BBC Southern Counties Radio & Meridian News
Today I had two bites of the cherry and was interviewed this morning on BBC Southern Counties Radio which covers Sussex and Surrey. I went in with a firm idea of the three points I wanted to get across, the detection culture, bureaucracy and also the redefined role of the police community support officer. The interview itself was something of a blur which required a second listen via their online broadcast when I got home to establish exactly how much I had covered of what I intended to say.
I was then interviewed for Meridian news where I explained the detection examples I have used previously and how the target culture has served to undermine morale. This was the focus of the televised interview in addition to prevention over detection. I also acknowledge the comments in the bulletin from the police federation regarding my actions and the examples I have used which, it would appear, suggest a lack of experience. I cannot and do not expect unanswered speech. However, what I lack in experience I make up for in honesty, integrity and a desire to make a difference and help restore a sense of safety, reassurance and respect to our streets. That said, I believe my time in the job makes me amply qualified to speak considering that I saw nothing after three and a half years which I did not see after six months. Thank you again for your support. The success of this campaign depends on it. I shall be back soon.
Johnno.
