“Your standing on my foot” sounds like a Monty Python gag.

I was a cop in southern California for 25 years. I had the chance to go on a ride-along with a Thames Valley police sergeant some years ago. I was amazed at how different police work in the UK was from the US. All he carried was a short club. He was amazed that I was armed all the time, even off duty.

I love the stories of your life Kevin! If you ever wrote your life story I would 100% buy it!

my Dad retired after 30 some odd years as a Texas State Trooper…only later on did i realize how fortunate i was that he came home each night. Thanks for your service

Goodness, Kevin, being your grandchild must be a treasure! Your storytelling is top notch. Thank you for the video!

I enjoyed your memories very much as an old retired police officer myself they brought to mind a few memories of my own. All the best Kev. You really have a great channel!

These stories are just like how my grandad tells me about his time in the police. The old days for the police were crazy and always interesting. My grandad did royal protection at sandringham during his time and some of his stories are so funny from that time and all his story's of being a Bobby on the beat are just something else. I love this video so much.

Brilliant Kevin as always. My father was a police officer for many years (36 I think) he has many stories from his time with Lothian & Borders. One of my favourites though was one very quiet night when nothing seemed to be happening at all, some police on duty started messing about on the radios. One started off with the shout "I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear?" The reply came back "Yes, I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear" This went on and on until the duty sergeant came on the radio and read the absolute riot act stating how disciplinary action would be taken if this utterly disgraceful behaviour continued. There was a stunned silence for a few minutes before the radio crackled back into life with "Well! He's NOT a happy bear, but I'm a happy bear! Are you a happy bear?"

I was offered a position as a female London Met. police constable in 1970, I was 17. In the end, I decided to stay in my local area, thank goodness. A very interesting video, thanks Kevin.

My dad used to be a police officer, back in the 70s, and one night, we was in his cruiser on patrol and was parked near an overhead highway sign. He kept hearing the "SQUEAK SQUEAK SQUEAK" of tortured metal, but had no idea where it was coming from. He soon got his answer - the sign came crashing down on the road and there was a guy on the scaffolding. Of course my dad got out of the car, and by that point, the guy was already down. "WHAT IN THE HELL ARE YOU DOING, JOHN?!" "Roof's leaking! Just patching up 'til tomorrow!" Like you said - you never know what's gonna happen!

Sir, you remind me of my grandfather, who was a policeman in Canada from 1954 to 1984. He retired an Inspector. I would sit for hours and hours and listen to his stories. Thank you for sharing your stories. Its so important that history like this is shared. I know you were doing your job, but I humbly say, thank you.

These were wonderful stories! The days when police were able to connect with their community and actually help because they were invested seem to be a nostalgic fairy tale now. May all of our law enforcement people have a bit more of you in them! Thanks for sharing and I'm sure wed all love more of these stories!

Every law enforcement officer should keep a record of their stories. Most of the time I was just glad to get home to a normal life. Most of the time you’re meeting people on one of the worst days of their life.

My late dad , older than you:) was anRAF MP around Basra and later a ‘bobby’ in the met around thames valley:) its like hearing his stories again when you tell your stories. Thanks❤️i do miss his voice.

I grew up in the 80s and we had the same policeman who visited our school and grew up in our area, we used to see him daily on his beat in our village in Yorkshire he handed out our cycle proficiency badges and taught us how to pass our test on cycles. Happy days and RIP PC Mckensie and thankyou for your service

I love these videos so damn much. It feels like catching up with Kevin, an old friend. 😊

You are the best Kevin, thank you so much! When things get too stressful you are always able to give some perspective. Lots of love and appreciation from New York

Hi Kevin, Policing 🚓 🚨 without Guns 🔫,Vest 🦺,proper Radio 📻🔘. Truly a heroic time of law enforcement.

I've had "Bobby on the beat" ingrained in my head for a while now.

You are a treasure, sir.

“I don’t know if you’ve noticed this, in all of your experiences, but dead people don’t help you!” I would be rolling on the floor if it was a different story!

As a retired office here in the States, I smiled as you orated your tales. Just awesome!

My father had similar tales from the 70s and early 80s being a police office in N.Ireland. The stories you talk about are fantastic. You tell them so well. The history tales are great.

In 1989 I was an American high school senior from Long Island., NY US who was fortunate enough to have spent some time in England in Rugley. The family I was living with took me to a "Party" near their family dairy farm. This party was thousands of people. I'm in absolute glory, and garnering a fair bit of attention. The lads around me began fighting, and from absolutely nowhere appears two Bobbies and they were just cracking people with a club. Scared this New Yorker really good, I remember trying to explain that I American, that was hard for about 30 seconds, but felt like life..

