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EX COPS INSANE STORY & JIMMY SAVILE STANDOWN ORDERS - Sharon Birch - True Crime Podcast 813

A former cop shares harrowing experiences, from child postmortems to riot control, highlighting the resilience and dedication required in policing.

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Key takeaways

• 🎯The Jimmy Savile directive ('do not touch him') immediately raised suspicion among officers, demonstrating how restrictive orders can inadvertently trigger deeper investigation.00:56
• 🚀When encountering seemingly minor directives that restrict actions (e.g., 'do not touch'), question the underlying reasons and consider initiating discreet observation.00:56
• 🎯The fog of war applies to policing; officers often run towards danger (e.g., secondary bombs) without full awareness of the risks, driven by duty rather than conscious bravery.02:43
• 💡In child protection cases, collecting all information without making assumptions is crucial, as seemingly irrelevant details can become vital evidence later.06:09
• 🎯The "it snapped" defense in child abuse cases, where a perpetrator claims they lost their temper, is a common but insufficient justification for harm.11:37
• 🚀Early police training can be disconnected from street realities, with new protocols clashing with established practices, creating initial difficulties for officers.17:30

Chapters

• 0:00🎯 Introduction and Medical Scene
• 0:42🎯 Jimmy Savile and Police Investigation
• 1:44🎯 First Callout and Knife Attack
• 2:26🎯 IRA Bombs and Terrorism
• 4:04🎯 Highlighting Stories of Child Abuse Cases
• 12:45🎯 Becoming a Detective and Early Career
• 21:12🎯 Dealing with Sudden Deaths and Postmortems
• 57:53🎯 Child Protection and Investigations
• 1:27:25🎯 John Darwin and Canoe Man Case
• 1:31:44🎯 Handling Gangs and Missing Girls
• 1:33:59🎯 Jimmy Savile and High-Profile Cases
• 1:35:34🎯 Reluctance to Pursue High-Profile Suspects
• 1:35:41🎯 Whistleblowing and Protected Witnesses
• 1:39:04🎯 Leaving Policing and Managing PTSD
• 1:39:58🎯 Current Work in Safeguarding and Reflection

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