l Thel Law The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 327 January 2001

l l Queen honours Essex officers IT was New Year delight for one at the Home Office and in He was ACPO adviser to the Audit He said: "I am absolutely serving and one retired officer with Leicestershire. Commission report "Misspent delighted to receive this award. the announcement of the Queen's Mr Clark represents ACPO Youth", published in 1996 and in Although it is a personal award, I New Year Honours. nationally on several working the same year he published an do feel that policing is a team Deputy Chief Constable Charles groups including NACRO Young ACPO report entitled "Reducing effort and I have worked with Clark and former Pc Brian Pallant Offenders Committee and the anti-social and criminal behaviour many people over the years and received the Queen's Police Medal Home Office Referral Order amongst young people", which has thus it is also recognition of their (QPM). Steering Group. been adopted by forces nationally. contribution." Charles Clark has served with He is a member of the Home He is also secretary of the ACPO Brian Pallant retired from the Charles Clark Essex since 1968, apart from spells Office project board for "On Track". Youth Issues Group. Continued on page 10. Brian Pallant COUNTY IS STILL ONE OF SAFEST

A DRAZMATIC fall in the number of bv Peter Laurie domestic burgla- ries in Essex in during the 12 months was 20 per cent reduction on the past five years almost half the national 1999. has been high- average of 17.9. Since Essex Deputy Chief 199516, the number of Constable Charles Clark lighted in a new household burglaries in said: "It is heartening that report. Essex has fallen by 25 per Essex has maintained its The annual report of cent. reputation as a low-crime the Audit Commission Only seven of the 38 county and at the same on police performance English police forces audit- time increased its detection ed had a lower rate of vio- rate. confirms that Essex con- lent crime than Essex, "With special operations tinues to be one of where there were 7.5 inci- to combat crime, intelli- England's safest coun- dents per 1,000 population gence-led policing and the ties. during 199912000. benefits of DNA evidence, Lower The Essex detection rate there is scope to make fur- for all crimes increased to ther improvements for the The report, which covers 29.7 per cent from 28.7 per good of the county. 12 months from 199912000, cent during the previous 12 shows that only five of the months, making the county Delighted 38 English police forces marginally better than the "I am also delighted that audited had a lower crime national average of 29.4 per Essex is now showing a SOUTHEND Mayor his assistant Sooty were from custody went rate than Essex, where cent. reduction in road deaths Graham Longley and hoping they would go towards the event, there were 67 crimes per In Essex, 78.7 per cent of and I hope this downward Southend Borough quietly to the custody organised by the Royal 1,000 population, compared violent crimes were detect- trend will continue, sup- Council crime preven- area at the Kursaal, but with a national average of ed. ported by the arrival of National Institute for the tion officer Shirley Town Crier Rick Morgan 90.4. The number of fatal or more roadside cameras. Blind, in aid of the Morris made an arrest- from BBC Essex Looked at in detail, the injury road crashes in "Speed kills and report shows that Essex ing sight on the steps of announced their arrest. Sunshine Fund for Blind Essex increased from 6,450 motorists who may be irked also had a low incidence of to 6,585. However, latest the Civic Centre last Children. by policing measures However, it was all in a household burglary and figures from Essex Police month. good cause, as bail The event raised just violent crime. show that during the calen- should remember that the Pc Paul Hanson and money to release them over E4,000. The Essex rate of 9.9 bur- dar year 2000 there were 86 objective is to save life and glaries per 1,000 homes road deaths in the county, a limb - theirs included." I 2 THE LAW, JANUARY 2001 l t I Comrader I Concerns over DNA database elims keen to AS a result of con- ing is planned for January mortgage by many years. cerns that were 22, prior to the full meeting See the advert or ring add new expressed after of the Police Negotiating 01206 738241 for further Board in February. the Crime Policy details if interested. members Group meeting on Financial Surgeries: DON'T forget, if you need Travel Insurance: THE annual meeting of tl. December 20, 2000 DON'T forget, if you want a meeting was important advice you can Comrades' Association W come along to one of our to join contact Jackie Card be held in the Chi arranged with the surgeries which are on extension 54555. The Constable's Conferenc Chief Constable extremely popular. premium is the same as Room, Headquarters i the following day Negotiating Board with a reasons for such a refusal. If you need an appoint- last year. 3pm on Monday, Februai to discuss his com- view to it being compulsory, What we have agreed is ment, ring extension 54560. 5, 2001 and all membei as fingerprints are now, but that it would be of interest The next surgery is planned Mobile Phones: are welcome to attend. ments to that this cannot be incorporated to both the Force and the for Friday, January 26. Honorary Secretal group on the sub- into Regulations until the Federation to get a feel for I KNOW there are plenty David Jones said: "I woul ject of the provi- necessary safeguards those reasons, as this may of deals about but if you sion of samples for against abuse have been be a useful addition to the Mortgages: want some more info, like to remind readers th; YOU will see an advertise- membership of th: a DNA elimination agreed. national debate on this sub- please ring 0800 006000 ject. ment on this page regard- and mention the Police Association is open not on1 database. ing flexible mortgages. This to all retired officers b~ Lowest Mr Stevens stated that he Federation to see if you It would seem that apparently started in also to serving officers wit Essex Police has had the would e-mail all crime man- can find a bargain. the message he lowest response to the agers to ensure that Australia some 20 years ten or more years' service. thought he was deliver- request for the provision of encouragement does not ago. CopperPot Credit ing was not the one samples and the Chief is become oppression, which A truly flexible mortgage Serving Union: that was received by obviously keen to increase in the long term will be charges interest on a daily "The annual subscriptio counter productive. basis. DON'T forget, if you want those in attendance. the number of elimination is only £1 and th I hope that this, together to save some money with a It was agreed that all DNA samples provided by Every payment made by with the e-mail from the good dividend, plus bor- Association would partic1 aspects of this issue, both Essex officers. the borrower reduces the This is something that Chief, will help to clarify rowing at reasonable larly welcome an increae in respect of supplying a balance outstanding and the Federation supports, the situation. rates, we signed up to in the number of servin sample or, if appropriate, interest is charged on the , providing it is made clear to lower balance immediately CopperPot last year and I officers." providing a individuals that it is volun- Regional Allowance: statement/report giving NO real update on this, afterwards. the membership has real- 1 If you would like furthe tary. ly taken off. the reasons for declining, It was pointed out that in except that a meeting took Just this change can save information, please contac It is salary deducted. If must be voluntary. our view it would detract place on the December 13, the borrower thousands of David Jones at th This matter is currently from the voluntary message 2000 where both sides, offi- pounds in interest over the you wish to join, ring them Federation Office, Polic being discussed national- direct on 0116 272 7878. if officers were compelled to cial and staff, could not mortgage term and can Headquarters, extensio ly at the Police submit a report giving their agree and a further meet- reduce the term of the 54501.

