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It's Thursday, August 14th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Indonesian Christian leaders urge government to protect religious liberty Religious leaders in Indonesia are calling on the government there to protect religious freedom. This comes after a string of attacks on Christian buildings in the Southeast Asian country. The Conference of Indonesian Catholic Bishops said, “Any act of intimidation, violence, or unilateral restriction of religious activities violates the law and undermines the fundamental values of life together as citizens of the same nation.” Indonesia is not currently on the Open Doors' World Watch List of the most difficult countries to be a Christian. However, it has appeared on that list in previous years. Anglican Church of Nigeria horrified by lesbian bishop in Wales The Anglican Church of Nigeria cut ties with the Anglican Church of Wales over its election of an openly lesbian archbishop named Cherry Vann who is in a sexual relationship with Wendy Diamond. Rev. Henry Ndukuba leads the Anglican Church in Nigeria. He said, “The Church of Nigeria believes that this moment calls for prayer for the Church of Wales, hoping that the Church of England will not follow in her steps. We should hold them in our prayers with a clear message that hope lies only in true repentance and godliness.” To its credit, The Anglican Church of Nigeria previously severed ties with the Episcopal Church in the United States over a similar situation. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 warns, “For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” British pro-lifer targeted a third time for praying outside abortion mill Police in the United Kingdom are investigating a woman for praying outside an abortion mill. It's the third time police have gone after Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Director of the March for Life UK, over her silent prayers. West Midlands Police previously arrested her twice. Vaughan-Spruce won a settlement over the wrongful arrests worth about $17,500. However, officials continue to target her. Jeremiah Igunnubole, legal counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom International, said, “We will continue to robustly challenge this unjust censorship, and support Isabel's right to think and believe freely.” Could Supreme Court overturn homosexual marriage ruling? In the United States, Liberty Counsel recently asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case of a Christian county clerk. Kim Davis, the former Rowan County, Kentucky clerk, refused to issue marriage licenses to homosexual couples. She was the first victim to be jailed and sued following the infamous 2015 Obergefell ruling. The Supreme Court ruling legalized faux same-sex marriage nationwide. Liberty Counsel Founder and Chairman Mat Staver said, “Kim Davis' case underscores why the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn the wrongly decided Obergefell v. Hodges opinion because it threatens the religious liberty of Americans who believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.” U.S. debt hits $37 trillion The U.S. national debt hit $37 trillion for the first time, according to a Tuesday report from the Treasury Department. The national debt is projected to reach 99% of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product this year which is the measure of the total economic activity within a country. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation noted that the debt amounts to $280,000 per household in America and is growing at over five billion dollars per day. Fewer Americans drink alcohol A survey from Gallup found that the percentage of Americans who use alcoholic beverages fell to a record low of 54 percent. Young adults are even less likely to drink alcohol at 50 percent. And for the first time, over 50 percent of U.S. adults say drinking one or two alcoholic drinks a day is bad for one's health. That number is up from 28 percent in 2015. Young adults are even more likely to say drinking is bad for their health at 66 percent. Gallup noted, “Declines in alcohol consumption do not appear to be caused by people shifting to other mood-altering substances.” Answers in Genesis announces Truth Traveler attractions in Pigeon Forge & Branson And finally, Answers in Genesis is opening two new Bible attractions, one in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the other in Branson, Missouri. The Truth Traveler attractions feature a 5D experience that blends cutting-edge virtual reality, motion seating, and sensory effects to transport you through pivotal moments in Biblical history. The website says, “Feel the ground shake as the floodwaters rise, stand in awe at the towering walls of Babel, and witness history unfold in breathtaking detail.” Ken Ham, the CEO of Answers in Genesis, said, “Please pray with us that these attractions will reach thousands of families with the message of the truth of God's Word and the Gospel.” Psalm 111:2, 4 says, “Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. … He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, August 14th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). 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On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast:Israel's security cabinet approves a plan to take over Gaza CityChief Constable of the West Midlands Police, Craig Guildford, takes your calls on asylum protests, shop theft & public order policingAll this and more on Nick Ferrari: The Whole Show Podcast.
Working Cocker Spaniel, Oreo, is in the vanguard of an evolving detection discipline within the West Midlands Police dog section. Oreo's handler, P.C. David Croft and instructor, Tony Brown talk to Kate Fairweather about what Oreo does and why it is a crucial element in gathering evidence of criminal activity. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working Cocker Spaniel, Oreo, is in the vanguard of an evolving detection discipline within the West Midlands Police dog section. Oreo's handler, P.C. David Croft and instructor, Tony Brown talk to Kate Fairweather about what Oreo does and why it is a crucial element in gathering evidence of criminal activity. Recorded in the back of a police van at Crufts, the UK's largest dog show, in March 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: The UK's National Police Dog Trials 2025 P.D. Viper the firearms support dog P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Metropolitan Police Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Niki Henneberry-Ebb is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has worked as a psychologist in HM Prison and Probation Service for over 20 years and is a Principal Psychologist in the Midlands. Niki has specialised in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent offences in the context of intimate relationships and stalking, and has a particular passion for developing and promoting innovative practice with a focus on reducing violence against women and girls. She is the national lead for stalking for HMPPS Psychology Services Group and leads the Early Awareness Stalking Intervention (EASI) which is a Home Office-funded project delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Police that offers psychological intervention at the earliest opportunity to individuals who have engaged in stalking behaviours after a relationship has ended. Dr Madeline Smyth is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has over 20 years of experience working in the prison service and is a Principal Psychologist for HM Prison and Probation Service in North Wales. Madeline specialises in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent and sexual offences. Her primary area of professional and research interest is Intimate Partner Violence, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation. She is also interested in developing the knowledge base on treatment in forensic populations. Madeline is an academic supervisor at Cardiff Metropolitan University supporting Trainee Forensic Psychologists through their qualifications.References for all texts cited in this podcast are on our Linktree.Presenters: Dr. Sally Tilt and Dr. Kerensa HockenProducer: Andrew WilkieAssistant Producer: Richie MakepeaceYou can follow this podcast on LinkedIn by clicking here.The Forensic Psychology Podcast is a co-production between HM Prison and Probation Service and