Lack of Respect for Police | Retired Police Interceptor

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[@BenPearson1965]

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[@DELTAGAMlNG]

Have you ever witnessed disrespect from police umm yes all the time. When police start treating public with respect then maybe they get some in return

[@ZoeJ46]

I’ve seen awful things happen to police & ambulance. I worked on the doors in Leeds for 10 years, was slashed, stamped & spat on, shot at...it was the time when they only had female doormen in shitholes! The abuse I’ve seen initially shocked me, then it almost became normal. Which is so sad. I know I started out because I wanted to help people...probably just like you but it changes you, you lose trust in people, question friendships, expect the worst in people. The worst was having to find different ways to drive home just in case you were followed. I’m so glad I got out when I did. Don’t get me wrong, I had a great 10 years, made some incredible friends but wow...my eyes were well & truly opened!!! How’s your recovery going? You look so well & have a sparkle back in your eyes...it’s fantastic to see! Xxx

[@markbudgen3663]

As I have commented previously, those who place or watch 'Auditing' style videos, might like to spend a bit of time learning somwthung from your entertaining and informative videos. Thanks Ben

[@iamjames8200]

@@DELTAGAMlNG No offense, not tying to be a dick, but your a kid. What experience have you had with the police? I assume your just repeating what your mates are saying.

[@st05002125]

Yeh, as a paramedic I have had someone try to stab me…. Incredible response from police…… shocking response from courts. 6month curfew!

[@SGTAirsoft]

ive never in my life felt so attached to the stories told by Ben, Ive watch Police Interceptors for years and getting this behind the scenes insight is inspirational.

[@jannybroekman-vanheiningen85]

Ben, the hatred and envy against the police continues to amaze me and makes me not only angry, but also very sad. The conditions are often so dangerous especially when you are alone, and the whole neighborhoud is outside filming and getting involved in the situation. The times i see you as an interceptor, i found you always respectful and patient. I have such a respect for the work you have done, and your colleaques still do, i have a blue hart. Thanks for this video.

[@Trapsarentgay133]

From my point of view I’ve had to deal with a fair number of cops who like to flex their power and wave their dicks around and it’s completely tainted my view of the police especially as I never hear anything about them being dealt with

[@VeyronBD]

One I never get more than anything is attacking fire or ambulance services, they never cause anyone any grief and are soley there to help. No risk of them arresting or charging you so why do that

[@lordmfitzgerald3rd754]

Not all NHS workers are angels lol

[@VeyronBD]

@@lordmfitzgerald3rd754 well yeah but attacking a random ambulance is just crazy

[@laurenbrooker3453]

I'm a police a officer in London a year in, and adore these videos, give me so much inspiration and also lessons to watch out for, i'm lucky that mental health is a big topic on my team and everyone is very vocal about looking out for each other even with the slightest thing, hopefully with teachers like you Ben, officers like me won't have carry such heavy backpacks as you have to, I adore my job and hope to make as positive impact as yourself

[@sirianofmorley]

Thanks Lauren. Stay safe.

[@skylined5534]

Jesus Lauren! Being a copper in this country is quite the challenge 8d imagine, but London?! Stay safe, stay alert and carry on being awesome!

[@Simon-ui6db]

That house fire one, feck me!! I know when younger I was on wrong side of the law a few times (mainly motor offences funnily enough, sorry Thames Valley) but at no point did I ever give the copper who had pulled me over or nicked me any grief or disrespect (that included never speeding or fail to stop). I chose to drive with no documents at that time, no one else to blame but myself and I knew that then and was always polite and courteous to any copper. Obviously I've changed my ways many years ago and if I ever see a cop being overpowered by anyone I will happily stop and offer that office any help needed. I just don't get the mentality of people who think its ok to abuse any emergency worker.

[@tourmaline07]

The house fire sounds like attempted murder by entrapment, I'd hope they get put to rights

[@tomw6947]

@@tourmaline07 Yeah but plenty of cop's also abbusing their powers, plenty of police officer's getting caught lying and tampering with evidence to arrest someone. Imagine all the innocent people who have been sent to jail and lost Thier jobs, marriage's, homes and everything else because a police officer lied.

[@pitbulls4088]

@@tourmaline07 do you even know what ‘entrapment’ is in law

[@samn6498]

@@pitbulls4088 when you get entrapped inside a building apparently 😂 what a spanner

[@liamdrewttw6118]

Hi Ben, You're such a big inspiration and role model to me. I'm hoping to join the police next year. Have a good weekend!

[@DanielWoolley]

Good luck with it buddy i always wanted to do that, but I'm very forgetful so don't think I'd pass

[@callumrelph1400]

Good luck mate you have my full respect

[@sonylolz11]

Nice one mate just tell em you’ve got a massive power complex and they’ll let you straight in. Bonus points if you were bullied in school aswell

[@bobSCOTT99]

The disrespect the fire brigade, police and ambulance absolutely sickens me they’re just doing what they’re trained and paid to do.

