I including Essex Police Magazine I 'W The Newspaper of the Essex Police CAR CRIME PACT HITS ESSEX Police's award-winning "Sold Secure" initiative is to merge with anoth- er car crime prevention scheme with a view to being adopted nationwide. The "Sold Secure Partnership Against Car AN ABILITY to laugh Theft" be re- by Jenny Grinter at vourself is an essen- launched in June, one \ I THE ROAD tiai ingredient for any year after the initial police officer. But last scheme, devised by Sgt. The combined Under the new Sold new or used, sold by included on a list of reg- way to link up with month two constables Ken Dodd, got under- scheme has won the Secure Partnership members. This includes istered devices which is motor insurers, with dis- had their sense of way. backing of the Against Car Theft, a physical device, such circulated to scheme counts for drivers who humour tested to the It combines the Association of Chief every member of the as steering lock (or members. Members are have a "Sold Secure" limits. Northumbria Police Police Officers scheme will have to alarm or immobiliser), under obligation to offer package fitted to their Pc Mark Pannone came PACT scheme. which window etching, lock- registered devices to cars. up with the ideal way to embraced any business ing petrol cap, radio customers, and to install Sgt. Dodd, who is put an end to a public selling car security that it is cassette security, and them to a minimum based at HQ Crime order disturbance. Mark devices, including car locking wheel nuts on specification. Prevention, has worked went to the aid of nine repair workshops and sport or aluminium Members will pay for months to adapt other officers during an retail outlets, with "Sold wheels. £100 a year to join the "Sold Secure" and incident involving 10 Secure", which concen- The new scheme will scheme, which aims to merge it with the youths outside Harlow trated on new and used the methods also have a test facility be self-financing. They Partnership Against Car Police Station. ' car dealers. for all car security prod- will then be registered Theft (PACT). In the confusion one of It widens the mem- already expressed ucts, with stringent as a "Sold Secure He explained that the police dogs mistook bership to include an interest, with a pre- best to protect against requirements, including Autocrime Prevention Northumbria's scheme Mark for an offender and installers of car alarms sentation to dealers in them. withstanding attack for Centre" and be included had been geared to an gave him a nasty nip on and audio systems, Avon and Somerset due The scheme insists on five minutes. on a list of dealers avail- area with three times as the bottom. some locksmiths and to take place next a minimum security Any product which able to the public. much car crime as The youths were so. other allied businesses. month. package for all cars, passes the tests is Moves are also under- Essex, where the thieves amused by the attack that are professionals. In the disturbance came to an abrupt halt. Essex, autocrime still tends to be carried out Mirth by opportunists, who Although Mark needed 40 years after ~~ . Reunited .. are--.- often-----.. deterred bv-, no medlcal treatment he less sophisticated secu- told The kiw: "It did hurt LONG lost cousins soon as Mr Davison's and left two punctiire have been reunited letter arrived." rity devices. Sgt. Dodd said, "Sold wn~~nds. . - .. - . -It - -:ilkn .. . CHIISP~- - - .. - - after 40 years thanks After more than 40 some reasonable mirth to the speedy work of years trying to trace each Secure was expensive among colleagues. You public relations offi- other, Fred managed to for dealers at a time couldn't help but laugh cer Fred Feather. reunite the two families when profit margins about it." ~~d now thrilled pen. within just TWO weeks were reduced. We have Meanwhile Pc lan iris ~~~i~~~ and of receiving the New changed the scheme a Howitt, from Grays, her husband George York letter. lot, but the aim remains found himself in a poten- Ingman Roberts - a Telephone calls and the same - to provide tially lethal situation after retired PC - are plan- letters have been motorists with protec- dealing with a suicide ning to jet across the exchanged and Iris and tion against vehicle victim. Atlantic for a grand George'ssonHaroldhas crime." Two hours after a man reunion. "popped in'' while on a had taken his life by business trip in New attaching a hosepipe to by Kim White York. his car, Ian was asked to Iris said: "I was very drive the car one-and-half It all started when pleased. We lost touch in miles back to the station. George, who retired the 50s when the family Despite having all the Southend in 19501 emigrated. Before that I windows open, Ian was asked to borrow a book was very close to them AN ENGINEER from overcome by fumes and -The Borough Men - particularly my other Stockport has been had to be rushed to featured in The Law. charged with the rape and cousin Jack who I went murder of Colchester Basildon Hospital suffering Around this time, Fred around with when I was from dizziness and nausea. teenager Fiona Gallant. received a letter from a in the WRENS and he FRED'LL FIX IT: Public Relations officer Fred Feather, left, meets the Davisons. The 36-year-old is in cus- He was put on oxygen Trevor Davison in New was In the Amerlcan and blood tests revealed couple will fly to New the family back together. said: "We are fortunate in tody in Liverpool. York trying to trace his Army. Fiona was just 18 when she high lead levels, but he York in the autumn. Iris said: "The only the museum that we have paid a Christmas visit to her was later released. father Eugene's cousin "Not Only are both In the meantime George thing I find disappointing the opportunity to help grandmother in 1987 and Ian said: "1 can laugh Iris Davison9 mar- Eugene and Jack has taken a keen interest is that they had such beau- people all over the world never returned the few hun- about it now. I didn't have ried a George alive but there are 21 in tracing family history tiful English accents when in finding relatives, ances- dred yards home. much choice. By the time 1 Fred explained: children and grandchil- using a home computer I last saw them. Now they tors and friends. We can't Her body was later found got back to the station they'd "Luckily Mr Roberts had dren that we knew-noth- and the couple are still sound like Yanks." however guarantee to dumped down an embankment all been drawing cartoons of an unusual middle name ing about." reeling with the shock Obviously pleased with reunite them as quickly as next to the busy A12, just four hosepipes dangling through and he sprang to mind as If all goes to plan the coincidence that brought the result, Fred Feather this particular family." miles from her home. She had the windows of police cars. been strangled. 2 THE LAW, APRIL 1993

