Podcasts about Thames Valley Police

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year Abortion arrest Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity New US backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza Alcohol related brain damage could affect thousands, warns expert KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth plan Man charged after Thames Valley Police officer hurt in crash What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident Our partners were under 50 when they died from heart attacks Ministers considering scrapping two child benefit cap

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity Man charged after Thames Valley Police officer hurt in crash What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident Our partners were under 50 when they died from heart attacks KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth plan New US backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza Ministers considering scrapping two child benefit cap Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year Abortion arrest Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns Alcohol related brain damage could affect thousands, warns expert

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Abortion arrest Leaked recording reveals police had serious concerns KFC to create 7,000 jobs in UK and Irish growth plan Man charged after Thames Valley Police officer hurt in crash Alcohol related brain damage could affect thousands, warns expert Ministers considering scrapping two child benefit cap What we know about the Liverpool FC parade incident Our partners were under 50 when they died from heart attacks Battle begins over new homes approved in historic village without sewage capacity New US backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza Beef drives food inflation to highest in a year

In a major win for workplace free speech, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have abandoned plans to impose new diversity and inclusion rules on financial firms after strong pushback, including from the FSU. Had the proposals gone ahead, they would have placed sweeping new obligations on a significant portion of the UK's financial sector. In January 2024, we responded to two parallel consultations (here and here), warning that the proposals would create a climate where employees felt unable to challenge radical progressive orthodoxies on a cluster of issues without fear of professional consequences. Our response to the FCA consultation was submitted via its online portal, but you can read our letter to the PRA here. We move on to discuss the case of Ben Woods, a member of the Free Speech Union (FSU), who has worked at Waitrose's Henley branch in Oxfordshire for 25 years, having joined the supermarket as a teenager. However, after accusing its long-serving employee of misconduct over a dossier of more than 30 social media posts, the company has now swiftly suspended him. The case was reported in both The Telegraph and The Mail and you can support Ben's s fundraiser page here. Thames Valley Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting an adult-education teacher at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles in September 2022. Symon Hill, 47, was going home from church in Oxford on the Sunday morning three days after the death of Queen Elizabeth II when he found his way blocked by the ceremony. Following the public declaration of Charles as king, he called out from the back of the crowd: “Who elected him?” He then pursued legal action for wrongful arrest and has finally won his case, together with £2,500 in compensation. Now a trainee Baptist minister, Mr Hill (somewhat understatedly) said that he'd been “surprised” by the entire affair and by the two-and-a-half years it had taken the police to admit their mistake. We end the episode with a discussion on a report in The Telegraph that Donald Trump issued a sweeping executive order last Friday gutting the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) – Voice of America's parent agency – and several other government departments.  ‘That's Debatable!'  is edited by Jason Clift.

In December 1994, 33-year-old Dr Michael Meenaghan was in his kitchen making a cup of tea when a single shotgun suddenly tore through his window, striking him in the chest. He somehow managed to dial 999 but collapsed before he could say a word.When officers arrived, they found him slumped on the floor, the phone still hanging off the hook, surrounded by a pool of his own blood.Over 30 years later, his murder remains a complete mystery. No weapon, no suspects, and no clear motive - just one chilling question: Who wanted Dr Meenaghan dead, and why?If you have any information about this case, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, please contact Thames Valley Police on the link below or call 101:Update a crime report | Thames Valley PoliceAlternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via the secure online form below:Give information anonymously | CrimestoppersJoin my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Follow me on social media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersJoin the private Facebook group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupVisit my website:britishmurders.comIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In December 1994, 33-year-old Dr Michael Meenaghan was in his kitchen making a cup of tea when a single shotgun suddenly tore through his window, striking him in the chest. He somehow managed to dial 999 but collapsed before he could say a word. When officers arrived, they found him slumped on the floor, the phone still hanging off the hook, surrounded by a pool of his own blood. Over 30 years later, his murder remains a complete mystery. No weapon, no suspects, and no clear motive - just one chilling question: Who wanted Dr Meenaghan dead, and why? If you have any information about this case, no matter how insignificant you think it might be, please contact Thames Valley Police on the link below or call 101: Update a crime report | Thames Valley Police Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via the secure online form below: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus episodes and content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Follow me on social media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Join the private Facebook group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Visit my website: britishmurders.com Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. You can find the sources for each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victims groomed and raped by gangs have told the BBC's Senior UK Correspondent Sima Kotecha that they are adamant the crime is still happening to girls across the country. This week, a Tory amendment to the government's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which wanted a national inquiry into grooming gangs, was voted down. Krupa Padhy talked to Sima and Simon Morton, a former senior investigating officer for Thames Valley Police, about what is known about how these gangs operate.Lucy Lawless, best known for playing Xena: Warrior Princess, joined Nuala McGovern to discuss another fearless woman. In her directorial debut, Never Look Away, she explores Margaret Moth, a warzone camerawoman for CNN who covered conflicts from the liberation of Kuwait in the early 90s to the Lebanon War in the mid-2000s armed only with a camera and an attitude.A new law change has made the creation of explicit deepfakes illegal, with those found guilty facing up to two years in prison. Nuala was joined by Durham Law Professor Clare McGlynn to hear more about what this means, and Channel 4's Cathy Newman, who was a victim of deepfakes herself, gives her thoughts.Victoria Melluish is a listener who wrote to us to highlight women working in environmentally hostile environments and to encourage more women to get out in the field. Victoria is currently employed as a marine mammal specialist and expedition guide on a cruise expedition ship. She says, 'I'm 30 and I work in the Arctic and Antarctic, and I often get asked how I manage having endometriosis while driving Zodiac boats around glaciers and marine megafauna.' Nuala spoke to her about her work.2025 is a big year for former Strictly professional Oti Mabuse who is judging Dancing on Ice, then going on tour and publishing her first adult novel. She joined Krupa to talk about these projects, becoming a mother and how being on I'm A Celebrity taught her the importance of sharing feelings.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Rebecca Myatt

Victims groomed and raped by gangs have told the BBC's Senior UK Correspondent Sima Kotecha that they are adamant the crime is still happening to girls across the country. Yesterday, a Tory amendment to the government's Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which wanted a national inquiry into grooming gangs, was voted down. Krupa Padhy talks to Sima and Simon Morton, a former senior investigating officer for Thames Valley Police, about what is known about how these gangs operate.Playing Nice, a new ITV drama, tells the story of two couples who discover their toddlers were accidentally swapped at birth. Actor Niamh Algar, who plays one of the mothers, and Grace Ofori-Attah, who wrote the script for the small screen, join Krupa to talk about the moral and ethical issues within the series, and why they hope it will spark a conversation.Two women who've developed a firm friendship through a shared experience of having a rare eye cancer join Krupa to talk about the incredible bond they have forged. Ocular melanoma affects only five in a million people but Tessa Wingfield-Parry and Joanna Denman, who happen to live just around the corner from each other, both were diagnosed. They talk about how they met, the impact the disease has had on their lives, and how they've discovered they've got a lot more in common than just their cancer.Whilst doing her Masters at the University of Cambridge, Times writer Tyler Bennett earnt extra money on the side writing erotica. Having cracked the code to a good steamy story, she joins Krupa along with the Man Booker shortlisted author Sarah Hall to discuss the genre, breaking taboos and erotica's ability to empower.Presenter: Krupa Padhy Producer: Rebecca Myatt