[@cantbearsedmechanics]

I agree totally Respect costs nothing. I have been arrested several times and i have always treated the police with manners and respect. You are not going to win against them so why not make your own life easier.

[@mattg5878]

Fire brigade and Ambulance, yes. Everyone I know who became a copper had no other option but stay in the call centre they were in. Becoming a copper is the equivalent of becoming a teacher, except you need even less qualifications. It is a career when all other doors are closed.

[@jbland3674]

Go back too sleep or get back in your bubble zombie! Fire Brigade ok and Ambulance but the cops are rotten and corrupt to their core! When they respect the people they may just get that respect back!

[@BDX55]

Most of the time the Police are dealing with the dregs of society so it’s no wonder they think everyone is like that. They never know who they are dealing with to start with so they are always going to be cautious and treat everyone with suspicion. I’ve always said I could never do that job and have huge respect for those that do.

[@ImranAli-dk7rb]

I absolutely love listening to Ben’s stories and experiences, as an aspiring police officer it’s great to hear how most officers have to deal with society with the good, the bad and the ugly

[@ZoeJ46]

I’m so pleased for you being able to get your life back. I joke with my sis who’s a Sgt that she thinks everyone is a shitbag & there’s no good in society. Hearing your stories it’s really made me stop & think...it’s the life you are forced into live in & sadly there are too many shitbags in society today. Thanks for sharing Ben!! Xxx

[@thetruthk5138]

And some are Police officers to unfortunately

[@vickitaylor2065]

Never could I see myself behaving like this to any emergency services. Absolute madness 🤯

[@cutelittledoll]

Same. There’s no way I’d ever insult or attack a service person.

[@Christbp]

Can we please get a 30 minute - 1 hour video from yourself talking about some incidents, the good times and the bad if you feel comfortable? I know it's a difficult situation with the restrictions but your podcast is one of the best on KZbin at the minute, and 5 minutes just isn't enough! Your stories have had me laughing and crying, you're a natural in front of the camera and have the potential to go far with this! Thankyou for all you do and all you've done in your service sir!

[@user-oq2ch6ow2b]

I imagine it’s terrible for the police, but it’s a societal attitude that stretches across the public sector. I’m a teacher, and despite the lengths you go to help people, they don’t appreciate it and would rather hurt you. My wife is a social worker who wants to help people stand on their own two feet, has faced online death threats by service users who she gained accommodation and benefit payments for. My mum, an NHS nurse, has had it the worse though. She’s been assaulted, spat at and even threatened with HIV+ blood. In the public sector it’s very easy to gain a negative view of society. Everyday you help people who throw it in your face but can’t look after themselves! After years it grinds you down. We don’t expect everyone to like us. We don’t expect everyone to thank us. There’s many altruistic colleagues who go above and beyond because they care about people. Verbal attacks, aggression and assaults, however, shouldn’t be tolerated as part of the job. Yet there are few effective repercussions, and we constantly appease these people.

[@status62]

Can totally relate to not liking people very much because of your job, been 24 years plus in a major supermarket, very different to your job Ben but I've been subjected to verbal abuse, been sworn at, had stuff thrown at me, some of my colleagues have been assaulted, and all for a shit wage, work with some fantastic people and like you say, that's your bubble, they keep you going, we have some lovely customers as well that are regulars and I'm so grateful to them for keeping us sane, particularly this last year when the abuse has went through the roof, all we're basically doing is feeding families just as you were keeping everyone safe, big love Ben, look after yourself ❤❤❤❤xx

[@RICHARD10195]

It’s probably more similar than you might think, I worked for Tesco for 12 years before joining the police and the public are about the same no matter the role.

[@status62]

Was a first aider for a few years and had a customer falling down and smacking the side of his head on a fixture in the Produce dept, massive seizure, blood everywhere all over the floor, as we were trying to help the poor guy and call the ambulance customers were wading and tip toeing through the blood to try and get the stuff they wanted...badly lost my faith in human nature that day, think that was the start.

[@paulnicholas9436]

When I worked Bradford area as a Firefighter even in the early 90's we got stones chucked at us, there was certain areas were they sent 2 fire engines even for a small fire. My top 10 of no go areas of Bradford is probably the same as yours.

[@mhoward16GAMING]

I’m shy just even talking to Fire staff. I couldn’t imagine what anger would bring on attacking the pumps. Some people are pathetic. Thanks for still fighting those fires even under attack!

[@tomw6947]

Well most of Bradford is a no go zone after dark if you're non Muslim.

[@ZootZootTesla]

@@tomw6947 Think Bradfords just a no go zone if you can help it haha, The UK’S Chicago.

