The Pursuit that HAUNTS me | Retired Police Interceptor
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Hi, this is Ben from Police Interceptors. Welcome to my new CZcams channel where I will be sharing stories from my time in the police and from recording with Channel 5's Police Interceptors.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comments, I will answer them in future videos. We have a lot more content to come.
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The chain of events started a long time before you started your shift that night. The only person to blame for this is the guy in prison.
Absolutely. 100%. You have nothing to regret my friend.
I agree the bloke who nicked the car is totally to blame. Although Paul will always blame himself.
Of course the guy in the stolen car is to blame for the accident but sometimes I wonder if it wouldnt have been better to not pursue once speeds got horrendous and public safety became an issue, afterall the guy on the fence lost his legs and all because a policeman was trying to apprehend a car thief, the stolen car can be replaced, the victim's legs can't and he was an innocent party in all this
@@nix123ism I agree with your views pretty much 100% about materialistic objects being replaceable and peoples lives not, but I still feel for the officer. The offender was not only guilty of stealing the car resulting in a high speed pursuit where an innocent member of the public lost his legs, he was guilty of other carjackings, robberies and generally terrorizing many members of the public. He needed to be dealt with sooner rather than later.
Chain of events happened when this bell end got high in adrenaline and decided to push the Subaru to the point of crashing, all traffic police are the same get a buzz out of adrenaline and care more about the chase than the safety of the public.
That lad didn't get hurt because you worked your shift, he got hurt because of the prick in the Subaru. It was only a matter of time before the criminal killed someone regardless of whether they were being pursued or not. Hindsight's a wonderful thing none of us have 😔
Exactly, If he had to abort at the thought it might push the guy into doing something stupid then every pursuit ever would be aborted. Pursuing him is trying to prevent him being at large and eventually killing himself and probably others, Its just unfortunate that the pursuit ended the way it did and it can seem like you where part of that chain. There's wanting to speed and do a chase from the cops and theres downright disregard for anything including their own life. No fault of the officer here.
Probably the worst thing that can happen. He had literally just aborted the pursuit and the guy wiped out. At the end of the day. He could have seen it first when he pulled the pink car over and thought "fuck it, I'll let him go". But I suppose the uniform keeps them in the mindset. At the end of the day they guy was just doing his job. Think the Subaru driver would have eventually killed someone anyways
@@slap_A_flamingo Exactly mate, I think he would've too. I mean hes driving at 90-110 mph in a 30 residential area, to have to make that kind of decision aswell as all the other stuff hes thinking of is impossible to be correct everytime. And as I said above if they thought it was too dangerous almost every high speed chase would be aborted, and that would just encourage idiots to go stupid speeds and they know the cops wont tail.
Its the same with the mopeds/bikes in london, previously the law was they couldnt chase bikes because its too dangerous, But now theyve been allowed to ram them off the bike and allowed to chase, so criminals cant just get ona bike and get away every time.
It hurts you to know that lad was hurt because you came on shift that night! You didn't hurt that lad mate, the scum bag you helped put behind bars did. The same scum bag would of probably hurt someone else that night anyway and someone else the next night and probably many more in the future. You should be thinking about the many people you saved because you came on shift that night. I live in the area you covered and I'm sure I'm not the only one that is greatful for every shift you did for 19+ years. Thank you for your service.
These stories are so well told I feel like I was actually there
Totally agree!! Just listening to this story, I can picture everything Ben says. It’s one thing to tell a story, it’s another thing to tell it in a way in which you can ‘see’ the story. Loving all these honest videos.
Like Rubber Dinghy rapids bro!
I think he’s boring to be honest. I love car stories normally but he seems to drag it out.
Each to their own though ey?
Well mate these people got away with a lot of stuff and wasn’t ever mentioned about that cop was taken care of the people who kept him alive
You were there! It was you! That’s you ^^^
I was a career criminal for years. Proper low life thorn in the side of GMP. Thankfully I’m rehabilitated now contributing to society. You mate are a top man. You made me cry. The police would be a much better organisation if they were all like you.
So glad to hear you turned your life around.
