Police Interceptor Answers YOUR Questions!

[@BenPearson1965]

Thank you to everyone who sent in questions, there were so many so I am sorry if I did not answer yours! I hope you all had a great week! 👮🏻 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

[@temery28]

Thanks for this mate it made me realise I need to speak to someone about my mental health and feel so much better for it! ❤

[@BradMitchell_]

Quality video mate 🙂

[@darrenquarterman2611]

Thumbs up from me dude big fan of the police thanks for your service

[@jayjay4946]

Good video!!

[@sickboy481]

Hi Ben - views on citizens carrying firearms both concealed carry and home defence.

[@JW-zj8wn]

"...You never ADMIT it". That was the best Freudian slip I think I've ever heard.

[@Sam-Samington]

Fair play to them for keeping that in

[@SkorpzOfficial]

Hahaha I love how they left it in aswell 🤣

[@beckscald3855]

I've seen you replied to my comment. Yea I didn't proof read, my bad but there's no need to be rude.

[@boahnation9932]

Hahaha I did laugh

[@Gobbbbb]

It's still great advice lol.

[@richardhead973]

I want to say a thank you for your channel, i think it’s amazing how you can speak openly about your mental health and also the stories you tell are great! I recently found a deceased body at work he was only 26 and was a great bloke and was so unexpected and it has really taken effect on me but watching your channel has really helped me come to terms with it seeing what you have been through yourself and seeing that it’s ok to put your hand up and say I’m not ok. I have much respect for you Ben. thank you!

[@kevyork6382]

So people will now be searching everywhere on ITV tv for that in years to come it could be as well known as the Ferett feature !

[@gemmacloutman7626]

Yep!!! 😂😂😂

[@kimharrison34]

just tried hahahahaha

[@karlnufc]

As someone with mental health issues, I love Watching your videos, They help me take my mind off stuff, So thank you

[@leetaylor1494]

Exactly to be a sgt shouldn’t just be about being able doing an interview.

[@Ange22585]

I could listen to Ben for hours answering questions about his time as a police officer. Many thanks

[@factsnorefunds]

Thank you so much Ben, this means so much to so many terminally ill patients. Please, if you feel inspired, keep saying stuff like this.

[@nickm8874]

Absolutely wonderful hearing that but about how you’re happy, Ben. I had years of struggles, myself, and PTSD which I still battle to an extent, but the last couple of years I’ve broken through into that “oh shit, I’m actually happy aren’t I” phase. Exercise and sobriety being the absolute keys for me … (which I should have realised a lot sooner). Anyway. Keep it up mate. Reading your book and love the channel 👊🏻

[@combatwomble5584]

Who wants the "Ben try's an edible" episode?

[@joeysd8489]

"a' wu'd be lyin' if a' sed a 'adn't 'ad wun o' these befor"

[@ellie99729]

@@joeysd8489 😂😂😂

[@ryannesbitt8568]

Never admit it 😂😂 brilliant

[@TheShazzer1996]

Only discovered your channel last night but I love your videos, been binge watching them😂 Look after you Ben 🥰❤

[@BarnabyDiego123]

I've been really enjoying all your content and particularly love the structure of this clip. Really good questions and I cant wait to hear the answers to more. I'm soo pleased to hear of your progression and I really hope the best for your future. You're such an inspiration to everyone out there, with and without mental illness. Keep up the fantastic work Ben! I highly anticipate each and every one of your videos! Sending lots of big hugs back. 🤘

[@dannyhudson5115]

When he said cosworth i loved him even more, what a genuine guy and a credit to the police, not the jobsworth clowns round here

[@qasimmir7117]

Ford Escort Jobsworth.

[@andyasdf2078]

You realise that as a police officer, that's what he wants you to think

[@NitroNuggetTV]

@@andyasdf2078 blah blah blah

[@dsean4040]

@@andyasdf2078 majority of police are just normal people, just chose a job that many don’t like, they’re still human beings! And what a lad dream car a cosworth !! Can tell hes a 70’s baby and grew up in the 90’s !

