In this fascinating first episode of a two-part conversation, Policing TV speaks with Duncan Faulkner, whose career has spanned from being a police constable in Northamptonshire, New Zealand frontline service, helicopter piloting, and tech entrepreneurship.

Duncan shares his early motivations for joining Northamptonshire Police, reflects on the excitement and challenges of frontline policing, and discusses his bold decision to emigrate to New Zealand — where he joined the police again, adapted to a new culture, and eventually transitioned into aviation and technology.

Part two will be published on 22nd of October

Takeaways

• Duncan was inspired by community spirit and adventure to join policing.
• He began his career in Northamptonshire Police at just 20 years old.
• A serious injury led to life reflection — and the decision to move to New Zealand.
• Transferring to NZ Police offered new cultural insights and training experiences.
• Despite exciting frontline work, Duncan felt a loss of professional pride abroad.
• His aviation dream became reality, but safety concerns prompted another shift.
• Duncan launched a tech startup in aviation safety, beginning his software journey.

Chapters
00:00 Journey into Policing: Early Inspirations
04:29 Transition to New Zealand: A New Adventure
10:24 Cultural Differences in Policing: A Personal Perspective
11:09 From Policing to Aviation: A New Career Path

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