Paul Maleary's Ex-Job Downloaded Podcast

Born in 1956 in Wiltshire. Kevin was the son of an RAF Dog handler who revolutionised the way that Police dogs were trained. Kevin's life as a child was transient. He lived in Cyprus and Malta and as a 10year old watched the 1966 world cup on a black and white TV, on an Italian TV Channel, the volume turned down with British Forces radio playing the commentary. Kevin joined Essex Police as a cadet...

Born in 1962, Keith Dobson was one of three children His family came from a humble background. He is from Gateshead, his parents were proud and hard working. His father worked for the CEGB (Central Electric Generating Board) and his mother was at home bringing up the family. She insisted that the family didn’t reside in a Council House or receive free school dinners, despite the fact they had rela...

Faye Ford had a passion to travel and at the conclusion of her schooling Faye focused on the travel industry. At the age of 18 she became a rep and worked with children. Aged 21 Faye moved into the adult travel program and as a holiday rep she would deal with the fall out following violence disorders, sexual assaults and sudden deaths including suicides. Her final role was as an Elf in Lapland! vg...

Steve Davies Joined the junior leaders and was sent to Shorncliffe in Kent. He passed out there having completed his initial training, and was sent to Winchester to complete his training. He joined his battalion- 3rd Royal Green Jackets in Berlin and began his life in West Germany. During this time he’s guarded Rudolf Hess and enjoyed the lifestyle. He was posted to Caterham in Surrey and undertoo...

Louise was born in Melbourne Australia – around the age of 12 she watched a television show called Quantum this was her inspiration to join the Police service.. Following university, she joined Victoria Police her dream was to get involved in Forensic. After a few years she transferred to Queensland. She undertook general duties and became a detective. She was posted to Logan and then Hendra. She...

James Lee – Born on the Wirral and his initial aspiration was to join the Royal Marines. He decided that the Marines looked like hard work. He became an auto electrician and decided to join the Army. He went onto become a member of the Royal Corp of Transport. Having concluded his training he was posted to Munster and became part of the British Army Of The Rhine. He spent time in Belfast driv...

Tracey is originally from Ashton Under Lyne. Aged 18 she joined the RAF having been a member of the Air Training Corp since the age of 12. Her initial contact with the ATC was met with resistance as there were no females in the group. Prior to joining the RAF, Tracey applied to Greater Manchester Police and they told her to get life’s experience. Tracey was delivered to the train station to commen...

Cliff was brought up in Stanford Le Hope in South Essex. As a youth he played rugby in Thurrock, the team coach was a member of Essex Police. He encouraged Cliff to become a Police cadet. Having joined Essex Police he was posted to Clacton and served there for 5 years. One evening Cliff was on the “Public Order” Bus and the Sergeant (Tim Stokes) opened Cliffs eyes to the world of the Force Support...

Lindsay Siviter was born in Birmingham and by the age of 12 she had fully immersed herself in true crime. Her love of crime included television dramas and she was voted the number 1 fan of Morse. Lindsay became a friend of Colin Dexter and John Thaw. She appeared in the last 5 episodes of Morse. The death of John Thaw had a significant impact on her life. Lindsay attended Oxford Brookes University...

Brian Short is a former member of the Band of The Royal Marines. His father was killed in Suez 2 months before brian was born. He was only 22. At 15½ Brian joined the Band of the Royal Marines. He undertook basic military training and went to the Royal Marine School of Music in Deal. Following his training he was deployed to the band. Brian took part in the Royal Tournament and lived above Olympia...

Zoe Hingston was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the North East of England as a child. She progressed through school and University and qualified as a solicitor. She worked in Germany as a lawyer and decided that she wanted to join the Police. Having joined Northumbria Police Zoe was posted to the West End of Newcastle where she fitted in well with her police family. Zoe began to think that the pol...

In 1992 Sharon joined teh City of London in 1992. She was only 19. Sharon loved the family type atmosphere that the City Of London had to offer. Sharon was a Preven t officer within the community where she worked the ground in the City Of London. she saw her role as dealing with the Islamic issues and the extreme right wing. Sharon had a varied career and tells of her time as a community officer s...