the Prison Radio Association charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Laura interviews Nour Norris, a psychotherapist and the aunt of Raneem Oudeh, who was murdered alongside her mother, Khaola Saleem, in August 2018 by Janbaz Tarin. Nour, who is also Khaola's sister, describes the events leading up to the murders, including that Raneem contacted West Midlands Police fourteen times desperate for help – four times on the actual night – but the police failed to respond. This episode examines the campaign of stalking, abuse, and psychological terrorism waged by Tarin, and discusses how his actions followed a clear pathway to escalating violence. Understanding coercive control and stalking is critical. Listen and share this conversation. For more expert insight, in-depth conversations, extra episodes and videos, live monthly events with Laura and to be a part a fast growing, dynamic and empowering community join the Crime Analyst Squad: www.patreon.com/CrimeAnalyst #RaneemOudeh #KhaolaSaleem #CoerciveControl #Stalking #PowerAndControl #DomesticViolence #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #HighRisk #DASH #WarningSigns #Manipulation #Trauma #WestMidlandsPolice Clip https://news.sky.com/video/raneem-oudeh-makes-desperate-999-call-before-being-murdered-by-estranged-husband-12750470 Sources https://www.nournorris.com/ https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Raneem-Oudeh-and-Khaola-Saleem-Prevention-of-future-deaths-report-2022-0352_Published.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/05/uk-police-lip-service-protecting-women-says-father-of-abuse-victim https://dpglaw.co.uk/chief-constable-admits-liability-and-publicly-apologises-for-force-failings-to-protect-the-life-of-suzanne-van-hagen/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14571027/Mum-murdered-boyfriend-police-overdose.html www.dashriskchecklist.com https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/coercivecontrol https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/stalking https://www.thelaurarichards.com/resources/books https://www.thelaurarichards.com/my-two-cents/serial-and-high-risk-stalkers-and-domestic-abusers Zoe Dronfield's Case https://podcasts.apple.com/ma/podcast/preventing-murder-in-slow-motion-red-flags-with-zoe/id1545830333?i=1000543814295https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-victims-of-serial-domestic-abusers REGISTER For Laura's 2025 Masterclasses – Profiling Behaviour, Preventing Murder and Suicide in Slow Motion, DASH, DASH Train the Trainer, Coercive Control and Stalking: https://bit.ly/LRMasterclassRegistration More Training Info: www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Crime Analyst YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Facebook Crime Analyst Podcast Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Threads @crimeanalyst X @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Leave a 5* Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week I had the pleasure of interviewing West Midlands Police's ACC Matt Welsted for an in-depth interview.Matt is open about his career journey and hurdles faced, including the challenges of neurodiversity. He shares what forces can do to help and what neurodiverse individuals can do to help themselves too. In this wide-ranging interview, Matt also shares CPD guidance, leadership insights, and even goes deep on AI, both its current uses and the future.I'd like to thank Matt again for sparing time from his 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! For exclusive regular premium episodes and to support my work, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe__________I offer a range of free materials and easy-listening podcasts for your ongoing CPD. Please 'pass the ladder down' and share with colleagues to support their leadership development too. But if time is of the essence and 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.Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk_______Become a premium podcast subscriber today for your ongoing CPD...REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off".WHY SUBSCRIBE? LOADS of subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, supports my work, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request.https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Viper is a German Shepherd just months off retirement after a colourful career in the West Midlands Police as a Firearms Support Dog. Handler, Police Constable Dave Short gives an insight into how the relationship has evolved over the years with Viper, who was his first police dog. Dave joined the Dog section with 17 years of policing under his belt, but as a newbie in the Dog Unit, learned alongside Viper on the job. It's a varied life, and Dave and his dogs are deployed in a wide range of situations. As Viper heads towards retirement with Dave's family, the newest member of the team is trotting along behind. Six month old German Shepherd, Loki, another has big shoes to fill, but things are looking good so far. This episode of Dogs with Jobs was recorded at Crufts 2025. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Chase and the career arc of a general purpose police dog P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reporting from Crufts, the best known dog show in the world. On International Women's Day, we hear from Police Constable Sue Cheek, who was the first woman instructor in the West Midlands Police's Dog Unit. Police Dog Chase has already shown his superb recall and restraint in the ring earlier in the day. He'll be taking a starring role in the main arena later as part of the Dog Unit's traditional display...In a show that is half drama, half panto, the dogs thrill the packed audience with their abilities to quel disorder, apprehend burglars and bring down suspects. Sue takes a few minutes out to chat with Dogs with Dogs presenter, Kate Fairweather about an illustrious career within the West Midlands Police. It's a last hurah for them all, since both Chase and her specialist explosives dog, Trev, retire alongside her in a few months time - a chance to do all the things together as pets, which you simply can't do as a police dog. You may also enjoy these connected episodes: P.D. Meika, who searches for London criminals' cash, drugs and firearms P.D. Ted, the explosives detection dog with the West Midlands Police P.D. Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Mika, the well being and trauma support dog in the Met Champ, the engagement dog working in child protection in the Victoria police Keo the well being dog in the UK police; and Mabel the emotional support worker in the Fire Service Do you work your dog? Or perhaps you know someone else who might like to come on the show? I love all and any working dogs and am always looking for dogs to interview. Get in touch with me, Kate, via team@shineradio.uk. Find more dogs with interesting jobs. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather, 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discover the hidden costs of alcohol from a police perspective in this eye-opening episode of The Big Drink Rethink. Join host Anna Donaghey as she explores the profound societal impacts of alcohol consumption with retired Chief Superintendent, Maria Fox. Learn about the staggering statistics, the operational challenges for police, and Maria's personal journey to transform the drinking culture within the force. Don't miss this compelling discussion and the insights that could reshape your understanding of alcohol's pervasive influence on society.Here are the highlights:00:00 Introduction05:35 Delayed statements hinder resource allocation and services.06:26 Deaths in custody are a major concern, as custody staff have a duty of care to individuals who can't monitor themselves.09:30 Night-time economy impacts crime and resource allocation.13:31 Alcohol impacts society; everyone bears the personal and economic costs.18:22 Education and awareness about alcohol needed.20:49 Investigations delayed by unfit interview scenarios, frustrating.28:59 Detective bravado, being stressed led to frequent drinking.32:33 Retired officers face increased post-service drinking.33:19 Habits form the brain pathways and are difficult to break.40:35 Used “This Naked Mind” to overcome personal burnout.46:14 Leaders must lead by example to inspire change.If you're loving the podcast and would like to give Anna a warm, fuzzy feeling of appreciation, then you can buy her a coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bigdrinkrethinkTo turn Dry January into a fantastic learning experience, you can purchase The Big Drink Rethink Experiment at the discounted price of just £99.Follow this link, and simply apply coupon code POD99 at check-out:https://www.thebeliefscoach.com/the-big-drink-rethink-experimentAbout the host Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.ukAbout Maria Fox:Maria Fox has recently retired from her final role as Chief Superintendent in Derbyshire Constabulary. She began her career in Greater Manchester Police in 1994 after completing a Theology degree at the University of Manchester. She subsequently worked in West Midlands Police and has been a senior leader since 2003. Her policing experience and leadership spans detective, and uniform policing roles at every rank and as a senior leaders she also worked in CTP policing. Maria is also a trained and certified coach with This Naked Mind and took responsibility for the
