Podcasts about metropolitan police service

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* Here's our last little Easter treat for you for this Women of the Future Podcast Motherhood Mini-Series.   Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year - we have a cracking BONUS episode to keep you company this Bank Holiday weekend.   For this, our final, FINAL episode of what has been a totally brilliant series to have presented and produced for you, Rhona and I spoke to Lalita Taylor.  Lalita is an award-winning media professional with over 36 years' experience working at the intersection of editorial, digital, and technology. Formerly Executive Producer at the BBC and Co-Chair of BBC Women in STEM, she has led pioneering work in metadata, multimedia journalism, social media strategy, and workforce upskilling through BBC Academy Fusion. Now Inclusion Consultant for the CoSTAR National R&D Lab, Lalita is focused on embedding inclusive design and AI-driven innovation across immersive technology ecosystems. She is also mum to two wonderful grown-up children.   Introducing the motherhood journey of the incredible Lalita Taylor.   ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk To donate to Lalita's daughter Sophie's London Marathon fundraising page in honour of her Dad, and in aid of Sue Ryder - to ensure no one faces death or grief alone - click here.

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* We've come to the end of our Women of the Future podcast motherhood mini-series! What a journey it's been. It's an honour to have brought you six incredibly open, honest, and candid stories from brilliant women on the vast and varied subject of motherhood - we hope you've enjoyed it. The series has been presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who was joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. The mini-series was all Rhona's idea – what a woman! BUT if you're very lucky we might have an BONUS Easter treat for you, so stay tuned and subscribed for updates… For this very special final episode, we spoke to Phillippa O'Connor, PwC UK's Chief People Officer. Over a prestigious 20-year career working as a business consultant, as well as with boards and HR directors across a wide range of issues in the people space, including pay, diversity, equity and inclusion and broader HR transformation; Phillippa is also mum to two boys aged 1 and 11. Introducing Phillippa's incredibly interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking motherhood journey.   ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

​British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with multiple sexual offenses by the Metropolitan Police Service. The charges include one count each of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, along with two counts of sexual assault. These allegations involve four separate women and pertain to incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2005 in locations such as Bournemouth and Westminster, London. The investigation was initiated in September 2023 following reports by Channel 4's Dispatches and The Sunday Times. Brand has consistently denied these accusations, asserting that all his relationships during that period were consensual. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 2, 2025.In addition to the charges in the United Kingdom, Brand is facing legal challenges in the United States. An anonymous woman, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit in New York, alleging that Brand sexually assaulted her during the filming of the 2011 movie "Arthur." The lawsuit also names Warner Bros. as a defendant. Brand's legal team has expressed concern about the potential for criminal charges in the U.S., citing the overlap between the U.S. civil case and the U.K. criminal proceedings. Despite these legal issues, Brand is scheduled to speak at Florida's New College on April 12, 2025, discussing topics related to free speech and cancel culture. The college's decision to proceed with his appearance has sparked debate, given the serious nature of the allegations against him.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Russell Brand hit with five sexual assault charges | Fox News

​British actor and comedian Russell Brand has been formally charged with multiple sexual offenses by the Metropolitan Police Service. The charges include one count each of rape, indecent assault, and oral rape, along with two counts of sexual assault. These allegations involve four separate women and pertain to incidents that allegedly occurred between 1999 and 2005 in locations such as Bournemouth and Westminster, London. The investigation was initiated in September 2023 following reports by Channel 4's Dispatches and The Sunday Times. Brand has consistently denied these accusations, asserting that all his relationships during that period were consensual. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 2, 2025.In addition to the charges in the United Kingdom, Brand is facing legal challenges in the United States. An anonymous woman, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a civil lawsuit in New York, alleging that Brand sexually assaulted her during the filming of the 2011 movie "Arthur." The lawsuit also names Warner Bros. as a defendant. Brand's legal team has expressed concern about the potential for criminal charges in the U.S., citing the overlap between the U.S. civil case and the U.K. criminal proceedings. Despite these legal issues, Brand is scheduled to speak at Florida's New College on April 12, 2025, discussing topics related to free speech and cancel culture. The college's decision to proceed with his appearance has sparked debate, given the serious nature of the allegations against him.to  contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Russell Brand hit with five sexual assault charges | Fox NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood. Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona's idea – what a woman! We have another audio treat for you all this week… For this episode, we've spoken to Emma de Closset. With a remarkable career spent predominantly in public service spanning strategy, policy and operations, which included leading the 2021 G7 Summit in Cornwall; Emma is now the CEO of UK Community Foundations, a charity committed to positive social change in the UK through ‘community philanthropy'. She is also a mum of 3.  This episode does come with a trigger warning, as we address issues of baby loss and miscarriage right from the start of our conversation. Huge thanks to Emma for being so open, honest, and candid with us about her motherhood journey. ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* The Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – is bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood. Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona's idea – what a woman! As we reach the end of Women's History month, and look forward to Mothering Sunday, we have another treat for you all this week… For this episode, we've spoken to the CEO and founder of both sustainable womenswear brand Chapter.London, as well as the specialist maternity and nursing brand Lily and Ribbon. Also a mum of two boys, it gives us great pleasure to introduce the motherhood journey of the amazing Tanya Patel.  ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* Seeing as it's Women's History Month we're in the mood for celebrating! In recognition of publishing over 100 episodes of the Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – over the next 6 weeks we're bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood. Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona's idea – what a woman! So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.  For this episode, we've spoken to an award-winning freelance broadcast journalist, presenter, reporter, media trainer, event host and mum of two. Now based out in Singapore - it gives us great pleasure to introduce the motherhood journey of the brilliant Balvinder Sidhu.   ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* Seeing as it's Women's History Month we're in the mood for celebrating! In recognition of publishing over 100 episodes of the Women of the Future podcast – a podcast made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women – over the next 6 weeks we're bringing you a brilliant podcast mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood. Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni, who is joined for these special episodes by the wonderful Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year. In-fact this mini-series was Rhona's idea – what a woman! So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.  For this episode, after nearly 7 years and 100 episodes, it's Kim's turn to be interviewed - introducing the motherhood journey of Kim Rowell…   ------------------------------------------------ For more information on the Women of the Future Programme and initiatives, please visit: www.womenofthefuture.co.uk    

*WOMEN OF THE FUTURE PODCAST – MOTHERHOOD MINI-SERIES* It's International Women's Day! Not only that, but we're also celebrating the 100th episode of the Women of the Future Podcast. This podcast is made in conjunction with the Women of the Future Programme, a platform built to unlock a culture of kindness, and collaboration among leaders as well as support and celebrate the successes of women.  Presented by Kim Rowell, media executive, charity ambassador and Women of the Future Awards alumni. If you're a regular listener, you'll know that over the past 99 episodes Kim has spoken to brilliant women, and a couple of men, about their careers, who or what gave them their first big break, as well as their successes, failures and inspirations along the way and how they came to be a part of the Women of the Future network. HOWEVER, seeing as we're reaching our 100th episode milestone, the brilliant Rhona Hunt, Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service, previous podcast interviewee, and currently on maternity leave having had her first child late last year, reached out with an idea for a very special 6-episode mini-series on the vast and varied subject of motherhood. So please do join us over the next few weeks for this Women of the Future Programme podcast mini-series special - we have some truly inspiring people lined-up.  For our first episode it made sense to speak to the lady herself - introducing the motherhood journey of Rhona Hunt…

