Podcasts by DCT Audio
Welcome to my podcasts on DCT Audio.
The skills I learnt as a police officer for over 25 years continue to serve me well to this day. Road policing, later CID and child protection, I interviewed some of the most vulnerable and traumatised human beings. I now bring that experience to conversations I have with people who have interesting and inspiring stories to tell.
Further podcasts by Dave Thomas
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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S5 Ep60: The Corner Shop. Episode 2 from 2023-12-13T08:05:12
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S5 Ep59: The Corner Shop. Episode 1 from 2023-12-03T21:12:20
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S5 Ep58: The Corner Shop preview in aid of the Poppy Appeal from 2023-11-06T18:39:40
S5 Ep57: Talks to John and Arlene Chart about MND from 2023-10-24T07:00
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S5 Ep56: Talks to Matt Johnson, author of “No Ordinary Day”. from 2023-10-15T16:06:21
S5 Ep55: The Magic Music Man from 2023-10-11T08:03:42
They say Angels come in different guises. Perhaps that Stranger who sits with you for a while when your path has been long and ... Listen
S5 Ep54: Talking to The Cat from Greece about juggling the role of barrister and police officer. from 2023-09-11T18:40:48
Well here we are at last. For years, this has been an interview I have wanted to to do.
How many folk do you know that are bot... Listen
S5 Ep53: Talking to Georgie Vestey about her experiences of death and bereavement. from 2023-09-07T08:35
TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast contains frank discussions about death in all its forms.
This is the second of a series of... Listen
S5 Ep52: Talking to Chris Hobbs about his police service in and around Southall. from 2023-09-04T11:32:30
My guest today is a former police officer having completed 32 years of distinguished service. Chris Hobbs started hi... Listen
S5 Ep51: Comraidship by Edgar Albert Guest from 2023-08-18T09:41:05
Edgar Albert Guest was a British-born American poet who became known as the People's Poet. His poems often had an inspirational an... Listen
S5 Ep50: Ithaca by Constantine Cavafy from 2023-08-14T11:54:14
Since Homer's Odyssey, Ithaca symbolizes the destination of a long journey, the supreme aim that every man tries to fulfill a... Listen
S5 Ep49: Talking to Krishna Thapa, former SAS soldier and mountaineer. from 2023-07-13T07:00
S5 Ep48: Talking to the volunteers of the Darfield Museum and the life of Maurice Dobson. from 2023-07-02T16:32:25
S5 Ep47: Liam Mahon from 2023-06-04T19:00
S5 Ep46: Talking to Ian McMillan, poet and broadcaster on Radio 3 The Verb. from 2023-04-29T18:30:21
S5 Ep45: Talking to Mike and Danny of the Lads Like Us campaign from 2023-04-05T10:40:58
Mike and Danny found friendship through a ... Listen
S5 Ep44: Talking to Rhys Rutledge who went from drugs dealer to trooping the colour. from 2023-03-23T06:00
From a young boy witnes... Listen
S5 Ep43: Police politics 🇬🇧 from 2023-03-14T19:05:17
S5 Ep42: Andy Cooke QPM DL from 2023-03-11T17:53:21
S5 Ep41: Talking to Pat Abram about his attempts to save three police colleagues from drowning. from 2023-03-01T07:00
On Wednesday 5... Listen
S5 Ep40: Talking to Andy Rhodes, former Chief Constable of Lancashire. from 2023-02-23T11:45:44
S5 Ep39: End of year review 2022 from 2022-12-31T17:34:05
In partnership with Policing TV, the leading police media channel.
