Barry Thacker, Chief of Police in the Falkland Islands, discusses his policing career, including highlights and lowlights with Policing TV’s Trevor Botting. He shares his journey from a coal miner’s son to becoming a police officer and the impact of his work as a negotiator and crisis intervention specialist.
Thacker also reflects on the impact of the miners’ strike on his family and community and how it shaped his approach to community policing. Overall, his career has been marked by a commitment to building relationships with the community and providing support in times of crisis.
Chapters
00:10. Introduction and Policing Career
09:42. Negotiating and Crisis Intervention
12:14. Impact of the Miners’ Strike
15:17. Community Cohesion and Personal Journey
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