Podcasts about Police Interceptors

And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…Welcome back to the Chris Moyles Show on Radio X Podcast. This week, we said a-goodbye to our brilliant Executive Producer Pippa. She's off to go and turn up the feel good with the lass from Britain's Got Talent and the bloke from Police Interceptors.Humphrey Ker, Executive Director of Wrexham A.F.C, came in to chat about the 4th series of Welcome To Wrexham. He told us about their plans for the club, his experience with fans, and also cleared up a few transfer rumours…Friend of the show Alex Horne dropped by to chat about the latest series of The Horne Section TV Show. The last time Alex was on, he revealed that there's only one Taskmaster contestant he didn't like working with. Unfortunately, we still don't know who, but it turns out his comments caused quite a stir…With two bottles of Champagne in clutch, Richard Ashcroft gatecrashed Pippa's final day celebrations to chat to the team about his first new music since 2018! He also told us all about his upcoming summer supporting Oasis on their reunion tour.And of course, we had a few things up our sleeve for Pippa's last day…“What else can I expect from the podcast?” I hear you ask! How about you mind your own damn business??Chinese TrumpCaptain Crapbeard sounds like Rachel ReevesWhatsApp MessagesEnjoy!The Chris Moyles Show on Radio XWeekdays 6:30am - 10am

Send us a textThis week, we're stepping out of the fire station and into the fast-paced, high-pressure world of policing with a truly extraordinary guest.Ben Pearson has spent the last 19 years fighting crime on the front lines as a member of the elite Roads Policing Unit of West Yorkshire Police. As a key figure in Channel 5's hit series Police Interceptors, Ben has been at the center of some of the most intense and dangerous moments imaginable—chasing down criminals at high speeds, arresting murderers, rapists, and violent offenders, and bringing justice to some of the toughest cases out there. His career has been defined by courage, precision, and a relentless drive to serve and protect.But Ben's story is about so much more than what you see on TV. It's a journey that takes us behind the badge, offering an intimate look at the reality of life as a police officer—the highs, the lows, and the toll it can take. After years of dealing with fatal collisions, witnessing unspeakable tragedies, and losing his parents, Ben found himself fighting a battle he never saw coming. His mental health deteriorated under the weight of trauma and loss, and he discovered just how unprepared the system was to help those who serve in such high-stakes roles.connect with Ben HEREBen's Youtube HEREWe only feature the latest 200 episodes of the podcast on public platforms so to access our podcast LIBRARY, every Debrief & document CLICK HEREPODCAST GIFT - Get your FREE subscription to essential Firefighting publications HERE A big thanks to our partners for supporting this episode.GORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyPATROL STORE UKIDEXHAIX Footwear - Get offical podcast discount on HAIX HEREXendurance - to hunt performance & endurance 20% off HERE with code ffp20Lyfe Linez -  Get Functional Hydration FUEL for FIREFIGHTERS, Clean no sugar  for daily hydration. 80% of people live dehydrated and  for firefighters this costHibern8 - a plant based sleep aid specially designed to promote a restful night's sleep and awaken you feeling refreshed and energisedPlease support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew

This week on the Everything Actioncast, Zach and Chris head into the post-apocalypse (?) of 1979's Max Max to celebrate the 45th anniversary of George Miller's classic. Miller's debut film, Mad Max is set in a dystopian Australia on the brink of societal collapse. Mel Gibson stars as Max Rockatansky, one of the few remaining police officers trying to maintain law and order. A sadistic motorcycle gang led by Toecutter (Hugh Keays-Byrne) becomes a thorn in Max's side when they first target his partner Goose (Steve Bisley) and then Max and his family.The guys talk about how things seem OK for a world on the brink of collapse, how Goose becomes the main character for a large section of the movie, if Max and his wife Jessie (Joanne Samuel) are bad parents, the memorable climax where Max finally gets Mad and more.You can watch Mad Max on Prime Video, Tubi, and PlutoTV. Next week we're talking about the 90s spin on Most Dangerous Game, Surviving the Game for its 30th anniversary.We want to hear your comments and feedback. Send them all to contact@everythingaction.com. Also, let us know your suggestions for movies for us to discuss.Also, be sure to subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Google Podcasts & SpotifyCheck us out on Twitter (@evaction) Facebook (www.facebook.com/everything.action), and Instagram (@everything.action).

