12. What Lies Beneath
Sgt. Suzanne Crossley, discusses her role in recovering bodies as part of a Police Dive Team.
Sgt Suzanne Crossley supervises a team of police divers. She’s on the boat at every body recovery and explains why this is the best job she’s ever had.
Suzanne is based at the Northumbria Police’s Marine and Specialist Search Team in Newcastle and her team is regularly deployed to help find missing people and gather forensic evidence.
Warning: This episode contains references to suicide. For information on organisations offering mental health support, please contact:
The Samaritans 24/7 crisis helpline: 116 123
Papyrus Helpline for under 35’s: 0800 068 4141
Calm: Campaign Against Living Miserably Helpline: 0800 58 58 58
SOBS: Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Produced by Georgie Vestey and Kate McAll, with original music by John Biddle and sound design by Iain Hunter.
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