P l The Law The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 307 May 1999

Range of offences extended and budget boosted b \ DNA: SPREADING THE NET WIDER THE types of for officers working within consider the potential of ous sex attacks, the men This means that DNA custody areas. that person going on to com- arrested had more minor analysis capacity will offences for which by Him White Head of Crime Division, mit more serious crimes, previous convictions for increase to 470,000 tests per DNA can be Det Supt Lee Weavers, said: particularly sexual which DNA had not been year. "Every time we deal with offences." taken. Over 700 matches between obtained are be per,,, sample taking from someone for an offence, no In at least two recent Det Supt Weavers said: . suspects and scenes of crime, extended within any other recordable offence, matter how minor, we must Essex cases involving seri- "IY~because of cases such as if finance allows. and one crime scene to Essex Police. these that it is crucial we another, are reported to However, during a two- now start to spread the net. police every week. And £200,000 is to be week inspection period 1,091 There is absolutely no point added to the DNA budg- records were checked in in throwing money at DNA Forty per cent of burglary et to help fund the detail revealing that 14 per unless we maximise every crime scene stains match increase in samples. cent of prisoners requiring opportunity to get offenders with suspects/other scenes in samples were missed. The move come as the into the system." the national database. The results indicate that national database Chief Executive of the FSS, DNA officers may not fully under- Backlog clears it backlog and aims Dr Janet Thompson, said: stand the current policy, a The national DNA data- "There has never been a to have a turnaround time situation which must be rec- of 14 days by the end of this base is operated by the worse time to be a villain. tified if future changes are to Forensic Science Service on The scientific advances we month. prove successful. But this crucial tool for behalf of ACPO and is the are making means that we fighting crime is only going Samples first of its kind in the world. have a greater chance of The backlog of samples making an impact on an to lead to successful detec- Until now Essex Police has investigation. tions and convictions if offi- limited itself to the four com- from suspects has existed cers follow the procedures pulsory categories, but in since the database was "We know that increased properly. future the procedure will be launched in 1995 as demand timeliness does make a real A recent review, carried out extended to include motor for its services and its suc- difference," she said. by the headquarter's vehicle crime and drug relat- cess rates were far greater "The conversion rate of Inspection and Review Team, ed crime. than predicted. DNA work to primary detec- shows that this isn't always This will result in an Over 500,000 profiles from tions in a medium-sized force the case. amended policy guideline suspects are now held on the was zero until efforts were Since April 1995 ACPO being issued to reinforce the guidelines have stated that system. made to cut the turnaround importance of taking these A new DNA processing and time to less than 28 days. officers should ALWAYS take samples. It is also recom- analysis unit at the FSS's The rate is now 47 per cent. samples in burglary offences, mended by the Inspection The FSS believes there is robbery offences, sexual and Review Team that addi- site in Huntingdon, Cambs, offences and offences against tional training procedures will also help to speed up potential to increase this to the person. Legislation also are introduced, particularly input on the database and 84 per cent," said Dr reduce turnaround times. Thompson.