On December 3rd 1981, 44 year old Douglas Mortimer failed to turn up to meet his friends at his local social club in a suburb in Birmingham. His family haven't seen him since and there has been no trace of him or his car in the years that have passed. This is now one of the longest running missing person cases that West Midlands Police have.Important information provided by:All contemporary articles: https://www.findmypast.co.uk/homehttps://www.westmidlands.police.uk/news/west-midlands/news/news/2024/august/fresh-appeal-for-long-standing-missing-manhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp4ww0qdgxkoMusic by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862
It's Wednesday, August 21st, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Northern India state arrested 1,682 Christians About a dozen states in India have anti-conversion laws. These laws are often used to persecute Christians. The state of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India has the harshest version of the law. Over the last four years, the state has arrested 1,682 people under the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act. Most of those people are Christians, including pastors. The arrests have led to over 800 charges. However, International Christian Concern noted, “No one has been convicted under the anti-conversion law because there has never been a shred of hard evidence against the religious conversions.” According to Open Doors, India is the 11th most difficult country worldwide in which to be a Christian. British pro-lifer compensated $17,000 A Christian woman won a settlement against British police recently after praying silently outside an abortion mill, reports The Washington Times. West Midlands Police have arrested Isabel Vaughan-Spruce multiple times since 2022 for her prayers. Alliance Defending Freedom U.K. reports she won a settlement worth about $17,000. However, the U.K. is considering a national implementation of censorship zones around abortion mills. Vaughan-Spruce warned, “Our culture is shifting towards a clamp down on viewpoint diversity, with Christian thought and prayer increasingly under threat of censorship.” U.S. Supreme Court rules against transgenderism Last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration's attempt to protect transgenderism. The Department of Education had issued new rules under Title IX which, as originally envisioned, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex. The new regulations would have added protections for so-called “gender identity” and “sexual orientation.” Jonathan Scruggs with Alliance Defending Freedom said, “Female athletes, students, and teachers across the country are right to stand against the administration's adoption of extreme gender ideology, which would have devastating consequences for students, teachers, administrators, and families.” Biden: “America, I gave my best to you!” On Monday night, President Joe Biden summed up his career in politics at the end of his remarks at the 2024 Democratic Convention in Chicago. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN: “America, I gave my best to you! [Cheering and Applause] “For 50 years, like many of you, I gave my heart and soul to our nation. And I have been blessed a million times in return with the support of the American people. I may have been too young to be in the Senate -- I wasn't 30 yet -- and too old to stay as president. [Laughter] “But I hope that you know, how grateful I am to all of you.” Planned Parenthood offers free abortion kill pills to DNC attendees The Democratic National Convention began on Monday in Chicago. Disturbingly, Planned Parenthood has been offering free abortions to attendees at the venue. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser said, “The Democratic National Abortion Convention puts the extremism of the Democrats on full display. The days when the Democrats insisted abortion should be ‘safe, legal and rare' are history. “From ‘free' abortion drugs aboard the Planned Parenthood bus [to DNC attendees] to a draft party platform that uses the word abortion an unprecedented 13 times, today's Democrats under the Harris-Walz ticket are officially the Shout Your Abortion Party.” How Kamala Harris/Tim Walz ticket is radically pro-abortion Dannenfelser underscored how radical the Harris/Walz ticket is. She said, “Everyone should be asking Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and all the Democrats' candidates the question: ‘What are your exceptions?' “Harris and Walz won't name a single limit on abortion they support – not in the seventh, eighth or ninth month of pregnancy when unborn babies clearly feel pain, and not even when a child is born alive following an abortion attempt. “They stand for eliminating the most basic protections for women and girls, such as informed consent and parental involvement, and seek to shut down alternatives to abortion.” Romans 3:15 and 18 says, “Their feet are swift to shed blood. … There is no fear of God before their eyes.” Fox reporter: Media doesn't challenge Kamala Harris In an appearance on FOX News with Sandra Smith, John Roberts made the case that the media is in the tank for Kamala Harris. JOHN ROBERTS: “The media is just basically letting Kamala Harris say anything she wants and not really challenging her.” SANDRA SMITH: “I'm still amazed that when you go to her campaign website of course the first thing you see is a request from for money for donations. That's fine, but then you travel throughout her website, there's still no policy pitches or explanations or details being offered to voters as to how she's gonna fix -- fix the problems that she's laying out in her speeches.” ROBERTS: “It used to be if you wanted to get a good sense of what the policy of the particular candidate was you would go to their website and would be all laid out there on a policy page in great detail. That page doesn't even exist on Kamala Harris's website.” SMITH: “Not there.” 8.5% of U.S. homes worth $1 million A report from Redfin found the share of U.S. homes worth at least $1 million is at a record high. Eight and a half percent of homes are now worth $1 million or more, up from about two percent in 2014. Home prices have been rising, and luxury home prices have been rising even more. The median sale price of luxury homes rose nine percent on an annual basis during the second quarter of this year. California metropolitan areas are seeing the most increase in million-dollar homes. Landscapers spot unexploded World War 2 bomb And finally, a pair of landscape gardeners were left shell-shocked after digging up an unexploded bomb from World War II, reports GoodNewsNetwork.org. Residents were evacuated from their homes in Worcester, England, while police and bomb squads rushed to the scene following the discovery by Paul Probert and James Dobson, who is not the Christian psychologist who shares the same name. Paul said he thought he had found a Coca-Cola bottle at first until they saw the shape. After James did a Google image search, he learned it was a World War 2 bomb. West Mercia Police used an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who examined the device for hours and transported it safely away from the area to carry out a controlled explosion. Paul said, “We've found water pipes and electricity lines, but never a bomb. It wasn't your average day.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 21st, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