Dive into the gripping world of high-speed chases and heart-stopping action with former Police Interceptor star, Ben Pearson, in this eye-opening episode of "Road to Success." Ben takes us through the adrenaline-pumping pursuit that pushed him to his limits and reshaped his outlook on law enforcement and personal resilience. Discover the untold stories behind the flashing lights and roaring engines as Ben shares insights from his illustrious career, revealing the emotional and physical toll that one unforgettable chase had on him. Whether you're a fan of law enforcement tales, intrigued by the challenges faced by our police forces, or simply drawn to stories of personal triumph and the road to recovery, this episode is a compelling journey through the highs and lows of a life spent in the fast lane. Tune in to hear Ben Pearson's profound narrative and learn what it truly means to chase down success, confront your breaking point, and emerge stronger on the other side.Ben's Official Website https://benjamin-pearson.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the show I share a case study on a 2016 Ford Policy Interceptor Utility that was purchased at the auction. It has an ABS warning light on and a U300A code set that we can't seem to get rid of. We did not get to a conclusion on this one, but I'd like to know what you think! Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/Jarhead Diagnostics- https://www.jarheaddiag.com/ L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/     

Making his way through his schooling whilst battling with dyslexia, Ben first worked in a motorcycle dealership before joining the police was suggested to him by customers. Eventually going on to serve 19 years with West Yorkshire Police as a beat cop and later into the Road Traffic Unit, Ben featured on multiple seasons of Police Interceptors. Unfortunately, these years of service came at a cost to Ben's mental health, and he was medically retired from WYP, and now spends his time helping others through his brand 1965 PTSD Awareness. Follow This Podcast To Be Notified Of New Episodes, Visit Our Social Media Platforms & YouTube Channel For More Bonus Content, And Listen Live To Our Radio Station: Listen Live: ⁠⁠https://www.forceradio.live/⁠⁠ Visit Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@forceradiohq

Galva Mayor Rich Volkert spoke with Wake Up Tri-Counties on Wednesday morning. The Mayor was on hand to wrap-up Monday's Galva City Council Meeting. During the meeting, the City Council heard from Hometown Consulting about ways the City of Galva can expand and support local businesses. Plans were approved to sell a Police Interceptor that is no longer in use by the City. And, organizers of the Galva Freedom Fest talked about their fundraising efforts getting underway once again with strong community support. 

00:00 Preview 00:40 Growing up in Bradford, Bradford Riots 09:25 Joining police 11:10 DAILY REALITY OF A TRAFFIC COP17:30 Feeling of engaging in a high-speed pursuit 20:30 QUITTING POLICE DUE TO MENTAL HEALTH 35:40 Hollywood/TV on police & policing in the US44:20 GUNS- should more cops be armed ?49:55 CORRUPTION WITHIN THE POLICE ??58:35 DO COPS TAKE JUSTICE INTO THEIR OWN HANDS?? 1:04:00 Have camera phones changed the police's job? 1:05:30 More pressure to hide mental health struggles while being on reality tv  For this episode I spoke to ex-road cop and star of channel 4's 'Police Interceptor" Ben Pearson.Ben spent  19 years chasing criminals, dealing with traffic fatalities and risking his life in the English city of Bradford. He would later leave the job due to mental health reasons having struggled with how to deal with the stress and trauma of the job. We spoke about how he and other cops tried to cope with the pressure by drinking and bottling up emotions and how they felt unable to express any mental instability due to their work environment. Ben shared his internal struggles and his eventual mental break-down as well as his need to hide these feelings while on television. Ben is also an author and has a YouTube channel dealing with mental health and policing topics.https://benjamin-pearson.co.uk/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChtciipyjckL-asTVYecsMQ https://www.tiktok.com/@thegoodlistenerpodcast?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pchttps://linktr.ee/TheGoodListenerPodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thegoodlistenerpodcast/https://open.spotify.com/show/6841FNScEdMyfJhgEUHDfD?si=rZ8nT3-oT9Os1p_EbpU99whttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-listener-podcast/id1580379332mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County's news podcastListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This episode I sit down with Ben Pearson, best known for his time on the police interceptors. Ben met with me at the Motorist, after one of our coffees and cars meets, to have a chat about life as a police officer and how he came away from that career due to PTSD. Ben is now working hard to raise awareness for PTSD especially within the police force, by hosting events, writing books, giving talks, and more! He's really using his own experiences to help others and it was great to sit down and have a good chat about it all. We do touch upon some quite dark places, please consider this a trigger warning ahead of listening. You can find more about Ben and the work he's doing at his website benjamin-pearson.co.uk For all things Takona head to www.takona.co.uk

Retired Traffic Cop Ben Pearson Talks Murder, Arrests & High-speed Chases! Hold onto your seats for this one as Ben tells all about the police and talks about his new youtube channel after being the star of Channel 5 Police Interceptors.