pp -- p - P A proud force End of an era ALTHOUGH not yet com- recognised standard. mitted to Investors in He said: "The findings ASSISTANT Chief lights of a career which People accreditation, demonstrate your Constable (Operations) has spanned five decades Chief Constable David continued commitment, Geoffrey Markham and seen him working Stevens has welcomed the as they show that the vast retires at the end of the with more than half the POLICE Dog Duke shares the limelight with handler results of a staff survey majority are proud to month after more than 43 Chief Constables the which aimed to discover work for E~~~~police," Pc Andrew Hemp after the pair received a commenda- years' service, force has had. which areas need improv- tion from Chief Constable David Stevens for consistent In a special interview ing to meet the nationally Fuzz story Page I1. professionalism and dedication to duty. Full story page he looks back at the high- page 12. 13. 2 THE LAW. MAY 1999 Acting Up and Temporary Promotion OVER this issue with in more detail below. The provision has the effect years' service in the rank of and the next I will ACTING UP of including the whole period sergeant (Schedule 6, of acting up in the previous Paragraph l(6) and (7)). highlight the Who can act up? Any con- stable can be asked to act year. The Regulations provide (at issues and ques- In the second year, the part 39(2A)(c)) that periods of up. It is a matter of fact tions often asked whether a constable is per- of the period of acting up will acting up are not to be in acting and tern- forming duties usually per- not count towards the 14 taken into account for the days of acting up which are purposes of reckoning serv- porary sergeants formed by a sergeant and an officer may, therefore, be unpaid. ice as a sergeant for pay positions. acting up without specifical- The provisions governing purposes. In these notes, the Police ly being told that he or she is temporary salary for part- Qualification for promo- Regulations 1995 are not performing the duties of a must have passed both parts doing so. time officers are currently tion to the rank of referred to as. 'the sergeant. of the OSPRE examinations. Can you be required to under review and may inspector Under Regulations', the Police The main effect of acting Temporary promotion is usu- act up? A request to a con- change shortly. Promotion Regulation 3, a (Promotion) ~egulations up is that a temporary salary ally for a stated period but stable to carry out duties Does a period of acting up sergeant is qualified for 1996 are referred to as 'the becomes payable if a consta- need not be. usually performed by a ser- have any impact on promotion to the rank of l'romotion Regulations', ble acts up for more than 14 A temporary promotion geant is likely to be a lawful pension? Temporary salary inspector if he or she has the Police Federation days in a year. (unlike substantive promo- order within the meaning of payable under Regulation 40 passed the necessary exam- Regulations 1969 as 'the The period of acting UP will tion to sergeant) may cease Regulation 21 and a consta- constitutes pensionable pay ination and completed two Federation Regulations' cease either at the end of the at any time, at which point ble can, therefore, be for the purposes of the years' service in the rank of and the Police Pensions period for which it was the o~lcerwill revert to the required to act up even Pension Regulations. sergeant. Regulations 1986 as 'the agreed that the officer would rank of constable. though he or she is not keen Average pensionable pay will For similar reasons to Pensions Regulations'. A act up or when the officer is What is the differm~e tOdo'sO. reflect periods of paid acting those set out above in rela- regulation referred to sim- ordered to cease carrying out between the two? ~h;'-+- A disciplinary offence may, up during the year before tion to the probation peri- ply by the number is from the duties of a sergeant. od, periods of acting up do main difference between act- *Ctherefore, be committed by retirement. the Police Regulations. A constable may be ordered not constitute service in the ing up and temporary promo- an officer who refuses a law- Can you still act as a What is acting up? A con- to cease acting up at any rank of sergeant for these tion is that, for the purposes to act member of the constables' stable who is asked during time. as a matter of good manage- branch board? A constable purposes. the course of hislher duties matis temporary promo- the the member ment, requests to act up who acts up remains a con- TEMPORARY to undertake duties nor- tion? Temporary promotion remains a and sim- should be made with the stable and there are, there- mally performed by a ser- is provided for in the ply Ilndertakes duties which consent of the officer. fore, no issues arising from PROMOTION geant is generally referred Promotion Regulations are the duties a sergeant. In addition, there may be periods of acting up which Who is eligible for to as 'acting UP'. A consta- (Regulation 6) and occurs An is health and safety issues if could affect the officer's posi- temporary promotion? 'y promoted7 On the other ble may be asked to Per- where a constable who is an officer who has had inad- tion on a Constables' Branch Regulation 6 of the form such duties On any qualified to sergeant is pro- hand, becomes a sergeant equate training is required Board.Performing Promotion Regulations pro- basis such as 'one off', daily mated on a basis the end the to act up in a role where custody vides for temporary promo- or weekly. where there is no vacancy for promotion. inadequate training may officer duties A constable tion to sergeant provided This distinction leads to put the or others at There is provision a substantive sergeant. who is acting up does not that the officer is aualified which defines acting up several important differences risk. For these purposes, to be hold the rank of sergeant and for promotion under and it is a matter of fact qualified means an officer in practice, such as pay and What is the effect on pay? is, therefore, not qualified to Promotion Regulation 3. whether a constable is or is probation and these are dealt Where a constable has been be appointed a custody officer This ~rovidesthat in order acting up for 14 full days in for a designated station or, to qualify for promotion, an any year, i.e. for 14 tours of unless the custody officer is officer must have passed duty, he or she will be enti- not readily available, to per- the qualifying examination tled to a temporary salary form custody officer duties at (i.e. both parts of OSPRE), under Regulation 40 for the a designated station under have completed two years' next full day and any subse- the Police and Criminal service and completed the quent days in that year in Evidence Act 1984. constables' probationary which he or she acts up. 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.. refuse to accept the BENEFITS rate of pay for sergeants. stantive sergeant, previous appointment. Good man- Our plans will give you up to £30,200 worth of tax free benefits to help remove any Where an officer is periods of acting up are not agement practice should financial stress during your recovery. engaged in a continuous reckonable as service in the dictate that only an officer YOU ARE FREE TO SPEND THESE BENEFITS AS YOU WISH period of acting up which rank of sergeant for pay pur- who is willing to accept FIRST DIAGNOSIS BENEFIT overlaps two years, a tempo- poses. temporary promotion f7,000 on First Diagnosis of a female or male cancer. rary salary will be payable The appropriate category of should be required to do so. SURGERY BENEFm for the whole period pay for a sergeant is deter- f4,000 should you need to undergo surgery directly related to your female or male (Regulation 40(4)). mined by the number of To be continued. cancer within two years of your first diagnosis. This benefit is payable once only. INCOME BENEFIT If you receive the First Diagnosis Benefit you will also receive an income benefit of f 600 per month. This will be payable from the date of your diagnosis for twelve months or until your death, if earlier. Shift systems delay HOSPITAL BENEFIT AS I write this, we are still information which will be Group, we envisage ballot- E120 If you receive the First Diagnosis Benefit you will also receive a payment of for in negotiations with the discussed at the next meet- ing all members on the pro- every night you spend in hospital for treatment or surgery directly related to your female or male cancer. This benefit is payable for a maximum total of 100 nights at Chief Constable over ing in June. posals with a guide on dytime during the five years after first diagnosis. issues we have raised. what is being proposed HOW MUCH WlLL IT COST? It was hoped that at the Ballot attached to the ballot. The younger yoh are when you apply, the lower your monthly payments will be Force Development Group If they agree, then it is 1 am not vre-emvtintr throughout the life of the policy. meeting on the April 21, still down an agreement any agreemeit but what CHANGING AGE BANDS WlLL NOT AFFECT THE PREMIUM YOU PAY. divisional commanders being reached by the has been said on numerous would decide if a variable Federation Joint Branch occasions is that Essex shift system would be Board and the Chief acceptable to them from a Constable. Police is not looking at any management point of view. If we pass the first point, system where there are They asked for further i.e. Force Development additional COS^^. Thorpe Park discounts DISCOUNTED tickets for Thorpe respectively. Send a cheque made Park are available from: Department payable to Surrey Federation TP AIC, TP, Surrey Police Federation, Mount specifying what tickets you require 35 Walton Road Stockton Heath 'Warrington WA4 6NW Tel: 01925 604421 Fax: 01925 861351 Browne, Sandy Lane, Guildford, with a stamped addressed envelope. THE LAW, MAY 1999 3 Tough Wartime targets memory THE Essex Police Marine Unit found itself at the cen- tre of a clearance operation when the past came back to will OFFICER Liz Marquez, of car (hence 'ride-around'). haunt Southend last month. the El Paso, Texas Police "You're not allowed to do An unexploded para-mine Department, spent a day on anything, just observe, but at became caught up in the the end of it I didn't want to help patrol with Clacton Police A- nets of a fishing vessel, The get out of the car," recalled shift, but she hardly needed Gannet, anchoring the boat showing around the resort. Liz, who has just completed half a mile off Southend Liz, 25, was born in Clacton her 12 months probation with Pier. reduce and lived there until five- El Paso Police. As the Royal Navy and-a-half years ago, when "I spent six months in the Explosive Ordnance she set off for a two-week hol- training academy, followed by Disposal Unit made its way iday to America. a year's probation. to Essex, the police helicop- crime "Now I am going out on "I loved it so much over Liz Marquez swaps Texas for Clacton. ter hovered above the area there, that I didn't come patrol, in the same way you to warn small craft in the "Normally in the morning was very tired at the end of it, AS ESSEX Police continues back," said Liz, whose sister do here. We start with a 15- area not to enter the lkm it's quite quiet. Then it gets but said she had enjoyed it in its drive to ensure that Christina Quiroz is a scenes minute shift briefing, then exclusion zone which was 'quality intelligence' becomes of crime assistantand admin- get the patrol car, which busier in the evening, but the very much." immediately set up. has a radio which will busiest time is at night and Calls included unwanted the key to reducing crime, istrator at Clacton Police It was relieved by the despatch us to whatever call weekends. customers at a local pub, stop challenging targets have Station. police launch boat Alert 111. been set for recording it is. '-"It's real hard to get a job checks, dealing with a drunk Meanwhile, the pier was offences. 'Ride-around' "We use codes to tell us &W doing something you love to driver and attending a bur- evacuated as a precaution. At present, it can take a fast we can go to get there do and I love my job!" said glary at a fishing tackle shop. The Marine Unit kept number of days for the details "I managed to find work and a computer monitor in Liz, who was partnered on "She was able to see how watch at the scene overnight of an Essex offence to become and had no idea I would end the vehicle which tells you her Clacton late turn shift by we do things here and com- while regular safety broad- a computerised record. This up in the police department the information you need, her future brother-in-law, Pc pare it with the way it's done casts were 'put out to other is partly due to the structure until the day I got to go on a such as the name of the Simon Lofting, who is in Texas," said Simon. vessels in the area. of Essex Police which means ride-around and then I was caller, any suspects and what engaged to Christina. After the arrest of a motor The following day, the certain stations don't have hooked." you can expect when you cyclist, later charged with mine was vlaced on flotation the appropriate facilities for Police in El Paso allow arrive." Eye opening driving with excess alcohol, bags and towed to a position immediate crime recording. members of the public with The 1,000 strong El Paso He said: "We had a very Liz was also able to follow the one-and-a-half miles off This can seriously affect an interest in their work to force polices a town of one busy day and I think she procedures in custody, which Canvey Island where it was the work of divisional ana- join them on patrol in a police million people. found it an eye-opener. She she also found useful. safely detonated. lysts, recently recruited by Essex Police to help identify crime trends and make cross border comparisons and pre- dictions. A report to Crime Policy Group has urged a more con- Aim for smooth sistent approach to crime recording across the county, assisted by improved technol- ogy and better procedures for call handling. The first aim is to record all crimes within 24 hours, with a further commitment to meet a target of two to four transit ion hours by the end of the year. CHALLENGING times are To ensure that the proposals ahead for Essex Police being,put forward by Essex Police Technology by Kirn White take account of the views of local One way of improving con- when it becomes responsi- residents, there will be a consulta- sistency will be to introduce ble for areas of the Epping tion period of two months. the National Strategy for Forest District currently requirement for Chigwell, the Supt Drane said: "Since last Police Informat~on Systems policed the building is likely to be used by year we have worked closely with computer application for other support departments. both the Metropolitan Police and crime. This is currently being Metropolitan Police. In Epping Forest North, Epping Forest Ilistrict Council to developed and it 1s hopcd it But close liaison between the Waltham Abbey, Epping and make sure that the transition is will be available from late two forces and Epping Forest Ongar police stations will open smooth and eficient. In particu- next vear. Not to be con- District Council is set to ensure betwcen five and seven days each lar, all three agencies have carried week and all three stations will strained by technology, how- a smooth transition on the offi- out a considerableamount of work house community teams, as will ever, an interim technological cial changeover date of April l, under Crime and Disorder legisla- solution is now in place. Nazeing police office. Response 2000. teams and other specialist sup- tion, highlighting areas of concern Head of Crime Division, In addition, residents affected by port will work from Waltham in the district which require prior- Det Supt Lee Weavers, said: the change are bcing reassured that Abbey and Epping. ity attention. Two special projects "These are tough targets the quality of service they currently Community policing teams will are already underway in Waltham being set but they are needed receive will not diminish. be dedicated to specific areas and Abbey and Debden, so Essex if we are to meet our strategic The areas being absorbed into will proactively focus their work Police will be well-versed by April aim of reducing crime. The Essex Police are Loughton, Waltham on reducing crime and disorder, next year. quality of the information we Abbey, Chigwell and Buckhurst Hill, targeting particular concerns of "It is very important to us that capture is absolutely crucial. which it is proposed will become local residents. A reactive role will residents of the district are reas- The analysts will only come be retained through 24 hour part of Harlow Division headed by sured that they will not be affect- into their own when they are Superintendent Andrew Drane. response teams and a criminal ed by the proposed changes and able to deal with timely and The current proposal is to split investigation team. Further spe- detailed information from these areas into two sections - cialist support will also be avail- that they will continue to receive which they can make predic- Epping Forest South, comprising able. a good quality police service." tions and give advice to offi- the wards of Loughton, Debden, Oh dear, what can the cers. Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell, and "Territorial divisions and Epping Forest North, which will matter be? Another 999 call Crime Division will be work- include the remainder of the dis- came in from a bowling ing together in the coming trict. arcade at 6am. It was from weeks and months to find In Epping Forest South, Loughton a bowler who had drunk practical solutions to present dialled 999 when he saw a land- police slation will open to the public too much the night before. blockers to timely and accu- 24 hours, Limes Farm and Debden ing light flashing SOS in Tilbury. He had fallen asleep in the rate information collrclion will be bases for community teams Luckily, it turned out to be faulty and analysis." and, whilst there is no operational light bulb! toilets and couldn't get out. For display advertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 1 4 THE LAW. MAY 1999 Have A waste of money.3 IN "Law Letters" of April's telling them what we should (sorry, lack of) priorities seem performance in the coming issue, two correspondents - be doing anyway). to be a little confused. year. Messrs Wilcockson and Inquiries with the Gazette Maybe I've just become a Part of the success of Essex Holland - voiced their con- revealed an ad this size in cynical policeman! Police has been involving the cerns regarding money wast- that particular section of the Pc Ian Howitt, Grays. community in reducing crime made ed by Essex Police, despite paper cost £262 (less any pos- and disorder and in letting the well-publicised lack of sible discount). the community know what to funding by Mr Straw and his Apparently, this ad is part Involving the expect from their police. colleagues. of a series running countv- To enhance and develop They were two letters with wide. Assuming each division this relationship we decided a will? to improve the countywide which, I would suggest, most has had a similar amount community From the Deputy coverage of what Essex Police ONLY three in ten people people serving would whole- spent in its local press, that heartedly agree. amounts to a sum in excess of Chief Constable was going to achieve in in Britain have made a 1999/2000 in either local Within a couple of days of £2.500. A dro~in the ocean in I REFER the letter Pc will, which is astonishing authority newspapers, free when you consider the The Law being published, the overall bidget, but surely, Ian HOwitt in which in addition to the leaflets he supports criticisms made newspapers or local newspa- problems that can be suf- however, the Thurrock pers. referred to in the previous in the last edition of The Law fered by families left Gazette arrived with another It is true that in Thurrock behind without this example of money thrown issue and the various other regarding spending decisions in the face of the budget cuts. we had to pay for an adver- essential document. away that could have been meaningless purchases, this tisement in the "local rag", Save the Children, the put to better use, such as money could and should have In response letters but keeping the public and UK's leading internation- policing the streets for exam- been put to far better use, I made it clear that the force staff informed about our taking a very positive al children's charity, has ple. I've no doubt that someone intentions and our perform- approach in spending its £169 launched a campaign to Sitting proudly on page 23 in control of the readies will ance is essential if partner- million budget, that the force encourage more of us to was an Essex Police adver- respond and shoot me down ships are to be maintained make a will and, if possi- tisement of over a quarter in flames, but to a mere Pc '*E? performing to a high and improved. ble, leave a bequest to page, telling the public of the trying to do his job, which is standard and was seeking Charles Clark, Deputy Chief Constable. enable its vital work local "policing priorities" (i.e. often dictated to by finance further impr0vements in

