Welcome to Off the Cuff, the City of London Police podcast. Here at the City of London Police, we have a history of trying new things, so we’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers and staff from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force. EPISODE FIVE – C.H. Rolph – who was he, why does he matter, and why is there a hall named after him at the City of London Police? In our fifth and final episode of our debut season, we change course to take an in-depth look at the fascinating life and career of former City of London Police officer C.H. Rolph, known as Cecil Hewitt to family and friends, who reached the rank of Chief Inspector during his 25 years policing the Square Mile in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Featuring special audio from a 1970s BBC interview, we invite you to find out more about this intriguing piece of forgotten history from the City of London Police, with a closer examination of a man who led an extraordinary double-life as both a police officer and journalist, before going on to become a successful campaigner for social change.

Welcome to Off the Cuff, the City of London Police podcast. Here at the City of London Police, we have a history of trying new things, so we’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers and staff from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force. EPISODE FIVE – C.H. Rolph – who was he, why does he matter, and why is there a hall named after him at the City of London Police? In our fifth and final episode of our debut season, we change course to take an in-depth look at the fascinating life and career of former City of London Police officer C.H. Rolph, known as Cecil Hewitt to family and friends, who reached the rank of Chief Inspector during his 25 years policing the Square Mile in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. Featuring special audio from a 1970s BBC interview, we invite you to find out more about this intriguing piece of forgotten history from the City of London Police, with a closer examination of a man who led an extraordinary double-life as both a police officer and journalist, before going on to become a successful campaigner for social change.

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Who was C.H. Rolph? Exploring the fascinating history of a City police officer turned writer, journalist and social commentator

Here at the City of London Police, we have a history of trying new things, so we’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers and staff from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force. EPISODE FOUR – Sgt Pete Lucas on why policing is like a family, like going out in your pyjamas, and various other metaphors..! In our fourth episode, we hear from City of London Police Sgt Pete Lucas. Pete describes his work with the local communities of the Square Mile, the friendly family rivalry which abounds around his own dinner table, and the strong sense of social justice which brought him into this line of work. Pete also reflects on what he’s learnt is his many years as an officer, and what he thinks is the key to better relationships between police forces and the communities they serve. HOW TO LISTEN Simply visit our iTunes podcast listing, available from the iTunes website or the ‘podcasts’ app on an iPhone. Alternatively, download from the City of London Police website. FEEDBACK Amused? Confused? Whatever your feedback, we want to hear what you think of the City of London Police podcast. Email media@cityoflondon.police.uk or tweet @CityPolice on Twitter with your thoughts, feedback, or other suggestions.

Here at the City of London Police, we have a history of trying new things, so we’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers and staff from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force. EPISODE FOUR – Sgt Pete Lucas on why policing is like a family, like going out in your pyjamas, and various other metaphors..! In our fourth episode, we hear from City of London Police Sgt Pete Lucas. Pete describes his work with the local communities of the Square Mile, the friendly family rivalry which abounds around his own dinner table, and the strong sense of social justice which brought him into this line of work. Pete also reflects on what he’s learnt is his many years as an officer, and what he thinks is the key to better relationships between police forces and the communities they serve. HOW TO LISTEN Simply visit our iTunes podcast listing, available from the iTunes website or the ‘podcasts’ app on an iPhone. Alternatively, download from the City of London Police website. FEEDBACK Amused? Confused? Whatever your feedback, we want to hear what you think of the City of London Police podcast. Email media@cityoflondon.police.uk or tweet @CityPolice on Twitter with your thoughts, feedback, or other suggestions.

Sgt Pete Lucas on why policing is like a family, like going out in your pyjamas, and various other metaphors..!

City of London Police Commissioner Ian Dyson QPM has worked in policing in London and the south east for more than 35 years, and in that time has gathered a wealth of fascinating insights from his long and varied career. Ian's stories and anecdotes form the basis of episode 3 of Off the Cuff, the City of London Police Podcast. In this episode, Ian discusses why he got into policing, some of the challenges he and other officers face, and whether he still enjoys the job. We’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers from across the force to hear their take on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force; to share some stories of the men and women ‘behind the badge’, and to give you some insight on what makes officers – and the force – tick. To find out more about the City of London Police, visit <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/">www.cityoflondon.police.uk</a> or follow @CityPolice on Twitter.

City of London Police Commissioner Ian Dyson QPM has worked in policing in London and the south east for more than 35 years, and in that time has gathered a wealth of fascinating insights from his long and varied career. Ian's stories and anecdotes form the basis of episode 3 of Off the Cuff, the City of London Police Podcast. In this episode, Ian discusses why he got into policing, some of the challenges he and other officers face, and whether he still enjoys the job. We’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers from across the force to hear their take on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force; to share some stories of the men and women ‘behind the badge’, and to give you some insight on what makes officers – and the force – tick. To find out more about the City of London Police, visit www.cityoflondon.police.uk or follow @CityPolice on Twitter.

Commissioner Ian Dyson on life leading the City of London Police

CSI London? In this episode, City of London Police Director of Forensic Services Tracy Alexander goes into detail on the realities of forensics, fingerprints, and more in modern British policing. Tracy also gives an overview of her career, how she started out in policing, and what are some of the challenges she faces in her field. We also hear about some of the major cases Tracy has worked on, and her work investigating miscarriages of justice.

CSI London? In this episode, City of London Police Director of Forensic Services Tracy Alexander goes into detail on the realities of forensics, fingerprints, and more in modern British policing. Tracy also gives an overview of her career, how she started out in policing, and what are some of the challenges she faces in her field. We also hear about some of the major cases Tracy has worked on, and her work investigating miscarriages of justice.

Tracy Alexander, director of forensic services for the City, on the realities of forensics, fingerprints, and more

Welcome to Off the Cuff, the City of London Police Podcast. Here at the City of London Police, we’ve got a history of trying new things. We’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force; to share some stories of the men and women ‘behind the badge’, and to give you some insight on what makes officers – and the force – tick. For our first episode, we hear from recently retired City of London Police Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Barnard. Paul reflects on his role, what brought him into policing, and what he plans to do next. To find out more about the City of London Police, visit <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.police.uk">www.cityoflondon.police.uk</a> or follow @CityPolice on Twitter.

Welcome to Off the Cuff, the City of London Police Podcast. Here at the City of London Police, we’ve got a history of trying new things. We’ve recorded a series of interviews with officers from across the force to shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes at a busy, modern police force; to share some stories of the men and women ‘behind the badge’, and to give you some insight on what makes officers – and the force – tick. For our first episode, we hear from recently retired City of London Police Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Barnard. Paul reflects on his role, what brought him into policing, and what he plans to do next. To find out more about the City of London Police, visit www.cityoflondon.police.uk or follow @CityPolice on Twitter.

Det Ch Spt Paul Barnard looks back at a career at the City of London Police

A series of interviews with officers and staff from the City of London Police.

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