Retired Assistant Chief Constable, Paul Fullwood has demonstrated exceptional leadership, organisational ability, and intellectual capability, verified by having risen to senior executive level in one of the most demanding and complex organisations in UK policing. Paul has an exceptional record of thriving in the most sensitive and high pressure environments, able to drive performance, inspire confidence and engage in a diversity of settings. Throughout his policing career and beyond it, Paul has consistently delivered the highest level of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility when overseeing any of his investigations and complex policing operations. In this episode of Protect and Serve, Paul and re visit his policing career, and discuss one of his most challenging investigations that he ever led on. The murder of young Rikki Neave who was murdered on the 28th November 1994, aged just 6 years old. All this and much more, next on Protect & Serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Assistant Chief Constable, Paul Fullwood has demonstrated exceptional leadership, organisational ability, and intellectual capability, verified by having risen to senior executive level in one of the most demanding and complex organisations in UK policing. Paul has an exceptional record of thriving in the most sensitive and high pressure environments, able to drive performance, inspire confidence and engage in a diversity of settings. Throughout his policing career and beyond it, Paul has consistently delivered the highest level of integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility when overseeing any of his investigations and complex policing operations. In this episode of Protect and Serve, Paul and re visit his policing career, and discuss one of his most challenging investigations that he ever led on. The murder of young Rikki Neave who was murdered on the 28th November 1994, aged just 6 years old. All this and much more, next on Protect & Serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ret'd Police Sergeant Gill Williams spent over 20 years as a professional police diver with Thames Valley Police, she was the first female to lead a dive team in the United Kingdom and is one of the most respected police divers of her generation. She has been involved in and led on hundreds of police diving operations. In this episode of Protect and Serve, Gill reflects on her career and recalls some of the most confronting dives she went on recovering sadly people that had been taken from their families in sometimes horrific circumstances. Gill is the author of an incredible book, 'Searching High And Below' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having served as a Metropolitan Police Officer for 20 years, serving in SO14(2) Royalty Personal Protection, SO19 Force Firearms Command and The Territorial Support Group (TSG). Simon Morgan gained experience and knowledge in the Police Service at such events as Trooping of The Colour, The 7/7 Terrorist Attacks and the Paddington Rail Disaster. In this episode, we explore some of Simon's career highlights, the challenges he faced in his various positions which would shape his ability to be able to protect arguably the most famous family in the world, the British Royal Family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having served as a Metropolitan Police Officer for 20 years, serving in SO14(2) Royalty Personal Protection, SO19 Force Firearms Command and The Territorial Support Group (TSG). Simon Morgan gained experience and knowledge in the Police Service at such events as Trooping of The Colour, The 7/7 Terrorist Attacks and the Paddington Rail Disaster. In this episode, we explore some of Simon's career highlights, the challenges he faced in his various positions which would shape his ability to be able to protect arguably the most famous family in the world, the British Royal Family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we sit down with Ret’d ACC Kerrin Wilson QPM.Kerrin began her policing career in Northumbria Police before moving to Cleveland Police, then North Yorkshire and Durham Constabulary and completing this in Lincolnshire. She's had an incredible and varied career with extensive international experience working in conflict zones including Baghdad, Iraq to reviewing police responses to terrorism in Sydney, Australia. She's proudly worked with and supported numerous international law enforcement colleagues across the globe. Leading on diversity matters nationally within policing, especially in respect of Race and Gender. A former national police lead for Professionalizing Investigations (PIP) and for Women of Colour in Policing (WoCiP).It was an honor to sit down and discuss such an incredible career and a true asset to policing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Police Sergeant Graham Wetton is a highly experienced Police officer with over thirty years service working in Central London dealing with critical incidents. He has been deployed at a majority of significant Public Order incidents over 30 years including Brixton 1981, Tottenham 1985 and G20 in 2009. He was a Police trained Class One driver, pursuit trained, Public Order trained and completed the public order command course. Throughout his career, Graham organised, co ordinated and managed police officers at major events in London and across the UK, he delivered briefings and presentations to police officers and the business community