Check out a secret "icebreaker" interview with Jackie at patreon.com/hkpodcasts. In this conversation, Jackie Malton shares her experiences working in prisons and her insights into the psychology of criminals, particularly focusing on masculinity, addiction, and the impact of childhood trauma. She discusses her interviews with a serial killer and the complexities of rehabilitation, self-discovery, and the importance of storytelling in understanding human behaviour. Malton emphasizes the need for self-reflection and the role of mentorship in personal growth, while also addressing the challenges faced by individuals in the prison system. Jackie and Hugh also discuss various aspects of policing in London, emphasizing the need for geographical restructuring, rebuilding public trust, and understanding gang culture. She explores the role of direct entry in policing, the challenges faced by officers, and the importance of rehabilitation in prisons. --- Jackie Malton is a UK-based television script consultant and former senior police officer. Born in 1951, she made history as one of the first openly gay women to rise through the ranks of the Metropolitan Police Service. Malton's remarkable career spanned multiple areas, including the Flying Squad, Murder Squad, and Fraud Squad. Malton is perhaps most famous for being the inspiration behind the iconic character DCI Jane Tennison in Lynda La Plante's Prime Suspect drama series. Her experiences as a woman detective in a male-dominated establishment, combined with her bravery in speaking out against police corruption in the 1980s, made her a compelling figure for La Plante's character. You can buy Jackie's book - The Rel Prime Suspect - via amazon, at this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Real-Prime-Suspect-Screen-Detective/dp/B09YMWY4MZ/ref=sr_1_1?nsdOptOutParam=true&sr=8-1

In recent years, policing in England and Wales has appeared to be trapped in a cycle of crisis. From high-profile scandals to criticisms of operational standards, concerns about the police's role and conduct have intensified. Perhaps most shockingly, a serving police officer was convicted of the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that underscored the urgent need for accountability within the force. A subsequent review by Baroness Louise Casey highlighted deep-seated issues within the Metropolitan Police Service, pointing to "institutional racism, sexism, and homophobia" within the organization. Meanwhile, there's a growing perception that the police have deprioritized certain types of crime, like shoplifting. Political figures, too, have weighed in, accusing the police of double standards in their approach to protests and civil unrest. All of this has contributed to a significant decline in public trust. So, what exactly are the root issues? What realistic solutions could address these complex problems? And how might the current political climate impact the feasibility of any reforms? To explore these pressing questions, we are joined by three experts in crime and policing: Ben Bradford – Professor of Global City Policing in the Department of Security and Crime Science at University College London Jonathan Jackson – Professor of Research Methodology in the Department of Methodology at the London School of Economics Emmeline Taylor – Professor of Criminology in the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City, University of London Together, Ben, Jon, and Emmeline have edited a new special issue of The Political Quarterly titled Policing the Permacrisis, which dives into these challenges and potential solutions. Regular listeners might recall that The Political Quarterly shares our goal of making cutting-edge political and policy research accessible to a broad audience beyond academia. This episode marks the second installment in our occasional series where we discuss insightful work published in the journal. Mentioned in this episode: Policing the Permacrisis, in The Political Quarterly https://politicalquarterly.org.uk/collections/reforming-the-police/ UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings. Show Contributors Ben Bradford Jon Jackson Emmeline Taylor Alan Renwick https://ucl-uncovering-politics.simplecast.com/episodes/policing-the-permacrisis/transcript

ON THE BEAT - MEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 184Originally aired LIVE Wednesday December 4,2024Featuring Author GUY ROBIN.ABOUT GUY: Guy grew up on the South coast of England, near Bournemouth. He lost his father when he was five and was brought up by his mother, who then secured his education at Reeds School in Surrey. At 21 he joined the Metropolitan Police Service, serving for 30 years in a variety of roles and departments, but regards his years at Battersea Police Station to have been his most enjoyable time in the Job!Since retirement from the Police Guy had worked as a document collection and statement taking agent. He has been a driver for several driving agencies and ended driving for one private client. Guy is married to Paula and they spent many years in a quiet town in Sussex. In 2023 they made the decision to try something new. In July of 2023 they finally moved to a house in a small village in the Dordogne region of France.The time and solitude afforded to him by the lockdown restrictions led to a fulfilment to write a piece of fiction in 2022. A second novel is now complete and is currently awaiting publication in early 2024. Guy has changed genre and written a historical fiction piece set during the first half of the 20th century.Guy's interests are many and varied. He played hockey for many years for the Police and then for Crowborough Hockey club, where he met his wife. Guy enjoys the outdoors, particularly walking great distances across the South Downs and now along the many French footpaths of his region. He collects GB, US and Olympic stamps and Scottish Malt whisky. He is a keen motorcyclist, having recently passed his Advanced motorcyclist qualification. He is looking forward to tearing around the highways and byways of Europe, hopefully with Paula clinging on too. Guy has more work in the pipeline. He is currently just finishing his third project, with a fourth in the development stage.Links to watch or listen to all episodes at:https://indiebooksource.com/podcast

In this episode, recorded live at Tactical Trauma 2024, Dr Claire Park explores the critical lessons learned from civilian and military incidents, focusing on her extensive experience in the Army and their role as chief investigator in a UK trial examining responses to terrorist attacks.   The talk covers the significance of 'hot zones,' illustrated by detailed analyses of the London Bridge and Fishmongers' Hall attacks and key topics include risk assessment, the importance of rapid medical intervention, the concept of survivability, the need for integrated communication among emergency services, and the human factors influencing decision-making in high-pressure environments. Claire also delves into practical strategies like the 10-second triage and bridging interventions, emphasizing the need for timely and effective medical responses to save lives.   00:00 Introduction to Learning from Incidents 01:52 Setting the Scene: Hot Zones 01:55 Case Study: London Bridge Attack 04:23 Understanding Hot Zones 05:51 Case Study: Fishmongers Hall 07:58 Risk Assessment in Pre-Hospital Care 09:23 Communication and Coordination Challenges 10:16 International Models and Time Management 12:13 Triage and Life-Saving Interventions 15:18 Data and Research on Causes of Death 21:43 Human Factors in Emergency Response 24:00 Conclusion   Dr Claire Park is a consultant in pre-hospital emergency medicine for London's HEMS, as well as anaesthesia and critical care medicine at Kings College Hospital in London. She also is an army consultant with over 20 years of deployed military experience. Claire is the Medical Adviser to the Specialist Firearms teams of the Metropolitan Police Service and has worked closely with all of the emergency services in London on developing the joint response to high-threat incidents, particularly following the attacks of 2017. She is the Chief Investigator on a UK nationally-funded research grant looking at evidence for improving patient outcomes in the hot zone of major incidents. She is also a CTECC Committee member.

In recent years, policing in England and Wales has appeared to be trapped in a cycle of crisis. From high-profile scandals to criticisms of operational standards, concerns about the police's role and conduct have intensified. Perhaps most shockingly, a serving police officer was convicted of the murder of Sarah Everard, a tragedy that underscored the urgent need for accountability within the force.A subsequent review by Baroness Louise Casey highlighted deep-seated issues within the Metropolitan Police Service, pointing to "institutional racism, sexism, and homophobia" within the organization. Meanwhile, there's a growing perception that the police have deprioritized certain types of crime, like shoplifting. Political figures, too, have weighed in, accusing the police of double standards in their approach to protests and civil unrest.All of this has contributed to a significant decline in public trust. So, what exactly are the root issues? What realistic solutions could address these complex problems? And how might the current political climate impact the feasibility of any reforms?To explore these pressing questions, we are joined by three experts in crime and policing:Ben Bradford – Professor of Global City Policing in the Department of Security and Crime Science at University College LondonJonathan Jackson – Professor of Research Methodology in the Department of Methodology at the London School of EconomicsEmmeline Taylor – Professor of Criminology in the School of Policy and Global Affairs at City, University of LondonTogether, Ben, Jon, and Emmeline have edited a new special issue of The Political Quarterly titled Policing the Permacrisis, which dives into these challenges and potential solutions. Regular listeners might recall that The Political Quarterly shares our goal of making cutting-edge political and policy research accessible to a broad audience beyond academia. This episode marks the second installment in our occasional series where we discuss insightful work published in the journal. Mentioned in this episode:Policing the Permacrisis, in The Political Quarterly UCL's Department of Political Science and School of Public Policy offers a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of all fields of politics, including international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration. The Department is recognised for its world-class research and policy impact, ranking among the top departments in the UK on both the 2021 Research Excellence Framework and the latest Guardian rankings.

