Best Scholar Gypsy Podcasts (2024)

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The Role of the Police & Crime Commissioner with Thames Valleys Matthew Barber 47:03

4M ago47:03

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Matthew Barber was raised and schooled in Oxfordshire before graduating from Brunel University. He still lives in Oxfordshire, is married to Katie and has two children, Emily and Lucy; and a labrador! Matthew is Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Thames Valley, covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Oxfordshire. Elected to the ro…

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Remembering the Wolves I 45:30

5M ago45:30

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In the autumn of 1967, Madawaska Valley District High School first opened its doors in Barry's Bay, and so too did the history of one of that school's most famous sports teams, the MVDHS Wolves. It was a Junior "B" hockey team that within four years won everything there was to win in eastern Ontario. This past February nearly three dozen of its mem…

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Remembering the Wolves II 1:09:13

5M ago1:09:13

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In the autumn of 1967 Madawaska Valley District High School first opened its doors in Barry's Bay, and so too did the history of one of that school's most famous sports teams, the MVDHS Wolves. It was a Junior "B" hockey team that within four years won everything there was to win in eastern Ontario. This past February nearly three dozen of its orig…

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When Bomber Met a Bomber - A Life of Aviation Security and Counter-Terrorism with Brian Harris. 1:13:35

5M ago1:13:35

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Brian recently retired from Police Scotland having led on operational assurance and service acceptance for Scotland on a multi-million pound (UK Government) Home Office critical communications program - The Emergency Services Network (ESN, ESMCP). An operational practitioner who turned academic (Criminal Psychologist) Brian conducted his part-time …

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When the interviewer becomes the interviewee - From Gypsy Hill to the outback of Australia with Fmr Sergeant Oliver Laurence. 1:20:50

5M ago1:20:50

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Join stand in host Rory Geoghegan in an insightful conversation with the host of the Protect & Serve Podcast and former police sergeant, Oliver Laurence. In this gripping episode, Oliver takes us through his remarkable journey from the police cadets at Gypsy Hill police station to patrolling the expansive outback of Australia. With candid storytell…

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St. Patrick's Day with Percy French 1:06:13

5M ago1:06:13

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William Percy French was born in County Roscommon in 1854 and grew up to become one of Ireland's most successful songwriters. At times wildly comedic and genuinely funny; at other times surprisingly warm and inspirational. The Opeongo Readers' Theatre were so taken by him, some of them break out into song in this novel celebration for St. Patrick's…

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From Beat Cop To Scholar, the policing journey of Dr William Graham 54:21

5M ago54:21

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Dr William Graham is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology, and the current Programme Leader of the Degree Programme. Dr Graham specialises in policing and criminal justice. Dr Graham is a former Senior Police Officer, having retired from Strathclyde Police in 2010 after 30 years’ service. He held various positions including Deputy Manager of a multi-ag…

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A young man on a mission - Jay aka 28:04

6M ago28:04

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ACC Jay aka @ShortArmOfTheLaw is a young man on a mission. A police enthusiast from a very young age Jay has been supporting and championing policing up and down the country. His stories, activities, and bright personality light up thousands of policing faces up and down the country. Jay is currently on a new fundraising mission. Every year Jay pus…

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Closing The Door on a life of Crime - Sicarius McGrath 1:23:05

6M ago1:23:05

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This week on Protect and Serve, join host Oliver Laurence, a former police officer, as he sits down with Sicarius McGrath for a gripping conversation. Sicarius shares his journey from a life entrenched in organised crime, dealing with firearms, drugs, and stolen cars, to a passionate advocate for change. Discover how Sicarius is turning his life ar…

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#BleepKind - Tackling the myths of Police fitness. 1:10:41

6M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

The #BleepKind vision is to promote a culture which prioritises health and wellbeing through kindness, understanding and support, to ensure members are ready to meet and exceed identified levels of operational fitness. #BleepKind was setup in February 2021, by two inspirational police officers, Jen & Carly to offer a peer support network for those …

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Famous Love Letters 1:11:13

6M ago1:11:13

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In honour of St. Valentine's Day, The Opeongo Readers' Theatre presents nineteen of the world's greatest love letters, famously written by men and women in the heat of passion. From the sublime to the ridiculous, it's a show destined to be better than anything you will ever see printed on a pink greeting card sold at the corner store.…

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Supporting Firearms Officers - Mark Williams 1:08:59

6M ago1:08:59

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Mark joined the Metropolitan Police in 1987. He retired in November 2013 and became the PFOA CEO. The PFOA or Police Firearms Officers Association was created to support all those involved in UK Armed Policing ,and their families. The PFOA support the national uplift in Armed Policing. The Trustees and staff are a mixture of serving and retired fir…

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Violence reduction - Graham Goulden, BA, 1:25:56