Last week I had the privilege of an exclusive interview with Chief Constable Craig Guildford QPM VR DL. Craig has been Chief Constable for West Midlands Police for over 18 months, previously serving as Chief in Nottinghamshire. Like all my exclusive interviews with senior police leaders, he provides valuable learning and many pointers for aspiring police leaders everywhere. Craig kindly answers an array of questions in this 30 minutes, including his advice for aspiring officers on where to focus their promotion prep, views on compassion and other emerging values in policing, his favourite ranks through a varied career, views on investigation standards, and what he expects from police leaders in West Mids. He also gives his perspectives on the police promotion exams and on standards and ethics, for which he is lead as part of the NPCC portfolios. I'd like to thank Craig again for sparing some time from his 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! As with all my exclusive and insightful interviews, this episode is ENTIRELY FREE for all, all the time. But if you want to be first to access my other podcasts, and get exclusive regular premium episodes, please consider becoming a subscriber today for just £4.99 per month. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe __________ About me and Rank Success: 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 FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and 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. FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ _______ Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber... REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off". WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, supports my free content, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe
Join Lee and Kev on The Black Country Blokes as they dive into the fascinating and intense world of crime scene investigation with special guest Jo Ward. With 26 years of service in the West Midlands Police and 24 years in forensic investigation, Jo shares her gripping experiences and insights. Awarded Police Staff Member of the Year in 2022, Jo discusses her role in solving high-profile cases, her appearance on the BBC's "Forensics, The Real CSI," and her newly released book, "Every Contact Leaves a Trace." Hear about the challenges she faces both on and off the job, including her battles with PTSD, motherhood, and cancer. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with real-life stories from the frontline of crime scene investigation.Hashtags: #BlackCountryBlokes #Podcast #Forensics #JoWard #CrimeSceneInvestigation #CSI #MentalHealth #Motherhood #PTSD #Policing #TrueCrime #EveryContactLeavesATrace #BBCForensics #Inspiration #ADHD #CancerSurvivoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Here's a dedicated episode for Sergeants seeking promotion to Inspector in West Midlands Police. This is a bespoke briefing aligned to the Inspector's role, outlining the process (application, interview and presentation), giving example interviews and scenarios, key strategic information about West Mids, and much more besides. While this is specifically aimed at West Mids officers, those in other forces seeking Inspector promotion will also find the content relevant. For regular more in-depth content targeted for your ongoing police leadership CPD, or if you'd just like to support my work, please consider becoming a premium subscriber today for just £4.99 per month. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe __________ About me and Rank Success: 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 FREE support on your promotion journey to success, check out my other open-access podcasts, blogs and YouTube videos. If time is of the essence and 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. FREE Blog: https://policepromotion.blog Premium eGuides, CVF deep-dive, & video Masterclass content: www.ranksuccess.co.uk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRM4aUxiSEPzmslrur6KToQ _______ Consider becoming a premium podcast subscriber... REVIEWS: "Gold dust!", "Really enjoyed", "Reassuring", "Easy listening", "Simplifies things", "Paid off". WHY SUBSCRIBE? BONUS subscriber-only regular podcasts, EXCLUSIVE access to the BEST of my archives, FIRST for new episodes, supports my free content, 25% DISCOUNT off premium toolkits upon request. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/subscribe --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ranksuccess/message
Episode 1 of 2: OVERVIEWA raw and compelling, podcast following Host and Investigative Reporter, Mark Williams-Thomas, as he re-investigates one of the biggest unsolved murder cases in the country that has baffled the police for almost 30 years.In a UK first, Mark puts his own money and reputation on the line to conduct a thorough re-investigation into the disappearance and murder of 18-year old Nicola Payne, to try to give answers to her family and find out where her remains could be.With full support from Nicola's grieving family, total access to all of West Midlands polices case files, and the UK's top private forensic search team, our podcast captures the twists and turns of a very real investigation.THE STORY Saturday 14 December 1991 – Coventry. 18-year-old mum-of-one Nicola Payne set off from her boyfriend's house to walk the short distance to the home she shared with her parents, across an area called the 'black pad'. Although it was just a 10-minute walk, she never made it to her parents' house. She simply vanished.Nearly 30 years on, her body has never been found. It's the biggest and most expensive unsolved case in the history of West Midlands Police - and one of the biggest in the UK, which they are desperate to solve, hence their total co-operation.Within 48 hours of her disappearance two men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were arrested on suspicion of Nicola's abduction and murder. They gave an alibi which at that time could not be broken and, although they went on the run whilst on bail and changed their identity meaning they could not be picked out at an ID parade, the police did not have enough evidence to charge them.At the time the police found several items of significance, but forensics was in its infancy.In 2015, nearly 25 years after Nicola's disappearance, a cold-case investigation team made a crucial discovery with the case evidence; advancements in forensics resulted in finding Nicola's DNA on the tent bag recovered in 1991. Both men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were charged with her murder. At their Crown Court trial the defence argued that the evidence linking the suspects to Nicola had been contaminated whilst in police care. Subsequently, both men were acquitted.Nicola's family were desperate for another breakthrough but the police leads had gone cold again. All her, now elderly parents, want is to bring Nicola home so they can bury her. In 2018 they asked Mark to re-investigate her disappearance, to seek answers and to try and find Nicola.Mark Williams-Thomas has agreed to help the family and re-investigate the disappearance and murder of Nicola Payne, to date he has done it all pro bono, Mark believes the answers lie within the community and is determined to find them. Mark's investigation, gives listeners an all-access pass to see what it's like to undertake a cold case murder investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2 of 2: OVERVIEWA raw and compelling, podcast following Host and Investigative Reporter, Mark Williams-Thomas, as he re-investigates one of the biggest unsolved murder cases in the country that has baffled the police for almost 30 years.In a UK first, Mark puts his own money and reputation on the line to conduct a thorough re-investigation into the disappearance and murder of 18-year old Nicola Payne, to try to give answers to her family and find out where her remains could be.With full support from Nicola's grieving family, total access to all of West Midlands polices case files, and the UK's top private forensic search team, our podcast captures the twists and turns of a very real investigation.THE STORY Saturday 14 December 1991 – Coventry. 