Police Bike Escorting the Royal Family | Retired Police Interceptor

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[@BenPearson1965]

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[@mohsinahmed7122]

you're funniest stops

[@h_4_s_e_e_b855]

is there anything that you just wouldn't deal with due to disgust etc?

[@Properbellend]

Read your book ben. Thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks for the experience, can't wait for the next.

[@tracytabb2882]

Did anybody u arrested or stopped in the job. That made u feel the slighted bit scared or nervous. Incase they attacked u out of the blue. Or they just look a bit off 👍👍👍

[@la-saint1798]

Questions/Topics When blue lighting to jobs or patrolling in general. What are the most annoying things drivers do? What would make it easier? When it's a quiet night, what do you do to help pass the time? Specials?

[@danielrobinson2861]

Ben posts... I watch. He is like crack... addictive.

[@ashtonlucas2805]

But can also get you arrested😂

[@James-hz5ef]

@@ashtonlucas2805 really?

[@epiclucasclips]

But depending who you are it can ruin your life

[@vickitaylor2065]

Can we please get Mrs Miggins in? I feel I need to hear her side of the story 🤣🤣🤣

[@la-saint1798]

I laughed so much at that

[@residentelect]

She's busy bailing out her son "Billy Burglar"...

[@phillydelphia8760]

She's a nefarious, reoccurring character throughout his working life it seems 🤔

[@sugma6723]

@@phillydelphia8760 when they make the Ben Pearson movie, she’ll be the main villain 🤣

[@petecane435]

As a retired member of the Metropolitan Police Special Escort Group 92-2008 i find your comments enlightening.

[@RichO1701e]

I've only been riding for 2 years now, mid 30's, midlife crisis, learned to ride a bike, so this video from Ben very entertaining. Experienced a police bike escort to a football match once. 50+ coaches all escorted from Hartlepool to Darlington, watching the bikes leap frog to one junction to the next, thinking how skilled and trained they were. Now realising what chaos was going on over the radio!

[@Si-65]

What I like about you Ben, you’re not a big head mate. I was only the other day telling someone about you and retelling the story that broke me. Not only was I in tears telling it but the other person was in tears hearing it third hand, we are with you Ben. Xx

[@andyasdf2078]

I don't mean to be offensive here, but after someone's been broken they are generally not big-headed. They have no ego, no confidence and no self esteem. It's nothing unusual, and in my opinion it is not a positive aspect of their personality. If he wasn't a broken man, he would certainly still be a 'big head', as you put it.

[@BaldMancTwat]

@@andyasdf2078 Yeah, you're right, but the only people who can see that our other "non-big-headed" people. I.e. Other broken people. We are all broken.

[@tntkop]

@@andyasdf2078 Not true. I have nearly 40 years in law enforcement and have dealt with countless broken people. Many were egotistical assholes. And they weren’t that way before their respective traumatic event(s).

[@sammyg6387]

Another great video Ben….. I pressed the ‘“like” before I watched it……I was right!👍🏼 I’m always fascinated to hear about the work you’ve done.

[@sammyg6387]

And your book 📖 is coming my way!!!….I’m probably going to cry, but I feel I need to read this.

[@ae6905]

Haha glad I’m not the only one pre-liking 😂

[@gentleman2012]

Found your vid after watching the great escort work done by Police Scotland and the Met escorting the royal family after the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. I sympathise with the side stand issue. I was parking a Yamaha FJR1300 blood bike outside our local NHS blood unit, put the side stand down and lowered the bike onto it; that was the moment the side stand went (very precisely) between the slats of a drain and down went the 240kg Yamaha on its side. Luckily, there was a very helpful passerby who helped me lift the bike back up.

[@serenityinside1]

If only you knew how much you are respected , even loved,, in a cough manly way of course , Ben. We are always pulling for you , always in your debt .

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Great stories, thanks Ben.