It was revealed Windsor Castle experienced a major security breach when burglars broke into a farm on the royal estate and stole vehicles while Prince William, Kate Middleton, and their children slept nearby at Adelaide Cottage. The intruders reportedly scaled a 6-foot fence, stole a black Isuzu pick-up and a red quad bike from a barn, and smashed through a gate with the stolen truck to escape.The incident occurred on Sunday, October 13, around 11:45 p.m. at Shaw Farm, a working area within the castle's security perimeter. Police believe the burglars had been surveilling the site for some time, knowing precisely where the vehicles were stored and the best escape route.The stolen vehicles were last seen heading towards Old Windsor and Datchet. The gate they destroyed in their getaway is regularly used by the Wales family as it is the closest exit to Adelaide Cottage.No alarms were triggered during the break-in, and the first alert came when the intruders damaged the security barrier at the Shaw Farm gate. The breach has raised concerns about the adequacy of Windsor Castle's security measures, especially given the proximity of the royals' residence.Thames Valley Police confirmed the burglary and stated that an investigation is ongoing, but no arrests have been made.A source told The Sun, ​​"They must have been watching Windsor Castle for a while,"  "There are alarms at Windsor Castle but the first time anyone knew there was a break-in was when they crashed through the security barrier at Shaw Farm Gate exit,"  "The barrier has needed to be replaced as it was so badly damaged. It was a Sunday night on a school week so the young princes and princess would have been tucked [up] in bed at Adelaide Cottage, just around the corner but still in the grounds."ITV quoted a “royal insider” as saying “ the raid was “half a mile from where any Royal would have been sleeping”.Our insider Deep Crown added, “Perhaps Harry isn't so crazy staying at a hotel.”Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for 'Palace Intrigue,' without interruptions and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) You'll also get 'Daily Comedy News,'  '5 Good News Stories' and the other podcasts on the network with no commercials! The bundle of over 20 podcasts is just $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! Subscribe to Deep Crown's free weekly editorial at: https://deepcrown.substack.com

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Send us a textWhen it comes to culture war discourse around cycling, things had become a bit quiet lately. Too quiet. After a brief period of respite following a general election campaign which saw cycling and active travel largely sacrificed on the so-called ‘War on the Motorist' altar, the political and ideological conflict surrounding riding a bike kicked into gear again this month, with the Telegraph, Iain Duncan Smith, and even Thames Valley Police fanning the culture war flames with questionable public pronouncements. So, are the cycling culture wars back? And did they ever go away? Transport and sustainability journalist Carlton Reid and the London Cycling Campaign's Simon Munk join us to ask why and how cycling become embroiled in the culture wars, assess the role of conspiracy theories and motonormativity in hindering cycling projects and policy, and offer up our own (somewhat ambitious) plans to put a stop to the cycling culture war once and for all.Oh, and maybe review a very cycling-focused chapter of Boris Johnson's new book…And in the Week in Cycling, Ryan and Emily ponder what the future holds for Tom Pidcock, after the British star became embroiled in a transfer saga following his very public falling out with the Ineos Grenadiers.

We've got a very different kind of guest this week. It's Lisa Squire, the mother of Libby Squire, who was born on the 1st January 1998 and tragically lost her life on the 1st February 2019 in Hull, when she was a student at university. She was missing for seven agonising weeks, and her body was eventually washed up in the Humber estuary in March of 2019. It was later found that she had been raped and murdered.In this conversation, Lisa and Gyles remember Libby, and tell her story in full: the happy times, the unhappy times, and the tragic end of the story. Lisa is spearheading a campaign to highlight the importance of reporting non-contact sexual offences such as flashing and voyeurism, called ‘It Does Matter', in partnership with Thames Valley Police. https://www.itdoesmatter.org.uk/There are some references to self-harm and to some sexual offences in this conversation with Lisa. Many thanks to Lisa for this wonderful conversation and for the memories of Libby. We dedicate this episode of Rosebud to the memory of Liberty Anna Squire, 1/1/98 - 1/2/2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've got a very different kind of guest this week. It's Lisa Squire, the mother of Libby Squire, who was born on the 1st January 1998 and tragically lost her life on the 1st February 2019 in Hull, when she was a student at university. She was missing for seven agonising weeks, and her body was eventually washed up in the Humber estuary in March of 2019. It was later found that she had been raped and murdered. In this conversation, Lisa and Gyles remember Libby, and tell her story in full: the happy times, the unhappy times, and the tragic end of the story.  Lisa is spearheading a campaign to highlight the importance of reporting non-contact sexual offences such as flashing and voyeurism, called ‘It Does Matter', in partnership with Thames Valley Police. https://www.itdoesmatter.org.uk/ There are some references to self-harm and to some sexual offences in this conversation with Lisa. Many thanks to Lisa for this wonderful conversation and for the memories of Libby. We dedicate this episode of Rosebud to the memory of Liberty Anna Squire, 1/1/98 - 1/2/2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Peter Neyroud, former Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police and director of the Police Executive Programme at Cambridge University, discusses his career in British policing and his involvement in leadership challenges, police firearm use, and training. He highlights the importance of evidence-based policing and the need for clear guidance and policies in areas such as police shootings. He emphasizes the need for a strong evidence base to evaluate interventions and make informed decisions. Peter concludes by discussing the Police Executive Programme at Cambridge University and its role in training current and future police leaders.

As leaders, when do we learn to delegate? Is it as easy as assigning the job to the right person? Join us in the week's episode as Julia speaks to Katy who gives us a guide to delegating, and reminds us why it is important to have it in our toolkit. With her knowledge from years in policing, she reminds us that one must delegate wide and outwards to create a vibrant team that harnesses everyone's talents and strengths.About the Guest: Katy Barrow-Grint is the Assistant Chief Constable at Thames Valley Police, Greater Oxford Area. She is the founder of Thames Valley Police Academic Journal and Editor in Chief of Going Equipped publication from the College of Policing. Katy is Runner Up in the 2024 World Police summit for the 'Inspirational Female Police Officer' award!

In this insane episode of Love and Murder, we plunge into the depths of a case that defies all expectations. True Crime Tuesdays take a dark turn as we recount the tale of Scarlett Blake, whose twisted path led to the cold-blooded murder of Jorge Martin Carreno. It's a story that begins with a body discovered face down in the River Cherwell in Oxford, UK, and spirals into a disturbing web of deceit, obsession, and violence.Jorge, a Spanish electrical engineer and triplet, known for his passion and kindness, met a tragic end far from home. As the Thames Valley Police unravel the mystery, CCTV footage reveals a suspect in military-style garb, marking the start of a transcontinental manhunt that spans two years and culminates in a shocking arrest.Scarlet Blake, a trans individual with a history of family rejection and a disturbing online presence, stands at the center of this narrative. Charged with Jorge's murder, Scarlett's trial peels back layers of a dark fantasy world filled with violence and a gruesome act against an innocent animal that preludes the main crime.Join me, your host Ky, as we dissect the trial's revelations, from Scarlet's claims of innocence to their macabre online interactions with a distant lover. The courtroom becomes a battleground for truth as Scarlet's defense crumbles under the weight of their own confessions and a judge's scathing rebuke.This episode is not merely a recount of events; it's a journey into the psyche of a killer whose actions left a family bereft and a community in shock. It's an episode that demands we question the very nature of some people and the darkness they can harbor.And don't forget to answer this week's question:Do you think Scarlet should have ended up in a male prison or a female one?*************************************************************************************************

