught handling a very different product - a fine blue cheese.39-year-old Carl Stewart, from Liverpool, used an encrypted network to share a photograph of himself holding a small block of the Marks & Spencer's Stilton.The network was more commonly used for drugs and was being watched by international police.As part of Operation Venetic, a crack team of cyber cops were able to extract his fingerprints from the photo and identify him.That discovery led police to rich vein of illegal drugs and saw Stewart jailed for over 13 years on charges of conspiracy to supply cocaine, heroin, MDMA, and ketamine.Stewart used the nickname "Toffeeforce" on the app, which boasted a global membership of around 60,000.After the sentencing last week at Liverpool Crown Court, Detective Inspector Lee Wilkinson said Stewart "was caught out by his love of Stilton cheese"."Stewart was handed a substantial sentence of 13 years and six months, and this should serve as a stark warning to anyone involved in this criminality that there are serious consequences," Wilkinson said."Merseyside Police, along with law enforcement agencies across the world, will leave no stone unturned in our pursuit of those people who think they are above the law, and we will continue to target anyone involved in serious organised crime to keep this positive momentum going."The cheese that started it all. Photo / Merseyside Police

In episode seven, Lewis Jennings speaks to three incredible guests about their stories and experiences. Olivia Normah discusses the representation of Black queer people in television and film. She also opens up about dealing with racism from a young age. In Confessions from the Closet, Rhi Grugel talks about coming out as trans at an all-boys school. She later speaks out on the lack of help for young trans people. Our final guest is Detective Sergeant Christian Owens, who was the first serving police officer to transition in Merseyside Police. He reflects on his journey and the importance of LGBTQ+ history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Anthony Walker Foundation is set to launch a new hate crime reporting tool as part of its ‘Speak Out! Stop Hate.' campaign, in response to the worrying number of instances of hate crime that go unreported nationally. This Sunday February 21st would have been Anthony Walker's 34th birthday.  We spoke to his sister Dominique about how Anthony is living through her and her incredible work tackling hate crime, celebrating diversity and empowering communities across Merseyside and beyond.  Since Anthony's death Dominique has been a detective with Merseyside Police, heading up their hate crime investigation's unit, she was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University, gained two degrees and of course, together with her mum Gee and family, set up the Anthony Walker Foundation.  In this captivating discussion with The Guide Liverpool's Jay Hynd Dominique tells us what drives her to continue the fight against racism and hate crime, explains how prejudice develops within a person, gives examples of resources that we can all use to continue the Black Lives Matter movement ourselves whilst learning about the fight along the way, and of course she also reflects on her life with Anthony and the legacy he has left behind.  You can find out more about the Anthony Walker Foundation and the new Speak Out Stop Hate! Campaign here. https://theguideliverpool.com/anthony-walker-foundation-launches-hate-crime-prevention-campaign-as-more-cases-reported/

In today's podcast episode, listen to my recent ‘In Conversation With' interview with Chief Constable Andy Cooke QPM of Merseyside Police.What an inspiration! Whether you are a potential recruit or serving police officer I can gaurantee there is a lot you will learn from what Andy has to say.Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for potential recruits here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1647413885546871 Join the Bluelight Facebook Community for Serving Police Officers here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/464361791404695Talk soonBrendan   

On this week’s episode Simone reflects on the success of Virtual Carousel Networking at LJMU and the importance of keeping connected. Sam notes the rise in the number of businesses set up in 2020 compared to 2019, highlighting the spirit of entrepreneurship in the face of adversity. A callout to listeners to use their voice and be heard by submitting 3-minute videos for NPWLive Talks to inspire, motivate, and amplify voices from the north. Fight the imposter syndrome and do it any way! Find the instructions here. Deadline: 22nd February You can find out more about NPWLive here and register as an official supporter here. This week’s Life Lessons are from Irene Afful, Founder & Director of Ametrine Coaching & Consultancy. and also the first ever black, female inspector in the history of Merseyside Police! Tell us your stories of work and life or share your life lessons! podcast@northernpowerwomen.com https://www.northernpowerwomen.com/npw-podcast/ Presented by Simone Roche and Sam Walker

