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Navigating Crime and Compassion

Andy Fairie's Journey from Police Officer to Therapist

Episode 14 of the Crime Time Inc podcast, hosted by Crime Time Inc, titled "Navigating Crime and Compassion" was published on January 18, 2026 and runs 67 minutes.

January 18, 2026 ·67m · Crime Time Inc

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Summary

Andy Fairley discusses his 30-year policing career and transition to cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasising mental health resources, PTSD stigma, and insights from his book on active listening for better community interactions.In this episode of Crime Time Inc., hosts Simon McLean and Tom Wood chat with retired police officer Andy Fairley about his 30-year law enforcement career and his new venture into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Andy discusses key experiences from his time with West Midlands and Strathclyde Police, emphasising the need for mental health resources in policing. He introduces his book "Listening Skills for Effective Policing," which highlights skills like active listening for better community interactions. The conversation also addresses the stigma around PTSD and rising drug-related deaths in Scotland, advocating for empathy and open discussions. Andy's journey culminates in a lighthearted reflection on his path to policing, leaving listeners inspired and informed about mental health support for first responders.Chapters0:10 Welcome to Crime Time Inc.1:03 Andy Fairley Joins the Conversation3:17 The Journey of a Police Negotiator7:25 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy9:55 The Impact of Drug Issues11:03 Exploring Andy's New Book16:12 Addressing Communication Skills in Policing19:48 Mental Health and Police Culture25:56 Dealing with Trauma in Policing32:02 The Importance of Communication Skills40:30 Police Trauma and PTSD44:59 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health51:08 Police Care UK and Trauma Support54:25 Future Directions for Andy's Work57:12 Final Thoughts on Police Mental HealthAndy's Book is: Listening Skills for Effective Policinghttps://amzn.eu/d/8IR1XfwAndy's Podcast is SFQ: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158581Police Care UK Website: https://www.policecare.org.uk/About Crime Time Inc.Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.Two crime worlds. One podcast.New episodes released regularly throughout the season.Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Andy Fairley discusses his 30-year policing career and transition to cognitive behavioral therapy, emphasising mental health resources, PTSD stigma, and insights from his book on active listening for better community interactions.


In this episode of Crime Time Inc., hosts Simon McLean and Tom Wood chat with retired police officer Andy Fairley about his 30-year law enforcement career and his new venture into cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Andy discusses key experiences from his time with West Midlands and Strathclyde Police, emphasising the need for mental health resources in policing. He introduces his book "Listening Skills for Effective Policing," which highlights skills like active listening for better community interactions. The conversation also addresses the stigma around PTSD and rising drug-related deaths in Scotland, advocating for empathy and open discussions. Andy's journey culminates in a lighthearted reflection on his path to policing, leaving listeners inspired and informed about mental health support for first responders.





Chapters

0:10 Welcome to Crime Time Inc.

1:03 Andy Fairley Joins the Conversation

3:17 The Journey of a Police Negotiator

7:25 Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

9:55 The Impact of Drug Issues

11:03 Exploring Andy's New Book

16:12 Addressing Communication Skills in Policing

19:48 Mental Health and Police Culture

25:56 Dealing with Trauma in Policing

32:02 The Importance of Communication Skills

40:30 Police Trauma and PTSD

44:59 Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health

51:08 Police Care UK and Trauma Support

54:25 Future Directions for Andy's Work

57:12 Final Thoughts on Police Mental Health


Andy's Book is: Listening Skills for Effective Policing


https://amzn.eu/d/8IR1Xfw


Andy's Podcast is SFQ: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2158581


Police Care UK Website: https://www.policecare.org.uk/


About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

Two crime worlds. One podcast.

New episodes released regularly throughout the season.




Our Website: https://crimetimeinc.com/


If you like this show please leave a review. It really helps us.


Please help us improve our Podcast by completing this survey.


http://bit.ly/crimetimeinc-survey

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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