Fucking pity they aren’t isn’t it
I think the outflow of respect and compassion shown here is amazing. I had half expected it to be full of negative comments and had trepidations about reading them. People like you and @Corleine1893 have surprised me in a positive way. It restores some of my faith in humanity. Glad you have managed to turn your life around.
100% relateable, I was the same, I see those same people now an I am disguted by them.
Same here. Respect 👊
Never would’ve thought 5 years ago when I was sat in prison I’d be sat watching videos of an ex officer telling his life stories feeling some type of relation because I also have PTSD
Thank you pal, keep safe x
well done for speaking ot @corleone
@@BenPearson1965 since the police actually work for the county council / PCC but are also independent , does you pay slip say : whatever county police or whatever county council ??
Imagine what it would feel like to be one of the ppl he arrested and watching his videos and seeing yourself on police interceptors
@@geezerp1982 nope it doesn’t
It's a ridiculously fine line between success and tragedy and without the benefit of hindsight we can only do our best.
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What a fantastic quote
Don't understand why the chopper wasn't the first request
Well said
Credit to the young lad who was injured for understanding and not turning it into a witch-hunt with you as the victim.And massive credit to you and your colleagues for doing this difficult job in difficult times, it’s sad that many of you will suffer mentally because of the work you’ve done.
ACAB
@@sharkbite5744 what a mature comment! How old are you, ten?
@@sharkbite5744 figured that with your spelling! What's the answer then? Have no police? Have the country be lawless?
@@sharkbite5744 Ahh man, you are cracking me up! 'Toenails' 🤣
Does it also mean I'm 'toenailing' doctors and nurses for their hard work in this Pandemic as I think the country would be in a worse place without them too?
@@paulc7841 bro what a dickhead he is, can tell hes only 11
Close your eyes, listen to this story, as if you were sat right on his shoulder and take in how admirable all of our police force are here in the UK. Huge respect to this guy ❤️
Thank you x
The majority of police are good guys/girls doing a difficult job... unfortunately sometimes let down by those leading them and the politics behind the scene
@@chriscoughlan9024 The Majority are good? behave.
@@BenPearson1965 Ben I'd like to have a chat with you,...but first I will outline my situation,...I am currently three hundred yards from that junction you talk about, I can see the park you ran to,....I'm sat in a bed, with no legs also,....but for opposite reasons, I have that positive zest for life also, ...the things you where trying to prevent, harmed me , and will continue to harm others, if no one was out there making the deterrent real, there would be many, many more ending up like me for those reasons, rather than a unfortunate accident, that can happen very occasionally Ben, you where doing a very difficult , but very necessary job, I will happily chat about the full story Ben if you message me many thanks
Not all like this though.
It's a shame Ben isn't still in the police. I get it must take a toll, but I feel much safer knowing there's coppers like this out there, who really understand the responsibility of the job!
Signed off sick with PTSD and retired. but still able to run a youtube channel.
I hate this pressure we put on police drivers with responsibility. Police driving standards yes, but you didn't make the Subaru driver floor it, that was his decision no one else. He could of stopped at any point. Why are we obsessed with blaming those doing the right thing and shielding those doing the wrong thing. The system is broken.
The fact you had the strength to go and see him shows us how strong you are as a person Ben. The family involved are incredible too.
I'm really glad your getting the help you need Ben, because you and all the thin blue line deserve to have the nation behind them
That's not the issue. The problem are the courts which give out soft sentences. For a 70-80mph chase through residential roads, the court will give out a 1 year sentence. Whereas fiddle your taxes and it's 3 years. See the problem now?
@@khalidacosta7133 i agree the courts are too soft. I just dont agree that a pursuing officer should be held accountable for someone else's actions as is far too often the case
@@khalidacosta7133 courts are harder on people who defraud the crown in their eyes. There comes a time when doing 80 in a 30 zone, you know you are doing wrong and coming up with an excuse I panicked dosnt cut it after they are caught. They know right from wrong and they know what they are doing when they fail to stop, if they didn't know what they were doing how the hell did they start a vehicle.
