What is it like Filming Police Interceptors? | Retired Police Interceptor

My Brand New Book 'Hotel Tango 23: Responding To The Unknown' is available now: amzn.to/3zUwbqg So what was it ACTUALLY like filming for Channel 5's Police Interceptors? What are the camera crew like? Did they get in the way? In this video... I reveal all!
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[@BenPearson1965]

What is your favourite Police Interceptors moment/episode? Let me know in the comments! 🎥🚔😃 There is exclusive content on my Patreon, it’s a great place to send me any questions and any help goes a long way to producing these videos: www.patreon.com/benpearson My book "Handcuffed Emotions: A Police Interceptor's Drive Into Darkness" available now: amzn.to/3vGZvis

[@ZoeJ46]

I always loved it when you had the dicks who were blatantly lying about who they were & their DOB came back as them being like 65 but they’re clearly in their 20’s. Your dry sense of humour used to go straight over their heads…. PMSL. I think the saddest episode was the one when you broke your sunglasses 😎 it was like they were your baby 😂. It was amazing that you got back to back series 😝 to all the other forces! Take care all of you xxx

[@Properbellend]

Finally got your book for my birthday Ben. Good read so far. Well done mate.

[@TheFingerman37]

Got to be the idiot on the quad bike who couldn't start it because you kept shunting him with your.. I hate quad bikes....

[@ZoeJ46]

@@TheFingerman37 that was really funny too 😂. The lowlife’s really didn’t like the tactical contact!!! “You can’t do that….I’ll sue you, give me your collar number” The Ben’s laugh politely….honestly!

[@EastSussex999]

I think my favourite was when "Spike" dressed up as a pizza delivery guy

[@stormy2962]

When Paul Jackson tasered the guy, then asked him if he was ok.

[@MadeInGreatBritain]

“You’re just professional through and through……..When they’re there” LOL

[@deeznuts23yearsago]

Man I loved police interceptors, it was sooo funny to see the shit some kids would come up with the explain why then went 70 on the wrong side of the road then ditched the car and jumped 4 fences then hid in a bin “I just needed to get home fast I needed a shit”

[@stormy2962]

Hello. I live in the United States. I absolutely enjoyed watching Police Interceptors. My son is a police officer in our town, he enjoyed watching the show. It shows how hard police officers really work keeping us all safe.

[@RandyDarkshade2]

Sadly the media likes to concentrate on the negative police stories so much that the public forget just how hard a police officers job is and just how much they do for us.

[@kingston2411]

F THE PO-PO

[@backbencher7951]

Don't be fooled by a programme that Is made for TV the old bill (police) are nothing but trouble who continues to break the law,

[@RandyDarkshade2]

@@kingston2411 How about F you.

[@RandyDarkshade2]

@@backbencher7951 And here we have an arrogant twat.

[@chrismccubbin658]

Hiya mate we had a chat a few days ago whilst on holiday I will owe you that pint when our paths cross again. such a humble guy and absolutely amazing what you are achieving and doing not only for yourself but giving a voice to everyone else I salute you.

[@stevenwest000]

Well said

[@GDGRailway47712]

I'm glad none of the West Yorks interceptors were never like the one guy from Central Motorway Police, I think it was Motorway Cops on BBC. That guy used to play up for the cameras, wind people in the back of his car up until they kicked off. I worked with a chap who was in the same unit and had the chance to go on that series, he didn't and he agreed with me that was exactly what that officer was doing. The West Yorks are probably the best Interceptors series.

[@DannyB497]

The guy with the glasses who had an argument with that young boy in the civic? I think that’s the one!

[@richie18898]

They all play up to the camera and also get paid for it too

[@DiligentX]

If I was a criminal who only got caught because of a camera man.. I can only imagine how fuming 🤣🤣

[@eugenegilleno9344]

.....if you were a criminal, you need catching, regardless !

