Frontline Fightback
Frontline Fightback is a TV show on BBC1. Catching criminals in the act. The smart technology and specialist tactics that are transforming policing - and bringing offenders to justice. The program has been available since 2023. A total of 15 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2024.
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Frontline Fightback
A woman is injured in a hit-and-run on a zebra crossing. Incidents like this can now be investigated, using vehicle forensic techniques that reveal vital information.
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Family-run farms have traditionally been an easy target for criminals preying on remote communities. Can new security systems using the latest technology make a difference?
A 73-year-old mechanic has his van broken into, and a collection of tools built up over a lifetime are stolen. Can the community help him rebuild his business?
A widow turns detective when her husband’s wedding ring is stolen – but will she find the thief? This episode looks at how the latest fingerprint techniques help catch criminals.
A father leads a campaign against knife crime after his teenage son is stabbed to death. He’s determined to tackle the root causes and prevent the loss of more young lives.
A train driver suffers facial injuries when a brick is hurled at his cab, shattering the window. One train company has started to install on-board technology for safer rail travel.
A young couple’s new glamping business is threatened by online hackers. This episode looks at the work being done by West Midlands Cybercrime Unit to combat such incidents.
A family are distraught when two of their dogs are stolen from the garden. Now, a unique DNA database has been created to help reunite dogs with their rightful owners.
We see the devastating consequences of a lorry driver scrolling through his mobile phone, and how cameras fitted with artificial intelligence are being used in road safety.
A couple are confronted by three masked men trying to steal a catalytic converter from under the car parked on their driveway. They capture the incident on their smartphone.
A train driver suffers facial injuries when a brick is hurled at his cab, shattering the window. One train company is using technology to detect trackside dangers.
A young couple’s business is threatened when their online account is hacked into. But specialist police are closing in on the criminals behind incidents like this.
Crime scene investigators use the latest technology to create 3D crime scenes. Will it help catch more criminals like the burglars who broke into a couple’s new home?
Dedicated police teams are issued with heat-seeking gear as part of a night-time crackdown on a multi-million-pound rural crimewave.
A couple are confronted by three masked men trying to steal the catalytic converter from under the car parked on their driveway.