S5 Ep38: THAMES VALLEY POLICE MENS FORUM: The kettles always on from 2022-12-27T06:17
S5 Ep37: Conquering Dreams, Everest 2023 from 2022-12-20T16:38:29
S5 Ep36: Leadership and wellbeing. from 2022-12-05T06:00
The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policin... Listen
S5 Ep35: Misdemeanours and folklore. from 2022-11-28T08:00
The Thin Blue Line podcast in pa... Listen
S5 Ep34: The police and criminal Evidence act from 2022-11-21T11:43:35
The Thin Blu... Listen
S5 Ep33: HMIC report from 2022-11-07T09:44:58
S5 Ep32: A letter to the new Prime Minister from 2022-10-31T09:00
S5 Ep31: Deptherapy Charity from 2022-10-24T10:18:27
S5 Ep30: The death penalty from 2022-10-10T13:51:28
The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing T... Listen
S5 Ep29: Are prisons working? from 2022-10-02T21:29:26
The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading policing med... Listen
S5 Ep28: The Curtis Palmer Program from 2022-09-29T13:14
S5 Ep27: Firearm incidents from 2022-09-20T07:00
S5 Ep26: The Police and Crime Commissioner from 2022-09-12T11:10:56
S5 Ep25: Police pursuits from 2022-09-06T12:08:03
S5 Ep24: Mike Cunningham from 2022-08-29T21:34:08
S5 Ep22: Jackie Malton with Sue Clarke from 2022-08-26T06:00
S5 Ep23: HMICFRS report from 2022-08-22T11:30:05
S5 Ep20: The routine arming of Police. from 2022-08-08T08:00
S5 Ep19: Examining low rape convictions from 2022-08-01T09:00
The Thin Blue Line podcast in partnership with Policing TV, the leading ... Listen
S5 Ep18: Talks to former Chief Constable Mike Barton from 2022-07-18T16:00
S5 Ep17: Have jury trials had there day? from 2022-07-18T09:00
Richard... Listen
S5 Ep16: Special Measures from 2022-07-11T09:04:12
S5 Ep15: The police right to strike. from 2022-07-04T08:00
After a decade of austerity and wage cuts, the B... Listen
S5 Ep14: Police recruitment from 2022-06-27T07:45
S5 Ep13: Police Race Action Plan. from 2022-06-20T08:40
S5 Ep12: Stop and search. from 2022-06-13T08:30
We will also be looking at what constitutes reaso... Listen
S5 Ep11: Social media and the impact it has on modern day policing. from 2022-06-06T09:12
S5 Ep10: Steve Bradshaw aka “Noah Burd” from 2022-05-04T15:00
S5 Ep9: Richard Horton aka “The Night Jack” from 2022-04-26T15:17:10
S5 Ep8: Pilot episode from 2022-04-17T19:21:52
S5 Ep7: Desiderata by Max Ehrmann from 2022-04-05T14:21:40
Max Ehrmann(1872-1945) was a scholar and poet, born in Terre Haute, Indiana on September 16, 1872. He was the youngest of five children of ... Listen
S5 Ep6: Alfie Moore aka “The Laughing Policeman” from 2022-02-13T20:55:52
S5 Ep5: Karen Davies - Sequins to sirens from 2022-02-02T18:56:12
S5 Ep4: Dimpsey Dusk by Eily Nash from 2022-01-20T21:51:01
Eily Nash is an English author with 18 books of poetry and story telling under her belt. Firmly connected to Mother Earth through her pagan... Listen
S5 Ep3: If by Rudyard Kipling from 2021-11-30T20:58:31
S5 Ep2: A broken cop and his road to recovery. from 2021-11-17T21:49:10
After 25 years in the UK police, I suffered a mental breakdown... Listen
S5 Ep2: A broken cop and my road to recovery. from 2021-11-17T21:49:10
After 25 years in the UK police, I suffered a mental breakdown... Listen
S5 Ep1: SAM MURRAY: Former Royal Marine, The Breath Connection. Pt1 from 2021-03-19T06:30
S5 Ep1: Sam Murray. Former Royal Marine. from 2021-03-19T06:30
S5 Ep1: SAM MURRAY: Former Royal Marine, The Breath Connection. from 2021-03-19T06:30
S5 Ep1: SAM MURRAY: The Breath Connection. Pt1 from 2021-03-19T06:30
S4 Ep5: PILGRIM BANDITS: The Curtis Palmer Project from 2020-09-09T15:23:19
The Pilgrim Bandits
Pilgrim Bandits recognises the dangerous and often stressful work carried out by the Policing Family. We und... Listen