I Home Secretary's plans sianal Government control of Police

CRITICISM of the police service has been very much in vogue in recent years. Miscarriages of justice and allegations of police Federat ion resists corruption have tarnished the image of the British Bobby. In their wake has come a clamour for change and the current glut of Commissions, Inquiries and pro- posed reforms. Yet, despite the bad press, it is well worth noting Clar kegsreforms who the former communist countries of Eastern Europe have turned to for a role model as they seek to SINCE my last article the Home Secretary Secretary himself. But he did propose that establish a fair and effective system for policing a Kenneth Clarke has been at it again. The Home Secretary statutory procedures democracy. will also nominate which which are unduly cumber- Officers from Essex Police have visited On Tuesday 23rd March power for Essex. member will be the chair- some should be simplified Czechoslovakia, Romania and Albania to advise on he announced to Parlia- You will all be aware man of the new Authority. to allow for amalgama- policing and human rights issues. Other forces, too, ment the long awaited that we are one of the low- Your Federation sees tions when the time is have sent officers to Eastern Europe. proposals with regard to est Establishments in the this course of action as a right. This month three high-ranking Albanian Police Police Reform. country per head of popu- move by the Government Changing Officials were our guests. They came to see first hand He wants the Police to lation and in previous towards political control how Essex Police operates. 1 see this as the Home People are all too keen to attack every weakness in be able to provide the best years, although receiving of the Police Service, a possible service and to increases from the Home Secretary actually chang- our policing system. Like the Eastern Europeans, per- move which we would ing that section of the this effect he is looking to Office, they have been a haps they should also acknowledge its strengths. most certainly resist. Police Act to allow him to give Police Authorities lot lower than the bid by COMMITTED TO CARING It might suit Mr Clarke make the amalgamations On the subject of Eastern Europe, it was heart- and Police Forces greater the Force backed by the to have control of the new Police Authority. as and when he likes. warming to read Pc Alan Diver's account of how he freedom to decide for Authority whilst we have This certainly does not themselves how best to I have covered the good helped deliver more than 26 tonnes of desperately a Tory Government but help the smaller Forces needed aid to the people of war torn Croatia. spend their money. news first. Mr Clarke car- who knows what is around who will be constantly ON THE 29th March the Few of us could fail to have been sickened by the hi^ move is ried on by setting out his the corner? By this time looking over their shoul- Home Secretary dropped suffering we have witnessed on our TV screens, nor by the ~~d~~~~i~~,charges to the structure of next year we might have a Police Authorities. der waiting for an axe to his second bombshell by appalled by atrocities, reminiscent of the Nazi regime, should give much more new Government. fall. introducing his consulta- which we never expected to see in Europe again. flexibility to Chief Nominated However with regard to Hopefully this should tion paper with regard to Some, like Pc Diver, felt sufficiently moved to do Constables as to how they His suggestion is that the expected announce- not affect Essex as we are Police Discipline proce- something positive to help - devoting hours of time use their Annual Budgets. the new Police Authority ment of possible amalga- currently 2,950 strong. dures. and energy to collecting, storing and delivering food It will alsobeleftto shouldbemadeupof: 8 mations of Forces the However with the forth- The paper is based on and medical supplies. Chief Constables to County Councillors. 3 Home Secretary was sur- coming Boundary changes "the employee and employer It is remarkable that the efforts of just a handful of decide in conjunction with Magistrates, 5 locally prisingly quiet. I do see the possibility of relationship" together with dedicated and determined people can do so much to the Police Authority the nominated people. He said he had no fixed the size of the Force being Industrial Legislation. bring relief to the sick and starving. It would appear that the number of Police Officers On the face of it that, views on the right number increased by taking back But if committed individuals can achieve so much, in the Force Establish- writers of this document in the perhaps, is not too bad of forces and that he had some parts of Home Office have completely how much more could Governments do? ments. until you realise that the no plans to amalgamate Metropolitan Essex such forgotten or ignored the The efforts of men and women like Pc Diver put This hopefully could five local people will be Forces using the powers as Loughton and unique status of the Constable Western Governments to shame. mean an increase in man- nominated by the Home of the 1964 Police Act. Buckhurst Hill. - that we are not employees and are therefore not covered The Editors would like to make it clear that the views by employment or industrial expressed in this opinion column reflect those of the legislation. Editors and not the Chief Constable or any other I THE CASE OF R.V. EDWARDS This paper, if approved by member of the Essex Police. MEMBERS may have heard rumblings about this Police Regulations. Accord- Parliament, would change the decision and will know that it affects the responsibili- ingly, disclosures of such mat- very nature of a Constable and the basis upon which men and , ty of the police for disclosing matters of evidence. ters is not required. "I (the CPS) am satisfied women are sworn as Police German minicruise The impact of this decision the application of the R. V. that the decision in Edwards THE review of the Officers to keep the Queen's on the character references of EDWARDS decision. may be restricted to a require- peace. individual Police Officers is I am reproducing part of a Housing Allowance is The Joint Central ment to disclose those disci- due on 1st April. beginning to dawn. letter from the Director of plinary findings which must Committee have been holding Public Prosecutions to Chief To date the movement in An article published in The be formally recorded under meetings with the Federation Mail on Sunday on loth April Officers which sets out the the RP1 index has not been Solicitors to discuss the impli- requirements... the appropriate Police has brought the matter to the Regulations. issued so I have no idea cations of this paper and your fore. "The decision is authority what the new figure is like- own Joint Branch Board have It has caused concern for the proposition that the "Therefore, the police need met to prepare their views for not reveal to the CPS disci- ly to be. amongst members who have defence are entitled to cross- As soon as the figure is the national Committee. become outraged that the arti- examine police officers about plinary findings of guilt to hand an Iris message will Proposals cle suggests that any matter disciplinary findings proved where the punishment is a To give you some flavour of their character could be against them. caution, nor need any com- be sent out to all Stations. from the paper the basic pro- disclosed in a Court where "In turn, this means that plaints which have not result- The new figure will be back posals are: ed in a disciplinary finding of the officer was giving evi- the prosecution is obliged to dated to the I st April. To do away with the right THREE DAY minicruise to Hamburg, Germany from dence. notify the defence of such guilt be revealed, save in Any member on of legal representation. those cases where an officer Transitional Rent Harwich (Parkeston Quay) on Tuesday 22 June 1993. The article mentioned that matters. Chief Constable to have the The cruise will be made on Scandinavian Seaways vessel, MS a report for being late for "It has been agreed that the has been suspended pending Allowance who may be right to dismiss officers for obligation to which I have completion of an enquiry Hamburg. Amenities include, cinema, disco, night club, a la carte work could become a basis affected by the increase will gross discreditable conduct restaurant, smorgasbord restaurant, cafeteria and shops. on which to question the offi- referred is a continuing one being conducted into his con- automatically be informed without any hearing. and, accordingly, that the duct." Accommodation available consists of two, three and four cer about his disciplinary by Finance of any change. Complete change in format berth inside cabins, each with shower and toilet. record. police are responsible for I hope this has been able to I can tell you that the for other discipline matters. It's not surprising that notifying the CPS of any dis- Timetable: allay some of the present Rights to appeal to 1530 hours ...... Tuesday 22 June 1993...... Depart Harwich Police Officers should object ciplinary findings proved fears. Should any member Home Secretary has given Industrial Tribunals instead of against any police officer an assurance that the uprate 1300 hours ...... Wednesday 23 June 1993 ...... Arrive Hamburg to such intolerable intrusions. need further information we Police Discipline Tribufials. 1630 hours ..... Wednesday 23 June 1993...... Depart Hamburg To put the record straight involved as a witness in the in Housing Allowance will You will see from the brief will be pleased to assist from 1200 hours ...... Thursday 24 June 1993 ...... Arrive Harwich ... Yes some matters of a case in question up to and the office. not be restricted to the 1.5 synopsis above why we are previous discipline record are during the course of the trial. Bob Needham, Discipline per cent of this years Pay concerned at these sugges- Cost - E32 per person required to be disclosed. "This obligation applies to Liaison Officer Award. tions from the Home Office. If you are interested, please complete the reservation slip and Hnwever there iu a nr~ciw officers who are goins to be return to DS B. R. Firmin, Essex Police Port Unit, c10 Police