DUDE! These are the best stories! These could tatally be made a sitcom!

My husband was a Peace officer, my father was a detective sheriff, my popop (grandfather) was a constable! I love the slightly silly stories that didn't go the way they were expected to. There were so many of those and my husband told wonderful stories about a certain young cop who was often an idiot! He died 11 years ago and miss him terribly.

My grandfather is also ex-military (Royal Anglians - The Poachers EOD/Anti Tank/Sniper) and served with the police (Traffic warden & PSCO), a man that has seen more violence than most after 20 years with the Anglians in places like Bosnia & Northern Ireland, during his days he'd make the rounds around our small seaside town of Felixstowe, he had made it a regular occurence to stop at various shops and small businesses for a coffee and a chat with the local people. The stories you told are reminiscent of the ones I grew up hearing. Often my grandfather would be first to respond to scenes where a body would be present as he was somewhat more accustomed to it. This video was very relaxing & a great insight into days of the past, i think its important that we as a people never stop sharing our stories and remember where we come from. Thanks for sharing.

I could listen to these all day long.

Great stories and storytelling! It seems as a bobby, you had courage, empathy, a great sense of humor, and a strong stomach! All police officers should have these qualities.

Kudos to police officer Kevin and all those police officers of all countries, who allow the rest of us to live in beautiful and free societies.

Look at that dapper Bobby!

Absolutely loved hearing your tales. As a American Citizen, I have always admired the Bobbies in England [Great Britain]. Dealing with all manner of crimes and terrorism, [The 70's and 80's], I always wondered how you could do it. Our police are armed to the teeth. I remembered when we respected the police and all the other first responders. I tip my hat to you sir.

True Story. My friend and I were visiting London and I had my photo take with a London Police Officer. When I returned to Toronto I met a young Toronto Officer. I showed him my photo with the English Cop. He said to me "I know him" his name is Jeremy Quinlan. On our next date the Toronto Cop showed me a photo of him and Jeremy at their graduation. Turns out Jeremy returned to England and joined the force in London. That was 34 years ago and we have married for 32 years.

Bravo Kevin!

My beloved Great Uncle Harry was Chief Superintendant of our town police in the 60s. When he visited us at my nana’s I would climb onto his lap and tell him ‘uncle Harry, you remind me of Dixon of Dock Green’. He was a huge man and we have such lovely memories of him.

Officer Hicks , love love love the stories. You made me smile today . I needed that !

I've never been across the pond, my grandpa was during ww2 while In the us army .one of the many things he taught me was respect and I must give you that for your service to your country, both in your miltary and police service . they were lucky to have you Mr Hicks.

Kevin Hicks is my Favorite person on KZfaq Thank you to The History Squad

Man I swear I love this dude. My girlfriend and I listen to you all the time. I love these stories just as much as the medieval battle and history stories. Hello from Alabama/Tennessee(Her cabin is here in the woods where I recently moved so I’m still technically an Alabamian). We hope to continue listening to you for years to come man! As a fellow bowman, much love to you and yours!

Loved this video. I retired as a police officer in March 2023. I was a traffic officer in Glasgow. I miss the job every day and miss the colleagues I worked with. Although it was a serious job, we used to play a lot of pranks on each other to relieve the tension. I had many good times.

Loved this video - as always. Just great. My husband was Police officer for 37 years began his career in the late 60s 70s as a Beat Policeman. He’d have loved this video…some of the stories you told were exactly as he’d have remembered his time too. I had to cajole his memories from him and I was always amazed at some of the tales and the bravery of our Police (back then) and also the respect they were rightly given. 👏 Thanks Kevin. xx

Kevin saving lives and not talking about horrible deaths for a change whilst boasting a fabulous mustache! :)

Again, I just love these self experienced stories. Reality beats fiction....

I could listen to you tell stories for hours I love it 😄

Thank you so much for sharing your stories as a bobby! You're a great storyteller, Kevin! Thank you for your service ❤

Hey Kev! Noah here, I've been watching your videos for over a year now. Absolutely marvelous channel you conduct! I come from a military family and you remind me so much of my grandpa who was a F-4 pilot during the vietnam war. Your story telling reminds me of his. I've shown my family your videos, and they're hooked just like me! Cheers, from Dayton, Ohio!

That might be the funniest story i've ever heard. "Oh my gosh! He's giving me his last words!" "You're standing on my foot sir."