[@ayo8479]

Totally loved watching this

[@elkingyboy]

Great video as always Ben, cheers dude 🤘

[@hannahmostert6525]

Yipppeeeeee, love seeing a new video with Ben 🥰👍💖

[@cdwyer737]

I was waiting for another Ben Pearson video. Top bloke 👍

[@markcook1521]

Love your channel mate the best on youtube.

[@jaydenhunter648]

Been waiting for this

[@duncMAC150]

love binge watching this channel. really enjoy the subjects and getting a good insight on your points of view. keep up the brilliant work!

[@janettetimms8650]

New today Could listen to his stories all day. In fact that's just what I'm doing

[@yermaw1592]

Been listening to your stories over the last few day’s, your truly a great story teller looking forward to seeing more content

[@tracytabb2882]

I'm so lovin hearing all these stories. Could listen to them all day. Keep up the brill content ❤️❤️👍👍

[@tonystrange7224]

Brilliant video Ben, real insight into what goes on. And yeah you know how good these guys are when they coming flying past dying the cycle races around Yorkshire. They make it look effortless

[@sarahhornby9595]

My book arrived! Bedtime reading sorted

[@armpitfuzz]

We were stopped by motor cycle cops and redirected just a few days ago, turns out Princess Anne had opened a mental health cenre in our little town.

[@beaulieuonnp593]

Why redirected? She is just an individual like the rest of us.

[@armpitfuzz]

@@beaulieuonnp593 Bugger if I know, but it was no big deal.

[@OakieDokey31]

@@beaulieuonnp593 I suppose she doesn't want to look at us poor people

[@maxlayton76]

Another quality video

[@imeach2897]

Excellent Don't see too many "normal" Police bikes these days My Dad was on the bikes for years both marked and unmarked Buggered his hips though

[@residentelect]

A lot of the commercial escorts they used to do (heavy/wide loads etc) are now handled by private contractors who try their best, but being equipped with amber flashing lights instead of blue, other motorists risk blasting past the escort/convoy as they know they won't be getting stopped and slapped with a ticket or summons. Also, like most specialised units (apart from ARVs) cutbacks have halved the number of RPU Bobbies, so it's quite rare to see a patrol car on the motorway, let alone a hog.

[@philmcl9370]

Great video as always Ben. I have mentioned it before, a video talking through the Police car, what buttons you have, controls, rules of lights and sirens etc. x

[@SouthpawSatch]

Avid follower of Ben after learning about him, very inspirational guy who has a great sense of humour and some fantastic stories

[@michaelburkhill9167]

Brilliant insight into the policing on bikes. The commet on put a loop in ok do 4 lefts oh no it's a dead end spat my drink out hahah great content ben as always.

[@suetownsend1656]

Another great episode, Ben. You are such an adorable human being, and a pleasure to listen to. I rode an R850R for years and I can so relate to the side stand not being completely down. As you step away you hear that thunk sound ... hundreds of kilos of beautiful German kit hits the ground 😳

[@mrandmrswheels1142]

Really enjoyed that.thanks for sharing some insights. I passed my Rosa and IAM over the last few years (after trying previously 15 years ago and couldn’t manage it with anxiety). I had training from Ian Speight ex police advanced trainer and would not have managed it without his excellent training so I have the upmost respect for class1 riders. The ability to look as calm as a swan on a lake while your brain is working away like it’s paddling legs. I hope to re-commence my training this year to try for the Masters to keep my trining at the pointy end. Thanks again Maybe being from the same are. I might bump in to you to say hello. I’ll watch out for that MT_09 Tracer. All the best

[@Nypartcannon]

Grew up watching interceptors you were a hero of mine purely because of the uniform and the fast cars as a child. As an adult you’ve become a hero all over again because of simply being who you are. I hope you realise how valuable you are. As someone coming to terms with not having something quite right in my mental build up I take comfort in listening to you share your amazing stories. Much love

[@grantmcarthur1]

Ben your a hero in disguise, big respect to all road traffic officers who attend to things us joe public couldn’t comprehend. There needs to be more appreciation for your profession but sadly it lands with education from a young age. I work alongside traffic officers and have the upmost respect for them and the work they do, we are all human at the end of the day and go through similar emotions, I wish you a happy and healthy life , may all your dreams come true and any sadness change from blue...👍

[@StaticSRR75]

Love watching the Met’s SEG. Those boys and girls are unbelievable, with their side arms and ACME Whistles!