e Law, Press Off~ce Making or Changing your thankyou to Fred Simpkins was that several pensioners cle 'Likely Borough Reunion' ter from Headquarters in a Will", which can be for organising the 30th do not receive your newspa- in the March issue of The brown envelope postmarked received by phoning or anniversary of Southend's per and only heard of the Law and a brief letter sent by April 1, 1999. faxing Nick Wiggins, Borough Force demise. reunion by word of mouth. Fred Simpkins. Well, I knew it wasn't a SCF's Legacy Adviser, on It was a splendid occasion, Dave Hurrell, I'm not a great one for fizzer, they can't touch you 0181 658 3775, (e-mail to: meeting old colleagues and Westcliff-on-Sea. hanging on to the past, so once you've left, or not yet [email protected]). reminiscing. It was also mov- All employees, on leaving the generally speaking I keep anyway, so could it be they Alternatively, write to ing. In fact, it was so moving force, can chose to receive The Law. away from my old haunts, had discovered they owed me we had to have a collection to Individuals not receiving it, who him at Save the Children, would like to, should be asked to such as Southend Police some extra money on my pen- Legacy Unit, 17 Grove replace the tear-stained car- write in to be added to the mailing Station, as I don't want to sion, or a begging letter for Lane, London SE5 8RD. pet. list - Editor. become one of those dust-cov- money to buy a motorbike or ered relics pretending to be a horse? playing snooker, but in fact NONo - it was a letter from using the table as a zimmer Fred,Fred. confirmintrconfirming that the

frame. LbULLL"L. ""'Am V" k,L LLGLU "L1 -- reunion was to be held on However, as an ex-borough March 27, some 11 days pre- man- I1 thought- this could be a viously.vin~,,~v Youvn11 w~ll~awould ims&,eimagine Ir good night out, to meet some was..UY a-bitY U'" disappointedUIYUyy"II'Y"U atU" notll"" of the 'ld line that getting my confirmation let- keep up the standards ter. Nothing of the sort. It 11. occurs to me that only a when there were standards. L--.-- L* :---L- --. L brought joy to my heart to0 seeSee limited number of officers are 1 noted that, although Fred that things improved'oved had indicated a possible date aware of the inner workings since I left. in April for the event, March . . , , of the Police Federation. 27 was shown in The Law and un ana oy tne way, I am The representative body that final arrangements told by those who phoned was introduced after the first BETTER VALUE HOME INSURANCE would be confirmed by letter Fred at Leigh that they were world war, when there had or telephone. No such confir- out of luck, as he had been been unrest and strikes, to mation was received and seconded to the Met! As they bring to the notice of the WIDE RANGE OF DISCOUNTS unfortunately my wife was say, you couldn't make it up! proper authority matters feeling unwell on the 27th, so Ex-Pc Steve Lodge, affecting the efficiency and PREMIUM WAIVER BENEFIT* If your pay is cut due to I decided to remain at home Westcliff-on-Sea. welfare of the members. sickness, we will pay your home insurance premium for up with her. I was fortunate to be voted into office locally and became to two years. This benefit is Free, involved, holding office at How to Thanks Constable and Joint Branch LEGAL ADVICE HELPLINE* Board level. At the time all police GREEN FLAG HOME ASSISTANCE PLUS, Total peace of reports had to be written in get on from officers' own time, which mind that help is at hand for domestic emergencies - 24 became a bone of contention hours a day No other company provides this level of cover and led to a complaint from a track Ernie constable who thought this at no extra charge. E 700 parts and 4 hours labour cover for practice was wrong. This was I WOULD like to thank TWO books are now available passed to the Chief Constable broken windows, doors and locks, plumbing, drainage, all my friends and for- for those of you who like to at the time, but was not electrical and gas problems. Cover now extended to include walk with your family or just mer colleagues who received favourably. very kindly con- with your dog, suitable for all At the next JBB meeting, it roofing cover at no extra charge. tributed towards the shapes, sizes and levels of was decided to approach HM energy. very nice gift I received Inspector of Constabulary on CHOICE OF INSURERS. To ensure you get the best cover following my recent "15 Walks in S E Essex For his annual visit, but at a retirement from the at the right price. All The Family7' (4-8 miles) later meeting it was proposed service. and "17 More Walks In and to rescind the previous Around S E Essex" (4-9 As I only live and minute and take no further INTEREST FREE MONTHLY INSTALMENTS AND drive a nine iron away miles) can be purchased at action. In company with from Headquarters I CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS, £2.25 each from Mrs J Law, 4 another officer I walked out am sure to see most of Nobles Green Close, Leigh on of the meeting in disgust. you again in the not too Sea, Essex SS9 5QH. However, it was clear that Cheques to S E Essex Group distant future. the Chief Constable heard of In the meantime I RA please. the differences and changed hope you all remain his mind - a victory for com- Mrs J M Law, The happy and healthy. Ramblers' Association, mon sense. Ernie Carr, Archie Rickwood, S E Essex Group. Southend-on-Sea. THE LAW, MAY 1999 5

A ONE-STOP Crime Prevention shop has Officer and Pc Geoff Whiter, Wickford's been proving a hit with shoppers in Community Liaison Officer. Wickford. Said Geoff: "It has been a very useful Thanks to property agents Mass & CO, exercise and has meant that I can chat to a former bakery in the town centre shop- people about their problems who would ping precinct has been taken over once a not otherwise come into the police sta- month for the past four months, offering tion." advice on crime prevention, Basildon Council has also been sup- Neighbourhood Watch and other related portive of the new venture, with input topics. from the sports and leisure and road safety departments. II Popular Neighbourhood Watch have organised Cycle coding has also been a popular the cycle coding, with the help of volun- feature and each month a different teers and have also been selling ultra agency has shared the facilities to offer violet Pens7 to enable people to postcode advice on a range of topics. their valuables. In April Diana Foster of the local Personal attack alarms have also been Outside Wickford Diana women's refuge joined regulars Gloria sold, as well as a number of crime pre- Pictured the shop (lefi ro right) - Bruce, Neighbourhood Watch Liaison vention books. Foster, Gloria Bruce and PC Geoff Whiter. Power Work under way to ensure a problem-free new century cut test IT'S THE Y2K

A datesCRITICAL aspect of the Millennium preparation is BUG BUSTERS testing response to a power cut. The blackout exercise will be carried out at 15 Essex Police locations up to November. THE countdown to the Millennium is It involves switching off well under way at Essex Police. the police station's electricity for three or four hours to Detailed work is taking place to ensure that the assess how the premises dawning of the new cen- function after an emergency tury is problem-free. battery clicks in and then a The force's functions are by Peter Laurie generator takes over. being put to the test to The first test in the series identify and eliminate any took place in April at Clacton gremlins, technical or oth- Harlow: Insp lvor Harvey. Police Station, where the erwise, in advance of the Rayleigh: Chief Insp Steve After working hard for your money, make it work hard for generator is able to power big date. Rottrill. you. Wesleyan Guaranteed Income Bonds assure income plus the building for three weeks. Everything from opcra- Southend: Sgt Tan Clark. capital protection for up to' Stansted: lnsp Jim Minor tional needs and transport to IT and estates management Chrystal. The Clacton test went is coming under close scruti- Tendring: Chief Insp Craig Robertson. well, but some minor prob- llJ'nxr lems emerged as a result of The painstaking procedure Thurrock: S@ Mick Berry. the mains supply being is being supervised by the Crime Division: Det Chief switched off. Essex Police Year 2000 Insp Dave Halsey. FIR: Chief Insp Kevin These included the station Group, an inter-departmen- Bailey and Insp Steve petrol pump going out of tal forum chaired by Chief Rawlings. service, some air condition- Constable David Stevens. The groundwork is being Operations: Supt Ian ing failures and difficulties Cotgrove. With a choice of 100% or 90% protection for your with an access gate and mon- co-ordinated at Police Headquarters by a Traffic: Sgt Paul Spooner. investment, you can enjoy a guaranteed income from 4.6% to 1 itoring equipment. The prob- Millennium Project Team 6.85% per year over a 5 year term, depending on the level of lems are now being Payment under manager Insp Tim your investment and the level of capital protection, plus the addressed. Stokes and planner Sgt John Leave for police and oper- possibility of capital growth. Just choose full capital protection, The remaining 14 power Andrews. ational support personnel lower income or lower capital protection, higher income. cut tests are due to take has been cancelled for Their telephone number Get the full information from one of our Financial place as follows: December and January 1. (landline only) is 01245 31 Advisers or send for a brochure, by calling 01992 659 610, Basildon: May 6. 268720; fax 01245 491721. Police pay will be in line today. Harwich: May 20. To underpin sound commu- - /-7 with national regulations. Harlow: June 3. nication, a team of divisional Payment to civilian support Thurrock: June 17. liaison officers has been Chelmsford: July 7. formed to provide local links staff involved in Millennium Southend: July 15. with the project team. duties is under considera- WESLEYAN - Financial care since 1841 Brentwood: July 29. They are: tion. Basildon: Chief Insp Roger Windsor House Queens Gate Britannia Road Waltham Cmss EN8 7TF Saff'n Walden: August 12. Both January l and Wesleyan Assurance Society' and Wesleyan Unit T~stManagers Lid." are members of the Wesleyan Financial Lowe. Rayleigh: August 26. Services Braintree: Sgt Keith January 3 will be public Marketing Group. 'Regulated by the Personal Investment Authority Member of the ABI. The Colchester: Sept 9. Society is incorporaled by Private Ad of Parliament Registered No. Beechener. holidays. 2145. "Regulated by the Personal Investment Authonfy Braintree: Sept 23. and IMRO. Registered In England No 2114859. Chelmsford: Sgt Chris Regular Millennium A FIR: Oct 10. White. updates will appear in The Witham: Oct 21. Colchester: Insp Paul Inmme. lne rn8nlmum Investment IS u.5 Stansted Airport: Nov 11. Fieldsend. Law. 6 THE LAW. MAY 1999 RUTH COLLlN retired officer Graham Dossett involved in the worldwide arena

