He tries to hide on the roof | On Response – Brixton

Описание: “He’s just assaulted his pregnant partner, climbed out on to the roof and might slip - we need a negotiator!”

⚠️ Content Warning
This episode contains footage of officers responding to domestic assault, missing persons, and suicide.

If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, contact the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.

Ever wondered what really happens on a 999 police emergency response shift in London?

In this episode of On Response, we go behind the scenes on real 999 calls with PC Shakera and PC Tom, the Emergency Response Policing Team (ERPT) in one of the busiest frontline policing teams in South London.

No scripts. No retakes. Just the unpredictable reality of frontline policing.

From an urgent missing person sighting at Waterloo Station, to a suspect climbing onto a rooftop to avoid arrest, this shift escalates fast, and doesn’t slow down.

It’s intense. It’s emotional. And it’s the reality of response policing in London, UK.

In this episode, you’ll see:
🔎 A race to Waterloo Station after a vulnerable missing person is spotted, triggering an urgent cross-borough search.

🏠 A heated mother and son dispute that spirals, forcing officers to balance enforcement with safeguarding

🏠 A volatile domestic dispute leads to officers utilising their calm, problem-solving skills to de-escalate the loud exchange between family members.

🏚 A domestic abuse suspect scrambling onto a rooftop, leading to a tense three-hour standoff as officers negotiate to bring him down safely to successfully make an arrest.

Blue lights. High-pressure calls. Split-second decisions. All in just one shift On Response.

This mini documentary gives unique insight into the pressure, risks, and rapid decision-making that London police officers face daily. Whether dealing with violent crime, theft, or drug-related arrests, PC Tom and PC Shakera are committed to protecting the public with courage and compassion, while supporting victims and tackling crime head-on. This is precise, community crime-fighting in action.

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📍 Filmed on location in Brixton, South London. This is part of our ongoing series exploring Metropolitan Police response teams and their critical work in keeping our communities safe. A new way for Londoners to hear about policing in their area is being rolled out by the Met. Local officers will use Met Engage to provide crime prevention advice, updates on ongoing incidents and investigations, and information about successful outcomes and operations.

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