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, Wiltshire, Dorset and Cornwall are among the latest local authorities which have voted to buy from local farmers when procuring meat, dairy, fruit and veg for council-organised events. Both the government and the Labour Party are aiming for 50% of spending on public sector food to go on local and sustainable produce. We ask Professor Tom MacMillan from the Royal Agricultural University, how significant that could be for farmers. Farms with expensive machinery, miles from their nearest police station, can be easy targets for thieves. The National Farmers Union say that, nationally, rural crime rose by more than a fifth between 2021 and 2022 - costing an estimated £50 million. Thames Valley Police have been taking part in a week of action to try and prevent rural crime.It's lambing time, a full-on time of year for sheep farmers. Last year 15 and a half million lambs were born into the UK flock by June, although that was down six per cent on the year before. We're going to take an in depth look at lambing this week, the highs, the lows, and the measures farmers go to to ensure a good healthy crop of lambs. We start off by talking to Dr Joe Henry, president of the Sheep Veterinary SocietyPresenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

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Eight years after four men were killed in the worst accident in UK demolition history, Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive ,have STILL not delivered any answers, explanation or closure. 

Former Northern Ireland First Minister and DUP leader Arlene Foster joins the programme to talk about a return to devolution in Northern Ireland and the fourth anniversary of Brexit. Author Fiona Williams is out with her debut novel, The House of Broken Bricks. She joins Emma to talk about the ways in which the book relates to her real life in terms of navigating issues of race and belonging, and why she wanted to write a story so intertwined with nature. Thames Valley Police has referred itself to the policing regulator after a BBC investigation revealed that officers ridiculed an assault victim while watching body-worn video that showed her groin. Emma speaks with the BBC's Noel Titheradge about his investigation as well as Harriet Wistrich about misogyny in the UK police force.It's out with heels and in with trainers. That's what is happening in France where, according to a poll, women are falling out of love with high heels - instead going for a chunky boot or comfortable trainer. To discuss this fashion shift, Emma is joined by Professor of Fashion History Dr Serena Dyer and French shoe designer Marie Laffont.Presenter: Emma Barnett Producer: Cece Armstrong Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant

Adventurous from a young age, Jamie Hull travelled the world before returning to the UK to join Thames Valley Police. A career sabbatical led him to university, and it's Officer Training Corps. Having completed 2x Cambrian Patrols and achieving everything he could there, Jamie was put forward for SAS Reserve Selection, and joined 21 SAS aged 27. Jamie's passion for learning new skills led him to Florida where he would experience a life-changing plane crash that left him with 63% 3rd & 4th degree burns across his body. Now a motivational speaker, charity fundraiser and author, Jamie is an inspirational force and he still pushes himself to accomplish incredible goals. 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

A Chief Inspector is not necessarily the first person who springs to mind as the driving force for self-care, better mental health and launching a podcast! But Stewart Codling of Thames Valley Police is modelling exactly how leaders can embrace the challenge of changing expectations by doing things differently. Stewart joins me on my podcast to explain how he is going about improving mental health, particularly for men in a traditional industry.Police are people who wear a metaphorical cape each day to protect others. It's entirely different asking them to look inwards to protect themselves. That requires removing the cape and being vulnerable.Stewart is an 'ordinary' guy. Actually, he's quite incredible. But that's because he's chosen to be - he's not an expert in mental health. His expertise is in being a human, and specifically male.He has made his intention clear to improve mental health for men at work, and he is actively finding ways to show people how policing can be different. That's important. It blows the excuses about

Welcome to yet another free police promotion podcast episode! In S3E16, I share my exclusive interview with another inspiring police leader, ACC Katy Barrow-Grint of Thames Valley Police. This is another with so many policing and leadership gems you won't want to miss! Love Island and golden toilets get a mention, but the main topics you'll appreciate focus around women in leadership, investigation standards, VAWG, and much more relevant to your police leadership career. I'd like to thank Katy again for sparing some time from her busy schedule. I'll be posting a write-up on my policepromotion.blog soon, but for now, grab a coffee, sit back, and enjoy the show! Meanwhile, if you want something to read for your CPD ahead of your next opportunity, why not try this Coaching for Performance book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3NMA1tJ⁠⁠ -------- As a coach/mentor supporting police promotion candidates across the UK and beyond, I aim to provide valuable and meaningful insights to help you succeed in promotion; especially those aspiring to Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector. I hope you find this podcast helpful leadership CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. As always, I welcome your thoughts/feedback. For the best FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my blogs and YouTube videos. If you want comprehensive, structured information on promotion aligned to the CVF, my unique Digital Toolkits, CVF explainers and Masterclass super-briefing supports you throughout, whatever your force's competitive promotion process. Even better, discount code RSGUIDES20 gives 20% off at checkout! See more Rank Success content to read, watch and listen in the following places... FREE Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://policepromotion.blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ranksuccess.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I provide this support entirely for free. If you'd like to help support new content and better podcasting kit, you can buy me a coffee on my blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://policepromotion.blog/buy-a-coffee --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/message

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.

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In this episode Laura, Diana Parkes, Joanna's mother and Hetti Nanton, Joanna's best friend and chair of the national domestic violence charity, Refuge discuss the events leading up to Jo being brutally killed by Robert Brown, as well as how Jo was killed and what happened afterwards in terms of Brown's post offence behaviour.  Diana shares what happened at the trial including how she and her family were treated inside and outside court and how Jo was mischaracterised at court by Brown and others and how, left unchallenged, Diana believes it had a significant impact on the jury and the verdict. Listener discretion is advised.  The graphic details of Jo's death are discussed and you will hear Brown's actual telephone call to Thames Valley Police after he brutally killed her. Let Laura know your thoughts on social media or via the Crime Analyst website. And don't forget to take two minutes to leave Crime Analyst a 5-star review wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can leave one here: https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Sign the petition for serial domestic abusers and stalkers to be on the same register as sex offenders and ensure they are proactively assessed and monitored: https://www.laurarichards.co.uk/stalking-law-reform/ #JoannaSimpson #HerNameWasJoSimpson #CoerciveControl #Stalking #MurderInSlowMotionä #WomenMatter #ChildrenMatter #DomesticAbuse #MaleViolence #CrimeAnalyst #Expert #Analysis #Behaviour #TrueCrime #Podcast #Crime #DomesticHomicide Clips  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10986861/Grandmothers-fear-daughters-killer-set-early-release.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXCPLA7Lmh8 Sources https://www.jsfoundation.org.uk/ https://refuge.org.uk/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-13522759 https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/horrifying-story-family-living-fear-18670874 https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2011/may/24/ba-pilot-jailed-killing-wife https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/robert-brown-murder-trial-full-4213482 https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/9046608.mothers-anger-as-joanna-browns-husband-is-acquitted-of-murder-by-jury/ Treat yourself or a loved one to some Crime Analyst Merch  https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/ Thank you so much to my sponsor Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/crimeanalyst