[@richie18898]

I would ask how much did they get paid for the joke of a programme

[@ZoeJ46]

You & baby Ben were the best crew! I loved watching you both…it felt like there was total trust between you & you are amazing friends. Hahaha “give ‘em a slap” they need it & need to be kept in line!!! Hope you’re still doing well & moving forward with your recovery xxx

[@jemmmmyeah]

Ben! My question is did anyone ever have to leave a cameraman behind? For example, when you’re out of the car filming, then need to get in and go quickly, have they ever been to slow to make it into the car? Thanks for your service and your openness about mental health. It helps so many people including me so kudos on being awesome.

[@andywakefield9826]

Great question. Hope you get an answer

[@danielmarshall4587]

Another glorious insight to the journey your on, cheers Mr Pearson.

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

All brilliant Ben, every episode I can learn something out of it.

[@mbjac]

I know what police do is very dangerous work, but interceptors is such a god dam fun program to watch

[@RyanMoodGAMING]

Amazing videos! I love police interceptors I use to watch them 24/7 until they began just repeating all of the new ones and not bringing out any new ones. I remember when you were in them, keep up the amazing content.

[@sammyg6387]

What a great insight into the program, thanks Ben👍🏼

[@TL-ly5lc]

You produced amazing videos and stories, don't give up on it!! 👏👏💪

[@samuelcairns7116]

Amazing video Ben. Seen you on Interceptors before and was surprised to see your channel pop up. Definitely glad I subscribed!

[@jannybroekman-vanheiningen85]

Again a great story Ben, i also think the motor is amazing, special when you see all those monster bikes standing in line. But of course you are so more vulnerable, especially when you have to chase.

[@tracytabb2882]

I still watch interceptors on KZbin to this day. I love it. ❤️❤️❤️ Lovin ur channel aswell. Keep this content coming ❤️❤️👍👍

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Fantastic insight into how Interceptors is filmed, thanks for this Ben.

[@celticecho]

Just bought your book Ben - I’ve got one other book to finish and then I’m looking forward to reading yours. Take care bud.

[@la-saint1798]

Keep them coming. Only videos I look forward to watching.

[@danzzzvlogzzz7413]

Amazing!!

[@terrysinclair136]

I really do love just sitting on a night in bed listening to Ben tell us his experiences and stories of his life and career as a police officer. I try to fall asleep listening to them but I cannot because I get so invested and excited about how he explains and puts his experiences across.

[@mrstar666]

Anyone else here watch road wars back in the day? I wonder where they are now.

[@josephbarns4960]

Yay - my staple for baby feed time in the night hours.

[@residentelect]

@@josephbarns4960 Road Wars... The documentary which gave us such classics as _"He's_ _out_ _and_ _giving_ _it_ _legs!"_ and _"He's_ _monkeying_ _over_ _fences!"_

[@a11csc]

awesome ben

[@karens4503]

I'm a huge fan of the Police Interceptors Series. My favourite moments from the Episodes you were in are when You and Matt stopped the two lads in the Golf who ran off leaving their cannabis-and details in the car or when you both stopped the Quad Bike.

[@LewisMacdonaldMedia]

Excellent video ben and team. Could you do maybe in the future the entire procedure for initiating a pursuit, i.e from vehicle check to someone making off to high speed pursuit, maybe like do an example of someone doing such a thing? I will be applying for the police when I'm 25 (23 just now) and intend on working my way up to roads policing. Thanks mate

[@yoghurt3476]

I started watching Police Interceptors one night when I was sick when I was 10 and then since then I've watched all of series 13 and all the series onwards from their. I've also watched loads of other episodes. Since watching that first episode, when I was 10, I've wanted to be a police officer. Me and my friend at school used (still do) to talk about it and go "did you watch that bit with Baby Ben and ..." and things like that. I turned 14, 3 weeks ago, I still want with my whole heart to be a police officer all cause of police interceptors.

