Series 3

In this episode we are joined by DC Charlie Mitton, from the force’s Child Abuse Investigation and Safeguarding Unit, who talks about the investigation into a highly manipulative and dangerous paedophile who preyed on young girls through social media.

Warning: This episode contains discussions some listeners may find upsetting or difficult to listen to.

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In this episode we'll be discussing the force's work to prevent violence against women and girls. This is a priority area for the force and has involved a long-term Behaviour change campaign and several educational projects. This includes training CCTV operators, taxi drivers, door staff and businesses in spotting the signs of predatory behaviour. It was this training that led CCTV operators to call police to the aid of a woman who was in distress in Peterborough last year after recognizing the signs of a predatory man. A warning at the start of this episode that it involves discussions around sexual assaults.

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In this episode we are joined by Detective Inspector Lindsey Harbour who talks to us about the process involved in investigating the sudden death of a person. From the methodical search at the scene to those telltale signs that tell you something isn’t as it seems, Lindsey explains what officers are looking for and the role they play in determining the circumstances of a person’s death.

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In this episode we are joined by Inspector Karl Secker who talks about the force’s work to support those in a mental health crisis through the use of a mental health car. Historically police were heavily reliant on the use of emergency powers through section 136 of the Mental Health Act to provide support to those in a mental health crisis. Now thanks to the force’s mental health car those in crisis are getting the expert care they need thanks to joint working with health colleagues. Karl explains more about the initiative.

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In this episode we are joined by Tom, from the force’s Demand Hub, who discusses what it is like to be the first person to speak to someone in an emergency and in need of police support.

Tom talks about the types of emergency calls the force receives and the role he plays in protecting people from harm and ensuring they have the help they need.

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