The Community Safety Podcast Jim Nixon
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đď¸ Dive into real-life perspectives on The Community Safety Podcast! Discover firsthand experiences as a Murder Detective, Domestic Violence Survivor, Undercover Police Officer, and even from a Drug Dealer's viewpoint. Our podcast unpacks overlooked subjects, offering vital insights into community safety.
Join us in exploring these intricate realities shaping our neighbourhoods. But it doesn't stop there! Engage with us as we not only discuss these issues but also brainstorm innovative solutions to create safer communities.
Be part of the change. www.thecommunitysafetypodcast.co.uk/podcast
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Crimestoppers-How does it all work-Mark Hallas OBE
How does the national charity Crimestoppers work?
CEO Mark Hallas OBE takes us through all the key elements of the service.
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Empowering Young People and Making Communities Safer.
A conversation with Michelle Bauge about her growing up years in Glasgow and how empowering young people makes our communities safer.
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Racism and Fostering Inclusivity with Nazir Afzal OBE.
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Nazir Afzal OBE was Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, and most recently, he was Chief Executive of the countryâs Police & Crime Commissioners. During a 24 year career, he has prosecuted some of the most high-profile cases in the country, including the so-called Rochdale grooming gang, and led nationally on several legal topics, notably violence against women and girls, child sexual abuse, and honor-based violence. Nazir was recently appointed to the â Independent Press Standards Organisationâ (IPSO) and is â National Adviser on Gender-Based Violenceâ to the Welsh Government. Â
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Nazir joins me today to discuss his experience of growing up in inner-city Birmingham and why it could be a frightening place for his family and community. He shares what he found so fulfilling about working in the Crown Prosecution Service and how a move to London allowed him to build his skill set, develop and grow. Nazir also describes his involvement in the Rochdale case, the bravery of the young women giving evidence, and why it subsequently triggered a change in guidelines for cross-examinations in sensitive cases. Â
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 "The real answers come from within the community." - Nazir AfzalÂ
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Today on The Community Safety Podcast:Â
Nazir's experience of racism and hate crime as a teenager and a professionalÂ
The lightbulb moment that drew Nazir towards becoming a lawyer.Â
The opportunity that allowed him to pursue a more even work-life balanceÂ
Why Nazir had to have a panic alarm installed in his house at one point and how that affected his life and his careerÂ
The case that stands out in Nazir's mind and how it was brought to a successful conclusion by a diverse team of professionals Â
Nazir's thoughts on how to break the cycle of imprisonment and criminal behaviourÂ
Some of the positives that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemicÂ
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Drugs-The Law needs to change with Neil Woods.
The drug war in the UK and worldwide has been going on for a long time. It's not new to see news coverage on buy busts and undercover operations. It makes us more aware of the drug problem, but also lulls us into a false sense of security that things are improving. In reality, these drug busts pose more threats to our community safety.
In this episode, Neil Woods gives a sneak peek into the life of an undercover cop. He shares talks about the futility of the drug war and how it empowers organised crime. So many vulnerable individuals get caught in the crossfire between criminal organisations and the police. Fortunately, Neil shares that there is some change happening. He also details the concrete steps we must take to win this fight against drugs.Â
Tune in to this episode to find out the truth about the drug war and what you can do to help end it!Â
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover the ugly truth behind drug policy and why it needs to change.
Learn about Neilâs experiences and realisations from working as an undercover cop.
Find out what you can do to aid the social movement against the drug war.Â
Resources
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Connect with Neil:â â â websiteâ | â Twitterâ
Grab a copy of Neilâsâ Drug Warsâ andâ Good Cop, Bad Warâ now!
â Why major drug busts donât work: an undercover cop explainsâ
Episode Highlights
About the Young Neil Woods
Neil grew up in the middle-class town of Buxton in the Peak District. He admits that he had a sheltered upbringing.
He went to university by mistake, thinking he would be interested in Business Studies. He dropped out shortly after.
While backpacking around Europe, he saw an advertisement for the police in the local newspaper and flipped a coin. The result eventually set him on his career path.
Wanting to do something different and adventurous every day brought him to policing.
His Early Years in the Police
At the start, Neil found policing to be a shock. Being a 19-year-old, he was naive and had no experience with handling conflict.Â
He almost got kicked out during his probation and hated the first two years.
But he wanted to prove to himself that he could get past two years, so he hung on by the skin of his teeth.
How Neil Started Working Undercover
If you struggle in the police, your colleagues will perceive you as useless and unreliable. Neil experienced this as well.
To get a fresh start, he moved to another station in Glossop.Â
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"Policing"-Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet on the Frontlines Against Anti-Social Behaviour"
Deputy Chief Constable Andy Prophet is the National Police Lead on Anti-Social Behaviour.
Take a listen to this really honest interview.
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Unveiling Truth: The Complexities of Honor Killings" with Caroline Goode
Caroline Goode served for 33 years in the Metropolitan Police in London. She retired as a Detective Superintendent in the Counter-Terrorism Command after spending ten years leading more than 100 complex murder investigations.
One of those investigations, the so-called honour killing of a young Iraqi Kurdish woman by her family, was to become a life changer for Caroline. This investigation, which began as a simple missing personâs report, was particularly challenging and complex.
After the Banaz case, she trained thousands of police officers nationally and internationally in Honour Based Violence Awareness and was awarded the Queens Policing Medal for her work in 2012.
Caroline joins me today to detail the damage that honour-based violence still does to women in the UK and explains her role in the shocking murder of 20-year-old Banaz Mahmod, which was subsequently dramatised in the TV series Honour starring Keeley Hawes.
She shares her experience of joining the Metropolitan Police as an 18-year-old woman and some of the challenges she faced at the start of her career.
Caroline also discusses why she looked to progress her career in the Metropolitan Police in complex investigative work and why she has always preferred to work in teams that support victims.
"We need to keep raising awareness of honour-based violence about it in whichever format we can - there needs to be a wholly consistent approach, or weâre going to end up in a situation where these murders continue to happen ." - Caroline Goode
Today on The Community Safety Podcast:
How Caroline's interest in becoming a detective began with a traumatic experience Why she fought to get maternity regulations changed in the Metropolitan Police Caroline's first role as a Senior Investigating Officer and the investigation that changed her life The story of Carolineâs involvement in the horrific Banaz Mahmod case and the eureka moment that eventually helped her team to bring her murderers to justice The difficulty of extraditing two of Banazâs killers from Iraqui Kurdistan and how Caroline made legal history during the process
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