for major events. He is now a well respected commentator for a number of broadcasting agencies on all policing matters and is the author of the best seller, 'How to be a police officer' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an interview with the ‘Protect and Serve’ podcast Sir Ken Jones, a former Chief Constable and President of the UK Association of Chief Police Officers talks about his time as Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police in southern Australia. Sir Ken tells listeners his fascinating inside story of police corruption, the murder in custody of renowned criminal Carl Williams, and his struggle uncovering police wrongdoing regarding ‘supergrass’ Nicola Gobbo, formerly known as ‘Lawyer X’.But doing ‘the right thing’ can come at enormous personal risk. Sir Ken received death threats for his work exposing wrongdoing… his wife was followed, his phone was tapped, and whilst walking around ‘The Tan’ in Melbourne a rifle laser sight was shone on his chest. Ending up carrying a firearm 24/7 whilst his family were given an armed protective security detail Sir Ken feared being ‘fitted up’ by corrupt cops and eventually left Australia for his, and his family’s safety, whilst striving to get fellow senior leaders to act upon his concerns.Sir Ken’s story is an alarming tale of the challenges and risks that can be faced by police leaders fighting to root out corruption and criminality within their own force. He reflects on how personal loyalty to the Chief and ‘the force’ can get in the way of doing the right thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an interview with the ‘Protect and Serve’ podcast Sir Ken Jones, a former Chief Constable and President of the UK Association of Chief Police Officers talks about his time as Deputy Commissioner of Victoria Police in southern Australia. Sir Ken tells listeners his fascinating inside story of police corruption, the murder in custody of renowned criminal Carl Williams, and his struggle uncovering police wrongdoing regarding ‘supergrass’ Nicola Gobbo, formerly known as ‘Lawyer X’.But doing ‘the right thing’ can come at enormous personal risk. Sir Ken received death threats for his work exposing wrongdoing… his wife was followed, his phone was tapped, and whilst walking around ‘The Tan’ in Melbourne a rifle laser sight was shone on his chest. Ending up carrying a firearm 24/7 whilst his family were given an armed protective security detail Sir Ken feared being ‘fitted up’ by corrupt cops and eventually left Australia for his, and his family’s safety, whilst striving to get fellow senior leaders to act upon his concerns.Sir Ken’s story is an alarming tale of the challenges and risks that can be faced by police leaders fighting to root out corruption and criminality within their own force. He reflects on how personal loyalty to the Chief and ‘the force’ can get in the way of doing the right thing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following on from our chat with actor Graham Cole who played the iconic TV role of Tony Stamp on the British police drama 'the Bill', this week we sit down with the two men who founded the incredible charity that Graham supports, PTSD999.PTSD999 is the only organisation in the UK that supports all members of the emergency services, both serving and retired, voluntary, family and friends. PTSD999 is completely independent and funded by private donations, sales through the shop and service or products that they deliver.PTSD999 is unique in the way it provides support; the majority of its trustees, administrators and most importantly doctors and counselling staff have served in the Emergency Services and/or Military and suffered PTSD, or have close ties with someone who has. This enables them to understand exactly the unique un-written bond that ties them all together.They are also the only organisation in the UK that provides Trauma Response Awareness Training, that includes simple, complex and vicarious, Psychological Health and Safety, assessment and treatment of PTSD.To find out more click here https://www.ptsd999.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Graham Cole OBE, is best known as PC Tony Stamp in the ITV police drama The Bill, a role he played initially as a recurring character from 1984, and then as a regular from 1988 until 2009. Graham appeared in more episodes of the programme than any other actor, appearing in 1,202 episodes. He had previously spent 12 years in Repertory Theatre, and musicals.He presented and narrated the police video programme Police Stop!. He appeared regularly on Noel's House Party in sketches with Andrew Paul. Cole was gunged on the show, which was arranged by his mother-in-law. He has also made a guest appearance in ITV series Law & Order: UK as a barman in one episode.Since leaving the show, Graham has championed many charities, none more so than PTSD999 a charity that supports emergency service workers with the effects of mental health illnesses following or during their emergency service careers.PTSD999 - https://www.ptsd999.