Richard Foster - Author
@richardfosterbooks.bsky.social
Richard loves story telling. Since retiring from the police after three decades of fighting crime, he shares his memoirs. 'STOP,POLICE!'.👮🧠 www.richard-foster.net
Walking the beat in Pompey meant knowing every alley, every character, every shortcut. And they knew you too. STOP, POLICE! takes you back. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Walking the beat in Pompey meant knowing every alley, every character, every shortcut. And they knew you too. STOP, POLICE! takes you back. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
The Wheel of Fortune pub… where half the city seemed to pass through on a weekend. Policing it was an art form. STOP, POLICE! captures the madness. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Wheel of Fortune pub… where half the city seemed to pass through on a weekend. Policing it was an art form. STOP, POLICE! captures the madness. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Friday nights policing the Navy on shore leave… like refereeing a rugby match in a washing machine. If you remember the chaos, you’ll love STOP, POLICE! Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Friday nights policing the Navy on shore leave… like refereeing a rugby match in a washing machine. If you remember the chaos, you’ll love STOP, POLICE! Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Before smartphones, we had streetlights, curfews, and pure instinct. STOP, POLICE! is a love letter to growing up rough‑and‑ready in Rochdale. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Before smartphones, we had streetlights, curfews, and pure instinct. STOP, POLICE! is a love letter to growing up rough‑and‑ready in Rochdale. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Southampton Neuro Centre: the calm in the storm. Surgeons, nurses, physios — absolute heroes. Their work is woven through STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Southampton Neuro Centre: the calm in the storm. Surgeons, nurses, physios — absolute heroes. Their work is woven through STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Lockdown critical care meant no hugs, no hand‑holding, no reassurance. Just grit. STOP, POLICE! tells the story of surviving alone but never giving up. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 13, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Lockdown critical care meant no hugs, no hand‑holding, no reassurance. Just grit. STOP, POLICE! tells the story of surviving alone but never giving up. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Right then, own up…🙋🏻♂️ Who’s behind the soap in the Commercial Road fountain? We’ve got a juicy story about a certain cop’s unexpected bubble bath! Stay tuned for the wild details—coming Spring 2026! #StopPoliceMemoir #TrueCrime #FromCopToAuthor #Pompey #Portsmouth
February 13, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Right then, own up…🙋🏻♂️ Who’s behind the soap in the Commercial Road fountain? We’ve got a juicy story about a certain cop’s unexpected bubble bath! Stay tuned for the wild details—coming Spring 2026! #StopPoliceMemoir #TrueCrime #FromCopToAuthor #Pompey #Portsmouth
Commercial Road fountain… and the nights it filled with soapy bubbles. We pretended to be annoyed, but secretly loved the daftness. STOP, POLICE! captures that spirit. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Commercial Road fountain… and the nights it filled with soapy bubbles. We pretended to be annoyed, but secretly loved the daftness. STOP, POLICE! captures that spirit. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Stakeouts for burglars weren’t glamorous. Cold chips, fogged windows, and praying you didn’t need the loo. But when it kicked off… magic. STOP, POLICE! Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Stakeouts for burglars weren’t glamorous. Cold chips, fogged windows, and praying you didn’t need the loo. But when it kicked off… magic. STOP, POLICE! Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Sparrows pecking foil lids, the clink of glass bottles, and the smell of damp terraced streets. If that’s your childhood, STOP, POLICE! is your book. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Sparrows pecking foil lids, the clink of glass bottles, and the smell of damp terraced streets. If that’s your childhood, STOP, POLICE! is your book. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Underage in the off‑licence, praying the bloke behind the counter wouldn’t ask your age… and somehow walking out with a four‑pack anyway. Relive the chaos in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 12, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Underage in the off‑licence, praying the bloke behind the counter wouldn’t ask your age… and somehow walking out with a four‑pack anyway. Relive the chaos in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Ever been arrested in Pompey? You probably met someone like me. STOP, POLICE! tells the stories from the other side of the bars. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Ever been arrested in Pompey? You probably met someone like me. STOP, POLICE! tells the stories from the other side of the bars. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