Ye but he was wanting chased so the issue is why do the police chase them as it just encourages them to go faster and they crash it just doesn't make sense
@@johnmchardy4502 thats his choice not the officers. People need to take responsibility for their own decisions rather than passing the blame onto someone else
He’s a good man hard to watch him blame himself
This story really got to me please don’t blame yourself for the situation, you were a awesome police officer and genuine person , hope you find peace somehow pal thank you for having a career in the police my family were definitely safer when you were still a cop massive respect to you
Bootlicker
@@ajb441 prat!
@@maryjones8554 was not talking to you Karen 💩💩
@@ajb441 don't think the first guy was talking to you either, Window licker
@@ZurpFlux Well said Joey.
I remember watching police interceptors years back and always thought what an amazing police officer this guy is.
Definitely one of the most difficult jobs out there, not sure I could do it!
what episode
@@muertez666 the whole series
@@craig484 he was in every episode ?
@@muertez666 pretty much yeah.
@@alexioannides777 thanks
I've never heard a more visual story in my life, jawdropping. Fair play to you sir
Ben Pearson what an absolute legend
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Have you ever wanted to or have shout or be a little to forceful with someone at the end of a chase as the adrenaline is pumping.
Hi Ben, another great video. The way you explain things and your thought process and feelings afterwards is brilliant. One thing I want to know, being someone who’s considering the police as a career, is how do you cope with telling a family someone has died, and how was your first experience with that?
Hi Ben, love listening to your stories and you inspire me so much. I’m in university studying policing and I am looking to progress into a career in the police, what’s the best advice you could give me for dealing with the mental aspects of what you put up with in the police. Thank you in advance 🙏
Theses people choose to take the path they do ,and people like you choose to try and protect the rest of us. You cant take the blame for when it goes so wrong that's not fair on you. Police get such abuse daily they just see a uniform not a real person with feelings and passion. As an ex solider I had the same abuse on the streets. Be at peace buddy thank you for your sharing. 🙏
Absolutely
One thing that is really highlighted here is that police officers are human, have emotions and care about the people they try to protect. They do an incredibly difficult job, being constantly criticised and disrespected. Ben you have nothing to apologise for, you did what you thought was the right thing to do under tremendous pressure. You are inspirational and brave.
The way Ben describes his stories is incredible
Wow this really hit, we've all been frustrated when we watch the police shows when they abort pursuits but this is the best example of why I've ever seen
Ben’s story is the proof of the pudding that you should always see the human being that’s behind the uniform. Just a normal good hearted person that went out everyday to do his job and protect the public and doing that does take its toll on their mental/physical health, as well as their families who do sometimes wonder if their loved one is safe and going to come home each night and adapt to how their going to be depending how difficult the shift was and how they unwind from that. Well done Ben, you’ve served your community and it’s time for you and your family, all the best
Respect that you completed 19 years in such a high pressure job, hindsight is a marvellous thing but you were doing your job.
You are such a brave, empathetic and courageous man, especially for contacting the victim. Thank you for sharing your story.
Ben, I have seen all your video's and want to let you know how Grateful and Proud of you I am that you were a serving Police Officer in my Town. I know you have retired now, but are still helping many people through these videos. Have you considered training to be a Counsellor for those still serving in the Police? Your own experience, knowledge, humility and caring would make you an "ideal" professional confidant for those still serving to come to to "Open Up" without fear of being judged. Just knowing you were serving whilst I was driving about Town reminds me just how safe we (the members of the public) are, knowing we have Police Officers we can call on to help us in an Emergency. Ben, your Wife and family must be extremely proud of you, you are a good man. Thank You for your service whilst serving in my Town, I wish I knew you personally, then I could thank you in person. 👮🏻 👏
Ben, you did NOT cause this. The driver of the Subaru did.
My mum was soco and uncle was a f/a sgt at humberside. I see the effect it can have on them, hats off to you pal.
Thank you xxx
Would be good to hear your mums story too 🙇♂️
@@141swifty if you believe the police take your drugs. Then you need help lol
@@141swifty 😂
That's a raw story. This lads positive reaction probably saved this police officers life amazing story.