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob served in the Metropolitan Police Service for 36 years, ending as Commander Public Order and Gold Commander for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He was the Borough commander for the London Borough of Sutton and the deputy Borough commander in Lambeth. A long-standing member of the Met's advanced public order cadre, he covered every conceivable type of event and was the Gold commander for many iconic London events. He was also a hostage and crisis negotiator for 20 years, one of small group of officers who together saved hundreds of lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bob served in the Metropolitan Police Service for 36 years, ending as Commander Public Order and Gold Commander for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He was the Borough commander for the London Borough of Sutton and the deputy Borough commander in Lambeth. A long-standing member of the Met's advanced public order cadre, he covered every conceivable type of event and was the Gold commander for many iconic London events. He was also a hostage and crisis negotiator for 20 years, one of small group of officers who together saved hundreds of lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Chief Superintendent Karen Daber spent over 30 years in British policing, leaving Cambridge Constabulary as the head of Crime. prior to taking up her position as the temporary Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) overseeing the implementation of the new National Code of Ethics, as directed by the then Home Secretary, The Honorable Theresa May MP. A code of ethics which would be the platform for senior officers to champion a new era of ethical framework for officers to adhere to when carrying out their duties in the office of Constable Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Retired Chief Superintendent Karen Daber spent over 30 years in British policing, leaving Cambridge Constabulary as the head of Crime. prior to taking up her position as the temporary Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) overseeing the implementation of the new National Code of Ethics, as directed by the then Home Secretary, The Honorable Theresa May MP. A code of ethics which would be the platform for senior officers to champion a new era of ethical framework for officers to adhere to when carrying out their duties in the office of Constable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well thats a wrap on 2022 and Season one of Protect and Serve. In todays special episode we sit down and discuss some of our personal highlights from the year and say a big thank you, to you for listening to the show.We can't wait for more Protect and Serve in 2023.Happy New Year to you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Protect and Serve we sit down with career investigator Perry Benton, a soon to be retired, Chief Inspector of the Metropolitan Police’s Trident task force. Perry has overseen hundreds of investigations into violent crime, and in this episode we explore a few of Perry’s more notable cases and career highs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adrian Bleese was born and raised in the northwest of England before joining the Royal Air Force to fly on search-and-rescue and submarine-hunting missions. On leaving the RAF, he was stunned to discover that no one needed any submarines hunted and he was therefore forced to find a real job. Following some time working in advertising, he began working for Suffolk Constabulary and spent twelve years flying on police helicopters, attending almost 3,000 police tasks even though he was neither a policeman nor a pilot. He was one of only a handful of civilian air observers working anywhere in the world.It was a pleasure to sit down with Adrian to hear about the fascinating world of policing from sky. You can find his book 'Above the law' here https://www.amazon.com.au/Above-Law-Adventures-police-helicopter/dp/1785632620 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Policing across the world provides many challenges, none more so than in Nepal. Home to the famous city of Katmandu and the Mt Everest summit thousands of tourist flock to Nepal each year to experience its stunning scenery and explore its many mountain ranges. In this episode we sit down and speak with former Nepalese police commander Durga Kunwar (retd. DIG). He served in the Armed Police Force, Nepal, for 20 years and experienced more than his fair share of challenges during his career. From policing on the front lines of local terrorism in the form of the Maoist insurgency, being in charge of the protection of Nepal's royal family and to heading up the rescue efforts of the worst natural disaster to hit the region, as he was deputy metropolitan Commander in Kathmandu during 2015 mega earthquake. It is truly an honor to welcome Durga Kunwar to Protect and Serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Policing across the world provides many challenges, none more so than in Nepal. Home to the famous city of Katmandu and the Mt Everest summit thousands of tourist flock to Nepal each year to experience its stunning scenery and explore its many mountain ranges. In this episode we sit down and speak with former Nepalese police commander Durga Kunwar (retd. DIG). He served in the Armed Police Force, Nepal, for 20 years and experienced more than his fair share of challenges during his career. From policing on the front lines of local terrorism in the form of the Maoist insurgency, being in charge of the protection of Nepal's royal family and to heading up the rescue efforts of the worst natural disaster to hit the region, as he was deputy metropolitan Commander in Kathmandu during 2015 mega earthquake. It is truly an honor to welcome Durga Kunwar to Protect and Serve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.