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
BONUS EPISODE | Ian Cook | Code Zero & The PSD U-Turn at North Yorkshire Police | Pocket Sergeant Podcast Ep 21
Ian Cook from Blue Light Lifestyle returns for another powerful discussion.
We kick things off with an update on Code Zero, the brand-new mobile app Ian is developing alongside Ben Pearson, designed to support those working in the emergency services.
We then get into the latest controversy involving North Yorkshire Police, where nine graduate officers were referred to the Professional Standards Department over alleged uniform breaches during their graduation ceremony. We unpack the Chief Constable’s response, the fallout, and question whether he himself should face scrutiny for his own actions.
Finally, we discuss the Merseyside Police viral video incident that surfaced the same day the nine officers were cleared — exploring how leadership responses vary across forces and highlighting examples of true leadership shown by chief constables and senior officers who get it right.
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