The West Midlands Police Podcast

Welcome once again to the latest episode of the West Midlands Police podcast. This podcast is all about modern slavery, often a hidden crime that too often takes place in full public view, such as car washes, nail bars and restaurants. In the first half of the show, we'll tell you how we caught a Slovakian family, who were operating all over Europe and profited from human trafficking for over a decade. We speak to our investigators, as well as police officers in Slovakia and Holland, to...

After nearly 18 months away, the West Midlands Police podcast is back! In this episode, we celebrate a year to go until the 2022 Commonwealth Games come to Birmingham and the West Midlands. Chief Superintendent David Sturman and Superintendent Nick Rowe, who are responsible for the safety and security of the event, join the show to discuss how the planning is going, and what to expect if you do decide to come to the event. We also speak to our Chief Constable Sir David Thompson, who shares...

In this special episode of YM from West Midlands Police, we have an extended interview with the Chief Constable, Dave Thompson. On the back of his contract being extended by the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief sits down with us to talk through his first four years in the job, what he wants to achieve in the next three years, and much more. Thanks for listening, and tell us what you think via social media. Just search West Midlands Police on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Welcome to YM from West Midlands Police, the force's official podcast. We'll be taking you behind the scenes of policing, as well as helping you learn how we keep the West Midlands region safe. In this debut episode, we bring you an exclusive look at the policing operation for Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, the biggest German Christmas market outside of the country. Also, our Road Harm Reduction Team talk about the dangers of drinking alcohol and driving, before giving their funniest...