"Some people experience domestic abuse 35 to 38 times before they report to police and some people don’t even realise that’s what they are going through…”

This is our latest podcast, which brings together specialists in the field to talk about the signs of domestic abuse, the support available and mechanisms in place to help victims.

From Lincolnshire Police, Detective Superintendent Rachael Cox is Head of Protecting Vulnerable People and the force lead for domestic abuse. She talks to Ann Canter, the Outreach and Engagement Team Manager for the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Specialist Service.

Together they cover Clare’s Law, and how this scheme can inform people at risk of the history of an ex, current or future partner. You will also hear about Smartwater - a forensic, traceable liquid security system - which can not only be used as evidence to prove a suspect has been in a certain place, but is also giving victims additional reassurance, and acting as a deterrent to perpetrators.

Ann and Rachael also cover some common myths, the subtlety of coercive control, red flag behaviours such as ‘love bombing’ and the support available if you have been affected.

What crimes do our officers see over the festive season? Do we serve Christmas dinner in custody? Have we ever pulled over a sleigh?

Our jolly police officers and staff have returned to the studio to discuss the joys and challenges of being on the beat at Christmas in a new episode of our Lincolnshire Police ‘Plodcast’.

You can submit questions by emailing [email protected]

“Do ghosts follow maps?”

In this Halloween special, our panel talk about the spookyand scary experiences they have had while policing. From mysterious smells of liquorice in police stations to memories of crime scenes.

“I shut my eyes and hope we’re not going to …crash”

In this police car special, we answer questions about one ofthe most commonly asked about subjects: Police Cars.

Public Engagement Lead John Horton is joined by PCs Charlotte Harmon and David McPherson, plus John McCrossan from the Lincs Police fleet and workshops department - he gives us a specialist insight into what it takes to build a car, how long it takes and the mileages they do in a year – can you guess?

You brace yourself for the big stuff, it’s the little stuff that can really hurt.

This episode examines how the job impacts on the mental health of police officers. What jobs live rent free in their minds – is it what you might expect? What help and support do officers get to help them deal with difficult situations?

Trigger warning: This episode discusses mental health issues. It also briefly mentions death and decomposition.

You can submit questions for future episodes by emailing: ⁠[email protected]

"I had a suspect in interview talk – and it was clearly against the solicitor advice – because I saw (that) the solicitor’s face was a picture. The solicitor at one point put their face in their hands, just gave up."

Our panel talk about the skills required for interviewing, if there’s such a thing as ‘good cop, bad cop’ and how much is similar to what we see on television.

Don’t forget you can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: [email protected]

“A recent police show that's been massive is Adolescence, that I really struggled with”

In this episode the panel talk about the portrayal of the police on TV shows, from the recent “Adolescence” to their childhood viewing. They discuss what the shows get right and what they get wrong as well as the reaction they get from their families when they watch TV with them.

Mild spoiler alerts within this episode!

Don’t forget you can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠

“Watch out for the full moon, and NEVER say the Q word.”

What advice have our officers been given that has helped in their jobs?  What advice do they give to young officers now they are more experienced – and how “dinging” a police car costs cake.

Don’t forget you can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: ⁠[email protected]⁠

“I thought yes – I made it – I am there! Then immediately thought, oh no, I am actually there!”

What parts of the job are most satisfying? What rights of passage do you feel every cops goes through? What arrest does EVERY cop most want to make?

In this episode John Horton, our Public Engagement Lead, and the policing team talk job satisfaction.

Don’t forget you can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: [email protected]

"Are we rushing for happy hour in the canteen?”

Have you ever wondered why a police car might pass you on blue lights and sirens, then slow down, or park up with no emergency happening? Or have you heard the rumour about the unusual use for a police officers hat…

In this episode John and the policing team talk about misconceptions about policing but also discuss things that are not misconceptions!

Don’t forget you can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: [email protected]