The cops have their hands full with night time drink driving incidents. On patrol in Derbyshire, the traffic cops tackle a variety of criminals, ranging from drunk or drugged drivers to violent county lines drug dealers and organised crime gangs. Edit. Dave's devastated family paid tribute "a loving husband and dad of two, who was a dedicated officer committed to his job. Officers give chase when a car suspected of being used to supply Class A drugs in the Harrogate area fails to stop, with the pursuit through residential streets reaching speeds of 70 MPH, while in another planned operation, police in unmarked cars lie in wait for a BMW being driven by a suspected drug dealer. The Road Crime Unit heads into position to intercept the van and surround it on the motorway. Unsure why or how the accident has occurred, Jason is left gobsmacked when the truth is revealed. PC Dave is on the lookout for a car reported driving dangerously, when it suddenly comes out of a side road in front of him and a high-speed pursuit ensues - with the suspects reaching speeds of 80mph in residential areas. DerbyshireLive reported Jason joined the force at just 19 . "We are heartbroken by our loss and ask that our privacy please be respected at this devastating time.. He has 39 previous convictions including theft of motor vehicles. "Sadly she passed away last night but she got to meet Alex before she went which was a dream come true. Required fields are marked *. For many straight cops, being gay was seen as unnatural. Police are involved in a game of cat and mouse with a car thief who has broken into a school compound and smashed through locked gates to steal a Honda Civic. A speeding murder suspect is pursued through downtown Bradford, and a speeding car thief picks a fight with a tree. He said: "I have been a police officer for over 20 years and visiting Linda with the team has to be one of most rewarding feelings I have experienced. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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Dawn Pritchard, prosecuting, said Murphys offending began when CCTV saw him get into the car and drive it through barriers at an NCP car park in Bristol shortly before midday on October 7. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. To read all the biggest and best stories first sign up to read our newsletters here. Near the Yorkshire Dales, an elderly man driving without his glasses is responsible for a hit and run. PC Boniface, who is is well-known to viewers of the Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, followed him as he reached a top speed of 111mph, overtaking traffic dangerously. PC Dave Shaw is patrolling on a night shift when he follows a car suspected of being used in house burglary. It has consistently been one of the most watched factual series on UK television. But does CCTV footage show the whole story? TheIndependent Police Complaints Commissionis investigating. In Ripley, a report of a crashed car leads to the arrest of a very drunk man who denies any wrongdoing. PC Andy Swift is on the lookout for a high-value car stolen from a dealership after being taken for a test drive, while he also searches for builder's van taken from a driveway while the owner popped briefly inside to collect his tools and equipment. Drink-driving, drug use and adverse weather all contribute to cases for the Traffic Cops. The traffic cops hunt down disqualified, unlicenced and uninsured drivers. The cops in Ripley join the operation to target the drug networks. ", Sara said: "We are very thankful and grateful for them visiting Linda. Derbyshire's Road Crime Unit uses intelligence and surveillance tactics to crack down on suspected drug dealers. All is not lost however, as a police helicopter keeps tabs on the suspect. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Two suspected fuel thieves are tracked by police cameras and arrested when officers uncover all the tools of the trade in the back of their van, as well as messages on their phones that appear to be from prospective customers. On the outskirts of Chesterfield, Jim Payne responds to a call for backup from colleague PC Tom Strachan, who is surrounded by a mob following a report of dangerous driving. Paul investigates a report of a crash involving a car that has gone straight over a roundabout and then been abandoned, while Scott is called to a report of an alleged hit-and-run - which transpires to be the result of a fight between a pub-goers that spiralled out of control and into the path of oncoming motorists. Traffic Cops is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 5 (and formerly on BBC One) which follows Roads Policing Units from various UK police forces. In York, a pensioner is knocked down in a hit and run incident and an urgent search for the culprit gets underway. Miss Pritchard played the 10-minute chase on CCTV to the court room. An insight into the working life of officers patrolling the nation's roads, using modern technology and old-fashioned methods to bring criminals to justice. With ANPR readers installed in their patrol cars, it is a valuable tool for Derbyshire's traffic cops, helping them track down dangerous offenders and illegal cars, vans and lorries. ", When they arrived at Mrs Garton's home, Sergeant Nizzer introduced himself and said: "I'm here, you want to meet me?" After an hour-long chase the team use a stinger to stop a motorbike. In this edition, the team's elite officers hunt down and arrest burglars, drug dealers and thieves. PC Andy Swift is patrolling on the M1 when a car he has flagged down takes off, prompting a chase at speeds up to 120mph, while PC Jason Potts is called to a pub where a distressed woman is convinced her boyfriend has fallen into the freezing waters of a canal. On the southern border of North Yorkshire, some more youngsters catch the eye of the traffic cops when it appears the driver is using a mobile phone. Jamie Theakston presents. Quick links to information on the national Police Federationwebsite: Follow @Derpolfed for the latest updates from