Protect and Serve
Oliver Laurence
My name is Oliver Laurence,
I spent over twelve years as a police officer serving in some of the harshest environments Australia has to offer, now working as a Senior Investigator - Security, Intelligence and Crisis Management expert in London, I’ve had the chance to meet and speak with some of the men and women of law enforcement who found themselves at the frontline of the world’s most infamous investigations.
I'll chat with the men and women on the front line of events such as 9/11 to the investigation into Jimmy Saville, taking down the 'Teflon Don' John Gotti and even having to pull the trigger to stop a terrorist on a murderous rampage on the streets of London.
I’ll sit down with these brave men and women to hear their first-hand accounts of these events and how they got there.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Protect and Serve episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Protect and Serve for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Protect and Serve episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
06/30/23 • 88 min
In this bonus episode of Protect & Serve, Oliver is joined by Iain Donnelly, host of the Tango Juliet Foxtrot Podcast & Steve Keogh a retired Detective Inspector and writer of Murder Investigation Team & Murder Investigation Team: Jack the Ripper.
The three discuss the challenges facing British policing, where to now for The Met Police and what three things they would consider if they were in Sir Mark Rowley's position. All this and much more.
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"Filling the void - From a life of policing, to a passion for writing", Ret'd C/Supt Simon Bowden.
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06/12/23 • 72 min
Simon Bowden retired from Thames Valley Police as a chief superintendent in 2018 after a busy career. He worked in numerous operational roles, from response officer to public order commander.
Simon was the Local Police Area Commander for Bracknell before commanding the police in Windsor and Maidenhead and then moving on to be the commander at Slough and then to the National Police Chief’s Council, where he was based in thew Home Office. Simon now lives in Woolton Hill, near Newbury, Berkshire, where he is often out cycling or walking his dogs, always thinking about new story lines and plots.
Simon has a master’s degree in Applied Criminology, awarded by Cambridge University. His writing combines his policing knowledge with his academic knowledge, plus of course, a good dose of storytelling.
Simon had the idea for his first novel in 2013 but could never find the time to write. The coronavirus lockdown of 2021 provided him with the time to commit to writing HIDDEN BY THE LAW, the first of the Seth Hannen stories.
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A day that changed New Zealand Forever with Bruce O'Brien
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06/26/23 • 63 min
Bruce O'Brien is an Assistant Commissioner of the New Zealand Police.
Currently, though he finds himself in his new and exciting role for NZ Police based in London as the Senior Liaison Officer for the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa. An exciting role contributing to keeping New Zealand safe from afar.
In this episode of Protect and Serve, Bruce and talk about his career in policing thus far, from policing the streets of Auckland to country policing and the tragic day when New Zealand was hit by the worst terrorist incident it had ever seen. An incident that would change the lives of many forever.
All this and more, next on Protect & Serve
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Kidnap & Ransom with Ret'd D/Supt Sue Williams QPM
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07/10/23 • 67 min
Suzanne Williams is an Associate Fellow of Saïd Business School where she teaches on the Oxford Programme on Negotiation. She is an experienced and internationally renowned hostage negotiator.
As a London senior detective Sue was the Officer in Charge of both the Kidnap and the Hostage Crisis Negotiation Units at Scotland Yard. At the highest-level Sue has been an active contributor to the UK Government's crisis response process in cases of kidnap or abduction overseas. She has regularly advised senior ministers as part of the Cabinet Office Briefings (COBRA), the Governments crisis management structure.
Sue qualified as an Hostage Negotiator both in the UK with New Scotland Yard and in the USA with the Federal Bureau of Investigation 27 years ago. Since that time she has contributed to the successful resolution of hundreds of kidnaps and hostage situations on land and the high seas. More recently she has undertaken cyber negotiations as a tactic for combating extortion.
Sue is a recipient of the Queen's Police Medal; this was in recognition of her commitment in the fields of kidnap, negotiation and saving of life.
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Sikhism and Success in British Policing with C/Supt Raj Kohli
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06/19/23 • 91 min
Raj Kohli joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1992. In 1999 he was promoted to Inspector and, in 2001, completed the Senior Investigators Course and moved to the Borough of Brent as the Detective Inspector in charge of pro-active operations.
In 2006 Raj was promoted to Chief Inspector and was made the operational lead for the policing of South Brent. Shortly after, he moved into a central policy unit before being promoted to Superintendent and moving to Camden, where he oversaw a significant reduction in gang crime, youth crime, and gang-related violence.
In 2012 Raj played a key role in helping deliver the London Olympics, being in charge of policing all parallel events across the 16 Boroughs south of the River Thames. In 2015 Raj became Chief Superintendent and Borough Commander for Hounslow. He was a finalist in the 2009 Asian Woman Magazine Award for services to the community and won the British Indian Award 2014 in the Best in Civil Services & Armed Forces category. Raj completed his policing career on the 18th of June with the Hampshire and Isle of White Constabulary in his 32nd year of policing.
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Violence reduction - Graham Goulden, BA,
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01/29/24 • 85 min
Graham Goulden, BA, is much sought after international speaker, leadership and violence prevention trainer. For thirty years he was a Scottish police officer specialising in criminal investigation, drug investigation, training, and crime prevention.
For the last eight years of his career, he was a Chief Inspector and a key member of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit. It was during this time that Graham was able to put right what had become an occurring issue for him during his policing career. Often, when interviewing people who had witnessed abuse and violence, Graham was met with the words, “I knew something was going to happen”.