Got the greatest respect for you, I had to leave the NHS for PTSD, I felt weak but it severely affected my home life with my wife and children, I became numb to personal things. I saved a lot of life, but I always remembered the ones that I could not save more. Best wishes to you
Hey Ben, I'm From Allerton, I used to see you patrolling all the time, massive respect to you, after listening to the past 4 weeks videos, I hope to keep watching many more to come.
I've just bought the book on Amazon and loaded it to my phone to read, hope every little helps, looks like an interesting read.
Total respect for the traffic police this officer seems to me like an amazing human being stay safe 🙏 🇬🇧👍
This is so incredible that you got to speak to this young lad and he’s doing so well. Sounds like he’s come from a decent family. Shows the type of person you are wanting to try and make things right. My adrenaline was rushing listening to that story so god only knows how you must have felt that night. Massive respect 👍🏻
1000% respected to you sir, for telling everyone how you feel about one of the most traumatising parts of your life.
I haven't had any proper trauma counselling yet, over my bike accident. I've asked so many times through the dr's and the hospital's, but I still haven't had anything and I desperately need it to get over it as it's destroyed my life. Because I know that it'll never be able to get over it, until I've had the therapy.
I still wish I'd of bleed out at the scene because I would of died doing something I loved.
It's been well over 8 years now and I STILL haven't had any trauma therapy.
CAN SOMEBODY PLEASE, HELP ME!! 😞😥
Ben, I'd just like to let you know that we all appreciate the service that you and your colleagues provide on a daily basis. As you said in your video, you joined the police service to help less fortunate/vulnerable members in society at their time of need, which is admirable on many levels. Throughout your career you only acted with good intentions and you don't need to prove this. On behalf of everyone, thank you.
Thank you x
This should be shown at all police recruitment days, how to humble someone who thinks it’s all fast cars and being the hero and to give people the chance who know they couldn’t deal with doing the hard thing when it all goes wrong.
Hindsight’s a wonderful thing and I’m sure you used that experience to potentially save other people in situations like that.
You're story telling builds such a clear picture. Whilst you played a part, you're clear intention was to protect. However we're all human, and therefore we all have regrets. It was the scumbag driving at 130, not you who should shoulder this burden. Looking forward to watching more of these videos and reading the book 👍
I’ve done the police roadcraft course. I’ve driven at emergency speeds with the ambulance service for 30 years. You had no choice. The only option was to not drive above speed limits. In those situations you can’t just let criminals get away. You are all heroes.
I've not had a video hit me this hard for such a long time, its not "I can't wait to read this book" more, holy shit, I want to read this but I need to wait for it" I struggle with mental strength as well, but nothing to the scale that you've suffered. You're an incredibly strong person Ben.
Ultimate respect for all Roads Policing Officers, and what they have to deal with, far more than most people have to deal with.
Please don't ever blame yourself for this!! It wasn't your fault, you didn't cause that absolute waster to drive the way he did. You were abiding by the law of your job and trying to protect the public and their property. You're worth more than the way you make yourself feel x
Wow what an honest and amazing statement made by Ben I take my hat right off to him for doing this. Well done Pc Pearson
Spot on about a feeling.
I’ve ridden bikes for 40 years and always take notice of moments when I get a feeling that something is not quite right.
It’s saved me quite a few times and even when I did have a bad accident beforehand I had that feeling and had dropped my speed to just below 30 10 seconds later an idiot pulled out on me leaving me no chance.
If I had been doing 35 or higher I would have been dead but because I was doing 29 I survived.
Still didn’t stop the driver saying I was doing 80 and telling the police she heard but didn’t see me and telling the ambulance crew she saw me but didn’t hear me. Oh and she had no insurance or licence.
If something tells you it doesn’t feel right listen it can save your life
ptsd is very real, But , you are not responsible for someone elses actions , that choice is theirs alone.
This was a complete rollercoaster of emotions. From original worry (about your safety), to sheer happiness I thought that turd had killed himself, to the upset of the innocent party that got injured. Life is all about choices and you can’t make the right one every time.
Thank you xx
Wow I’m so glad I’ve come across your channel!
