In this podcast conversation with former police officer Simon, retired Deputy Chief Constable Tom Wood discusses his experience starting out as a policeman; specifically recounting his time in "B Division." Providing insight into various aspects of everyday police duty, everything from traffic duty to dealing with criminal cases is talked about. They discuss the role of supervisors and mentors in their early career, and the importance of these figures in showing them the ropes. Tom also revealed that his father was a police officer, and they were both sergeants at the same time - a unique circumstance which he believes is very rare. The conversation later shifts to the topic of promotion within the police force, and understanding the struggles that accompany such process. Simon explains his experiences with the accelerated promotion scheme, while Tom emphasises the importance of passing promotion exams early in the career.
You can buy the books mentioned in the podcast's by clicking the links below
Tom's Best Selling Book:
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Paperback Edition
Ruxton: The First Modern Murder Kindle Edition
Simon's Best Selling Book:
The Ten Percent Paperback Edition
The Ten Percent Kindle Edition
About Crime Time Inc.
Crime Time Inc. is hosted by Tom and Simon—two ex-cops with decades of frontline experience and zero tolerance for fluff. Tom, a by-the-book former Deputy Chief Constable from Edinburgh, and Simon, a rule-bending ex-undercover cop from Glasgow, bring sharp insight, dark humour, and plenty of East vs. West banter to every episode.
Whether they’re revisiting cases they worked on, grilling fellow former officers, or picking apart narrated true crime stories, Tom and Simon don’t just talk about crime—they’ve lived it. Real cases. Real cops. Real talk.
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