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Are you being. , Robbed? l If you have a ~ditioialMortgage you probably ARE . k,,,)S - 1 in business and you don't realise it! With interest charged yearly you are giving your mortgage company a fiee loan for up to a year with every payment you make. They are still charging you interest on it - they invest this money, and they keep the interest Our regional office is send- and, hopefully, a web site, s earned. And YES its legal but still daylight robbery. would merely do what they ing out a mailshot to all sup- are told. that we can keep everyon informed in good time. With a Flexible Mortgage and daily interest every port staff, with a view to So the decision needs to be encouraging membership. considered very carefully. We need practical suppor payment you make will reduce your balance immediately Essex Police wishes to bal- to do this - remember tha Use it or lose it. most of our stewards hav' saving you Thousands of &&&&Sand paying off your lot staff to see if they want We will be approaching the Unison to represent their full time jobs with Esse: mortgage early. Police Authority direct, seek- Police, in addition to thei interests. ing direct access to the All staff should be aware of Unison duties. involvement of the civilian Space in The Law is at i the consequences. stafY committee - yes, we do HomeBank - Opening the door of Opportunity Unison is the only inde- premium and there is tot have a committee on the much going on to provide ful pendent body on any commit- Police Authority! tee or group, with the excep- details here. At HomeBank we will show you how to make the Issues at present includi tion of our colleagues in the the future of traffic warden~ greatest savings on your Mortgage. No lender will do other recognised trades AN offer of three per cent was SOAs, call-out allowances this as its not in their interest to do so. unions, GMB and TGWU, regradings, driver review, cal who share a seat on the rejected. The employers' side wanted to bring us in line takers, service desks etc. We have exclusive rates and can offer you a totally national joint negotiating There is a lot going on ant committee. with police officers, who had fiee remortgage package with certain lenders. If we a poor pay deal this year. it is no good hoping that i The issue is not one of you keep your head down, i can't show you substantial savings we will not try to Unison membership, but one Unison welcomed this and sought confirmation that we will not affect you. Best valu~ sell you a Mortgage. of whether you wish Unison is on your doorstep and apa to represent your interests. would of course be in line with police officers in future thy does not help anyone. Unison has its own consti- You can make a difference As shown on BBC's Watchdog programme, a Flexible tution and rules and leads pay negotiations. This was but you have to make th~ Mortgage is the only ethical Mortgage you can have nationally in the fields of rejected by the employers' effort. We cannot alway, health and safety, equality side. achieve the impossible, bu and is backed by the Consumers Association. and workplace rights. As you are aware, support the stronger we are as i It is independent from the staff pay increases are union, the stronger you employer and democratic all almost always significantly - voice in negotiations. Join U: our stewards are trained and less than ~oliceofficers. 110 For a totally free and no obligation consultation, call accountable. Taking into account infla- THEW. HMI inspection is a Robin Jarvis 01206 738241 The alternative is a ''pup- tion and other factors, we are the end of J~~~~~~.~~~b~~~ pet" staff association, which going backwards. The arbi- ,ho have any issues to raise Jean Baystead 01473 827897 has been tried proved a tration hearing has not been should do so in writing a! before. AccOuntabilitx set as yet, but the pay will be soon as possible, via theil Ywr home is at risk if yw do not keep up payments on a mortgage or other loan secnred on it training and lega1 backdated. Without Unison, local steward. would not be issues - they ., , THE LAW, JANUARY 2001 3 Dismayat rise New team for ::l,"," in drink changes U

SENIOR traffic officers have greeted the results of the Logistics and Deployment answer the call to a major port staff based at HQ, who recent Christmas and New will drop whatever they are patterns Year Drink-Drive Campaign Unit. incident. by Peter Laurie But under the new name doing and slot into logistics with dismay after a record The new Logistics Team is DECISION time for the shift number of motorists failed and stronger structure, Essex mode. the product of a major Overall commander will be system trial is fast approach- roadside breath tests. Police believes it will offer a Assistant Chief Officer ing with the final report hav- Almost twice as many A NEW, more flexi- rethink which drew on the better service. Philip Onions, who will per- ing been submitted. tests were carried out during experience of policing the In an emergency, it will be ble and resilient activated by the duty inspec- form an overview role to It is still not clear which the campaign, with 361 peo- support service to Millennium and the hi-jack tor at Force Information ensure that the team is able ple out of 12,363 found driv- way the judgment will go for to provide an effective and ing whilst over the legal help Essex Police operation at Stansted Room. The on-call logistics extended hours and chief offi- commander will then employ co-ordinated response. He limit - a hit-rate of 3.7 per Airport. cers are keeping an open deal with major a cascading communication will also review its perform- cent. mind until they see the eval- incidents is due to Like MILDU, its job will be line to those res~onsiblefor ance. This represents the high- to ensure that every opera- uation by Project Manager, est total of motorists failing be available from delivering the support servic- The role of logistics com- Inspector John Meggison. tional need, including per- es required. mander will be shared on a for over three years. April. Although the issues are sonnel, accommodation, The Logistics Team will rota by seven officers. They Road Policing Manager now well established, decid- It will replace MILDU - equipment and catering, is are the superintendents in Chief Insp Tom Diment is draw on the expertise and the Major Incident charge of Training and ing the way forward is not shocked at the actions of met when the force has to experience of police and sup- Development, Community going to be an easy job. some drivers despite high Safety, Criminal Justice, profile national and local Consultation Professional Standards and media campaigns before and Final decisions will only be Corporate Support and chief during the festive season. made after full consultation inspectors from Corporate He said: "We are extreme- with