The Beat Podcast from Staffordshire Police

Today’s episode focuses on County Lines drugs activity in Staffordshire and the link to our children. We’re joined by DS Rob Taylor from force CID and DI Lucy Maskew from the Child Protection Exploitation Team.

Ever wondered how the police go about keeping your county safe or do you ever just want to know why we make certain decisions? Staffordshire Police has introduced The Beat Podcast to help give you an insight into how we police and prevent crime in our beautiful county through the eyes of those on the front line.

Hosted by former LBC reporter turned Staffordshire Police Communications Officer, Tom Bushell.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Today’s episode focusing on the county’s Integrated Offender Management team and the work they do to help prevent and reduce re-offending. We’re joined by Probation Officer, Kerry Wright, IOM Constable Lesley Webb and a woman who’s received the IOM’s assistance first hand.

Ever wondered how the police go about keeping your county safe or do you ever just want to know why we make certain decisions? Staffordshire Police has introduced The Beat Podcast to help give you an insight into how we police and prevent crime in our beautiful county through the eyes of those on the front line.

Hosted by former LBC reporter turned Staffordshire Police Communications Officer, Tom Bushell.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Knife crime is a community issue and it’s crucial that those at risk are aware of the support available to them. Staffordshire Police is just “one part of the jigsaw” when it comes to tackling the issue of knife crime and partnership work is key to ensuring young people aren’t drawn into a life of criminality. In this episode we’re joined by Kate Beardmore, a Youth Violence Officer at Staffordshire Police and Gemma Mander, a Service Coordinator at Catch22 and discuss the impact of social media, the role of the community and the importance of getting each child the right help.

Ever wondered how the police go about keeping your county safe or do you ever just want to know why we make certain decisions? Staffordshire Police has introduced The Beat Podcast to help give you an insight into how we police and prevent crime in our beautiful county through the eyes of those on the front line.

Hosted by former LBC reporter turned Staffordshire Police Communications Officer, Tom Bushell.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]

In September 2013, Joshua Ribera was at a memorial service for a friend in the West Midlands when he was stabbed. The 18-year-old was rushed to hospital – where he sadly died a day later from his injuries. 

His mum, Alison Cope, has sat down with The Beat Podcast to discuss her memories of that day and has her say on what can be done to stop rising levels of knife crime. This episode sits in line with our Ditch the Blade campaign.

Ever wondered how the police go about keeping your county safe or do you ever just want to know why we make certain decisions? Staffordshire Police has introduced The Beat Podcast to help give you an insight into how we police and prevent crime in our beautiful county through the eyes of those on the front line.

Hosted by former LBC reporter turned Staffordshire Police Communications Officer, Tom Bushell.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]

Today’s pilot episode focuses on our major roads policing operation, Op Lightning. We ask Chief Inspector Mat Derrick and Sergeant Tony MacKenzie about the thought process behind a police pursuit, the importance of roads policing in stopping more serious crime and how operations get their name.

Ever wondered how the police go about keeping your county safe or do you ever just want to know why we make certain decisions? Staffordshire Police has introduced The Beat Podcast to help give you an insight into how we police and prevent crime in our beautiful county through the eyes of those on the front line.

Hosted by former LBC reporter turned Staffordshire Police Communications Officer, Tom Bushell.

Have any questions? Drop us an email at [email protected]