Tony accidentally stumbles on Mike's favourite subject – cars of TV and Film fame.  Turns out, he knows rather a lot about it.  Ghostbusters, James Bond, Dukes of Hazzard, Inspector Morse and, of course, The Blues Brothers all feature on this star-studded episode of Car-Chum.

Our fifth episode welcomed Ben Pearson, now retired police traffic officer (PC1965) and former star on Channel 5's hit show, Police Interceptors. Ben spent nearly 2 decades working in the force, facing numerous road traffic collision incidents, high speed chases and unfortunately, a number of fatal call outs. The accumulation of these events, as well as some heart wrenching personal events, culminated in huge burdens placed on Bens psychological health. He has since retired from the force, spending his time as a huge mental health advocate and writing about his experiences during his career (buy Bens book here) to try to help others handle the difficult moments they come up against.

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Ben Pearson.Ben was in West Yorkshire Police for 19 years, ending up in the force's traffic unit, where you might have seen him on Channel 5’s Police Interceptors.A series of life events caused Ben to eventually leave the police, for the benefit of his own mental health, and he now spends his time helping to create conversations about mental health – and the impacts of policing. He’s also the author of the book Handcuffed Emotions, and is working on a second book, Hotel Tango 23, which is out later this year. In the next hour, you’re going to learn: What checks the police are really making when they’re behind your car, and what plays into the decision to pull you over How a police chase really unfolds, and the countless observations and considerations that go into the act of stopping a fleeing car The real-world mental health impact of being in the police, and having to deal with death and destruction day after day What Ben is doing to change the mental health narrative in the police, to help others who are going through the things that he has already experiencedAnd so much more.This conversation is a really interesting one but also a really important one.On the other hand, I got to ask all of the questions I’ve always asked to a traffic police officer, who has pursued and stopped countless cars and criminals.But on the other hand, to hear Ben’s story, the things he has been through, and the reflection he has taken from those challenges, is really important and has to be heard.Ben PearsonHandcuffed Emotions on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Handcuffed-Emotions-Police-Interceptors-Darkness/dp/B08P1H4735Twitter: https://twitter.com/bs_pearsonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0bqYPwTWt1PTnD7_BqUPg/featuredSean SpoonerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonerseanJoin My Newsletter: https://seanspooner.co.uk/emailPatter: https://patter.co.uk/Make sure that you're subscribed to Life and Lessons on whatever platform you use for podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for an amazing episode in which we talk to Police Interceptors star Ben Pearson (@bs_pearson) about his journey through education, being an interceptor and his struggles with PTSD and his campaign to tackle Mental Health in the police force. Ben is frank, honest and open in this latest episode of #Morethanajob. Ben is a published author and you can read his book 'Handcuffed Emotions' to get even further insight into his journey or subscribe to his YouTube channel with over 1 MILLION views!

Episode 13 is here!In this episode, Dan goes on another date with Steve Bruce, Louis Theroux joins us in the studio and Police Interceptors visits Birmingham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Police Interceptor and West Yorkshire cop of 19 years dealing with some of the most severe incidents you can imagine, joins us to talk about his new book on his PTSD, Handcuffed Emotions.

In this episode, we record the sound for Police Interceptors in Bishop Auckland. Kalem Industries wow us with their new Lard advert and Johnny Marr's Everest climb takes a turn for the worst. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Joined for episode three by special guest, Aiden Markowitz, to talk about his first two cars. Starting with a hatchback and moving up to a Police Interceptor, we discuss his future plans in terms of his vehicles.

Welcome back to the Arts bar podcast.   First things first.... Wilson's in charge and he told us all this episode was going to be on Police Interceptors. It isn't.   Three rounds of a music based episode. Kinky Karaoke, A to Z of bands we've seen and closing statements. We had some fun with this guys so please leave us a review if you enjoyed it too!   Remember if you have any topics of interest of us to discuss drop us a message!!!   The LAB   How to contact us:-   Instagram/FB - LiverpoolArtsBar   Email - Info@liverpoolartssociety.co.uk   Have you checked out our Youtube Channel yet :- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpfmJyJbFwmkxE3qYKfDUbQ  

