Nina shares some of her experiences working as a detective back in the UK, with her producer Adam. They discuss making death notifications to family’s of victims and the important yet often overlooked, role of victim liaison officers in providing support to grieving families and gathering essential information for investigations.

They also discuss the range of reactions people can have to such tragic news, and the delicate balance between offering compassion and solving the crime. The conversation also touches on the complexities of informing family members who might be potential suspects, and how detectives navigate these difficult situations.

Later they discuss the challenges that detectives face in maintaining a work-life balance. Nina opens up about her struggles as a single mother in law enforcement and the impact of being on call 24/7. They delve into the hardships faced by detectives in juggling their personal and professional lives, and the changes being made to better support women in this field.

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About Siren: Tune in each week as Nina gets first-hand accounts from psychological experts, operatives, criminal informants, and actual victims of the crimes she investigates.

About Nina: Nina Hobson is a former UK police detective. After leaving the force, she launched her own investigation firm that has since become a global operation. Her team is made up of former Secret Service, special forces, and ex-criminals turned informants. She’s also a single mother of two, to two members of her team, her son Harrison and daughter Amie.