[@hazelASFC]

amazing hope you are keeping well hugs

[@neilneilorangepeel]

Worked with the bike police a few times moving VR1 Abnormal loads, great job done by the guys, gotta say it’s great motoring through red lights and junctions with them blocking roads for you.

[@SiRhodesDriverTraining]

Great video Ben. I’ve watched so many of these I now use Mrs Miggjns name to set out scenarios with my learners 🤣

[@colinward1007]

Yet another great video. The "bike squad" sounds an amazing job! Albeit if you avoid Mrs Miggins and her fiesta!!

[@maxcullen3427]

Wow impressive BEN 👮🏻‍♂️ bless ya mate wrong time in life 👮🏻‍♂️

[@tom69821]

I bet the motorcycle team is amazing to work for! I’d have loved to be able to do that when I was younger

[@d8gty392]

Brilliant as always Ben 👍🏻… think some catching theiving bastards story’s would be cool mate

[@chris-ryan]

I do motorcycle Marshalling in my spare time and often work with the Garda Motorcycle unit (Irish police road policing), I hate doing competitive cycling events, any sterile space you create they take, even when the Garda lads give the signal to take the oncoming side to create a bigger bubble, the cyclists will move out onto the oncoming side with you. Biker charity runs can be fun, but the best events I do are the marathons, slower pace and plenty of time to take some of the more "Attractive" sights 😁 Great video Ben, If I were to change careers, motorcycle unit would be on the list; dangerous, but enjoyable.

[@paulharrion3398]

Many years ago I got the opportunity to ride from The Ace Cafe to the Houses of Parliament. The police had a load of bikes going ahead and stopping traffic at every junction. Fascinating to see and we got there in record time!

[@stechriswillgil3686]

You’ve gotta love this guy ! He’s the Carl Pilkington of Police Force ! There’s a superhero trying to get out here, isn’t there .

[@slewsley]

Barry Garlow 😂😂… I was drinking when you said that Ben!

[@benoakes01]

Nice shirt Ben

[@chrisbriggs4733]

ben i remember when Elton john landed in Huddersfield i remember police bikers saying to he driver all u do is follow us if we go down wrong side of the rd you follow us

[@iankay7481]

Totally get what you are saying about the advanced driving , I raced bikes from being 11 , I'm now 44 but I know what these guys do is totally unbelievable to how good you think you are , I was lucky enough when I was in college to do work experience with the police in Liverpool, amongst loads of things like watching entries into buildings , lessons on lip reading , they put me in the skid pan with this nutter who put a cone not 10ft from a wall and said we are going around that , I sat in the passenger seat and he hammered it at the wall , turned the wheel, locked the brakes and calmly said if you let off the brakes the wheels will grip , and they did , we missed the wall by bugger all , that guy taught me so much in an afternoon about driving it was unreal , I was even allowed to have a go on the skid pan trying not to to spin out , I was shit lol , total respect for you guys

[@collihill]

respect to you guy s no vips in my world.

[@happyhermit2022]

Soooo good thank you 🤣

[@danielmarshall4587]

That Mrs Miggins she's out for vengeance.

[@gaza2times697]

briliant

[@paullees7111]

Worth watching SEG or The Liver Run on YT

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

I've just done 3 days with a retired rider, he put me in for my blue ribbon award, i passed with gold and no comments. his knowledge is serving me well, full respect to you all.

