Cambs Cops: Our Stories

The law has changed

In this podcast we speak to Janet Cameron, a survivor of historical sexual abuse at the hands of convicted murderer Colin Hill.

 

Janet has bravely waived her anonymity and spoken out on her battle for justice, 32 years after being raped and being told by police there was nothing that could be done.

 

For more information on rape, serious sexual offences and how police can help - https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rsa/rape-and-sexual-assault/

 

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Neighbourhood policing - it’s everyone’s business

We’ve got neighbourhood policing teams working closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to protect communities, gather information and reduce crime across Cambridgeshire.

But we can’t do it by ourselves, we need residents like you to continue feeding us information so we can help rectify the issues that matter to you most.

In this podcast you’ll hear direct from some of our neighbourhood officers about the work they do and how we can all work together to make a difference. Neighbourhood policing, it’s everyone’s business.

You can find out more about your neighbourhood policing team on our website Your Area

Or you can keep up to date with daily news on our social media pages Peterborough, Cambridge, South Cambs, East Cambs, Fenland, Huntingdonshire

 

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Catching a paedophile

Anthony Burn, 59, is a “manipulative predator” who sexually abused multiple young children for nearly 40 years.

Burn befriended families in Huntingdon and elsewhere, before gaining their trust and targeting their children.

In July last year he was jailed for a minimum of 20 years.

In this podcast we speak to DC Kev Foxcroft about the investigation, and we hear from one of the victims who bravely agreed to share her experiences.

An important listen for everyone, but particularly parents and carers, as we aim to protect the county’s children.

Protecting the county’s children is one of our top priorities. Visit our website for more information or advice concerning child protection: https://bit.ly/3aOaWPT

’She told me she loved me’

Like many people struggling with loneliness after the breakdown of a relationship, retired dentist Simon Frost from Soham, turned to the internet looking for company, friendship and possibly love, but it didn’t work out as he’d hoped.
Sadly, Simon’s story is all too common. For many lonely and vulnerable people, the person online may be the only person they chat to all week, so even if they suspect something isn’t quite right, to speak to that person is better than no one, so it can be very difficult to break the cycle.
For more advice on romance fraud and how to avoid falling victim to scams, visit the force's dedicated web pages - https://bit.ly/3QdCDRv 
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Not part of the job

It was a day on the front line like any other for PC Leo Clarke in February last year. But that one day changed the next year of his life as he knew it.

Leo was left with a bleed on the brain after being attacked on duty. He needed surgery and spent almost a week in hospital.

Now back helping to keep Cambridgeshire safe, in this podcast episode he speaks honestly and openly about the severity of his injuries and his road to recovery.

 

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Leaving him was the best thing I’ve done

Each year, we sadly deal thousands of reports of domestic abuse and work tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.

In this podcast, we speak anonymously to a brave domestic abuse survivor who suffered threats and physical abuse at the hands of her ex-partner and hopes to encourage others to speak out.

We also hear from DC Jess Day who investigated the case and will explain the support available to survivors.

More info: https://bit.ly/2VQeLw0

The nose knows

From sniffing out evidence such as drugs or firearms, to finding missing people or catching criminals, our police dogs really are vital in helping us keep Cambridgeshire safe.

In this podcast we speak to members of the dog unit about their crime-fighting canines and experiences on the unit.

Remember - the nose knows! 

The P Word

Sex offenders living in our communities no doubt concerns many people, particularly those with children.

Once convicted, paedophiles are placed on the Sex Offenders Register and are often subject to Sexual Harm Prevention Orders.

In this episode we speak to Det Sgt Kayleigh Smith to discuss how we manage offenders in the community as part of efforts to keep children safe.  

For more on child protection visit: https://bit.ly/3xKlkOx

I didn’t think I would be believed

Warning: this podcast contains content some may find upsetting, and may be considered only suitable for adults.

We speak to a survivor of serious sexual offences about her experiences of reporting what happened after initially being concerned she wouldn’t be believed.

We also talk to a police officer and the manager of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).

Visit our website for information and support: https://bit.ly/2UPkbab

Knives ruin lives

In October 2019 30-year-old Alex Fitzpatrick was fatally stabbed 15 times on a St Neots street.

Last year, 33-year-old Robert Parkins was found guilty, by a unanimous jury of Alex’s murder and jailed for 19 years.

Here we speak to Sgt Amanda Rossiter, who was one of the first on the scene, about the fateful day and the dangers of carrying knives.

For more about knife crime or to report concerns visit: https://bit.ly/3ijcYqU