In this gripping episode, we delve deep into the thrilling experiences of Peter Bleksley, a former New Scotland Yard detective, presenter, and author. From his iconic role as ‘The Chief’ on Channel 4’s “Hunted” to his time on the gritty streets of London, Peter shares stories that have shaped his unique perspective on law enforcement and the criminal underworld.
Who is Peter Bleksley?
Peter Bleksley is a former New Scotland Yard detective, presenter, and author. He is best known as ‘The Chief’ on Channel 4’s Hunted from 2015 until 2019. Bleksley joined the Metropolitan Police force in 1978 and his first posting was to Peckham police station in South London. A decade later, he went on to create the Scotland Yard’s Undercover SO10 unit. At one point, Bleksley himself had to go into the witness protection programme. Today, Bleksley is the director and co-owner of a business intelligence company. He is also the host of the BBC Radio 5 live podcast: Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle.
Key takeaways:
Peter Bleksley’s Background: Peter Bleksley, a former Scotland Yard detective, presenter, and author, is renowned for his role as ‘The Chief’ on Channel 4’s “Hunted.” His impressive career in law enforcement spans decades.
Early Influence: Peter’s mother played a crucial role in inspiring his entry into the police force, laying the foundation for his journey in the police and life beyond the uniform.
Undercover Operations: Peter’s career trajectory took him from being a police constable to engaging in high-stakes undercover work as a Scotland Yard detective, providing a glimpse into the world of covert law enforcement, drugs, and catching criminals.
Police Corruption and Challenges: Exploring the intricacies of police corruption, Peter sheds light on the challenges faced by officers in navigating the fine line between right and wrong during undercover operations. This discussion also delves into the broader impact of corruption on the police force and the criminal justice system.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
0:59 – Start of Podcast
1:45 – About Peter Bleksley
3:42 – Peter’s Mum Getting Him into The force
6:10 – How old was Peter at this point?
7:11 – First Job on the Force
8:21 – Are you on your own or in a team?
9:50 – Why the Past Tense?
10:29 – Modern day Police have less power.
12:05 – From being a PC to the Undercover work.
13:06 – What is a Scotland Yard Detective?
16:01 – How does the Undercover stuff work?
19:46 – So you asked for the gig? 20:37 – What was the first gig?
21:47 – Peripheral Vision, a skill that’s natural or taught?
22:50 – How long are the undercover missions?
24:18 – How long do the personas last whilst undercover?
27:02 – Would you make the arrest in the end or just disappear?
30:22 – Any long-term undercovers jobs where you basically live the role?
31:36 – Can you justify possible drug use in dangerous situations?
36:29 – How conscious are criminals of people being undercover?
37:22 – Do police go undercover in jails?
38:04 – How do you get paid as undercover?
39:09 – Any cases where the lines of right and wrong became blurred whilst undercover?
40:12 – Police corruption
47:03 – Is it presumable that the corrupt police don’t have a nice time in jail either?
47:45 – Is the corruption worse than it was back in the day?
50:14 – Why are they letting virtually anybody in?
52:55 – How did Peter’s career end?
57:43 – Where do you get taken at the point of arrest?
1:05:42 – How long does witness protection last for?
1:06:30 – The Next Adventure for Peter
1:08:45 – The Hunted
1:10:33 – How much are we being watched?
1:12:53 – The 9 Principles of Policing
1:13:24 – Why is Knife crime getting worse?
1:15:39 – Can something be done about the obvious people who are drug dealing?
1:18:12 – What about for those who couldn’t get it legally and so rely on illegally?
1:21:20 – Conclusion
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