Anfang April 1896 wird die 57jährige Amelia Dyer im britischen Reading verhaftet. Der Vorwurf: Sie soll als sog. Babyfarmerin nicht nur illegal Kinder in ihre Obhut genommen, sondern auch mindestens ein Kind getötet haben. Wie es dazu kam, dass Dyer ziemlich sicher für weitaus mehr als 12 Kindstötungen verantwortlich ist, besprechen Nina und Katharina in der neusten Folge des historischen True Crime-Podcasts "Früher war mehr Verbrechen". **Quellen:** - BBC, Amelia Dyer: The Victorian nurse who strangled babies, 3 June 2017, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793 - Bericht des Verfahrens, https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?div=t18960518-451 - Murder Maps: Die gierige Pflegemutter, verfügbar bis 31.01.2024, https://www.zdf.de/dokumentation/zdfinfo-doku/-murder-maps-geheimnisvolle-verbrechen-die-gierige-pflegemutter-100.html - Thames Valley Police, The Baby Farmer, https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/thames-valley-police-museum/the-baby-farmer/ // Folgt uns auf Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/frueher.war.mehr.verbrechen/?hl=de // Karte mit allen „Früher war mehr Verbrechen“-Tatorten // https://bit.ly/2FFyWF6 // Mail //: https://linktr.ee/fwmv // Kaffeekasse //: https://ko-fi.com/fwmvpodcast GEMAfreie Musik von https://audiohub.de

19-year-old Leah Croucher went missing from Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England on February 15, 2019. Leah was walking to work as usual, but she never made it to the office. In the over three-and-a-half years since, there have been countless theories about what happened to her. But on October 10, 2022, police receive a tip that sadly turned this missing persons case into a murder investigation. This week, we're updating you with everything we now know about the new developments in Leah Croucher's case, including the name of the man now suspected of her murder. Following this is our original episode on her story from June of 2022.Thames Valley Police are asking anyone who knows anything about Leah Croucher's death, or has had contact with Neil Maxwell between November of 2018 and April of 2019 to contact them by visiting Thames Valley Police website or calling 101, quoting ‘Op Innsbruck.' If you do not wish to speak directly with police, you can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.andthentheyweregone.com/merch-storeFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promo is from Chime In Podcast. Crimes, unsolved mysteries, and the fascinating are topics explored by the Chime In Podcast. Hosts Graham, Sarah and Michaela bring in trivia, expert guests, and cases that will keep you thinking. linktr.ee/chimeinpodcastSources:https://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/breaking-murder-investigation-launched-in-missing-leah-croucher-case/https://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/suspect-named-in-connection-with-leah-croucher-investigation/https://www.mkfm.com/news/local-news/police-hold-press-conference-on-leah-croucher-investigation-after-human-remains-found-in-milton-keynes-property/https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/uknews/20104581/leah-croucher-homeowner-remains-found/https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/uk-leah-croucher-emerson-valley-milton-keynes-6.639857/

Didier Fellot, a retired psychotherapist, joins us to talk about handling our own emotions and those of our team mates at work. Didier trained as a psychotherapist at the University of Oxford and has spent his career working for the NHS, Thames Valley Police and the University Counselling Service as well as being in Private Practice. He was a tutor and lecturer at the Oxford Department for Continuing Education's course in Psychodynamic Counselling and the Chairman of the Oxford Psychotherapy Society.We recorded this episode on World Mental Health Day, 10th October 2022.The How To Be Happy At Work podcast was produced for Zeffr by Snaffle Podcasts and recorded at Zeffr HQ. Zeffr helps organisations who want to understand and prioritise how their teams are feeling at work through measurement and data insights. Find out more at zeffr.com and follow us on social media @zeffr or @zeffrhealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing with the series arc of The Lost Boys, and following on from the revelations of Leslie Bailey that led to the creation of Operation Orchid, it seems he just couldn't stop talking. Aside from Jason and Barry, he had begun to mention another boy too - a name that was all too familiar to Thames Valley Police, the name of a boy who had been missing for more than half a decade. This is his story. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events, involving children, involving injury detail, and involving descriptions of a sexual nature involving children, that some listeners may find offensive, disturbing, and or very highly distressing, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Playlist Tracks Cosmos Factory - Hakujitsumu Arctic Monkeys - Arabella The True Crime Enthusiast's Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support References: - Produced on request, available at arc's end.  Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast Facebook Facebook Discussion Group Twitter Instagram Youtube Website TTCE Merchandise Patreon Page Remembering Mark, Jason, Barry, and the other boys.

Ed Cronin has over 35 years experience in policing. His career includes experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management along with an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems Thinking from Suffolk University. He is also a certified executive coach. (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching)As a Detective Sergeant with 15 years experience, he took courses at Queen's College in Oxford, University, England as part of his Master's program at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. During this time, he also worked with the Thames Valley Police exposing him to new ideas and methods of policing practices. While there he was also enlisted and assisted in bringing the first group of US police officers to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990's that was featured on National television in the US. This trip was followed up by the first Russian delegation of police officers to come to the United States eventually meeting with then FBI Director Louis Freeh and subsequent meetings with the US State Department who agreed to fund future delegations to the US.While acting in his first Chief's position in Gardner, Massachusetts he co-created a highly competitive grant application that resulted in an award from the US Department of Justice using an innovative community approach to combat domestic violence.After three years in Gardner, Ed was hired by a Vermont based International NGO, called Project Harmony. He was appointed as Director of a US State Department funding program called Domestic Violence Community Partnership Program to Russia, Ukraine and Georgia that was based on the model he used in Gardner, Massachusetts.As Chief of Police in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 2006, he co-developed a task force that employed a systems approach to address crime and educational failures of Latino students. Fitchburg was experiencing a higher murder rate per capita than the City of Boston (mostly within the Latino community) and a high school dropout rate for Latino students of over 40%. His ground-breaking work brought the police, minority community, and the greater community at large together to engage in a process that identified the root causes as systemic racism, mostly unconscious, and lack of economic opportunities for at-risk youth. This work resulted in Ed receiving the 2011 Individual Achievement Award in Civil Rights from the International Chiefs of Police.This effort refocused the community to address these deep-seated issues that eventually brought about systemic and political change. These efforts were followed up by excellent and progressive future political and police leadership. Today the City of Fitchburg experienced one murder in 2021 and a Latino dropout rate of less than 8%.He has written a book entitled Just Policng: My Journey to Police Reform. 