As a retired Traffic Officer, I think you conveyed the true difficulties of the emotions and decision making involved in such life and death situations better than anyone I’ve heard before. What you said about your Adrenalin spiking and plateauing out as the training kicks in is absolutely spot on.
Would be great if we could call you like the ambulance or firefighters instead of you just fining us for going less than 10% over the speed limit at 3am with no one around
@@duckmeat4674 interesting perspective, I worked in Scotland and certainly here you can’t be booked for being less than 10% above the speed limit, one valid reason for that is that speedometer error can be up to +/- 10%. Also the Lord Advocate’s guidelines did not allow that to happen either. The Police have to report within the framework of the speeding legislation that the law (from Government) provides. My experience in Scotland, was that drivers were warned up to +9 mph above, then reported for offences beyond that. Whilst in England drivers could be offered a driver awareness course for 1st time offenders for low level speeding. Dealing frequently with the horror of fatalities and the anguish that fatalities cause is a valid reason why we are there, but claiming to be persecuted just because the roads are quiet, is poor.
@@rachaelfrancis5496 I'm sure dealing with house fires, or the amount of heart attacks and other sudden injuries(much more common than speeding) should warrant the ambulance and firetrucks to be driving always, yet they're almost always stationary until called upon. Must be nice to fine people £100+ for going 70 in a motor way that went from 80mph to 60mph all of the sudden. Especially going into Glasgow City. Where the roads are wide, and relatively straight. How about we call you instead when we see someone speeding, and you can find evidence of it occuring like every other first respondent? Or does that not make enough money for you and your mates?
@@duckmeat4674 good to see that you are publicly displaying your stupidity for all to see.
@@duckmeat4674
You've just horribly embarrassed yourself for a number of reasons;
Far more people in the UK die from injuries sustained during RTCs than as a result of fires (1752 compared to 243 respectively in 2019) hence why the primary function of the Fire & Rescue services in the UK is now to extricate casualties from damaged vehicles, provide first aid in the absence of the Ambulance Service, and assist with making scenes safe by disconnecting car batteries and washing down fluid spills etc.
All police officers are trained in First Aid. Many, including Firearms Officers and British Transport Police, are trained to an intermediate level of Pre Hospital Trauma Care. They are often the first service on scene at incidents, and first to triage and render aid to casualties.
The two most resource intensive areas of Policing in the UK are dealing with domestic abuse cases, and responding to mental health emergencies, such as threats to self-harm, attempted suicides, and using Section 136 Of the Mental Health Act to take someone to a place of safety.
I believe it is around 80% of all Notice of Intended Prosecutions for SP offences are issued as a result of being caught by mobile or static automated cameras. The number of Traffic Officers in the UK is at an all time low, so to get caught speeding by one you must be incredibly unlucky, as well as stupid.
These cameras are operated by Road Safety Partnerships, not just the police, and the revenue they generate goes directly into the HM Treasury's accounts, and is not kept by the police force which served you with the NIP.
Finally, I'm a Paramedic and like most of my colleagues I default to Strategic Emergency Cover when not engaged on a job. We rarely head back to the station.
The Emergency Services are a family. We all witness, and have to deal with, the very worst of what life can throw at you. It's a family who looks out for one another. People like you simply do not understand. You don't speak for the Ambulance or Fire Service. All three services respect one another equally.
Do yourself a favour... Don't want to pay a fine? Don't break the speed limit... You get everything you deserve if you can't understand such simple logic.
Massive respect to you Pal, thinking about becoming a Policeman. You were exemplary in your Job and I think the Police should show your videos to recruits. Hats off to you Lad 👏👏
What are you even talking about ? 🤷🏼♀️
not gonna lie this might be my first and only comment on youtube in years but the reality of the job you bring into the light is second to none and i thank you for this as you have been there seen it and to people like me going into the job you give the harsh sense of reality that nobody
likes to admit exists so thank you for that honestly. god speed mate may you live long happy and healthy
Ben, I really admire you, and I've been watching your videos and how you're dealing with your PTSD in a rucksack type of way, ( i also suffer with PTSD but other reasons) and you carry so much weight emotionally.. you are such an amazing person! This unfortunate event wasn't your fault.. if it wasn't the young fella and his poor legs, it would have been someone else some other time as the driver was dangerous! My brother in law and sister in law both work for the police and have similar compassion like you, if all police were like you Ben, the world would be a better place!!!