Ing a major training pro- tnes have a d~fferentstarting gramme w~th a South point and can be prone to American country. treating people wrongly. Now half way through, by Rights the end they hope to have trained half a million police Every single human being personnel and left m place an has the same basic nghts and ongolng training programme In some countries they are to teach new recruits. not respected, as they should of humanity "It's difficult to assess what be. This 1s a chance for me to "I WAS given some advice when I became a When Graham Dossett was was too good to miss," he has been achieved," he redress the balance." planning his retirement, his explains. policeman - to keep a note of anything I says. He took up his new role .You can find out more interests included seeing the last November and with the Information about the work of the would be interested in doing when I world, learning another lan- support of his family now "We know how many people International Committee retired." guage and working in the lives and works in Geneva. of the Red Cross on its humanitarian field. have received the information But during peacetime the Under the terms of Geneva Good advice indeed. and He began to make inquiries and if it has been understood, website at HYPERLINK ICRC plays a key role in mak- Conventions, all governments when Graham and forge c~ntactsin these are obliged to teach their but it's hard to know how the http://www.icrc.org ing sure law is understood in areas and learned about the information is used. www.icrc.org. ~re~arationfor war should it forces humanitarian law and retired last year, his L L interests found him a work of the ICRC. But, if we have the smallest For any further informa- influence and have prevented tion you can email role he wouldn't swap for ICRC is currently active in "Rights and privileges that are taken for harm or injury or stopped Graham direct on more than 50 countries with someone being mistreated, the world. granted in the UK are not in other countries. HYPERLINK mail to: The ~~t~~~~ti~~~l8,600 staff worldwide. It then that is a great achieve- In some places torture is still common- ment." [email protected] Committee of the Red Cross works predominantly in countries where there is or (ICRC) is a familiar organi- place..." has been conflict, for example sation to many as the the Middle East, Africa and With a background in Graham Dossett says it's his guardians of the Geneva Asia. investigating, training and job to offer them assistance. Conventions. For years the ICRC has Complaints and Discipline, "I've already been to South Where war is raging, for worked to train military Graham was initially looking America and Africa and am example in the Balkans, their forces in humanitarian law, to work as a trainer for the due to go to Asia and the representatives have a right however in many countries Committee, but out of the Middle East soon. to bring relief to wounded the line between military and blue was offered the role as There is a lot of work for us military personnel, visiting police forces has become Co-ordinator for the Division to do," he says. prisoners of war, aiding civil- blurred and increasingly the for Relations with Armed and "Rights and privileges that ians and ensuring that those Committee finds it necessary Security Forces. are taken for granted in the protected by humanitarian to extend its teaching to "The opportunity came UK are not in other countries. law are treated accordingly. police personnel. about at the right time and In some places torture is still New rural teams come into effect NEW community policing Essex, and which will deliv- teams have been introduced er an excellent police service in the rural areas of Essex in the rural areas in the following three months of future." public consultation. The proposals maintain The proposals of the Rural the number of rural officers Policing Review Team were at 147, but will provide an published in January and, improved level of service. during the consultation peri- This will be reviewed in 18 od, more than 1,000 mem- months time. bers of the public attended Every rural section station 26 open meetings, and will be equipped with a strongly supported the move direct telephone line and to community policing answer machine service, ' teams. Under the new sys- known as Community tem, every parish has a nom- Callminder. inated and identifiable Four new section stations police officer responsible for are planned, at Shalford, providing a community Great Horkesley, Walton ad policing service. Copford, and a number of The new structure was other rural stations need introduced on April 26, with the aim of reducing crime refurbishment. In these and disorder and improving areas temporary bases will the policing of the country- operate until the proposals side. can be implemented. Chief Constable David Surplus police houses will Stevens said, "I am confi- be reclassified as non-core dent this is the policing and sold under existing poli- I structure which is right fi cy guidelines. THE LAW, SPECIAL EDITION, MAY 1999 7 Special Edition More inauiries for countv than anvwhere in South East CAMPAIGN PAYS OFF FOR ESSEX Braintree division organ-

P P ised Exercise Special Reserve Report by Alyson Mountney at Earls Colne Airfield, which like the minister's visit attracted the attention of the ESSEX came top out of all the police local media. See the centre pages for what happened on forces in the South East for attracting the day. potential Specials during a national All the campaigns for Specials Fortnight involved a

SPECIALS co-ordinator campaign.- lot of planning, but the Lindsay Hurrell has now had FiWreS for Specials applications were received results show that all the hard her post extended until which ran and between 40 and 50 appli- work paid off. March next year. cations are currently being Specials Commandant Lindsay took over from from January 11 to processed in line with the Alan Hill said: "Every divi- Annette Williamott as the 22, show that the general selection procedure. sion was involved in some- full time link between the Home Office received Specials throughout the thing and they all deserve Special Constabulary and the county took part in a number the highest praise. The regulars last June. 184 inquiries for of initiatives to ~romotetheir response from everyone Since then she has kept Essex during- the ini- work during the fortnight, involved in promoting busy attending open tiative, more than for with most detailed in the Specials Fortnight was evenings and co-ordinating divisional reports here. tremendous throughout the recruitment, particularly any other South East force and the fruit of our with regard to promoting force. Minister efforts was the response we recruitment campaigns, like A number of inquiries In addition, the Special got. Specials Fortnight in Constabulary played host to a "The enthusiasm, and the January. were also made directly Government minister for the commitment that these peo- National to police headquarters second year running when ple make to the Special Home Office Minister, Paul Constabulary and their com- Another responsibility is in Chelmsford. As a result, 143 people Boateng MP, paid a visit to munities is amazing. They keeping up-to-date with Rayleigh. really do give 150 per cent national policies and proce- attended local open He met with Specials who and it shows how important dures for Specials, and com- evenings to find out more were taking part in a cam- they are in supporting the municating them throughout about becoming a Special paign to make passengers regular police." the force. Constable. feel safer on local buses, The only challenge now is Before her current post, From the number of while raising their profile at to beat the level of interest Paul Boateng gets on board with the Specials and Lindsay worked at Stansted inquiries, 78 preliminary the same time. next year! Police Authority Chairman Anthony Peel at Rayleigh. Airport police station and this, together with back- ground knowledge of the Millennium 1 Specials, has helped her in Get the boot for a good cause! her new role. Looking ahead, Lindsay OVER the past four years Essex the county, even if it's only for one day. - The Church, Cressing; 5/6pmX - The mayoress I said: "This year there are lots Specials have taken great Sponsorship forms are available from Church, Great Tey. BS RITA Hunt is preparing of things we want to do, and strides forward to help the com- the Special Constabulary at each police May 17 (12.1 miles). 8.30am - meet at to take on the role of improve on. munity - and this year is no station, or from Deputy Commandant EPTC; 9am - The Church, Great Tey; Mayoress of Colchester for "I will be attending differ- exception. George Cook, via Rayleigh Police 12/lpm* - New Church Road, West the millennium year. ent events throughout the The fifth Special Constabulary annual Station. Bergholt; 5/6pm* - The Church, Boxted. The mayor-making cere- county, for example the walk for charity starts on May 14 and May 18 (13 miles) 8.30am - meet at mony takes place on May Clacton and Southend Air follows the Essex Way from Epping to Itinerary Marks Tey Hotel for pick up by minibus; 19 and Rita, a Special for Shows and the County Show, Harwich, a total distance of 81.4 miles. May 14 (16.9 miles). 7am - meet at 9am - The Church, Boxted; 12/lpm* - seven years, hopes to raise to promote the Specials." This year the money raised will go to Essex Police Training Centre, Quay Street, Manningtree; 5/6pm* - The awareness of the Specials during her year in ofice. She added: "I would like to two charities. One, the Essex Air Chelmsford, for pick up by minibus; 8am Strangers Home Inn, Bradfield. - walk starts from Epping Tube Station; May 19 (10.7 miles). 8.30am - meet at It is believed to be the thank all the Specials for Ambulance, was the sole beneficiary last 12/lpm* - High Street, Chipping Ongar; Marks Tey Hotel; 9am - The Strangers first time in Britain that a their hard work and support year. The second, the Leywood Parents and 5/6pm* - Star Inn, Good Easter. Home Inn, Bradfield; 12/lpm* - The Special has served as may- since I've been here. I'm here Friends Association, provides social May 15 (13.9 miles). 8.30am - meet at Church, Wrabness; 3pm* - The High oress. to help, so please feel free to evenings and support for people with EPTC; 9am - Star Inn, Good Easter; Lighthouse, Harwich. Her new title means that contact me." learning difficulties at the Braintree 12/lpm* - Main Road, Great Waltham; "All lunch time and evening the divisional command Lindsay can be contacted Training Centre. 5/6pm* - The Ford, Terling. timesnocations are approximate team will have to address on ext. 54154 at police head- Everyone is welcome to join the trek May 16 (14.8 miles). 8.30am - meet at and may change according to cir- her as Ma'am at official quarters. across some of the most scenic parts of EPTC; 9am - The Ford, Terling; 12/lpm* cumstances/weather, etc. functions! The intrepid team keep on trekking! On call tc BRAINTREE division remains the largest of the tle under 20 miles, and completed in just over THE Specials in G Division have ten in the county, having a present roll of nearly nine hours. had a very busy year. By far the 80 Special Constables. However two of our intrepid number, Sc Gary largest event we are involved in is In the past year we have had several good 'Bulldog' Dyer and Sc Lee 'Pit bull' Martin the annual North Weald Airshow, walked the Three Peaks. This endurance walk, pieces of police work carried out by Specials in which is now a one day event but who took part, and indeed by those who watched completed only by the fittest people over a 24 the division, mainly in the areas of public order still attracts a huge crowd of peo- the exercise unfold. mile course, ascending and descending over ple. sio and minor traffic offences. 6,000 feet in the process, was completed by them Last year the Special roa We also ran our Exercise Special Reserve at Finally, over a cool weekend in April, a small in a very creditable ten hours and 37 minutes. Constabulary were responsible for group of Specials from the division, including DO The following day those of us without blisters Earls Colne Airfield (with thanks to the owner policing the perimeter of the air- Mr Eric Hobbs). John Salmon and SO Derek Hopkins, attended a and with a little spare energy walked the third team building weekend at Fawber farm- field and general traffic control. This was where Specials dealt with a major Ingleton Waterfalls, at only 4.25 miles not nearly An event of this size calls for a big house just outside Horton in Ribblesdale in the exercise incident in company with five pumps of as daunting as the previous day but very strenu- commitment of numbers and we in7 various types manned by our colleagues from Yorkshire Dales. ous all the same. It was a most successful week- are always grateful to other divi- Brc Essex Fire and Rescue Service, and two ambu- On the Saturday the main group walked from end at the end of another successful year at sions who assist. lances from the St John Ambulance. Fawber round Sel side below Ingleborough, and Braintree. There are more localised public ( Re: Everything was as real as we could make it then climbed Whernside, the highest point in John Salmon, occasions that require a high level he1 and many. valuable lessons were learned by all Yorkshire at 2,310 feet. The round trip was a lit- Divisional Officer of policing. Vflering everyday support

