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I am really looking forward to getting this little podcast series on the rising rates of police suicide off the ground. I think there will be some fascinating discussions and food for thought. And that’s the point. I’m not an expert. I’m not giving an opinion. I’m not telling you what you should believe. I’m just presenting interviews from various angles in order to let you, the listener decide. After all, isn’t that what the true spirit of journalism is.

I said I’m not an expert but my credentials are I was a police officer for 25 years myself and yes I had a mental breakdown. I learnt so much about me and that in some way is why I do what I do. I am healed now, but listening to other peoples stories became roadmaps to a better place. Sadly, this is not an ideal world and not all stories have a happy ending. Thankfully mine did and I didn’t lose too much in the process, except I did have to die in order to find me. 

This series is still in its infancy. Two podcasts recorded and currently being edited. But I want to kick the series off with my own story. Hopefully, it will give authenticity to what I hope will be, some cracking audio content in the coming episodes. 

 This is the first of a series of five podcasts recorded in London.

My guest today is a former police officer having completed 32 years of distinguished service. Chris Hobbs started his police career in Southall, West London. A vibrant and buzzing town where Sheikh, Hindu and Muslim communities live together. But as history has shown, that has not been without its problems which has resulted in some serious disorder in the late 70’s and early  80’s.

Chris retired in 2011 and is now a respected police commentator appearing on main stream media. He also writes regular articles for the online police magazine Police Oracle. So join us now as we pound the streets of Southall with Chris, visiting places and memories that shaped him as a police officer.