On the 3rd of March 2021, 33 year old Sarah Everard was kidnapped and murdered in South London.  A week after her disappearance, police officer Wayne Couzens was arrested and charged. He had used his badge to lure Sarah into his car by lying, and saying she was in breach of Covid Protocols.  The case became a watershed moment in the UK, devastating the community and leaving the nation understandably distrusting of the police. Steve Gaskin, a former Detective, became obsessed with the case and the failings of the MET police that led to Sarah's murder. Steve joined host Brent Sanders to discuss this case and the psychology of offending.  This content contains references to men's violence against women. If this content affected you, dial 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or Life Line on 13 11 14. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We're on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Inter-professional Learning across the Forensic Science and Paramedic Science Degrees It's okay to ask for help, Women! Can we ever fully separate our work and home lives? Philosophy suggests we should stop trying The Work-Life Divide is a Myth 2 Reasons Why Women Don't Ask for Help in Achieving Their Goals The perfect storm keeping women of colour behind at work Women as Mentors: Does She or Doesn't She? Mentors - Why don't women have them? 15 Workplace Coach YouTube Channels Four Lessons About Workplace Learning And Development From Children's Distance Learning The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles 7 adult learning theories and principles to enhance your education Learning Styles Don't Actually Exist, Studies Show The Stubborn Myth of “Learning Styles” Knowledge – Explicit, implicit and tacit: Philosophical aspects Tacit knowledge Crime Scene Investigator Learning across business sectors: knowledge sharing between aerospace and construction The value of informal workplace learning for police education teachers' professional development Joining the Police Training and progression This week's guests are:  Ruth Buckley is the Forensic Consultant for Crime Scene Examination for the Metropolitan Police Service. Previously an archaeologist, Ruth has spent the last three decades reconstructing past events through scene interpretation and the recovery of trace evidence. As the lead for this discipline, Ruth is keen to find ways to develop the scene examiners of the future through innovation and technology, as a way to compliment traditional established approaches. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-buckley-a7354b2b6/   Lisa Burke commenced her career with MET as a trainee in Fingerprint identification, moved into Crime Scene Examination and then progressed into Professional Development for Forensic Staff, creating and delivering training courses and undertaking 121 support. Lisa now manages Training, recruitment and innovation within Forensics.  Supporting a department of over 1200 people to develop the skills, knowledge, future technologies and techniques to keep pace with the challenges of policing in London. She also runs the Forensic STEM ambassadors programme undertaking outreach and awareness of Forensic Careers to children and young people. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-burke-7b675a137/   Dr. Carrie Graham has a reputation of understanding stated and unstated problems, then asking critical questions to help uncover clear and actionable solutions. Not believing in the “one-size-fits-all” approach she customises learning solutions to support complex individual and organisational learning needs. https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarriegraham/ https://www.drcarriegraham.com/  

Neil Basu QPM - Former Assistant Commissioner Special Operations Met Police (Counter Terrorism)Neil Basu is a prominent figure in British law enforcement, known for his role as Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations at the Metropolitan Police Service, leading the Counter Terrorism Command. With over three decades in the force, Basu has significantly impacted national and international security.Born in 1968 to an Indian father and a Welsh mother, Basu's multicultural upbringing in Staffordshire influenced his policing approach. He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1992 after studying Economics at Nottingham University. Rising through various roles, he gained extensive experience in frontline policing, investigations, and strategic leadership.In 2016, Basu became Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations, focusing on counter-terrorism. He led the UK's efforts against terrorist threats, advocating for a holistic strategy combining enforcement with community engagement. His work on the UK's Prevent strategy and leadership during the Salisbury poisonings investigation in 2018 were notable achievements.A strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, Basu promoted representation within the police force and received the Queen's Police Medal in 2016. Retiring in 2022, he continues to influence security and policing through advisory roles and public engagements. As a podcast guest, Basu offers valuable insights on leadership, counter-terrorism, and diversity in law enforcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this latest episode, I'm excited to welcome Island Influencer Carol Ann Kinley-Smith, an extraordinary force in criminology, forensic science, and investigative security. Carol Ann is committed to leveraging her diverse experiences to enrich society. She brings a wealth of expertise from her extensive career, operating at the highest levels in both investigative and intelligence capacities. Originally from the Isle of Man, Carol Ann returned from the UK in 2021 after a distinguished career that included heading Corporate Security and Investigations at the BBC and leading the Royalty Protection Command Team within the Metropolitan Police Service. Her roles have ranged from safeguarding the British Royal Family to spearheading teams assessing threats to high-profile figures. Currently, Carol Ann shares her wealth of knowledge as a lecturer at University College, where she teaches Forensic Science and Criminology. Her dedication to empowering students with industry insights promises to inspire future generations of professionals. Carol Ann's academic achievements are remarkable, especially as she admits she wasn't academically inclined during her school years. She earned a Distinction in an MSc in Legal and Criminological Psychology from Cumbria University. Her dissertation, which has recently been published and focuses on the experiences of policewomen navigating menopause, underscores her strong advocacy for women's support and resilience in demanding professional settings. Here is episode 111 with Island Influencer with Carol Ann Kinley-Smith.

In this episode Silva and I are joined by 2 guests - Monty Moncrieff MBE & Yvonne Shell. Monty Moncrieff - MBE is The Chief Exec of London Friend, a charity working to promote the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people and is the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the UK providing support since 1972 and Yvonne Shell is a Consultant Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, and senior academic. Yvonne currently works with the Metropolitan Police Service and HMPPS as a member of the London Chemsex Working Group, Project Sagamore, acting as research lead for crime within the chemsex context. Over the past few years as professionals we have seen startling increases in problematic use of crystal methamphetamine (including injecting), dependent GHB/GBL use requiring medically supported detoxification, and use in highly sexualised contexts including a high level of risky sexual behaviour, which has become known as chemsex. Engaging in chemsex can be managed by some. This can mean that there is minimal impact on an individual's general wellbeing, work, relationships with partners, friends, and family. For others though it can prove problematic. This episode explores the crimes, risks and vulnerabilities associated with chemsex, which is so very often a taboo subject. Talking about chems and chemsex is extremely important to ensure that those who need it get the help support they deserve as well as know they are not alone!