[@liam-gz4kn]

Great videos

[@javiTests]

I don't know if it's just me but the worst part of the police interceptors or traffic cops or any of these kind of TV shows is when at the end they let you know what happened to the people arrested in the episode... And it seems the fines are very low or the consequences are non-existent. If you drive without insurance you get points in your license (some of them don't even have a license), pay some kind of recovery fee that could be £150 and then a £100 fine? That's much cheaper than actually get insurance for the car. This is just an example and the numbers maybe are not 100% accurate, but that's the feeling I get after watching the episodes... In any case, thank you to all police workers that help us have a safer life.

[@danimayb]

Don't get me started lol Literally end of the show, Scumbags are walking away from appalling crimes! Always plenty of "No further action was taken" Or "insufficient evidence" or some stupid fine etc... Even though these dude were ripping it up on camera causing devastation! Or blatantly caught out at a crime scene lol

[@TeamElemeno]

Yeah but then they have a criminal record, which as massive implications on future careers or getting into certain countries etc. Not to mention if they re-offend then they’ll get way worse punishment. Also if they do ever go straight and get a vehicle in the correct way the police ANPR cameras will probably set off everytime it clocks their name, probs end up being pulled over every time they leave the hosue

[@dom24363]

Judge Carmont in Glasgow in the 50s. Handed down maximum sentences for knife crime. First one who got 10 years for carrying fainted in the dock. Then it was 20 years for stabbing or slashing. Guess what that did to the crime figures?

[@javiTests]

@@dom24363 I'm not saying every one should go to the electric chair for stealing a TV, there is some grey area between the black and white 🙈. But I think fines for driving without insurance are laughable, for example. Or at least what they say in the episodes... I don't know what happens after that.

[@josephbarns4960]

@@javiTests The fines based on their income, obviously the profession of criminal isn’t taxable so it’s peanuts and normally a £75 victim surcharge. Again the fines are rarely paid, this is normally due to further crimes being committed and serving time inside which wipes the fines off - which is perverse.

[@arrongumbrell539]

I really wanted to be a camera person on one of these shows :)

[@mohsinahmed7122]

One day you will be. The biggest dreams can become true

[@pistol0grip0pump]

Then go make that dream happen! Blessings from Bournemouth UK. Don't spend time around anyone who not only don't support and encourage you but dismiss and put down your dreams. All the best bud 👍🙂

[@arrongumbrell539]

It definitely possible as I often do lots of different filming jobs already. Although I may realise how unfit I am if I have to run with a camera lol

[@RSCOZZY]

Same. Nothing to add.

[@SirJellyFish08]

Tans looking good Ben!

[@stuartblakeston3986]

I'm half way through your book and as I said before well done for speaking about things Hope your on going recovery continues fella. I'm the ex bobby who has ptsd and now work for the NHS in mental health

[@Craig_Franklin]

I did some filming with Rhod Gilbert for his latest documentary, it always amazes me how much footage never makes it to production.

[@Craig_Franklin]

@Grant it was the Stand up to infertility documentary. There was at least 4 hours of footage of the pub scene, plus an interview with Rhod before the gig in Swansea. There was also footage about our infertility journey that was filmed by us and in Cardiff. So probably about 6 hours worth of film from just us. When you consider other couples as well who were being filmed it adds up. For Ben and his team it will probably be the same a lot of footage you don’t see :)

[@itsthezainali]

I remember when James was part of filming the show that I was in, The Secret Teacher, what a top lad! I remember after filming they were all out my house late at night eating & drinking😂😂

[@zahraharrington4614]

The episodes we see on tv how long before air date where they filmed? Recent or like a year in advance? Amazing work

[@andrewgould9395]

Hi Ben, loving your content and hope you are keeping well. Just wanted to ask (maybe answer in your next Q&A)...do you think the justice system/sentencing is striking the correct balance or do you think it is too lenient? Kind regards and all the best.

