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
Joanne Caffrey | Former Cop | Fighting Injustice | Exposing Failures | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 03
In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant podcast, Paul Cooper sits down with Joanne Caffrey, a nationally respected expert witness in police custody and safer detention.
Joanne shares her compelling journey from her early years as a frontline officer to becoming a sought-after authority in police procedures. She opens up about facing bullying and discrimination within the police service, and how those experiences shaped her mission to improve policing from the outside in.
From discussing the PIP Level 1 evolution, to explaining the often-misunderstood intoxilizer process, Joanne gives a deep dive into the real-world impact of flawed training, poor disclosure practices, and lack of contextual understanding in frontline policing. She also talks about the emotional toll officers face, the critical need for mental health support, and her work writing a book to demystify custody procedures.
This is essential viewing for anyone interested in law, policing reform, criminal justice, or expert witness work—and offers valuable insight into the gender dynamics, training gaps, and legal challenges still present in modern policing.
📚 Learn more about Joanne Caffrey’s book: https://amzn.eu/d/ewHc6gO
📧 Suggest a guest / Get in touch: support@pocketsergeant.co.uk
🔗 Download the Pocket Sergeant app: www.pocketsergeant.co.uk
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