S4 Ep5: PILGRIM BANDITS: The Curtis Palmer Project from 2020-09-09T15:23:19
Pilgrim Bandits recognises the dangerous and often stressful work carried out by the Policing Family. We understand that... Listen
S4 Ep4: MIKE CUNNINGHAM QPM: CEO of the College of Policing. from 2020-08-24T20:34:31
We discuss the PEQF and direct entry scheme to policing and the controv... Listen
S4 Ep4: MIKE CUNNINGHAM QPM: CEO of the College of Policing. from 2020-08-24T20:34:31
We discuss the PEQF and direct entry scheme to policing and the controversy it ... Listen
S4 Ep3: LANCASHIRE VIOLENCE REDUCTION NETWORK: Police and communities working together to provide trauma informed policing. from 2020-08-01T12:52
S4 Ep3: LANCASHIRE VIOLENCE REDUCTION NETWORK: Police and communities working together to provide trauma informed policing. from 2020-08-01T12:52
S4 Ep2: LIAM MAHON: Systems thinker and human being from 2020-03-11T18:54:23
S4 Ep2: LIAM MAHON: Systems thinker and human being from 2020-03-11T18:54:23
S4 Ep1: JOHN SUTHERLAND: Crossing the line. from 2020-02-16T20:52:52
S4 Ep1: JOHN SUTHERLAND: Crossing the line. from 2020-02-16T20:52:52
S3 Ep11: PETER KIRKHAM: Ex Met Police Officer and policing commentator from 2019-12-13T07:00
S3 Ep11: PETER KIRKHAM: Ex Met Police Officer and policing commentator from 2019-12-13T07:00
He joined the Metropolitan Police as a Special Constable whilst ... Listen
S3 Ep10: LT COL WILL MEDDINGS: Leadership in the British Army from 2019-11-29T19:59:36
S3 Ep10: LT COL WILL MEDDINGS: Leadership in the British Army from 2019-11-29T19:59:36
S3 Ep9: TOM WHEELHOUSE: The impact on officers leaving the police service. from 2019-11-16T16:41:21
S3 Ep9: TOM WHEELHOUSE: The impact on officers leaving the police service. from 2019-11-16T16:41:21
S3 Ep8: SARAH JANE LENNIE: The impact of emotional labour on police officers from 2019-07-22T19:24:42
S3 Ep8: SARAH JANE LENNIE: The impact of emotional labour on police officers from 2019-07-22T19:24:42
S3 Ep7: TONI WHITE: Men’s mental health advocate. from 2019-05-19T21:36:29
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S3 Ep7: TONI WHITE: Men’s mental health advocate. from 2019-05-19T21:36:29
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S3 Ep6: EWEN SIM: Part 2 A mindfulness meditation. from 2019-05-07T16:18:48
S3 Ep6: EWEN SIM: Part 2 A mindfulness meditation. from 2019-05-07T16:18:48
S3 Ep5: EWEN SIM: Part 1 The mindful cop from 2019-04-18T21:53:49
Ewen Sim first discovered mindfulness whilst at university and it seemed a natural partner to his interest in Buddhism. Over the years he has taken additional training in yoga and hypnotherapy.<...
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S3 Ep5: EWEN SIM: Part 1 The mindful cop from 2019-04-18T21:53:49
Ewen Sim first discovered mindfulness whilst at university and it seemed a natural partner to his interest in Buddhism. Over the years he has taken additional training in yoga and hypnotherapy.<...
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S3 Ep4: WILL HOGAN Part 2: Steps to recovery and a brand new shed. from 2019-02-16T18:49:39
In our last episode Detective Will Hogan describes his mental breakdown, his post traumatic stress diagnosis and the collapse of his shed.
In this episode Will shares with u...
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S3 Ep4: WILL HOGAN Part 2: Steps to recovery and a brand new shed. from 2019-02-16T18:49:39
In our last episode Detective Will Hogan describes his mental breakdown, his post traumatic stress diagnosis and the collapse of his shed.
In this episode Will shares with us how he sou...
