The Force

Documentary shining a light on modern policing in the region and the challenges faced by officers as they deal with a range of criminal and social issues.

Documentary shining a light on modern policing in the region and the challenges faced by officers as they deal with a range of criminal and social issues

Bonfire night brings back-to-back emergency calls, as masked youths hurl fireworks at officers out on patrol and a search for a missing girl takes an unusual turn

Officers attend the bloody aftermath of a machete gang fight in Newcastle, while there is trouble at a city centre kebab shop

A samurai sword attack, the abduction of a dog, a group of vandals, and a domestic dispute give police plenty to deal with in Northumbria

The chase is on as officers pursue two car thieves who are in a stolen vehicle, while two women are caught fighting in the street in Sunderland

The hunt is on for a missing schoolboy, a man suspected of assault collapses in the custody suite and a pensioner vanishes after a night out

Police are on high alert as rival football fans gather at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, while drunks turn violent after being thrown out of a club

New homeowners get a shock when they discover a cannabis farm in their loft. Officers investigate after getting a tip-off about some forged cash.

A raid on the house of a suspected dealer leads officers to a drugs den. Two drunk men seriously test PC Aaron Parsley's patience.