[@delticcity]

I'm really pleased that you seem to be getting happier Ben. My dad was a traffic bobby so I have an idea of what the job can be like. He talked me out of joining up and I ended up in an entirely different line of work. The best thing he did for me was teach me to drive properly. I wish you all the best!

[@Gunners3991]

How come he talked you out of it and what did you end up going for instead? X

[@delticcity]

He had become disillusioned at the amount of time taken up by paperwork, case preparation etc, and the subsequent reduction in time spent out on the road. His favourite saying was "its not the job it once was.." I guess this is common in many professions. I often think it about my own job. I went into road haulage as a graduate trainee then spent 23 years driving HGVs and PSVs for the military (as a civilian) before returning to logistics management with a major global manufacturing company.

[@Gunners3991]

Never look back mate keep moving forward

[@Ruth78620]

I gave my dad cannabis when he was terminally ill with cancer and it helped him so much from the pain down to giving him an appetite. I always felt a bit guilty but I don't know thank you Ben

[@XiamaraLaurensWifeyMu]

my dad got told by a NL doctor to use a white widow strain as it helps with pain issues.

[@alyssa-jadelynnebutlin7778]

Ben I have tremendous admiration for your bravery and even your openness about both your physical and mental health struggle, I congratulate you on your openness on both your personal life and professional life, if my own personal circumstances were different I would support your patreon channel but unfortunately my current circumstances don’t allow me too at this time , however i do want to thank you for your 19 years of service to the comunity at large..

[@1976moy]

Your such a sweetheart, thank you for everything you've done and also making talking about mental health more normal especially for men! I wish you and your family every happiness for the future. x

[@darrenf9500]

I suffered with loss and depression in my 20s went to prison at 28 but with a trade got out at 30 took back on with good job but realised I’d of been good police officer and that was my dream. We are opposing end of same spectrum il spend my life at work making up for my mistakes but with I’d of spent my life stopping these mistakes….hope you are at peace soon

[@TallysVids]

So glad to hear that you are feeling happy and are enjoying your days Ben 😀👍🏻

[@YeshItsCourtney]

Holy crap you did answer my question and had a whole segment about it! Ahh awesome! Thank you so much. And that was very informal, I didnt know you guys actually will do the PIT Manuver thank you!

[@stephenthompson7208]

Unbelievable channel! Take my hat off to you, it takes a lot to talk openly like you do, so thank you!

[@vickitaylor2065]

I’m a Ford girl at heart so you’ve made me very happy with that answer 😍

[@anthonywhite721]

Escort cosworth or escort rs2000 or Mondeo st

[@daniduck8911]

I’m a Peugeot gal old reliable sturdy love my little Peugeot

[@gc5384]

Can’t beat an old pug

[@jonah406]

Currently drive Focus ST3, but the styling of the Mondeo ST always won it for me

[@vickitaylor2065]

@@anthonywhite721 can I take all 3? 🤣

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

Ben you're a top bloke. Glad to hear you're on the mend! 😁

[@deludedlex2]

Thanks Ben. For your service and these vids. I'm 29 so not exactly wet behind the ears but definitely benefitted from an insight into my new career. Please keep posting content! - Some rookie Bobby in Lancashire.

[@jordanhawkins1933]

Watching you on tele and still watching on repeat episodes lol your a credit 👏 I applied and was halfway through the application process to join the Met when I was pulled over and my car was searched (hadn't committed/or was convicted of any crime) and the officer who searched my car Stole £55 out of the centre console. It went to the serious misconduct unit who found he turned his body worm camera off when he opened the centre console. Unfortunately footage of him doing it was caught on his partners camera who was talking to me outside the car. I pulled out of trying to join thinking these were the people I'd be working with. Hats off to you Ben. 👍

[@LesleyAnneArtz]

Ben joking, smiling and happy as made my day! Great first A&Q video, It was funny and educational :) I'm glad these video are helping Ben to be a little happy!

