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Former policeman Don Urquhart shares his experiences of policing during 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland.

What’s it like to police a community crippled by a violent insurgency? Hear from former policeman Don Urquhart who served with the Royal Ulster Constabulary in the 1970s during the height of 'The Troubles'—the late 20th Century period of horrid violence in Northern Ireland. Don recalls what policing was like for officers who came from and lived within a community either afraid or unwilling to cooperate with the constabulary. It’s an eye-opening account of the challenges of policing by c...

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Guest: Don Urquhart

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Organizations: Royal Ulster Constabulary

Places: Northern Ireland

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