BBC One’s “Crimewatch Live” returns this Wednesday with a look at the front lines of law enforcement. In “Fearless,” the program goes inside a crack crime-fighting unit in the West Midlands, looking at the strategies and technologies used to keep communities safe.
But “Crimewatch Live” isn’t just about observing; it’s about engaging the public in the fight against crime. This episode features a segment on Interpol’s Operation Identify Me, an international initiative that relies on public assistance to solve cases across borders. The program also makes direct appeals to viewers for information related to unsolved crimes across the UK.
Hosted by Rav Wilding, a former Metropolitan Police detective, and featuring reports from Michelle Ackerley, “Crimewatch Live” offers a mix of on-the-ground reporting, crime reconstructions, CCTV footage, and appeals for information. It’s a reminder that crime-solving is often a collaborative effort, and that even the smallest detail can make a difference. “Crimewatch Live” airs Wednesday, March 5th at 10:45 AM on BBC One.