
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
Jay Darkmoore | Domestic Violence, Arrest, and Mental Health | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 07
In this conversation, Jay Darkmoore, an ex-police officer, shares his journey through nearly a decade in policing. He discusses the stark contrast between his initial expectations of policing and the reality he faced, including the moral dilemmas and challenges of modern policing. Jay reflects on his motivations for joining the police, humourous anecdotes from his time on the beat, and the evolution of response policing. He also addresses the struggles faced by frontline officers, the importance of training, and the conflict between his advocacy for domestic abuse awareness and the police force's response to his efforts. Ultimately, he questions the ethics and accountability within the police force and reflects on the consequences of speaking out. In this conversation, the he shares a deeply personal account of their experiences as a police officer, including a traumatic incident of domestic violence that led to his arrest. They discuss the mental health struggles that followed, the challenges within the police force, and Jay's decision to leave the job. Jay also reflects on his journey into writing and advocacy, aiming to shed light on the issues within the policing system and support others facing similar challenges.
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