[@scottydoo29]

You said you wanted to reach into the tv and shake all our hands for the support when u touched on weed I wanted to pull u through the TV and give u a hug I always find ur videos interesting even the ptsd stuff all the best 👍

[@rossjob8564]

Hi Ben thank you for telling your life stories from your work I to suffer from depression and anxiety and listening to your work life help me in a weird kind of way so please keep them coming all the best Ross

[@bb4l881]

Nice 1 Ben. Thanks for your honesty. I gave you a bit of a roasting in 1 of your previous videos but overall, I think you're a decent bloke. 👍

[@jasetheace71]

I m deffo buying your book....absolutely amazing insight to a coppers life. I sincerely hope your recovery continues and you get some peace Ben 👍nice one fella.....

[@Gary87]

Loving these episodes. Regarding weed I agree it should be legalised, taxed and controlled the same as alcohol and cigarettes. I’ve never smoked or done drugs either

[@jamiewulfyr4607]

It's nice to hear a sensible opinion on the matter from somebody who has nothing to gain or lose from any legal change.

[@lukecowell7516]

That's the only problem it can't be taxed as people will just grow it so the government won't make any £££ off it hence it is illegal.

[@yeahyeah4433]

@@lukecowell7516 Yeah but you dont have to legalise home growing, you can just legalise licensed vendors selling it, and yeah ofc there still will be street dealers offering cheaper prices due to no tax but ultimately you make a shit ton of tax off it, most people would rather go dispensary its much more convenient, cleaner and you have the luxury of choice. Go look at Canadas first 3 months of weed almost all sold out in the vendors, they made literally hundreds of millions

[@bendover2865]

@@yeahyeah4433 should never be legalised, evil gateway drug that does nothing but cause paranoia, anger issues, laziness and mental health issues

[@TestGearJunkie.]

It should be legal for medicinal purposes when prescribed by a doctor, but general sale/home growing..? No.

[@dmarriott9701]

Just dropped on your channel by accident, sorry to see you’re now out of the job, I’ve watched pretty much all episodes of Police Interceptors and been frequently disappointed at the sentences given out to the ‘bad’ guys after all the effort you guys have put in, the danger you’ve put yourself in and effectively the baddies have been given a slap on the wrist. After watching the episode of the 2year old boy I had to stop part way through as it made me think of my two grandsons ( aged 6 & 3 ), I don’t know what I’d do without them.Your reaction and that of your female colleague was natural to any caring, loving person. After watching one or two of your other episodes I can fully understand how all the trauma of the job can get sneak up on you. I watched the q&a episode and found it brilliant. I hope you continue to improve your mental health, you certainly deserve it and now get chance to enjoy your family grow up. I know if I feel down the best medicine for me is my grandchildren. Good luck in all you do and best wishes.

[@bryngoldsmith5539]

I must say this has pretty much helped quite a bit as I’m actually trying to join the police not only that I’m currently doing a policing degree course in university, I have applied for the police but I had 2 test before I had an interview, I passed my tests just not the interview so I’m just waiting to get another interview. There’s a few things I’d like to be in such as traffic, armed officer such as where the officers are in riot clothing, or I’d like to be a dog handler or I’d like to be in NPAS! So it’s helped quite a bit with what you have said! Thank you 😊

[@skodakatie7341]

Great Q and A session, really enjoyed watching it, keep smiling Ben you’re doing really well❤️xx

[@Sun_Tzuay]

12:57 the question you are all here for. You are welcome

[@oc8564]

Legend

[@greywhalecanalboat]

Great answer too.

[@peterjohnson541]

Bloody love your videos Ben! I hope you keep doing them for a long time!

[@Arsenaldude21]

I found you on Jaaackmates podcast, thought I recognised you then saw you on police inceptors. You are such an inspiration as someone who suffers with depression you are a hero! Also my name is Ben!

[@lukefarrell2624]

THANK YOU BEN. Legalise the mother plant, was great to hear your view on cannabis and it’s cool to hear about your story of the benefits it has for some people you are close to. Hope you’re well mate, one love

[@alexcauston2822]

I was surprised with how fast and definite his answer was. Gd to hear tho

[@JoeAyres]

Oh Ben, you are amazing. Such a genuine, likeable man. Thank you for being YOU. (I've got your book).