18-year-old mum-of-one Nicola Payne set off from her boyfriend's house to walk the short distance to the home she shared with her parents, across an area called the 'black pad'. Although it was just a 10-minute walk, she never made it to her parents' house. She simply vanished.Nearly 30 years on, her body has never been found. It's the biggest and most expensive unsolved case in the history of West Midlands Police - and one of the biggest in the UK, which they are desperate to solve, hence their total co-operation.Within 48 hours of her disappearance two men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were arrested on suspicion of Nicola's abduction and murder. They gave an alibi which at that time could not be broken and, although they went on the run whilst on bail and changed their identity meaning they could not be picked out at an ID parade, the police did not have enough evidence to charge them.At the time the police found several items of significance, but forensics was in its infancy.In 2015, nearly 25 years after Nicola's disappearance, a cold-case investigation team made a crucial discovery with the case evidence; advancements in forensics resulted in finding Nicola's DNA on the tent bag recovered in 1991. Both men, Barwell and O'Reilly, were charged with her murder. At their Crown Court trial the defence argued that the evidence linking the suspects to Nicola had been contaminated whilst in police care. Subsequently, both men were acquitted.Nicola's family were desperate for another breakthrough but the police leads had gone cold again. All her, now elderly parents, want is to bring Nicola home so they can bury her. In 2018 they asked Mark to re-investigate her disappearance, to seek answers and to try and find Nicola.Mark Williams-Thomas has agreed to help the family and re-investigate the disappearance and murder of Nicola Payne, to date he has done it all pro bono, Mark believes the answers lie within the community and is determined to find them. Mark's investigation, gives listeners an all-access pass to see what it's like to undertake a cold case murder investigation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explosives detection work is a highly specialised discipline within the police, and the stakes are high. On this episode of Dogs with Jobs, we meet Police Dog Ted, one of 17 explosive detection dogs working within the West Midlands Police Service, one of the largest urban police forces in the UK, which even has its own breeding scheme. Ted's handler, Police Constable Damo Smart, has over 21 years' experience as a police dog handler and instructor. Damo was part of the West Midlands Police display team in the Crufts arena with dozens of police colleagues and dogs. Performance over, he joins Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather in the press room at Crufts to talk about P.D. Ted, and where such specialised police dogs fit into the overall framework and resources within the police service. Travel sickness is a no-no for explo dogs, who must be away from home for big sports events and royal occasions as part of the job. Damo explains why it also takes a certain attitude from the handler to work these dogs, given the high stakes involved. So a steady attitude and the ability to relax once the work is over is key. Damo explains what he looks for in an explo dog and what it takes to search at this level - and to search safely. Connected episodes: Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary; Mabel the emotional support dog in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight fire service P.D. Didi, the general purpose police dog Keo, the wellbeing support dog in the police More photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs Do you work your dog or dogs? If you would be interested in coming on the show, please get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 10730 555 500. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explosives detection work is a highly specialised discipline within the police, and the stakes are high. On this episode of Dogs with Jobs, we meet Police Dog Ted, one of 17 explosive detection dogs working within the West Midlands Police Service, one of the largest urban police forces in the UK, which even has its own breeding scheme. Ted's handler, Police Constable Damo Smart, has over 21 years' experience as a police dog handler and instructor. Damo was part of the West Midlands Police display team in the Crufts arena with dozens of police colleagues and dogs. Performance over, he joins Dogs with Jobs presenter Kate Fairweather in the press room at Crufts to talk about P.D. Ted, and where such specialised police dogs fit into the overall framework and resources within the police service. Travel sickness is a no-no for explo dogs, who must be away from home for big sports events and royal occasions as part of the job. Damo explains why it also takes a certain attitude from the handler to work these dogs, given the high stakes involved. So a steady attitude and the ability to relax once the work is over is key. Damo explains what he looks for in an explo dog and what it takes to search at this level - and to search safely. Connected episodes: Jax the victim recovery dog with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary; Mabel the emotional support dog in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight fire service P.D. Didi, the general purpose police dog Keo, the wellbeing support dog in the police More photos at shineradio.uk/dogswithjobs Do you work your dog or dogs? If you would be interested in coming on the show, please get in touch with Kate at team@shineradio.uk or call 10730 555 500. © & ℗ Kate Fairweather 2024 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join our host Kellie Kwarteng of Elevate - Women in Tech as she interviews Vanessa Eyles Detective Superintendent at West Midlands Police and the Managing Director of the Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands Vanessa shares her remarkable 30-year journey rising through the ranks of law enforcement to Detective Superintendent. She discusses developing into leadership by "Stealth Mode" - quietly taking on projects others overlooked to build her skills and portfolio and rise to the top. Key takeaways include:
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Faye Ford had a passion to travel and at the conclusion of her schooling Faye focused on the travel industry. At the age of 18 she became a rep and worked with children. Aged 21 Faye moved into the adult travel program and as a holiday rep she would deal with the fall out following violence disorders, sexual assaults and sudden deaths including suicides. Her final role was as an Elf in Lapland!vgSSTWBGd5t8TzTJ6S2AAt 30 Faye decided that she needed to return to the UK to support her family. Faye decided to join West Midlands Police. She went to Ryton and was posted to Handsworth where Faye worked in the community. She was eventually selected to work within offender management and the restorative justice team. The job meant she was present when criminals met their victim or the victim's family. The process gives the victim the opportunity to ask the suspect why they were targeted.After 17 years in West Midlands Police Faye decided that she would “bite the bullet” and leave the police. She had become disenchanted with the lack of support and direction by the senior management and the police federation over the pension issues and working conditions.To compound issues Faye was disheartened by the resignation process. She completed the process online and never saw a manager or had any feedback. She feels let down by her former managers and would welcome a meeting with a member of the senior team at west midlands police.Faye now runs a successful photography company and is a travel advisor & agent She is also a member of www.ex-jobservices.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Title: Are the West Midland Police dogs trained to release a suspect on command after they surrender? Source: Express and Star .com https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/birmingham/2023/03/12/police-dogs-show-off-their-skills-as-part-of-crufts/West Midlands Police Display - Crufts 2023 - 16:29https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PB0QFs58f4Date: 03/10/2023Summary: At the Crufts Dog show, the West Midlands Police demonstrated their attack dog training. On more than one occasion, the Police handler was not able to get their dog to release after biting. Where you can find us at https://www.facebook.com/peopleswolfpodhttps://argostraining.com/Music Produced by: WaresdannyIG: @waresdanny, Website: https://waresdanny.bandzoogle.com/home
