Tea & Truncheons: Tales of a British Bobby on the Beat

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  • @davidwood351
    @davidwood351 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +144

    “Your standing on my foot” sounds like a Monty Python gag.

  • @Sgtklark
    @Sgtklark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +196

    I was a cop in southern California for 25 years. I had the chance to go on a ride-along with a Thames Valley police sergeant some years ago. I was amazed at how different police work in the UK was from the US. All he carried was a short club. He was amazed that I was armed all the time, even off duty.

    • @MbisonBalrog
      @MbisonBalrog 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Most Euro 👮 do carry firearms though. Only English beat cops don’t. They have SWAT at least

    • @Sgtklark
      @Sgtklark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      @@xxxxxxxx3476 The 2nd Amendment was based on an earlier British law that allowed the public to possess guns to fight tyranny. It's not about protecting one's home and certainly not about hunting. It's about the very reason we used guns in the Revolution.

    • @grahamhill676
      @grahamhill676 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@Sgtklark Yeah but like what's your small arms collection going to do to an a10 bearing down on you?

    • @Sgtklark
      @Sgtklark 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      @@grahamhill676 You assume the military will fire on civilians when ordered to do so. I don't think they will.

    • @grahamhill676
      @grahamhill676 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Sgtklark If civillians are armed, then they will. A 'civillian' with a weapon and intent to resist government (domestic terrorists anyone) is no longer a harmless civillian to the military.
      If police do shoot people they percieve as threats, military definitely will.

  • @J.n.A.1993
    @J.n.A.1993 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +115

    Goodness, Kevin, being your grandchild must be a treasure! Your storytelling is top notch. Thank you for the video!

  • @vickywitton1008
    @vickywitton1008 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +145

    I love the stories of your life Kevin! If you ever wrote your life story I would 100% buy it!

    • @stevem7868-y4l
      @stevem7868-y4l 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      me too !

    • @Campfire_Bandit
      @Campfire_Bandit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      +

    • @scrappydoo7887
      @scrappydoo7887 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He has a very rare spectrum of stories from war to peace, from military police to civvy police, from law enforcement to entertainment and I'm sure much more besides

  • @buzsalmon
    @buzsalmon 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +188

    I enjoyed your memories very much as an old retired police officer myself they brought to mind a few memories of my own. All the best Kev. You really have a great channel!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      Cheers buddy 👍🏻

    • @patrickwaldron4091
      @patrickwaldron4091 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @thehistorysquad I've been watching all your videos since discovering you on Christmas day reading A Christmas Carol .But I couldn't get out of my head where I recognised your voice/face from,till I saw your video about Warwick Castle .I have spent many times watching and chatting to you, so glad I have rediscovered your infectious passion for history.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      How lovely Patrick, thank you & welcome to the channel 👍🏻@@patrickwaldron4091

  • @samhouston1979
    @samhouston1979 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +46

    my Dad retired after 30 some odd years as a Texas State Trooper…only later on did i realize how fortunate i was that he came home each night. Thanks for your service

  • @ethan.dalton6404
    @ethan.dalton6404 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +99

    These stories are just like how my grandad tells me about his time in the police. The old days for the police were crazy and always interesting. My grandad did royal protection at sandringham during his time and some of his stories are so funny from that time and all his story's of being a Bobby on the beat are just something else. I love this video so much.

  • @jacquelynleelee6756
    @jacquelynleelee6756 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wonderful stories, my grandfather was a baltimore city maryland police officer, reminded me of him. thank you for wonderful memories.

  • @ellstark372
    @ellstark372 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Brilliant Kevin as always. My father was a police officer for many years (36 I think) he has many stories from his time with Lothian & Borders. One of my favourites though was one very quiet night when nothing seemed to be happening at all, some police on duty started messing about on the radios. One started off with the shout "I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear?" The reply came back "Yes, I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear" This went on and on until the duty sergeant came on the radio and read the absolute riot act stating how disciplinary action would be taken if this utterly disgraceful behaviour continued. There was a stunned silence for a few minutes before the radio crackled back into life with "Well! He's NOT a happy bear, but I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear?"

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      😂 hahaha, love it!!