[@frequencymanipulator]

Next Week: Ben hooks up with Hamilton's Pharmacopeia.

[@jackglossop4859]

I had a bad experience with the police recently and spent a lot of money proving myself innocent. These videos have really helped me soften to the police again.

[@jawdinker554]

Love ya honesty Ben. You are a Topman!! Keep up the good work Thank You....👍👍👍

[@susananderson1071]

Another great video.. Thanks! Your description of the vibrater was so perfect. Hope you had gloves on when it was found. I'm so glad you've found happiness again. Nothing is good without happiness.

[@drewmerrall980]

So glad you're feeling better.

[@tom69821]

Can’t wait to watch this video! 😁

[@JonoGeeGee]

"Do you remember what a rave is?" Gold "Never admit it" - That got a chuckle

[@HollyBerryDOOG]

Ben you’re an inspiration. Please keep these vids going 😊

[@eizol568]

The 40 dislikes are from the Crims he put away 😂

[@thomastuchel1726]

Crims

[@James-yy4vl]

The crispy crims?

[@AlexBrown23192]

Fantastic vid Ben. Thank you for answering my question that pink such and such is a very bizarre thing to have found when searching somebody 😂. Keep up the fantastic work mate I'm loving the content 💪👍🇬🇧

[@liaml7778]

ahaha yes I was waiting for this question.... but was never expecting that 😂

[@AlexBrown23192]

@@liaml7778 me neither 😂

[@status62]

Was watching an interview you did last October I think it was...Facebook maybe 🤔, and the difference between then and now is incredible, so good to see you healing a bit Ben, you're obviously putting in the work and it's achieving great results, keep it up, big love to you and the family ❤xxx

[@Stylishman3378]

Hey brother...nice video again my friend.....so nice to see hilarity and laughter, a stark contrast to some of the other vids you've done which themselves needed to be told. I've won my IHR appeal in the last few weeks, I hope my road to recovery leads me to a place where you're at now. Thank you my friend.

[@danielmarshall4587]

Loving loving ......loving these vids. Your honesty is the best part.

[@danielmarshall4587]

"wiz" you're showing your age there Mr Pearson..... a bit of Billy Wiz.

[@Si-65]

Get well Ben, on your side mate. Sending big hugs

[@boahnation9932]

That interview answer is amazing! I've always thought that.

[@jennifersmith7633]

I know what it feels like to be at rock bottom. I read this years ago and it did help ' Religion is for those who feel going to hell, spirituality is for those who have been there'. You realise what's important. Good luck to you, Ben.

[@Muffinpurplegurk]

Such a lovely bloke thanks for sharing your experiences with us

[@northerndaz]

Loving this content Ben, keep it coming. Thanks for everything you did to keep us all safe over the years 👍

[@dougmarshall5800]

Well done fella on another cracking video and some great Q’s & A’s. Glad that you are feeling happier with the MH side of things. It takes time mate but be strong and keep going 👍👍

[@jasonk1167]

Throughly enjoyable! Can’t wait for more Q&A vids👏🏻

[@kay120]

Your amazing Ben, thank you for doing this so lovely see you smile I see how far you coming I really think these vids are helping you

[@benrichardson7487]

I've always wondered how police feel about reformed characters. I've been in a chase before, but I wasn't driving

[@swfc13]

Next week: Ben goes to Amsterdam 😂

[@maxscardanelli6185]

I don't think Amsterdam is on the green list unfortunately. But when it is he should definitely make that video. 😂👌🏻

[@basilc1018]

Love the format of the Q&A quick fire questions straight to the point answers. Nice vid ben

[@sammyg6387]

I loved this Q&A, especially your honesty…please keep them coming 👍🏼

[@st05002125]

Absolutely agree with your thoughts on AFO’s! In South Wales we have a handful of assets cross the south half of wales… the first officers on scene of many incidents are unlikely to to be armed, and as such will be at risk or unable to help if an armed response is needed.

[@badway420]

It is utterly ridiculous that he thinks officers should be armed. Should the public be armed Ben? I bet his answer would be no. Just another excuse to abuse power. Other than that he seems like a decent bloke.

