Inside the Force: 24/7 returns with a brand new episode on Channel 5. In this installment, the team looks into the issue of reoffenders and their impact on society, with an estimated annual cost of £18 billion.
In this episode, viewers will witness the realities of dealing with reoffenders through the eyes of the Middlesborough Police. PCs Phoebe Brough and John Walker are called to resolve a dispute between neighbours, with one individual allegedly playing loud music and causing a disturbance while under the influence. As the situation escalates, the suspect is arrested for being drunk and disorderly. Just a week later, PCs Connor Pearson and Johnny Whitwell are dispatched to the same address, this time responding to a 999 call about the same individual, who has allegedly become drunk and aggressive. The man is arrested on suspicion of common assault.
The episode also features a tense encounter with a knife-wielding man, as Sergeants Laura Baker and Steven Bolsover pursue and detain a suspect with a long history in the criminal justice system. Additionally, PCs Tash Nicholls and Kern Smiles respond to a call about a smashed window, leading them to enter a residence through the broken window out of concern for the resident’s safety. They find the individual asleep and unharmed but highlight how antisocial behaviour can impact the community.
Episode 10 of Inside the Force: 24/7 shines a light on the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with reoffenders and the cycle of crime, offering a glimpse into the daily realities of police work.
Inside the Force: 24/7 continues to provide a raw and unfiltered perspective on the workings of a busy police station, offering audiences an insightful and engaging look at the realities of modern policing.
Inside the Force: 24/7: Episode 10 airs on Channel 5 on Monday, 20 May 2024, at 10:00pm.