Another week has passed by, which means TheXboxHub team are ready to delve into all things in the realm of gaming - and often beyond - once more. At the heart of the discussions during TheXboxHub Official Podcast Episode 37 is whether video games are becoming too long and too difficult these days. There’s also chatter about rumoured games potentially coming to Xbox Series X and the future unveiling of the Xbox Series S.In this week’s episode, Richard joins Gareth and James, with the trio jumping straight into how they’ve been keeping occupied recently. It’s intriguing stuff as we hear about online arcade machines, an addiction to Police Interceptors and a recommendation to watch Amazon Prime’s Little Fires Everywhere. Somehow this goes off on a tangent towards difficult games and what level of difficulty they prefer when gaming. As for which games our team has played in the last seven days, and well, James found himself solving puzzles in Artifex Mundi’s Endless Fables: Dark Moor. Stalking animals is on the agenda for Richard as he shares his opinion on morally questionable Hunting Simulator 2. In stark contrast, Gareth spent some time pretending to be helpful in the role of a space station’s AI while playing Observation. Then, after talking about the likes of the upcoming Xbox Game Pass titles, the Xbox Series S and the Summer Game Fest Demo Event, they move on to the length of games nowadays. Are they really getting too long, with many new games featuring upwards of 20 hours of content, or are there other reasons why some big titles can become a chore?As always, full show notes are available over at https://www.thexboxhub.com/podcast

The fellas cover the latest accusations in the comedy community and go thru the skeletons in their own closet. Also, Brett is fresh off a Dance Battle and the Police Interceptor is back on the road.

The fellas cover the latest accusations in the comedy community and go thru the skeletons in their own closet. Also, Brett is fresh off a Dance Battle and the Police Interceptor is back on the road.

In this episode we talk with Steve Tyler of Ford Police vehicles, then have a little trivia fun and review a Honda Civic

In this episode we talk with Steve Tyler of Ford Police vehicles, then have a little trivia fun and review a Honda Civic.

In this episode we talk with Steve Tyler of Ford Police vehicles, then have a little trivia fun and review a Honda Civic

In this episode we talk with Steve Tyler of Ford Police vehicles, then have a little trivia fun and review a Honda Civic

Badges, emblems, signs, and stickers: this week’s Carmudgeon show is all about why so many cars have badges for seemingly irrelevant things. Trim-level badging apparently helps with resale values, but why is it necessary to tell the cars behind you that you have Tuned Port Injection?Jason and Derek take an illustrated trip down memory lane, discussing the coolest (and silliest) badges ever put on cars. And why having a lighted star on the front of your Mercedes is actually a poverty badge — but having no badge on your V-12 E32 750iL could be a sign of exclusivity.Some of the badges covered in this episode include: Disc brakes, ABS, Honda’s ALB, Automatic, Automatique, Dynaflow and other transmission badges, 4WS, 16V, 24V, 32V, Twin Cam, EFI, MPFI, TBI, Tuned Port Injection, Twin H Power, Tri Power, Turbo, Turbo Diesel, Turbodiesel, V8-6-4, GT4, Alltrac, Fuel Injection, 5-speed, Overdrive, IRS, BMW 1800 TI/SA, SH-AWD, AWD, 4WD, 4 Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive, Injection Electronique, Twin I Beam, Big Horn, King Ranch, Isuzu P’Up, Inezione, 4Porte, Quattroporte, Quattro, 4Matic, 4Motion, Q4, xDrive, SH-AWD, eAWD, TSI, TFSI, TDI, GDI, Hybrid, Anti-Theft Radio, VTEC, iVTEC, VVT, VVTi, VVTL-i, VVEL, Dual Motor, 16 Ventiler, P100D, Ludicrous, DMP, Cambiocorsa, Ferrari F1, Advancetrac, Advancetrac RST, Stabillitrak, PZEV, SIPS, Side Impact Protection System, GL, EX, DX, LE, Si, LX, S, SE, SEL, Lambda Sond, EV, Electric Vehicle, Kompressor, Turbo, BiTurbo, V8, V12, AMG, Radial Tuned Suspension, Handling By Lotus, TR5 PI, Magnum PI, 308 Magnum PI, Police Interceptor, DTS, Deville Touring Sedan, GTS, 911 GTS, 928 GTS, Celica GTS, Cayman GTS, Boxster GTS, Porsche GTS, Ferrari GTSThe Carmudgeon Show is a comedic, information-filled conversation with Jason Cammisa and Derek Tam-Scott, two car enthusiasts who are curmudgeonly beyond their years. Proving you don’t have to be old to be grumpy, they spend each episode talking about what’s wrong with various parts of the automotive universe. Despite their best efforts to keep it negative, they usually wind up laughing, happy, and extolling their love for cars. Which just makes them angrier and more bitter.Jason Cammisa is an automotive journalist, social-media figure, and TV host with over 250 million views on YouTube alone. Jason’s deeply technical understanding, made possible by a lifelong obsession with cars, allows him to fully digest what’s going on within an automobile — and then put it into simple terms for others to understand. Also, a Master’s Degree in Law trained him to be impossible to argue with. Derek Tam-Scott still tries. He’s a young automotive expert with old-man taste in cars, and a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering — which means he knows how to be civil to Jason. Or at least he tries. With a decade and a half’s experience buying, selling, driving and brokering classic and exotic cars, he’s experienced the world’s most iconic cars. And hated most of them. Don't forget to visit: https://www.issimi.com/ISSIMI Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/issimiofficialISSIMI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/issimiofficial/ Podcast available on:

