Navigating Crime and Compassion

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.

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.

Chapters

0:10 Welcome to Crime Time Inc.

1:03 Andy Fairley Joins the Conversation

3:17 The Journey of a Police Negotiator

7:25 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

9:55 The Impact of Drug Issues

11:03 Exploring Andy's New Book

16:12 Addressing Communication Skills in Policing

19:48 Mental Health and Police Culture

25:56 Dealing with Trauma in Policing

32:02 The Importance of Communication Skills

40:30 Police Trauma and PTSD

44:59 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

51:08 Police Care UK and Trauma Support

54:25 Future Directions for Andy's Work

57:12 Final Thoughts on Police Mental Health

Andy's Book is: Listening Skills for Effective Policing
https://amzn.eu/d/8IR1Xfw

Andy's Podcast is SFQ: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158581

Police Care UK Website: https://www.policecare.org.uk/

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

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New episodes released regularly throughout the season.

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