"No Duff" means this is not a drill. Drop whatever you're doing, and provide immediate help. About Dean: Former Trooper RTR and Royal Corp of Signals. Merseyside Police. I've learnt lessons the hard way and battle with mental health. This however has made me stronger and more determined to help those who have and continue to serve their Country and Communities. Founder and CEO of No Duff UK. Everybody has a story as to how they got here. We are members of a club that probably nobody wants to be in, I don’t want to be in it, but here I am at the front of the coal face chipping away, or in some hole keep looking up wishing that someone would pull me out. I am in that hole and have been for what seems like forever we / I can’t get out of the hole unless someone helps me or you so I’ve decided to tunnel my way out, and way, way, way in the distance I can see light! Suffering from PTSD or any other Mental Health Illness can make you feel like that, alone and in a dark place, followed by the Black Dog. …NO DUFF… you will not been on your own and we will help you out and the only time you should look down on another is when you are helping them up.. Being diagnosed with a mental health illness shouldn’t be an issue or worry as Not all Wounds are Visible so here at “No Duff” we aim to smash through the barriers, breaking every stigma that is attached to the variety of illnesses that surround Mental Health. If you need us send a text message starting with “No Duff” we then know help is required asap. The people we help are those who as a result of service whether it be Military, 999 Service, NHS, HMP Service and Animal Rescue Services. Sadly these stressful jobs result in Mental Health Complications, Substance Abuse and Sadly people who find no way out and take their there own life. NO DUFF https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-owen-no-duff-uk-09719a56/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/352018052306848/about --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message

Irene Afful talks to ITV Granada's Jahmal Williams-Thomas about her battles against prejudice, as a black woman rising through the ranks of the police.Irene grew up in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, witnessing as a child the riots which took place in 1981.Ten years later she joined Merseyside Police aiming to be a 'force for change'.

Christine Morrison is a former Merseyside Police sergeant and specialist crime prevention advisor with Greater Manchester Police who established her own business, CMA Training, in 2003. The post Christine Morrison on Show #171: Staying Client-Focused appeared first on POWER to Live More.

Episode 13: Refusing to accept a terminal diagnosis.  Dave Bolton is in his late 30's, he is married, has two children, and lives on The Wirral. You would be forgiven for not having heard of Dave. But, I promise you, you have never heard a story quite like Dave's.  Dave comes from a military dynasty, his Father and Grandfather both served in the Armed Forces, so it was almost an inevitability that Dave would serve two tours of Iraq whilst serving in the RAF. After leaving the forces at the age of 21, Dave joined Merseyside Police, and soon found himself head hunted to join a plain clothed Tactical unit, and a Bronze commander on 3 force wide Drug Operation's code named Op Manaton. In 2009 Dave became the Light Weight Kickboxing Champion of the World, whilst representing Great Britain at the World championship in Italy.  Do you know what the most ridiculous part of this story is? Those few paragraphs don't even begin to tell you about Dave's adult life, one shaped by his unbelieving determination for survival and self improvement.  So sit back, and enjoy, I promise you won't have heard anything quite like it before. 

This episode takes a look at the huge rise in knife crime seen across the north, and the devastating effect it's had on communities in Merseyside in particular. We spoke to a mother who tragically lost her teenage son, the locals campaigning to make a difference, the Chief Inspector of Merseyside Police and the Liverpool ECHO's crime reporter.Written and presented by Annie Gouk.Produced by and music by Mark Magill.

Ann's inside story of working for the Merseyside Police, including discrimination, corruption and pedo coverups.

Ann's inside story of working for the Merseyside Police, including discrimination, corruption and pedo coverups.

I am delighted that Ian Braisby, my guest in Episode 11, is another listener who has decided they would like to be a guest - long may that trend continue !Ian was born in 1972 in a mining town near Nottingham , in the U.K. Inspired by a certain Mr, Springsteen Ian decided in 1991 to "get out while he was still young and run" 50 miles to the SW and attend Birmingham University where he graduated in Commerce and German. Married to Sally-Jayne Ian now has an interesting career that combines his own translation business with a contrasting business as a tour guide (His Beatles Tours of Liverpool are very well regarded and I plan to go on one next year) Six years ago Ian was diagnosed as having High Performing Autism and he now also spends time talking to companies and organisations about how they can do more and get more from the Autistic community. On the morning of our recording he had been doing a presentation to Merseyside Police on this very subject. Ian's musical tastes are as broad and varied as his career and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to him about numerous great bands and fantastic stories and memories. Many of the bands and songs we touched on in our discussion are on this playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5P30ofgCEKq8kM3btxaa2O?si=fP6fIfbESPyDfSBXPynYRwIn addition, Ian also shared a playlist he compiled a few years ago whilst in therapy. The title of "Emergency Box" will give you some clue but you will have to listen to the episode to get the full story. Hhowever , i can tell you that, having listened to, this playlist it is guaranteed to put a smile on your face https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1tq5hBEgzAwJf9suXHbnTD?si=qI3_rbJtTpyvTrvHCOsLaQ

Irene Afful is the CEO of Ametrine Enterprise Solutions, a coaching and consultancy service in Liverpool. She has a wealth of experience under her belt; she has over 30 years of experience within Public Sector organizations and over 20 of those in management roles. Each one as inspiring as the next.  For example, Irene was the first black female inspector in the Merseyside Police. Hear how she battled discrimination on many levels and made history!