~~..~ - - .~ r-- sonally by the D~~~~~chief extends to an Gfficer whose THE three women mem- Although predominent- Wednesday 28thApril: Passports are required Constable. evidence is not relied upon by bers-of the Joint Branch ly for the women mem- A.M. South East 11-11 1-1-11 -91-1 The remaining 99 per cent the prosecution but whose Board will be holding bers this does not preclude Division (Rayleigh) r surname T~hristianName T~tation l of the force have no obliga- statement is disclosed to the open forums in April as any member attending. P.M. South Division I I I I tion to answer questions con- defence as 'unused material'. they did last year. The Dates and locations are (Basildon) cerning their disciplinary ''Having considered that items that will be covered as follows: record. matter carefully, it has been Should they ever be asked agreed that the prosecution's include: Tuesday 27th April: Thursday 29th April: at Court, a suggested reply duty in this regard does not Pensions (buy back of A.M. Headquarters A.M. South West Division would be to regard the ques- extend to disciplinary records sewice). Training School @rays) tion as irrelevant and to seek which have been expunged in Sexual Harassment. P.M. North East P.M. North West I I require a two/three/four berth cabin. I guidance from thc Court on accordance with the relevant Grievance Procedures. Division (Colchester) Division (Harlow). Tel No...... I LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIJ THE LAW, APRIL 1993 3 Scottish Choral tribute to young composer tour A REQUIEM com- and wrote the the Requiem earlier only choral work, writ- from pneumonia on HAVE A HAPPY HOG- posed 50 years ago Requiem while he was this month. ten during the War Christmas Day, 1948. MANAY! It may seem a long by a young hospital bed-ridden in Broom- Frederick Roerig had when he was just 22. At Les Roerig's time until New Year, but Ian He went on to pass request, the Choir per- Copland in HQ Information patient has been field Sanatorium, now little formal training in Room has details of a sea- performed in Broomfield Hospital music, but during the examinations of the formed the short sonal Scottish tour. NAKED eight years he was bed- Trinity College of Reqdiem at the begin- Travelling by coach from for the first time by in Essex, the break includes five PROTEST ridden he studied com- Music and the Royal ning and again at the nights full board at the 3-Star POLICE dashed to the Essex His brother Les was position, and worked School of Music from end of its "Music for Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling. Choir. Present at the Baptist his hospital bed, and Easter" concert, which The holiday, from December 29 Hatfield Road, on more than 30 scores. to Janujiy 3, costs £299 per per- Rayleigh, when told of Frederick Roerig Church in his home "' The short setting of became a student at also featured a perfor- son, including evening entertain- contracted tuberculo- town of Braintree as Robert Louis Steven- Trinity College of mance of "Olivet to ment and excursions to Edinburgh a naked lady jumping and the Trossachs. sis when he was 16, the Choir performed son's Requiem was his Music until he died Calvary". For details contact lan on Ednet in front of the traffic. 2222. or (0268) 77928 1. The woman was apparently protesting to her boyfriend about wanting to go to a nud- ist camp. By the time Albanians studv officers arrived she was fully clothed. CREEPY + MISTAKE ANOTHER woman Essex Police caused a stir when she dialled 999 to say there FIRM links and friendships have been forged I was a tarantula in the between Essex Police and the Albanian Police fol6w- ing a fact-finding mission to the countv bv three high I by Paul Dunt 1 meter box outside her ranking officers from the fledgling de60ciacy. I house in Laindon. Basildon Zoo experts The officers were invit- rushed to the scene to ed to Essex to studv the British system of poiicing discover a black furry following a visit to glove. Albania last November by Deputy Chief Constable SAFE SEX? Peter Simpson and Det MEANWHILE the HOTSHOT: Albanian policeman Luan Hoxha Chief Supt Ralph tests out on the Essex Police range. Barrington. Fiveways store in During a hectic week Frinton requested with the Force, the delega- police assistance with a tion, headed by Mr Ferid Chinese shoplifter who Tahja, Head of SHIR, couldn't speak much Ministry of Public Order, English. were shown all aspects of policing in the county It seems the woman including visits to Scenes had attempted to steal a accused of Crime, the Air Support packet of 12 Durex Unit and the Marine condoms. Section. They also visited a vari- CAUGHT over new ety of stations across the county with trips to IN A JAM Canvey Island, Southend, HARLOW Traffic cop ( "Fyyword 1 Tendring and Colchester Geoff Poyser found where they examined the range of work covered by himself in a jam during officers and civilian staff. a visit to Tyneside. POVERTY He and his wife While at Colchester the Linda had to return Albanians got the chance home from Sunderland to meet up with Rowhedge by train after thieves Pc Nigel Donkin, who took their car and their major role in set- Tahja (far left) and Luan Hoxha as the thtee ~lbanianofficials learnt hire car replacement. ting up the 999 to Albania about the work of Essex traffic officers. appeal which took vital Force, but in the country as police districts in the Dunes the country. Two years ago Both cars were later supplies to the poverty found dumped and a whole. area, which has a population there were no private cars in and women all stricken country last year. Albania has a national of 120,000, were increased the capital, Tirana. stripped of wheels and A NEW "F" word has over the county Mr Tahja, who was police force and although from 26 to 35, he had no Now there are around radios. evolved within Essex will be hearing the accompanied on his visit the country's communica- radios to give to the new dis- 7,000 and the police are Police culture. by Mr Luan Hoxha, Head tions concept is quite mod- tricts, he said. learning to deal with the rel- The horrendous howler, gospel of Public Order in Dunes, Cars too were in short WHAT THE to Essex Police this ern it is affected by a atively new concept of road inadvertently promoted in and Mr Arianit Koci, severe lack of radios for supply with only three traftic accidents in a country where none other than your family month as the Force cars and four minibuses BLAZES IS Head of International officers, he explained. they are also responsible for GOING ON? newspaper The Law, was I 1 Affairs, Ministry of Public between his officers, Mr all road signs. denounced this month by Pc RADIOS Hoxha added. Dave Rose from Saffron Order, said he had been But the main problem A FLAT OWNER got particularly interested in Mr Hoxha, said that in his Mr Koci also explained Albanian officers face is Walden. spiralling problem area there were around 1,000 some of the new policing the shock of his life He pointed out not one, Essex's communications public disorder with crimes policemen with no more problems the Albanians are such as burglaries and thefts when he looked out of not two, but EIGHT occur- network and self-disci- than 25 radios between facing following the recent rences of the "dis~ustin~" also on the increase. More the window to find the U U pline, not only in the them. When the number of word in last month's issue. ing "F" word appeared collapse of communism in serious crimes such as rob- fire brigade trying to He highlighted the article brazenly in a headline. bery, rape and murder are force entry. on Page 10, which explained And he spotted it again in also occurring, but not to a It seems a well- the Force Training School at the first paragraph of the great extent. Over the past HQ had changed its name to "Fun Day" story on the same Book". three months there have been meaning pedestrian had Essex Police Training page, and the second para- A NEW investigative interview training package for four murders in Durres, Mr mistaken an open coal School. graph of our story about police officers is introduced in Essex this month. The former provides a model for effective inves- Koci said. fire for a "blaze" and This move, we explained, "Quik-Kufs". Shameful! The aim of the package is interviewing victims and Following their visit Mr was in line with changing the Pc Rose asked, "Perhaps if tigative interviewing, the tried to smash down to standardise training witnesses as well as suspects latter sets out rules, Codes Koci said he would like to emphasis of police work the unmentionable word is no across the country, in order of a crime. see Albanian officers trained the door. Having had away from the physical of Practice and best practice. longer to be associated with to achieve a national stan- in Essex to learn the British no luck he dialled 999 implications of the word us, then some consistency is T~~ handbooks are on Officers requiring further "Force", towards that of pro- called for?" dard of interview. their way to every Essex information should contact way of policing and said he and left fire crews to viding a service. "Poor old Ed - hove this The programme involves Police officer, entitled the D1 Steve Bright at Essex was keen for more English explain to the bemused Y;, just column inches won't affect your pkrfor- a five-day training course, to "Guide to Interviewing" and Police Training School on police officers to come to occupant. away, on Page 8, the offend- mance indicators!" develop officers' skills in the "Interviewer's Rule Ednet 2750. Albania as "missionaries". 4 THE LAW, APRIL 1993