[@McN48G]

Got family/mates in all 3 emergency services. I can understand hatred towards the police and not that I approve of it, but for the life of me I can’t work out why anyone would want to target the fire or ambulance service. Any person found assaulting any emergency worker should be automatic jailed for a minimum of 10 years! Rats! Ben love the channel mate, you where always one of my favourites on the TV. You’re a great person! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Leahbb4571]

My 18 yo daughter started the whole thing of ‘nah they’re police I don’t talk to the feds etc etc.’ Almost like police were less human. So I made her watch Police CODE ZERO, her heart broke, she made her mates watch it and now whenever they see police they’re polite and respectful. I think it’s education that kids need, police need to spend time in schools showing them that they’re the ‘good guys’

[@sonylolz11]

If cops were the good guys they wouldn’t work in such a corrupt institution

[@serenityinside1]

Ggm : get knotted mate.

[@combatoclock6632]

@@sonylolz11 Ratio'd

[@Chris-xl6pd]

Police are the one of the lowest life forms on the planet.

[@combatoclock6632]

@@Chris-xl6pd lmao, you really don't have a clue, do you?

[@djsiuk]

It’s disgusting how the general public treat police when they are carrying out their duties. They see 6 police officers professionally detaining a suspect. They film it and then put the boot in. Having areas that are classed as no go areas is also disgusting and the morals of these people seem to have gone for ever. I personally think the vast majority of crime is down to Drugs, Alcohol and the mentally ill. It must be frustrating being an officer now as they seem to be a reactive force that is constantly undermanned. The police do a very difficult task that is often up against abuse and violent behaviour.

[@Memohries]

grow up

[@Memohries]

@Abcb YES MY CHIEFTON

[@mancunioner]

@Abcb yeah cos that’s true in this country. Go to Spain, Portugal or Romania then talk about police. Don’t know you’re born lad

[@cheman579]

@Abcb You say look at the amount of officers with criminal records, but you should also look at the amount of officers without criminal records bruv there's so many more without who are just doing their jobs

[@DC3Refom]

@Abcb are you really that delusional police brutality is there fuck such an issue in the UK nobhead , you've been watching too many media videos from America twat , you do relise the media are only there to make money , get the highest rating it's not even the whole true story anymore the UK media gas been taking tips from America. Why don't you actually go and do some research , fact finding instead of letting that load of bollox drabble out your mouth and your hyper sensitive emotional feelings

[@tomolad7710]

This is why I have social anxiety because there are a lot of scum on the earth and its just scary to be honest.

[@sph_holl2650]

There's definitely more people who respect the police than don't. Know that what you did was appreciated Ben. Now look after yourself!

[@kyleb5518]

It's always the loud minority of bastard's that stand out from the crowd, the normal majority of people have tremendous respect for police

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

It's certainly doesn't with all the auditors going round to police station and filming then edit the clips to suit them.

[@grymaldus40k41]

Most people are indifferent these days. At best. I work with folk from all walks of life; all ages, all races, and the general attitude to the Police is shocking. The 'silent majority' is a myth these days.

[@sph_holl2650]

@@grymaldus40k41 I could say the same, but also the opposite. Most people I know I have never sat down with them and asked "what is your opinion of the police". That's why they call it the "silent majority"

[@grymaldus40k41]

@@sph_holl2650 True, thats why I said people are indifferent. Its a massive and likely wrong assumption that the mythical silent majority are supportive of the police or the Government for that matter. Its called propaganda. But to add to your point, has anyone ever asked the public whether they give their consent to policing? No, no they havent.

[@JBDUK117]

Always had respect for the police. Always been law abiding and never got myself in trouble. Never had involvement with police ever in my life until last year when I had a collision with a pedestrian. I was in shock and it traumatised me, police were more than helpful with me and after assessing the situation reassured me I had done nothing wrong and not to panic, and it was just one of them things. I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. 3 weeks later I was contacted by the police saying that they are charging me for Driving without due care and attention. The police statement was a complete joke with so many inconsistencies in it. So this is the one time I had ever been involved with the police and felt so betrayed by them. So 100% of my police encounters have been negative. I really find it hard to ever be able to trust them ever again. First impressions count. If only all police were Like you Ben. I think a lot more people would have respect for them. Watched everyone of your videos, you are a true inspiration!

[@JamieD1994]

Sorry to hear your story, I know how it feels but not quite so bad for me. When i was 17 I was stopped by the Police whilst driving 4 times, I was spoken to rudely and treated like shit 3 of those times. 3 of the stops where just checks and the 4 time I was accused of speeding (I wasnt, why would I speed past a clearly visible Police van) they had no proof and couldnt do me for anything so gave me an ASBO since no evidence is required. Before I started driving I had never had an interaction with the Police and as a young person at 17 this really had a negative effect on my respect for the Police.