[@sean-wh3it]

A colleague used to patrol a major A road between two motorways popular with truckers because of all the laybys on it. Truckers would often dump their porn mags in the bins in these laybys, and he would sometimes pull them out and put them in the panniers of the bike, Did it one day and got an immediate to an RTC on a roundabout (Diesel spill) unfortunately he managed to put the bike down on the same roundabout panniers flew open and there were porn mags blowing around all over the scene 🤣

[@formhubfar]

My head would explode if I pictured the morning briefing before a job.., right Ben.., you cover junction XYZ and then position yourself on the roundabout on XYZ.., I'd be calling for my mummy.

[@formhubfar]

15:22.., well that cleared that up.

[@MrSphayes]

i'm a bike freak. i love suzukis and especially attending Speedway. I used to do first aid for them. Change the conversation, I am very proud of our police ( I have family in the force, one is an inspector). I'm amazed the riders of the bikes. Also I am a CHiPs fan too.

[@maxcullen3427]

Ben how Old you in season 22 ur banter so on point hilarious nice one

[@BenPearson1965]

About 40 I think

[@maxcullen3427]

@@BenPearson1965 just ur hair dyed top. Blond interesting

[@redstnw965]

As an ST1300 rider, I can attest to the fact that they're heavy bikes, and when you forget to put the sidestand down, you aren't going to be stopping it falling over!

[@1979jon]

I have a friend who's brother has been in the police bike unit for 18 years. Rides the unmarked ones

[@nayftv]

As a away fan the bike escorts at football are second to non to get away from the grounds 👏👏👏

[@coldandaloof7166]

This is something I have never had the opportunity to do. Where I work it's never been an option, and the motorcycle units are only in the bigger agencies and they are only operational part of the year even there. Hard to ride a Motorcycle in 10 inches of snow and ice lol.

[@sandyblack9698]

Realy interesting ben..can you check out the serial American police impersonator "Jerremy dewitts"..pulling people over etc.. 'what ya doing!!' Take care..🚖🚔

[@nigeh5326]

I’ve ridden for 40 years but having talked to police bikers I doubt I could pass the course. I’ve had my disagreements with cops in the past but police bikers are always worth listening to where riding is concerned they know their road craft and are often bikers off duty too

[@undercoverfoodiecritic7901]

Cool you like bikes me 2 mate great vids thanx

[@a11csc]

seems such a shame you lost all that through tragic circumstances ben

[@TestGearJunkie.]

Guy I used to go riding with bought an R1200RT. He offered me a ride, but I'm a short-arse and couldn't get my leg over 🤣

[@Jack-cu7rl]

Dropped my bike for the first time the other day, a sad moment lol. Luckily the crash bars saved it

[@Spir1t]

Praying mantis! Absolutely creased on that!

[@ThOnlyRDLZ]

Could you start a podcast please for people considering joining? Or a podcast in general

[@eddiewatts7792]

Is Ben really Ivan Brackenbury from hospital radio ?. Great stories though

[@BenPearson1965]

Who? 😂😂😂

[@eddiewatts7792]

@@BenPearson1965 Google him. Its the accent. Important message around mental health and have seen it affect friends and colleagues particularly kn blue light roles. We're all human and have different thresholds and coping mechanisms. Recognising it is the first hurdle. I dont think it's trying to be someone you're not.we all put a work face on to some extent especially if dealing with the public. I think interceptors helped humanise the police role as much as it glamourised it. People get that its edited and duty isn't one long action movie.

[@STEVIEBHOY]

How do Ben, love your content...have you ever rode a Triumph Daytona 675?

[@BenPearson1965]

Yes buddy several

[@susancain9193]

Oh please come here to my little island ( Douglas ,Isle of Man)

[@mooncat1973]

i loved watching CHIPs when i was a kid 🙂

[@jackchalmers8141]

I've just applied for a police staff role, would you ever go back into the service as staff?

[@CJMVector321190]

I always feel they are so exposed on the road when in pursuit. Not so bad if in a pair.

[@NH00531]

I’d be interested to know how the advanced bike training compares to what the SEG do, is that ‘next level’ advanced training or just a different type?

[@phantombigballs8165]

SEG do the Met unmarked Advanced solo bike course. Then the VIPEX course, along with maps and a firearms course and tactics.

