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Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, talks to some of policing's key figures to understand how their role has influenced their lives and gather updates on the latest goings-on in the sector.

  1. Jul 28

    Talking Blues – Episode 14: Steve Gibbs

    On this episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond talks to Steve Gibbs, the East of England Team Manager for charity The For Baby's Sake. The organisation helps officers attending domestic abuse scenes when young children are involved. Here, Steve reflects on how important it is to get the right training for officers and why their presence can be vital for parents in danger. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues – Episode 14: Steve Gibbs

  2. Jul 13

    Talking Blues – Episode 13: Rachel Kearton

    In this episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, caught up with Rachel Kearton, Suffolk Constabulary's chief constable. During their chat, CC Kearton reflected on her career and why she has decided to retire from policing. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues – Episode 13: Rachel Kearton

  3. Jun 29

    Talking Blues - Episode 12: Alex Franklin-Smith

    On this episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond catches up with Alex Franklin-Smith, the former chief constable of Warwickshire Police. Mr Franklin-Smith talks about why he decided to leave the force before reaching the retirement age, and how social media influenced the decision. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

  4. Jun 12

    Talking Blues – Episode 11: Rachel Watson

    In the latest episode of Talking Blues, Clive Hammond, Deputy Editor of Police Oracle, catches up with Rachel Watson, the Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The discussion centred around how the police complaint system operates, what officers can expect during an investigation and just how challenging the fast-tracked investigation into officers at Charing Cross police station, who were filmed during a BBC Panorama documentary in 2025, was. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues – Episode 11: Rachel Watson

  5. May 29

    Talking Blues - Episode 10: Russ Foster

    Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond caught up with the Isle of Man Constabulary's Chief Constable, Russ Foster, discussing his career and why island life makes policing there so unique. It comes as the force looks to share how roles in the region can be both professionally rewarding, with exposure across the full spectrum of operations, alongside a work-life balance that brings safety and a quality of life that is increasingly difficult to find in larger jurisdictions. Find out more about the opportunities by contacting PoliceJobs@gov.im. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues - Episode 10: Russ Foster

  6. May 13

    Talking Blues - Episode 9: Stephen Clayman

    This month, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond was joined by Commander Stephen Clayman, who is the National Police Chiefs’ Council national lead for knife crime. In April, the National Knife Crime Centre was launched to support the police in delivering the Government's ambition to halve knife crime over the next 10 years. Cdr Clayman led a significant review into how knives are sold online, identifying gaps in legislation that could prevent them from being sold illegally to under-18s. Here, Cdr Clayman discussed the findings of that review, as well as how the centre will help shape the policing of illegal knife selling for the next generation. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough. Find out more about the report here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-end-to-end-review-of-online-knife-sales/independent-end-to-end-review-of-online-knife-sales-accessible

    Talking Blues - Episode 9: Stephen Clayman

  7. May 1

    Talking Blues - Episode 8: Road Safety Trust

    Last month, the Road Safety Trust (RST) marked its 10th anniversary, publishing an independent study outlining how the charity's funding has helped build the evidence base for safer roads across the UK. Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, caught up with Chief Constable Jo Shiner, National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Roads Policing and RST board member, and the charity's Chief Executive, Ruth Purdie OBE. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues - Episode 8: Road Safety Trust

  8. Apr 23

    Talking Blues - Episode 7: GMP Response Week

    In the latest episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, catches up with officers from Greater Manchester Police's Response Team to understand what life is like in the unit. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

    Talking Blues - Episode 7: GMP Response Week
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Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, talks to some of policing's key figures to understand how their role has influenced their lives and gather updates on the latest goings-on in the sector.

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