[@davidbillyard6629]

There’s a difference between Ben when working as a cop, and retired Ben making videos for KZbin..

[@chloelouise1502]

@@davidbillyard6629 Ben would of been the first to come round and put the handcuffs on

[@Gunners3991]

People seem to put lack of respect with police down to the parents but I believe it’s more down to a personal experience because you’ve probably told that story to 10 of your friends and now more people have the same attitude towards the police so one encounter of someone being a cunt can have a massive affect but now they mainly employ students with a degree that have no idea about the real world

[@Gunners3991]

Effect*

[@JimUSCM]

just found your channel sir, I have nothing but respect for all our emergency services and military, I recently learned than an old school friend who was a PC left the force due to having mental health issues and he took his life, he was always the class clown as he hated to see people sad. I know this may sound horrid but I'm glad he wasn't married or a father. I don't think he had a support system around him as we lost touch through life, I just hope people dont suffer in silence. Anyway say safe and remember no one is ever alone. 👍

[@MrBradfordbiker]

Love this guy, speaks for a civilized nation.

[@Lpickars5713]

I really think it starts at a young age these days, whereas kids in the past were an after thought and wouldn't dare abuse a teacher, police or their own parents now it's gone the other way children have all the power to abuse authority with little consequence. Parents, teachers, police cant touch them. And these kids grow into adults having never experienced that actually you don't get to do and say what you want when you want and there are consequences. Unfortunately no ones got the balls for that

[@skylined5534]

Bob on. I think I belong to the last generation who still has a healthy respect and fear of the police. When I was at school if you lipped off at the teacher the next thing you'd see was stars. All this coddling has led to a generation of horrible little bastards who don't merely think they can defy authority but absolutely know they can. Things have to change but they won't.

[@rosec7008]

We like the smiley happy Ben too! 😊 I'm glad your in a good place and I'm grateful for all the people who are there for us when the shit goes down!! Thank you for everything you have done xx

[@supernick2072]

The lack of respect kinda worries me as it only seems to get worse.

[@adamwilkinson4318]

Best lad off police interceptors. All my family are coppers. Lots of respect for you mate

[@beastyboyBlue]

When I was growing up we had a fierce respect for the police,it's all in the raising Ben! Ben I'd prefer animals to humans anyday!!

[@skylined5534]

I still get that pang of 'guilt' and fear when there's a police car behind me!

[@beastyboyBlue]

Skylined same here!

[@donaljamescaddye3805]

Years ago I drove solofrom Galway to Cirencester with an old car - I stopped at M6 services for a break when the traffic lads pulled in alongside for their break - the lads were really decent down to earth fellas and they were great Craic - I had a load of banter with them - I can't understand peoples mentality tword the UK Police - Them lads probably had a shit morning and faced some real grim stuff but they were smiling friendly and full of Craic. Fare play to you Ben that is not a job for the weak !

[@oohardyoo3171]

Just watched you on the happy hour podcast and can’t say how much I respect you and how strong you are! Absolute hero, hope everything works out for you because you deserve it! Love to you and your family ❤️

[@ryanclark3445]

Your openness and insight is eye opening thanks very much for your content and service

[@davidpshaw1969]

Ben your a top bloke. I listened to a pod cast of yours today on why you left the force. And it warms my heart to see you well and going forward and getting back in touch with the kind sensitive and warm hearted guy that you are. Bless you mate for sharing so openly. Your a example of what a real man looks like. Good on ya.

[@slautoengineering]

This is so relatable, love the videos Ben and I'm glad the therapy is helping.

[@billsinwillson7438]

Good luck with the channel Ben.. good way of keeping ya mind busy an active..

[@connormeechan5784]

I Have a good amount of Family in the Police (mostly Glasgow and the west) but i’ve always respected police. At the end of the day you show respect you earn respect!! You don’t show respect then i ain’t bidding you the time of fkn day, Ben i totally get you i’ve seen how it changes people it’s happened to certain members of my family during the years. Take care mate you’ve came a long way as a Human being and not a Traffic Officer proud of you!

[@herbertjohnston4608]

It all started many years ago with no punishment for kids, and to many parents, quick to say my little child wouldn't do that .

[@MarkStabler]

I've bollocked members of the public for shouting at the police when they come in to the store that I was doing Security at when the officers were in getting their food for their breaks and stuff, when they can get a break that is lol, the public shouting 'Oy you should be out catching criminals' etc etc Makes mad when these people throw stuff at the police and emergency workers and they are the first to call when they are in bother. Insane world Awesome content by the way :D

[@ParamedicRich]

This is my worst nightmare as a student para. We conveyed a PT to the hospital over the weekend and there was this lovely chap who was caught masturbating in the hallways and was kicking off at security, the police that was there for other people, even the ambulance staff that were there dropping off emergency calls... Boggles my mind. As emergency services, we are the people who are called when others are desperate for help and people think it's nice to spit, swear, abuse, assault the staff. I wouldn't change my journey for ANYTHING though.

