Lincolnshire Police Plodcast

Lincolnshire Police

We have launched our first ever podcast – the rather aptly named, PLODCAST. Our Plodcast features a group of officers, from a variety of backgrounds and ranks, discussing thoughts on all different aspects of policing – and YOU have the chance to shape the conversation. It will be an insight into what it's like to be a police officer in Lincolnshire in 2025. The panel will discuss all different aspects of policing, the good bits and the bad bits, the exciting and the boring, the happy and the sad. Questions can be sent to plodcast@lincs.police.uk.

Episodes

  1. OCT 27

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 9 - Hallowe'en

    “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.

    23 min

  2. SEP 5

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 8 - Wheels

    “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?

    27 min

  3. AUG 1

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 7 - Mind

    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: ⁠plodcast@lincs.police.uk

    16 min

  4. JUL 4

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 6 - Interviews

    "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: plodcast@lincs.police.uk

    17 min

  5. JUN 6

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 5 - Portrayal

    “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: ⁠⁠plodcast@lincs.police.uk⁠

    15 min

  6. MAY 1

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 4 - Lessons

    “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: ⁠plodcast@lincs.police.uk⁠

    13 min

  7. APR 4

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 3 - Satisfaction

    “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: plodcast@lincs.police.uk

    15 min

  8. APR 4

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 2 - Misconceptions

    "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: plodcast@lincs.police.uk

    15 min

  9. APR 4

    Lincolnshire Police Plodcast - Episode 1 - The Hardest Parts

    "You live with it – without being able to talk about it.” WARNING. This episode contains discussion about death, including detailed descriptions of dealing with bodies. You may want to take this into consideration before listening and considering who you listen with. In this episode John Horton, our Public Engagement Lead, and the policing team discuss the hardest parts of the job, such as dealing with traumatic double deaths, and how the worst day of someone else’s life can become the worst day of their lives. You can submit your own questions for future episodes by emailing: plodcast@lincs.police.uk

    15 min
  • 9 Episodes

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We have launched our first ever podcast – the rather aptly named, PLODCAST. Our Plodcast features a group of officers, from a variety of backgrounds and ranks, discussing thoughts on all different aspects of policing – and YOU have the chance to shape the conversation. It will be an insight into what it's like to be a police officer in Lincolnshire in 2025. The panel will discuss all different aspects of policing, the good bits and the bad bits, the exciting and the boring, the happy and the sad. Questions can be sent to plodcast@lincs.police.uk.

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