  • @ToYoubeCartoonz
    @ToYoubeCartoonz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hands down my favorite video from the history squad I love hearing stories from people's lives and Kevin has a masterful way of telling his

  • @no-oneinparticular7264
    @no-oneinparticular7264 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +117

    I was offered a position as a female London Met. police constable in 1970, I was 17. In the end, I decided to stay in my local area, thank goodness. A very interesting video, thanks Kevin.

    • @KoboldPip
      @KoboldPip 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      In 1970 a 17 y/o being offered the job as a constable as a female is pretty decent. I imagine you'd of been payed a quarter of what the men made in that age but still decent to be offered that in those days, you must of shown a lot of potential.

    • @no-oneinparticular7264
      @no-oneinparticular7264 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​​@@KoboldPip Thankyou, it was a massive internal and external recruitment drive at the time . Yes, very good money but like you say, slightly less than males.

    • @joelhall5124
      @joelhall5124 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​@@KoboldPipyeah, the separate female police weren't amalgamated with the male police until 1973 and equal pay wasn't until 1974.

    • @joelhall5124
      @joelhall5124 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@no-oneinparticular7264 interesting, what was the age for joining in 1970?

    • @GypsyHunter232UK
      @GypsyHunter232UK 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@KoboldPipYUUUP!..A shilling a day and a horseshit sandwich

  • @ShinigamisBlade
    @ShinigamisBlade 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    These were wonderful stories! The days when police were able to connect with their community and actually help because they were invested seem to be a nostalgic fairy tale now. May all of our law enforcement people have a bit more of you in them! Thanks for sharing and I'm sure wed all love more of these stories!

    • @als3022
      @als3022 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Near the city it is, but when you get into the more rural or small-town areas it is still very much like that. At least in the Southern US, and I gather even in the Northern rural areas. I know the west Pennsylvania and upstate New York areas are still kinda like that too.

    • @robertsaget6918
      @robertsaget6918 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ∆ nah they'll still shoot you if you look wrong or are poor

    • @Andy1989
      @Andy1989 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In rural areas of the uk police barley exist outside of their cars or specific calls. Community policing is dead here.@@als3022

  • @LeonM4c
    @LeonM4c 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You are a treasure, sir.

  • @annawalker1750
    @annawalker1750 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Kevin Hicks you need to write a book!!!

  • @cirenotloh5662
    @cirenotloh5662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I could listen to these all day long.

  • @crystalclear6864
    @crystalclear6864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    My late dad , older than you:) was anRAF MP around Basra and later a ‘bobby’ in the met around thames valley:) its like hearing his stories again when you tell your stories. Thanks❤️i do miss his voice.

  • @9999bigb
    @9999bigb 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Sir, you remind me of my grandfather, who was a policeman in Canada from 1954 to 1984. He retired an Inspector. I would sit for hours and hours and listen to his stories. Thank you for sharing your stories. Its so important that history like this is shared. I know you were doing your job, but I humbly say, thank you.

  • @ArleneBetts
    @ArleneBetts 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am enjoying your stories so much! Your a wonderful story teller! fr. eastern Canada.

  • @colmanpm
    @colmanpm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    I love these videos so damn much. It feels like catching up with Kevin, an old friend. 😊

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Aw, thanks 👍🏻

    • @MichaelLevine-n6y
      @MichaelLevine-n6y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I bet Kevin makes a very engaging dinner guest.

    • @80sbabejones54
      @80sbabejones54 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I'd love to meet Kevin and share a drink (tea of course😂) and have a real good chat ❤❤❤

    • @NoewerrATall
      @NoewerrATall 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MichaelLevine-n6y I can attest: He is every bit as charming and awesome over dinner as he is on TH-cam.

    • @MichaelLevine-n6y
      @MichaelLevine-n6y 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@80sbabejones54 What type of tea would you have? And is it true the English have the phrase, a spot of tea? This is a prevalent idea in America, as is pinky up.

  • @lucysin414
    @lucysin414 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Kevin you have such a unique charisma 😊 love your storytelling

  • @BMO_Creative
    @BMO_Creative 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    DUDE! These are the best stories! These could tatally be made a sitcom!