the staff associations Support and IT. ly disappointed to see a num- Supt Dave Murthwaite, and other representatives ber of motorists consistently who have been involved in failing to heed our messages who steered through the new arrangement, said: "Under the pilot throughout. on drink-driving. MILDU it was clear that The final decision is antici- "There is obviously still a there was a lack of clarity pated by the end of February significant group who bla- about roles and there were 2001. tantly disregard our advice questions about resilience. and insist on ruining the In the event that a decision We now have a stronger, lives of folk who abide by the is made not to proceed with more flexible team to cope law," said Chief Insp the extended 11-hour pat- with any eventuality." Diment. tern, work is already on- Major changes include: The campaign was going to look at alternative Recognition that civilian launched on December 1, options. with officers arresting near- staff are among the key play- Deputy Chief Constable, ers. ly 200 motorists within the Charles Clark said: "It would Formal involvement of first fortnight alone. be wrong if we were not Contingency Planning, This represented the high- aware of all the issues but in Finance and Property est hit-rate of the four-week @ A QUICK spin around tured with Sgt Terry The team has received no way does this signify that campaign. Services. the skid pan was the Slater and Driving a certificate and plaque The creation of a Silver we have already made up our Essex Police remains mind. This is a crucial deci- determined to hammer the reward for two members Command liaison officer and Instructor Ade Ruddock. as runners up in raising sion for the future of Essex message home through a field officer, whose job will future campaigns and prose- Of staff for raising Terry Slater Was also a the most sponsorship - be to oversee performance at Police." E100 for the Police 4x4 cutions. member of the sucessful E650, which was split ground level and ensure that Research "Safety on our roads con- Fun day. any gaps are filled. Further work will take It is planned to provide tinues to remain a top prior- Lisa Kelly and Tracey Mudlarks team in the between the Essex Boys account of developments ity for Essex Police, but it briefings for everyone Dowling from the south sponsored jail break Clubs and the 4x4 Fun involved before April and an around the country since the cannot be tackled by us original research began, alone. It is the responsibility Woodham store are pic- organised last year. day. exercise is also under consid- including any four or five of every individual road eration. shift systems that may be user," added Chief Insp There are two ways to call Diment. in the Logistics Team: suitable. Essex Police's figures were Emergencieslunplanned Mr Clark was keen to add: published prior to the events - contact the duty "I wish to impress on officers in casualties inspector at FIR, ext 55100. that they should not build up national statistics which Fall also showed an increase in THE number of road deaths increase on 1999's figures. these figures, but at the same Planned events - contact unrealistic expectations the number of positive tests in the county fell sharply dur- One of Essex Police's key time I'm aware of all the good Contingency Planning at about any particular pattern Headquarters, ext 50292. at this stage." from the 1999-2000 cam- ing the calendar year 2000, objectives is to reduce the work being carried out by paign, with a hit-rate of 7.2 compared with 1999. number of deaths and serious other agencies, both in a part- per cent. Figures show the Force has casualties on our roads and nership approach and inde- turned around a 19 per cent senior traffic officers believe pendent initiatives. Log on now increase in 1999. when 108 these figures, the lowest since "I would also like to thank people died as a result of a 1995, are due to several ini- A NEW community website the road users of Essex as DC Tom Bowler's singing Informant: "My husband is road crash, into a 20 per cent tiatives which Essex Police - - was launched in Southend they contribute to the safety voice won him a Christmas going out shooting rabbits decrease during 2000, when and its partner agencies have last month for tree in a local radio competi- this evening. He says he 86 were killed. pursued vigorously through- of the highways and byways. Neighbourhood Watch co- tion. On air he mentioned can't afford a Christmas pres- The number of fatal colli- out 2000. We need everybody to play a ordinators. that the office was bare of ent for me so he's going out to sions has also dropped by 18 part and make Essex a safer There are links to other Christmas decorations. In no get me a muff." It's the per cent over the past 12 Agencies place," continued Chief organisations, helplines, time the kind-hearted public thought that counts . . . months. Inspector Diment. advice, useful local informa- "This year's figures are were turning up at the front And finally, heard the one Seven of the ten territorial There was a slight increase tion and Neighbourhood encouraging and I am pleased counter bearing gifts, includ- police divisions in the county in the number of motorcy- about the Press Officer who Watch newsletters. to see a substantial reduction ing a set of lights. hit a patch of ice and ended experienced a fall in the num- clists andlor pillion passen- The site address is in road deaths," said Chief The old DI's office was up in a ditch. Chelmsford www.nhw,org.uk for ber of fatal collisions on the Inspector Tom Diment from gers who died on the county's renamed Del's Grotto and roads; with Basildon, Traffic officers tried to tow Southend Neighbourhood the Mobile Support Division. roads, while there was a fall another woman offered 30 Tendring and Stansted show- him out but his car would not Watch co-ordinators who "I consider Essex Police in the number of pedestrians unwanted trees, which were ing only a very slight shift. Who,ops, he had left the want to log on. efforts had an impact on killed. politely declined. immobiliser on. For dis~lavadvertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 4 THE LAW. JANUARY 2001 Commendations should Euro be a worthwhile event force I FIND it difficult to accept safety second to that of Don't let the commenda- There is a clear policy that and read the latest in a long another? tion become a trivial matter requires bravery, initiative, line of commendations that For example, the rescue of that anybody can receive due ability or intelligence, which doubt have been given to officers a person from a riverAake, to supervisory personnel rec- is above the call of duty. I WAS somewhat per- and civilian personnel within driverslpassengers being ommending it. Each application is careful- turbed to read the article Essex Police, when a letter of pulled from a burning car, life I hear