Good from tragedy

BACK in October, it came as a great shock to The handicaps differ in feel, etc, to stimulate ( find someone knocking at my door at 11.30 at severity and each house calm down the childre night to inform me that my husband Chris had is equipped to deal with accordingly. been killed whilst on duty on the M25. individual needs as well BY having such a roo~ The subsequent funeral has come out of the situa- as all of the children's in use it will help a was handled with dignity tion. I am very pleased to needs as a whole. more people for a longe and with the utmost con- inform you all that a total period of time. The money is to be As Chris loved kids, sideration to my wishes. of £3,500 was raised in used to set up a multi- It was the saddest, yet donations to Hargrave would like to take thi sensory room, within one opportunity to sincere1 of the thank everyone for givin life - especially when I Hargrave House is the to be in operation by saw the vast amount of key name to a small September). so generously. officers lining the road to gmup of houses that look Dawn Wiggin after mentally and physi- Different atmospheres St Andrews Roac old the good days . However, a lot of good cally handicapped children. will be created by sound, Boreham More discipline less crime No paid thuas on NEWS item No I: A court backs a father's right to spank his unruly sons with a belt. No 2: A police patrol called to one of nine separate incidents of joy riding on a housing estate was stoned by youths. our streets- lease- -H The answer is clear - a little more of No I will ensure a little less of No 2. WITH reference to Mr Jennings' letter in thc Mrs M. B. Laidlaw, March Law, I and many other people still Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, think vigilantes are the wrong type of people tc Carters Close, Clacton-on-Sea. have patrolling our streets. I know Pittmans Field would probably not wish School to take part in having reunion vigilante patrols. I AM trying to trace pas1 If so called vigilantes pupils and staff of Windsor were patrolling the School, Hamm BFPO. streets, gangs of thugs Germany. would think nothing of I know that some joined the police force. A reunion ir having a go at them to being arranged in June 1992 test them (it happened in for all the past pupils and staff America in March '9 1. it of this school. became a gang war). I Please contact (with SAE) either Mr Bob Jordan, Windsor think crime go up Society, Greenacre, Shepherds in this case. It wouldn't L,,,. Comoton Down, be much of a crime Winchester, H& S021 2AB deterrent would it? or Mrs Karen Drake, 58B High Street, Halstead, Essex CM9 I am all for the quiet 2JB. Tenerife. HOW the headquarters skid pan looked in days gone by. life and am no coward. Karen Drake Maybe if a thug had a knife I would have a go, if he had a gun, I'm ANONYMOUS! sorry, number one THE editors of The Law wish Kick the habit for just £5.99, comes first. to remind readers that we can- I also think the police not accept anonymous letters HAVING read .the with a fag going, you "This is going to be a non- drag is the loo. no longer wanted to for publication. would not wish for vigi- We received two anony- March issue of The obviously weren't under smoking Force" (sorry, So, to all you smokers, smoke. Since then I have lantes to be patrolling Law, I felt I must enoughpressure. Service,) and overnight here is my help from been a non-smoker, as has mous letters this month, one Times change and with the smokers were rounded someone who used to my wife. streets. signed BMW and the other write to ask whether Like Mr Jennings and from a hunt saboteur in it the Service. Instead of up and told that the habit smoke. It is not my inten- All in all, I have intro- response to the centre spread you consider attending courses and would no longer be toler- tion to preach. It is not my duced the book to nine I were when wewere feature in the March Law. using my waking up to a nice ated. intention to promote any other people. Of those, all both in the services we On request we can print to help others in the cooked breakfast, we were article. My story is simple. have stopped. It's no mira- were the experts then, Name and Address Supplied job. given freshly squeezed Routine Like almost all smokers cle cure and I can't guar- the police are the experts but only for writers who iden- It concerns a poem sub- grapefruit juice. I would imagine that I would have liked nothing antee it will work but it tified themselves to the edi- now, so come on Mr tors. mitted by Lynda Barkway And then, to cap it all, those telling smokers this better than to stop smok- probably will. Jennings, no paid thugs on the subject of smokers. us smokers were herded were non smokers, as I'm ing. Then one day, my The name of the book is on our streets please. THE LAW welcomes I began smoking at the into a corner, by the win- sure they never gave one wife, who also smoked, How To Stop Smoking by I would like to read letters from all our age of 13 and gradually dow, in order that we thought as to how it would began reading a book Ian Carr. The price is readers. Please address increased my intake to 50 could enjoy one of the last affect the daily routine of given to her by a friend. It £5.99, or the cost of a cou- Mr Jennings' pro- them to: per day. remaining non-healthy the smoker. told of the psychological ple of day's smoking. On gramme text and report The Editors, The Law, But of course, in those habits. Are the decision makers reasons behind smoking behalf of the non smokers, on vigilantes, if so my Essex Police Press days most people smoked It appears to me that a really that much out of and step by step it gave I apologise to all smokers address can be obtained Office, Police HQ, and this job in particular lot of thought has gone touch with reality not to her a whole new outlook. for others' lack of fore- from the editor. P.O. Box No. 2, did absolutely nothing to into the new "non smok- realise that in many cases I flicked through this thought. Mr K. Page, Springfield, discourage it. Indeed, if ing" campaign. I mean, the only places available book. By the time I was PS Gordon Muir Pittmans Field, Chelmsford, you didn't walk round someone, somewhere said: to the smoker for a quick halfway through I knew I Grays. Harlow. Essex CM2 6DA. THE LAW, APRIL 1993 5 Anniversary Ockendon's not such a bad place celebration IT WILL be exactly 25 years since Stanway Traffic Garage ANYONE who has ever ventured into South ago. station cleaner to the echoed by DC Phil He explained: "I didn't Inspector have a Say in Pullinger: a was officially opened on Ockendon will know that it is not the most pic- Saturday May 29. turesque of Essex towns. come here by choice but how the station is run. close knit community in To commemorate this And if you step into the station, probably far But the officers who industrialised, anti-public here I have no anniversary, Sgt Bob Bourne CID YOU won't find a bad bettex than bigger is arranging an informal work there feel it's about council estate, a terrible regrets. There's a widely Ass makes word to be said about the "It's a difficult area to social evening for all retired, time the place, its resi- place to work, In fact it-s held misconception of Ockendon. The area is in work because the people ex and current officers, plus dents, the council and quite the contrary. It's a partners, who have served at hash of it fact more residential than Memories of the divi- are a breed apart. The their colleagues were ,,ice place to work and the crime is Stanway Garage. A DOPEY donkey used given the pat on the bilck most of the residents are industrial and the majority sion go back 25 years for There will be a licensed as a drug carrier ate the bar, plus refreshments from they deserve. 100 per cent supportive of of residents are pro- Det-Sgt Bob Wright. As a theftsdrug-related, or burglaries, be it butcar evidence when police It has to be said there the police." police." 22-yes-old new recruit he 7.30pm. swooped. As the mule are worse places to live Because of its 'reputa- As general visual his first job being a We tend get a lot Of Invitations have been sent, sudden death at 6.30 in information from the older but apologies to any officers slumped to the ground in and work. Although pre- tion', recruiting officers is improvements are made to residents. overlooked. Contact Bob a coma police in dominantly council run often a problem but, once Ockendon, the station too the "The counc~lhas also Bourne on 0206 7625 12 or He's never looked back Morocco had to release there are few unsightly there, very few look back has had a facelift and in helped with the way it has internally on 4473. and quite frankly says: the suspect. blocks and work is con- as they settle in to a sta- its forward thinking mode redeveloped the houslng.n stantly being carried out tion with high morale and has done away with con- "I'm glad South four of the DCs Volunteers Sex video to improve the overall a good sense of humour. sultative committees Ockendon has a bad re~u- based at south &kendon look. One such officer is replacing them with tation, it means no one is asked to be transferred needed Station Inspector Mick NB0 Glen Westley who supervisors' meetings. after my Job. It really 1s a traps killer there and right across the THE ESSEX Association of Thwaites said: "People was sent to South Held every six weeks, it smashing place to work." board officers Insist "it's a Boys' Clubs is a major youth MURDER victim see South Ockendon as an Ockendon about a year means everyone from the These feelings are super place to work." charity within the county. It Richard Consentino has 42 affiliated clubs and trapped his killer by some 3,000 members. It is looking for volunteers filming his own death. to give up one evening each Richard had hidden week during term time to visit the camera to record sex clubs in the local area and romps with his wife but forge closer links with other organisations. it was still rolling when NlCATlONS COMMU The aim is to make clubs

term cost reauctlon In Dennis Kitteridge said: "We that arise from time to time. maintenance. are the first Force to take The Association is also At present "pooled" this route as far as we are looking for people who have

r~rcaylrak cuarrrls vur wc feel it will reduce mainte- NO knowledge of the youth Service Is required as a nance costs considerably in induction programme will be - the long term having undertaken with volunteers to already seen that the fau1t ensure they have the neces- :ly to be able rate is much lower. sary skills. ~esearchhas shown July it is hopid that all to differentiate between a ..we usually get four The Association will of ~1.lthat hetween 5n tn 60 ner nfficers (almnct 3 nnnl fault and a bad signal. years from a radio, we course meet out of pocket 2 antlclpate that the next gen- expenses Incurred while on . business.

a Years and ll0pe tnat tne a team of committed vouth

drnnned tn a9 Inw as twn sho~~ldhe fi~llven11innPd have a light-weight radio generation." 264783.

show A RECORD number ducing an advice leaflet for Computer; £ 100, Chf. Insp. Squad, computerisation of system; £50, Sgt. Alan King. of officers and civilians motorists involved in road by Jenny Grinter John Kelly, HQ, letters to vic- records. Colchester, fingerprint tims of crime; £ 100, Ds. Ted £50, Ds. Robin Wyatt, reminder on charge room A FILM crew following have won cash awards accidents, to money-saving front-line police in Leeds schemes such as comput- Department, or via their line Watson, retired, formerly HQ Basildon, Special Branch computer; £50, Pc. Harry for their innovative SOC. transportation of computer system; £50, Det. Sexton, Chelmsford Traffic, got stuck in when hard- erised stock control sys- manager. pressed cops started mak- ideas aimed at improv- exhibits; £100, Ds. Ted Chf. Insp. Trevor Crosby, HQ HGVlPSV stop check form; tems. Watson, change to cheque CDU, computerised budget £50, Sgt. Roland Taylor, ing arrests. ing quality of service Awards 1992: The 17th annual awards £300, Sgt. Ken Dodd, HQ fraud procedure. management system; £50, DC. Southend, notification of con- The fly-on-the-wall team and increasing the effi- were presented this month by Crime Prevention, Sold £75, Supt. Mick Abraham, Dave Lowe, Southend, stolen ditional bail by fax; £50, Pc. downed cameras and ciency of Essex Police. Deputy Chief Constable Peter Secure scheme; £200, Chf. Basildon, addition of photo- vehicle crime analysis; £50, Pete Erskine, HQ IT, Stacker microphones and helped Twenty-two employees Simpson, who praised many Insp. Denis Sheppard, graph to Pedlar's Certificate; Sgt. Richard Nightingale, software; £50, Sgt. Chris detain five suspects in one this year received awards ideas as ways of reducing Brentwood, Beat Team initia- £50, Sgt. David Starr, Rayleigh, leaflet for members Sleap, Essex Police Training bureaucracy and increasing week. totalling £1,825 under the tive; £ 150, Chf. Insp. Ray Southend, drugs procedure of the public involved in an School, certificate for comple- the effectiveness of the Force. tion of probation; £50, DC. Force Suggestion Scheme. Newman, Benfleet, Basildon flow chart; £50, Mr David RTA. He appealed for even more Summers, HQ TSU, comput- £50, Mr Norman Dave Webb, Southend, public- Nut case The top award of £300 sickness study. suggestions to be forthcoming £ 100, Mr Mick Lawrence, erised stock control system; Eastbrook, HQ Photographic, ity poster for submission of STEFANO Meninghetti went to Sgt. Ken Dodd next year. HQIR, Stolen Vehicle £50, DC.Tom Atkins, HQ Car computerised stock control intelligence forms. was given a suspended jail from HQ Crime 1992 saw a total of 167 sentence for theft in Italy Prevention for his "Sold items registered under the - then pinched his Secure" scheme, which has scheme, compared with 84 the won Government acclaim previous year. Of these, 59 lawyer's briefcase as he came from constables, 42 left the court. and is about to be launched from sergeants and 23 from nationally. civilian staff. Crane gang Brentwood-based Chief A total of 38 items was pre- A GANG who broke into a Inspector Denis Sheppard sented to the awards panel, builder's yard at Moulton, won £200 for the Beat comprised of representatives Team project, which has of the Superintendents' Northants, escaped in a 25- Association, Police Federation ton crane which reached combined quality of ser- vice, community policing and NALGO. Any successful just l0mph. . idea implemented by the and crime prevention into Force during the year auto- Wee was a single policing package. matically goes forward to be Other successful sugges- considered for an award. tions ranged from the inge- Anyone with a suggestion robbed niously simple ideas of to improve the quality of ser- BURGLARS who broke awarding a certificate of vice provided or the efficiency into a medical lab in achievement to probation- of the Force is invited to sub- California looking for ers to mark the completion mit details direct to the Project DEPUTY Chief Constable Peter Simpson (right) congratulates the winners of the three highest awards under Co-ordination Unit of HQ drugs stole 23 urine sam- of their training, and pro- the Force Suggestion Scheme, from left, Chf. Insp. Ray Newman, Chf. Insp. Denis Sheppard and Sgt. Ken ples. Management Support Dodd. 6 THE LAW, APRIL 1993