The thrill of sneaking into pubs where the carpet was sticky, the jukebox was loud, and nobody asked your age. STOP, POLICE! brings it all back. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The thrill of sneaking into pubs where the carpet was sticky, the jukebox was loud, and nobody asked your age. STOP, POLICE! brings it all back. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
That feeling when you heard “POLICE!” and suddenly discovered Olympic‑level sprinting skills. Relive the daftness in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
That feeling when you heard “POLICE!” and suddenly discovered Olympic‑level sprinting skills. Relive the daftness in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Waking up in critical care during lockdown… no visitors, no familiar faces, just machines and determination. STOP, POLICE! shares the reality. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Waking up in critical care during lockdown… no visitors, no familiar faces, just machines and determination. STOP, POLICE! shares the reality. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
One minute I was at work. The next, my body wasn’t listening. Stroke‑like symptoms, panic, and a blue‑light run to QA. Life can flip in a heartbeat. STOP, POLICE! shares the journey. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
One minute I was at work. The next, my body wasn’t listening. Stroke‑like symptoms, panic, and a blue‑light run to QA. Life can flip in a heartbeat. STOP, POLICE! shares the journey. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Recovery isn’t linear. Some days you climb mountains. Some days you can’t climb stairs. STOP, POLICE! shares the truth behind the comeback. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 11, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Recovery isn’t linear. Some days you climb mountains. Some days you can’t climb stairs. STOP, POLICE! shares the truth behind the comeback. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Can't wait for STOP, POLICE! 🚔 Spring 2026 is gonna be epic! Why not follow me for all the release updates! 📚✨ #BookRelease #Excited #StopPoliceMemoir #TrueCrimeStories #ResilienceAndRecovery #FromCopToAuthor #Rochdale #Portsmouth #AVM #BrainHaemorrhage
February 11, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Can't wait for STOP, POLICE! 🚔 Spring 2026 is gonna be epic! Why not follow me for all the release updates! 📚✨ #BookRelease #Excited #StopPoliceMemoir #TrueCrimeStories #ResilienceAndRecovery #FromCopToAuthor #Rochdale #Portsmouth #AVM #BrainHaemorrhage
Blue‑light runs down Winston Churchill Avenue at 2am… adrenaline, radio chatter, and the city glowing orange. STOP, POLICE! relives it all. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Blue‑light runs down Winston Churchill Avenue at 2am… adrenaline, radio chatter, and the city glowing orange. STOP, POLICE! relives it all. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Ever wondered what it’s really like in the back of a police car? In 90s Pompey it depended on whether you were arrested, seasick, or just confused after a night in Guildhall Walk. STOP, POLICE! lifts the curtain. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Ever wondered what it’s really like in the back of a police car? In 90s Pompey it depended on whether you were arrested, seasick, or just confused after a night in Guildhall Walk. STOP, POLICE! lifts the curtain. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Running across fields, convinced the police were after you… when really you’d just knocked a ball into someone’s garden. Relive the innocence in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Running across fields, convinced the police were after you… when really you’d just knocked a ball into someone’s garden. Relive the innocence in STOP, POLICE! Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Friends didn’t know what to say. Family didn’t know what would happen. I didn’t know who I’d be after. STOP, POLICE! explores the human side of survival. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Friends didn’t know what to say. Family didn’t know what would happen. I didn’t know who I’d be after. STOP, POLICE! explores the human side of survival. Join the list: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Blue lights, blurred speech, and the terrifying thought: “Is this it?” STOP, POLICE! captures the moment everything changed. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Blue lights, blurred speech, and the terrifying thought: “Is this it?” STOP, POLICE! captures the moment everything changed. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Ever been in the cells? Cold, echoey, and smelling faintly of regret. Policing Pompey in the 90s meant seeing every side of humanity. STOP, POLICE! digs deep. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Ever been in the cells? Cold, echoey, and smelling faintly of regret. Policing Pompey in the 90s meant seeing every side of humanity. STOP, POLICE! digs deep. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
Car chases in the 90s: no fancy tech, just instinct, training, and a knackered radio. STOP, POLICE! brings the reader into the passenger seat. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb
February 9, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Car chases in the 90s: no fancy tech, just instinct, training, and a knackered radio. STOP, POLICE! brings the reader into the passenger seat. Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/n48yufdb