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Simon Bowden a former SuperIntendent from Thames Valley Police was involved in the planning of Queen Elizabeth II funeral months ago. He spoke to Bianca, Ben & Lakey about what you can expect and what goes into planning such a Royal funeral.  He says “the policing aspect of them both are a very small part in a larger clockwork mechanism that's thrown itself into place”Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcasts/seafm-gold-coast-breakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police “Street Sense”, What Is It? An Explanation and Where It Comes From. He was Chief of Police two times. He talks about the rarely explained police “street sense”. How it is used and where it is learned. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Ed Cronin is our guest. He has worked in the law enforcement field for over 35 years. His career includes experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management and an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems Thinking.  With 15 years of experience, he took courses at Queen's College in Oxford, University, England as part of his Master's program. During this time, he also worked with the Thames Valley Police exposing him to new ideas and methods of policing practices. He also enlisted and assisted in bringing the first group of US police officers to Russia after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s which was featured on National television.  He also has extensive international experience having worked in Cairo, Egypt at the U.S. Embassy as a police advisor and for three years as Sr. Police Advisor to the police of Moldova in Eastern Europe.  Check out Ed's Book "Just Policing; My Journey to Police Reform" and also his website. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast, AND be automatically entered in all future contests. Simply subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Check out the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat App for free. It is social audio, think of truly interactive talk radio. Be sure to become a member of our club for free, LET Radio and Podcast.  Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.  Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@lawenforcementtoday.com.  Be sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook. If you enjoy the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com   Don't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurney   Join the Patreon family to get instant access to a library of extra content, support the show, and support these cases https://www.patreon.com/VoicesforJustice   Voices for Justice is a podcast that uses adult language and discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics including violence, abuse, and murder. This podcast may not be appropriate for younger audiences. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Some names have been changed or omitted per their request or for safety purposes. Listener discretion is advised.   The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. This episode features the case of 19-year-old Leah Croucher from Milton Keynes, England.   On February 15, 2019, Leah got up for work at the same time she always did to make the 30-to-40-minute walk to her job. After her shift ended at 5pm, her parents received a call from her employer informing them that Leah never made it to work that day. Although there are many witnesses who claim to have seen Leah the day she went missing and after, the Thames Valley Police have deemed every single sighting unconfirmed.   The investigation leaves the public and her family with more questions than it does answers. Did Leah leave on her own accord? Was she in a secret, forbidden relationship with someone who needed to her disappear? Or was she just in the wrong place at the wrong time?   Leah Croucher went missing from Milton Keynes, England on February 15, 2019. As of recording this episode, Leah would be 22 years old, 23 in just a few weeks. She is 5ft 2 or approximately 160cm tall, with a slim build and sometimes wears glasses. Her hair is brown and was just below her shoulders in 2019. When she went missing, she was wearing a black coat, black skinny jeans, all black Converse high-top sneakers, and a grey hoodie with the "Stewartby Taekwondo" logo on it.   There is a reward for information leading to Leah's recovery in the amount of 20,000 Euros.   Anyone with information is urged to visit mipp.police.uk or if you'd like to stay anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers.uk.org.   If you or someone you know is struggling, there is help. UK Resources: CALM, www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 58 58 58 Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk Mind, www.mind.org.uk, 0300 123 3393 Papyrus, www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41 Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123   If you are in the US, you can dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or visit https://afsp.org/suicide-prevention-resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed has devoted his life to serving in the law enforcement community for over 35 years. His career consists of experience as a Police Chief in two cities in Massachusetts. He holds a graduate degree in Criminal Justice Management as well as an advanced graduate degree in Organizational Development and Systems Thinking from Suffolk University. He additionally is a certified executive coach. (Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching)As a Detective Sergeant with 15 years of experience, he took courses at Queen's College in Oxford, University, England as part of his Master's program at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. Throughout this time, he also worked with the Thames Valley Police uncovering new ideas and methods of policing procedures. Support the show I believe in a world where we help others, lend a hand, an ear, a shoulder, and or time. As someone who walked this dark scary journey alone, I promised myself that I would due all that I can to help others find their inner light again. https://plus.acast.com/s/acontagiousmile. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the day after Valentine's Day in 2019, and Leah Croucher is walking to work as usual. But the 19-year-old Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England resident never makes it to the office. At first, it looks as though it may be a stranger abduction, but as police investigate, they find that Leah had been displaying out of character behavior in the days and weeks leading up to her disappearance. Could Leah's secrets have led to her disappearance? Three years after she was last seen, her family, investigators, and internet sleuths are all trying to figure out if Leah walked away on her own, or if she was betrayed by someone close to her.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leah Croucher, please call 101 and ask for Thames Valley Police, quoting reference 43190049929. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or through their online anonymous form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org. We are proud members of Spreaker Prime and The Darkcast Network.Find us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/attwgpodGet episodes early and ad-free on Patreon: https://patreon.com/attwgpodMerch store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/attwgpodFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blog: https://andthentheyweregone.com/blogThis week's promos is from Crime Diner, where your hosts share stories on true crime, historical shenanigans, & unexplained mysteries while our amateur chef makes themed dinners/drinks. https://linktr.ee/wdstPartial list of sources:https://www.facebook.com/groups/findingleahcroucherhttps://mipp.police.uk/operation/43H218A55-PO1/https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/leah-crouher-missing-milton-keynes-15946231https://www.mylondon.news/news/uk-world-news/parents-missing-leah-croucher-say-17741008?token=392192336https://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/national/18234587.parents-leah-croucher-issue-appeal-one-year-went-missing/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Croucherhttps://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/uk-leah-croucher-19-emerson-valley-milton-keynes-14-feb-2019-5.592171/page-33https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-47334756

A former superintendent with Thames Valley Police, David Hodges is a prolific crime writer and author of fourteen crime novels plus an autobiography on his life in the police service. His debut crime novel received critical media acclaim and a welcome accolade from Inspector Morse's creator, the late great Colin Dexter, and since then he has become the author of several successful stand-alone thrillers, including BLAST and TARGET (formerly Endeavour Media, now Lume Books).In particular, his Somerset Murder Series (Joffe Books), set on the mist-shrouded Somerset Levels in England and featuring the exploits of feisty detective, Kate, and her easy-going partner, Hayden, has gone from strength to strength, attracting keen interest in Europe, the USA and Australia as well as in Britain, with the latest novel in the series, STALKER ON THE LEVELS, being published by Joffe Books in November 2021 in time for Christmas. Six of his previous novels are available on Audible for the sight challenged and those who prefer to listen rather than read, and most of his books can also be obtained in paperback and digital format on Kindle.David has two married daughters and four grandchildren and lives in the UK with his wife, Elizabeth, where he continues to indulge his passion for thriller writing and to pursue his keen interest in the countryside.He is a member of the Crime Writers Association, The Crime Readers Association, The Society of Authors and International Thriller Writers Inc.Today's episode is brought to you by John's full series of crime thrillers available right now. You can get them through Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.JohnHoda.com to get a free copy of John's new novella Liberty City Nights. Thank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire. If you have any questions please feel to reach out to me via my website http://www.johnhoda.com

