All the way back in 1846, Policing was an entirely different world to how we see it today.

Centenier George Le CRONIER was a 72 year old Police officer who was murdered in the line of duty, stabbed whilst attempting to arrest a couple expected of running a brothel.

JP & Dave discuss the story of Le Cronier and Policing in the 19th Century.

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The first entry in the podcast for the Royal Ulster Constabulary - Constable William R Wylie and his colleague, Constable Ronald McCauley QPM, are subjected to a horrific ambush in the midst of ‘The Troubles’ in Ireland that lasted around 30 years.

JP & Dave discuss the tragic events leading up to their deaths in 1973 and the circumstances surrounding William finding himself in such a deadly situation, as well as reflecting on his & Ronalds' heroic efforts to fight back.

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“Bert” WILLITS was on a normal patrol when he became suspicious of three teenage males acting suspiciously in a Wolverhampton street, all the way back in 1925.

Join JP and Dave as they discuss the events leading up to this, and how this simple patrol ended with an officer losing his life.

The tragedy began when a man was visiting Blackpool beach with his dog, playing fetch with a ball.

Little did anyone realise that an eager attempt from the terrier to retrieve the ball would end in a tragedy remembered in Blackpool for over 40 years.

JP & Dave discuss the three heroes that lost their lives in this tragedy, once again putting civilians lives before their own. We also look at the numerous other emergency services, passersby and medical staff at scene, more importnatly 2 other officers who got into the water, and were lucky to survive.

(Update: All officers were found, eventually. Monitor our social media for more information)

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Join JP & Dave as they delve into the story of the HOUNDSDITCH MURDERS, which is still to this day, the largest multiple murder of on duty Police officers, in Great Britain.

City of London Police attend HOUNDSDITCH to investigate a possible burglary in progress. A violent struggle ensues, several shots ring out and numerous officers fall injured & 3 lay dead.

This is the story of Sergeant Robert BENTLEY, Sergeant Charles TUCKER & Constable Walter CHOAT & their ultimate sacrifice.

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Ian BROADHURST was murdered whilst trying to effect the arrest of a suspect in Leeds in 2003.

Described as “an excellent officer” and “an incredible person’ by those that knew and loved Ian, he was shot and killed on Boxing Day 2003 in an incident that disgusted and horrified the nation, where two other officers were also shot, and narrowly escaped death.

PC Broadhurst’s story is the focus of JP & Dave for December’s spotlight edition - ensuring heroes are Always Remembered & Never Forgotten.

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Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call.

More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, as well as a visual representation of our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.

Leap into St Helens, back in 1893, where JP & Dave discuss the story of PC James GORDON’s murder.

PC's Whalley & Gordon were attending a standard incident for Police which turned violent when the offenders became extremely aggressive. Armed with weapons, the offenders were brutal in their treatment of both officers, resulting in death and injury.

But how has this incident affected 21st Century Policing?