IT'S been quite a quiet year problems on their beats and and liaises with the inspec- in Tendring and we have we have a dedicated team of tor running the parade. been able to concentrate on officers who support us. This ensures that the the everyday problems of It is thanks to SO Mark inspector is the only regular policing. officer needed. The current establishment BS Lgnn Fennessey is 60 officers in total and attends regular meetings so hovers around that figure. Tendring we can have an input into We have lost quite a few offi- -. o~erationalmatters. cers this year but most of Our recruitingv evenings them have gone into the reg- are providing us with about ular service. Rowley-Guyon, BS Lynn a ten per cent take up we We are losing one of our Fennessey and AIBS Ron longest serving officers at Gentry, plus the committed are just keeping pace with the end of April as Section constables, that this has Officersleaving. Officer Martin OToole from been such a worthwhile Harwich has had a few

------Harwich is leaving0 us-~- after o~eration.-1---- ~-- mildly successful recruiting 31 years. We are also continuing sessions but we still need Our very succe,sful foot with our identification quite a few new recruits patrols are continuing, parade section run by BS throughout the division to mainly targeting nuisance Gillian Cuny who organises cope with the ever increas- and criminal damage. all the staff, goes out to vari- ing workload. Various officers also put in ous locations throughout the Bob Storrar, requests for assistance with division seeking volunteers, Divisional Officer

By royal appointm SINCE last vear when I had iust Southend h been appointed to my new role as royal visit fro] divisional officer, Southend divi- Southend Queen and Prir sion continues to remain busy. Several of tb The structure at southend has took time off been amended for the benefit of my OEcers work in the area of rewarded with officers and to try and spread the and patrol in this momei considerable amount of paperwork. the perimeter streets On match efforts were grc days, supporting the regulars. The structure of the the command ti Another successful section is the During 19! Constabulary has changed with town beat section which has offi- the aim giving cers patrolling Southend High firearms incid where one of I variety in their work but balancing Street. m ;::i:~~$3. iii;b~2~~~2to this with a commitment to a specif- involved and cc ~iritfor ~~~~i~~~ Cellnet Offensubled to change The Cparty has continued ;;d;m'recf ;;d;m'recf atmeof gojw His quick ac1 POLlCE mt;i;,- ic section. to be well received on Friday and This allows them to develop and Saturday nights. This further opportunity tc 01942 727222 have the responsibility for team- enhances the working relationship ward to the C1 work which contributes to success- between the police and the envi- commendation. Quote reference H.P.2 9am -9pm 7 days a week m ful working between ourselves and ronmental health dept.re noise THE LAW, SPECIAL EDITION, MAY 1999 9