  • @chrisciccolini216
    @chrisciccolini216 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    You are the best Kevin, thank you so much! When things get too stressful you are always able to give some perspective. Lots of love and appreciation from New York

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Many thanks Chris 👍🏻

  • @mrs.g.9816
    @mrs.g.9816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Great stories and storytelling! It seems as a bobby, you had courage, empathy, a great sense of humor, and a strong stomach! All police officers should have these qualities.

  • @CPDheadstomp
    @CPDheadstomp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was a Chicago Police Officer. It’s nice hearing a story from a fellow Officer and from another country. Thank you.

  • @jamesrizza2640
    @jamesrizza2640 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Absolutely loved hearing your tales. As a American Citizen, I have always admired the Bobbies in England [Great Britain]. Dealing with all manner of crimes and terrorism, [The 70's and 80's], I always wondered how you could do it. Our police are armed to the teeth. I remembered when we respected the police and all the other first responders. I tip my hat to you sir.

  • @SF-qu3fw
    @SF-qu3fw 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    As a retired office here in the States, I smiled as you orated your tales. Just awesome!

  • @1961-v9k
    @1961-v9k 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My beloved Great Uncle Harry was Chief Superintendant of our town police in the 60s. When he visited us at my nana’s I would climb onto his lap and tell him ‘uncle Harry, you remind me of Dixon of Dock Green’. He was a huge man and we have such lovely memories of him.

  • @toothpaste1958
    @toothpaste1958 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bravo Kevin!

  • @Aramis419
    @Aramis419 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My dad used to be a police officer, back in the 70s, and one night, we was in his cruiser on patrol and was parked near an overhead highway sign. He kept hearing the "SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK" of tortured metal, but had no idea where it was coming from. He soon got his answer - the sign came crashing down on the road and there was a guy on the scaffolding. Of course my dad got out of the car, and by that point, the guy was already down.
    "WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, JOHN?!"
    "Roof's leaking! Just patching up 'til tomorrow!"
    Like you said - you never know what's gonna happen!

  • @TreyBratcher-l4s
    @TreyBratcher-l4s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Kevin Hicks is my Favorite person on TH-cam Thank you to The History Squad

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's very kind of you, thanks!

  • @mallanac
    @mallanac 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    And he sweeps the floor. Best real storyteller.

  • @lorettablakeman3335
    @lorettablakeman3335 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I used to ride with both of my brothers who were police officers in south/central Arizona,very interesting experiences!Great stories Kev,I loved them all,good times!❤🤍💙

  • @elizabethmcglothlin5406
    @elizabethmcglothlin5406 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    My husband was a Peace officer, my father was a detective sheriff, my popop (grandfather) was a constable! I love the slightly silly stories that didn't go the way they were expected to. There were so many of those and my husband told wonderful stories about a certain young cop who was often an idiot! He died 11 years ago and miss him terribly.

  • @jaydude25
    @jaydude25 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    I could listen to you tell stories for hours I love it 😄

  • @randyivie359
    @randyivie359 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Officer Hicks , love love love the stories. You made me smile today . I needed that !

  • @aaronmcconnell7358
    @aaronmcconnell7358 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've never been across the pond, my grandpa was during ww2 while In the us army .one of the many things he taught me was respect and I must give you that for your service to your country, both in your miltary and police service . they were lucky to have you Mr Hicks.

  • @brianmeek5236
    @brianmeek5236 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Every law enforcement officer should keep a record of their stories. Most of the time I was just glad to get home to a normal life. Most of the time you’re meeting people on one of the worst days of their life.

  • @patriciadavison1486
    @patriciadavison1486 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Loved this video - as always. Just great. My husband was Police officer for 37 years began his career in the late 60s 70s as a Beat Policeman. He’d have loved this video…some of the stories you told were exactly as he’d have remembered his time too. I had to cajole his memories from him and I was always amazed at some of the tales and the bravery of our Police (back then) and also the respect they were rightly given. 👏 Thanks Kevin. xx

  • @conniehopkins6105
    @conniehopkins6105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You are the best storyteller I have heard in years. What an interesting life!