it every time The ly considered at chief officer in the December issue of appreciation would have support to an injured casual- Law is published, officers jok- level and if there is any doubt The Law, concerning been better used. ty, or the local officer who dis- ing with regards to the rea- about the merits of any appli- Euro Police 2000. Firstly, I would like to state arms a suspect carrying a sons some of the commenda- cation a collective view It was with special that I take nothing away knifelfirearm, to give just a tions have been presented. amongst the chief officers is interest that I noted Sgt from these people who have few examples. Please lets not make this a taken. Bazzoni was asked about worked hard in their chosen The criteria for a commen- laughing matter. What cannot always be his view on an integrated areas and undoubtedly done dation should not be if-you A commendation should be transmitted in publicising European Police Force. a first class job. have submitted paperwork to a worthwhile event for those the commendations is the Surely, it should refer My concern is regarding a high standard, arrested 100 who have put their lives at detail that makes the action to an EU Police Force, as the way commendations are people in a year, or organised risk and other people first. commendable. I suspect that all the issued. Surely, the idea of a and put together an opera- Pc John Higgitt, FSU However, I can assure John police present were from commendation is to show tion. I TOTALLY agree with Pc Higgitt and other readers EU member countries This is everyday policing that great care is taken to appreciation towards a mem- John Higgitt that commenda- only. and what we are paid for and ensure that those who are ber of the organisation who tions should be awarded for I and others have been yes, sometimes, could be commended deserve it. has completed something those whose actions are aware of Europol and its recognised with a letter of My final comment is that above and beyond the normal above and beyond the call of aims to become an EU appreciation. policing covers a broad range call of duty and put their own duty. Police Force for some of activity and many of our time, although this is staff and often members of denied by the the public perform acts of Government. Cameras easilv found bravery, or show other initia- The question asked of ./ tive, above and beyond the Sgt Bazzoni lifts the lid the exact position. ous traffic law enforcement THANKYOU for printing Mr call of duty; our cornmenda- completely off the As for entrapment, well and the hvest casualty rate R A White's letter in the tion policy-is rightly balanced Government's denial. perhaps we should be turning in Europe. December edition of The to be able to reward those This amounts to a fur- our attention to those Pc Spike who are deserving. Law. ther erosion of British I know it gave me and my naughty publicans who pour Southern Road Policing Charles Clark sovereignty. Each facet of colleagues much amusement. drink down people's throats Unit, LaindOn. Deputy Chief Constable life is gradually and by is a well known fact that and then force them to drive The Law, Press Office, It stealth coming under EU away in their cars. the location of all the Gatso control. The target, cameras is readily available. I'm pleased that your corre- which is admitted by EU All you have to do is break spondent is against speeding Cricketer Andrew's politicians, is a Federal the law in your car and a &d I feel sure he can make -.- a -. -. q.. State called Europe. the connection between rigor- bright flash will inform you of How silly of me to I divided loyalties think that I had voted I READ with interest the year the local branch of the Yes' to just a common article "Cricketers' Island Lords Taverners put a lot of trading market back in Tour Success" and feel that I work into a big charity the 70 need to write an interesting match. J Reynolds, point about the game. They have a big six-a-side I Brentwood. / Our son Andrew was born competition where various in the police house at county players go along and Bulphan in the Old Grays play alongside the local play- A life on Division in 1967. He spent his ers and our son plays each teenage years in Corringham year. playing cricket and rugby for This is also followed up on his school and local teams. the Saturday by a representa- the road Some 13 years ago he decid- tive match. This year I had A FORTY-TWO page booklet ed to leave Essex and head the pleasure of spending time has been published by a fam- for Guernsey. For 10 of the 13 with my son's family and ily member, which may be of years he has been a member enjoying England XI v Rest of interest to readers of The of the Guernsey Police and he the World XI. The weather Law. was part of the Guernsey was beautiful and everybody Entitled Handlebars and Police team who beat the enjoyed a lovely day of cricket Steering Wheel it is the story Gentleman of Essex CID. - unfortunately England lost. of Gordon Robinson, now Being a staunch supporter of I will definitely be there aged 96 years and living in Essex cricket he did say that next year as the game is Southend on Sea, who chron- he had divided loyalties. Essex v Surrey. icles his childhood and early Guernsey loves its cricket D. Jones years on the Essex/SufTolk and in September of each Stanford-le-Hope borders, when he showed an interest in motor vehicles. This led him to employ- Thanks fol: your help ment in the motor trade and I WRITE to thank readers of police and so, at the bright eventuallv a career with the The Law for their kind assis- age of 62 years, I have now Automobile Association, as tance in supplying me with decided to retire for the sec- one of the early motorcycle photographs and information ond time, leaving Kent patrol men on the old A12 concerning the raid on Radio County Constabulary, having between Ipswich and Caroline on November 14, completed a total of 39 years. Colchester. 1975. My thanks again to all of After service with the RAF I would like to apologise to my old colleagues who assist- in the war he ran his own those who, having rung, ed me in my research and to local coach company. On heard nothing from me. I was Miss Vivienne Barnard of the retiring he took great pleas- not being rude. It was just CPS, who was a great help. ure from owning and showing unfortunate that there was I would like to wish all of a vintage Morris Minor motor one day when my answering my ex-colleagues, both serv- car, winning many trophies. machine decided to play up. ing and retired my very best Priced at £3.50 (in1 p & p) My research with regard to wishes and should any of copies can be obtained by the pirate radios continued them visit Bournemouth, look sending a cheque payable to and, as a result, I was able to out for the old boy with the C G Robinson to me at the complete my degree in polic- Geordie accent sitting on the following address: 86 ing. I graduate this month. promenade bench. Flemming Avenue, Leigh on I feel this is a suitable time Sea, Essex, SS9 3AX. to end my career with the Ex-DC1 'Geordie' Wright (Ex Pc) Alan Watkins THE LAW, JANUARY 2001 5