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy joined Mick Coyle, alongside Dr Alberto Concha-Eastman & Prof. John Ashton, to discuss a new radical public health approach; tacking violence by treating it as a disease. Full details on the seminar mentioned can be found here: http://bit.ly/RCTxPCC Originally broadcast 7th August 2019. Follow @MrMickCoyle & @MerseysidePCC. Produced by @John_Fogarty.

Having become the first black, female inspector at Merseyside Police, Irene Afful has a trailblazing story to tell. Now a D&I campaigner, she shares her wisdom on overcoming barriers and reaching the top in the latest episode of our #CareerChats podcast.   Career Chats is our inspirational podcast series. Presented by journalist Phil Reay-Smith, the episodes feature a diverse range of guests talking about their extraordinary careers, the skills they’ve needed and the lessons anyone could learn from their experiences. See our full episode list and get further career tips and advice by clicking here: https://www.michaelpage.co.uk/podcasts

Young people in Liverpool are being offered hundreds of pounds by older gang leaders to stab each other. An investigation by Layla Wright for Beyond Today found that bounties are being used in knife attacks. We speak to Alan Walsh, an experienced youth worker in Merseyside who spoke to and recorded the teenagers. He says he was shocked by what he heard. Merseyside Police say they have no evidence that this is happening, but have urged anyone who knows about it to come forward. We also hear from Layla about how difficult it was to get the teenagers to speak. Producers: Layla Wright, Philly Beaumont Mixed by Nicolas Raufast Editor: John Shields

The ECHO's Liverpool Crown Court reporter Neil Docking and content editor Gary Stewart are joined by Detective Chief Inspector Mark Baker of Merseyside Police to discuss how "The Iceman" assassin Mark Fellows was brought to justice for the murder of "gangland enforcer" John Kinsella and Salford's 'Mr Big' Paul Massey. Top of the agenda is how officers investigated the brutal shootings, the vital clues they pieced together to form the overwhelming case against the hitman and his accomplice Steven Boyle, the moment both men were undone by Boyle "grassing" on his partner in crime and the reaction to their life sentences. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Do you remember the TV series Fame? Pete finds out about the Fame Reunion taking place in Liverpool in 2019 & the lady from Merseyside Police who has arranged it all for a great cause.

Jane Kennedy joined Mick Coyle on Liverpool Live to talk through her five years in office as Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner. Jane talked through what she has achieved as PCC and what her ambitions are for the future as well as the effect cuts are having on the Merseyside police force. Plus, she told Mick of her support for our 'No More Knives' campaign and how important it is to reduce knife crime in our city.

Garston and Halewood MP, Maria Eagle, joined Mick Coyle on Liverpool Live to discuss issues she is concerned about and what she is currently working on during recess. The Labour MP spoke about how she felt that the government should be doing more to help Merseyside Police fight gun crime and told Mick how she was due to receive a response 6 weeks ago. Also, they discussed A Level provision in Knowsley, the Tyred campaign ran by Frances Molloy and selling houses as leaseholds.

Garston MP Maria Eagle joined Mick Coyle on Liverpool Live to talk about a meeting she had with government in regards to extra funding for Merseyside Police. Eagle, alongside Chief Constable Andy Cooke, Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy and other local MPs, has asked for urgent help from the government to tackle the rising gun crime on Merseyside.

Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Kennedy told Mick Coyle how she believes that there needs to be a re-think over counter demonstrations because of the cost to Merseyside Police.

This week Mick speaks to David Barnicle from The Brink in Liverpool. He tells Mick about how creating spaces for people to discuss Mental Health, addiction and recovery has had a big impact on the local community. Visit www.thebrinkliverpool.com Plus, the Chief Constable of Merseyside Police reveals how big a factor Mental Health has become for his Police force, in both his officers and the public. Visit: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/advice-and-protection/crimes-against-people/vulnerable-adults/mental-health/ The Fallen Angels Dance Theatre tell Mick about their work with the community, ahead of a series of performances this week. Visit www.fallenangelsdancetheatre.co.uk E-mail mick@radiocity.co.uk if you want to get involved.

Liverpool Live reporter Adam Phillips joined Mick Coyle live from Angela Eagle's Wallasey office where Merseyside Police are investigating criminal damage after a brick was reportedly thrown through a front window. The incident follows the formal announcement on Monday by Angela Eagle that she is challenging Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership. She may face moves by local party members to de-select her after the Wallasey Constituency Labour Party (CLP) had urged her to support Mr Corbyn.