  • @maryc8316
    @maryc8316 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    Thank you so much for sharing your stories as a bobby! You're a great storyteller, Kevin! Thank you for your service ❤

  • @johnnypgood100
    @johnnypgood100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Glad to hear the plane was fixed! I really enjoy these stories, and thanks for explaining words like "boot" and "bobby" to those of us across the pond 😊

    • @20chocsaday
      @20chocsaday 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have seen a trunc on a British car.
      There was a collection of really old cars which had managed to get to a big public car park.
      If you had a way to defeat the gate mechanism it would be possible to extract one. Just.
      The owners were probably meeting in a nearby restaurant.
      This trunk was over a yard wide and made of thick well polished brown leather. It was held on to the back of the car with thick leather straps. So when he called in to a hotel for the evening or weekend the staff could be instructed to carry it to his room.
      Apart from being detachable it fullfiled the same purpose as the modern boot.

  • @mrlume9475
    @mrlume9475 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Loved this video. I retired as a police officer in March 2023. I was a traffic officer in Glasgow. I miss the job every day and miss the colleagues I worked with. Although it was a serious job, we used to play a lot of pranks on each other to relieve the tension. I had many good times.

    • @villyvassell8572
      @villyvassell8572 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you know Julie Jeffries husband he was knocked down on duty ,he was in a coma for many ago before he died , do you know Peter Macrae l think he was a chief superintendent

    • @villyvassell8572
      @villyvassell8572 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Year's l mean

  • @redfoxpaints
    @redfoxpaints 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I could really listen for hours to your stories Kevin, thank you ❤

  • @N7492
    @N7492 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kevin is a master story teller. One of the best TH-cam history channels! Many thanks.

  • @kikikaakau-delizo8152
    @kikikaakau-delizo8152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I loved this stroll down memory lane. When I was on the force, Honolulu Police Department, we had only so much time for each call. It wasn't uncommon to do 9 fully investigated cases per 8-9 hr shift, depending on which district I was in. I often didn't have time to eat so I'm envious of your tea and biscuits! Thanks for sharing❤

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      It’s also how I gathered information and kept my finger on the pulse 👍

    • @kikikaakau-delizo8152
      @kikikaakau-delizo8152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@thehistorysquad Building trusting relationships with community members is how misconceptions about the police get corrected. In America, there's a complete lack of respect towards police and punishment is a joke. It explains why there are so many repeat offenders and the upsurge in on-duty deaths of officers. Very sad. I lost two fellow officers to a sniper.

  • @KD2HJP
    @KD2HJP 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In 1989 I was an American high school senior from Long Island., NY US who was fortunate enough to have spent some time in England in Rugley.
    The family I was living with took me to a "Party" near their family dairy farm.
    This party was thousands of people. I'm in absolute glory, and garnering a fair bit of attention. The lads around me began fighting, and from absolutely nowhere appears two Bobbies and they were just cracking people with a club.
    Scared this New Yorker really good, I remember trying to explain that I American, that was hard for about 30 seconds, but felt like life..

  • @alexthefan68
    @alexthefan68 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kevin is gem
    I wouldn’t want to mess this guy

  • @Saxon709
    @Saxon709 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Another great vid Kev. You could easily write a book about your stories from the Army and Police.

  • @allyburg7145
    @allyburg7145 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish these days would come back, my father was a policeman and I remember many stories he had. I still have his truncheon and my grandson his whistle !

  • @chriscookesuffolk
    @chriscookesuffolk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I loved all your stories Kev you cant tell enough as far as I'm concerned. The court room story was the piece de resistance. I hope you and your family had a great Christmas.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers Chris. 👍🏻

  • @richardluca8562
    @richardluca8562 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I could listen to you tell stories all day, Mr Hicks. Greetings from Florida

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for listening 👍🏻

  • @nancyhammons3594
    @nancyhammons3594 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Thank you, Kevin for this look into the police force. I know some of it was supposed to be "serious", but I had a good laugh.