7M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Graham Goulden, BA, is much sought after international speaker, leadership and violence prevention trainer. For thirty years he was a Scottish police officer specialising in criminal investigation, drug investigation, training, and crime prevention. For the last eight years of his career, he was a Chief Inspector and a key member of the Scottish Vi…

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Martha & Stella's Kitchen Party 35:10

7M ago35:10

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Martha Linton and Stella Yeretch, two local musicians born and raised in the Upper Madawaska Valley, were recorded in the mid-20th Century, singing old folksongs in both English and their native Polish-Kashub. Martha passed away in 2009 and Stella in 1996, but those recordings demonstrate their stellar contributions to local culture.…

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Knife crime in London - A-Jae Wright, Chad Miller, and Devante 1:47:25

7M ago1:47:25

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Welcome to another compelling episode of Protect & Serve, where host Oliver Laurence engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guests, A-Jae Wright, Chad Miller, and Devante. In this episode, we dive deep into the pressing issue of knife violence in London and the immense challenges faced by young individuals who find themselves …

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Treating those who commit serious & violent crime with Dr. Sohom Das 1:00:08

7M ago1:00:08

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Dr Sohom Das (MBChB, BSc, MSc, MRCPsych) is an NHS doctor, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist and YouTuber, presenter and author who lives and works in London. Sohom has also made several media appearances on radio and television programes including guesting on numerous podcasts from comedy to true crime. He has even done several dozen stand-up gigs.…

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From a life of frontline firearms in SO19, to establishing Trojan Wellbeing. The career of Steve ‘Lobby’ Thornton. 1:26:06

7M ago1:26:06

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Steve ‘Lobby’ Thornton, is a retired Metropolitan Police Officer, having completed 30+ years, and a Civilian Senior Firearms Instructor for 6 years. Starting as a Cadet in 1982, Lobby joined the job in 1983 and began working in busy Inner London before transferring to SO19, the Met’s Firearms Unit in 1995. He then worked as an Operational Firearms …

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A lifetime of policing in The Metropolitan Police with Ret'd Commander Sue Williams QPM 1:17:30

8M ago1:17:30

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Sue Williams retired from 40 years policing in MPS at the rank of Commander responsible for the Criminal Justice Portfolio working closely with a variety of stakeholders to deliver prosecutions and custody provisions in London. Previously Sue was responsible for Safeguarding and Public Protection Portfolio which had 14 areas of critical vulnerabili…

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The Mayor’s Levee 2024 1:03:35

8M ago1:03:35

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Sean Conway, host of "The Local" chats again this year with Madawaska Valley Township Mayor Mark Willmer about the challenges and opportunities that engaged him throughout 2023. As well, the Mayor discusses new challenges and opportunities heading his way in 2024 - everything from new development charges, housing, forest fires, flooding, rebuilds o…

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Koledy Atop Shrine Hill 53:53

8M ago53:53

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The Wilno Heritage Society Community Choir celebrate Koledy a choral selection of Christmas Carols brought over to Canada beginning in 1858 when their ancestors left their homeland in Kashubia, a region of Poland, and settled in the Upper Madawaska River Valley, centred on Wilno, Ontario. With a wonderful mix of Latin, Polish, Kashub and English, i…

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A Christmas Carol 1:15:24

8M ago1:15:24

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The Opeongo Readers' Theatre offers up its annual Christmas show, this year a collection of five short stories with an equal number of short lyric poems, all often forgotten classics but all intended to keep at bay that blue, blue, blue Christmas that Elvis often used to sing about at this time of year.…

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Yakabuski Hardware 47:53

8M ago47:53

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Yakabuski Hardware happily served Barry's Bay and its surrounding area from 1918 until 2001. Karen Yakabuski, Roseanne Visutski and John Yakabuski chat with Sean Conway about the life and times of one of the Upper Madawaska Valley's most unique family businesses.By Scholar-Gypsy

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Yakabuski Hardware II 50:35

8M ago50:35

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Yakabuski Hardware happily served Barry's Bay and its surrounding area from 1918 until 2001. Karen Yakabuski, Roseanne Visutski and John Yakabuski chat with Sean Conway about the life and times of one of the Upper Madawaska Valley's most unique family businesses.By Scholar-Gypsy

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Algonquin’s Robin Hood I 49:14

9M ago49:14

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The Opeongo Readers' Theatre presents the story of Archie Belaney, a 17-year-old Englishman who first came to Canada in 1906 and where he reinvented himself as 'Grey Owl, an Indigenous environmentalist and friend of all forest animals. His story of cultural identify theft reads like Robin Hood.By Scholar-Gypsy

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Algonquin’s Robin Hood II 44:03

9M ago44:03

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The Opeongo Readers' Theatre presents the story of Archie Belaney, a 17-year-old Englishman who first came to Canada in 1906 and where he reinvented himself as 'Grey Owl, an Indigenous environmentalist and friend of all forest animals. His story of cultural identify theft reads like Robin Hood.By Scholar-Gypsy