[@charliew6024]

ive been watching specific interceptor episodes with you in them, its so much fun to watch, thank you so much for being an officer in the UK, definitely a tough job

[@smokeoutfpv4132]

Which episodes? Would also like to do that

[@charliew6024]

@@smokeoutfpv4132 on the My5 website, its completely free, you can see him in season 17 alot

[@hazelASFC]

awesome

[@georgemaverick8144]

Great video Ben! Any chance you could do an episode about working with special constables/voulenteers and speed watch that type of thing?

[@richie18898]

Anyone can talk in front of a camera about there career

[@EastSussex999]

Hi. Big fan. Lovely, absolutely amazing work that you have done for the public of this country, keeping us safe and being the reason we are able to sleep at night. People don't quite understand how difficult being a police officer of any kind is and the amount of selfish people who assault and obstuct you and make your lives that bit more difficult is absolutely disgusting. I have a little question for you. What is your opinion on Highways England Traffic Officers? Do you think that they should have more powers? And what was your biggest interaction with a Highways England Traffic Officer?

[@royjennison3916]

great vid well done ben

[@benmarshall787]

Interesting information on the TV crew and the extra equipment you had to carry. It's sad ultimately you're not on their anymore to entertain us. As I said in a previous msg, the programme might have an extra dose of realism and authentication if you were to narrate, I suppose in a way like the Retired Captain who did the USA police programme. Maybe a retired officer from all the Forces could "represent" each one? Look forward to the next one. Best wishes. Ben 🚌🚍🙏🇬🇧

[@lukejaekel14]

Do police officers have a speed limit when in pursuit or can you go as fast as you need (safely) to bring the pursuit to a stop?

[@chrisgoodwill3818]

You an amazing guy Ben 10/10

[@jamessheehy4895]

My name is james this was funny, without people like james! Cheers mate! Interesting video i still watch the new ones, hope you’re doing ok with your mental health 🤝👍

[@heidilovelock5295]

Ben, you should get baby ben on and talk about the jobs you both attended together....

[@bencartwright585]

What seasons were Ben in again ?

[@d8gty392]

Good video again Buddy.... Wtf are these people who keep disliking your videos? Annoys me does shit like that, If people don’t wish to watch & listen then just piss off & don’t come back 👋🏻

[@TestGearJunkie.]

That's what a friend of mine says if someone dislikes something on his channel. "Nobody asked you to come here and watch any of it, so click the thumbs down and piss off..!" 🤣

[@33ecto33]

I'd like to know what coppers think about security guards or stewards. Do you value their opinion more than your average punter who doesn't have a high viz & a bunch of keys?

[@A7Xforlife99]

Also very interested in this, met several that are awesome and others that think they're god's gift and above the law, really want to know a coppers opinion on them.

[@paulcollyer801]

Done a couple of filming shifts for a new series going out with Joint Response. Doubt I’ll make an edit cos, 💩 magnet, get dull jobs that generate shed loads of paperwork & hassle. Good crack mind.

[@joshuacrown4673]

Would the camera footage be allowed to use for evidence purposes even though it was shown on TV?

[@markwright3161]

I think it would be held back from airing if it could be evidence in an incident. There's probably a lead time between incidents and airing that enables footage to be used as evidence if necessary and to still be aired as scheduled, in most cases anyway. Considering he mentions using the footage to get additional info about suspects, registrations off vehicles that flee, etc, I imagine it's written in a contract to enable them to film, that anything they record can be used as evidence if needed. It might be required because of the way our police is, government funded and technically employees, the cameras might need to be recognised as tools for the job being performed, on paper anyway.

[@richie18898]

No it can not be used in the court of law.... Its entertainment and no time reference as in date and time Only time code for editing purposes

[@LilD-Beats]

You should be a cameraman for police interceptors imagine😂😂😂

[@FrostyFb.]

Hi

[@LilD-Beats]

Ay ay hello rachel 😂😂😂

[@helenHTID]

Being a traffic cop I doubt you ever get involved in this sort of thing, But wonderingif you did before you went into traffic.... Have you ever been given an order to remove someone's children? From one parent to another or into care? I know that sounds off the cuff but have been interested in the subject recently... And if so what are your thoughts?