INDOMITABLE -MEET THE AUTHOR Podcast: LIVE - Episode 154 - GUY ROBIN Originally aired  Wednesday May 1,2024Featuring U K Author Guy Robin.ABOUT GUY: Guy grew up on the South coast of England, near Bournemouth. He lost his father when he was five and was brought up by his mother, who then secured his education at Reeds School in Surrey. At 21 he joined the Metropolitan Police Service, serving for 30 years in a variety of roles and departments, but regards his years at Battersea Police Station to have been his most enjoyable time in the Job!Since retirement from the Police Guy had worked as a document collection and statement taking agent. He has been a driver for several driving agencies and ended driving for one private client. Guy is married to Paula and they spent many years in a quiet town in Sussex. In 2023 they made the decision to try something new. In July of 2023 they finally moved to a house in a small village in the Dordogne region of France.The time and solitude afforded to him by the lockdown restrictions led to a fulfilment to write a piece of fiction in 2022. A second novel is now complete and is currently awaiting publication in early 2024. Guy has changed genre and written a historical fiction piece set during the first half of the 20th century.Guy's interests are many and varied. He played hockey for many years for the Police and then for Crowborough Hockey club, where he met his wife. Guy enjoys the outdoors, particularly walking great distances across the South Downs and now along the many French footpaths of his region. He collects GB, US and Olympic stamps and Scottish Malt whisky. He is a keen motorcyclist, having recently passed his Advanced motorcyclist qualification. He is looking forward to tearing around the highways and byways of Europe, hopefully with Paula clinging on too. Guy has more work in the pipeline. He is currently just finishing his third project, with a fourth in the development stage.Links to watch or listen to all episodes at:https://indiebooksource.com/podcast

fWotD Episode 2546: Death of Blair Peach Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day where we read the summary of the featured Wikipedia article every day.The featured article for Wednesday, 24 April 2024 is Death of Blair Peach.Clement Blair Peach (25 March 1946 – 24 April 1979) was a New Zealand teacher who was killed during an anti-racism demonstration in Southall, London, England. A campaigner and activist against the far right, in April 1979 Peach took part in an Anti-Nazi League demonstration in Southall against a National Front election meeting in the town hall and was hit on the head, probably by a member of the Special Patrol Group (SPG), a specialist unit within the Metropolitan Police Service. He died in hospital that night.An investigation by Commander John Cass of the Metropolitan Police's Complaints Investigation Bureau concluded that Peach had been killed by one of six SPG officers, and others had preserved their silence to obstruct his investigation. The report was not released to the public, but was available to John Burton, the coroner who conducted the inquest; excerpts from a leaked copy were also published in The Leveller and The Sunday Times in early 1980. In May 1980 the jury in the inquest arrived at a verdict of death by misadventure, although press and some pressure groups—notably the National Council for Civil Liberties—expressed concern that no clear answers had been provided, and at the way Burton conducted the inquest.Celia Stubbs, Peach's partner, campaigned for the Cass report to be released and for a full public inquiry. An inquiry was rejected, but in 1988 the Metropolitan Police paid £75,000 compensation to Peach's family. In 2009 Ian Tomlinson died after he was struck from behind by a member of the Territorial Support Group, the SPG's successor organisation; the parallels in the deaths proved to be the catalyst in the release of the Cass report to the public. The Metropolitan Police commissioner, Sir Paul Stephenson, released the report and supporting documentation. He also offered an official apology to Peach's family.The policing of the demonstration in Southall damaged community relations in the area. Since Peach's death the Metropolitan Police have been involved in a series of incidents and poorly conducted investigations—the 1993 murder of Stephen Lawrence, the death of Jean Charles de Menezes in 2005, the botched 2006 Forest Gate raid and the death of Tomlinson—all of which tarnished the image of the service. Peach's death has been remembered in the music of The Pop Group, Ralph McTell and Linton Kwesi Johnson; the National Union of Teachers set up the Blair Peach Award for work for equality and diversity issues and a school in Southall is named after him.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:37 UTC on Wednesday, 24 April 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Death of Blair Peach on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm Salli Standard.

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: • Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK • Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre • Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors • Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Revolut for kindly supporting this event.

Margaret A. Blenkush writes from her childhood home in South Saint Paul, Minnesota where she enjoys the changing seasons. Always a writer at heart, it was the COVID pandemic that challenged her to seek publication of her first novel, The Doctor of Bellechester. Enthusiastic response as in "When's the next book coming out?" and receiving an honorable mention for Best Catholic Novel in the 2023 Catholic Media Awards encouraged Margaret to continue writing about the adventures of Dr. M.E. Senty. A proud graduate of the College of St. Benedict (B.A.) and St. John's University, Collegeville (M.A. in Theology - Systematics), she became an Oblate of Saint Benedict's Monastery in 2010. A life-long learner who loves books and libraries, Margaret earned a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1991. In 2004, she contracted a rare auto-immune disease that forced an early retirement from her dream job as Director of the Instructional Services Center for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis from 1992-2004. When not writing, Margaret enjoys spending time with family, playing card and board games, gardening, volunteering and solving word and sudoku puzzles. She and her identical twin sister, Mary are enrolled in the University of Minnesota Twin Study where they participate in many and varied research projects. Currently, they are participating in a study on twins and aging. You can learn more about Margaret Blenkush and her work at https://www.margaretablenkush.com/.   TOPICS OF CONVERSATION About Welcome to Bellechester and the inspiration behind the story The importance of setting to the story Research around medicine and sleuthing in 1959 Learning more about the characters The writing process and drawing inspiration from personal experience What's next in the Dr. M.E. (Mary Elizabeth) Senty series?   WELCOME TO BELLECHESTER Meet the lovable and quirky residents of this idyllic 1959 Shropshire County village as Dr. Mary Elizabeth Senty arrives to join Dr. Harold Merton's medical practice. Detective Inspector William Donnelly has recently transferred to Bellechester from London's Metropolitan Police Service to deal with the rash of jewel thefts in the area. When local socialite Lady Beatrice Brantwell is enlisted to throw a gala as a ruse to flush out the thieves, she pairs the newcomers in hopes of kindling a romance. Despite the police's best efforts, jewels, including Mary Elizabeth's precious agate pendant, are stolen in an intricately planned heist. Can William and his officers solve the case and return the jewels to their rightful owners? Does love stand a chance between the career- minded doctor and duty-bound chief inspector? Find out in this gentle, cozy sequel to The Doctor of Bellechester which is sure to keep readers turning the pages.   CONNECT WITH MARGARET BLENKUSH: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marge.blenkush/about/  Website: https://www.margaretablenkush.com/  

My guest today is Dr Claire Park. Dr. Park is a Consultant in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine for London HEMS, and Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Kings College Hospital in London. She is also an army consultant with over 20 years of deployed military experience. Claire is the Medical Adviser to the Specialist Firearms teams of the Metropolitan Police Service and has worked closely with all of the emergency services in London on developing the joint response to high threat incidents, in particular following the attacks of 2017. She is also the Chief Investigator on a UK nationally funded research grant looking at evidence for improving patient outcomes in the hot zone of major incidents.  I am excited to have Claire on the show because she has a unique combination of real-world experience in combat theaters and practical experience and research in civilian tactical law enforcement. She has also been at the forefront of the UK's new approach to mass casualty events and the 10 second triage system.  Contact Info Dr. Claire Park claire@etma.lifeX - @ClairePark01

Join BP, Coop and Justin as we review An American Werewolf in London, the 1981 comedy horror werewolf film written and directed by John Landis. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, the film stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne and John Woodvine. The title is a cross between An American in Paris and Werewolf of London. The film's plot follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in England, causing David to become a werewolf under the next full moon. Chapters 00:00 David! 00:11 Title Sequence 00:29 Introducing An American Werewolf in London 00:55 Overall Thoughts 04:24 Favourite Parts 09:40 What We Disliked 13:42 Trivia 16:29 Ratings 17:49 Final Thoughts 21:09 Thank You 21:42 She Wolf Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below. ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shop our Store!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tip us $5⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ↪ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the Film Landis wrote the first draft of the screenplay for the film in 1969 and shelved it for over a decade. Prospective financiers believed that Landis' script was too frightening to be a comedy film and too humorous to be a horror film. After achieving success in Hollywood with the comedies The Kentucky Fried Movie, National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers, Landis was able to secure financing from PolyGram Pictures to produce An American Werewolf in London. An American Werewolf in London was released in the US by Universal Pictures on August 21, 1981. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. Since its release, it has become a cult classic. A sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, was released by Hollywood Pictures in 1997 and received mostly negative reviews upon its release. Filming took place between February and March 1981 because director John Landis wanted the film to take place during poor weather. The moors were filmed around the Black Mountains in Wales, and East Proctor is in reality the tiny village of Crickadarn, about six miles (9.7 km) southeast of Builth Wells off the A470. The Angel of Death statue was a prop added for the film, but the red phone box is real, though the Welsh road signs were covered by a fake tree. The pub shown in the film known as the Slaughtered Lamb was actually a cottage located in Crickadarn, and the interior scenes were filmed in the Black Swan, Old Lane, Martyrs Green in Surrey. An American Werewolf in London was the first film allowed to shoot in Piccadilly Circus in 15 years. Landis accomplished this by inviting 300 members of London's Metropolitan Police Service to a screening of his new film The Blues Brothers. The police were so impressed by his work that they granted the production a two-night filming permit between the hours of 1 and 4am. Traffic was stopped only three times for two-minute increments to film the automobile stunts involving the double-decker bus. Other filming locations included Putney General Hospital, Chiswick Maternity Hospital, Redcliffe Square in Earl's Court, the area around Tower Bridge, Tottenham Court Road Underground station, London Zoo, Putney High Street, Belgravia, Hampstead and Southwark. Filming also took place at Twickenham Film Studios in Richmond Upon Thames. #anamericanwerewolfinlondon #werewolf #review #retrospective #horror #movie #death #horrorfilm #splatter #deathscene #blood #gore #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #graphic #trivia #childsplay #creature #spooky #johnlandis #shakira #shewolf