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The Mystery of Skead’s Oak 40:56

10M ago40:56

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Cathy Chapeskie reads a new, original short story for Halloween. It's based on a February 21st 1873 news story found in the Chicago Tribune that spoke of a horrific incident it claimed happened near Barry's Bay. A story best understood as partly true and party fiction.By Scholar-Gypsy

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Managing the Media in a Crisis - Ret'd Chief Constable Andy Trotter OBE QPM 1:13:50

12M ago1:13:50

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Andrew worked for British Transport Police for 10 years from 2004, serving as Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable. Prior to this, he served more than 30 years in the Kent and Metropolitan police services, including six years as Deputy Assistant Commissioner with the Met. Andrew has been Chair of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for seven years an…

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Happy Birthday Protect & Serve - Thank You 35:15

12M ago35:15

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What a year it has been! We can't thank everyone enough for the incredible support for the show, the wonderful comments' and feedback each week is what makes this show a joy to create. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Choir for the Ages 1:05:45

12M ago1:05:45

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The Wilno Heritage Society Community Choir ‘Celebrating Polish Hymns’ has nearly 40-members but it's like no other choir anywhere in Canada, and perhaps the world. Made up of senior citizens, some well into their eighties, it gave its first remarkable public performance recently atop Shrine Hill overlooking the little village of Wilno.…

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Supporting The Police - The Police Chaplains Rev'd Dom Jones 49:04

1y ago49:04

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Dom was born & bred in Cornwall, until moving to Hampshire in 2017, he is married to Hannah who is primary school teacher and they have 1 daughter who was born in lockdown 1 – May 2020. Ordained as an Anglican Priest in 2011 Dom spent 6 years in parishes in Cornwall before moving to Hampshire in August 17 to be the first ever Lead Chaplain to the F…

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Bounty of the Bonnechere I 41:04

1y ago41:04

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A new chapter of the Opeongo Readers' Theatre's gives a rousing history of Eganville and the Bonnechere River Valley in the 19th Century. From the fur trading post established among the Algonquins of Golden Lake in 1825 to some wild and crazy happenings in 1899, the history of the Bonnechere is like no other.…

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Bounty of the Bonnechere II 46:22

1y ago46:22

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A new chapter of the Opeongo Readers' Theatre's gives a rousing history of Eganville and the Bonnechere River Valley in the 19th Century. From the fur trading post established among the Algonquins of Golden Lake in 1825 to some wild and crazy happenings in 1899, the history of the Bonnechere is like no other.…

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Following my father into a life of public service. The story of Graham McNulty QPM. 1:22:37

1y ago1:22:37

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Graham McNulty is a former Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) in the Metropolitan Police and former Deputy Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary. In January 2023 Graham retired from policing after thirty years service to set up Orochi Solutions, a vehicle to offer his unique expertise and experience to the public and private sector. Much of Gr…

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The greatest challenge was yet to come with Ret’d D/Sgt Craig Semple 48:08

1y ago48:08

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Craig Semple was a career Detective within the NSW Police Force for 25 years. Much of Craig’s career was invested in `high risk’ law enforcement including drug investigation, the investigation of outlaw motorcycle gangs and homicides. Craig has just completed his autobiography titled “The Cope who fell to earth” In this raw and unflinchingly honest…

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Laying the foundations with Ret’d D/Sgt Craig Semple 46:52

1y ago46:52

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Craig Semple was a career Detective within the NSW Police Force for 25 years. Much of Craig’s career was invested in `high risk’ law enforcement including drug investigation, the investigation of outlaw motorcycle gangs and homicides. Craig has just completed his autobiography titled “The Cope who fell to earth” In this raw and unflinchingly honest…

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The Bus-Gate Scandal - Another Crisis for The Met 52:47

1y ago52:47

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In this bonus episode, Oliver Laurence sits down with the founder of the Public Safety Foundation, Rory Geoghegan to review the incident in Croydon where officers from the Met Police detained a female after she refused to show her travel permit to TFL officers after getting off a London bus. Were the officers in the wrong? Or were they just doing t…

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Policing District 5 with Ret'd Milwaukee Sgt Patrick O'Donnell 1:04:24

1y ago1:04:24

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Sgt. O’Donnell worked in one of the nation’s largest police departments for 25 years. He has been in charge of thousands of crime scenes and investigations, including homicides, sexual assaults, and robberies. Now an author, he’s here to help you write the best crime-related novel or screenplay possible. Patrick O'Donnell is the product of two you…

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Murder Investigation Team - Jack The Ripper Ret'd D/Insp Steven Keogh 42:01

