{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/6968bc83a3b74ba76b0cbc32?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Navigating Crime and Compassion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/1768471594080-3b0a3bfb-cc8e-4075-b609-03d0b1d72183.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>Andy Fairley discusses his 30-year policing career and transition to cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasising mental health resources, PTSD stigma, and insights from his book on active listening for better community interactions.</h2><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Crime Time Inc., hosts Simon McLean and Tom Wood chat with retired police officer Andy Fairley about his 30-year law enforcement career and his new venture into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Andy discusses key experiences from his time with West Midlands and Strathclyde Police, emphasising the need for mental health resources in policing. He introduces his book \"Listening Skills for Effective Policing,\" which highlights skills like active listening for better community interactions. The conversation also addresses the stigma around PTSD and rising drug-related deaths in Scotland, advocating for empathy and open discussions. Andy's journey culminates in a lighthearted reflection on his path to policing, leaving listeners inspired and informed about mental health support for first responders.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Chapters</h2><p>0:10&nbsp;Welcome to Crime Time Inc.</p><p>1:03&nbsp;Andy Fairley Joins the Conversation</p><p>3:17&nbsp;The Journey of a Police Negotiator</p><p>7:25&nbsp;Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy</p><p>9:55&nbsp;The Impact of Drug Issues</p><p>11:03&nbsp;Exploring Andy's New Book</p><p>16:12&nbsp;Addressing Communication Skills in Policing</p><p>19:48&nbsp;Mental Health and Police Culture</p><p>25:56&nbsp;Dealing with Trauma in Policing</p><p>32:02&nbsp;The Importance of Communication Skills</p><p>40:30&nbsp;Police Trauma and PTSD</p><p>44:59&nbsp;Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health</p><p>51:08&nbsp;Police Care UK and Trauma Support</p><p>54:25&nbsp;Future Directions for Andy's Work</p><p>57:12&nbsp;Final Thoughts on Police Mental Health</p><p><br></p><h4>Andy's Book is: Listening Skills for Effective Policing</h4><h3><br></h3><h5>https://amzn.eu/d/8IR1Xfw</h5><p><br></p><p>Andy's Podcast is SFQ: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158581</p><p><br></p><p>Police Care UK Website: https://www.policecare.org.uk/</p><h4><br></h4>","author_name":"Crime Time Inc"}