SHOP OUR STOREJoin BP, Coop and Justin as we review An American Werewolf in London, the 1981 comedy horror werewolf film written and directed by John Landis. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, the film stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne and John Woodvine. The title is a cross between An American in Paris and Werewolf of London. The film's plot follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in England, causing David to become a werewolf under the next full moon.Follow the Complete Guide to Horror Movies podcast on our social channels below.↪ TikTok↪ Instagram↪ Facebook↪ Twitter↪ Letterboxd↪ Subscribe to our YouTube channel↪ Tip us $5↪ Linktree↪ Website↪ Shop our Store!CHAPTERS00:00 David!00:11 Title Sequence00:29 Introducing An American Werewolf in London00:55 Overall Thoughts04:24 Favourite Parts09:40 What We Disliked13:42 Trivia16:29 Ratings17:49 Final Thoughts21:09 Thank You21:42 She WolfLandis wrote the first draft of the screenplay for the film in 1969 and shelved it for over a decade. Prospective financiers believed that Landis' script was too frightening to be a comedy film and too humorous to be a horror film. After achieving success in Hollywood with the comedies The Kentucky Fried Movie, National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers, Landis was able to secure financing from PolyGram Pictures to produce An American Werewolf in London.An American Werewolf in London was released in the US by Universal Pictures on August 21, 1981. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. Since its release, it has become a cult classic. A sequel, An American Werewolf in Paris, was released by Hollywood Pictures in 1997 and received mostly negative reviews upon its release.Filming took place between February and March 1981 because director John Landis wanted the film to take place during poor weather.The moors were filmed around the Black Mountains in Wales, and East Proctor is in reality the tiny village of Crickadarn, about six miles (9.7 km) southeast of Builth Wells off the A470. The Angel of Death statue was a prop added for the film, but the red phone box is real, though the Welsh road signs were covered by a fake tree.The pub shown in the film known as the Slaughtered Lamb was actually a cottage located in Crickadarn, and the interior scenes were filmed in the Black Swan, Old Lane, Martyrs Green in Surrey.An American Werewolf in London was the first film allowed to shoot in Piccadilly Circus in 15 years. Landis accomplished this by inviting 300 members of London's Metropolitan Police Service to a screening of his new film The Blues Brothers. The police were so impressed by his work that they granted the production a two-night filming permit between the hours of 1 and 4am. Traffic was stopped only three times for two-minute increments to film the automobile stunts involving the double-decker bus. Other filming locations included Putney General Hospital, Chiswick Maternity Hospital, Redcliffe Square in Earl's Court, the area around Tower Bridge, Tottenham Court Road Underground station, London Zoo, Putney High Street, Belgravia, Hampstead and Southwark.Filming also took place at Twickenham Film Studios in Richmond Upon Thames.#anamericanwerewolfinlondon #werewolf #review #retrospective #horror #movie #death #horrorfilm #splatter #deathscene #blood #gore #scarymovie #horror #completeguidetohorror #horrormovie #scary #creepy #graphic #trivia #childsplay #creature #spooky #johnlandis #shakira #shewolf

High standards are crucial for maintaining public trust in the police – but in recent years the reputation of the Metropolitan Police has been damaged by a number of scandals. Sir Mark Rowley was appointed as Met Commissioner in September 2022 with a mandate to bring in higher standards of policing, reduce crime rates, and deliver more trust in the Met Police. At this Institute for Government event, the Commissioner set out how he intends to achieve his priorities, including through changes to police structures, improved leadership, and the New Met for London plan. The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director at the Institute for Government. Following his brief opening remarks, the Commissioner took part in a Q&A with the in-person and online audience.  

High standards are crucial for maintaining public trust in the police – but in recent years the reputation of the Metropolitan Police has been damaged by a number of scandals. Sir Mark Rowley was appointed as Met Commissioner in September 2022 with a mandate to bring in higher standards of policing, reduce crime rates, and deliver more trust in the Met Police. At this Institute for Government event, the Commissioner set out how he intends to achieve his priorities, including through changes to police structures, improved leadership, and the New Met for London plan. The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director at the Institute for Government. Following his brief opening remarks, the Commissioner took part in a Q&A with the in-person and online audience.

In this session Eoin speaks with Claire Park on a new primary triage tool developed by Claire and a research team. It has been accepted and agreed by NHS England for use by all UK ambulance services and prospectively by National Police and Fire Services. It has also been adopted by the UK MOD to roll out across all UK military personnel internationally. Claire Park is a Consultant in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine for London HEMS, and Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine at Kings College Hospital in London. She also is an army consultant with over 20 years of deployed military experience. Claire is the medical adviser to the Specialist Firearms teams of the Metropolitan Police Service, and has worked closely with all of the emergency services in London on developing the joint response to high threat incidents, in particular following the attacks of 2017.   She is the Chief Investigator on a UK nationally funded research grant looking at evidence for improving patient outcomes in the hot zone in major incidents and has developed relationships in this area with many members of the Committee Tactical Emergency Casualty Care CTECC over the last 4 to 5 years.

When an armed police officer shot and killed a man the investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct recommended that the objective civil law test be applied. The Metropolitan Police Service disagreed and thus began this case about the standard we expect from the police in public life. https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribe Music from bensound.com