[@jamesnapier6537]

Ben, you're a great bloke! Keep smiling and keep dominating life! You're smashing it! ❤️

[@SkorpzOfficial]

The youth of today know nothing about the sacrifice and heroism that police officers all over the world display on the daily… it’s crazy. I’ve got so much respect for our emergency services and their counterparts around the world. Amazing people 💙

[@Gunners3991]

Loved the ending the most when you say you’re going to back to the old Ben before you was a Bobby which is happy and smiley. It looks like you’re in a better place and enjoying life. Next upload on what you think of police today and would you join knowing everything you know now please :)

[@tenaciousduk6587]

I knew a female C.Insp in the MIT, I lived in the same village and we had the same circle of friends. She was adept at getting personal info from me. I’m a good communicator, but no matter how many skills I used to get her to open up, I got nada. I gave up after 8 years of 1 way disclosures, it made me feel like ‘information is power’ to her, she knew loads about me, I still knew nothing about her. I feel for her, as she must have seen so much shit & grief in her job. She retires soon. I hope she learns to identify people with a good heart and lets a few of them in.

[@meercatsdots]

Please please please keep doing these videos, we love what you have done for us, well love the incite what you have been through, its helped me and others loads

[@garethhelliwell9736]

You have just described how I feel after nearly 15 years in. People I can take or leave. Normally leave. I prefer to be sat in my garden with family than mingle with the public.

[@Sean-tj5cu]

100% people are scum and it's a joke! I'm 23 and I have only been out a handful of times to the clubs, because there is always someone or a group of people who are out to cause trouble and it ruins it, and it's always the one who didn't start it, who gets off worse

[@Gunners3991]

Pick another career path that doesn’t involve dealing with people. There are several reasons why people have very little faith in the police. I hear many times that police aren’t all the same yet you tar all the general public with the same brush?

[@Scot-land]

Respect works both ways

[@AlexBrown23192]

Fantastic Job Ben keep it up you're doing a fantastic job. I do feel that people don't trust the police in this modern day in age but I love the police and what you guys do I couldn't imagine doing. I'm joining the Royal Navy atm and believe me it's nothing compared to a frontline police officer like yourself being battered every day you go into the locker room from the time you get into that uniform to the time you come out of it. I think you and all the other bobbies around the country are absolutely brilliant and your risking life and limb everyday and I will always have high admiration for people like yourself Ben. People forget that police officers are human too just because they wear a uniform it doesn't make them robots or anything you guys are human you have families like we do. Police Officers should never be treated like shit because you wear a uniform and you swore to protect and serve members of the British Public. So much respect to you as always Ben and the many other bobbies still serving to protect us to this very day past or present. Brilliant job mate. 💪👍🇬🇧

[@jayleigh4642]

This unfortunately is a saying that's become so common “no one cares” humans make me sick when they can disrespect the very people that are there to help. It breaks my heart that our services have to go through this s**t. It hurt me you have gone through this Ben and it breaks my heart more as my 26-year-old son is in law enforcement out in Canada, he hates people too so I get it. You will heal not today but you will heal lad. ❤️

[@atvseatexchange2176]

You sound pretty good Ben. Turning it off completely might be too much to ask, enjoying the moments you can, is all you can ask of yourself. Dealing with disrespect is not what those of us who played for the other team, don't and won't do well. I've gotten more understanding of someones ignorance but that kind of a challenge is usually met very seriously. Consequences are something I am familiar with and accept. As always, I wish you the best and the speediest of recoveries from your prior lifestyle.

[@wurble]

As someone who's from Bradford, there's a lot I can read between the lines here. I can also sympathise with how dealing with certain kinds of people on a daily basis can be very wearing and lead you to being extremely bitter about humanity in general. Thankfully I'm in a line of work now that doesn't require me to be in those horrible environments dealing with horrible people. My bitterness is subsiding and happiness rising.

[@aa-up4sf]

Despott, imagine how much he's seen and he can still not be prejudiced like you. Learn from this man..

[@wurble]

@@aa-up4sf What do you think he's talking about when he mentions "certain areas in Bradford"? Anyone who's from here knows exactly the areas he's talking about. Have you ever spent any considerable length of time in Bradford? If not, you have no idea what you're talking about and have no idea about the level of utter degeneracy in those "certain areas".

[@aa-up4sf]

@@wurble I have spent in time in bradford, Lidgett Green, West Bowling, etc. I'm aware of the levels of lawlessness and lack of respect for others in these areas. Yet this bloke remains unprejiduced as do I. Don't let your personal experiences cloud your judgment. You don't fight stupidity with stupidity..