Jim has been working in the field of Community Safety and ASB for 25 years.He started his career in 1995 working for West Midlands Police in Smethwick, where he specialized in Neighborhood Policing and tackling the drug trade.He subsequently took up the post of Sergeant where he was assigned to very challenging areas and used the civil injunction to good effect to tackle criminality and ASB (Anti-Social Behaviour).During his time working for West Midlands Police he received 2 Chief Constable commendations for service to Neighborhood Policing. He was also short-listed for Police Officer of the year in 2014.In 2016 Jim left the Police Service to specialize in ASB and spent 2 1/2 years working for whg housing association as their Community Safety Manager.In 2018 Jim moved to a Local Authority in the North of the UK to take up the role as their ASB Manager. During his time in this role he has used the youth injunction to good effect to tackle some very serious ASB. He has also used the Closure Order powers to restore peace to a number of communities. In some areas ASB has reduced by over 50% over the past 2 years.Jim is a passionate advocate of the Community Trigger and works tirelessly to assist other colleagues around the UK to use this tool more effectively.acourageousrecovery.com
Are you or someone you know a male survivor of abuse or violence? You don't have to deal with it alone. Ask Marc is here to listen and provide specialized support for men living in the Black Country area of the UK. Developed by Black Country Women's Aid in consultation with male survivors, Ask Marc offers support around a range of issues, including rape and sexual violence, childhood sexual abuse, grooming and exploitation, domestic abuse, stalking, forced marriage, and honour-based violence. With funding from the Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Ask Marc works alongside police, community organizations, and local authorities to ensure survivors get the help they need. Don't suffer in silence - visit askmarc.org.uk to learn more about the services available and to get in touch with a trained specialist.#AskMarc #MaleSurvivors #Abuse #Violence #SpecializedSupport #BlackCountry #UK #EndAbuse #NoMoreSilence #SupportIsAvailable #YouAreNotAloneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bcb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Iain is a former Superintendent of West Midlands Police, author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and podcast host. Iain has appeared on the podcast before #161) and has returned specifically to discuss the recent H-Hour episode featuring Neil Wood. Link to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tango-juliet-foxtrot/id1559103724 Link to his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tango-Juliet-Foxtrot-British-policing-ebook/dp/B09BTP8QQV ***** H-Hour patrons were sent this podcast before anyone else. Become a patron at patreon.com/hkpodcasts ******
Digital forensics have transformed crime prevention and the handling of cases permanently. With over 5,000 British police officers able to work cases remotely and upload sensitive evidence directly to the cloud, forensic investigations that could have taken days or even weeks to resolve can now be dealt with instantaneously. So how have strides in technology led to clearing case backlogs, securing faster convictions for violent criminals and bringing faster closure to victims and their families?In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Head of Content Matt Harris speaks to West Midlands Police's Detective John Price and Jon Cook, International Training Instructor at Exterro, about:Biggest challenges with digital forensics within the UK police forceMoving digital forensics into the cloudThe impact of FTK implementation
Three boys have died after falling through ice into a lake. A fourth is critically ill. West Midlands Police have described desperate rescue attempts by officers.
Bonus EpisodeIain DonnellyFormer Superintendant of West Midlands Police,Iain Donnelly, has over 25 years in various intelligence, covert policing,counter-terrorism, and serious crime investigation roles in London and the WestMidlands. Iain is also the author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and the presenter of a podcast of the same name, exploring how the British police have changed over the last 30 years inresponse to ten years of budget cuts combined with exponentially growingdemand.Iain joins me on the Community Safety Podcast to discuss why closing 50% of the policestations in England and Wales and 75% of the police stations in London had ahugely negative effect on effective relationship-building between policeofficers and the community they serve. We dig into neighbourhood policing'simpact on the rise of knife crime in the UK, and Iain shares stories about hisfirst postings in London and what he learned about policing and human behaviourduring his training period. "Neighbourhood policing, forme, was such an unbelievably flexible resource to be able to problem solve allsorts of issues." - Iain Donnelly Today on The Community Safety Podcast:● Iain's experience of growing up in Belfast at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland● How the British Army's loss turned out to be the Metropolitan Police's gain The differences between methods of policing when Iain joined the service and when he left.● Iain's views on the efficacy of communitypolicing● Why the Police Federation and the Superintendent's Association have been proved correct when they said ten years ago that harsh budget cuts would have far-reaching consequences for public safety ● The impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the police and the public● Why Iain feels that social media has been toxic for policing● Whether policing is seen as an attractive career option in 2022 Connect with Iain Donnelly:● Iain Donnelly on LinkedIn● Tango Juliet Foxtrot: How did it all go wrong for British policing? by Iain DonnellyConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● TheCommunity Safety Podcast Website
This is Day 1 of 12 days of Missing People cases throughout December. On the 28th of July 1999, 15 year old Phillip Harris left his foster home in West Bromwich and said he was going to stay with a friend. Phillip has not been seen since and his family are desperate for answers. They need to know where he is and what happened to him. Listener caution: This episode does contain some descriptions of child abuse and neglect. Important information provided by: Phillip's missing person appeal: https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/phillip-harris-99-001165https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/we-were-kids-nobody-cared-25148990https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/missing-teen-riddle-endure-phillip-23624434https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harrowing-story-teenage-boy-who-28133917New images of Phillip: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-61584659If you know anything please contact West Midlands Police on 101 quoting reference PID33326. You can also contact Missing People on 116 000. Music by: dl-sounds.comFollow the Unseen Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-unseen-podcast/id1318473466?uo=4Follow the Unseen Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xWK7Mu3bTP6oziZvxrwSK?si=QxvyPkZ2TdCDscnfxyeRawFollow the Unseen Podcast on Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-unseen-podcastJoin our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/unseenpodFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theunseenpodFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theunseenpod/Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunseenpod?fan_landing=trueSubscribe to 10 Minute True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/10-minute-true-crime/id1591474862
Ex-policeman Charles Malet considers how it has come about that even an inspector of West Midlands Police can think he can use bystanders as proxies to find offence with a speaker in public. Read the article in which this audio is embedded at: https://www.ukcolumn.org/article/the-police-are-not-the-public-and-the-public-are-not-the-police
