Derbyshire Constabulary has announced the launch of a new podcast, Off Duty. The force published the official announcement on 28 January 2026 and highlighted the series to local residents via Neighbourhood Alert on 30 January 2026. The audio series is designed to offer residents an honest, behind‑the‑scenes look at the daily realities of policing and to provide community safety advice.
According to a Neighbourhood Alert to residents on 30 January 2026, the podcast aims to go beyond social media posts to show the human side of the uniform. Listeners can expect local content focused on Swadlincote and wider South Derbyshire, and the force has indicated the Swadlincote Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) will take part in local segments about crime trends, neighbourhood patrols and ongoing appeals for information.
Episodes will feature interviews with frontline staff and specialist units. Derbyshire’s announcement specifically lists a dog handler, members of the firearms unit, the head of the contact centre, a Fraud Protection officer, an officer from the dedicated football unit and a Superintendent from the Serious Organised Crime unit.
Residents will be able to listen to the podcast on major streaming platforms. The force says it hopes the series will help tackle misinformation and give the public a better understanding of how officers deal with local issues such as anti‑social behaviour and other community concerns.
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