[@wurble]

@@aa-up4sf "Don't let your personal experiences cloud your judgment". That's quite a stupid thing to say.. which is ironic, given your last statement. If you don't learn lessons from repeated personal experience, then how does one learn anything? I spent years having to work around Barkerend, Thornbury, Great Horton, Manningham and Girlington. Those areas are some of the absolute worst crime hotspots in Bradford. Then there's the general lack of respect and complete lack of common courtesy I experienced day after day, year after year operating in those places. Thankfully, I now run my own business and no longer have to be in those areas. I choose to operate in the more civilised, low crime areas of Bradford/Pudsey and I'm much happier for it. I couldn't care less if you judge me for that.

[@notmenotme614]

I’m also from Bradford. My own experiences are the police will harass revellers who are out in a Friday night, who have had one or two pints too much. But when friends and family have had their homes broken into, cars stolen and garden sheds robbed… the police do nothing and sometimes instantly closed the case. I also see dangerous driving on every car journey in and around Bradford (especially around Thornbury ). We see people openly drug dealing on the same street corner and fireworks every night at 2am / 3am… West Yorkshire Police make zero difference.

[@grahambell4286]

Genuinely delivered and real. Though I can't help thinking about what you did with the three scroats. It appears you had strong grounds to arrest for several reasons.

[@hollanda4]

Short, sweet, and on point as always. I think the police could do with your experience and talent when recruiting and training new officers, you'd be able to add real value and insight for new recruits💯👍

[@16vKarlos]

Ben, loving these videos mate and love the way they’re produced. Thank you for your service and for sharing all the good stuff with us. Such a shame these only come out once a week as I could watch these every day for hours 👍🏼😂

[@manclad0161]

I'm going to do 1 thing for Ben,as he's done many for others,I'm going to become a patrion as I can say how much I respect this guy,hope others do to.

[@Alfie-Savage]

You really inspire me Ben to become a traffic cop! And I live in the Bradford area as well lol

[@andysutton2499]

After watching all this you still want to do it. Nutter 🤣

[@Alfie-Savage]

@@andysutton2499 Yeah might have something wrong with me but always wanted to try and help people 😂

[@andysutton2499]

Yh I like to help people but policing seems traumatizing 😂😂

[@Alfie-Savage]

@@andysutton2499 yeah definitely does seem it but I would like to try it 😂

[@andysutton2499]

Hats off to you man. I think you should go for it mate I have alot of respect for the police cos it ain't a easy job. I wouldn't wanna do it 🤣

[@JumpingJellyMan]

Hope you’re doing well Ben, cheers for the new vid

[@CallumKray]

I have always had the upmost respect for Police Officers. I was brought up to say "Yes Officer" If I ever had to speak with the Police. I remember, I was about 18/19 and I called 999 because I saw someone trying to break into the house over the road. When the Police arrived, they caught the person inside and then came over to my house. I kept saying "Yes Officer" or "Yes sir"... at first they kept looking at me and eachother like I was mad.. Later on I realised it was probably because not many people talk to them with respect... Well, I hope that was the reason and not because they thought I was off my rocker.

[@FoxDren]

Absolute bullshit, police never turn up to a burglary.

[@matthewpercival4353]

Ben as always great content. It's funny the reflection at the end that you are becoming the you before the police, I'm very much in the same boat.

[@charliew6024]

Great video ben! Binge watched every video last week, feels good to be caught up in the uploads

[@devilmahon666]

Love watching your videos Ben, I hope there’s plenty more to come! 👍

[@stevenhodge7671]

I have seen , my own, not in any form of violent horrific way but the way of not understanding fully, or trying to understand the issues you also face with the outer limits of the job I do however disagree with many ways in which the police have conducted themselves both in real life and recorded situations on the news Anyway, what I'm actually here for is to say you have made me realise my ignorance, and I would like to thank you for that The police are indeed a valuable asset who are taken for granted, as are the other emergency services I myself suffer really quite seriously with bipolar, bpd and adhd an think your KZbin videos are brilliant After what you have been through its admirable and I wish you every success and good health

[@jackrichardson7112]

Can I just say sir I would love to see you do a full podcast just telling stories about your time in the force. Btw Bradford lad myself probs one of the hardest places to police in my point of view

[@johnmitchell2269]

Why is it harder to police Bradford than other areas?

[@skylined5534]

@@johnmitchell2269 Bradford and areas of Bradford's ilk. Have you been there? I have. Bes thing about Bradford is the M606 southbound.

