{"podcast":{"title":"Crime Time Inc","slug":"crime-time-inc-6621363","podcast_index_feed_id":6621363,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/crime-time-inc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/1765290580602-b48cb264-c2f4-4936-85a7-2331ae4e7aae.jpeg","author":"Crime Time Inc","episode_count":292,"summary":"Crime Time Inc. brings real investigative experience to true crime storytelling. Hosted by former detectives Tom Wood and Simon McLean , the podcast blends authentic policing insight with gripping, long-form narratives. Tom brings decades of investigative leadership from some of Scotland’s most complex cases, while Simon draws on his background in the murder squad and undercover work. Together, they combine sharp analysis, wit, and classic East–West Scottish banter. Every week, Crime Time Inc. delivers: • Deep-dive Scottish and UK policing episodes , where Tom and Simon break down real investigations, procedure, decision-making, and lessons learned from inside the job. • Immersive long-form true crime documentary series , exploring major cases like Charles Manson and the Zodiac Killer, followed by exclusive detective commentary you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you’re here for the insider knowledge or the cinematic storytelling, Crime Time Inc. brings you true crime with the experience and perspective of people who have genuinely lived it. Both Simon and Tom are regular contributors to the American True Crime Podcast, Small Town Dicks hosted by Yardley Smith. Real cases. Real…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-09T14:21:52.721735+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363"},"episode":{"title":"How the Soham Murders Transformed UK Police Protocols","slug":"how-the-soham-murders-transformed-uk-police-protocols","published_at":"2026-03-15T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363/how-the-soham-murders-transformed-uk-police-protocols","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363","url":"https://shows.acast.com/crime-time-inc/episodes/how-the-soham-murders-transformed-uk-police-protocols","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64f1fe0ba21165001136d51e/e/69b57845cad04b62221f17ab/media.mp3","summary":"Old Firm Disorder, Glasgow Fire, and Lessons from Huntley: Policing, Enforcement, and True Crime Insights In a wide-ranging chat, Simon and former senior Scottish police officer Tom Wood discuss Tom’s new book-editing process and then focus on recent disorder around the Rangers–Celtic Old Firm match, arguing sectarian hatred still simmers and questioning reduced police presence, reliance on stewards, and proposals to reintroduce alcohol at stadiums. They link football violence, gate-crashing, and disguised fans to broader issues of enforcement, funding cuts, and lost “organisational memory.” The conversation shifts to a major Glasgow city-centre fire at an iconic corner, suggesting existing regulations are adequate but under-enforced due to hollowed-out local authorities and reduced inspection capacity, with concern about vape shops and illicit activity. They reflect on the Soham murders by Ian Huntley and the Bichard Inquiry’s lessons on intelligence-sharing failures, compare offender secrecy to Angus Sinclair, note a new near-miss account related to Robert Black, and briefly preview London’s policing challenge after banning the Al Quds march. 00:00 Book Editing Grind 00:44 Old Firm Violence Returns 01:45 Policing vs Stewarding 03:59 Alcohol Ban Debate 07:52 Sectarianism and Rivalry 11:49 Away Fans and Hooliganism 14:51 Pickpockets at Matches 16:46 Glasgow Fire and Neglect 20:36 Vape Shops and Drug Parallels 23:30 Smoking Ban Lessons 23:49 Smoking Ban Success 24:52 Vape Shop Fire Questions 25:16 Enforcement Over New Laws 26:34 Policing Vape Shops 27:24 Pawn Shops and Beat Cops 28:09 Madam Doubtfire Origins 29:08 Glasgow Fair and Pawnbroking 30:44 Soham Murders Lessons 32:59 Killers Keeping Secrets 36:27 Near Misses and Intel Logs 40:10 Patterns in Minor Incidents 41:3…","meta_description":"Old Firm Disorder, Glasgow Fire, and Lessons from Huntley: Policing, Enforcement, and True Crime Insights In a wide-ranging chat, Simon and former senior…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2845,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/crime-time-inc-6621363/episodes/how-the-soham-murders-transformed-uk-police-protocols/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/crime-time-inc-6621363/how-the-soham-murders-transformed-uk-police-protocols.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}