22/10/2012
The Northumbria undercover cop branded a drugs dealer speaks exclusively to Chris Jackson. Plus, totting up the cost of importing American-style proms to the region's schools.
Chris Jackson meets up with the former undercover cop from Northumbria put on trial for dealing drugs. There is also a look at the lives of three workers with disabilities faced with looking for work when their Remploy factories are closed down, and the programme tots up the costs of importing American-style proms into the region's schools.
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Inside Out North EastÌýand CumbriaÌýspeaks to Paul and Suzie Thompson.
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Paul Thompson, a former police officer, admitted taking cocaine but was cleared of allegations that he was masterminding a drug dealing ring.
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He is now taking his case to the police watchdog.
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on Chris Jackson's blog post.
Former police officer asks watchdog to probe case
A police officer who admitted taking cocaine but was cleared of allegations he was masterminding a drug dealing ring is taking his case to the police watchdog.
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Former Northumbria Police Det Sgt Paul Thompson admitted using small amounts of cocaine and accepts he should have been arrested for that.
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But he said he believed a subsequent investigation and the fall-out was out of proportion to what he was actually convicted of.
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on the Â鶹Éç News website.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Jackson |
Broadcast
- Mon 22 Oct 2012 19:30Â鶹Éç One North East & Cumbria