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Ive found that Ive worked on officer teams where we would call some of our colleagues the thief takers and you know that they will do their best to arrest somebody if they know theyve committed an offence. "They followed you through a residential area to the A610 and the A38 where your speed reached in excess of 100mph. But the uninsured driver, who also had no full licence, was finally boxed in on the slip road of the dual carriageway near Ripley. When I transferred from Manchester to London as a detective after seven years I thought lessons had been learned about diversity following the Stephen Lawrence inquiry. 09:49 EST 06 Feb 2019 July 16 was PC Potts' final day on the job and Traffic Cops narrator Jamie Theakston released a farewell video to mark his last day. Christopher Jeyes, prosecuting, said the first offences took place against the partner of the Nottinghamshire officer in December. An uninsured car stop kicks off, and a damaged pickup truck turns out to be a hit and run. "One only needs to say those words to know see how dangerous it was.". Contribute to this page. 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She said: He has gender issues which he struggles with from time to time and made the decision to self-certify as male in August of last year. Traffic Cops stars visited dying Swadlincote woman in her final wish. Lewes Crown Court heard that on June 25 and July 26, 2018, Wright drove a marked police car through red traffic lights in Worthing as if responding to an emergency call. He then lost control of the Volkswagen when it crashed into a yellow council salt box before attempting to flee. Edit. Traffic Cops is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 5 (and formerly on BBC One) which follows Roads Policing Units from various UK police forces. "And this offence is extremely aggravated by the fact you were under the influence of alcohol.". Something went wrong, please try again later. In a secret document my chief superintendent wrote that he had considered moving me because of concerns over victimisation resulting from PC Maxwells sexual orientation. Predicted Hull KR side to face Leigh Leopards as Robins run with powerful bench. Mr Jeyes said Parker started sending e-mails to another officer, referred to in court as officer B, then Facebook messaged his his ex-wife who he found through trawling social media accounts. DerbyshireLive reported Jason joined the force at just 19, beginning as a regular police officer patrolling streets in a number of Derbyshire towns and villages. It ended in the crash in Beech Avenue, Ripley and Shabir then fled on foot, but was captured nearby. How no-one died or were not more seriously injured is a miracle, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. A convicted drug dealer leads the team on a 140mph chase. This is why any call for a public inquiry into the Port investigation will fail miserably, because LGBT people in the police will undermine it. Suggest an edit or add missing content. 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At this stage, homophobia in the police went underground, and the gay community understandably became complacent. 24-year-old Parker also sent one Facebook message to the son of officer A warning he was a dead man. The episode of Traffic Cops will be broadcast on February 17 2023 on 5 Action at 9:00 PM. Concept. A fail to stop pursuit has a hysterical unwilling female passenger. Simon Wright twice used his blue lights to get through traffic lights in Worthing. Daniel Whitworth, Jack Taylor, Anthony Walgate and Gabriel Kovari were killed by Stephen Port. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Jason Potts has become one of the most recognisable faces on Channel 5's Traffic Cops. After being caught, the defendant, of Ripley, then told officers he would tell them everything if they let his girlfriend go free. In terms of why he has committed these offences it is not entirely clear. The offence took place in the early hours of April 26 and Kiani, of Cobden Street, Luton, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without insurance. Personal details. I recognise the game, but imagine how it feels to watch this, for those who have been mistreated by the force because of their sexuality. PC Alex Boniface suffered . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 'Simon Wright's criminal disregard for the law is clearly completely out of keeping with the role that others uphold with pride, integrity and with the trust of the public whom they serve. Be sure to tune in! TV Series. gay man, David Cary, won compensation from the Met. He announced his retirement back in May with a statement discussing his history as a cop and how other people can be inspired to join specialist units. He lied to his police bosses in an attempt to avoid prosecution and disciplinary measures. #trafficcops @channel5_tv. 2022-03-07 - By SAMUEL HODKISS & LORNA HUGHES. Drug and drink driving is a constant problem for the Police. The local community force have long been Poppy and Lord Ted fans with Foggy and PC Bob supporting our book signing at TLC Bakery in Hilton village . The council will now meet on Thursday to try and pass the budget again. Drug dealer Siraaj Shabir led police on a white-knuckle chase down country lanes while high on cannabis. As well as the jail term he was disqualified from driving for four years. He said: This caused him concern because it shows his Facebook account has been scrutinised. He admitted charges of dangerous driving and drug dealing. Self - Derbyshire Police (as Police Constable Alex Boniface) 2010 8 eps; Credits. . After giving him advice, I then saw him publicly praise the force for its gay tolerance. Sentencing him to a year in a young offender's institution, Judge Shaun Smith QC said: "I have been doing this job a long time, but I think this is the most appalling piece of driving I have ever seen. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. However, it's been brought to my attention the sheer scale of views and well wishes as a result of my retirement post. Thomas, of Victoria Avenue, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink-driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance. The wife of one of the officers, described as officer A, was so concerned for her familys safety that she warned her childrens school what was happening to them. The traffic cops hunt criminals using cloned number plates. A WHITE-KNUCKLE car chase through Derby has seen a man jailed in what . . For many straight cops, being gay was seen as unnatural. I lost my job. Here in Derbyshire our own officers, such as PCs Alex Boniface and Jason Potts, have become stars in their own rights through Channel 5's Traffic Cops. Now time to put your feet up mate and I wish you success in what adventures life takes you on next. The 59-year-old quit Sussex Police in November while under investigation for gross misconduct but was today jailed for perverting the course of justice. "I truly feel honoured to have had so many people take the time to post messages. Jonathan Murphy led officers on a chase at speeds of up to 111mph on the A38 around Derby before PC Alex Boniface's arm was badly gashed during Murphy's arrest. Believing we were equal in the eyes of the law made us forget the dismissiveness, disinterest and victim blaming many of our LGBT brothers and sisters experienced at the hands of the police. In response to this, citing my own case against the force, the Met said: The way the organisation deals with homophobic crime and our internal practices and policies have changed dramatically since 2013. After the Port case, can they really say that? 8 posts. The 45-year-old cop featured in series 4 of the Channel 5 show about traffic officers on patrol across the country. Friends of Ports victims have spoken about their experiences of being brushed off by the police. After 30 years in Derbyshire, 49-year-old PC Jason Potts, a star of Channel 5's Traffic Cops, has finally signed off his radio for good. A couple of years after I joined the force the Labour government repealed outdated homophobic laws on gross indecency and buggery. PC Alex Boniface who appears on the show Traffic Cops, paid a surprise visit to Linda Garton's home in Swadlincote alongside officers . The police then went to the property where Shabir lived with his partner and there digital scales, 800 in cash and dealer bags were found. 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Many LGBT people dont report incidents or hate crimes to the force for this very reason. Princess Diana's former butler Paul Burrell, who is from Derbyshire, married his husband less than a year after divorcing his wife of 32-years, Council to meet for a second attempt to set Derby's budget. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "That is common sense because your driving was bad. Drug and drink driving is a constant problem for the Police. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The traffic cops pursue a drug runner down a motorway, and a drug deal results in a white-knuckle race through Bradford's back streets. Alfie Parker issued threats via social media, Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By A50 Doveridge. ", One of the tweet replies read: "PC Potts came across so well on camera, doubtlessly exactly the same in real life. An uninsured car stop kicks off, and a damaged pickup truck turns out to be a hit and run. That is left to journalists such as Derbyshire Live's court reporter Martin Naylor. See production, box office & company info. Well, Series 9 of Traffic Cops returns to Channel5, from next Monday 22nd Feb at 8pm. Something went wrong, please try again later. A fail to stop pursuit has a hysterical unwilling female passenger. Here he round up some of the death-defying cases of shocking driving he covered during 2021. The series, aired between 2011-2012, follows officers in South Yorkshire's Road . He then contacted officer A over Facebook sending him abusive messages and chillingly saying I know your wifes name and you have two kids, arrest me before I knock officer B out. Here in Derbyshire our own officers, such as PCs Alex Boniface and Jason Potts, have become stars in their own rights through Channel 5's Traffic Cops. Alternative name. 7.7. Chief Constable Giles York, who chaired the hearing, concluded that had he still been serving, he would have been dismissed from the force. He said the defendant sent her a friend request and then threatening messages when it was not accepted. Shaun Wane is set to have a Test series later this year. He is aware of the distress he has caused a number of individuals., Alfie Parker sent threats via social media. James Kirkland reached speeds as high as 145mph on the A38 near Derby in an unsuccessful bid to flee chasing police. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Wright left Sussex Police on November 16, but was still subject to a gross misconduct hearing at Sussex Police HQ on November 28, which he did not attend. Operation Revoke is a casualty reduction initiative that sees our officers referring drivers to the DVLA if they suffer from medical issues that mean they're not safe to be behind the . And when I came out to my senior officer, he told me he couldnt condone what I did as a homosexual. An uninsured car stop kicks off, and a damaged pickup truck t A fail to stop pursuit has a hysterical unwilling female passenger. When I challenged homophobia in the Met, not a single gay officer or LGBT organisation stood alongside me. He tells me it is a desire to be arrested. Thank you Jason and enjoy your retirement. In the Greater Manchester force I heard the word queer often, mainly from sergeants about prisoners. What Time is the Episode On? ", Another said: "Thank you for everything you have done Jason. But what the show often doesn't tell you is what punishment those captured on film receive. A white-knuckle car chase through Derby has seen this man jailed in what one of TV's Traffic Cops has called "the worst driving I have seen in 14 years on the force". THE WOMAN WANTED TO MEET PC ALEX BONIFACE FROM CHANNEL 5 SHOW. As well as the jail sentence, Judge Shant disqualified Kirkland from driving for two years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Being a part of Traffic Cops has been an incredible journey for all involved and has allowed us to show how hard police officers work every day to keep everyone safe.". Posts Tagged. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. . DerbyshireLive reported Jason joined the force at just 19 . I moved stations and continued to police other gay men under outdated laws, with me and my colleagues often looking for gay men on the canal towpath we could punish for sex acts. He said: Over the past 12 months their public profile has been elevated due to their appearances on the TV show Traffic Cops which shows Derbyshire officers from the forces roads policing unit and has been championed for the way it exposes the criminals they have to deal with.. How much were officers judgments blinded by the so-called lifestyle choice of the victims? After pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice, he was sentenced to four months' imprisonment. . Season 2 - Under Attack . The footage, supplied by Derbyshire police, showed the 19-year-old Usman Kiani, his car full with passengers, jump a road block, undertake and then overtake shocked officers who were trying to stop him. I recently received a message from a gay officer who told me he was suffering homophobia within Scotland Yard. 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