I loved this stroll down memory lane. When I was on the force, Honolulu Police Department, we had only so much time for each call. It wasn't uncommon to do 9 fully investigated cases per 8-9 hr shift, depending on which district I was in. I often didn't have time to eat so I'm envious of your tea and biscuits! Thanks for sharing❤

Your stories sound more wholesome then a lot of the police interactions I've heard in recent years, sort of gives me hope

I was a Chicago Police Officer. It’s nice hearing a story from a fellow Officer and from another country. Thank you.

@ 1:37 Lol, he subtly touched on the truth about modern-day policing. It requires knowledge, skill, and the right attitude to excel as a police officer. Unfortunately, it’s often the latter that is conspicuously missing in many of today’s officers. Love your videos! This one was hilarious. You’re an exceptional storyteller. Thank you sir, for your service and for sharing these amusing and challenging experiences. By the way, please consider writing a memoir; your stories are too good not to be shared!

Glad to hear the plane was fixed! I really enjoy these stories, and thanks for explaining words like "boot" and "bobby" to those of us across the pond 😊

This was amazing, I felt like I was sitting down listening to the cool war stories of a family member

That is a fascinating bit of history on how the different titles a police officer is called came to be.

I'm not a Brit but I appreciate your service.🙏🍷🥇You seem like you were a good Bobby. My grandfather called me Bobby it always bothered me, now I'll think of the name differently.🎉😂❤

Thank you, Kevin for this look into the police force. I know some of it was supposed to be "serious", but I had a good laugh.

As a person who worked in a dementia care home during the COVID pandemic I completely understand what dealing with corpses is like and it's an experience like no other. Until it happens to you, you can never understand what it is like

"You never know...!" That s actually my life s motto!

Your first story Kev, the old lady and the ashes, reminds me of the days when you and others like you in authority wouldn't go by the book but instead take a human approach, whether that be a compassionate chat, a telephone call or digging a hole, of which you did all three. And sometimes a stern word may be required to keep miscreant youngsters from terrorising the community. Of course nowadays we don't know our local policeman, we only see the patrol cars, I haven't seen a policeman walking in our village this decade. I understand economics determine what is possible and what is not, but whilst we make amazing leaps forward in technology I feel sometimes we also take a step back when these and other valuable things that form the fabric of our community are lost forever.

Brother Kevin: As always, enjoyed the stories. When you were telling the story of the gypsy camp raid, I was thinking of keeping the wind in your face, to keep your scent (before the cesspool dive) away from the dogs. You and your partner took a different path. Many of my 'fun' stories involve what I refer to as my 'Monkey brain' saying, "Damn, this is going to hurt." Monkey brain was never wrong, sadly. Have a fine weekend. Nice to be back to the regular Friday videos.

“Just for fun”! Lol… you rock! The last story had me gasp and hold my breath…Thank you

I loved hearing your stories. My husband served in the army and 24 years in the port of Liverpool police. He came home with some funny stories and also some really sad stories. I only found your channel a couple of days ago and I'm already a big fan. Thank you.🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

You are the best storyteller I have heard in years. What an interesting life!

I always particularly enjoy these personal anecdotes of yours, Kevin. Thanks, also, for letting us know that that crashed bomber wasn't permanently grounded. It would've been an awful shame if it had been. Gotta love a story with a happy ending. =^[.]^=

I wish these days would come back, my father was a policeman and I remember many stories he had. I still have his truncheon and my grandson his whistle !

And he sweeps the floor. Best real storyteller.

The expression ''dead weight'' exists for a reason! Great entertainment Kevin!

As an ex A div copper based just down the road at AE/AF you made me laugh good times. The traveller site I think I can guess at ….Have similar stories with swans, sheep and the numerous 10/10 (deceased for everyone else) . Keep up the good work 👍

Hi Kevin. My Dad was in the Thames Valley police probably at the same time as you. You probably crossed paths at some point. He was at High Wycombe and Marlow and Oxfordshire police. I was born in Amersham but I've lived in Cornwall most of my life. My Dad was in the drugs squad as a Detective constable in the 1960s. He was also at the Notting hill riots I think. My Dad, like you, was also a "Red Cap" Military Policeman as a "bullet catcher" close protection. He guarded VIPs, Harold Wilson, the PM at the time, Royalty etc. Also he was personal bodyguard to General Montgomery of El Alamein fame. Listening to you, brings back so many memories of listening to my dad tell his funny stories of when he was in the police and the military. He wrote some of the funny ones down for us kids. So, thank you. You made me laugh and cry at the same time, thinking of him and his adventures. He passed away nearly 2 years ago and I miss those stories he used to tell us. Thank you 👍 Paul.

