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

Hannah Bailey | Talking Trauma and Transformation | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep19

November 02, 2025 • Paul Cooper • Season 1 • Episode 19

In this conversation, Hannah Bailey shares her journey from a police officer to a wellbeing coach, discussing the challenges of facing trauma, undiagnosed PTSD, and the impact of her cancer diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of mental health support in policing, the concept of moral injury, and her mission to help others navigate their struggles. Hannah also highlights the need for systemic changes in policing to better support officers' mental health and wellbeing.