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S3 Ep3: WILL HOGAN Part 1: A journey into PTSD and the collapse of a shed. from 2019-02-14T23:21:56
A mental health episode , in the police at least, is affectionately known as a shed collapse. Detective Will Hogan attended an incident at the back end of 2009 that would cause HIS shed to well ...
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S3 Ep3: WILL HOGAN Part 1: A journey into PTSD and the collapse of a shed. from 2019-02-14T23:21:56
A mental health episode , in the police at least, is affectionately known as a shed collapse. Detective Will Hogan attended an incident at the back end of 2009 that would cause HIS shed to well ...
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S3 Ep2: IAN WHITEHEAD: The roles and pitfalls of the middle manager. from 2019-01-18T22:54:31
Ian Whitehead is a career detective having spent the last 24 years in Lancashire Constabulary.
His early career saw him on various squads tackling burglary and robbery befo...
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S3 Ep2: IAN WHITEHEAD: The roles and pitfalls of the middle manager. from 2019-01-18T22:54:31
Ian Whitehead is a career detective having spent the last 24 years in Lancashire Constabulary.
His early career saw him on various squads tackling burglary and robbery before moving on...
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S3 Ep1: BLACKPOOL TRAGEDY 1983 - Police Officers lost at sea. from 2019-01-06T18:55:25
At 1.48pm on Wednesday the 5th January 1983 the police control room at Blackpool broadcast a radio message that was to change the lives of many and would result in the loss of four human beings....
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S3 Ep1: BLACKPOOL TRAGEDY 1983 - Police Officers lost at sea. from 2019-01-06T18:55:25
At 1.48pm on Wednesday the 5th January 1983 the police control room at Blackpool broadcast a radio message that was to change the lives of many and would result in the loss of four human beings....
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S2 Ep10: ARMISTICE: Lest we forget from 2018-11-22T09:57:27
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, the end of the war. Join us at War Memorial 565 in Blackpool as we experience this years remembrance service and some of v...
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S2 Ep10: ARMISTICE: Lest we forget from 2018-11-22T09:57:27
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, the end of the war. Join us at War Memorial 565 in Blackpool as we experience this years remembrance service and some of v...
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S2 Ep9: DAVE THOMAS: My own adverse childhood experience. from 2018-10-10T13:48:44
Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day. After doing a series of podcasts with ex offenders I promised that I would share my own childhood experiences.
Fairly boring but...
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S2 Ep9: DAVE THOMAS: My own adverse childhood experience. from 2018-10-10T13:48:44
Today is World Mental Health Awareness Day. After doing a series of podcasts with ex offenders I promised that I would share my own childhood experiences.
Fairly boring but no less imp...
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S2 Ep8: FIONA MEECHAN: Compassion at work from 2018-09-20T22:00:42
Fiona Meechan’s current r...
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S2 Ep8: FIONA MEECHAN: Compassion at work from 2018-09-20T22:00:42
S2 Ep7: KATIE HUTCHINGS: Heart transplant survivor from 2018-08-18T18:17:37
There was nothing common about the cold Katie Hutchings caught over the Easter of 2015. Within day's she was taken to hospital and put on the urgent transplant list. The virus has attacked her h...
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S2 Ep7: KATIE HUTCHINGS: Heart transplant survivor from 2018-08-18T18:17:37
There was nothing common about the cold Katie Hutchings caught over the Easter of 2015. Within day's she was taken to hospital and put on the urgent transplant list. The virus has attacked her h...
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S2 Ep6: EX OFFENDER: Describes through his recovery and rehabilitation he learned to love himself from 2018-06-26T14:05:27
My guest today comes from a large family of privilege and wealth. His own father was quite elderly when he was born and he was sent to boarding school at an early age where he was sexually abused. ...
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S2 Ep6: EX OFFENDER: Describes through his recovery and rehabilitation he learned to love himself from 2018-06-26T14:05:27
My guest today comes from a large family of privilege and wealth. His own father was quite elderly when he was born and he was sent to boarding school at an early age where he was sexually abuse...
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S2 Ep5: GRAHAM GODDEN: From armed robber to charity founder. from 2018-06-20T14:09:12
In the third of my podcasts on adverse childhood experiences I talk to a man who committed a string of armed robberies in the south east of England at provincial building societies. Such became ...
