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Andy Oldham
Sep 4, 20232 min read
Police Control Rooms
Ever wondered what goes on in a police control room? When someone calls the police needing help, it's answered by call takers in the...
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Andy Oldham
Aug 9, 20231 min read
Police Advisor saves the day?
Well, not quite, of course. But if your production is portraying the police, having a Police Advisor on set can help keep things moving....
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Andy Oldham
Jul 13, 20231 min read
Police Top Tropes: #1
It's quite common in a police drama where they're portraying an interview, that there's an officer standing guard at the back of the...
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Andy Oldham
Jun 30, 20231 min read
Handcuffing: not as simple as it looks
I was working on a set last week, and was asked for advice on handcuffing techniques, as the scene called for one of the cast to be...
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Andy Oldham
May 15, 20232 min read
PCs, PCSOs, what's the difference?
What’s the difference between police officers and PCSOs? What powers do PCSOs have, what uniform do they wear, and what roles do they...
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Andy Oldham
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Call takers - the front line
If you've ever needed to call the police in an emergency situation, then you'll have been put through to the call centre in your nearest...
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