In this episode of HJ Talks about Abuse podcast, Alan Collins and Feleena Grosvenor discuss a recent case regarding alleged gang rape that took place at Oxford Brookes University in February 2018. This case concerns one woman, a British student and the victim, and four international students, the alleged perpetrators. It is understood that one of the accused was admitted to the university while under investigation in the United States over two allegations of rape by a female student. The victim, who was aged 19 at the time, alleges that the topic of “group sex” had come up in a hypothetical and humorous context and she had “laughed it off”. But, on another occasion the men allegedly turned serious and told her that she “owed them group sex”. The woman felt pressured to participate and claims that she initially took part in some non-penetrative sexual activity. She states that she was clear that she did not want to continue but was overpowered and repeatedly raped.   The case was investigated by Thames Valley Police but they concluded that there was ambiguity over the woman's consent and so they could not refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service. This is allegedly because she consented to some sexual activity both before and after the alleged rape. The decision was reviewed by a detective chief inspector who concluded that there was no reasonable prospect of conviction. This led to the student attempting to kill herself, by overdose. After the police concluded their investigation, Oxford Brookes University initiated a misconduct investigation. It was held that the woman was subject to “sexual harassment, violence or abuse” and three of the four men were found to “had not taken appropriate care to establish that consent was present throughout the entire evening, and this constitutes abuse”. It was found that apparently the fourth individual did not participate in the rape. The three individuals were expelled from university. The fourth had a term's suspension and was ordered to write a letter of apology to the alleged victim.   This case highlights concerns that have been growing around rape culture on campuses, and in relation to men with power or social status, as athletes, as these men were. This case also addresses the difficulties with consent in a criminal context. The different outcomes to the criminal investigation and the university investigation are because of the different “burden of proof” that applies. In a criminal context, the lack of consent has to be proved beyond reasonable doubt, meaning you are sure, in order for someone to be guilty of rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault or causing a person to engage in sexual activity. The university needed only to look at a “balance of probabilities”, meaning more likely than not. Section 74 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003 defines consent as “if [s]he agrees by choice, and has the freedom and capacity to make that choice”. Prosecutors should consider this in two stages. They are: Whether a complainant had the capacity (i.e. the age and understanding) to make a choice about whether or not to take part in the sexual activity at the time in question. Whether he or she was in a position to make that choice freely, and was not constrained in any way. Assuming that the complainant had both the freedom and capacity to consent, the crucial question is whether the complainant agrees to the activity by choice. Determining if the four men had “reasonable belief” that the woman consented can be a difficult one. The best way of dealing with this issue is to ask two questions. Did the suspect genuinely believe the complainant consented? This relates to his or her personal capacity to evaluate consent (the subjective element of the test). If so, did the suspect reasonably believe it? It will be for the jury to decide if his or her belief was reasonable (the objective element). It is, of course, difficult when the alleged perpetrator alleges that they reasonably believed there was consent, when in fact they do not believe the same. We encourage anyone who has comments or concerns relating to this subject, or about abuse in general, to get in touch with Alan Collins at Alan.collins@hughjames.com or Feleena Grosvenor at Feleena.grosvenor@hughjames.com.   Sources: Oxford Brookes University expels athletes after ‘gang rape' claim | News | The Times Four students are alleged to have gang-raped 19-year-old fellow undergraduate  | Daily Mail Online Rape and Sexual Offences - Chapter 6: Consent | The Crown Prosecution Service (cps.gov.uk)

Dame Sara Thornton is the Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner with a UK-wide remit to encourage good practice in the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of slavery and human trafficking offences and the identification of victims. Prior to holding this public appointment she was a chief constable for 12 years leading Thames Valley Police and then the National Police Chiefs' Council.

A young woman leaves for work like any normal Friday, but somewhere on her 20 minute walk she disappeared, as if into thin air. The night before, she had turned location tracking off on her phone, but where did she go?If you have any information about Leah Croucher or her disappearance, please contact the Thames Valley Police via 101, and quote the reference number 4319 0049 929, Operation Dawlish.If you would prefer to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.If you need SupportUK - The freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline 0808 2000 247United States of America - For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).Europe - here is a link to a database of national domestic abuse helplines available in 46 European countries. https://ec.europa.eu/justice/saynostopvaw/helpline.htmlFor further information, images and sources, please see our website hereFollow us on Social Media InstagramTwitterIf you enjoyed this episode don't forget to share it with your friends, and if you're listening on Apple Podcasts please leave a review! 

KEVIN ALBIN; LIVE from #FRANCE #Conservationist Author (Stonechild); Mountain and Jungle Guide; World(Borneo, Cambodia, Venezuela, #Vietnam Nepal) Traveler; Former Police/Hostage Negotiator CONTACT: Stonechild https://amzn.to/3fBTBJ1 Website https://kevin-albin.com Facebook Author page https://www.facebook.com/Stonechild.statues Twitter https://twitter.com/KevAlbin Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kev_albin/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-albin-628673182/ BIO: My Life so far ……has been in parts: 25 years with Thames Valley Police, — Detective, Armed Response, Hostage Negotiator; so many experiences that taught and served me well. I was then seconded to the Youth Service to run Prince's Trust Volunteer programs. Part two, is as a guide: mountains and jungles, charity work, youth development and expeditions for conservation. With this, I have seen the amazing, worked with the incredible, and on occasions, achieved the highly unlikely. In 2011, I took the Bronze in the Wanderlust Magazine World Guide Awards, which was such an honour. The third part, perhaps smudged over the other parts, and where I've adapted when necessary. I've managed a ski resort hotel, run an outdoor centre, had a gardening business, been a trainer and facilitator, life coach, writer and author The next part … always open to ideas!

Katy Barrow-Grint is a Superintendent with the UK's Thames Valley Police. She is currently the Head of Specialist Operations for Thames Valley, running covert policing for the force. We talk about her research on domestic abuse, her work developing an internal evidence-based policing journal, becoming the inaugural Editor in Chief of the College of Policing Publication ‘Going Equipped', and being a lead on #WeCops, a popular UK policing weekly twitter debate forum.

Traumatic brain injury can cause neurological changes that make people more impulsive, less able to control their reactions, and less able to understand others. Therefore it's associated with violent crime. An estimated 60% of those in prison have a history of brain injury. But is prison the best place for them, and their rehabilitation? The criminal justice system is taking an ever greater interest in how to deal with traumatic brain injury. We hear about a Thames Valley Police pilot project to keep offenders out of prison, pre-sentence screening in the UK and elsewhere, and about an innovative court for those aged 18-25 in New Zealand. Brain injury is as common among women prisoners, often due to a history of suffering domestic violence. For these women their injuries, compounded by other factors, lead to mental health issues so serious that it's estimated that three quarters of them have tried to take their own lives. What are prisons doing to help them? And what about women prisoners' additional burdens, such as anxiety about separation from their children, which affects them more than men? Can a new report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons point to ways forward for England and Wales? Presenter: Joshua Rozenberg Producer: Arlene Gregorius Researcher: Diane Richardson

Police have arrested two people after receiving a report of trespassers near the home of Britain's Prince Andrew, the second-oldest son of Queen Elizabeth II.Thames Valley Police said a 29-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man, both from London, were arrested after a report of intruders on the grounds of the Royal Lodge in Windsor Great Park on April 25. Police said there was no risk to anyone at the lodge, Andrew's official residence.Police were also called to the Royal Lodge on April 19.The Sun newspaper reported that during the earlier incident, a 43-year-old woman spent 20 minutes on the grounds of the lodge after telling security guards she was having lunch with the monarch's son.The woman managed to get into the home, but was detained after asking a member of staff where Andrew was and saying that she was his fiancée, the newspaper said. Thames Valley Police said the woman was detained under the Mental Health Act.Andrew shares the home with his former wife, Sarah, the Duchess of York.Andrew, 61, has largely kept out of the public eye since 2019 amid controversy over his friendship with the late American convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Part of the 2021 Society of Evidence Based Policing conference   www.sebp.police.uk   Superintendent Ryan Doyle, Devon and Cornwall Police   ​​Ryan is the Head of Criminal Justice and Custody with Devon and Cornwall Police, Founder and Chairman of the charity LHDiversity (commonly known as “Local Heroes”), and a Tedx speaker. Ryan joined Thames Valley Police in 2003 and, following his probationary period, specialised in Public Protection (specifically Domestic Abuse and Hate Crime). In 2007, Ryan transferred into Devon and Cornwall Police and worked in both Response and CID, before becoming the Diverse Communities Team Leader in 2012. It was during this role that Local Heroes was created; a charity that has worked with Premier League football clubs and a host of Athletes and TV stars to inspire young people into social action that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. In October 2015, Ryan delivered his first TED talk at TEDx Totnes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EItwkIzL7tE and has also delivered talks on inclusivity in leadership to senior leaders in HMPPS and a number of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust cohorts. As a Public Order and Public Safety commander, Ryan has managed a number of incidents including Floods, military parades, high profile football matches and Royal visits, and is now part of the senior command team for the G7 Summit in Cornwall. In 2020, Ryan completed an M.St in Applied Criminology and Police Leadership with the University of Cambridge. His thesis, “Targeting Missing Persons Most Likely to Come to Harm” was published the same year in an article co-authored by Dr Geoffrey Barnes.