Supt Julia Jeapes collects the keys to the Ford Galaxy. division. meet the needs of people m.essex-~olice-u~ I Officer moves Mick is given a fighting c ESSEX Police has now takes a small blood sample WHEN you are DC Mick Frost, based at Witham, is fighting agreed to revisions of the which is then sent off. It's as deployment policy. aged 31, don't leukaemia. He told Helen Cook about his easy as that." The main priniples are smoke, keep your- worst ever year and of his hopes for the future. Mick's family have also that officers under five years' self fit, have never been supporting the Trust service and officers with been in hospital treatment is ineffective. ment and strong chemother- with a fund raising "head fewer then five years' service Within weeks of diagnosis apy to reduce his body's nat- shave" by brothers Ian and in their current division will and you visit the he had become seriously ill ural defence system so he Paul which raised £1,500. not normally be considered doctor with an and received a transplant of would have a greater chance Mick had previously been for deployment. stem blood cells which had of accepting the new bone in good health before his ill- After five years' service, all aching wrist, the been taken from his own marrow. This meant that he ness, with only five days sick officers will, on an annual last thing you blood when he had first been was extremely susceptible to leave in the last five years, basis, discuss their future expect to hear is diagnosed with the illness. infection and needed to stay with their manager and the Doctors confirmed that he in a protective isolation ward but he is now keen to stand outcomes will be passed to that you have needed a bone marrow forweeks. up for the NHS. Staff Development, which leukaemia. transplant and his two The bone marrow trans- He said: "I could not have brothers were tested, but plant itself is relatively sim- will consider organisational This was the experi- DC Mick Frost received better medical needs, in particular the bal- the family were devastated ple, similar to a blood trans- treatment than I did. People ence of DC Mick Frost ent but he is hoping, fingers when neither matched. fusion, taking three hours to are keen to knock the NHS ance of skills and experience and the shock left the crossed, that he may be back across all the divisons and Only siblings are tested as complete. but all the staff have been no other family member will The German donor, a man at work by early summer. departments, including Witham-based officer in tremendous." denial. have the same tissue type aged 34, provided the vital He is very grateful to all Crime and Mobile Support his friends and colleagues at Mick says that when you He didn't believe it and and so the search was on for bone marrow in a very quick Divisons. an unrelated donor. and painless procedure in Witham and Braintree divi- are faced with a life threat- hoped it must be wrong but sion whom he describes as ening illness it makes you a consultant confirmed that The Anthony Bone Germany and the marrow Needs Marrow Trust and British was then flown over to "brilliant". reassess your priorities. blood tests had revealed 50 They will deploy officers on Bone Marrow Registry have London. He said: "Everyone has He hopes that by publicis- times more white blood a register of about 500,000 been so helpful and under- an ongoing basis to meet Mick will not be able to ing his illness it may encour- cells than normal and the potential volunteer donors in standing and I would espe- these needs. find out more about his age other people to join the diagnosis was that he had this country. cially like to thank Paul Head of Personnel John anonymous life saver for two bone marrow register. Rhymes said: "It is intended Chronic Myeloid Anthony Nolan was a Ritson and Roy Burnett who young child who died of years but is thank He said: "What can be bet- that we do not deploy officers Leukaemia, a rare condi- have driven me up to him personally in the future. Hammersmith Hospital on so ter than saving somebody's on the scale of previous exer- tion that affects about 500 leukaemia, when no such 1" total Mick was hos~i- many occasions." life by doing something so cises, but have gradual people in this country. register existed to find him It was back in February an unrelated donor. talised from July 1 to simple? movement to meet needs. last year when Mick, who has December 8 with only a three Bonus "It could be a member of "It will be necessary for been in the force for 14 years, Donors week home break in the mid- Christmas was a magical your family who becomes ill. there to be some movement. and his wife Donna, a Soco Worldwide there are about dle. time for him this year with Since the last series of If you are aged between 18 assistant at Colchester, found six million potential donors. He Was beset by problems Doma and their two girls deployment there has and 40 and think you can their world turned upside Quite quick]y the register whilst in hospital, his spleen Emily, nine and Alice, seven. help please contact them." already been some imbalance down. expanded and he could not came up with a match from a Mick says: "Every day is a The Anthony Nolan returning to areas of the He immediately started German but disappointment eat, he developed graft-ver- bonus, I would have been Bone Marrow Trust can be force and this cannot be cor- treatment at Hammersmith followed when the potential sus-host disease in his liver dead by Christmas without rected merely by recruiting. Hospital, which specialises in donor failed a medical. and also suffered from a lung the Anthony Nolan register contacted on 0901 8822234 his particular form of Mick fell ill at this time infection. and a complete stranger from (calls cost 25p a minute) or Delays leukaemia. with a virus and in mid July Over a period of time Germany. visit their web site at "Also, there are a signifi- It was explained to him had to have a second trans- things have got better and he I am keen to encourage www.anthonynolan.com for cant number of officers who that there are three stages plant, using the last of his is glad to be home, back with anyone who feels they are more information. have had long delays waiting this illness goes through - preserved stem cells. his family and feeling more able to sign up as a potential Next month The Law to move to specialist areas. chronic where the condition Finally the news they had optimistic about the future. bone marrow donor to do so. will be talking to Insp Alan remains stable and can last We will always look for offi- been waiting and hoping for Weekly blood tests at "It is a simple process to Cook from Harlow, whose up to five years; accelerated - cers who are willing to move came through - another Hammersmith Hospital, contact the Anthony Nolan name was on the donor regis- when the condition deterio- German man's tissue was an blood transfusions needed Bone Marrow Trust they will in the first instance or where rates and chemotherapy every two to three weeks and ter and who this month is exact match. send out a blood kit which a move matches a career becomes less effective and Mick then underwent a cocktail of about 30 tablets donating bone marrow to an you take to your GP who plan." 