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Talking Blues – Episode 12: Alex Franklin-Smith

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Published: 29/06/2026
Length: 18mins

On this episode of Talking Blues, Police Oracle’s Deputy Editor Clive Hammond catches up with Alex Franklin-Smith, the former chief constable of Warwickshire Police. Mr Franklin-Smith talks about why he decided to leave the force before reaching the retirement age, and how social media influenced the decision. This episode of Talking Blues was presented by Clive Hammond and produced by Sam Spreadborough.

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