The new Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, faces big challenges in his first week in office. The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be at the top of his agenda, but also improving the reputation of the force. The Met was heavily criticised following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving policeman and the sharing of racist and sexist group chat messages by officers at Charing Cross police station. Public trust in the force was strained even further last week when an unarmed black man, Chris Kaba, was fatally shot in Streatham. Born in Birmingham, Mark Rowley attended Handsworth Grammar School before studying mathematics at Cambridge. After university he joined the West Midlands Police force, rising through the ranks to become the Head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, overseeing the response to the terrorist attacks in 2017. He retired from the Met in 2018, and co-authored a crime thriller. Now Sir Mark Rowley aims to restore public confidence in the force. So, what kind of leader will he be? CREDITS The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) Presenter: Mark Coles Producers: Diane Richardson and Matt Toulson Production Co-ordinators: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele Editor: Richard Vadon Studio Manager: James Beard
Alison CopeThe biggest trauma Alison Cope has ever faced was losing her son Joshua to knife crime in 2013, but she uses her resilience and strength to educate and support others in seeing a future beyond negative experiences. Alison presents the Joshua Ribera Achievement Awards that recognises and celebrates the achievements of young people who are not in mainstream education. Alison has also worked with West Midlands Police, Staffordshire Police, Hertfordshire Police, and Crimestoppers along with keynote speaking and lecturing at Birmingham and Nottingham universitiesAlison joins me on the podcast to share how Joshua had turned his life around and had evolved from writing about violence to focusing on positivity, working hard, and loving his family. She discusses why negative imagery in music is so dangerous to children and young people and why it is such a problem that it is so widely available on social media. Alison also share with me what happened on the day in September 2013 when Josh was murdered, and the moment that she realised how powerful her voice could be and why she decided to devote her life to helping young people "It's Joshua's life that inspires and his death educates. My focus isn't Joshua's death, my focus is Joshua's life, and to inspire young people to see a future with hope, regardless of their past.." - Alison Cope Today on The Community Safety Podcast: ● Alison's upbringing and why it gave her the strength and determination to fight forwards ● Why the traumas that Alison faced growing up helped her to help Joshua, and see past challenging behaviour and see to the core of a young person ● The traumatic event that threw Joshua off the rails at 13 years old● Elements that led to Joshua's custodial sentence and why Alison feels that it was a blessing in disguise● Joshua's involvement in the grime scene and how he became so successful as a lyricist● Alison's feelings about the man who killed her son and why she would like to meet him● Alison's thoughts on how to reduce knife crime in this country and how she works with young people to change the mindset around violence Connect with Alison Cope: ● Ditch the Blade● Alison Cope on Facebook● Alison Cope on Twitter● Alison Cope on LinkedInConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● The Community Safety Podcast Website● The Community Safety Podcast on Facebook● The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter ★ Support this p
This week Justin and Lynne talk with John Price of the West Midlands Police in the UK. John has pioneered the first cloud-based digital forensics platform powered by FTK Central in Microsoft Azure. With nearly 7,000 officers able to work cases remotely and upload evidence directly to the cloud, criminal forensic investigation tasks that previously took days to complete are now almost instantaneous. Hear how John has paved the way for law enforcement agencies to collaborate to clear case backlogs and secure faster convictions, bringing closure to victims and their families.
Professor Sarah Edwards and Professor Phyllis Illari discuss their contributions the STS's impact in philosophy of science and medicine. They were lead contributors to two top-rated “impact cases” in UCL's 2021 entry to the REF assessment, the UK's research excellence framework. That's a national review of university research productivity. Sarah's project involves policy-making about emerging diseases. Phyllis's project involves policy-making when evidence in conflicting and incomplete. Simply put, “impact” is a measure of how much a influence an academic university research project has had on non-academic communities, such as business, media, schools, and medicine. Summary of Professor Edwards's project Edwards' research informed the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Ethics Guidance and a Training Manual for clinical research during epidemics of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, for which no effective treatments or vaccines are known. The ethics guidance applied to 4955 studies undertaken into WHO's priority infectious diseases and pathogens with over 88 million participants globally. Edwards' research has benefited individuals participating in clinical research by promoting wider access to new and repurposed medicines and by protecting the rights and interests of current patients. Edwards initiated the development of an Afrocentric ethics framework for clinical research during epidemics across Africa and supervised a project for the African Union Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC), involving wide consultation, engagement, and training. Her expertise has been consulted over clinical research for COVID-19 by organisations such as WHO, Africa CDC, and the US FDA which issued new guidelines leading to >370 early approvals of medicines and medical products with surveillance for research. Full impact case study https://results2021.ref.ac.uk/impact/999f7328-c0ea-441f-8808-bee2281a2c27?page=1 Summary of Professor Illari's project Public bodies, such as health boards or government departments, must reliably interpret evidence to properly inform their decision-making. Illari and Clarke's work explores the diverse types of evidence obtained from biological and social mechanisms and systems, and how these are used for multiple purposes. This has impacted on 1) international methodologies for evidence assessment in health by increasing the plurality of evidence they use, particularly evidence of mechanisms (NICE, IARC), and on 2) UK ethical frameworks for AI and data science by improving their evidence use, particularly their attention to anticipating and monitoring how systems including populations react to new ethics frameworks (Cabinet Office, DCMS, West Midlands Police, the NHS). The beneficiaries are patients who need high quality medical advice both in England and Wales and internationally, and all people in the UK affected by government and NHS data projects such as the UK Cabinet Office Framework for Data Ethics and the NHS Code of conduct for data-driven health and care technology. Full impact case study https://results2021.ref.ac.uk/impact/716079e1-ae40-478d-a477-ba7ef89b5383?page=1 More about REF REF is a complex administrative process. For more about UCL's work across all REF categories: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/evaluation/research-excellence-framework/ref-2021 For more about REF from its organisers: https://www.ref.ac.uk/ Featuring Interviewees Professor Sarah Edwards UCL Professor of Bioethics https://iris.ucl.ac.uk/iris/browse/profile?upi=SJLED13 Professor Phyllis Illari UCL Professor of Philosophy of Science https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/illari Interviewer Professor Joe Cain UCL Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain Music credits Intro and Exit music “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Interval music “Silly intro,” by Alexander Nakarada https://filmmusic.io/song/4786-silly-intro License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Podcast information “WeAreSTS” is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, and to leave feedback about the show, visit us online: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast STS Students and staff also can find on the website information about how to get involved with our programme. “WeAreSTS” producer is Professor Joe Cain. Twitter: @stsucl #WeAreSTS Editing and post-production by Professor Joe Cain.