The second episode of our new daily news show aired live this morning at 10am. Among the key topics up for discussion were: Demolition firms on recruitment drive; Komatsu’s new midi marvel; Keltbray’s carbon commitment; and the largely meaningless statement issued by Thames Valley Police on the fifth anniversary of the Didcot Disaster. There’s also an explanation on why I suddenly appear desperate for coffee…!

In this week's Podcast, listen to Brendan ‘In Conversation with' recently retired Superintendent Kath Lowe from Thames Valley Police. During this interview Kath tells the story of three generations of police officers in her family amounting to 94 years of continuous service. Also - up to a few weeks ago Kath was Head of People Services for Thames Valley Police, which meant she was in charge of recruitment! Pin your ears back for some tips and guidance for the Police Recruitment process you won't find anywhere else! Brendan

Bryn joined Thames Valley Police in 1986 transferred to Northumbria Police end of 1988 and retired November 2014. During my time in the police I was involved in the International Police Association and elected to National Vice President in 2007. I met lots of other cops from around the world as a result.   He created House Of Ruhr after a German police colleague told him he dreamed of seeing a drink made at his family distillery in the Ruhr Valley behind served in a bar in Newcastle. That dream is now fulfilled when he launched their own range of gins recently.   Ian & Bryn discuss; The story of House of Ruhr Problems with importing alcohol Beginning sales & marketing Being a retired cop The heritage of the gin Thoughts on launching new drink products Importance of networking and having connections   Ian live streamed (Facebook, YouTube & Twitter) for two hours on the 24th July 2020 and interviewed 3 of speakers back to back! We have edited those videos and created bonus podcast episodes. The original videos can be watched again on the respective social media platforms. Industry Angel Twitter Industry Angel Website Podcast Sponsors;- Far North Sales & Marketing Carpeway MrFarrar.com

Owen Miller, an analyst with Thames Valley Police in the UK, investigates crime and vulnerabilities.  He uses Evidence Based and Hard Based Policing strategies to assist his unit to success. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/niroknowledge/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/niroknowledge/support

A stabbing rampage that killed three people as they sat in a British park on a summer evening is being considered a terrorist attack, police said Sunday. A 25-year-old man who is believed to be the lone attacker was in custody, but officials said the motive for the carnage was unclear.Authorities said they were not looking for any other suspects and they did not raise Britain's official terrorism threat level from "substantial."Three people were killed and three others seriously wounded in the stabbing attack that came out of the blue Saturday in Forbury Gardens park in Reading, a town of 200,000 people 40 miles (64 kilometers) west of London."Motivation for this horrific act is far from certain," said Neil Basu, Britain's top counterterrorism police officer, as police forensics officers combed the park for evidence.Chief Constable John Campbell of Thames Valley Police said officers were called to reports of stabbings just before 7 p.m. and arrived to find a "horrific" scene. He said a suspect was apprehended within five minutes.Basu said "incredibly brave" unarmed officers detained a 25-year-old local man at the scene. Police said they did not believe there was any further danger to the public.Police have not identified the suspect, but Britain's national news agency, Press Association, and other media outlets named him as Khairi Saadallah, a Libyan asylum-seeker living in Reading.A Reading man of that name who is the same age as the suspect was sentenced to two months in prison last year for assaulting an emergency worker. The same man was also charged last year with assaulting a judge who had sentenced him.The BBC reported that Saadallah was investigated by British security services last year over concerns he planned to travel abroad to join a jihadi group, but that he was not determined to be a major threat.Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who met security officials, police and senior ministers on Sunday for an update on the investigation, said he was "appalled and sickened" by the attack."If there are lessons that we need to learn" or legal changes needed to prevent such attacks, "then we will learn those lessons and we will not hesitate to take action where necessary," Johnson said.Police officers patrolled cordons on the roads leading to the park on Sunday, and blue-and-white tents were erected near the attack site. Overnight, heavily armed officers entered an apartment about a mile away, and a loud bang was heard.Notes and bunches of flowers had been left Sunday by the police tape in tribute to the victims. One of the people killed was identified as James Furlong, a teacher in the nearby English town of Wokingham."There are no words that anyone can say to express how horrible and senseless this was," one said. ""Our prayers are with all the victims and their families and friends. #Readingstandsunited."The attack came hours after a Black Lives Matter demonstration at Forbury Gardens, but police said there was no connection between the two events.Personal trainer Lawrence Wort said the park was full of groups sitting on the grass Saturday evening when "one lone person walked through, suddenly shouted some unintelligible words and went around a large group of around 10, trying to stab them.""He stabbed three of them severely in the neck and under the arms, and then turned and started running towards me, and we turned and started running," Wort said.Britain has been hit by several terror attacks in recent years, both by people inspired by the Islamic State group and by far-right extremists. Islamist-inspired attacks include a suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester that killed 22 people in 2017 and two deadly vehicle and knife attacks in London the same year.In several cases, attackers have been known to police. In November, a man who had been released after serving a prison sentence for a terrorism offense stabbed two people to death at a justice conference in London.In February,...

Better use of data is key to more effective government. Across government, teams are doing fascinating work with data. But those projects don’t get the attention they deserve. At this event, the eighth in our series and first of 2020, our speakers presented their data projects in an exciting, quickfire format. Each set of speakers has eight minutes, followed by eight minutes of questions from the audience. If you're interested in our previous Data Bites events, all video and audio is available here In February we heard from: - Stan Gilmour, Head of Public Protection for Thames Valley Police, on the potential of combined data for early intervention and prevention - Marcus Bell, Director of the Cabinet Office Race Disparity Unit, on how data transparency can be a good way of tackling inequality - Anna Powell-Smith, Founder of Missing Numbers, on the data the government doesn't collect - Dr Stephen Lorimer, Head of Public Sector Data Policy at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, on improving the use of data across Government: how big is the challenge? This event was chaired by Gavin Freeguard, Programme Director and Head of Data and Transparency at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank ADR UK (Administrative Data Research UK) for supporting this event

Ross has worked for Thames Valley Police since graduating in 2010, undertaking a variety of different and challenging roles. Currently, he works as a Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant, leading a team of 6 Police Officers and 12 Police Community Support Officers covering a diverse community. Additionally, he is accredited as a Public Order Officer and oversees a Volunteer Police Cadet Unit which supports 30 young people including many from vulnerable backgrounds.