Mate we are all behind you. There are real scumbags out there and you were doing your job
Not going to lie, this made me tear up, I have the upmost respect for your service and I wish you all the best 👊
It is amazing to hear your stories and struggles. I look up to you for your honesty and for being able to open about these stories. Being able to talk about it takes a lot of courage. You show others that is okay to ask for help. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices which you had made throughout your journey. I am looking forward to reading your book and watching more of these videos. Stay strong.
The way you conduct yourself and tell these stories are incredible! Thank you sharing these memories, it can’t be easy
Changed my outlook on the police 100%
It’s impossible to know what will happen 10 seconds in the future, anything is possible.
Your professionalism and sincerity is honestly amazing! I have tears rolling down my face just listening to you so hats off to you. Respect to you and all the team 💙
Hey Ben thanks for coming out with these videos, recently found them and haven't been able to take my eyes off them. You're a natural storyteller and have amazing, touching stories to tell. Hope you're going to be doing a lot better in the future. Massive respect to you and your colleagues.
I found it very hard to place those memories into boxes. This bought back those fears you have because everything you do has a consequences wether good or bad. You have to be a particular person not to have any emotion or concise with regards to incidents like these and the actions of the criminal are his own and imagine if you had not of had this happen how many more people would’ve been affected by him and his criminal intent. The lad who was injured was lucky, he knows it wasn’t the police officers fault and even though the hand he got dealt that night was bad he got on with his life, that is some thing to be thankful for. This was excellent and I couldn’t stop watching and it makes me think it’s not just me that has the same thoughts.
Genuinely amazing series. I've had issues with ptsd in the past from both military and fire service. I've dealt with my demons now but was never brave enough to have spoken out like this. Thanks for making that possible for others out there who may have felt like they couldn't. Its okay to not be ok
This video popped up on my recommended page, I’ve never seen you before and wasn’t aware of your background. I just watched this video from start to finish without interruption, you’re a great storyteller and made me feel like I was there with you. Thanks for making this video.
Wow Ben, I just discovered your channel and I admire the courage you have to get up and tell these stories.
Watching you on police interceptors made me so proud to have someone like you working locally as a bobby. You seemed to have a way with people and it's obvious how empathetic and understanding you are as a human being.
I hope now after spending so long caring for others you can take some time for yourself.
It must’ve been so hard for you, thanks for all that you’ve done to try and make this world a better place ☺️ hats off to you ✊
You really are one of the good guys Ben, always remember that. " If only" the two saddest words in the world, but none of us can predict what will happen. We go out to protect the public and do a good job and you have done just that. Be kind to yourself as well as others. I wish you all the best.💕
You’re a great story teller dude. Such a sad story, and you sure do give a great insight of how difficult your job was!
Hi Ben , just like to say Please keep making these videos and sharing your experiences and struggles. it is so inspiring to hear a genuine hero share the hardships of the job .you deserve all the success you get and best wishes
Your story telling skills are outstanding, I could clearly picture each and every detail of that situation as clearly as if was there myself. Really gives a good idea of how difficult the job is and what you had to go through on a daily basis. I watch police interceptors but this short video was so much more powerful in highlighting the emotions involved in the job, I definitely couldn't do it!!
Another tragic, yet insightfully amazing recollection from the man himself. The way you convey your stories is incredible. I could listen for hours Ben. The rollercoaster of emotion is intense, totally recreating the mood at the time - albeit horrendous. I truly hope that some of our youngest generation see your videos, as they need to understand, there is nowt true as real life. Thank you mate, and may you continue to improve your subconscious, loosen and slowly empty your rucksack ever more. 👊💙 Best subscription to youtube for me ever. Being 100% honest.
I love hearing your stories as an aspiring police officer. It really gives an insight to the pressure (both physically and mentally) that you’re put under.