Dame Sara Thornton DBE QPM is a Professor of Modern Slavery Policy at the Rights Lab in the University of Nottingham where her focus is on research in the area of prevention, business responses, supply chains, and the role of the financial sector in tackling modern slavery. She is particularly focussed on the important role of investors and works as a modern slavery consultant for CCLA Investment Management.Dame Sara completed a three-year term as the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner in April 2022, a role in which she spearheaded the UK's fight against human trafficking and modern slavery. She joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1986. During her 33-year career within policing she served as Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police from 2007 until 2015. She was the national lead on intelligence; Vice-Chair of ACPO Terrorism and Allied Matters; Director of the Police National Assessment Centre; and ACPO Vice-President. She was the first Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council from 2015 to 2019. She was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 2006, made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2011 and a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2019. She has been recognised with a Career Achievement Award from the Police Training Authority Trustees and the Sir Robert Peel Medal for Outstanding Leadership in Evidence-Based Policing. She is an Honorary Air Commodore in the Royal Air Force supporting the work of the auxiliary police squadron, Chair of the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit Leadership Advisory Board, and a trustee and board member of the Police Foundation.She is an Honorary Professor in Modern Slavery at the University of Liverpool and holds honorary doctorates from Durham University, Oxford Brookes and Buckinghamshire New University. Dame Sara's top tip is to eat the frog for breakfast - get the nasty things over and done with. It is always tempting to procrastinate, to delay tough decisions, but that only leads to worry. A leader needs to be thinking clearly and not weighed down by worrying about things that they should have done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2014, Anthony Walgate was found dead in a street in Barking, East London. The Metropolitan Police Service said there were no suspicious circumstances: it was another sad overdose. But the 23-year-old fashion student's mother, Sarah Sak, and his friends refused to believe detectives.Then, months later, two more young men were found dead nearby. Still, the police refused to link the deaths of Gabriel Kovari and Daniel Whitworth with Anthony's.Detectives were suspicious of Stephen Port, a chef who had reported Anthony's death to emergency services. They'd even charged him with perverting the course of justice. But then, when a fourth young man was found dead, the inquiry took a darker turn.This podcast charts Sarah Sak and fight for justice against Britain's biggest police force, into the world's most famous courthouse and face-to-face with one of England's most notorious serial killers.Subscribe to ‘Behind The Crimes' here.You can order a copy of her book, A Life Stolen, here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit robertmurphy.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode Laura talks with special guest Henry Riley, LBC journalist, about Sarah Everard's abduction, rape and murder by Wayne Couzens, a Metropolitan Police officer. What followed was a nationwide outpouring of grief, shock and anger. Women shared stories of male violence whilst the Metropolitan Police downplayed Couzen's as an unfortunate ‘bad apple' and declared he ‘was not a police officer.' Since Sarah we've heard nonstop about police officer's including David Carrick perpetrating abuse and violence towards women. More recently Wayne Couzen's extensive indecent exposure history was revealed, and the fact women reported him but the Metropolitan Police Service failed to act. Henry shares his investigation into PC Terry Melka, a police officer convicted of indecent exposure who is still a serving Metropolitan police officer. Laura details her experience of working in the Metropolitan Police and how police perpetrators were dealt with. This important interview was recorded on the day Baroness Louise Casey published her deeply disturbing 363-page report detailing institutional racism, sexism, misogyny and homophobia in the Metropolitan Police. Baroness Casey has called for urgent root and branch reform of the “Boys Club” that's the UK's largest police service. Trigger warning: Listener discretion is advised. Socials: Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod YouTube @crimeanalyst #SarahEverard #CaseyReview #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #MaleViolence #IndecentExposure #Rape #Femicide #Misogyny #DomesticAbuse #WayneCouzens #DavidCarrick Clip https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/baroness-louise-casey-metropolitan-police-investigation-report-review-b1068612.html   Sources https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/met-police-officer-caught-masturbating-train/ https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/metropolitan-police-officer-image-corpse-jailed-portsmouth/ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jan/16/metropolitan-police-officer-david-carrick-revealed-as-serial-rapist https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64827593 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/nov/02/met-police-officers-plead-guilty-over-photos-taken-at-scene-of-sisters-deaths https://www.met.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/met/about-us/baroness-casey-review/update-march-2023/baroness-casey-review-march-2023.pdf   Crime Analyst Merch https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/   Leave a Review If you want to support my work and Crime Analyst and if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode was first published on 8 December, 2021. A year after releasing the series, John heads back to east London looking for answers as CJ's murder remains unsolved. It comes as teenage murders reach a 13-year high in London and growing numbers of grieving families seek some kind of justice.If you have any information on the case you can contact John directly and confidentially on Twitter @thejohnsimpson or by email: john.simpson@thetimes.co.ukAnyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.If you've been affected by any of the issues in this podcast you find information at the below sites and numbers:https://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bereavement/ or 01708 765200https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ or 08 08 16 89 111 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 25 September, 2020. John tracks down CJ's father and talks to him about his absence from the 14-year-old's life.Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Breakmaster Cylinder and Jordan Powell."Candlepower" by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under CC BY 3.0.Clips: BBC, ITV, Sky News, ITN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 4 September, 2020. On the third anniversary of CJ Davis' death John speaks to the lead investigator in the 14-year-old's murder and reviews the evidence considered in the case.Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Jordan Powell and Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons).Actor: Tione Chance.Clips: Link Up TV YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 28 August, 2020. In the latest instalment of the series, we hear from a witness who tried to save 14-year-old CJ Davis after he was shot.Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional Music by Jordan Powell, Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons) and Breakmaster Cylinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 21 August, 2020. In this episode we examine the gang culture of east London to look for clues as to what happened to CJ, who was apparently caught up in this murky world.Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Anyone concerned they may know of a child being the victim of grooming can contact the police on 101 or the NSPCC.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Clips: UK Drill YouTube channel, Olympic YouTube Channel, BBC3.Additional music: Jordan Powell, Chris Zabriskie (licensed under Creative Commons) and Breakmaster Cylinder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 14 August, 2020. CJ Davis was shot dead and killed in east London in 2017. He was 14 years old. In this episode John explores how he was forced to leave mainstream education and attend a pupil referral unit, precipitating a fall into a criminal world.Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Clips: UK Drill YouTube channel.Additional music by Jordan Powell (licensed under Creative Commons). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was first published on 7th August, 2020.In the first of a special series on Stories of our times, the Times' Crime Correspondent John Simpson attempts to work out who killed a 14-year-old boy in broad daylight back in September 2017 in Newham, east London. CJ Davis' murder has never been solved but the case remains active. Content warning: Description of suicidal ideation.Host: John Simpson, crime correspondent at The Times. Support numbers: If you've been affected by anything in this programme contact Samaritans for free on 116 123. Investigation: Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.Original music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.Additional music by Jordan Powell, Daniel Birch and Breakmaster Cylinder.Actors: Praise Aguda, Tione Chance.Clips used: BBC, ITV, UK Drill YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from a request from a local West London group for blind and partially sighted people to join a series of self defence classes run by the Metropolitan Police in West London the Met decided to look into how accessible their crime prevention material was for visually impaired people. After initially contacting the RNIB for help and advice around how to make their crime prevention material more accessible, the Met and the RNIB started to forge a closer partnership to help make the Met's services more accessible to blind and partially sighted people. The next steps in this on-going partnership between the Met and the RNIB was the recent roll out of the RNIB visual awareness e-learning training course for Officers and staff.  RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey was joined at the Met's headquarters, New Scotland Yard in Central London by Stephen Weymouth RNIB Partnership Development Manager, Chief Inspector Karl Spour and Police Constable Lisanne Rice from the Metropolitan Police Service, West Area Devision. Toby began by asking Lisanne about that first connection with the local blind and partially sighted group came about and how things progressed to the RNIB visual awareness e-learning training. With Stephen then talking more about what is covered in the e-learning course and how the course helps businesses, organisations and service providers better meet the needs of their blind and partially sighted customers, clients and service users. Karl and Lisanne then talked about some of the feedback they have had from Officers and staff who have been through the first round of the RNIB visual awareness e-learning training course with some really positive comments on how the course has made a real difference in so many ways including how best to communicate with blind and partially sighted people. Karl then highlighted one piece of feedback from a Detective Sargent who has been in the Met for over 26 years who lost his own sight in 2014 who is still involved in live investigations and he said ‘taking the knowledge that is provided from the training and applying it to the community that we police, this will go a real long way to build trust and confidence within the community' and his hope is that the training will  be spread across the whole of the Met. This is a great partnership between the Metropolitan Police and the RNIB with the hope that in the near future the RNIB visual awareness e-learning training will be rolled out for all Met Officers and staff with the hope that more Police forces will not only take up the e-learning course but also work with the RNIB like the Met has done to implement other services to in a way better meet the needs of blind and partially sighted people. If you work for or know of an organisation like the Metropolitan Police who would like to find out more about working closer with the RNIB and maybe rolling out the visual awareness e-learning training course or other ways of helping to make their services more accessible for blind and partially sighted people, do either make contact with Stephen Weymouth, RNIB Partnership Development Manager via emailing Stephen.Weymouth@rnib.org.uk or either call the RNIB helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit the RNIB website for more information - https://www.rnib.org.uk (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 horror comedy film written and directed by John Landis. An international co-production of the United Kingdom and the United States, the film stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne and John Woodvine. The film's plot follows two American backpackers, David and Jack, who are attacked by a werewolf while travelling in England, causing David to question whether he will become a werewolf under the next full moon.  The film made $62 million worldwide against the budget of $5.8 million and At the 54th Academy Awards, it won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Makeup.Landis wrote the first draft of the screenplay for the film in 1969 and shelved it for over a decade. Prospective financiers believed that Landis' script was too frightening to be a comedy film and too humorous to be a horror film. After achieving success in Hollywood with the comedies The Kentucky Fried Movie, National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers, Landis was able to secure financing from PolyGram Pictures to produce An American Werewolf in London.An American Werewolf in London was the first film allowed to shoot in Piccadilly Circus in 15 years. Landis accomplished this by inviting 300 members of London's Metropolitan Police Service to a screening of his new film The Blues Brothers. The police were so impressed by his work that they granted the production a two-night filming permit between the hours of 1 and 4 a.m. Traffic was stopped only three times for two-minute increments to film the automobile stunts involving the double-decker bus.An American Werewolf in London was released in the US by Universal Pictures on August 21, 1981. It was a critical and commercial success, winning the 1981 Saturn Award for Best Horror Film and the first ever Academy Award for Best Makeup. Since its release, it has become a cult classic.In December 2017, Max Landis confirmed on Twitter that he had completed the first draft of the script for a reboot of the film. But beginning in late 2017, accusations by a number of women that Landis had abused them emotionally or sexually began to emerge publicly. In the wake of those allegations, it remains unknown if Landis will be replaced or if the project will be put on indefinite hold.In November 2019, Variety reported that Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead comic book series, was in consideration to serve as a producer for a new reboot.$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$ Just in case anyone has too much money and wants to give a bit to us to help with our hosting n stuff. It would be amazing if you fancied sending us some pennies - thank you.https://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders $£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£$£ Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode: 0022 Release Date:  5th of May 2022 Podcast Writer: Paige Keningale  Theme Song: Wolf Moon- Unicorn Heads.  Voice overs: Dr Susanne Knabe-nicol aka the Police Science Dr Podcast Email: podcasts@acia.org.uk  Podcast Webpage: https://www.acia.org.uk/Podcasts ,  https://www.leapodcasts.com/  Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ACIA_org,  LinkedIn: Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts (UK).  Bio:  Mark Nuttall has an extensive counter-crime and risk background with over 20 years' experience as a global risk management, anti-financial crime, and international security specialist. He has a background in security, law enforcement, geopolitics, international organisations, corporates, financial institutions, project management and risk consultancies. Mark has been a Detective/ Serious and Organised Crime (Warranted Police Officer) for the Metropolitan Police Service,  Executive staff/ Criminal Intelligence for Interpol and now is a Director for a risk special services in Singapore.    Mark has the following publications that may be of interest to you 'Bribery, corruption, geopolitics and investigation', in the 'Handbook of Security and the Environment' published by Edward Elgar Publishing (2021) ‘Who or What are ‘Police'? A Speculation on Why Organised ‘Crime' Succeeds' published online by RUSI SHOC (2021)  Committee member - 'Preemployment background screening and vetting (PBSV) guideline' published by ASIS International (2022).                                                                 