  • @salvatorem4045
    @salvatorem4045 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m retired NYPD, I love your videos, and the fact that your a retired PO I love your videos even more!!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great to hear that, thanks buddy 👍🏻

  • @Caesar2k1
    @Caesar2k1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your stories sound more wholesome then a lot of the police interactions I've heard in recent years, sort of gives me hope

    • @ManDuderGuy
      @ManDuderGuy 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Back then society was more homogenous, and local police usually had a real connection with the people.

    • @Caesar2k1
      @Caesar2k1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ManDuderGuy not sure about the society part, but I can kind of see the police part

  • @Sheila-sv1ue
    @Sheila-sv1ue 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh god! I'm addicted to listening to you now for only a few days! If only I had had teachers like you I would be so advanced in life!!

  • @Raycheetah
    @Raycheetah 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I always particularly enjoy these personal anecdotes of yours, Kevin. Thanks, also, for letting us know that that crashed bomber wasn't permanently grounded. It would've been an awful shame if it had been. Gotta love a story with a happy ending. =^[.]^=

    • @neiloflongbeck5705
      @neiloflongbeck5705 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      What was worse was the Blenheim was newly rebuilt at the time of the crash. And yes, the old golfer was perfectly correct about the poor quality of airmanship of the pilot on that day.

  • @stevemolina8801
    @stevemolina8801 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There are no stories like true stories. Thank you for sharing them with us!

  • @andrejdrago1942
    @andrejdrago1942 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Brilliant video as always! Thank you for your service holding the thin blue line PC Hicks.

  • @TrafficusMaximus
    @TrafficusMaximus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These stories are *gold.*

  • @lucdrouin4653
    @lucdrouin4653 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Kudos to police officer Kevin and all those police officers of all countries, who allow the rest of us to live in beautiful and free societies.

  • @johnmarkkillough6242
    @johnmarkkillough6242 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man I swear I love this dude. My girlfriend and I listen to you all the time. I love these stories just as much as the medieval battle and history stories. Hello from Alabama/Tennessee(Her cabin is here in the woods where I recently moved so I’m still technically an Alabamian). We hope to continue listening to you for years to come man! As a fellow bowman, much love to you and yours!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate you watching. I’d love to get down to Tennessee one of these days 👍

  • @_Uh_Oh_
    @_Uh_Oh_ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Happy New Year Kevin :D

  • @PiYodTong
    @PiYodTong 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As natural a story teller as there every was, thanks for the video Mr. Hicks!

  • @stephaniecowans3646
    @stephaniecowans3646 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love hearing about your experiences, Mister Kevin! I think a couple of my favorite videos were you talking about your experiences in Cyprus and in Berlin. You are quite the raconteur and I hope you have more stories for us in the future!

  • @Syndr1
    @Syndr1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Hi Kevin, Policing 🚓 🚨 without Guns 🔫,Vest 🦺,proper Radio 📻🔘. Truly a heroic time of law enforcement.

    • @ddoherty5956
      @ddoherty5956 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      We used to have a better class of criminal.

    • @crystalclear6864
      @crystalclear6864 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ddoherty5956 who also had guns. Generally drugs were not a thing then like now,

    • @ddoherty5956
      @ddoherty5956 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@crystalclear6864 Most of them also had fathers and morals. Having said that most coppers were servicemen built like grenadier's and deserved respect.

    • @dreamcrusher112
      @dreamcrusher112 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@ddoherty5956 Murder rate was 40 higher per 100K comparing 90s average to 2014. All nostalgia. The height restriction was removed the same year murder rates hit the all time low...

    • @Ukraineaissance2014
      @Ukraineaissance2014 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Drug use and general crime was far, far higher in the 80s and early 90s than now​ @@crystalclear6864

  • @Kujatalp
    @Kujatalp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I serve now and the experiences haven't changed a whole lot! Things can change at the drop of a hat and being alive to the potential of that is important. Only difference is people record everything in the digital age and the relationship that beat officers have with the community has been irreversiblely damaged due to successive governments whittling down numbers and the constant media lambasting trying to paint every constable as a racist. This is against a backdrop of increased complexity across a number of investigative functions that are described as 'back office' (Safeguarding and complex investigations).
    Your time was a special time and thanks for sharing it and the service you gave ❤

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good luck and keep safe mate. 👍🏻

  • @bbbcfitchburg2563
    @bbbcfitchburg2563 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Loved it Kevin!! Great stories! We had so many similar experiences in the military and law enforcement. God bless you sir!