help with any occasion Success on the buses lages throughout the division, arrests in the Epping area alone where we are on hand to ensure for drink driving offences, plus 199819 HAS been another busy ed Operation Orwell for the the safety of the marchers and other reported driving offences. year for the Special run up to national Specials general public. Our training continues to be Constabulary in the Rayleigh Rayleigh Fortnight. Southend Specials In addition there are numerous among the best in the county with :arnival of Lights proces- division. assisted us in this operation. fetes and village days where all officers required to attend a pping each year requires We have carried on assisting The operation was launched Specials are called to police. two hour training session twice ures. A fireworks display our regular colleagues both on shift, and after research found there was a lot of unre- These are ideal public relations each month. The training is most the entire section is working where required in the division. We ported crime being committed on the local opportunities for us and we take organised by our regular col- part in 'finger printing' for chil- have also assisted Southend division with the buses. leagues. Lessons cover a large er large event is the dren or just talk to the public. Annual Airshow. After speaking to both bus company man- range of law and related subjects )od Festival, which Earlier in the year all our three Ra~leighhas a total of 68 ~fficersspread agers and identifying the troubled routes we ; the Specials in sections, Harlow, Epping and and these have proved to be of across the division with two section officers started planning high visibility patrols on the overseeing their activities. They are Section ,d. Brentwood, ran action plans as great benefit to us out on the buses. duties include streets. Officer Me1 Snow, newly promoted in January part of Specials Fortnight. These During the time this was running One rance Parades which are involved stop checks mainly for BS Tim Cox, 1999 at Canvey Island/Benfleet and Section person was warned about their behaviour. all towns and large vil- drink driving, resulting in six Epping Section Officer Terry Hills at RayleighIRochford. The divisional training carried out on divi- Operation Orwell is being continued by the sion finished in October 1998 and all officers specials in ~~~l~i~hdivision both in high vis- passed an exam after the course. This train- SPECIAL Constables were at t ibility patrols and plain clothes. harp end when a light aircra ing is overseen by Sgt Ian Collins. There will be another course starting soon. Reg Trowers, uggling drugs into Britain hit In December 1998 Rayleigh Division start- Divisional Officer e of cars as it crash landed at rth Essex airfield in January. e plane's pilot was injured, a passeng red serious head injuries and later die Bear essentials d a number of injured people had to be c e from the cars. ortunately, this dramatic scenario did not ha THE last year has seen the ing the front of the terminal ations in Dunmow and Saffron _ consolidation of the Special free from traffic congestion. Walden. We also assisted in n for real, but as an exercise to test the comm Constabulary at Stansted We have also participated in local carnivals, the music fes- tion and co-ordination between the E Airport. We are presently at two security exercises during tival at Audley End and the ce Special Constabulary, Essex Fire our authorised establishment. the year, which tests airport demolition of the chimneys at scue Service and the St John Ambulance. We have been involved in emergency procedures and in Felstead sugar beet factory. I ound 150 people were involved in Exercise Spec several local initiatives during which the Special hasten to add that the specials Constabulary plays an impor- were in no way involved in the serve at Earls Colne Airfield. the last year including atten- tion to under age drinking in tant role. actual blowing up of the chim- he event was organised by Specials from Braint the airport terminal resulting neys. A contingent of the n, with Specials from all over Essex taking p in several cautions to under Special Constabulary assisted age drinkers and one of the Southend at their annual air- licensees. show. Complications The same initiative was Finally, the highlight of the nture Scouts played the parts of the casual used to pay attention to public year was the Children in Need the airfield's own fire service also took part. order and vandalism on the During the weeks leading up fundraising event. rcise took a year to plan. trains serving the airport from to the 1998 World Cup, mem- Members of the division Bishop Stortford. bers of the Special appeared at Lakeside and pre- 'aircraft crash' happened during a fictional cha The Special Constabulary Constabulary contributed to sented a cheque for £2,000 boot sale at the airfield. was also involved in anti the planning and deployment raised by the sponsorship of ed complications for the Specials include speeding initiatives in the ter- of officers in assisting with the SC Bobby Bear, a teddy bear. n in the crowd reporting her purse stolen, minal area in conjunction with handling of the increased With the help of his friend suspected drugs scattered from the plane the regular officers. All officers number of flights during this Stanley Stansted (alias Sc ed, and a search for two missing aircraft pass have received training in the period. This often involved Stuart Smith) he flew for a day around the network of S involving the Essex Police helicopter and Sherl Muni-Quip Radar gun. many late nights and early Another traffic initiative mornings. KLM UK, to whom we express involved the use of Special Acting Section Officer our thanks for their help and rganisers of the exercise declared it an overall s Constables in plain clothes in Trevor Smith played a vital assistance. We would also like . SO Derek Hopkins, who helped run the exerci respect of the activities of part in providing Special to thank SO Margaret Ellis : "I'm very pleased. From my point of view we unlicensed taxi operators Constabulary resources dur- and AS0 Trevor Smith for ything out of it that we expected to." using the airport terminal. ing this period. their tremendous efforts in We have also assisted the During the year Specials arranging this event. Traffic Wardens in providing assisted Braintree Division Tony Butcher, nt On the night watch high profile support in keep- with several public order oper- Divisional Officer ently had a AS WITH every division, nuisance A golden vear ahead CI the youths are so common, with calls lip. every evening from members of the Colchester BASILDON has its 50th birth- ries on with his duties, albeit sion's officers public. day this year, which is proba- in a gentler role, with the st and were BS Colin Shead decided this was bly why no-one calls it same dedication and fortitude g taken part an area where the Special Due to the growth in the number of Basildon New Town any more. he has always shown. event. Their Constabulary could assist the regular outstanding warrants, the Special The celebrations are varied He retires in June and will ppreciated by force by performing high visibility Constables were approached were with the busy period being Some officers went to Earls be missed by all his col- patrols in key problem areas. approached by the warrants officer July to September. So, as well Colne for Special Reserve, the leagues. ere was a On Friday and Saturday nights with a view to launching an initia- as the usual duties at highlight being bacon and egg Finally, has anyone got an the division during November and December tive. Barleylands and local carni- rolls - lovely! Essex youth phrase book? It's very confusing for some offi- icers became patrols took place in Mersea, Tiptree, Over a two week period the vals, there will be another half A special mention must be Copford and Stanway, codenamed Specials executed 50 warrants and cers when they speak to young 1 offthe area, dozen events to cover. made about Bernie Butler, as Operation Nightwatchman. obtained new information on many people in plain English, only :ave me the The Specials Fortnight in this will be his last annual Although no arrests were made, more. to be told some rather good is name for- January went quite well. presentation ceremony. much advice was given and it was a This increased the division's perfor- Bernie has recently under- things are 'wicked,' someone ,nstable for a Three open evenings were falling down is 'stacking,' etc. good public relations exercise with mance in this area by 54 per cent. gone surgery and where most held at The Basildon Centre, The list is quite endless. both the youths and the people living Pauline Sherwood, people would mope and feel Cam in the community. Divisional Officer each hosted by a different Wally Bones, .onal Officer section. sorry for themselves, he car- Divisional Officer 10 THE LAW, SPECIAL EDITION, MAY 1999 No Oscars for the Lakesiders AT THE time Special Edition icant change to the opera- and initiatives can be devel- ing of the way in which the have also been held at Grays was produced last year, film- tional policing strategy oped. Special Constabulary have Police Station. ing was under way for a fly- undertaken by Special The policy should enable a historically supported their Finally, the work undertak- on-the-wall documentary Constables in Thurrock. greater empathy with the regular colleagues, including en by the Special series about Lakeside shop- The changes are designed the approach to training. Constabulary would not be ping centre. to focus the more limited Clearly there is initial possible without the personal Since then, the now famous resources available into high impatience to see the early commitment and dedication Lakesiders programme has visibility policing, identified effectiveness of the policy. of officers who give their time been shown on television, and in the division's annual plan. During Specials Fortnight freely. a number of Special Officers are assigned to spe- community, providing reas- in January, as a result of the Thanks and appreciation is Constables from Thurrock cific beat areas working surance and the comfort of kind generosity of Capital expressed to them for their appeared during the series. alongside neighbourhood beat police presence. Shopping Centres plc, we own efforts and also to their However, it has to be noted officers, and are dedicated to Public feedback to date has were able to have a display families for the support they that no Special has been nom- crime prevention initiatives. been positive. Inevitably the stand at Lakeside to raise inated for an Oscar for their By providing, where possi- implementation of the policy awareness of the Special provide. acting ability! ble, details of advance duty has had its teething prob- Constabulary. Simon Wootton, This year has seen a signif- availability, better planning lems, with radical restructur- Recruitment open evenings Divisional Officer Honour for a officers l show 4 the way THE new divisional officer CHELMSFORD dlv~sion for Colchester is also the has been leading the way first woman ever to have with its Parish Constables reached the rank in Essex. face who have now finished Pauline Sherwood has familiar their probationary period been a Special for nine and have been working within the villages years and was formerly the SC BERNIE Butler's Last August Bernie was throughout the Dengie ' section officer overseeing commitment to duty diagnosed as having cancer, the rural area of the divi- Report by Alyson Mountney but despite this he has con- area. sion. has already earned tinued to serve as a Special. I "It wasn't my intention to him recognition and An operation means he now be DO. I like being out on respect in his local performs his duties within the streets, being in touch community. Now, it Laindon Police Station, but with what's going on. I was he has continued to assist at quite happy being a Section has earned him the the local Neighbourhood officer," she said. Norman Dooley Watch meetings and Joint Fortnight in F Trophy. Estate Management meet- Teams ings, where he represents the Special Constable Her appointment came in A local station, and intends to licensing team, carri January, during a restructur- with Basildon division, do so until his retirement. out an initiative to targ ing in the division which has he joined the voluntary under-age drinking. led to changes in the way the arm of policing relative- Commitment Specials are administered. ly late in life at the age Looking ahead to the time There is now a Specials co- of 52, in 1994. when he can put his feet up, ordinator based at Colchester Bernie says: "I would love to licensed premises Police Station. and the num- Retirement carry on. When I do leave the ber of beat supervisors has job 1'11 miss it and the people He was due to retire in increased so Specials are now I've been working with." June 1997 but was grant- working in smaller, but more Bernie has been awarded ed an extension in service. manageable teams. the Norman Dooley Trophy The well-known beat offi- Dooley Trophy winner Sc Bernie Butler drinking offences "Everyone's a lot more pos- not only for his service and itive now, but we've still got a cer will now hang up his the responsibility of became a Special. "I wanted disclosed resulting patrolling a residential area to come and do a job which commitment, but also number of cautions. long way to go," added boots for June. good in of Noak Bridge and soon was worthwhile, meeting the because while coping with a Pauline. During his service, Bernie became a familiar face. So public and helping the regu- serious illness which would Her ambition, she says, is has performed regular duties much so that when he was lars." he savs. have resulted in the majority simple: "To make Colchester and received many letters of not on duty, residents were "I've got a lot of satisfaction of people retiring, he has still the best division." thanks and appreciation for heard to "Where's the out of it. I have met a lot of continued to support the the excellent work he has car- officer we normally see?" Dedication ried out. Bernie had not done nice people in the job and out- Special Constabulary and the people of Essex. Like all members of the Early in 1998, he took on voluntary work before he side the job." Special Constabulary, being a complaints received. volunteer requires a commit- Finally, I would like ment which has to be bal- anced with many other demands on her time. CHELMSFORD division is the winner of of South Woodham Ferrers, BS Lesley But she adds: "If you're honoured with long service awards. this year's Salter Cup after just pipping Receiving the second bar marking 29 Jones of Rayleigh and Sc Andrew Lumb dedicated to something, you last year's winners, Rayleigh division, to years' service is BS Alan Barrass of of Chelmsford. will make the time to do it. I the post! Brightlingsea section. Sc Ian North of Benfleet, Sc Mark think you've got to be quite The Cup is awarded annually to the Former SO Nigel Lightfoot of Pudney of Braintree, SO Jeremy flexible. division based on the highest number of Braintree division, DO Brian Moye of Summers of Dunmow, Sc Catherine "I wouldn't dream of duties performed. Chelmsford scored a Chelmsford division and Sc Ernest demanding my Specials do Turland of Witham, BS Andrew Wells of very respectable 373 points, compared to Shilling of Stansted Airport will all be Chelmsford and BS Brenda Yee-King of the hours I put into it, but Rayleigh's very close 369. presented with the first bar for 19 years' Southend will also be presented with the personally I'm one of those The Salter Cup will be presented to service. people who, if I'm given a Chelmsford at today's (Sunday May 9) And receiving the long service medal medal. challenge, I will give it 100 annual inspection. for nine years' service are BS Mark Winner of the Norman Dooley Trophy per cent to make sure it Fifteen officers with a total of 185 Berwick of Chelmsford, Sc Lesley is Sc John Bernie Butler of Basildon divi- works." years' service between them will also be Condron of Maldon, BS Gary Hardman sion. THE LAW, MAY 1999 11 duced for each division and department and a workshop Investors in Peonle sets a national standard for managers is being planned to examine the way forward. Investors in People means a commitment from the top to develop all employees in line with Essex Police objectives. Listening to the This means: Essex Police knows where it is going You know-as well and know what is expected of you You are consulted on change. Regular review of training and development needs of all views of all staff employees means: Training needed to sup- THE Investors in People port change ;S identified survey circulated to all You have regular feed- staff last year produced a back on performance and a good response, with regular review of your short replies received, and long term training needs 1,965 Your manager helps you with a reasonable spread plan the development you across divisions and level. Unfortunately, aware- need. rankslgrades. effective in their role as INVESTORS in People is a nationally ness of these plans at a lower developers of their staff. Action to train and develop More than a quarter of level is poor and reasons for While most staff have an employees on recruitment recognised standard, accepted by many replies were from appraisers changes are seldom commu- annual appraisal, training and throughout employment and over 30 per cent from nicated effectively. needed is not always identi- means:

highly~ respected organisations in both - women, with more than 500 Despite this and in spite of fied or followed up. Induction is effective written comments. when you join and on job the public and private sectors. recent bad publicity, most Performance review at a Thirty-six questions were changes staff are proud to tell people strategic level takes place, Although I have not com- we can focus further activity, asked, designed to measure You know what training they work for Essex Police but issues around communi- mitted to accreditation at particularly in communica- the effectiveness of five key is available for you and see it as quite outward cation and management indi- this time, we decided to con- tion and developing man- management processes: plan- You are able to learn con- looking, with a reasonable cate that not all the informa- duct a diagnostic study agers. ning, communication, man- tinuously, supported and public image. tion needed for effective across the whole organisa- The findings also demon- agement effectiveness, per- encouraged by your manager. There appears to be a sig- review is flowing upwards. tion; the response to this was strate your continued com- formance review and training Evaluation of training nificant communications bar- Induction and central extremely encouraging. mitment, as they show that and development processes. effectiveness to assess rier, seen by Pcs to be above training are generally viewed All areas need improve- achievement and improve We are pleased that the the vast majority are proud the rank of Inspector. positively. ment in order to reach the future effectiveness means: survey provided us with a to work for Essex Police. A number of support staff Following a presentation to national standard, with the Essex Police knows if baseline from which we can This report has already do not feel valued by their Chief Officers in January, major shortfalls being in training has been effective in measure improvement in the been considered by Chief police colleagues. further information, includ- communication and manage- enabling targets to be met areas covered by the stan- Officers, the Human Immediate line managers ing graphs of responses to all ment effectiveness. Trainers get feedback to dard. Resource Group and Senior are generally trusted and questions from the survey, is There are effective plan- improve their performance The findings demonstrate Officers at the recent seen as approachable, but to be made available to all. You develop your skills ning processes at a strategic that there are areas on which Strategy and Performance they do not all appear to be Results have been pro- as the job changes.