Gamal ‘G' Turawa is a British facilitator, speaker, and coach. As founder, managing director, and lead facilitator of Purple Frogs Connections Ltd., G delivers workshops and presentations internationally within the public and private sectors. He's the subject of Cherish Oteka's 2021 docudrama, The Black Cop, which has been nominated for a 2022 BAFTA for Best British short film. G shares the journey that led to him being the UK's first black openly gay police officer for London's Metropolitan Police Service. 

In this episode of the Us People Podcast. Jeff Boothe - Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service and I have a calm conversation when we talk about:The Importance of knowing your roots, his parents both being Jamaican and coming to London in the late '50s He talks about being born and raised in BrixtonSeeing powerful black people in positions of authority, running their own businesses and him genuinely loving the experience of living in Brixton because of the culture & food Having a cultural change as he and his family move He talks about being lucky enough to receive a basketball scholarship and moving to America, which to him was life-changing Joining the police service and whyWe talk about being unconsciously incompetent but as time changes evolving and become consciously competent and more aware.  What a day in Jeff Boothe's life is like and how he deals with things Wanting more people from different cultures and backgrounds to join the polices service Going out into the communities and having challenging conversations with the public, but also talks to them about the positive side of the police service, and to talk to them about some fantastic opportunities career-wise. We also talk about knife crime, diversity, some of the politics within the police service and so much more. Jeff Boothe is a Chief Superintendent in the Metropolitan Police Service and he leads the Crime Prevention, Inclusion and Engagement Team (CPIE) at New Scotland Yard. He is currently leading on the MPS drive to increase the number of Black, Asian and Minority staff and Women being recruited into the service, by way of a coordinated Outreach approach. After 24 years' service with the British Transport Police, Jeff joined the Metropolitan Police Service to be part of the Commissioners 20/20 Change Programme and bring about lasting change to a global city. The borough has seen a 30% reduction in serious youth violence.{Thank You So much, Mr Boothe, for being a guest, and teaching us about rebuilding trust, in our community, cultures and society}"{Everything Starts With Us If We Just Look In The Mirror And Don't Deny Ourselves From The Truth}"  - Savia RocksMet Police Website: https://www.met.police.uk/car/careers/met/police-officer-roles/?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=Met_Constable&utm_term=police_force_application&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjc2QBhDgARIsAMc3SqQ-NTtoqIHv5VB2D-sT311BV-rEw-ZveG6Ry1v9bj3hQmbxQpOV2rYaAmJ8EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsLink: https://croydonbid.com/news/meet-croydon%E2%80%99s-new-borough-commanderBecome Part of The Us People Podcast Community & Donate: https://donorbox.org/us-people-podcastSavia Rocks Website: https://www.savia.rocks/Rate This Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/uspeoplepodcastSupport the show (https://donorbox.org/us-people-podcast)

The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning Thursday after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital's mayor.Mayor Sadiq Khan had recently threatened to oust Dick from her role, saying she wasn't doing enough to reform the Metropolitan Police, Britain's largest police force, and tackle growing accusations of misogyny and racism within her ranks.Khan said late Thursday it was clear the only way to overhaul the force urgently was to have "new leadership right at the top of the Metropolitan Police.”Dick, who has headed the force since 2017 and is the first woman to lead Scotland Yard, said it was with “huge sadness” that it has become clear that Khan "no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue.”“He has left me no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service,” she said in a statement.Dick, 61, added that she will stay in her role for a short period to ensure the force's stability while a replacement is found.A report last week by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the police watchdog, condemned misogyny, bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment among a dozen officers, most of them based in central London's Charing Cross police station.The report cited officers joking about rape and using other offensive language in social media messages, and said the incidents were part of a wider culture that can't be blamed on a few “bad apples.”Khan said last week he was “not satisfied” with Dick's response to calls for change following scandals including the killing of a woman by a serving police officer and the behavior of officers cited by the police watchdog.“Last week, I made clear to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner the scale of the change I believe is urgently required to rebuild the trust and confidence of Londoners in the Met and to root out the racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying, discrimination and misogyny that still exists," Khan said.He thanked Dick for her 40 years of policing service.Dick faced intense pressure to quit last year after a police officer, Wayne Couzens, was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a woman, Sarah Everard, who was walking home at night in London. Everard's slaying by a serving officer shocked the nation, and the police force's subsequent handling of vigils and protests against Everard's slaying also came under heavy fire.Dick acknowledged Thursday that the Everard case and others had “damaged confidence” in her force.- By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