True Hero! , Thank you for everything you have given in your 19 years of service. You are a true inspiration and will no doubt continue to be in your future endevours outside of the force.
These videos are incredibly powerful and the strenght within you yo share them is commendable! Your ability convey a story is brilliant it genuinely feel as if I was there. Massive respect for you mate!
im 19 and ben your story telling is impecable i almost feel im in your position at the time, please do more long ones its best thing to watch. Hope your good ben thank you for speaking with us. Stay safe pal
Could listen to you all day mate, thanks for sharing your stories 👍
Thanks for sharing your stories Ben. I'm so sorry for what happened I cannot imagine it's easy to deal with. You were doing your job, thank you for you service!
I’ve just ordered your book and can’t wait to read it! As someone who works as police staff I’m glad your speaking out about what you went through, it can be such a hard job and I commend you for everything you’ve done!
Bloody hell, Ben. I'm not a very emotional person but your stories make me well up every time. You're a f**kin hero, mate. A f**kin hero.
You're such an incredible story teller Ben; and so honest. I really admire you opening up about these kinds of things. :-)
Thank you x
I love watching your videos Ben. Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences with us. I hope you can find peace with this situation. It wasn't your fault.
What a guy, I wish I had half the courage of this man!
The hardest thing about going to a R.T.C. is having to deal with the innocent party.
@valour 2814 I do belive what you say, people have accidents but when being investigated there is always someone to blame, except when an act of God occurs. You always get an instant when people are human and have an accident which isn't intentional, not talking about serious injury to anyone, but minor bumps and scrapes and you know some one somewhere wants to make a mountin out of a molehill. A police van parked at a hospital and an ambulance parking in front of it, the hand brake cable failed and the ambulance rolled into the front of the police van, no one injured, police van rad burt, paramedic really apologetic. To me that is just a simple accident, yip still a collision.
You went on that pursuit with the intention of putting away a criminal and making peoples lives a little bit easier. The fact that you checked up on the lad and even after all these years you still remember that lad shows your a great officer and an even greater human. We need more people like you.
Having dealt with a fatal RTC this description is so accurate and spine tingling about how time slows down and you can still hear and smell everything that went on even years after the event, thank you for sharing and reliving your experience, you guys and girls do an amazing job thank you for your service.
These videos are so powerful and a raw insight into the difficult situations officers face every day.
Thanks for opening up and telling your stories Ben.
Lots of my ex Army mates join the cops and talk about their difficulties.
Stay strong mate and best of luck with the book.
I’m looking forward to your next video/s
I used your “backpack” analogy with a mate struggling with PTSD the other day and it allowed us a chance to help him with some coping strategies.
Keep spreading the word mate and go safe.
Emotionally, I’d never be able to handle it.
It disgusts me seeing the negative sentiment towards police officers that the media seems to be pushing. Folks like Ben holding the weight of the world on their shoulders having served society the best way they can. These videos offer valuable insight.
to be fair though an officer getting away with waving his knob about in mcdonalds then murdering a girl a week later does deserve a bit of negative media attention.
@@cliveramsbotty6077 you can’t compare the two!
@@cliveramsbotty6077 Agreed. I wasn't necessarily referring to that incident though. It's been sustained for some time in my opinion.
I say this as someone who's been on the wrong side of the law a few times. I'm not one of those sycophants who won't hear a bad word said about police.
They're not all like Ben though are they
This popped up on my recommended and I'm so glad it did. You're an insightful story teller Ben and thank you for sharing your story.
While you say that it might not of happened had you not come to work that day and called in sick, you may be right, you may of also prevented something even worse happening on a larger scale.
You did good and I like your analogy of the black boxes on the shelves, I think its good to talk about them sometimes.
That was so powerful, I was on the edge of my seat the entire time you where telling the story.
I am so sorry you deal with that pain and agony mentally every day. I was mentally, psychologically and physically abused for 27 years by my mom and there are things, some to that extent that have stayed with me, things that I also cant let go, and I dont know if I ever will. She was a drug addict and alchoholic and the extent she would go to for those drugs was insane.
I have so many scary stories I could share.
I want to be a cop, because I have wanted to be one since I was very young, and I want to make a difference, and help people.