[@sazruby]

I saw 2 officers catching the bus today actually stood and put arm out to stop it 🤣😂 never seen it before lmao police cut backs 🤣

[@p666tty]

Absolute legend! Loving the videos! So much respect♥️

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

Thank you Ben for another amazing video, again very inspiring, learnt so much from your wisdom.

[@jessicaabbey2119]

Just love this guy, so genuinely and lovely

[@Shiggiesmalls02]

I'm not gonna lie Ben, personally I would love to see how quick you could lap a track like brands hatch or even how fast around your local Kart track you could be. Because it seems like in a chase situation your mind could perform like a racing driver but also be able to perform a multitude of other things. A potential video Idea for when KZbin becomes more profitable? Also been loving the content you're an inspiration to us all. If only more people could be like you.

[@JoshGowland1]

Love the videos mate, how come you always patrolled round Bradford and didn't go further afield to Leeds, kirklees, calderdale, wakey like other traffic units did?

[@tracytabb2882]

i still binge watch police interseptors love the show and traffic cops lol xx

[@dylansdad987]

Yet another great video. Love ya Ben, you’re such an inspiration.

[@jdjxb123]

Ben eating a weed cake would be the funniest one yet

[@cat-lo3hx]

🤭🤭🤭

[@Gobbbbb]

Sturbery kremcake - krusty crab That's my favourite doughnut too!

[@irideuwatch.7713]

What a top ex copper seems a real decent guy 👌

[@cutelittledoll]

I agree about the tinted windows. I keep away as much as possible from cars with tinted windows; if I’m at the lights and a car next to me, has tinted windows I let them get in front of me and I keep my distance.

[@TestGearJunkie.]

My rear windows are tinted, but not the front ones. Helps to stop people seeing if anything's inside. There isn't usually, but sometimes if we're on a road trip we might have a load of stuff in the boot and there's not enough room for everything (it's only a small car) so some of it has to go on the back seat, and when we're stopped at motorway services or wherever, it helps to hide what's there.

[@ewantomlinson]

You are so inspirational

[@owenshelton9041]

Again, Great video Ben👍🏻

[@scottishwifey1557]

Love your videos so much. I would love to be a cop (I think I’m to old now to start I’m in my 30s). So glad to hear your in a good place with your mental health. I think you’re amazing and come across as a really great guy and can’t wait to read you book and see more videos! Keep being amazing ✌🏻❤️

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great question and answer Ben, and a Escort RS Cosworth would be my dream car to buy.

[@mattsaunders8024]

You sir are an inspiration

[@deanj846]

Humberside police had an Escort Cosworth back in the day,it had a reputation as being fragile but I'm in a FB group run by ex traffic and motorbike cops and they loved it...A weapon by all accounts according to those who actually operated it.Awesome car.

[@jannybroekman-vanheiningen85]

Again a good one Ben, thanks .

[@Liberator975]

With regards to weed. It helps me with the constant emotion and thoughts that can rave through your head on a bad day. It lets you see outside the box and deal with it. I would love to see how much police time is spent on dealing with cannabis enforcement. We could tax growers a growers license, ensure we enforce energy theft. The time saved with someone growing 3 plants in a room. Raiding the house, searching, booking people interviews. Imagine the cost save along with Borris 33000 extra police.

[@paulmoss9215]

Just a heads up if you feel like you need to use cannabis for mental health reasons why not make an application for a canncard it's a card you can have in the UK that stops you being able to get arrested for possession it's a card that the police work with give it ago

[@paulmoss9215]

@Rz St not really the same is it coke and cannabis are on 2 different cats when it comes to drugs I was informing David he could get a card for help with his cannabis use I don't think the police are going to start dishing out cards to decriminalise coke lmao

[@paulmoss9215]

@Rz St lmao maybe next time you pop yourself some strong pain killers the doc prescribes you have a little look at the ingredients on the box I can guarantee you 8/10 times it will have opium in it but the doc gives you them so that's ok ain't it also I think you should really look into the benefits to cannabis and maybe at cannabis in general as then you would understand the diff between CBG CBD and THC not all people that use cannabis are stoners maybe read up educational it is lmao

[@Liberator975]

@Rz St since when has coke helped with anyones mental health. That's satire right? And i just don't get it

[@Liberator975]

@Rz St i know many cake heads who cant stop sniffing on a weekend and will scream till blue in their face they don't have a problem

[@markstirk6308]

Ben - you are an absolute belter.....thank you for sharing on this video. My question would be "who was the worst partner you worked with and why the one you thought "How in the world do you get yourself dressed in a morning ?"