MENTION the words press or journalist and many officers used to good effect when it questions, it is, after all, what is attracting press interest. view that a press officer is n better will panic and suddenly lose the ability to communicate, and comes to enhancing the police they've been trained to do. There is a press officer on call needed because of the early h01 yet every officer refers to a newspaper, radio station or TV reputation in the minds of the But as Mr Simpson points 24 hours a day, contactable via But if the duty press officer show daily to obtain news and information. public. out: "The press office NEEDS to headquarters information room. notified immediately he or s know all the details - it doesn't Officers should make use of the can then make a 6am or 7am sti press With the reputation of the worth taking". Appeals for witnesses, mean all the details will be service be it to attend an incident and be prepared for the fir 'gutter press' it's The police need the press campaigns and initiatives, or just for advice. batch of press enquiries. traffic warnings, charity released to the press." understandable that some and it is possible to strike up a Once the facts of a case have They should not wait for press Officers should be aware tt relations events, and general advice officers are worried about good working relationship been established, a press officer to turn up, they should anticipate there is a press tape giving f~ saying the wrong thing or even particularly with the locals. such as crime prevention can TO HELP officers when they can liaise with the investigating media interest and notify a press details of incidents of pre saying the right thing and being To this end officers should all be channelled through the talk to the media, the Press officer and decide which details off~ceras soon as possible. interest. This can be updated misquoted. try to nieet the needs of the media. Office has produced a simple to release and which to hold A prime example would be a any time of the day from a1 But as a Force which press which are constant and And where possible pocket-sized guide. back for operational reasons. murder discovered at 2am. The phone by a press office or by t encourages openess with the often demand instant individual officers should Officers should remember officer in charge may take the HeadquartersInspector. Information Roo It is designed to be easy to press, Deputy Chief Constable, responses. make themselves available for that just because the police don't use, with a subject index Peter Simpson feels "it is a risk After all the media can be quotes, interviews and give certain information to the covering areas likely to attract pictures. Essex does not press it doesn't mean they won't press interest such as road helieve in "a nnlire find out through other means.

the press officeo,,' ~d~~~~2450. RIGHT: Press at Royal Visit supervised by Chief Insp. Roger Grimwade. (Photo credit Essex Chronicle)...... THE LAW, APRIL 1993 7 Halstead Pc takes 26 tonnes of aid to the people of warmtorn Croatia RmCaring Alan joins convoy of hope

During office hours press fficers (4 full-time, 2 part time ssistants) are available to give ie police and press general help nd advice with media matters icluding the production of press eleases to promote various iitiatives, campaigns, appeals tc. Mr Simpson, who is a frequent isitor to the press office, said: The importance Essex Police laces on it's're~ationshi~with le media is illustrated by the irect link between the press ftice and chief officers."

-, They were left with nothing. every room in the building was from the Serbian side of the river. wanted to deliver humanitarian aid. hospital in Pakrac, which had been shelled for two days. 8 THE LAW, APRIL 1993 Not a lot of people

attracts up to 8,000 visitors each year, raises substantial DID you know that during 1992 Essex Police A total of 118,998 Fixed sums for the benevolent responded to 286 emergency calls every day, Penalty Tickets were funds of the three emergen- attended 493 injury road accidents every month issued, generating f 1.5 cy services, as well as help- and dealt with 1,102 reports of lost and found million in revenue. ing dozens of local chari- property every week? before Magistrates Courts While media attention As in previous years, the on criminal charges, and place On Sunday, August often focuses on rising majority of crimes were 1,903 people appeared 22 at the Bats footbal' crime rates, the increasing committed against proper- before the Crown Court. ground in East Tilbury. . demands on the service are ty, a total of 95 per cent of Attractions include the sometimes overlooked. all crime.

motor vehicles to 20,524, a said more volunteers were decrease of a half of one

Wardens were also assault- The number of incidents ed. The good work of police invitation .

10 Special Constables, Sussex, are invited to the party lue of three Traffic Wardens, one at the South of England ered. Police Cadet, one civilian Showground, Ardingly, on Essex also saw an Essex officers dealt with employee and the Essex 24 from 2pm to 6pm. For an invitation contact the S in Police TV Unit.

from the courts.

Peter Simpson said the

had not been formally CO-ordi- where a death has affected the amount of credibility in a per- Be warned though, this nated and he could foresee the family and there is a need for son who is able to say, "I know work requires a firm sense of benefits of mutual support. somebody who has experi- how you feel, I have been self understanding, for reliving The group had the benefit enced the same feelings to be there myself'. old experiences may prove to