Derbyshire Police Federation, Join us on Facebook for photos, news & views, Contact us in the office or a rep in your area, Find all the latest member discounts and services, A single place to find dedicated police charities within the UK, Copyright 2018 Police Federation All rights reserved. Karl is called to an accident involving a driver in his seventies who has reversed into a house and ruptured a gas main. My mum has now sadly passed on, but this was one of her last memories to see her face light up will always be with me. On the M1, Karl hits speeds of 155mph to intercept a getaway car used by a gang of suspected thieves, but as he waits for other units to arrive his cover is blown and the target vehicle makes a run for it. PC Chris Ryan receives a police camera alert that the driver in the car in front of him may under the influence of drugs, while Sgt Steve Hughes and his team investigate a crash in which a car hit a wall. A white-knuckle car chase through Derby has seen this man jailed in what one of TV's Traffic Cops has called "the worst driving I have seen in 14 years on the force". Channel 5's Derbyshire Traffic Cop Alex Boniface turned up with his family who are Poppy and Lord Ted fans and left with their own signed copy! PC Dave Fields and Lorraine Stephenson both died in the A57 smash in Sheffield when the cars they were travelling in collided at around 8.15pm. PC Alex Boniface who appears on Channel 5 show Traffic Cops, paid a surprise visit to the woman's home in Swadlincote alongside officers from the Swadlincote Neighbourhood Team including Sergeant Targ Nizzer. In South Derbyshire, after spate of alleged violent robberies, Alex and Jason support a team of local officers as they chase down a gang of teenage suspects on foot through a housing estate. Around 11,000 automatic number plate recognition cameras continually monitor vehicles on Britain's roads. PC Chris Ryan is patrolling alone at night when he spots a suspected cloned SUV and gives chase, with the driver of the vehicle ramming the police car five times and eventually turning off its lights to escape over a field. When they arrived at Mrs Garton's home, Sergeant Nizzer said introduced himself and said: "I'm here, you want to meet me? Officers close in on a suspected stolen car near Tadcaster, but they have to deploy two stingers as the driver tries to escape by hitting speeds in excess of 100mph. Help us expand our database by adding one. And when the 29-year-old was arrested, hours after stealing the 28,000 Audi from a car park and driving through the barriers to make good his escape, he told the police I would have rammed the lot of you. A chase nearly ends in serious injury for an officer when he is almost dragged along by a car after it is cornered in a supermarket car park. Illegal drivers are a menace on UK roads. You need to be logged in to continue. The 29-year-old was pursued by officers including PC Alex Boniface, one of TV's Traffic Cops, who described Murphy's driving as "the worst I have ever seen in 14 years on the force." PC Nick Lovatt is part of a team of officers tracking a suspected drug-runner after a car is caught on a police camera, with a high-speed chase through residential streets ensuing. An insight into the working life of officers patrolling the nation's roads, using modern technology and old-fashioned methods to bring criminals to justice. She told the officers she has never been in trouble or arrested, but got the chance to find out what it felt like to be handcuffed by PC Boniface. Sergeant Nizzer and the team were contacted by daughter-in-law Sara Garton, asking if the team could visit Linda at her Swadlincote home, as she had only been given six months to live after her initial diagnosis of terminal cancer. Something went wrong, please try again later. After they spot a suspect lorry, it's a dangerous and risky business trying to bring it to a stop safely, requiring tactics and teamwork. Alex Boniface . The criminal, already a disqualified driver, went all the way around the second island and headed back in the direction of Markeaton Island where he had come from. Sgt Scott Riley spots and follows a biker he thinks looks suspicious, with a computer check indicating the bike is not licensed or insured. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. After a 10 minute search, officers spot the car. The team receives some intelligence about a man suspected of ferrying drugs into the county using a relative's car. Is the Episode New? A drunk driver heads the wrong way down a dual carriageway. (Channel 5 reference S08E13), A pursuit on the M1 near Chesterfield ends in dramatic fashion when a suspected getaway driver takes a late exit off the motorway, careering into a fuel tanker. We cannot thank you enough. To subscribe, click here. The cops are on the heels of drug dealers, drug users and drugged-up drivers, including one dealer who tries to flush away the evidence. "Not many people can say we made a wish come true, from the whole team, rest in peace Linda.". In York, Sgt Mick leads early morning raids on two men suspected of exploiting and intimidating young teenage girls through the production of explicit images and videos, while Sgt Julian discovers seven illegal immigrants in the back of a lorry at Wetherby services recently arrived from the continent. DERBYSHIRE police officers from a hit TV series helped to make a dying woman's wish come true. Presented by Jamie Theakston. Meanwhile, Sgt Adrian is called to a report of an attempted burglary and Vicky is alerted to a suspected stolen car with fake plates on the M1. Jamie Theakston presents a special edition focusing on the work of a new unit set up to tackle some of North Yorkshire's most dangerous criminals, targeting suspected drug dealers. An 80mph pursuit carries on for 15 miles across North Yorkshire, while wet roads make a 90mph chase near Scarborough even more dangerous. More to explore. The hit show follows Derbyshire traffic police as they patrol the county tackling crime. 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