1y ago42:01

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In this bonus episode I sit down with Protect and Serve Podcast regular and favourite, Ret'd D/Insp Steven Keogh to talk about the release of his new and exciting book, Murder Investigation Team, Jack The Ripper a 21st Century Investigation. Get your copy here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Challenges of Leadership as a Chief Constable with Sir Peter Fahy QPM 1:25:19

1y ago1:25:19

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Sir Peter Fahy served as a police officer for 34 years in 5 different UK police forces. After working in a number of operational, detective and command posts he served as Chief Constable of Cheshire for 8 years and then Chief Constable of Greater Manchester for 5 years. He implemented a number of major change programmes particularly on neighbourhoo…

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Where to for The Met Part 2 1:11:32

1y ago1:11:32

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In Part 2 of my conversations about the challenges facing The Met. I sit down in this episode with Ret’d Flying Squad Detective, Jackie Malton, and former Metropolitan police officer and Special Advisor to the Prime Minister, Rory Geoghegan to get their views on the challenges facing Sir Mark Rowley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more …

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Kidnap & Ransom with Ret'd D/Supt Sue Williams QPM 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

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Suzanne Williams is an Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School where she teaches on the Oxford Programme on Negotiation. She is an experienced and internationally renowned hostage negotiator. As a London senior detective Sue was the Officer in Charge of both the Kidnap and the Hostage Crisis Negotiation Units at Scotland Yard. At the highest-level…

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Policing Counter Terrorism, & Mafia In the FBI with Richard Frankel 1:30:01

1y ago1:30:01

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Richard M. Frankel is a Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center and has previously worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has served as the Associate Director of National Intelligence and Senior FBI Representative to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence with the responsibility for overseeing and managing domestic intelligence …

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Where to for British Policing from here, with Steve Keogh and Iain Donnelly 1:28:53

1y ago1:28:53

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In this bonus episode of Protect & Serve, Oliver is joined by Iain Donnelly, host of the Tango Juliet Foxtrot Podcast & Steve Keogh a retired Detective Inspector and writer of Murder Investigation Team & Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper. The three discuss the challenges facing British policing, where to now for The Met Police and what thr…

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A day that changed New Zealand Forever with Bruce O'Brien 1:03:12

1y ago1:03:12

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Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner of the New Zealand Police. Currently, though he finds himself in his new and exciting role for NZ Police based in London as the Senior Liaison Officer for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. An exciting role contributing to keeping New Zealand safe from afar. In this episode of Protect and…

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Sikhism and Success in British Policing with C/Supt Raj Kohli 1:31:42

1y ago1:31:42

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Raj Kohli joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1992. In 1999 he was promoted to Inspector and, in 2001, completed the Senior Investigators Course and moved to the Borough of Brent as the Detective Inspector in charge of pro-active operations. In 2006 Raj was promoted to Chief Inspector and was made the operational lead for the policing of Sout…

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"Filling the void - From a life of policing, to a passion for writing", Ret'd C/Supt Simon Bowden. 1:12:33

1y ago1:12:33

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Simon Bowden retired from Thames Valley Police as a chief superintendent in 2018 after a busy career. He worked in numerous operational roles, from response officer to public order commander. Simon was the Local Police Area Commander for Bracknell before commanding the police in Windsor and Maidenhead and then moving on to be the commander at Sloug…

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Policing Scotland - With Ret'd Supt Martin Gallagher Phd. 1:12:27

1y ago1:12:27

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Ret'd Supt Martin Gallagher held a variety of roles during his career including operational patrol, both as a Constable and Sergeant; Detective roles (DC and DS) including drugs interdiction, intelligence and as a serious crime investigator / Dep SIO; national resilience work, including crisis events, the London Olympics and COP26; Divisional level…

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A life in The Met with Ret’d Commander Simon Foy QPM 1:28:47

1y ago1:28:47

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Having joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1982, Simon was promoted to Commander in 2003 after 20 years working on murder and child abuse cases, and in some of the most challenging environments. From 2007 to 2012 he was the head of the Metropolitan Police Homicide and Serious Crime Command, dealing with the investigation of murder and serious…

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Policing & Politics - Have we crossed the line of impartiality? 1:04:27

1y ago1:04:27

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Harry Miller, a former police officer from Humberside, was investigated by police over a poem that he posted on Twitter. A “cohesion officer” from Humberside Police telephoned Harry and told him that, while his tweets had not broken any laws, he should not to engage in political debate on Twitter “because some people don’t like it”. The officer cit…

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You’re not dead until your identified formally. - Fmr D/Sgt Miles Manning P2 1:03:27

1+ y ago1:03:27

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For nearly 20 years Retired D/Sgt Miles Manning helped many families following the death of a loved one as a result of violent crime or mass casualty event. Working on The Tsunami he began to understand the complexities and complete lack of support to families of those who died abroad. Following the attacks in Sousse and Brussels he led the team of…

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