Brighton police to star in TV documentary

Starting next Thursday (August 17), ITV will air two hour-long episodes of The Brighton Police, a follow-up to 2015’s The Nick.

Filmed in 2016, the show follows officers and staff working on a variety of different cases including a series of armed robberies, an investigation into a drugs gang operating in the city and an attempted rape.

Assistant Chief Constable at Surrey Police Nev Kemp, who was the former divisional commander for Brighton and Hove, said: “Following on from the success of The Nick and the overwhelmingly positive response from the public, we decided to open our doors once more and invite the cameras back in.

“I am pleased with what the film-makers have captured, it shows the typical professionalism and dedication of the officers and staff who are doing a job like no other and are committed to keeping the city of Brighton and Hove safe.

“The first series captured the diverse and sometimes more unusual situations that officers often find themselves in and this series will build upon this. Viewers will be given an insight into the complex and sometimes frustrating cases officers face but also their determination and commitment to keeping people safe and achieving justice for victims. The programme shows the reality of what it really means to police a vibrant and unique city such as Brighton.”

The Brighton Police will feature Detective Sergeant Julie Greenwood, a viewer’s favourite from series one, as well as some new faces as they work to keep the streets of Brighton and Hove safe.