THROUGH THE DECADES: Constable Frederick Sterland
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May’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by Frederick STERLAND was Birmingham born but moving over to join the Royal Ulster Constabulary back in the 1920’s. Unfortunately, the tensions between the UK and the IRA were high, and a pre-planned execution was carried out. STERLAND’s tragic tale begins with a hotel drinking session with a couple of associates, but where will it end? And who’s account is the truth?
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SPOTLIGHT: PC Michael Whiting
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May’s Spotlight edition is proudly sponsored by The story of PC Whiting is tragic, but only a fraction of the truth is known. JP & Dave explore what is known and appeal for any further information so that we can remember another hero who has paid the ultimate sacrifice; giving his own life in the pursuit of public safety.
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TBLR Monthly Roll Call: May
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Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call. More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, as well as a visual representation of our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.
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THROUGH THE DECADES: Sgt Andrew Barton & Con George Mussell
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April’s Through The Decades is proudly sponsored by . JP & Dave delve into the story from back in 1913, where two lives were taken tragically as shots fired throughout a Northumberland town, as chaos takes hold in Bedlington. Two more officers that went towards the danger and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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SPECIAL EDITION: WPC Yvonne Fletcher
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Yvonne FLETCHER’s special edition podcast is sponsored by ! Yvonne was deployed to what was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration outside the Libyan Embassy in 1984, as Gaddafi’s regime was challenged. What the demonstration was to turn into had massive ramifications for both countries and sparked tension for many years between the UK and Libya. Join JP & Dave as they explore this story and how it unfolded, interviewing Insp Alex Fisher, Constable John Murray & Constable Matt Johnson as they explain the days events as seen through their eyes.
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SPOTLIGHT: PC Phillip Walters
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Another normal day in Ilford, as PC Walters & colleague attend what was the report of a Domestic Incident. Upon arrival, seeing several people inside attacking another, Phillip WALTERS & his colleague run towards the danger yet again. A gunshot in the dark, PC Walters lay fatally injured and his colleague, who also injured, made a desperate final attempt to stop the gunman. Join JP & Dave as the story unfolds with tragic circumstances. April’s Spotlight is proudly sponsored by .
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TBLR Monthly Roll Call: April
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Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call. More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, as well as a visual representation of our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.
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THROUGH THE DECADES: T/Sgt Gerald Rooney
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Join JP & Dave as they delve into the story of T/Sgt Gerald Rooney and how he was executed, by terrorists, on the street of British Cyprus with dozens looking on. It's a tumultuous time in Cpyrus and T/Sgt Rooney is called on to quell the uproar. He tends to a rowdy crow when a shot rings out. The Sergeant lay dead on the street, witnesses stay silent. Listen to the discussion around this horrific story and the fallout in the region.
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SPOTLIGHT: PC Keith Palmer (GM)
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Tune in as JP & Dave discuss the tragic events in March of 2017. A lone attacker behind the wheel in London, he mounts the kerb, striking several people. The attacker then attempts to enter the palace of Westminster and one person stand in his way. Seconds later, an officer lay dying as those around him attempted to save his life. The dust settles on the day, 5 are dead and 48 injured. Listen as the events are detailed with addition of Barry Calder, a Firearms Officer who heard the radio calls and made straight to scene.
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TBLR Monthly Roll Call: March
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Join TBLR as we pay tribute to fallen officers, conducting our monthly roll call. More information can be found at www.thinbluelineradio.com on our 'Roll Call' page, as well as a visual representation of our fallen colleagues 1970 - present day.
info_outlineMay’s Spotlight edition is proudly sponsored by Motorfinity
The story of PC Whiting is tragic, but only a fraction of the truth is known.
JP & Dave explore what is known and appeal for any further information so that we can remember another hero who has paid the ultimate sacrifice; giving his own life in the pursuit of public safety.