[@2shane493]

One episode I remember I think it was you Ben chasing a black car and it turn down a ally and there was a silver bmw and a lad in it and the black car hit it. And the silver bmw lad got nicked for drugs or somthing 🥴 wrong place wrong time. Keep up the work Ben miss you on the police interceptors. Enjoying these videos very much

[@JimBiddle.]

Was there a hit of bromance there, Ben (big, muscly and good looking)?

[@stephenk9240]

What made you decide to retire and thank you for keeping everybody safe.

[@89Hovis89]

Check out the 'job that broke me' video Ben did. Talks about it on there.

[@Properbellend]

@@89Hovis89 That will hit him in the feels. Got me anyway.

[@danimayb]

Yeah it was mental welfare reasons. But the man had done 20 years hard graft on the front line, I guess if he wants to call it quits for a new direction who would blame him? Promotion was never his target so not much else to work for.

[@Properbellend]

@@danimayb If I'd seen a kid squashed in the road my head would have fallen off. Man has earned his stripes metaphorically if not professionally.

[@dalebeech2222]

Police wouldn't get such a bad wrap if there all sound as him

[@liam77877]

90% of them are as sound as him. It’s like any work place. Teachers, builders etc. One bad story goes everywhere in the media but you never hear any positives.

[@petekeightley2973]

Did the camera man ever get any footage that was used as evidence?

[@marklloyd1737]

Insterested to know if the police force gained financially from the filming?

[@richie18898]

Yes they do.. DO and FOI...

[@davidpshaw1969]

6.20" they would ehther get a slap or get locked up" . I assume he meant a fine or prison sentence. Rather than we beat him up rather than arrested him. In the eighties and nighties that would be exactly what it meant, or both.

[@MrHennoGarvie]

No he doubled down, they would get a slap. I'm guessing that means these days they are just pretty rough with transporting them to custody. Disgusting really, they arent a judge or jury so should not decide punishment as well as rule of law being a thing. They'll never get reported though. Power tripping cunts some of them for sure.

[@eugenegilleno9344]

@@MrHennoGarvie .....obviously you are crim, or have something to hide.

[@MrHennoGarvie]

@@eugenegilleno9344 ??? Would you just give every bit of info over to the police if they just came up to you or something? may as well be pulling down your pants and bending over.

[@leeloopy5850]

Don't ya mean you get briefed at the start of a shift then de-briefed when you finish a shift?

[@Properbellend]

No de-briefed from the previous shift.

[@spycool9511]

They prob brief the next shift just like they did at the start of their shift

[@johnennis4586]

I would suggest Crimebodges video on the police intercepters you can see what they're like without editing

[@reubendorman]

Have you ever responded to a house fire

[@spycool9511]

He's a police man so what do u think

[@reubendorman]

@@spycool9511 well they do respond sometimes I am a firefighter so I have seen a police officer respond to a house fire

[@helenHTID]

20 years in the force, Albeit most of that in traffic, I suspect he would have.. But that's not a guarantee as not every single officer in the country has dealt with every single type of issue in their career. We know house fires are a common occurrence and always need to be investigated and potentially could be a police matter.

[@reubendorman]

@@helenHTID good point

[@helenHTID]

@@reubendorman Oh hang on, I do recall in one of his videos he did talk about a house fire and trying to save occupants.. Sorry I can't remember which one it was but yeah. It always seemed likely he would have.

[@ivanking1571]

9/10 times they act like complete tyrants and end up with the so called criminals doing a week in jail.

[@Vodaph0ne]

5:32 Talking of d***heads in the background filming did you ever see the transfer deadline day debacle?

[@Martin4963]

A far cry from 60's/70's proper policing, the troublesome arrestee was taken round the back of the van, given a good kicking and then additionally charged with resisting arrest 😊

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

Who's the biggest criminals cops