Operation Fort remains the largest case of modern slavery ever tried in the UK, and today's guest was right at the heart of it. We're joined by Detective Chief Inspector from West Midlands Police, Nick Dale!As the lead investigator for Operation Fort, Nick may well have more first-hand experience of fighting modern slavery than anyone else in the UK. He sits down with Eugenie and Jules to discuss the inner workings of Operation Fort, how his team helped numerous victims across the country, and the telltale signs of modern slavery in our everyday lives.For more info, visit our website or click the links below:Operation Fort Hope for Justice Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The plan sets out changes needed to become an anti-racist police service and to reform or explain race disparities. Det Con Paul Knowles, of West Midlands Police, was also found to have breached orders and instructions. The officer had attempted to conceal that he had shared information with a colleague, the misconduct panel heard. VS Viera & Eagle FC 47 Recap SPONSORED BY https://www.instagram.com/supremeoftheuk/?hl=en Instagram @cfr_news
After much speculation, photos have emerged of PM Boris Johnson drinking at a Downing Street lockdown event. Also, the Elizabeth Line is finally open! Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sir Dave Thompson QPM and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps join Nick Ferrari at Breakfast.
In this episode, we bring you a conversation on Inclusive Leadership with the CEO of English Football's leading equality and inclusion organisation. Leaders in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) is a monthly series covering news, views, comments and debates happening across the equality, diversity and inclusion space. It also shines a spotlight on the progress being made and the challenges being faced in EDI across sport. This episode includes a guest interview with Anthony Burnett, the CEO of Kick It Out. Kick It Out have been working throughout the football, educational and community sectors to challenge discrimination, encourage inclusive practices and campaign for positive change in the game for almost 30 years. Having previously had experience in senior roles within organisations such as Ford, Lloyds Banking Group, and the West Midlands Police, and having worked across the world within the EDI Space, Burnett brings a strong, fresh, and global perspective on the topic of inclusive leadership. Within the discussion, Burnett offers fascinating insight on the distinction between re-examining and re-inventing, lists some examples of leaders setting a shining example, and laments the significant negative impact of when imposter syndrome meets longstanding systemic messaging. The Leaders in EDI podcast is part of the Leaders Meet: Diversity Series, delivered in partnership with Meta, which provides a platform for executives within sport to come together to drive diversity across the industry, accelerate the pace of change and inspire the next generation of executives, through thought-leadership events and digital forums. To find out more about the Leaders Meet: Diversity series, please visit https://info.leadersinsport.com/l/856843/2021-04-21/hfhrj
Iain DonnellyFormer Superintendant of West Midlands Police,Iain Donnelly, has over 25 years in various intelligence, covert policing,counter-terrorism, and serious crime investigation roles in London and the WestMidlands. Iain is also the author of Tango Juliet Foxtrot and the presenter of a podcast of the same name, exploring how the British police have changed over the last 30 years inresponse to ten years of budget cuts combined with exponentially growingdemand.Iain joins me on the Community Safety Podcast to discuss why closing 50% of the policestations in England and Wales and 75% of the police stations in London had ahugely negative effect on effective relationship-building between policeofficers and the community they serve. We dig into neighbourhood policing'simpact on the rise of knife crime in the UK, and Iain shares stories about hisfirst postings in London and what he learned about policing and human behaviourduring his training period. "Neighbourhood policing, forme, was such an unbelievably flexible resource to be able to problem solve allsorts of issues." - Iain Donnelly Today on The Community Safety Podcast:● Iain's experience of growing up in Belfast at the height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland● How the British Army's loss turned out to be the Metropolitan Police's gain The differences between methods of policing when Iain joined the service and when he left.● Iain's views on the efficacy of communitypolicing● Why the Police Federation and the Superintendent's Association have been proved correct when they said ten years ago that harsh budget cuts would have far-reaching consequences for public safety ● The impact of COVID-19 on the relationship between the police and the public● Why Iain feels that social media has been toxic for policing● Whether policing is seen as an attractive career option in 2022 Connect with Iain Donnelly:● Iain Donnelly on LinkedIn● Tango Juliet Foxtrot: How did it all go wrong for British policing? by Iain DonnellyConnect with The Community Safety Podcast:● TheCommunity Safety Podcast Website● TheCommunity Safety Podcast on Facebook● The Community Safety Podcast on Twitter
Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing social media hacking. If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo
Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing on line shopping fraud. If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo
Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing investment fraud. If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo
Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing Courier fraud. If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo
Fraudsters and scammers are always looking for new ways to get their hands on your money, bank details and much more, so what should you look out for and how can you protect yourself? RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell is talking with Khatija Nichols from West Midlands Police and today they're discussing romance fraud. If you think your being targeted by fraudsters, report it to your bank and call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online at www.actionfraud.police.uk if you are in Scotland, call 101. #RNIBConnect Image: West Midlands Police logo
Policing is essential to the UK's response to economic crime, yet it is an area that the government all too often overlooks. In this episode, recorded in February 2020, CFCS Associate Fellow Helena Wood is joined by Commander Karen Baxter of the National Police Chiefs' Council, as well as by Waheed Saleem from the West Midlands Police, and Graeme Biggar from the National Economic Crime Centre in a debate on what policing needs to be if it is to tackle current and emerging economic crime threats.
In this weeks podcast I interview Enoch White who won Birmingham's Bravery Award from West Midlands Police for how he dealt with an armed gunman who pointed a gun at his head and threatened to kill him while working as a Westside Warden.
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