Ford Police Intercepter SUV deliveries delayed, fifth person in Michigan dies from EEE virus, the three most recent sticking points for GM and the UAW, Michigan prisoners win right to get certified kosher meals, and Michigan State basketball loses commitment from Flint Beecher's Jalen Terry.

This week we have real Dad tales as Tim has been hit by his son in a 2 year old RAGE and lost a tooth! Rob’s celebrated his 40th birthday and manages to pull the head off a statue at the end of the night, we’ve also watched the Young Guns movies from the late 80’s and Rob is hooked on Police Interceptors on Channel 5 as it’s all shot around where we live. We have a story from one of our listeners which hopefully becomes a new feature, this one is from CaperGirlMel who’s in Canada. In the news we hear the dangers of balcony sex in Russia, a man in Virginia gets a visit from a devil woman and police in Kansas are directed to a criminal by the wind. ..and to finish this week Tim has brought our weekly Beat The Intro Quiz! We are now on the lookout for your stories, it can be something that’s terrified you, something that’s crazy stupid or something that’s just too funny not to share; either record yourself talking, send us a video from your phone or just write it down and send it for us to read out at fromunderthethumb@gmail.com.

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Ford’s Truck Group Marketing Manager, Todd Eckert spoke to Bill about The Newest FORDS At The Cleveland Auto Show on Friday Feb 23rd at 11am - Ranger - Mustang Bullit - F-150 Police Interceptor - 2019 Ford Transit Connect Wagon

- Ford Police Interceptor Exhaust Issues- Toyota and Mazda To Build New Plant in U.S.- Hyundai Prices the Elantra GT- Elon Changes His Mind on Model Y- How Tesla’s Stock Defies Gravity- Asia-Pacific’s Favorite Truck Is the Ford Ranger- Roush’s Involvement in Waymo’s Car

The Police Interceptors were out in force last night for to help Kieran Maxwell celebrate an early Christmas, Complement Genomics Ltd experiences a 30% increase and shoppers are urged to remember their consumer rights this Christmas

Ten more of the most wanted British fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain’s ex-pat communities have been revealed in a new appeal by independent UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Socialists to take key decision on support for PP government on Sunday A new decree from the Junta de Andalucía will allow the agricultural sector to sell 10% of produce without intermediaries. Migrant 'children' arriving in Britain from Calais to critics claiming they look 'old enough to be adults' may appear older 'because war has toughened them up', the Home Office claims. Pro-EU MPs are deliberately trying to delay Brexit, Nick Clegg has said. A cross-party group of Remainers is demanding to know how ministers plan to exit the Brussels club. A banned driver who left a trail of destruction in a high-speed police chase then attacked a Police Interceptors cameraman because he 'didn't want his mam and dad to see him on telly.' Babysitter is jailed after having sex with a schoolboy, 13, more than 70 times while she was supposed to be looking after him

Ten more of the most wanted British fugitives believed to be hiding in Spain’s ex-pat communities have been revealed in a new appeal by independent UK crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers and the National Crime Agency (NCA). Socialists to take key decision on support for PP government on Sunday A new decree from the Junta de Andalucía will allow the agricultural sector to sell 10% of produce without intermediaries. Migrant 'children' arriving in Britain from Calais to critics claiming they look 'old enough to be adults' may appear older 'because war has toughened them up', the Home Office claims. Pro-EU MPs are deliberately trying to delay Brexit, Nick Clegg has said. A cross-party group of Remainers is demanding to know how ministers plan to exit the Brussels club. A banned driver who left a trail of destruction in a high-speed police chase then attacked a Police Interceptors cameraman because he 'didn't want his mam and dad to see him on telly.' Babysitter is jailed after having sex with a schoolboy, 13, more than 70 times while she was supposed to be looking after him