WE ALL know the Government is putting the squeeze on public spending but this is ridiculous! i On the very day that Essex Police unveiled its latest weapon in he campaign to kill speed on the county's roads, this "For Sale" sign went up alongside the new speed detection camera. The unfortunate juxta-positioning was -captured on fihn by Colchester-based photographer Steve Brading, and is reproduced courtesy of the Evening Gazette. Guess the estate agents could describe this one as cosy? THE LAW, APRIL 1993 9 On your marks .THE NEW Automatic Fingerprint Recognition (AFR) system will be up and running in Essex before the l lb (500g) bananas end of the year. 112 tsp Wholegrain mustard 2 tablespoons whisky Essex is one of 37 police 5 fl oz (150ml) soured cream - I Garlic clove, crushed forces in England and Wales or creme fraiche which have formed a consortium 114 oz Butter to introduce a computerised fin- 6 level tablespoons demerara gerprint system, and several of cq$allised root ginger these forces have already gone live with AFR. 1 tsp fresh chopped parsley It means that not only will 1 sliced mushroom Essex officers be able to search Scoop out and liquidise a RIPE 2 tbsp distilled malt vinegar Peel and thinly slice or mash the more than 100,000 records held Honeydew melon and a blood 2 tbsp soft brown sugar bananas into three individual in the county for a match with a 2 tbsp groundnut oil mark found at the scene of a orange (any orange will do but this 4 tbsp fresh orange juice ramekin dishes. crime, but they will have access gives a nice colour). quarter t.sp ground ginger Mix in the whisky. Mix together the cheese, eggs, to records nationwide. Add the finely chopped Chinese 2 t.sp cornflour Stir soured cream or the creme When AFR goes live, in chicken, garlic, mustard, salt and crystallised ginger. fraiche and spread over the December, it will be more impor- pepper and beat well. tant than ever for the Fingerprint bananas to cover completely. Pour into individual dishes and bake Freeze mix until almost firmish Bureau at HQ to receive good and blend thoroughly (Doing this Chill for as long as possible. sets of prints. for 20 minutes in a preheated oven Officers are confident the gas mark 4 (350 degrees Fahrenheit) step again may be a nuisance but Sprinkle the sugar over the top AFR system will enable them to adding the mushroom for the last improves the sorbet). and flash under a hot grill to carry out much wider searches. Their expertise will be concen- five minutes. Re-freeze to sorbet consistency. trated on comparing marks with the fingerprints of likely suspects identified by the computer, and preparing evidence. TClophy for bravery A Prizewinners Menu L BRIGHTLINGSEA- The winners BASED Pc Steven Benn- Cottage Bake ett has been awarded the Wilson Trophy for his brave actions at a house Homemade Melon, Orange and fire in St Osyth in January last year. Ginger Sorbet The trophy is awarded taste it all! annually to the Essex officer performing the most merito- IT'S time to end the sus- run in conjunction with the The winners, whose recipes Road, Colchester. Force's "Look After Your Heart" Mixed Vegetables with Orange rious act. pense and prepare for the are printed above, are: Judging the best main course wholesome feast! committee, was to promote Starter: Cottage Bake, Sgt was particularly difficult with Sauce The Betts Trophy, for the The Low's Healthy Choice healthy eating by showing it Jon de Vries, stationed at two other dishes coming close: Traffic Warden performing recipe judges have drooled does not need to mean boring Harlow. French-style chicken and apri- the most meritorious actions over your tempting selection food - nor spending all day soak- Intermediate Course: cots, and Cod steaks with tomato in assisting the police, has of mouth-watering delicacies ing lentils! Homemade Melon, Orange and and basil sauce (plus a touch of Banana Brulee been jointly awarded to and, after much deliberation, We asked for recipes for Ginger Sorbet, Supt Michael sherry and half-fat cream!) starters, main courses and Frost, seconded staff, CPTU Among the desserts, Donna Hardy and Anita selected a sumptuous winning desserts. But with a delicious- Rogers of Epping for chas- meal. Harrogate. Grapefruit and Ginger jelly was sounding sorbet among the Main Course: Mixed vegeta- We were delighted with the a close runner-up. ing an escaped prisoner in entries we have plumped for bles with Orange Sauce, Sgt high standard of entries to our So, congratulations to our February last year. Their four winners whose recipes will Rennie Chivers, stationed at winners, and thanks to everyone competition, if a little disap- actions resulted in his speedy be cooked and served up in style Clacton. else who took the trouble to return to custody. pointed with the number. at the Prizewinners' meal. Dessert: Banana Brulee, enter. Hope you enjoy trying out made a difficult task for The Millard Trophy for It The winners, each with a James Binns, King George the winning recipes. the judging panel of "Look guest, will be invited to Police the greatest contribution to After Your Heart" committee Headquarters to dine with serving the community and chairman, Supt Peter Durr, Deputy Chief Constable Peter furthering police/public rela- Essex Food Services Contract Simpson and the competition tions is awarded to Chf. Insp. Manager Graham Martin, and judges. Dennis Rensch for his chari- Law editor Jenny Grinter. Their recipes will be prepared NEEDY children had an ty fundraising work. We judged each recipe with by Force caterers. Essex Food Easter chocolate bonan- Services and served in the small Pc John Rickards, based at marks out of ten for originali- dining room. za, thanks to an Eggstra- the Training School at HQ, ty, healthy eating value, how After sampling the four dish- ordinary concert by the wins the Sir Jonathan Peel appetising it sounded, and es, judging will then take place Essex Police Band. Trophy for the highest placed how inexpensive and simple to for the overall winner - who will The Band's "Easter Egg Essex officer in the police pro- prepare it was. receive a £50 meal for two at an Concert" produced motion exam to Sergeant. The aim of the competition, a Essex restaurant of their choice. bumper harvest of 448 chocolate eggs which were S.0.A. - SOUTH OCKENDON distributed to children's (Temporary Vacancy) homes and under privi- leged children throughout the county. RETIRED? The idea for a concert, Has the euphoria of retirement subsided! Have you had with admission by Easter your fill of decorating, gardening, golf or enjoying your- NEIGHBOURHOOD Egg, came from former self? Beat officers in Rayleigh band secretary Wilf Do you yearn for a challenge, a break from the 'Other and Leigh-on-Sea have Kennedy, and the event Half', or just to earn an extra 'Bob or two'? linked up with a local was held for the first time A vacancy occurs in April to cover the absence of a Mazda dealer to help last year. Station Officer's Assistant at South Ockendon Police increase community Again this year the band Station, during the period of her maternity leave. awareness of car crime. played to a full house at Duties will include shiftwork; 8am - 4pm, 4pm - 12 Westleigh Mazda of the Marconi Club in midnight, 7 days per week for which a 14% shift London Road, Leigh, has Chelmsford. The collection allowance is payable plus additional payment for weekend loaned a 323F car of eggs was boosted by a AN Egg-cited youngster adds to the Easter Egg mountain at the Band concert. working. the Sub-Division for two donation 0f40 E~~~~~ years. by Tesco at Thurrock. Christchurch, Chelmsford (Essex Police). mance of the highest quali- Salary is within Scale 3 £9,930 - f 10,644 per annum plus It will be used to promote Outer Fringe Allowance. at the end of February. Rigid Containers, for- ty, rewarded by enthusias- security In the presence of Chief merly known tic applause throughout, We are looking for a recently retired S.O.A. or Police car as CONTA1NERS- as GUS as providing a valuable ESSEX POLICE JOINT Constable John Burrow, Footware Band of and a standing ovation at Officer, experienced in the use of I.R.I.S., able to quickly additional resource for polic- the two bands joined forces Kettering, is among the the end. absorb up to date procedures. ing the area. BAND CONCERT Tickets were sold out Interested persons should write without delay to: Crime Prevention Officer for the second time, under UK's half dozen premier Roger Moore said, G'This is well in advance for another the alternating batons of brass bands. The audience and the The Divisional Administration Officer, Grays Police Station, Brooke Road, Grays, Essex RM17 SBX, giving an excellent example of a full house at the Band's Bandmaster John Berry- Playing as one enlarged Essex Police Band hope a details of relevant police experience. local business acting in part- joint concert with the Rigid man (Rigid Containers) unit, the two bands gave repeat performance can be nership with the police." Containers Band, held at and Graham Sheldon the audience a perfor- arranged next year. 10 THE LAW, APRIL 1993

mr:r~KY r sSm~:a:j:rX .B A I,P,A, NEWS Tour of London Mn)=ESSEXBHANCBII SOUTH East Essex by ~~~d~~ oakley at Grays Police Station Fred Dvson Branch were vleased for 23rd April. Teams of to be joined b^y mem- visit to the Guildhall in four will be made wel- hers of Mid Essex and the City. No, the tables come by our organiser, North East Essex were not laid out for our Steve Hunt. Branches for the con- meal there, instead we The Regional Ten Pin ducted Tour of went to Docklands finish- Bowling Competition is London. ing up with a meal in the being arranged by Derek Captain Kidd, where we LiQemembership On arriving at the Gibbons of S. E. Essex at were made very wel- Silver Vaults the ladies Chelmsford Bowl on 7th come. had their handbags May. If you cannot play Our thanks go to our searched on the way in. why not come and sup- two volunteer coach port the experts? for Dick We must have looked drivers "The Two Giggins honest as no one was June 18th is the date Grahams" (Graham searched on the way out. for the Bar-b-Que. Please AT THE well attended Lowes and Graham The display of silver Oakley). let John Swanborough Annual General Meeting know if you are coming of ten Region held at for sale was bewildering Only twice during the on 0268 735473. Police HQ on March 17, as were many of the trip did we have to move our Chairman Roger prices. traffic cones to get our The coach trip to Richardson presented Then on to Battersea coach round, and West Newmarket on 30th July recently retired branch Park for a picnic lunch End Central only had to is booking fast, please Social Secretary Dick before touring the sights send out two officers to ring Gordon Oakley on Giggins with a Life with that well known tour hold up traffic for us. For 0268 734692, or if in any Membership for his work guide, "Gordon Oakley." our future events, we other branch, contact for the branch and IPA The tour included a have fixed the Quiz Night your Social Secretary. over the years. Dick and his wife Molly have been stalwart IPA members from early days, and wherever they have CHELMSFORD had the recent' pension humour. been they have played a BRANCH A.G.M. increase included in their A new committee was full part in IPA activities. Members are reminded last payment. It was not elected with Mike Dick picked up the reins that the AGM will be earth shattering but it was Blackwell as chairman, as Headquarters IPA Social held at Police an increase. My pre- Reg Shelley as secretary, Secretary in the early Headquarters on Christmas forecast of 3 Jim Watson as treasurer eighties, continuing with Saturday 24th April, per cent was not that far and Dave Westrop to Mid-Essex branch upon its off target. formation. commencing at understudy for the secre- In thanks, Dick said 10.30am. Light refresh- COLCHESTER tary or treasurer when what a pleasure it had been ments will be available BRANCH required. to undertake the job, par- from loam. Hope to see by John Powell The new chairman and ticularly in a branch where Mid-Essex branch IPA Chairman Roger Richardson (left) presenting Dick a few of you there. Colchester & Clacton secretary indicated that the IPA spirit was so Giggins with his Life Membership. Dick is accompanied by his wife Molly. COACH TRIP Branch held their AGM more will be done to cul- strong. Major Ferid Tahja, Head London they were shown our guests we returned The coach trip to at Colchester Police tivate a more social atmo- He looked forward to of Information Service, many famous landmarks home. Cadbury World on Station on Friday 2nd sphere with monthly many more years activity and Major Luan Hoxha, including Downing Street. FORTHCOMING Saturday 10th April, April. meetings during the win- with the branch and wished Head of Division of Public It was here that Cordon, After ten years of dedi- ter months, with invited his successor Bill Fancourt EVENTS was well supported. We Order. All hold Army with a little know how, was had two coaches full, cated service to the speakers, quiz teams and every success. ranks. able to get them into Friday May 7: Inter- apart from last minute branch as Secret- 'Get Togethers' with We arranged to meet the Downing Street where they branch Ten Pin Bowling cancellations due to ill- aryITreasurer, Len Cole other branch members of ALBANIAN VISIT three officers at HQ to take had their photographs competition at the has decided to step down. N.A.R.P.O. in Essex and ness. Sorry that a few of ON April 7, our them to London on a sight- taken standing outside the Chelmsford Bowl. We are sorry to see him across the borders. Chairman Roger seeing tour and to visit door of No. 10. Organised by S.E. Branch. you had to miss out. go as he had done such a Richardson, Life Member Contact Derek Gibbons on Regarding the coach places of interest. Lunch was taken at New The day proved very good job whilst in office. Dick Ciggins, SE Southend (0702) 420460. outing to Hever Castle on We picked up Gordon at Scotland Yard. Here we popular. For once the Our chairman Les Chairman Cordon Oakley his home where they were were joined by an Saturday June 26: Trip to sun shone and an enjoy- Saturday 12th June, there and myself played host to Brewer also decided to are only four seats left. shown his "Den" of Police Albanian lady, Julie Goga, Dover by coach, departing able day was had by all. three Albanian police offi- who is a producer at "Bush HQ 0930. On arrival a look step down after three Also could those that memorabilia, with which (Hope you have not cers. they were greatly House" in BBC World around Dover and lunch years in office, in his have booked please let They were Arianit Koci impressed. Service Albanian Section. before going to the "Dover eaten all that chocolate own words, "To make me have their cheaues as . 1st captain gnd Chief of It was here that Roger It was this lady who taught Experience". A stop on the yet). way for a Younger man". soon as possible,'made International Affairs and presented them with a Koci his English in way home for a meal. PENSIONS He has chaired our meet- payable to N.A.R.P.O. Protocol Office (and can Mid-Essex IPA plaque. Albania. After an enjoy- Coach and admission costs INCREASE ings with great diploma- speak perfect English), £10. The coach starts from On our arrival in able and interesting day for Everyone should have cy and a good sense of plontnn Do ;l,,ro ,, P+ot;nn