Trevels family originally came to the UK from the West Indies. At the age of 15 he joined the Army. Trevels sporting skills saw him travel the world to compete for the army in a number of sports. after a successful military career Trevel went on to work with Kent Police and became their head of training. Trevel now works in the private sector and is passionate about the services he can provide. Si...

Andrew Hayman  CBE   QPM  is a retired British police officer and author of  The Terrorist Hunters . Hayman held the rank of  Chief Constable  of  Norfolk Constabulary  and  Assistant Commissioner  for  Specialist Operations  at London's  Metropolitan Police , the highest-ranking officer responsible for  counter-terrorism  ...

The  murder of Yvonne Fletcher On 17th April 1984 PC John Murray had been deployed with WPC Yvonne Fletcher to St James Square. Their objective was to police a demonstration out side the Libyan Embassy on St James Square, London. Whilst in attendance a person within the embassy opened fire on the protestors. WPC Fletcher was shot. She was placed in an ambulance where they administered treatme...

By the age of 2 Jamal and his family had fled the Taliban rule in Afghanistan to a safer environment in Pakistan. By the age of 6 the UK and American forces had commenced their operation in Afghanistan. This support inspired Jamal's family to return to Afghanistan. Jamal met British troops on patrol and decided that he wanted to join them. He learnt English and aged 17 he became an interpreter. He...

Bob Scott was the son of a service family and travelled the length and breadth of the UK. He joined Essex Police as a cadet in the late 60s and his career as a regular officer. In March 1973 Bob was posted to Basildon as a PC. He loved the challenges that Basildon presented. He was quickly identified as a thief taker and aged 21 he was taken to the CID. He decided that he wanted to move from from...

Adrian Tudway was born in Leicester and eventually moved to Richmond. As a young man Adrian joined the elite Royal Marines. Having completed his training he was posted to 45 Commando situated in Arbroath. At the beginning of April 1982 Adrian and his colleagues were granted leave. They began their journey home and when he arrived in Kent he was greeted by the Police who informed him that he was to...

Mandy Chapman is a former Metropolitan Police Officer who commenced her career at Southwark. Her desire was always to become a dog handler and following a successful application and period of training she was posted to Catford Dogs. Upon completion of her 30years of service she began volunteering for Essex Police it was during this period she was selected to become the custodian of Baloo. Baloo is...

Paul joined the Royal Corp Of Transport in 1971. He was the driver for for Brigadier O’Cock who was the victim of an IRA bombing and lost his hand. Paul was based at Regents Park Barracks which was the location that the SAS prepared for the assault on the Iranian embassy. At the conclusion of his military service he joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary where he served across the Province. He discu...

Born in Yorkshire to a working-class mining family – Lived in the Belgian Congo as a child his father was involved in the tobacco industry. Mick joined the City of London Police 1972 as a cadet and lived in the City Of London Section House at Bishopsgate. In march 1973 the IRA set a bomb at the Old Bailey Mick was used with the other cadets in the casualty bureau. In 1975 the Moorgate tube disaste...

Sandra is from a large Italian family. Her parents had come to London in the 60s and settled. Prior to joining the police Sandra worked in a Building society where she witness an armed robbery and met the Flying Squad for the first time. This incident and the fact that her brother was a police officer she was inspired to follow her dream. In 1991 at the age of 20 she commenced the process of joini...

Part 2 Colin discusses his move to West Yorkshire Police and his views on drugs and tactics used to bring burglars to justice. Colin discusses his return to the South of England and joining Surrey Police where he worked with Sir Mark Rowley. However, Colin was so unhappy in Surrey Police he returned to the Metropolitan Police. Colin worked with esteemed detectives such John Sweeney who had previou...

Part 1 Colin Sutton is the son of a police officer, who as a child lived in Enfield. He is an avid Tottenham fan. His grandfather was born in 1893 and was a major influence on Colin. He had joined the Leicestershire regiment during the 1st World War, and was injured on the Somme. Colin sites his grandfather as being a visionary he informed Colin that all politicians are corrupt Tories for Sex, Lab...

Mike was born in Bolton and after schooling Joined the RMP he served in Hong Kong, West Germany and joined the SIB where he commenced his career as a Detective. He was involved in the investigation of a variety of incidents including cot deaths. When he was promoted to Sgt, Mike was posted to Londonderry in uniform. He decided that he wanted to join the metropolitan police and eventually commenced...