Kul Mahay has over 3 decades experience in the leadership space.  He works with organisations and leaders to develop powerful cultures of high value, and performance which is built all around their people.   On this episode he's chatting with Sal Naseem, who amongst other leadership and diversity roles is the Regional Director for London for the Independent Office for Police Conduct.  On February 1st, 2022 the IOPC published their recommendations made to the Metropolitan Police Service.  Their report found evidence of bullying and discrimination within the ranks. In this show, you'll find out more about the report, hear Kul and Sal discussing "Canteen Culture", and many more points about building, maintaining and growing diverse workplaces through Human Centred Leadership. Find more details of the IOPC's recommendations and their report here: https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/iopc-recommendations-tackle-met-culture-after-investigation-uncovers-bullying-and-harassment  ______________________________ ABOUT THE PODCAST SERIES During these shows, you‘ll hear Kul chatting with fellow leaders from around the world, who are recognised as being at the top of their game.  Together they‘ll explore what emotional intelligence in practice actually looks like, and the benefits it could bring to your teams. It‘s a movement to transform the way we see leadership, and to create powerful cultures where people feel seen, heard, valued and appreciated. Please join the movement and FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE to this Podcast. FOLLOW ► https://www.linkedin.com/in/kulmahay-leadership/

Now we know the cause of death of Miss Jean Milne we return to the witness reports and the crime scene to determine how forensic science experts and the investigation team work backwards to create a timeline to determine the date of death. This episode discusses a potentially important piece of evidence that was found at the scene.  CONTENT WARNING: This episode looks at content relating to murder and what happens to a body after death has taken place. For further discussion and resources relating to the podcast please visit our Facebook group. Speakers in this episode include Professor Lucina Hackman from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, Detective Constable Helen Ireland, Forensic Pathologist Kerryann Shearer, Alex Prentice QC, Commander Dave McLaren from the Metropolitan Police Service, fingerprint expert Caroline Gibb and Jo Millington a forensic scientist who specialises in blood stain pattern analysis reveals a key piece of evidence from the scene.  Inside Forensic Science is an Adventurous Audio Ltd production for the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) at the University of Dundee and was funded by The Leverhulme Trust. The series is narrated by Pennie Latin, the researcher was Heather Doran (Public Engagement Manager, LRCFS) and the consultant was Pauline Mack (Digital Learning Technology Lead, LRCFS).

We love comics, and you do, too, which is why we've loaded this episode of the Major Spoilers Podcast with twice the comic reviews and we're still keeping with the low, low price of FREE! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! SUPPORT THE JAWIIN COMID DRIVE FOR SERVICE MEMBERS! http://comicdriveforservicemembers.com NEWS http://majorspoilers.com/2018/10/05/brian-michael-bendis-announces-new-curated-wonder-comics-imprint/ REVIEWS STEPHEN THE EMPTY MAN #1 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jesús Hervás Publisher: BOOM! Studios Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The nation is in the grip of a terrible pandemic. The so-called Empty Man disease causes insanity and violence. Government quarantines are mandatory. One of the afflicted is Melissa Kerry, and the next step should be to quarantine her—but those who enter quarantine are never seen again. Melissa's family won't let that happen. All they have to do is care for her, keep her worsening condition a secret—and they'll do anything, trust anyone, to keep her safe. [rating:4/5] JAMES BOND 007 #1 Writer: Greg Pak Artist: Marc Laming Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: November 7, 2018 SOLICITATION: The ODD JOB epic begins in a new ongoing James Bond comic series by superstars GREG PAK (Planet Hulk, Mech Cadet Yu) and MARC LAMING (Star Wars, Wonder Woman)! Agent 007 tracks a smuggler into Singapore to secure a dangerous case, contents unknown. But a Korean mystery man wants the case as well, for very different reasons. And if Bond and this new rival don't kill each other, the ruthless terrorist organization known as ORU will be more than happy to finish the job. [rating:3.5/5] MATTHEW TERRIFICS ANNUAL #1 Writer:James Asmus, Mark Russell, Gene Luen Yang Artist: Evan "Doc" Shaner, Joe Bennett, Viktor Bogdanovic Publisher: DC Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 It's three startling Terrifics tales, kicking off with a deadly nightmare at Stagg Manor! When a plot to steal Plastic Man's powers goes awry, the Terrifics' new home and everyone in it are at the mercy of stealthy plastic monsters. Looks like Sapphire picked the wrong day to host a Halloween dance for her Stagg Industries internship program! Next up, discover the secret origin of Java the caveman, and the secret he's keeping will shock you. Last but not least, we uncover Tom Strong's hidden adventure in the Dark Multiverse—hold on to your holy socks! [rating:3.5/5] TONY STARK, IRON MAN #5 Writer: Dan Slott Artist:Gang Hyuk Lim Publisher:Marvel Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: October 31, 2018 20/20 VISION! The future has arrived! The return of Tony Stark's smarter brother, Arno. A classic Iron Man villain reappears. And a new alliance is forged that will plague Shell-Head for years to come. [rating:2/5] RODRIGO DINOSAUCERS #4 Writer: Michael Uslan Artist: Jason Millet Publisher: Lion Forge Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov 14, 2018 The Secret Scouts and the Dinosaucers team up against the Tyrannos in an all out war! With a plan up their sleeves to exploit the Tyrannos' weakness, can the Secret Scouts and their new allies take down Rex and his armada? Meanwhile on Reptilon, Quackpot unleashes a secret weapon against the Resistance-but Princess Dei has a secret weapon of her own! [rating: 2.5/5] GOD OF WAR #1 Writer: Chris Roberson Artist: Tony Parker Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Cover Price: $3.99 Release Date: Nov/14/18 Kratos, God of War, has returned! His war on the gods of Olympus long past, Kratos builds a new life for himself in the remote Norse wilds. Seeking to put the rage that defined most of his life behind him, Kratos inadvertently sparks a feud with a mysterious cult of berserkers after attempting to save a stranger being mauled by a monstrous bear. But for the former Ghost of Sparta, no good deed goes unpunished. [rating: 4/5] ASHLEY LAGUARDIA #1 Writer: Nnedi Okorafor Artist: Tana Ford Publisher: Dark Horse/Berger Books Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: Dec 5, 2018 Set in an alternative world where aliens have come to Earth and integrated with society, LaGuardia revolves around a pregnant Nigerian-American doctor, Future Nwafor Chukwuebuka who has just returned to NYC under mysterious conditions. After smuggling an illegal alien plant named ''Letme Live'' through LaGuardia International and Interstellar Airport's customs and security, she arrives at her grandmother's tenement, the New Hope Apartments in the South Bronx. There, she and Letme become part of a growing population of mostly African and shape-shifting alien immigrants, battling against interrogation, discrimination and travel bans, as they try to make it in a new land. But, as the birth of her child nears, Future begins to change. What dark secret is she hiding? Written by Nnedi Okorafor, Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy Award winner (Who Fears Death, Binti, Akata series) and illustrated by Tana Ford (Silk, Duck!), the team behind Black Panther: Long Live the King #6. [rating: 5/5] BODYGUARD Starring: Richard Madden Publisher: Neflix Release Date: Oct 24, 2018 A contemporary thriller featuring the Royalty and Specialist Protection Branch of London's Metropolitan Police Service. [rating: 5/5] MAJOR SPOILERS POLL OF THE WEEK http://majorspoilers.com/2018/11/04/major-spoilers-poll-of-the-week-jingle-bells-batman-smells/ CLOSE Contact us at podcast@majorspoilers.com Call the Major Spoilers Hotline at (785) 727-1939. 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