------LrUULILL 1 "..b\, bAIU..UO .L0 r BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX~ ATARI Mono computer history, low mileage, £2,700. ext. 2269. condolences to the family "S 0930 hours* I I monitor. Boxed and looks Contact Pc Golding, FOUR man Bell tent used of Pc Bernard Bucklee, Road Car Park I I like new. £65. Contact PS Laindon Traffic on (0268) twice. Very good condition Aged 94 who retired in and Luc~ I I Taylor on (0206) 395 173. 787628. £200. Contact Pc Simpson. 1946, and who died on Lane0945hours. I I BONSAI TREES. If you CITROEN BX Saloon roof Sandon Dog Section on March I l th. I I know anything about Bonsai rack. As new, used once for (0245) 41 3616. I I trees please ring Amanda two week holiday. Cost £ 116 MAESTRO I .6HLS, 1983, I I Drane on ext. 2631. new, bargain now at £60. A registration, very good I 1 BOYS drop handle Peugeot Contact Supt Tony Davies condition, £650. Contact I 1 racing bicycle. Suit 8 to 12 on (0702) 3443 17. John Wright CSB Shrub I I year old. Very good condi- CORNWALL, Polperro. End, ext. 4591 or (0255) ESSEX Police extends its good wishes to the following I t~on£75. Contact Pc Astbury Chalet sleeps 415. Heated 4205 13. officers and civilians who are retiring: I I on (0268) 793045. indoor and outdoor pools. ONE PIECE leather motor- I Pc Derrek Fuller, 17.4.93. Basildon Court, 30 yrs. BUNGALOW. Two bed, Club, all facilities. £55 to cycle suit. Rivetts Grand Insp Jack Dorling, 02.05.93. Wickford, 31 yrs, 42 days. I lounge diner, double glared. £195~~.Craig Bailey - Prix, redlblack, 44" chest. I I DCJohn Wooffit, 09.05.93. Grays, 30 yrs, 62 days. new conservatory, close to (0279) 653570 or (0279) Very good condition, worn Pc John Bray, 31.05.93. Crown Ct Liaison, 30 yrs, 79 I I shops at Golden Cross, 757601. twice. £ 175 ono. Contact DS I days. Rochford. Garage, well ENTERPRISE dinghy (reg Tony Browne on 6682. PS John Watts, 20.06.93. Tr Management, 28 yrs, 81 I I maintained garden, £69,500. no. 21585). Marine ply SPECTRUM computer 1 Name and Rank ...... 1 Contact Sgt Harle on 0702 superb condition, racing and with over 400 games plus days. Mrs B. L. Buttling, 28.02.93. Typist, Braintree, 5 yrs. Il Station ...... Home Tel ...... 1 545567. cruising sails. Snipe trailer, joystick and other acces- I CITROEN BX 19 GTi, D launching trolley, self bail- sories. f 100 ono. Contact Pc Mrs W. Copeman, 01.03.93. PIT Cleaner, E.P.T.S. 12 I Date ...... Signed ...... I Registration, electric win- ers, boat cover, £ 1,575 ono. Kalar at Brentwood on yrs. L,, - -,,- -, ,------A dows, sunroof, red, service Contact Supt Lee Weavers (0277) 26221 2. Mr D. J. Fricker, 21.03.93. Comms Officer, HQ. 9 yrs. 4 THE LAW, APRIL 1993 11 Colchester Police 26 St. Osyth 5 A GOOD victory by Colchester against an experi- enced side which mainly consisted of players from Clacton Rugby Club. The start of the game went with the visitors, the game being played at Colchester Rugby Club's ground, which is the home ground also for the police. St. Osyth scored first through a quick penalty, enabling their forwards to push over for a try. For the first half St. Osyth had the majority of the play, however were unable to capitalise due to good defensive work by scrum-half, Jason Boots and the back row and in particular, Fraser Mcrae. In the second half the police were much more organised in the forwards and it was due to their work that fly-half, Tim Johqstone was able to score two tries early in the second half. After this the police had all the play in the sec- ond half, which resulted in two further tries by wing-forward, John Simpson and a good individu- al try by man of the match, Fraser Mcrae, the No. 8 for the police. Colchester Police 12 Colchester Rugby Club 17 Back Row - Left to Right PC Malcolm Dyer, PC Tim Johnstone (capt), SC Simon Fitch, SC Melvin Patterson, PC Dave Wright, DC Bill THIS was the last game for Colchester Police and Tetheridge, PC Car1 Dines, PC Gary Veal, PC Neil Everitt. Front Row - Left to Right PC John Simpson, PS Tony Francis, PC Matt Garrett, easily the hardest game they would play for the PC Jason Boots, PC Alan Pudney, PC Adrian Sharp, PC Marc Barry. season, with Colchester Rugby Club fielding a I combined side from threeAsexpectedduring of their sides. Good defence l Walk on the wild side the game the majority GREATER Manchester Police are organising a long of the play went with distance walk for Sunday June 6, across the moors and Colchester, whose for- countryside of West Lancashire. I wards dominated the The 33 mile circular walk starts and finishes in scrums and line out, Tottington and in fine weather it offers panoramic views of Manchester, the Cheshire plain, the West Lancashire plain, the coast and the Pennines. The entry fee is £5 per head and includes a commemo- thanks to good individ- rative t-shirt to all entrants and certificate to all finishers, ual play by fly-half, together with food and drink on completion. Tony Francis, enabling Bed and Breakfast acommodation is available at a cost wing-forward, Dave 1 off 12.50 per head per night. I Wright. a simwle trv. For more details write to Sgt 'A' 3775 Glover, Roll Call ~;om tiere ' on l Office, Greater Manchester Police, 'A. Division, Bootle 1 Street, Manchester M2 5GU or phone 061 856 3014 I (work), 0204 706160 (home). F22ZZiBf:rZ."triession. in quick succes- to Colchester

fit-ct ..roe T~Pn klr 1.10~ h-lf11~11 WUJ much the same with Colchester having the majority of the play, but and the rest of the police winger, Andy Simpson, Colchester scored one being full-back, Alan were unable to score backs. to score a superb try further try before the Pudney, whose kicks to due to the good defen- The police then running in from the half end of the game to give touch and tackling sive work of Jason turned the defence into way line to score the the final result. played a major part in Boots and Alan Pudnev attack by setting up second police try. Man of the match the ~olicesides defence.