[@radiocrash]

Can’t beat an R1200RT

[@keanuregan4525]

The big box is called a top box and you can not beat a r1200rt

[@underthecosh9607]

there was an escort in london last tuesday with bikes coming down all whistling who would have been getting escorted?

[@tomfura7449]

We all love a police escort on a football away day 😂

[@status62]

Is there any part of your body that's never been battered or bruised Ben 😂, that particular injury must have stung a bit 😉❤xx

[@craigelkins1137]

Just passed my final interview with Essex, any words of wisdom Ben?

[@BenPearson1965]

Well done. Keep your head down and listen. You’ll do great.

[@johnrockett4988]

I've got mine for merseyside next week! Good luck mate

[@camokeever3317]

Strange question Ben, I’m not sure you’ll see or even answer this! But are you left or right handed. I see you wear ur watch on ur right arm. I’m a right handed person who does this too. And I’m yet to find someone else who does it xD

[@martinnaylor]

I'm probably too old now but the bike side of the police force would have been something I would liked to have tried for sure, I know what you mean Ben when we think we are all quick riders but when I had a good friend called David Jefferies (who you knew also) he just blew us all into the weeds,on private roads obviously. 😀

[@BenPearson1965]

Great bloke, his sister and Tony were my boss. Awesome family xx

[@martinnaylor]

@@BenPearson1965 yes a lovely family, still think about Dave every day and I reckon he would have had many more TT wins. Did you work for them when they were on Saltaire Road?

[@sarahleach38]

❤

[@essex__rider]

Barry Garlow! 😂

[@chimmy7785]

As a biker Ben were you lenient when pulling over motorcyclists compared to cars? Depending on the offence of course.

[@kezkenneally9340]

Bloody mrs.miggins 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@danielmarshall4587]

She's been lying low for a good while.

[@stephenwilliamson1491]

What bike do you ride Ben ? You would love it up here in loch lomond. Gotty be aware of revenue collectors but sneaky bastards 😂

[@lukewoodside9420]

Police motorcyclists are by far the best out there. Nobody comes near them. You can ride your CBR 1000 or Ninja all day long. Can't come close to the skill and precision of a bobby on an RT You can pick up an RT on your own, but my god are they heavy. Theres a trick to doing it. I have a GS myself and when that thing goes its not fun to pick up. Might buy an RT too As for that driver that almost hit you, she needs to be banned from the road. Major lack of observational skills.

[@cal5022]

What is the fitness requirement to join the police?

[@D_pawson]

If you pull cars through with a red light camera would they get 3 points/notice of prosecution?

[@serenityinside1]

No fool !

[@D_pawson]

@@serenityinside1 seen on the news a few years ago someone went through one for an ambulance and got 3 points

[@almaxx9680]

Barry. Garlow🤣🤣🤣

[@PhilsWorkshop1953]

Why are bikes not used at night

[@onsomebits7486]

Barry garlow haaaaahaaaa 😂🤟

[@Shadow-nz3ls]

Did u ever have to use a whistle to get peoples attention as it is more attention capturing than a horn

[@acceleratedriving]

If you’re scared about any aspect of driving then go help from driving instructor or to IAM or RoSPA for assessment guidance and training. Motorways are ‘safer’ than other roads so it’s safer than driving on a or b roads ADIs can now take learners on m way but it’s not compulsory so some / many don’t do it because m way driving isn’t on test. And caring parents want to spend as little as possible on lessons and reluctant to pay for m way lessons because it’s not on test. These are serious problems. There should be compulsory m way training before driving test. If no m way accessible then m way session within 6-12m of test pass. Most drivers on m ways have had no m way training and haven’t looked at h code or taken any training since passing test.

[@Samjones11203]

“Barry Garlow”

[@BenPearson1965]

Yeah baby!

[@drasonmeerrkat2617]

Did you use to listen to bad to the bone on your bike

[@jadesmith6823]

Would you own a BMW R1200Rt if you could mate?