Clara: From hostage negotiator to hostile environments
“You just never know what you’re walking into and it’s terrifying and exciting.”
Inside Counter Terrorism Policing · Counter Terrorism Policing
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Show Notes
In this episode, meet Clara, one of our brilliant International CTP Liaison Officers who is based in a hostile location overseas.
After moving to London to be a dancer, a burglary inspired a complete change in direction, pirouetting from performing to policing. She’s had some fascinating roles, having worked as a homicide detective and a hostage negotiator, and offers a powerful insight into what it’s like on difficult days in the job.
She talks about the importance of international relationships in her current role, the diplomacy required, and the ‘pinch herself’ moments like getting through check-points in Chinooks.
Join us as we take you behind the scenes of what it’s really like to work in one of the most secretive parts of Counter Terrorism Policing.
Could you do Clara’s job? We are always looking for people to join our team and our mission to protect the public from terrorism.
With 19 late-stage terror attacks stopped since 2020, the need to recruit incredible people has never been greater.
You can find current vacancies here, and on your local police force website.
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