Cambs Cops: Our Stories

When seconds count, the Road Policing Unit is often the difference between life and death. These officers face scenes of trauma that most of us will never witness in a lifetime—yet they show up every day, doing everything possible to give people a fighting chance of survival.In this episode, we explore how officers cope with the emotional impact of repeated exposure to tragedy and the teamwork and resilience that keep them going It’s raw, real, and a powerful reminder of the human side of

"When you’re young, you think you’re invincible."Sgt Craig Wheeler recalls a collision that will never leave him: A young man, never in trouble before, driving too fast. In just ten seconds, he mounted a pavement and killed a child. Two lives shattered forever – the child’s family and his own. One moment of overconfidence, one mistake, and everything changed. Craig shares why these tragedies happen, the devastating ripple effect, and why road safety is something none of us can ignore.

** Trigger warning - this podcast involves discussions around child sex offenders**When DC Molly Halksworth sat opposite Anthony Goodridge she had no idea she was about to hear the horrifying details of his shocking crimes. A moment that remains with her as she describes it as the most horrific thing she has heard in her life. In our latest podcast we explore the case of convicted child sex offender Goodridge who committed a series of offences on children. And how one child’s brave call for help

The management of some of the county’s most dangerous offenders is no easy job and a daily challenge for the team responsible.In our latest podcast DI Gavin Slyvester talks about how his team manages sex offenders and high risk violent offenders.

DS Dan Scott is the first to admit he underestimated the impact retail crime has on those working in the industry. For some staff dealing with shoplifters is a daily occurrence which can leave them victim to violence and threatening behaviour.While the financial cost to the industry is in the billions, with a misconception that perhaps this is a victimless crime the impact on individuals is significant.

An escalating pattern of behaviour could be putting women in danger and officers need to act fast. This episode explores the vulnerable nature of the street sex worker industry in Peterborough and how it is policed. PC Sarah-Kate Watson talks about how an unusual case involving an escalating pattern of strange behaviour was managed. A case involving something the team ‘had never seen before’.

A man who has spent more than half of his life in prison shares his story as part of a new podcast series focused on prevention.“I want to give myself a chance – turning away from a life of crime”, Ian Edwards, 57, talks about his attempts to leave his criminal past behind him. He speaks candidly about the chaos, addiction, and anger that consumed his teenage years and led to him committing a series of armed robberies that ended with a life prison sentence.