[@craigorford9932]

Ben still reading your book,keep up the good work and stay safe.If I ever see you in a pub or a bar I will buy you a big drink stay safe mate

[@ast6537]

Ben you have my total respect.. I know a lot of ex coppers and some I class as my friends and them me.. If you think the Vectra vxr was a good car....I'll lend you my 400+ bhp insignia vxr anytime you want 👍

[@Blacktemplar-98]

I appreciate this video because you see the other side of the story and a different prospective, as much as I respect him there’s a reason why people don’t like nor respect police. Corruption going unanswered, such as families that don’t get true answers to why their son was killed in police custody, or unlawfully detaining people, arresting people on no bases apart from appearance. As I said it’s good to see the other side , how ever people… don’t think that the police don’t do their fair share of evil. It does happen.

[@secretbrad9259]

My long awaited weekly dose of Ben! I know exactly what you mean!

[@steffiraf]

I'm 23 years in comms, 10 with WYP and 13 with Lancs. I really really dislike people and know exactly where you are coming from. We deal with the dregs of society(mostly) and it takes its toll. Yesterday a bloke threatened to rape my mother because i wouldnt do what he wanted me to do. Why would anyone think that was ok? I despair at todays society. The sooner i can retire to a remote island the better!

[@tomgreaves8986]

I work in a pub and can honestly say some people were dragged up and have no respect for anyone anymore especially after lockdowns people just don’t care what you tell them/ what the rules are and it’s makes life 10x harder for something that should take and does take 2 mins normally.

[@RICHARD10195]

My friends and family can’t understand why I don’t care for people anymore and have nothing good to say about society. When your a police officer you’re exposed to the shit day in day out and you forget about the nice normal people that are out there, I just never get to meet them!!

[@lino2495]

Its really annoying seeing an increase for lack of respect for police in the past few years, if only they knew the kind of stuff you all go through to keep people safe!! Can you talk about protest at some point, there have been so many recently so would love to hear a cops opinion. :) Keep it up Ben!

[@intergamingcreativity7902]

I have so much respect for police, I myself not long ago the police stopped me from me taking my life, I was in a bad state like I have been for a long time, and I am forever thankful to the officers that responded that day, it's disgusting the disrespect you guys get just for doing your job and trying to do good in the world.

[@mosshague3313]

Ben, I love your videos, your recollections of the job are amazing. I too completely fail to understand what is wrong with society and the reasons for this are so broad i wont attempt to discuss here! Disrespect and assaulting ambulance and fire service personnel amazes me, i have no comprehension why anyone in their right mind would do this. However, with the police, there is a broader problem. Bear with me. In recent years I have seen a decline in the standards police officers have professionally towards the general public and also in their knowledge and application of the law. They are often rude and aggressive long before they are provoked. I and my family have personally been treated appallingly by certain officers who have lied and not followed procedure and who have completely walked away without any form of correction. I am aware first hand of other occasions where an officer has blatantly lied and is known to be unprofessional by his management, yet he continues to "serve". I expect a lot of people are now thinking, yes of course mate.... So the problem is, the bad officers that exist make the decent officers lives and job difficult and breed extra mistrust and lack of respect in society. I have previously helped officers at incidents, now i would be afraid to for fear of being arrested for assault if I laid hands on a suspect to assist. I am afraid that many people no longer trust the police to look after them, and these people are not criminals, they are often ordinary disillusioned members of the public. I can relate to all you say Ben, because I am too am a retired police RPU officer. I am very sad when i look at the modern police service and how it affects decent officers such as yourself. You are right, when you retire you start to see the world in a different way to an officer, which does indeed create cynicism, a distrust of people. I always used to think anti police people were scumbags. Now i live in a world unblinkered by "the job" I can see the light, many are average people who have been wrongly treated. The modern police service has a very necessary and difficult job, but they do not help themselves in many ways. Officers need to remember that respect is a two way street, earned, not automatically granted because of a uniform and warrant card. Every time an officer misbehaves towards one person, they affect many people, including their colleagues. These incident spread like a disease; this impacts a decent society. I and so many others would like to be unreservedly pro police, but i cannot condone bullying, lying, rudeness and lack of accountability from the very people we expect to be full of honesty and integrity. I can say too that the majority of serving officers have little time or respect for retired officers, unlike in the States where former military and emergency personnel are treated with a much higher degree of respect. Thanks for what you are doing with these videos, leaving the job can seem very scary to start with even if you have no option but to go, but life gets better! I just wish former officers were appreciated more and the modern service would recruit more appropriately and conduct itself more reasonably! What happened to discretion..? All the best buddy.