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These podcasts are my attempts to think through how to have a deeper walk with God. To enjoy more satisfying and meaningful times of quiet with him. As I explore topics on these recordings I hope they help you, and that you can reflect back what you are learning so that we can all grow and learn together. Today I’m in Buckinghamshire on one of my prayer walks and I’ve come across a sign. The sign reads: “This is a protected site under section 128 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. Trespass on this site is a criminal offence.” The sign has a picture of a man with a red line across his body, indicating no admittance. Underneath it continues:  “The Chequers Estate is monitored by security cameras. Thames Valley Police.” What is going on here? I had found myself walking along a footpath crossing the borders of Chequers. For those of you who don’t know, Chequers is the location of the country residence of the British Prime Minister, currently Boris Johnson. This is where he might come to entertain heads of state or notable people visiting our country, perhaps wishing to do business or discuss diplomatic issues. As you can imagine, with a sign like that on the tree, I’m not going down that track. I'm clearly not meant to be going beyond that point. I don’t want to test the sign of no admittance. I have no desire to be jumped upon by soldiers or police. It’s not the place for me. One can understand why heads of state need a high level of security and protection. Seeing the sign reminded me that no such barriers exist between us and God. Ephesians 2.18: “For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:18 NIV11) I love the way that we have all three aspects of God in this verse. Through him (Christ) we have access to the Father by one Spirit. Christ, Father, Spirit.  It is because of their cooperative work that we have access to the Father. An access that we can’t buy, earn, or deserve.  We often feel separated from people who are prominent in our society, but there is no separation between us and the Father. What an amazing thought. We have access to Him at all times. The word “access” is in the present continuous tense in the Greek. It’s impossible for a believer to exist outside of God’s presence. We always have access to His presence no matter what’s going on.  Consider Hebrews 4.16: “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16 NIV11) Access is always ours. We can approach the Father. We can go to him, we can speak to him. There’s no reason to believe that anything can stand in the way of unlimited, permanent access. A commentary I read puts it this way: “We have access because we are those who desire to walk with the Spirit, those with whom the Spirit has chosen to walk.” Warrington, “The Holy Spirit", The Bible Speaks Today, p217. The Spirit has decided, "I’m walking with you.” I’m in a field at the moment in Buckinghamshire, and the Spirit is walking with me! What a thought. I am walking with the Spirit right now at this very moment as I record this. The Spirit is with you as you listen to this today, or in 10 years down the line. We are walking together because he has chosen to walk with us despite his divine status and our lack of it. The quote goes on: “Despite his divine status, the Spirit is presented as undertaking a service for believers, resulting in their being presented to God in a superlative fashion; they are located in the very presence of God himself.” Warrington, “The Holy Spirit", The Bible Speaks Today, p216. When you pray, when you consciously enter the presence of God, when you spend that time of quiet with him, you are being  presented to Him as one who deserves to be there. You are not approaching him in despair, not crawling in, nor walking backwards, or bowing low as if you have some kind of subservient position. You have the same position before God as Jesus. The Spirit presents us to God the Father in the same way Jesus is presented - as the one who is victorious, the one who is glorious, the one who is perfected. That’s the way we are presented.  How does that affect the way that you pray? How does that affect the way that you approach God? Let me know what these thoughts stir in you today.   I am glad I had that unplanned encounter with the sign today.  It has made me grateful for the glorious access I have with God. Scriptures referred to or you might find useful: Hebrews 4.16; Ephesians 2.18 Please add your comments on this week’s topic. 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Ali Jones is here with a brand new podcast! She's talking to some of our best-loved creatives about how they turned their pipe dreams into payslips. This week Ali chats to best-selling author Clare Mackintosh. Clare used to work for Thames Valley Police in CID and as a public order commander and changed career to write books that have sold all over the world.

Cressida Dick is Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. She was born in 1960, the youngest child of two university professors. Her parents divorced when she was still at primary school and she and her older siblings grew up in Oxford. Their father died when Cressida was just 11. She read Agriculture and Forest Sciences at Oxford University before spending a year in accountancy. She joined the Metropolitan Police in 1983 where her first beat was on the streets of Soho. After a decade in London, she transferred to Thames Valley Police where she worked her way up to become area commander in Oxford. In 2001 she completed a master’s degree in Criminology, re-joining the Met to head its diversity directorate and, from 2003, Operation Trident, the Met’s gun crime unit. It was in this capacity that she came to wider public attention when, in the wake of the 2005 London transport bombings, an innocent man was shot dead by police at Stockwell tube station. The Met was severely criticised in the aftermath of Jean Charles de Menezes’s death. Cressida Dick was the commander in charge of the operation, but a 2007 trial found that she bore no personal culpability. In 2011, she became Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations responsible for counter-terrorism work, but in 2015 she left the Met to work at the Foreign Office. In February 2017, she made her return to policing when she was the successful candidate in the search for a new Commissioner. She took up the post in April 2017 for a five-year term, the first woman and the first openly gay person to hold the job. BOOK CHOICE: The Complete works of Thomas Hardy LUXURY ITEM: Endless supply of floral scented soaps CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Cathy Drysdale

Romany Gypsy Jim Davies served as Police Officer for over 20 years with Thames Valley Police. We hear about his experience of racism and why he decided to set up the GRTPA ( Gypsy Roma Traveller Police Association). 

Mark is working within Thames Valley Police to help develop and deliver a Cyber-Protect strategy across the force. The aim is for proactive cyber-crime prevention initiatives to be created and utilised.  By working with stakeholders, both within and outside of the force, Mark is helping staff be self-aware of the risks and to pass the message on to friends and family, via the #Tell2 campaign.  For those interested in enquiring about helping the Police out, in this area, Tom Haye's LinkedIn page can be accessed by clicking this link.  To get in touch with Mark, his email is mark.godsland@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk  Mark's LinkedIn profile - Mark Godsland Don't forget, to get in touch with me either try the contact page of the site or follow me on Twitter, where I can be found at @Jenny_Radcliffe  

This week Nats interviews Sgt Mike Wallen from Thames Valley Police.

Press Gazette editor Dominic Ponsford interviews local press journalist Sally Murrer. In 2007 she was at the centre of a notorious case involving police surveillance. She said she has still not recovered from what Thames Valley Police did to her and explains why it so important British journalists fight to get protection for journalist in the Investigatory Powers Bill currently going through parliament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A podcast of an event which brought together local expertise that explored the support available to students who have experienced sexual violence. Featuring: • DS Mike Wallen, Thames Valley Police, Specially Trained Officer. • Mo Sayer, Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC). • Ammara Kanwal, Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (Refuge). • Siriol Davies, Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre. • Maureen Freed, Oxford University Counselling Service.

Matthew Sweet explores the idea of the police with the playwright Roy Williams, the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police, Sara Thornton, the historian Kate Colquhoun and the film maker and criminologist Roger Graef.

Number 18 on our Woman's Hour Power List, Sara Thornton, Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police joins Jenni to talk about what drew her to policing 27 years ago, the changing culture for women officers in the force in that time, and in the light of the Oxford grooming case convictions earlier this year, the differences in the way rape and sexual assault cases are being dealt with in Thames Valley, and nationwide.