other people from being Cons Kevin Hemsworth, suitable courses for ajl VETERANS able to hire it, a non- Billericay; Cons Paul members of competitors' refundable deposit of £5 Jarvis, Brentwood, Sgt families, including juniors CRICKET will now be enforced. Edwin Cross, Southend; and novices. MARATHON THE Cambridge Half Cons Anthony Lamidey, Entry times will be RETIRING Pc Ray Collings has received an award for SECTION FORCE Headquarters; Cons between 10.30am and lpm Marathon will be held on ESSEX Police have a his commitment and achievement in divisional sport. Stewart Mason, Stansted and the entry fee will be Sunday, July 11, and is Over many years Ray has played cricket and football Veterans Cricket Section LOTTERY Airport; Cons Bany Dodd, £3.75 (seniors) for entries being organised for the which has several friendly THE result of this month's for the Chelmsford Division. His former colleagues wish Corringham; Cons Jeanette up to April 30 and &5 after Community Action Trust. him well in his retirement. matches throughout the lottery is as follows: Billings, Grays; Cons that date. All monies made at the season. Anyone who is £ 1,500 Mr Charles Bird, Ray is pictured receiving his award from Insp John Mark Bird, Chelmsford Entry forms may be marathon will go to the Stonehouse. over the age of 40 and Colchester; £700 DC Keith Traffic obtained from Pc Trevor Crimestoppers initiative. would like to play for this Marsh, seconded staff; Griffiths, Avon and Anyone interested should team please contact Insp £300 Sgt Basil Thornton, Somerset Constabulary at contact Chris Jacobs. Martin Reed at Dunmow Laindon; £200 Insp Philip THE 1993 British 999 Almondsbury Police New blood needed Police Station. Saunders, Southend; £200 Emergency Services Station on 0454 201 102 or TRAVEL ANY rugby enthusiasts interested in joining a club might be Cons Richard Longden, Orienteering fax 0454 20 1344. interested in looking at Sudbury. VIDEO Headquarters; f 100 Cons Championships will take INSURANCE Sudbury Rugby Club has had a very successful season win- Alison Ablewhite, place on Sunday, May 23 KARATE THE Force Sports ning National Division 4 South and will now be playing in the CAMERA Colchester. at Mitredale, Nr Eskdale, THE 1993 National PAA Association in conjunction top 40 leagues next season. WITH reference to Force The following will Cumbria. Karate Championships will with General Accident The club is looking for new blood to stengthen all the teams, Order B 1319317. In view not least the ladies. receive £50 consolation Entry is open to all be held on Saturday, have arranged a Police Sudbury is a friendly and competitive club and offers excellent of the fact that several peo- prizes. Ds Chris Bews, police officers and, as the September 25 at the Travel Insurance available coaching facilities. Training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the ple who have booked the Colchester; Judith Taylor, event is being held in con- Edinburgh conference cen- to serving and retire police evening. video camera have then Southend; Cons Stuart junction with a local club tre. Anyone interested con- officers, civilian staff and For more details telephone the secretary Tony Alderton on cancelled it, thus stopping Burrells, W-est Thurrock; event, there will also-be tact Chris Jacobs. travelling companions. 0787 379026. l I - 12 THE LAW, APRIL 1993

BASKETBALL- ! l Battling bobbies beat thepain to raise thousands for charity

MARATHONh. MAGIC ANOTHER COURAGEOUS Ma urice Brazier led the Basketball season Essex Police team around the gruelling 26 draws to an end and yet again Essex Police miles of the 1993 L,ondon Marathon to competed in the Mid- raise thousands of polunds for charity. Essex Gravel League Maurice, who has Barley, Laurie and in the PAA. fought a personal bat- Rampling, Steve The league again saw us suffer at the hands of tle against cancer over Wynn, Mark Britton, teams able to train regu- the past year, looked Roy Scanes, Karl larly and keep the same the strongest in the 13 Oldfield, Graham squad together. However, man police team as Hadley, John we finished the season they crossed Newberry, Lance on a high note with a Westminster Bridge in Williams and Joel good victory over a time close to 4 hrs Henderson. Scorpions of Canvey, 64- 36 mins. Several other Essex 62. A good team perfor- The team hope to officers also complet- mance, as yet again we smash last year's ed the gruelling only had six players fundraising total of course, including when we can have 10. nearly £4,500. The Southend's David This win saw a good per- money this year will Starr running his sonal performance from go to the Southend 100th marathon, and Trevor Deer (29 pts). Cancer Unit, where dressed on this occa- QUALIFIER Maurice was treated. sion in a Batman suit. In January we travelled After months of Mick Benning, Ian to Hendon for the region- training the team, in Rayner and Mick al qualifier in the PAA. their familiar police Green also battled Unfortunately, allowed a uniforms, lined up their way round. Thn nrnrrrrlo r~oraA squad of 15, we were 111L L1UWU.Y IUUILU only able to take seven amongst thousands of DO WE FIT THE BILL? Members of the Essex Police Marathon Team line up with actor Andrew runners at Blackheath on the popular Essex which made life difficult. +P m I.I Paul (second left) from "The Bill". After disappointing at 8am last Sunday, close defeats by Herts and April 18. Leicester and a sound Fast becoming beating by the Mets we beat Sussex (one of last celebrities themselves year's finalists). With a they met up with actor Andrew Paul, Pc few more bodies we may "Because of the job cricket bats which have made it to the finals. Quinan from "The Only a mile into the My sincere thanks go Bill", and were also race, Laurie Rampling we do, the police will be auctioned or raffled to raise funds to all of those who have interviewed by Bob tripped on a sleeping aren't always popular, for the Cancer Unit represented the force this Wilson for the BBC. policeman, falling flat but people see us run- year. Their behaviour on on his face and sus- ning as a team for Appeal, along with A mixture of new- the court has been excel- taining a knee injury charity and it shows two signed footballs comers and veterans lent and commented on. which guaranteed a them we are human." donated by the Special thanks go to in the police line-up painful 25 miles to the Although injury Tottenham Hotspur Jason Stephen who took included Evening finish. prevented England team. on the role of coach and Echo reporter Jon Guy is to be congratulated for both effort and commit- running his first ment. marathon. Deputy Chief Constable Peter Simpson and Pc Harry Let's look forward to a Completing the Knights to remember Sexton hand over a respiratory monitor at St John's better season in 93/94. police team were Hosoital Andy Goodwin. Barry Ansell, Allan PREMATURE and sick babies have a little extra help at hand thanks to the Essex Police SEAXES Auto at Brands Hatch Club. Each year the club donates collected cahh to a nominated char- SUNDAY March 28 saw Counties. We discusscd future ity and this year BLISS (Baby Life Support Systems) was the the Blue Knights England monthly meetings and forth- beneficiary. I1 holding their monthlv coming events. At St John's Hospital, Chelmsford, BLISS representative part of thk We wcre treated to thrills There is a full card of Caroline Cooper and Senior Enrolled Nurse Rosemary Edwards 10,000 crowd packed into and spills with 25 action events throughout Europe for accepted a respiratory monitor (bought with the £400 cash raised) the Brands Hatch, Kent packed club-level races. 1993 and if you wish for any from Deputy Chief Constable Peter Simpson and Pc Harry The Essex contingent of racing circuit at the information regarding these, Sexton of Chelmsford Traffic. Blue Knights England I1 met please contact either Dave The monitor measures a baby's breathing, sounding an alarm if annual Motor News at Brook Street roundabout Knight, Harlow Coroners there is any difficulty. CHAMPIONSHIPS Free Day. and then travelled in convey. Officer, or Dick Greaves, Mrs Edwards said: "We are very grateful. We would not be Harlow Traffic Unit. able to function without this equipment." STOP PRIISS Bullet Harlow Sports Centre APPROACHES have been Some ten riders came made to BK England I1 by together with bikes ranging the Brands Hatch track from an Enfield Bullet through Wednesday 19 May marshalls, requesting BMWs, Suzukis and assistance with mar- Kawasakis to a Harley shalling at the forthcom- Davidson Electra Glide. ing series of World Although cold, the race Superbike races. meeting was a great day out. Copy deadline 7.5.93 All Blue Knights and Our meeting took place at prospective Blue Knights the Kentagon Bar and was should contact Dick very informal, having met with Greaves for details. other members from the Home