Ben, your stories are amazing and enlightening and I cant wait to see what else this channel brings!
what a remarkable young man that forgave you. Glad you went to see him. I hope you can forgive yourself. like he has and his mother. amazing people to have. heartbreaking for you. please dont be hard on yourself x
Just googled this and can't believe he only got 5 years, meaning he was out in less than 3 for this!!!
Every time I watch your videos, the genuine care and raw emotion you display always brings tears to my eyes, I really hope you find peace, you were risking your own life, doing a valuable job keeping the public safe, bless, you are a sweetheart, I would just like to give you a big hug, and thank you for your service❤️xxx
Honestly, Hearing you speak about mental health has helped me deal with my own issues. So thank you.
Only the real ones would of seen this guy on Police Interceptor
Best channel on CZcams, by far. Keep it up mate 👍🏻
Good evening Ben, brilliant watch of this video. Extremely honest and absolutely true in every way. We see and deal with things that no person should see or hear and it takes it’s toll. Take care. 👍
This series is truly eye opening. You being so open and honest is incredibly brave and insightful for all of us watching. With this incident you were just doing your job & although it's a massive shame the innocent lad ended up injured because of the prat driving the car, you got a very dangerous selfish person off the streets and he can be left to rot now. The lad who was injured is someone we could all learn a lot from, he had his life changed forever that night, but instead of admitting defeat, he adapted and has changed his outlook on life. I'm glad you got to meet him & exchange words regarding the incident and shake hands, it wasn't your fault what happened and he and his family know that.
If there was ever a follow up to this story, it would be interesting to hear from the lad who was hurt about his views on this on a video perhaps. He seems a genuinely inspirational person to adapt to such a cruel incident.
Thank you again for sharing your stories, i hope it's helping you to tell them to people as it is for us to hear them and get an insight into the challenges you faced in the job.
What a harrowing story mate but you have a heart of gold and I am so glad the poor lad who lost his legs could see that you only ever did your best and would never of wanted that to happen. There is always what if and when but you went to work that night trying to protect and catch that scumbag in the Subaru.
As ever, a touching and candid view into the 'truth' of doing the things you did and were forced to bear witness to. You are truly a wonderful person, and I'm thankful you can speak so openly about your experiences. As a northern lad this can be very difficult, as a man in general it must have been hard to bite that tongue and realize it was okay. Power to you. My glass is raised to this lad as well, who against all odds knew that it wasn't you, it was the criminal that lead up to that situation that changed his life and yours alike.
Don't question yourself. You did the right thing. The lad has life changing, but had you not changed his life would he have met his partner? Gone to Uni? Decided that life was worth fighting through to have his little one? You can't second guess yourself, time is a straight line and we can only strive to do better and grow after the fact- and you've done that against all odds too.
I hope you're proud of yourself and the things you have done. The lives you have saved and the people who's lives you have impacted for the better.
I'm proud of you that's for sure.
Really well put Hammer Down. The Police do an amazing job looking after us.
Thank you for your service. Take care and respect for the man who got injured.
Fair play to you. Cheers for all the years you did everything in your power to help strangers.
Poor innocent lad but totally not your fault! Sending love 😘
Happy Friday/weekend Ben and viewers! 💙💙
This was amazing and the utmost respect to you.
The heartfelt, vivid and emotional way you describe that event one would think you were a story teller by profession, I guess now you are. I hope that everyone does their daily job with the sincerity and integrity that you have done yours.
In my profession, injury and death are also consequences we face so I entirely understand the emotion that you carry. As many people have stated and as I'm sure you know it was of course not your fault. All the victims of the driver and future victims needed you to do your job. It also seems that the poor lad you visited was able to move on a lot faster than you. The burden of an act is often much worse than the act itself. I hope you have made peace and that it haunts you a little less everyday.
Hats off and well done for speaking up to highlight mental health. Although I wasn’t in the police your story is quite similar to my own with a different trigger. You’re absolutely spot on to say it’s okay to speak up, cry or ask for help. I guess now that you know your friends and family are emptying the rucksack without telling you. Stay safe and healthy