A raconteur, par-excellence, Kevin.

Great tales from another time of service. One thing hasn't changed since your time and that's numbers on duty. I started my career in a city and moved to a rural force and don't have long to go now before retirement and have reached the heady heights of patrol Sgt. I cover a half a county with 4 staff if I'm lucky!!!

6:03 What a lovely story Hicks! You were a breed all too missed by society today, the local coppers who rule by morals and humanity are so very rare in this day and age. 25:47 Really are you serious, quite bruised!? it was way worse than you're making out and you're an absolute machine for powering through (coming from an Australian) This was genuinely one of your best episodes!

Make this a series please. Your story telling is impeccable

I love that story"The body in the boot"📚!!

All members of the service (military and emergency) will have, by the time they leave, a lot of interesting stories. My dad has several including the time a man came to his fire station (Grangetown near Middlesbrough) asking my dad to arrest him.

Another great vid Kev. You could easily write a book about your stories from the Army and Police.

Another fine video , yeah ! Thank You ! The last story reminds me of a car accident involving a elderly man not wear a seat belt that suffered a heart attack after the steering wheel hit his sternum. He refused care and sadly died later that evening of a heart attack.

I had no idea you were a police officer. I enjoyed watching your channel before, but respect you on a deeper level now, from a fellow brother in blue from the states.

Your story's remind me of a UK television series that was on in the 90's called Heart Beat. About a rural PC and his Dr wife and all the things that happen to small town PC's I only resently discovered it on an American streaming channel. It was a great series.

Great stories Kev!! Those were the days eh? A difficult job to be sure and the beat bobbies had to deal with all sorts of things. Your stories reminded me of "Carry-on Constable". People used to call the Police for all sorts didn't they!! Best wishes, Dave.

This is my favourite channel. I don't know why commenters on KZfaq feel compelled to do this - but I'm from Western Australia by the way

Love your stories PC Hicks, very engaging. Long may they last. Just as entertaining as your stories as the Warwick Archer. I always wondered whether there was a bit of rivalry between yourself and the Red Knight on his horse. 😁

I could really listen for hours to your stories Kevin, thank you ❤

Thanks for making me laugh out loud, while being alone in the house. Kevin is the best name in the world by the way, that's why I called my son Kevin.

this man is a fricking Legend for me

I loved all your stories Kev you cant tell enough as far as I'm concerned. The court room story was the piece de resistance. I hope you and your family had a great Christmas.

P.s. why cant i stop picturing you like Sean Connery in the Untouchable's. 😅

I serve now and the experiences haven't changed a whole lot! Things can change at the drop of a hat and being alive to the potential of that is important. Only difference is people record everything in the digital age and the relationship that beat officers have with the community has been irreversiblely damaged due to successive governments whittling down numbers and the constant media lambasting trying to paint every constable as a racist. This is against a backdrop of increased complexity across a number of investigative functions that are described as 'back office' (Safeguarding and complex investigations). Your time was a special time and thanks for sharing it and the service you gave ❤

I’m retired NYPD, I love your videos, and the fact that your a retired PO I love your videos even more!!

Tea and Truncheons.. Horses and Heart attacks .. Very good stuff indeed.. I Heimliched a chocking man once ..I quit worrying about any complications when he went back to the buffet for seconds …!

Brilliant video as always! Thank you for your service holding the thin blue line PC Hicks.

You're so wholesome! Please never change. We love you so much ❤

I didn't expect to giggle that much. Thanks for sharing.

I love hearing about your experiences, Mister Kevin! I think a couple of my favorite videos were you talking about your experiences in Cyprus and in Berlin. You are quite the raconteur and I hope you have more stories for us in the future!

Thank you for the stories, Kevin. It is nice to hear the more, for lack of a better word, the humanity side of policing. The understanding from you went a long way to comforting people. And I must say that I could visualize the comedy of errors that led to the successful operation at the gypsy yard. The story of the riot does bring out the danger that happens, but I am glad you were eventually ok, as well as the other officers involved. Cheers from Texas.

You’ve gotta admire the lawyer for having the stones to volunteer for the demonstration. 😂

Ah you can’t beat a ginger nut washed down with good brew…😋 More great stories, cheers PC Hicks.

Loved it Kevin!! Great stories! We had so many similar experiences in the military and law enforcement. God bless you sir!

Thank you for your service! I am married to a police officer who also served in the US Marines. I appreciate what police go through. ❤

Greetings once again from nova Scotia, thanks for another story of your service. I hope you had a great Christmas/New Year. You REALLY are the real deal. All the best in the year to come, Arthur