'blast' - when all medical debilitatinp. radiation treat- daily still occupy him at Pres- unrelated European woman. U For display advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 6 THE LAW, JANUARY 2001 2000 A CHALLENG - Metropolitan Police for THE low-key Loughton, Chigwell, arrival of the new Review of the year Buckhurst Hill and Waltham Millennium con- Abbey, all of which became trasted sharply part of Harlow Division. bv Helen Cook and Peter Laurie A new Mobile Support with the 12 months Division was launched from of challenge and of Traffic and major change A reorganisation of Crime which followed for Division saw the creation of four Major Investigation Essex Police. Teams, based at Brentwood, The Law's review of Harlow, Rayleigh and 2000 shows it was a year Stanway. that will be remembered. Essex was among the coun- ties involved in a Government JANUARY pilot scheme which uses rev- enue from speeding fines to FOLLOWING extensive fund additional roadside cam- preparatory work by the IT eras. Department, the dreaded Best Value legislation came Millennium bug failed to into force and Essex Police materialise. embarked on a five-year pro- As the new Millennium gramme of reviewing its serv- dawned, Essex saw its biggest- ices to ensure that it was ever number of police officers reaching the highest stan- on the streets and the muted The hi-jacked plane on the tarmac at Stansted Airport in February. dards possible in the most celebrations passed without boot of a car in a pub car park its kind in Britain - and ended began this month. cost-effective way. problems. Two light aircraft flying out A three-month pro-active in Battlesbridge and police peacefully. officers received commenda- Essex Police's handling of the MARCH of North Weald crashed with offensive against crime was the death of both pilots and a launched by Essex Police tions for their work in this operation brought wide praise, THE Audit Commission's young boy. under the name Operation inquiry. including accolades from the annual performance report on Resolve. FEBRUARY Prime Minister and the Home policing confirmed that Essex MAY This contributed to a fall in Secretary. was again one of the safest burglaries and vehicle crime. AN airliner hi-jacked over The case is now going counties. DETECTIVES leading the Getting ready for Cc Two men were sentenced to Afghanistan landed at through the court system. Only three English police inquiry into a fatal stabbing in ting up of an Environm life imprisonment for the mur- Stansted Airport with 187 peo- A major police recruitment areas had a lower crime rate. Southend flew to Albania and Protest Policy from the le der of "body in the boot" victim ple on board. campaign was launched and Essex Police Officers and were able to establish the learned at this incident. Colin Francis. The Stansted siege lasted 75 ran throughout the year. staff travelled to Jersey to identity of the victim. This Convoy 2000 saw hun His body was found in the hours - the longest incident of Shift system trials also exhume the body of an elderly complex inquiry remains open. man as part of on-going inves- Operation Fathom saw the of Romanian orphans bl tigations into deaths at a care successful eviction of protest- from a charity project home in Clacton. ers who had buried them- involved 19 serving selves underground to demon- retired Essex Police staff CASTLE POINT BOROUGH COUNCIL APRIL strate against the construction For seven days volur ESSEX Police took over of the new A130 ring road. helped refurbish, decorat Chief Executive's Department responsibility from the It also resulted in the set- install new carpets, wa machines and other e ment in three orphanag LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT the country. JUNE OPERATION Halifax - f15,210 f 16,680 plus car user allowance came under the media - light when details of a Required to work in the Committee Services Section of the Chief Executive's going investigation int Department. This will involve activities associated with on the ground deaths of seriously ill ch were published in a na monitoring and enforcement relating to private hirehackney carriage licensing newspaper. and public entertainment licensing in respect of public houses and night-club Disgruntled England fo venues within the Borough and other associated administrative functions. supporters caused few lems as they. travelled You will be required to deal with the testing of taxi meters, and driving tests. from Euro 2000 after En It is essential therefore that you hold a full clean driving licence and be a were knocked out in the holder of an advanced driving qualification. stages. Language Line was lau You must possess practical and administrative skills relating to enforcement which enables police o licensing functions. It is important that you have a proven track record in the dealing with a non-E1 field of investigation within a law enforcement agency. Good communication speaking person to tele and report writing skills are also essential and it is desirable for applicants to a translating service hold appropriate qualifications. Computer literacy is desirable. will provide a translat line within minutes. We are seeking a person who is a self starter with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, a flexible approach to working in a busy environment, and willing to JULY work outside normal office hours for part of the working week . YOUTH Offending Tean launched across the c For an application form, job description and other details please telephone with the brief of red Jonathon Appleby on 01268 882415. Please quote Post Ref CE32. The closing crime committed by ch date for the completed application forms to be sent to the undersigned is and young people and pr Monday 29th January 2001. ing young offenders fro offending. In the interests of efficiency and saving, no confirmation of receipt will be The six teams are bat Basildon, Chelm Colchester, Harlow, Sou Applicants who are not invited to attend interview before Friday 16th February and Thurrock. 2001 may assume they have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Eleven people were ar Bany Rollinson, Chief Executive, Castle Point Borough Council, Council for criminal damage staging a protest in a fi Metropolitan Chief Supt Bob Kynfmsley hands over Offices, Kiln Road, Benfleet, Essex SS7 1TE I genetically modified m the keys to Loughton Police Station to former Divisional Wivenhoe. Commander of G Division Supt Andy Drane in April. The CPS later deci4.--j THE LAW. JANUARY 200.1 7