[@alexanderrogers7290]

Hi Ben love the videos ,I’m glad you are on the mend and feeling good you deserve it ! Got a question for you what motorcycle do you ride ?as I’ve heard you mention you ride in previous videos 😃

[@annroberts5067]

I really look forward to your videos, you have great sense of humour.

[@devilmahon666]

Your a star bloke Ben, you can tell a mile off your a genuine guy! Would love to have a pint with you if we ever meet. 👍

[@alexgriffin17griffin78]

Mate please do another Q&A their are absolutely class 👏 and what a great guy you are as well

[@BenPearson1965]

On it’s way

[@lemmyraisehell.8669]

@@BenPearson1965 how can I ask you question?

[@rugbymeanmachine]

Hi Ben. My name is Craig. Watching your videos and listening to you speak about your mental health was very powerful and I am sad your experiences lead you to retirement. I have gone through struggles of mental health myself. I would like to ask you if you do any public talks on your story in the West Yorkshire Police and your own battles with mental health? I ask this as I am a service user at a charity in Halifax which it's aim is to accommodate those with mental health and service users to make friends and be involved with the most brilliant activities ran by the most amazing people I have ever come across. Would you consider speaking in front of an audience in your old beat and do a Q and A evening and educate people of Halifax what really goes on in the life of a police intercepter rather than what what is portrayed on TV?

[@howardsix9708]

thanks BEN..........but primarily, brilliant that your book is in big type, so i can see it buddy..............wishes from pc49................

[@Christbp]

Favourite dream car - Escort Cosworrth lux with a big turbo. Best dunkable biscuit-hobnob. 2 for 2 my man 👌👌

[@mikolajschulz5847]

Pit maneuver question: Our roads are considered too narrow unlike roads in US

[@poolyboy81]

What an excellent answer to the weed question. I've always said the same kinda thing about heroin, if it was a guaranteed thing to not become addicted and have no ill effects then I'd like to feel what the feeling is that ruined the lives of so many people I went to school with and who live round my town. Its ruined so many good people that the feeling must be the best feeling in the world ever.

[@northernguerrilla3168]

I'm not religious or spiritual but it feels like a god has come down and wrapped his arms around you, like the most amazing hug you could never imagine, and I only smoked it, injecting is apparently 100x better......its not worth it though mate, getting off it was horrendous, stick to weed. 👍

[@1stwalker]

Is the clip of you falling in the sinkhole still online anywhere??

[@PCDelorian]

Weed, and to some extent illegal drugs in general, being illegal has caused police, courts, and the public more problems than it ever has directly it ought to be legalised and regulated ASAP.

[@reallyryan_]

Nah

[@yeahyeah4433]

@@reallyryan_ He's right though, read up on Norway/Sweden I believe it is, who have legalised all drugs, theres now less people taking drugs than before, many have become clean and it gives them a clean place to do it and slowly wheen off it. Weed most people use recreationally anyway so theres no harm in opening it up, it also allows for more research into medicinal properties, and hemp, which could solve the plastic problem but they dont wanna talk about that.

[@sebastiantiainen2749]

@@yeahyeah4433 neither of those have legalized drugs. Norway has decriminalised some. You are thinking of Portugal

[@yetti423]

i finished a jobs a few years ago, and the lady/planetary body suggested another form of payment.........the door and skirting board was removed and a mirror installed where she paces her purse.

[@tintin-uf1wk]

👍👍👍 I like the fear in your eyes when you said don't amit it 🤣