Pocket Sergeant Podcast
Hosted by former police officer and award-winning app creator Paul Cooper, this podcast explores the untold realities of frontline policing in the UK.
Each episode features honest conversations with current and former officers, legal professionals, experts, and those with lived experience – covering everything from policing culture and mental health to groundbreaking innovation and criminal justice reform.
Whether you’re a serving officer, aspiring recruit, or simply curious about life in uniform, the Pocket Sergeant Podcast pulls no punches and gives you the insight the headlines miss.
Inspired by the app that’s helped tens of thousands of officers in policing, this podcast continues the mission: supporting those who serve.
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Pocket Sergeant Podcast
Ben Pearson | Life on the Frontline | PTSD | Life After the job | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 02
In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant podcast, Ben Pearson shares his powerful journey from childhood dreams of becoming a police officer to front-line reality and fame on the hit TV series Police Interceptors. He opens up about the emotional toll of policing, the pressures of working on camera, and the long-term effects of trauma and PTSD.
Ben discusses the hidden struggles behind the uniform, the mental health challenges faced by officers, and the importance of raising awareness around police wellbeing. He reflects on life after leaving the force, his recovery, and how he’s using his platform to support mental health initiatives and advocate for real change within the criminal justice system.
Ben also talks about his journey as an author, his books, and his vision for future projects — showing that even in the face of adversity, it's possible to turn pain into purpose.
This episode is a must-listen for fans of true crime, real policing stories, law and crime, and anyone interested in the human side of policing.
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