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
Patricia Sutcliffe | Ghostwriter | Trauma & Truth | Real Stories | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 06
In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant Podcast, Paul Cooper reflects on how many police officers and emergency service workers have asked him how he managed to write his book. The answer: ghostwriter Patricia Sutcliffe. Patricia not only helped Paul tell his own story but also co-wrote the powerful memoirs of former police interceptor Ben Pearson.
Together, they unpack the world of ghostwriting - discussing the process, the importance of authenticity, and how to maintain a writer’s true voice. They explore how indie publishing is making storytelling more accessible, offer practical tips for aspiring authors, and highlight how writing can be deeply therapeutic, particularly for those who’ve lived through trauma.
This honest conversation explores the emotional impact of real-life stories, the differences between fiction and non-fiction, and how sharing lived experiences can bring about transformation for both the writer and the reader.
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