Talking Blues - Police Oracle
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<p>Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, talks to some of policing's key figures to understand how their role has influenced their lives and gather updates on the latest goings-on in the sector.</p>
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June 29, 2026
Talking Blues - Episode 12: Alex Franklin-Smith
On this episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond catches up with Alex Franklin-Smith, the former chief constable of Warwickshire Police. Mr Franklin-Smith talks about why he decided to leave the force before reaching the retirement age, and how social media influenced the decision. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.
June 12, 2026
Talking Blues – Episode 11: Rachel Watson
In the latest episode of Talking Blues, Clive Hammond, Deputy Editor of Police Oracle, catches up with Rachel Watson, the Director General of the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The discussion centred around how the police complaint system operates, what officers can expect during an investigation and just how challenging the fast-tracked investigation into officers at Charing Cross police station, who were filmed during a BBC Panorama documentary in 2025, was. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.
May 29, 2026
Talking Blues - Episode 10: Russ Foster
Police Oracle's Deputy Editor Clive Hammond caught up with the Isle of Man's Chief Constable, Russ Foster, discussing his career and why island life makes policing there so unique. It comes as the force looks to share how roles in the region can be both professionally rewarding, with exposure across the full spectrum of operations, alongside a work-life balance that brings safety and a quality of life that is increasingly difficult to find in larger jurisdictions. Find out more about the opportunities by contacting PoliceJobs@gov.im. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.
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<p>Police Oracle's Deputy Editor, Clive Hammond, talks to some of policing's key figures to understand how their role has influenced their lives and gather updates on the latest goings-on in the sector.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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