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S2 Ep5: GRAHAM GODDEN: From armed robber to charity founder. from 2018-06-20T14:09:12
In the third of my podcasts on adverse childhood experiences I talk to a man who committed a string of armed robberies in the south east of England at provincial building societies. Such became ...
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S2 Ep4: EX OFFENDER: Reflects on his life choices when addicted to cocaine and alcohol from 2018-06-17T15:15:46
In the second of my podcasts on adverse childhood experiences my guest has asked to remain anonymous for no other reason that to protect the identities of those people involved. He was responsible ...
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S2 Ep4: EX OFFENDER: Reflects on his life choices when addicted to cocaine and alcohol from 2018-06-17T15:15:46
In the second of my podcasts on adverse childhood experiences my guest has asked to remain anonymous for no other reason that to protect the identities of those people involved. He was responsib...
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S2 Ep3: JACKIE MALTON: On unpicking adverse childhood experiences. from 2018-06-14T21:39:59
S2 Ep3: JACKIE MALTON: On unpicking adverse childhood experiences. from 2018-06-14T21:39:59
S2 Ep2: SUE DAVIES: A bereaved mother. from 2018-03-27T20:48:30
Photo: Robert (right) with his son Cameron.
Sue Davies is a typical hard working mum. In 2011 she suffered the unimaginable.
Her son Robert aged 26 yrs ...
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S2 Ep2: SUE DAVIES: A bereaved mother. from 2018-03-27T20:48:30
Her son Robert aged 26 yrs was travelling home in his car to see her and his son Cameron when it left ... Listen
S2 Ep1: NOREEN TEHRANI: Cognitive Empathy from 2018-01-20T18:08:22
In this episode Noreen describes the brain and how it works. It will help the listener if they refer to the cover picture when she does. Realising that trauma is a biological problem and not a m...
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S2 Ep1: Noreen Tehrani from 2018-01-20T18:08:22
S1 Ep12: ANDY RHODES: One year on. from 2017-12-16T20:24
One year ago the very first Walk the Talk podcast was broadcast with its very first guest Andy Rhodes.
In what is the last podcast of 2017 it seemed only fair to invite him...
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S1 Ep12: One year on. from 2017-12-16T20:24
One year ago the very first Walk the Talk podcast was broadcast with its very first guest Andy Rhodes.
In what is the last podcast of 2017 it seemed only fair to invite him back in for...
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S1 Ep11: LYNNE WILKINS: Cognitive hypnotherapist. from 2017-12-14T21:31:50
Lynne Wilkins started her career in public relations but through a chance meeting she decided she really wanted to help people and became a cognitive hypnotherapist untangling the unconscious mi...
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S1 Ep11: Cognitive hypnotherapist. from 2017-12-14T21:31:50
Lynne Wilkins started her career in public relations but through a chance meeting she decided she really wanted to help people and became a cognitive hypnotherapist untangling the unconscious mi...
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S1 Ep10: JACKIE MALTON: Ex Flying squad officer who beat alcohol and stigma. from 2017-12-10T23:28:29
Jackie Malton was openly gay from an early age. As a result her character was put to the test when she joined Leicestershire Police and subsequently the Metropolitan Police. She rose through the...
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S1 Ep10: Ex Flying squad officer who beat alcohol and stigma. from 2017-12-10T23:28:29
Jackie Malton was openly gay from an early age. As a result her character was put to the test when she joined Leicestershire Police and subsequently the Metropolitan Police. She rose through the...
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S1 Ep9: DAVE THOMAS. Change. from 2017-11-22T15:35:19
In this episode I will be looking at change, why I think our lives are wholly dependant on it and how we deal with it when it happens. I will be also talking about my recent experience of change...
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S1 Ep9: Change. from 2017-11-22T15:35:19
In this episode I will be looking at change, why I think our lives are wholly dependant on it and how we deal with it when it happens. I will be also talking about my recent experience of change...