'NGm YE. smiles and thousands of Essex in the regional trials. pounds for charity. NOVEMBER AUGUST WATER, water everywhere at SIX Staff began work in cus- the end of October and begin- tody areas on the Arrest ning of November caused the Referral Scheme - a partner- most widespread flooding ship between Essex Police and across the country since 1947. other agencies aimed at reduc- Worst hit in Essex was ing re-offending by drug users. Waltham Abbey when the Arrested users are given the River Lea burst its banks. opportunity of counselling and Elsewhere a man died when referral to a treatment pro- a large tree branch fell the car gramme. he was travelling in and a Police launched a murder motorcyclist was left paral- investigation after Ronald ysed after riding into a fallen Fuller was shot dead outside tree at Stanford Rivers. his house in Grays by a man The Essex Black Police who escaped on a modern style Association was launched with scooter, the inquiry is ongoing. the aim of enhancing the rela- TV adverts were used for the tionship between the force and first time to encourage the minority ethnic communi- recruits to join up. The cam- ty in Essex as well as improv- paign proved successful, with ing the working environment more than 500 people respond- for all black and Asian staff the spirit of the occasion when they ran a horse racing stall at the Essex Police ing and requesting an applica- Police in Thorpe received an Millennium Family Day in July. The event raised thousands of pounds for charity. tion pack. anonymous call and found the The force's football club was employed for the body of 25-year-old Jason Goodbye . . . SEPTEMBER Chant in a hallway cupboard. saved from closure following Headquarters Christmas THE year saw the sad loss of One man has been charged an general lunch when Chief Officers took serving officers Sgt Nick Kelly CONTINGENCY plans came meeting. to the fore when protests were with murder and two other on the role, wearing a~~ro~ri-and Pc Bob Lay and also of HQ people charged with conceal- Lack of players, changes in staged at fuel distribution ate headgear for the season. gardener Anthony Everett and ing the body. force policy effecting the avail- depots in the county against ability of staff and a run of It was only a one-day con- the Chief Constable's the high taxation on fuel. DECEMBER poor results threatened the tract but four received their secretary Linda Harris. Praise was high for all police Retirement beckoned for' 000 in May. staff, ACC Joe Edwards said: A REVIEW of divisional struc- club's future but hopes are "employee of the day" badges. "We effectively averted crisis ture identified potential sav- high for the New Year. angling to yachting it Superintendents Mick Hicks, recommend no further action in Essex through rapid mobili- ings of up to £440,000 which Police investigations and successful year of Bob Ward and Mick Benning against those involved. could be invested in front line media coverage of the rape and Lee Weavers (medical). sation and deployment, the 'sport for Essex. The Essex Police brunt of which was borne by policing and Home Secretary and sexual assault of a 16- Superintendent Andy Drane Chief Constable David left us on promotion and Millennium Family Day divisions." Jack Straw announced fund- year-old girl in Buckhurst Hill attracted thousands of visitors ing of £185.3 million for the lead to the arrest of a man Stevens met and cOngratulat- joined Avon and Somerset. on a wet Sunday, but raised OCTOBER next financial year - an from Ilford who is currently ed officers and support staff THE European Convention of increase of £10.5 million but remanded in custody, awaiting who have represented the Hello ¤ . . Human Rights was incorpo- linked to efficiency savings trial. force in a variety of sports TO Superintendents Ian rated into British law at the and crime reduction. Five new waiters were throughout the year. McNeill and John Mauger. beginning of the month and all members of staff started train- ing on the implications of the new legislation. Training also began for every member of staff in com- munity and race relations. A community awareness training workbook has been sent out and this will be sup- ported by classroom sessions. The training is scheduled to be completed within two years. Bronson, winner of the Bronson was the winner of the force police dog trials with force police dog trials, ...... - .. . his handler Pc Neale Gleeson - with his handler Pc the first trials since 1995. Officers and support staff who have represented the force at sport throughout the year met Chief Constable Gleeson, in October. go On David Stevens, who praised their efforts.

./ Southend on Sea Borough Council q I Housing and Environmental Services Department I DOG WARDEN Salary f 13,299 - f 14,823 Temporary contract up to one year You will be responsible for the capture and handling of stra or dangerous dogs, and enforcement duties including dog fouling and collarltag oY; ences, as well as bylaw enforcement. You should preferably have previous experience in both law enforcement and animal handlinglwelfare, have a full driving licence and possess good communication skills. Application forms and other details can be obtained from: Administration Assistant, Housing and Environmental Services Department, Southend Borough Council, Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend on Sea, Essex SS2 6ER. Please quote reference HESIDW11358. Tel: (01702) 215485. Email: [email protected] Closing date: 31st January 2001. This post, as all other posts currently covered by NJC conditions for Local Government Services, is subject to single status and job evaluation reviews. An Equal OpportunitiesEmployer The Council operates a no-smoking policy HQ Christmas lunch in December. - b 8 THE LAW, JANUARY 2001 I b I Drugs roadshow's 5th year I for its 5th year, the award "Our experience has IT'S BACK winning, thought provoking show with shown that using music and drama and involving live music, drama, dancers, competitions pupils in the roadshow is a and quizzes that aims to give youngsters very effective way of con- aged between 11-13 years the facts about necting with young people drugs and alcohol abuse. as they begin their second- The Essex Police and ary education," he said. Essex FM 2 Smart 4 "What is important to Drugs Roadshow has a by Helen Cook remember though is that the roadshow is not just a fresh line-up for 2001 one off, but part of the with new presenters - Bernards High School, schools own drugs educa- Essex FM DJ Chris Westcliff; The Fitzwimarc tion programme. School, Rayleigh; The Brooks and local tal- Sponsors