- GM’s Ed Welburn to Retire - Toyota Announces Third Research Institute - Barn Finds - Ford’s Stealthy Police Interceptor - Land Rover to Remake Series 1 Model - Cadillac’s Future Design Plans

- GM’s Ed Welburn to Retire- Toyota Announces Third Research Institute- Barn Finds- Ford’s Stealthy Police Interceptor- Land Rover to Remake Series 1 Model- Cadillac’s Future Design Plans

At ninja skills training, sorry Defensive Skills or Officer Safety Training, they bang on about using tactical communications, officer approach and stance, the conflict resolution model, how your behaviour affects others, the reactionary gap, etc. All very valid and if you want to avoid getting the odd punch on the nose then it's worthwhile paying attention. The biggest problem George often encounters however is being crewed up with a probie who's been watching too many episodes of Street Wars or Police Interceptors and is a little 'punchy'. It's quite often these younger ones who prefer wearing the uniform to actually getting stuck into the paperwork. On a Friday Night Duty you can almost feel the testosterone brewing in the office prior to jumping on a carrier.Recently they were on the Public Order Carrier on a Friday night and were called to reports of a female making off from a criminal damage at a pub. Clearly she didn't like the cocktails and had demonstrated her frustration by throwing a bar stool at a window. The fact it was a female made George sit up and listen. Fighting girls is not one of his favourite past-times; they kick, scratch, spit, bite and have a natural ability to target the soft, fleshy, sensitive parts that men need to procreate. They also have their own soft fleshy parts that men can get themselves into trouble for touching, even inadvertently.A further description came in of a white female, chubby build, shoulder length curly hair wearing a short white miniskirt. "Sounds like Wanda" he muttered to the five probies on the bus, who were oblivious to the information and were hypnotised by the two tones with mad grins on their faces. Wanda is a known troublemaker in the town, she has numerous public order offences to her name and will generally fight most coppers if they get hands on with her. George relayed this information to the probies and they all nodded in unison. They soon found Wanda kicking a telephone box, the probies jumped out and approached her while George secured the carrier.Five probies now surrounded Wanda who was beginning to show signs akin to that of a cornered rat. "This is going to go very wrong" George sighed as he approached. At that point Wanda tried to push herself away and one of the probies grabbed her by the wrists. He was now less than one foot away from her face and shouted "Get ba-" as Wanda head-butted him to the ground. To their credit the probies jumped on Wanda and wrestled her to the floor, various probies spilled out from the mêlée only to jump back in. George jumped in, holding Wanda's head to ground with his left knee whilst his right knee sat on her rib cage, pinning her to the floor, right hand trying to hold onto her flaying right arm."Cuffs!" he shouted. One went on but the other wouldn't go near the other hand. Wanda was snarling by now and trying to bite and one of the probies used another set of handcuffs and joined them in front of Wanda. "Brilliant, now she's got a weapon" thought George. He ordered the probationers to cuff her to the rear before Wanda was eventually placed in limb restraints and carried into the back of a caged van, still swearing, still fighting. George looked at the battered probationers who were now all very dishevelled, the one who had been head-butted was nursing his forehead. It wasn't a major injury, and it surprised him more than anything else, still he needed checking out by paramedics.It turns out that Wanda had sworn at one of the probies, who had then sworn back at her. Wanda in her drunken state didn't like being cornered or being sworn at and had tried to get away. This resulted in said probationer getting head-butted and Wanda being taken to the floor by six police officers in full view of the general public and CCTV. Public perception? Use of force? Approach & stance? Tac comms? All of their very recent defensive skills training was put to the test and no one had passed. A lot of valuable lessons were learned by the probationers at that job, one of them had a painful reminder for a week afterwards.George too learned a valuable lesson get out of the bloody carrier first. 'Right Click' and 'Save as' to download the audio version

Plus: Ford's new Police Interceptors, weekend car events.

Plus: Ford's new Police Interceptors, weekend car events.

Global sales are up nearly 16% compared to last year and automakers are on track to sell about 74 million vehicles before the year is over. Nissan showed off a two-seat electric car this morning, which it calls the New Mobility CONCEPT. Ford is set to show off a specially tuned undercover-version of its new Police Interceptor at the SEMA show. All that and more, plus John test drives the Chevy Volt.