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S1 Ep8: DAVE THOMAS. Worry and addiction. from 2017-11-07T21:45:30
In this podcast I share my experiences with worry. I have spent a life time worrying until one day I realised that everything I feared would happen hadn't. I will also be talking about addicti...
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S1 Ep8: Worry and addiction. from 2017-11-07T21:45:30
In this podcast I share my experiences with worry. I have spent a life time worrying until one day I realised that everything I feared would happen hadn't. I will also be talking about addicti...
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S1 Ep7: DAVE THOMAS. As season one draws to a close. from 2017-10-31T22:08:30
As season one draws to a close I have been amazed by the support and kind wishes everyone has shared with me. With nearly 3000 listens I never thought it would be as well received as it has.
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S1 Ep7: As season one draws to a close. from 2017-10-31T22:08:30
As season one draws to a close I have been amazed by the support and kind wishes everyone has shared with me. With nearly 3000 listens I never thought it would be as well received as it has. Listen
S1 Ep6: DAVE THOMAS. My role as a Family Liaison Officer. from 2017-09-13T23:09:12
In this episode, I have decided to share a bit of myself with you and my role as a family liaison officer.
Recorded purposely in respectful tones showing deference to tho...
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S1 Ep6: The role as a Family Liaison Officer. from 2017-09-13T23:09:12
In this episode, I have decided to share a bit of myself with you and my role as a family liaison officer.
Recorded purposely in respectful tones showing deference to those family's ...
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S1 Ep5: JACKIE HIRST: Womens networking and the menopause. from 2017-08-24T21:26:56
Chief Inspector Jackie Hirst is a 27 year career police officer based at Blackpool in Lancashire.
Chair of the "Women in policing" network, she is also a Force Incident Co...
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S1 Ep5: Womens networking and the menopause. from 2017-08-24T21:26:56
Chief Inspector Jackie Hirst is a 27 year career police officer based at Blackpool in Lancashire.
Chair of the "Women in policing" network, she is also a Force Incident Commander and ...
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S1 Ep4: REGIE BUTLER: Leader of a police health and wellness team and how he nearly killed himself. from 2017-07-15T16:47:04
Devon and Cornwall Police entered into a strategic alliance with Dorset Police in 2016. This week I am delighted to speak with PS Regie Butler about his well being team within the alliance. The...
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S1 Ep4: Leader of a police health and wellness team and how he nearly killed himself. from 2017-07-15T16:47:04
Devon and Cornwall Police entered into a strategic alliance with Dorset Police in 2016. This week I am delighted to speak with PS Regie Butler about his well being team within the alliance. The...
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S1 Ep3: HARRY TANGYE: Social media and PTSD suffered by firearms officers. from 2017-05-14T10:48:31
Harry Tangye is a 27 year veteran with the Devon and Cornwall police. It was as much a surprise to himself that he won the best police twitter account in 2016 resulting in a trip to California ...
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S1 Ep3: Social media and PTSD suffered by firearms officers. from 2017-05-14T10:48:31
Harry Tangye is a 27 year veteran with the Devon and Cornwall police. It was as much a surprise to himself that he won the best police twitter account in 2016 resulting in a trip to California ...
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S1 Ep2: ANDY RHODES: Senior leader and national wellbeing lead for England and Wales. from 2016-12-08T00:36:01
Andy Rhodes is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of the Lancashire Constabulary and the national lead for wellbeing for the police services within England and Wales.
In a...
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S1 Ep2: Senior leader and national wellbeing lead for England and Wales. from 2016-12-08T00:36:01
Andy Rhodes is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of the Lancashire Constabulary and the national lead for wellbeing for the police services within England and Wales.
In a remarkably ...
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S1 Ep1: WALK THE TALK. An introduction. from 2016-08-12T15:21:13
An ex professional photographer who got bored with himself and became a Police Officer. Now twenty years later concentrating on fatal and serious injury collisions. Exploring well being not only in...
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S1 Ep1: WALK THE TALK. An introduction. from 2016-08-12T15:21:13
An ex professional photographer who got bored with himself and became a Police Officer. Now twenty years later concentrating on fatal and serious injury collisions. Exploring well being not only...
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