Lincolnshire Police Plodcast

Meet the cadets – both past and present – that are shaping the future of Lincs Police in our latest ‘Plodcast!’  In this podcast special, our Deputy Chief Constable (and former cadet) Chris Davison speaks with current cadet Lacey Mai about everything to do with being a cadet in Lincolnshire Police. Hear what inspired our panellists to join, how it’s changed over the years and what exciting activit...

"Some people experience domestic abuse 35 to 38 times before they report to police and some people don’t even realise that’s what they are going through…” This is our latest podcast, which brings together specialists in the field to talk about the signs of domestic abuse, the support available and mechanisms in place to help victims. From Lincolnshire Police, Detective Superintendent Rachael...

What crimes do our officers see over the festive season? Do we serve Christmas dinner in custody? Have we ever pulled over a sleigh? Our jolly police officers and staff have returned to the studio to discuss the joys and challenges of being on the beat at Christmas in a new episode of our Lincolnshire Police ‘Plodcast’. You can submit questions by emailing plodcast@lincs.police.uk

“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.

“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, ho...

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 men...

"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...

“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...

“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

“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 fu...

"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 misconcept...

"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 de...