  • @sgtmtrush
    @sgtmtrush 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm a 20+ year officer in the midwestern US. It never fails to fascinate me how the job is so different over time and from place to place, yet how it's very much the same. Great story-telling as always and a tip of the hat for honorable service rendered to your great nation, your community and to the noble pursuit of order and justice. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

  • @davidstrother496
    @davidstrother496 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for the stories, Kevin. It is nice to hear the more, for lack of a better word, the humanity side of policing. The understanding from you went a long way to comforting people. And I must say that I could visualize the comedy of errors that led to the successful operation at the gypsy yard. The story of the riot does bring out the danger that happens, but I am glad you were eventually ok, as well as the other officers involved. Cheers from Texas.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks Dave, I’m glad you enjoyed them. Here’s to 2024 🍻

  • @ChrizRockster
    @ChrizRockster 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think its one thing to be there during the incident, but its the after-care and the popping in to check on things later that made you and many others a credit to the Police. Thanks for sharing, Kevin!

  • @sfcsouder
    @sfcsouder 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your story's remind me of a UK television series that was on in the 90's called Heart Beat. About a rural PC and his Dr wife and all the things that happen to small town PC's I only resently discovered it on an American streaming channel. It was a great series.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes I loved that series too

    • @davidhamm7909
      @davidhamm7909 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you are ever in Britain, you can visit the village where they filmed Heartbeat. It’s called Goathland in North Yorkshire and the whole place is done up as Aidensfield (including the garage and the Aidensfield Hotel). BTW the railway station, which is on the North York Moors Steam Railway, was also used as Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter films.

  • @bradenpurnell6544
    @bradenpurnell6544 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    28:00 love hearing this

  • @_stoatchaser
    @_stoatchaser 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great tales from another time of service. One thing hasn't changed since your time and that's numbers on duty. I started my career in a city and moved to a rural force and don't have long to go now before retirement and have reached the heady heights of patrol Sgt. I cover a half a county with 4 staff if I'm lucky!!!

  • @thomasoostema3625
    @thomasoostema3625 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're so wholesome! Please never change. We love you so much ❤

  • @arthurdoucette1786
    @arthurdoucette1786 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks for another story of your service. I hope you had a great Christmas/New Year. You REALLY are the real deal. All the best in the year to come, Arthur

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah, thanks Arthur. Happy New Year to you too and here's to lots more history & stories in 2024 👍🏻

  • @Flowerpotmen
    @Flowerpotmen 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enthralling, entertaining, thank you 👍

  • @mmcleod8148
    @mmcleod8148 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you, I needed those stories today. You are a delightful storyteller.

  • @TheRealComradeOtis
    @TheRealComradeOtis 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My dad is a retired motorcycle cop (very small town rural Texas), and former military police, and your stories remind me so much of the ones I've heard him tell. I had to share this video with him! Cheers from the US!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's awesome, thanks for sharing it 👍🏻

  • @neiloflongbeck5705
    @neiloflongbeck5705 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    All members of the service (military and emergency) will have, by the time they leave, a lot of interesting stories. My dad has several including the time a man came to his fire station (Grangetown near Middlesbrough) asking my dad to arrest him.

  • @stefanfarrugia6736
    @stefanfarrugia6736 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a 2 year (and going strong) Constable in the Malta Police Force it's always fascinating to hear about fellow "Bobby"s stories as they're almost always relatable!
    Thank you for your service Kev!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yours too. I’ve never been to Malta, a great history 👍

  • @gsj8793
    @gsj8793 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Always enjoyable listening to your stories Mr. Hicks. I bet you made a great Bobby. Happy New Year and best wishes to you Sir ! 👋

  • @eezokk
    @eezokk 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love hearing your stories! You're like my second grandfather. Bless you and a long life to you

  • @MrWhippss
    @MrWhippss 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    It's going to be a great day when Kevin uploads, thanks for the stories Kevin and Happy New Year

  • @StanleyMickus
    @StanleyMickus 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I enjoyed your stories Kevin it brought back some funny memories of my 20 year career working in the South Bronx working as a officer for the NYPD.