Graham is a passionate advocate of the bystander approach to help develop personal and organisational leadership to help create safe and supportive learning environments, workplaces, and performance teams.
Empowering individuals within these settings to act, presents a great opportunity for any organisation, school, university, or sports team to maintain focus on values and goals. As they say the team that collectively is heading in the same direction will be the successful team.
Graham has delivered leadership and bystander prevention trainings in many different settings including high schools, bars and clubs, colleges, and universities, in communities, in workplaces, in prisons, with military and police and with professional and amateur sports in the UK, Sweden and in the United States.
Graham’s experience is much sought after, and he has previously supported delivery of trainings both in the public and private sector helping create safe and supportive workplace environments.
In addition to conducting bystander trainings, Graham has expert knowledge and experience in embedding violence prevention programmes within education and in local government. He has been able to build sustainable models for the longer term.
In recent years Graham has had the opportunity to support the US organisation MVP Strategies to deliver leadership and bystander trainings to Major League Baseball teams during their spring trainings in Arizona.
Graham has recently become a lead trainer with the US Active Bystander in Law Enforcement (ABLE) Programme training US police officers to help reduce misconduct, prevent mistakes, and support mental health. He also supports the US based organisation Heroes Intervene working in US correctional facilities.
Graham holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice Studies and a Certificate in Training from Napier University, Edinburgh.
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Knife crime in London - A-Jae Wright, Chad Miller, and Devante
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01/22/24 • 107 min
Welcome to another compelling episode of Protect & Serve, where host Oliver Laurence engages in a thought-provoking conversation with our special guests, A-Jae Wright, Chad Miller, and Devante. In this episode, we dive deep into the pressing issue of knife violence in London and the immense challenges faced by young individuals who find themselves making the unfortunate choice to carry a knife.
London, like many major cities, has been grappling with a surge in knife-related incidents, leaving communities shaken and families devastated. Join us as we engage in a candid and eye-opening discussion about the root causes, consequences, and potential solutions to this growing problem.
Our esteemed guests bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table. A-Jae Wright, Chad Miller, and Devante share their insights, shedding light on the real-life struggles that young people encounter in a world where carrying a knife may seem like the only option for safety or survival.
As we navigate this important conversation, we'll explore the role of community, education, and intervention in addressing the violence and providing alternatives for those at risk. It's a conversation that needs to be had, and it's one that has the potential to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals.
Join us in this crucial discussion on Protect & Serve, as we seek to understand, empathize, and work together towards a safer, more hopeful future for London's youth. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on our latest episodes as we strive to make a positive impact on our communities. Together, we can protect and serve our future generations. #ProtectAndServe #LondonKnifeViolence #YouthChallenges #CommunitySolutions
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When the interviewer becomes the interviewee - From Gypsy Hill to the outback of Australia with Fmr Sergeant Oliver Laurence.
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03/11/24 • 80 min
Join stand in host Rory Geoghegan in an insightful conversation with the host of the Protect & Serve Podcast and former police sergeant, Oliver Laurence.
In this gripping episode, Oliver takes us through his remarkable journey from the police cadets at Gypsy Hill police station to patrolling the expansive outback of Australia.
With candid storytelling, Oliver shares the pivotal moments and challenges that defined his career in policing, offering a unique perspective on law enforcement in both urban and remote settings. From heart-pounding encounters to moments of deep significance, this episode delves into the experiences that shaped Oliver's career and left an indelible mark on his life.
Tune in as Rory Geoghegan delves into the life and career of the former sergeant, exploring the triumphs, the hardships, and the enduring impact of a life dedicated to serving and protecting the community.
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04/03/23 • 63 min
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A young man on a mission - Jay aka
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02/26/24 • 28 min
ACC Jay aka @ShortArmOfTheLaw is a young man on a mission.
A police enthusiast from a very young age Jay has been supporting and championing policing up and down the country. His stories, activities, and bright personality light up thousands of policing faces up and down the country.
Jay is currently on a new fundraising mission.
Every year Jay pushes himself to do what he can to support Care of Police Survivors aka COPS, he does this because far too many of our amazing officers die on duty.
This time he will be doing the bleep test every week this year.
Police officers go out every shift to serve their communities and protect us, but unfortunately not all come back home to their families.
Jay supports the fantastic work COPS do to support the families of those who didn’t come back home to them. Forever heroes 💙💙
COPS provides peer support opportunities and access to counselling services to help surviving family members (‘survivors’) rebuild their shattered lives.
"Your loss is a part of who you are but COPS helps you realise that it doesn’t define you. We are all one big family."
Since its foundation in 2003, COPS has helped hundreds of police families devastated by the loss of a loved one who died on duty.
Please if you can, look up Jays Go Fund Me and support a young man making a big difference.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Protect and Serve have?
Protect and Serve currently has 102 episodes available.
What topics does Protect and Serve cover?
The podcast is about News, True Crime, Investigation, Podcasts, Police and Crime.
What is the most popular episode on Protect and Serve?
The episode title 'Where to for British Policing from here, with Steve Keogh and Iain Donnelly' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Protect and Serve?
The average episode length on Protect and Serve is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Protect and Serve released?
Episodes of Protect and Serve are typically released every 6 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Protect and Serve?
The first episode of Protect and Serve was released on Jul 2, 2022.
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