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"Bearing. in mind the tvwes 5 Reeion" on the nersonnel sunnort.A 1 of service they offer, they are and training committee "I have had some appro almost at opposite ends of the when he was ACC(Personne1) es to do one or two indivi egotided force. and had a key role to play things, but I am not loo "We had problems at Essex w~thprobationer training, for a full time job." University, which were sub- under Sir Robert Bunyard. stantial, but the efforts of Subsequently, while Host FSU in those early days on ACC(0) he has represented He will continue to public order and with the the region on the Police Use close by HQ and says h strikes during that period, of Firearms Sub-committee, always be available to came together extremely well writing a command and con- advice and counsel and the unit more than ful- trol paper on firearms and ccrs who feel they filled its task. setting up training require- During his fina "Community Services ments to meet those levels. will be playing Branch was no less critical to Latterly, he has led on traf- group of American how we co-operate with other fic issues, including investi- dents and, typical agencies - social services, pro- gation of road accidents, the there to see them bation service, health service use of speed cameras and end of their visit, ev - to protect children, It's dealing with death on the though he will have bun everv bit as relevant and road. his uniform for the final every bit as exciting." Brightlingsea

>--%'-ATFA The controversy over live 3 2 Fm good reasons to choose this Personal Loan Scheme animal exports through the f me 0nb Personal Essex port of Brightlingsea Fmed repayments Mwill not increase found Essex Police caught Loan Scheme Loans usually approved within minutes between maintaining the right of the exporter to carry f to be endorsed by 1 No hidden fees out his lawful business, keep- ing open the highway and the % The Police Federation * No security required on your home upholding the right of those Lines are open seven days a week who protested at each lorry convoy to make their lawful TO APPLY CAU THE POUCE FEDERATION PERSONAL LOAN SCHEME FREE ON protest. Mr Markham is pleased with the way Essex Police performed during this trou- bled time. "Brightlingsea was a mixed experience for Essex Police," he said. "We ran a major operation for ten months, eight miles from the THE WUCE FEDERATION nearest logistical base and PERSONAL LOAN SCHEME move by DirectHAMILTONBank- were not forced to INASSOCIATIONWITH A dinis,,. 0, HE, .,., plc any circumstances other than the economic situation of the exporter." A job well done is what Mr Markham finds the most sat- isfying aspect of police work. and dedication four

mended for his professionalism and sionalism displayed during the investi- commitment during a joint Heroin dealers gation into a murder at Basildon in Essex/Suffolk Police investigation into DC Sheila Robe&s, Harlow was corn- February 1998. two sex attacks on young boys, which mended for her courage, determination He and another officer displayed I for dogged attracted a great deal of media atten- and integrity in obtaining the highest bravery and a disregard for their own tion. Throughout the inquiry he provid- standard or corroborated evidence dur- safety in pursuing and arresting a 16- ed excellent support to the Essex victim ing a special operation conducted in year-old youth. South Ockendon in November 1997. The defendant was convicted of mur- 1 determination andhisfamil~PC Andrew Kemp, South Ockendon This enabled the prosecution to pres- der at Chelmsford Crown Court in l was commended for the consistent pro- ent incontrovertible proof of the activi- November 1998. Memorial tro~hvwill remember Pc Bacon's belief in s~ortsmanshir, Proud officers win BELOW: Pc Dave Letch receives the Millard Trophy from Lord Braybrooke, Lord Lieutenant of Essex, and

Pc Lorna Henderson accepts the Wilson Trophy from Lord Braybrooke and the I Chief Constable. l l l l* , 14 THE LAW, MAY 1999

ACC(0) retires on board after 43 years CHIEF Insp Ranjit Manghnani, formc head of training with the Ministry ACC(0) Geoffrey 111 health has forced the Defence Police at Wethersfield, has joim ~~~kh~~retires on early retirement of Pc Robert Essex Police on six months secondment I 27 after more than 43 Insall of Corringham, after 20 years; PC Kay Gibbs of FIR, what is believed to be the first move of i Years with Essex Police who has a total of 17 kind between the two forces. (see page l2 for service including nine years He has been with the MOD Police for 1 interview). with the Metropolitan Police, years and will return there in an operation Chief Insp Terry Gardiner, and Sgt Richard Nightingale role when he completes his secondment. of Colchester, retires on May of Brentwood Traffic after 29 He said: "I have been involved in trainir 16 after 30 years' service. years. for some time, having been at the Police Sta Insp Stewart Rowe, sta- College at Bramshill and with National Polic tioned at Chelmsford, has Obituaries Training at Harrogate before becoming hea of training for my own force. 1 retired after more than 30 Essex Police pensioner Mr , years with Essex Police. "For my career profile it was recommende William Mott, who lived in by the HMIC David O'Dowd and my Deput Also retiring this month is Ontario, Canada, has died. Chief Constable that I would benefit by ha1 PC David Bray of Clacton, He leaves a widow, Beatrice. ing an operational role within a police servia l with over 27 years' service Another pensioner, Mr I chose Essex because Wethersfield falls wit1 and DC Robert Hunt of Thomas Milner of South in the Essex Police area and we have a ver Colchester, also with 27 Benfleet, has died. He leaves by Brian Taplin good professional relationship with this force 1 years' service. a widow Edith. Registry Supervisor Trained "Probationers - the overflow from Shotley 'REGISTRY - what do you do the have been trained at Wethersfield for a yea there then?' Compensation Authority, maintain and we also rum a CID foundation course This is generally the response databases on all firearms authorisa- involving Essex, Cambridgeshire and MoI when I tell people which depart- tions, POLSA searches and until Police officers." ment I work in! December last year, CS Spray use. Throughout his secondment Chief Ins1 For Police officers and support Of particular interest to officers Manghnani will be based at Chelmsfort staff with more than two years' making compensation claims for Division, where he is working alongside service Registry was the offlice they injuries is the fact that the Registry Operations Manager Chief Insp Tim Olver. were taken to at Headquarters to supervisor obtains information for He has set himself a number of performanc( obtain their warrant cards - and for the benefit of their solicitors to help indicators to achieve with Essex in the area( most that was the last time they them claim for lost overtime oppor- of operations, crime, public order, licensing, ever had contact with Registry! tunities! statutory responsibilities, working with tb Since 1997 we no longer provide We also order books and publica- local community and traffic. warrant cards so even that slender tions for numerous HQ depart- "The original plan was to spend two mo contact has stopped. ments and we provide many legal at Chelmsford, two months at Basildon THERE will be a new venue this year for the 999 Fayre, organised Registry is an absolute gold mine reference books for divisions, for two months at Southend, but I feel now annually by the Thurrock Emergency Services. of information with thousands of example Stones, Pattersons, Chelmsford Division will give me the For the past 20 years it has been at the Bata site, but because files on a vast range of topics within Blackstones Criminal Practice, etc. range of experience and opportunities I ne of building development there this year, the 1999 event will be which can be found little nuggets We are able to obtain books and he said, although he will also be vlsiting o at Thurrock College instead. which can be invaluable to anyone publications at discount prices for divisions for spec~ficactivities (eg atten Main attractions this year will be a motor cycle display team, wanting background information or divisions, but not for individuals, an ID parade at Colchester, or a league the world's strongest man and the ever popular 999 major inci- any form of research. I'm afraid, unless they are being ball match at Southend). dent, plus many more attractions. Home Office circulars, policy purchased for official purposes "1 like the ethos of the command team he The event is again sponsored by BP Oil UK (Coryton Refinery). guidelines, Police Reviews, various through a divisional budget. at Chelmsford, under Supt Brian Storey, In appreciation for its support over the past 20 years, British publications, annual reports, HMIC Registry can be contacted on ext. have been made most welcome, given ev Bata Shoe Company was presented with a certificate by the reports and inspections, Acts of 50653 or 50650, or call in and see us opportunity to gain expencnce and treated Three Nines Fayre Committee. Parliament - all these and much - we are next door to Complaints part of the team from Day One. Picture shows, from left to right: lnsp Pat Mahoney, Basildon and Discipline. We will be very '''!Am Olver and Chlef Insp Dave Police (chairman), Peter Rademaker (Regional Director, British have been absolutely superb. If this is Bata); Peter Nicholls (Director British Bata). divisions are like