  • @Callisto74
    @Callisto74 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Love your stories PC Hicks, very engaging. Long may they last. Just as entertaining as your stories as the Warwick Archer. I always wondered whether there was a bit of rivalry between yourself and the Red Knight on his horse. 😁

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Haha, not really, John Mane he was a good guy, let me ride his horse a few times. 👍🏻

  • @Royab1987
    @Royab1987 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I had no idea you were a police officer. I enjoyed watching your channel before, but respect you on a deeper level now, from a fellow brother in blue from the states.

  • @davesheppard8797
    @davesheppard8797 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Great stories Kev!! Those were the days eh? A difficult job to be sure and the beat bobbies had to deal with all sorts of things. Your stories reminded me of "Carry-on Constable". People used to call the Police for all sorts didn't they!!
    Best wishes,
    Dave.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha, they did indeed 👍

  • @garychynne1377
    @garychynne1377 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank yew sir. great stories kevin. above and beyond.

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad you enjoyed it. Keep well!

  • @danlw212
    @danlw212 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    “I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, in all of your experiences, but dead people don’t help you!”
    I would be rolling on the floor if it was a different story!

  • @kevinfoley8105
    @kevinfoley8105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Greetings Kevin, from a retired "bobby" across the pond also named Kevin. Meeting you for a pint and some stories is now on my bucket list!

  • @matthijsvancampen7901
    @matthijsvancampen7901 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Happy new year kev! Always lovely to hear some of your stories. They always put a smile on my face and brighten up my day :)

  • @annabellelee180
    @annabellelee180 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Even these tales of recent history are charming and enthralling. 😊 Loved the plane story. lol. That was awesome. I had a similar experience with a head-on collision and a locked seatbelt against the sternum. To this day, I can feel that torn cartilage at times. Scary.

  • @joshuabrigden4820
    @joshuabrigden4820 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    6:03 What a lovely story Hicks! You were a breed all too missed by society today, the local coppers who rule by morals and humanity are so very rare in this day and age.
    25:47 Really are you serious, quite bruised!? it was way worse than you're making out and you're an absolute machine for powering through (coming from an Australian)
    This was genuinely one of your best episodes!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cheers mate. I didn’t half hurt.

  • @ciscodepr
    @ciscodepr 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stepping on the man's foot kept him from going back to sleep... love you're stories and films. Keep up the great work.

  • @philipmarsden7104
    @philipmarsden7104 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The expression ''dead weight'' exists for a reason! Great entertainment Kevin!

  • @imaniac330
    @imaniac330 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the hard work and dedication you put into all your videos. It's definitely appreciated!

  • @Kirtlington-Bandit
    @Kirtlington-Bandit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As an ex A div copper based just down the road at AE/AF you made me laugh good times. The traveller site I think I can guess at ….Have similar stories with swans, sheep and the numerous 10/10 (deceased for everyone else) . Keep up the good work 👍

    • @B1Gdipper
      @B1Gdipper 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      SWANS!
      BIG scary birds who take no nonsense!

    • @thehistorysquad
      @thehistorysquad  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Cheers mate, I wouldn't give you tuppence for the job these days.

    • @Kirtlington-Bandit
      @Kirtlington-Bandit 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yep I’m glad I’ve retired feel sorry for the current crop

  • @desastermaster2010
    @desastermaster2010 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "You never know...!" That s actually my life s motto!

  • @anthonypascale9249
    @anthonypascale9249 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your mention of ginger nut biscuits and tea brought me back to my childhood. Thanks for the wonderful stories

  • @alandure
    @alandure 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    @ 1:37 Lol, he subtly touched on the truth about modern-day policing. It requires knowledge, skill, and the right attitude to excel as a police officer. Unfortunately, it’s often the latter that is conspicuously missing in many of today’s officers. Love your videos! This one was hilarious. You’re an exceptional storyteller. Thank you sir, for your service and for sharing these amusing and challenging experiences. By the way, please consider writing a memoir; your stories are too good not to be shared!