[@hazelASFC]

Awesome as always big hugs to you

[@thomaswilliamfirby180]

It’s sickening people bricking emergency vehicles

[@shanereynolds9303]

You seem like a complete honest police officer just out doing your job and protecting the public, how people feel the need to disrespect an honest copper, I understand there are some police officer that do try use their power too much but there's still plenty of decent ones out there. I remember playing a football friendly against some police officers, and this one lad on our team just kept giving them grief all because they were police officers, but then also some officers we were playing against tried to keep interrogating him, whilst others were telling them to just stop, it's all swings and round abouts but still, as a person on first view, I don't think people should be judged because of what others have said, make the judgement from your experiences with that person👍 #HappyBen

[@johnrockett4988]

The amount of people I have had to cut out of my life because they don't understand what it means to have integrity. It's easier to stay in the police bubble you're spared the the disregard "friends" have for the job. we're not just there to catch the bad guys we're also there because we care and people dont get that.

[@anthonywhite721]

You can’t blame kids for hating the police. I blame the parents

[@ryantupman6703]

Read about this in your book ! Absolutely awesome read ! Makes you realise ....

[@Steveb7281]

Can relate to the hating people part. I felt this for years after leaving the forces. Over time I've come to realise a huge part of it was being in that bubble separated from society but now I'm part of that society I had to have a serious chat with myself and can honestly say I'm a better person than before I joined. The shitbags you refer to should be hated though. I generally get my children to say hello to the police or wave at them. The scary thing is the shitbags you were dealing with will have 2 or 3 of their own shitbags and teach them the opposite. Seems like an exponential increase of shitbags. Not quite sure what the solution will be

[@mrswinklesniff]

Hi Ben, I was based at Halifax Fire Station for over 20 years. You can't tell me anything about a certain group of scroats who lived in a certain area of Halifax every time we went out in that area we were ambushed

[@LawrenceTimme]

Respect isn't given its earned.

[@Goldenwolfteeth]

Idea for a video - what's the best you've seen a bandit car being driven in a pursuit? When watching Interceptors, traffic cops etc, occasionally you see someone who seems to be driving very well (assessing the danger and fully in control of their vehicle) how rare is this and do you alter the way you follow them to account for this? Also what's the worst you've ever seen a car driven in a pursuit?

[@grahamcutress47]

I see plenty of police documentaries and in certain communities the lack of respect and the mob mentality in certain areas is sickening...it almost makes you want to act differently depending on which street or town you are on patrol

[@lukeraynorguitar5885]

Great story teller, dead interesting enjoying the channel

[@kprnr7140]

The police get a bad name due to a few bad eggs. I found myself homeless once in the middle of the night. I was stopped by two police officers and I told them my situation. They took me back to the station gavee a coffee and had found me somewhere to stay within an hour. ❤️

[@ryanhall171]

Seeing all these bad comments is disgusting, if you don’t like the police or whatever don’t watch things like this😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

Ben you are 💯 true, people only want police help if they needed, and when they don't, they literally don't care about us as police. But we still have to be impartial

[@georgemorley1029]

I hate people who disrespect the police but I’m afraid I had to laugh at “who carries around an egg with them?”

[@iaincathro3373]

The mass of respect for police is staggering. I put it down entirely to politicians. I don’t know why these lads do the job.

[@sarahstjohn11]

I had the brought up as if my mam and dad ever thought i did something..... it be the look of my mother would have killed me let alone the police.. there isn't no respect for anyone no more

[@eugenegilleno9344]

These kids and teenagers that cause the distress, have been taught by their parents, and their grandparents not to respect the police. We now have generations of ‘scumbags’ - there is only one for it, who know no other way in life, or have a good parental figure to look up to. Sad but true. Thanks Ben.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Great vid more insight into "how things are". Some people want to have "fun" and see the Police as a barrier to having fun, those people will have a VERY LONG FACE when the wind changes and the Police arn't there to stop the mob. ANYHOW..... thanks again all the best.

[@hughoxford8735]

Really interesting. Thanks.

[@CMgraffix]

thank you bobby and thank you Ben

[@sebastianspalding5016]

respect works both ways its not a wright it needs to be earned!!

[@robbo1169]

They always say the job would be a good one if wasn't for people.

[@dogbite5509]

No way should you have had to deal with that shit. Glad you are out of it and safe.

[@sideshow4417]

2:37, a fireperson.... I'm done.

[@mattsmith4053]

Attacking emergency services is stupid, but respect is definitely a 2 way street in some cases. I get stopped a fair bit and I'm always polite etc, and most times the coppers are sound. I have ended up in court several times though and always following a stop from the same type of copper who try to make the law up to suit them thinking something looks illegal

[@Stukenny46]

When i was a kid the police earned that respect because the job allowed them to actually help law abiding people so much more......Lately all they seem to do is just blindly follow orders no matter how absurd some of them are.....Would be nice to see the police side with the people more.

[@ZootZootTesla]

The bobbie on the beat agrees with you, if you can get the police Senior Leadership to get off there arses somehow then it could happen. The only person who agrees is the only one who suffers.