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Calling all golfers Step out A DISCOUNTED deal at The Notleys Golf Club, near Braintree has been negotiated by ESSEX Police Sports and Pc Terry Collinson. Social Club is organising a The full membership rate is reduced by 25 fun sponsored walk at per cent from £365 to £273.75, with no join- Thorndon Country Park on ing fee and no further green fees. Saturday, May 29. It is a fairly new course undergoing grad- The event is in aid of the ual development, ideal for beginners, as well Little Haven Children's as good handicappers. Families welcome. Hospice and will cover a dis- Anyone interested in police block member- ship please contact at Braintree on extension tance of four and a half miles. two bands taki * It starts at loam, finishing , Full Circle and D 63840. at approximately 12.30pm. ue, have donated the Minimum sponsorship is £5 S for free on the ni Lucky winners per adult. Further details, maps and THE result of the April lottery is as follows: ission is £3 and t £1,500 Insp Doug Hayward, Harlow sponsor forms are available ent starts at 8pm. Ticke from Sheila Johnson in Traffic; £1,000 Insp Steve Tutton, Basildon; e available from Sgt Ri £500 Det Insp Gordon McIntyre, HQSB; Registry, at HQ on extension atthews on ext. 35910. 50650, who would also like to £300 Sgt Neil Davidson, Thurrock; £200 Pictured are Full Circ Shirley Turner, HQ Firearms; £100 Frank hear from anyone willing to e of the bands who a act as stewards or first Holden, retired. aiders. The following will receive £50 consolation prizes: Sgt Nicholas Banks, Chelmsford; Pc Robert Johnson, Southminster Marine; Jacqueline Lee, Chelmsford; Pc Ann Poulter, Brentwood; DC Alan Fitz-J?hn, seconded staff, Albania; Insp Cheryl Callow, Saffron Could you face Walden; Ann Butcher, HQ Crime Stats; Pc Stephen Millbourne, Colchester; DC Richard Burch, HQ SOC. Peter goes Dutch 3 PC Peter Carr, based at Stansted village, has been selected to represent the British Police this challenge. cycling team at the Dutch Police Cycling Championships later this month. THE third PAA long distance walk takes interest and a mainly traffic- place at Windsor in September and organis- free course. ers the Metropolitan Police Walking Club The event takes place on Sunday, September 19 and is are challenging Essex officers and support open to all serving and l staff, serving and retired, to take part. retired police officers, civil- The club's Moira There will be a choice of ian staff and cadets. Stretton explains: "The two distances - 40km (25 Additionally, new for 1999, a miles) and 24km (15 miles). windsor walk is a chal- limited number of places will Individuals and teams who lenge walk for individuals be offered to 'specially invit- complete the longer distance Associates and teams Of between 4- will receive gold awards, ed guests'. Rd.rMRI.d.lAhLc l0 people. The event is while those completing the intended to be an enjoy- 15-mile route will receive sil- Accommodation able experience, while ver awards. Accommodation and meals testing stamina, mental Start point for both walks will be available at the uni- and ~hvsicalstrength and is the Royal Holloway, A " versity from 5pm on Friday, team spirit. University of London, September 17 to Egham, with the route for loam on Medal both walks followinn the Monday, September 20, at a cost of approximately £19 per "All successful walkers will River Thames footpath MORTGAGES Eton College and night, for bed and breakfast. receive a specially cast com- & Remortgages (including Civil Staff) rnemorative medal on a rib- Windsor Castle, through Further information and L^- entry forms are available UUll. Windsor Great Park and finally around Virginia 99 1 from Sgt Moira Stretton, The ~OW "Teams who the Water, before heading back "4 reasons to freephone exco~eagues :- event will additionally towards the university. Police Lodge, Buckingham receive a team award, which ~h~ route has been Palace, London, SW1 IAA, will be presented to them in designed to include some of tel 0171 320 7800, fax 0171 ) 3. EX-POLICE!) a special prize-giving cere- the most attractive footpaths 321. 7876, e-mail many at the end of the in SouthernEngland, several [email protected]. improve Over a third of our Advisers are ex-Police - all event ." sites of historic and natural co.uk. the terms on any mortgage you've already been with exemplary records! - so we know better offered! 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I aid of the Sara Marie Foundation (a charity gency services to prove who are the best driv- mortgage, youll have a dedicated member of our 1 run by a Metropolitan Police officer providing ers and organiser, Mick Dunckley says great support team to keep you updated on everything "Evergbody at HATCH has helped us through holidays for children with long term serious fun is guaranteed. until you "Complete"!This extra service is the minefwkl, 2 seems &you did all the work? illnesses). Entry is open to any emergency services invaluable and FREE for ESSEX Poliee We will have no hesitation in recommending Thanks to the continued generosity of personnel, uniformed or civilian, male or Officers and civilian support staff! HATCH to anyone." ... Police Constable Spedeworth International, this year's race female. Drivers will get at least three races will again be held at Rye House, Hoddesdon, and trophies are presented to the winners. 24 hours Herts on Saturday May 15. All money raised will go to the Sara Marie Call Direct 1 0800 783 0602 1 7 hysa week Anyone interested in joining in must pro- Foundation which has no paid staff. vide their own cars; they should be easily Therefore every penny will be used to benefit ~.OYPAT.PPIOI)~~~WWIPA-(IIA~~~OWM~~II.-w*bmSIU-- m~la..~ll*~*~L.bLlibq~*~*~~~w*m-- obtainable from local breakers and converted sick children. If you are over 18 and wish to *1YMLLLlarrn*E&ld-bl-m% if necessary. apply or know more contact Mick Dunckley Entry to the event is £25, as long as anoth- on 0181 582 1521. 16 THE LAW, MAY 1999

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ESSEX Pol~ce4x4 Fun Day Committee a holding vanous Police London rable comment over Langdon Hills tured far left. events during the year to Marathon team the PA: "If Lin can do and continued train- raise money to take disabled ch~ldrenfrom local schools this year was it, anyone can!" and homes out for the day. Linda then went on to picking up an injury. Sheppard, together with Sgt fic), Pc Laurie Rampling Basildon Town Two weeks before the big On Thursday, September 2 complete the largest Vic Wallace, Sgt Mark (Tilbury), Pc John Woods (HQ the committee is planning to Police Unit SOA event Linda collected another Estelle, Sgt Andy Willmott, Driving School), Pc Matt half marathon in the injury and was put back take children to visit the Hop Linda White, who Pc Richard Marriott, Pc Schneider and two brothers, together by team physio Ian Farm, in Kent, which also has world, The Great North Henry Garrod, Pc Allan not forgetting Insp Pauline started her train- Run at Newcastle, fol- Ellison. Barley and Pc Chris Mathlin Bowers (Grays). a 4x4 course to take them on. ing a year ago. She completed the London Last year the children had lowed by the coldest and Marathon alongside her fire- a great time at the Hop Farm, Her first competi- wettest, the Benfleet 15. fighting son Craig White in riding on the 4x4 course and With Reading and five and a half hours, raising Keep on running at a barbecue afterwards. tive race was the Brentwood half marathons over £1,000 towards this The children are taken Croker Cup Ladies' year's Essex Police marathon ESSEX Police runners have been out in force at road races in under her belt Linda con- preparation for marathons in London and Belfast. down to the farm by transport Mile, which she fin- team chosen charity, the supplied by Essex Police 4x4 tinued training three to Special Care Baby Unit. The Camberley half marathon included this year's SEPAA from Committee, the Army and ished with Laurie four times a week, run- Other team members this race- and out of a total police entry of 20 runners, six were local bus and coach compa- Essex. nies. Roy Kebbell added the V50 award to his growing CO The committee, which is in and a surprised, but delighted Pauline Bowers collec first Police Women award. its third year, consists of staff Vic Spain, Anton Roberts and Dave Rout travelled to from Essex Police, the Army ever. popular Bury 20 in Suffolk and Mick Bond defended and some staff from Costco. second Essex County title in the space of 14 days, this Dates to remember: June retaining the V40 half marathon with victory at Roding 18-20 - Essex Showground Less than 18 hours earlier the Essex Captain had ancho stand (various activities club, Colchester Harriers, to gold medals at the County Roa including face painting and a Relays in Chelmsford. 5 raffle); June 27 - from loam, Costco car washing. Anyone wishing to help in Not bad first any way on any of the above ESSEX Police's veterans' foot- Five minutes into the dates please contact Janice ball team have made it to the ond half, Northamptons] Mellors, C shift, Force national final of the Veterans' Information Room on ext scoredtheir first and only Cup in the first year they've 55330. of the match. 4 ever entered. But in the nick of ti1n6 In the semi-final the team minutes before the ens, Go fishing played last year's finalists, ~~~d~~~~~ scored 1 Northamptonshire Police, equaliser for Essex w~ with the odds apparently THE annual sea fishing com- took the game stacked against them. eP petition at Southend Pier time. takes place on Wednesday, Not only had ,, winning Essc May 19. Northamptc 3 the fin~lc fnr hrao ve minutes int It is an individual event ""'&I,, L"' YllY yu"" "ILLVY and is open to all Essex offi- years, but the match took time and was by ) cers, employees and retired place on their home turf. Cockrell. 4 staff. At half time the score was NOW the team will 4 Fishing takes place from 0-0, but Essex showed prom- West Yorkshire Polic lpm to 7pm, followed by a ise in the first half by domi- Chester City FC on M, buffet at Southend Police nating most of the game. for the national final. -1 Club. Book in between 11.30am and 12 midday at the dry end Twickenham victoi of the pier. Entry to the com- FOUR Essex officers were in Paul Daly, eased to a 19. petition is £5, with a 100 per the victorious Billericay tory, with DC Kevin Ha cent pay out. rugby side which lifted the four kicking.3 ---- aenaltie~r ------There is also a new trophy Tetley Bitter Vase for this annual event and the National players could be Portugal bound - .- - im Hayter, Pc 'lkickenham last month. Hallett and Pc Nock G main quarry are flounders, The club became the first in ESSEX Police is invited to The League runs for 14-16 fifth year and the competition plaice, eels, garfish and bass. Essex or the Eastern counties (Thames Valley) all p enter a team for a national weeks and the area champi- Anyone interested should is open to teams of four play- to reach a national final their part in the victol'B tournament competing ons win an expenses paid day ~h,cost per team is ring Pc Clive Skingley at when they beat Scunthorpe Said Kevin Harmet against 8,000 other players. out at the regional finals to Rayleigh Marine Section, E100, including VAT. For an in the semi-finals. was a brilliant day 4 extension 36810, mobile 0850 'Golf Matters'runs a National compete for places in the Up against Coventry's celebrations at London 706072, home 01702 559596. Golf League that operates on national finals held in form Or a %hole basis in the summer Portugal. contact Golf Matters on Sillhillians at Twickenham, went on well into the evenings. The leame is now in its 01622673100. Billericay, under captain pc hours."