Tom Gaymor and Diana Binks, introduce two videos from Suffolk Constabulary’s response unit.
In this first part, we hear from Jamie & Liv, emergency response officers in the Suffolk Constabulary and Inspector Aaron Connolly as well as Megan Allen a control room operator.
We hear and see how Policing in the UK is a challenging task that requires teamwork between police officers and civilians and the control room plays a crucial role in coordinating and responding to incidents.
Response police officers face demanding situations and must rely on effective communication and decision-making. The team in the control room is therefore vital for ensuring the safety of officers and the public and their roles involve handling a wide range of incidents, from emergencies to mental health crises.
Takeaways
- Policing in the UK requires teamwork between police officers and civilians.
- The control room plays a crucial role in coordinating and responding to incidents.
- Response police officers face demanding situations and must rely on effective communication and decision-making.
- The team in the control room is vital for ensuring the safety of officers and the public.
- Police officers handle a wide range of incidents, from emergencies to mental health crises.
- The satisfaction in the job comes from making a difference and helping people in need.
Sound Bites
- “Policing here in the UK is an ongoing challenge.”
- “The work that the controllers do, absolutely phenomenal individuals.”
- “Policing is not always fun and exciting, but it gives you the opportunity to do right by people.”
Chapters
00:00. The Challenge of Policing in the UK
02:33. Inside the Control Room: Coordinating and Responding to Incidents
03:00. The Demands of Being a Response Police Officer
04:42. The Importance of Teamwork in Policing
06:01. Handling a Wide Range of Incidents
07:29. The Satisfaction of Making a Difference
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