ented singer Tina Boswells School, Chelmsford; St. Helena School, Cousins. " I am looking forward to Colchester; Tabor High developing the scheme fur- It has a new up-and- School, Braintree; The coming band called Harwich School, Dovercourt; ther next year and build- Frenzz; members of the Hassenbrook School, ing on the good relation- Essex FM Street Stanford Le Hope; and ship we have established Dancers and, returning Ursuline Convent School, with our sponsors," said again, the excellent Brentwood. The 2 ~ma~~rug~oadshow~still getting across a vital message. Insp Ashton. Chain Reaction Theatre The Essex Police and Essex businesses and received Inspector Stuart Ashton, of Chart topping boy band Company. FM 2 Smart 4 Drugs themselves what is the safe Roadshow has become the course of action. sponsorship from The Ford Essex Police Community Al, who guest starred at Schools flagship drugs education It is a fact that 40 per cent Motor Company, KeyMed, Safety Department said: the roadshow in 1999, of teenagers aged 15 have The Portman Group and "This is the first time I have said: "It was great to per- The roadshow tour will in the county and puts across the message that tried illicit drugs and the Sainsbury's. been involved with this excel- form in front of over 3,000 be visiting nine schools greatest increase has been An expanded interactive lent project. across the county from drugs and alcohol abuse can children at the 2 Smart 4 harm your health, relation- amongst girls; 60 per cent of website is on line at "The 2 Smart 4 Drugs January to March 2001 all crime is drug related and www.2smart.co.uk, which Roadshow delivers the drugs Drugs Roadshow. with an extra gala show at ships, character, finances and your lifestyle. in the UK tobacco contributes gives roadshow news, pic- message to young people in a 'We are role models and the Brentwood Centre in to 120,000 premature deaths tures, competitions and the fun and informative way. if we manage to stop even February. The reality is that young- every year. facts. "It encourages them to one kid from going down The schools successful in sters will, unfortunately, be faced with the existence of The Essex Police This has links to Essex make their own mind up this dangerous route, we'll their bid for a roadshow Community Safety Police and the sponsors, as about the dangers of not only visit are: James Hornsby drugs in their community feel we've achieved our and when they do they must Department has promoted well as other informative drugs but also tobacco and High School, Basildon; St aim." be in a position to decide for the drugs education project to drugs awareness sites. alcohol. Conflict put us ANIMAL WAR to the test

THIS month marks the sixth anniversary of one of Essex Police's most costly cam- paigns, Operation Gunfleet - the policing of live animal exports at Brightlingsea and the protests they generated. BRIGHTLINGSEA 1995 -. The o~erationwas costly I both financially in local com- Fixed for six months for balance transfers munity relations, which have I PHOTO CACHE BY I since, fortunately, recovered. Keeping your finances in order Nicky Lewin, author of Animal War - Brightlingsea has never been easier. 1995 is a photographer for the East Anglian Daily Times A Police Federationvisa Card could help you organise your tinances.To start with you'll enjoy newspaper. L a rate of interest of 4.9%APRHfixed for six months when you transfer your outstanding card I met him at a number of balances to an exclusive Police Federation Visa Card. some in hand-written form trade from Brightlingsea on incidents in my role as a surrounding numerous pho- October 30,1995, the celebra- Other advantages include: Up to f 15,000 credit limit on the Gold Card (Up to scenes of crime officer, tographs of police, protesters tions which followed and a 15.9%APR (variable) for thevisa Gold Card £5,000 on the Classic Card)+ although during Operation and livestock owners. summary of the results. Up to eight weeks interest free credit# 18.9%APR (variable) for thevisa Classic Card Gunfleet The narrative is factual, An excellent book, which Optional Card and Payment Protection I was part of an evidence No annual fee Personalised cheque book Travel money service sometimes critical of police makes a memorial and sou- FREE additional card for spouse or partner Wine Club gathering team, photograph- actions, but in general still venir to those months at ing events from a different keeps a balanced opinion of Brightlingsea. It's easy to apply. perspective from day one. the events of those months. Available to order from The book starts with the The pictures are very publishers Firstsite, at The -U D Call NOW FREE on 0800 161 162 Bene background to the events, graphic and emotive, bringing Minories Art Gallery, 74, [7563]. <" quotrng ref. Lines open 24 hours a day showing the reasons for the back vivid memories of those High Street, Colchester, C01 protests against the veal Beneficial IS 3 rrrd~ngname olHFC Bank plc A member olrhe Hourchoid Inromraonrl Group ofcompmmn AA aulormxcd ~nst>ruuonunder ihs Bankmg &it 1987. months at Brightlingsea and lUE, tel. 01206 577067, m England Regintared North Scroer WtnkAeld. ILI Regtnered No 1117301 Ome Wndror Brri,h#re

Investigation barn- PC Howell, 50, spent 25 daughters. Southend. He leaves a widow He replaces Det Supt what retirement brings Bruce is spending his retire- years with Essex Police, serv- Sgt Tony Francis retired Miriam. Steve Reynolds, who before making any firm ment. And he might well ing at Clacton, Harwich, on New Yearis Eve on medical Retired Ds Bernie King became Head of Crime in suc- plans. need the business as both his Colchester and the Northern grounds having served 22 died at the end of November cession to Det Supt Lee After 30 years in the job two daughters conspire to Road Policing Unit at years in the force. Sgt 2000, aged 74. He had served Weavers last year. former PS Neil Brook, 51, spend his pension by getting Stanway. He was previously Francis, was based in at Witham, Colchester and Supt Madden moves to has retired and moved up married later this year. in the Royal Navy for almost Tendring Division when he Harlow. He leaves a widow Rayleigh from Stanway, North to scenic Cumbria. His Bob, 48, began police life as five years. retired. Lillian. Former Southend where he is replaced. by Det last posting was at Southend a cadet. Living in Harwich he He is married, with two DC Obituary Williarn Chandler has died Supt Peter Coltman, for- but during his career has had quite a commute to his grown-up stepchildren, and aged 80. He served from merly Chief Inspector at served in most divisions. first posting in Leigh-on-Sea lives at Elmstead Market. Former Pc Peter Pickup 1947 to 1977 with Southend Colchester. He started at Clacton and as the policy was to post offi- Pc Chris Martin. 51 has died aged 56. He served remembers the dav when he cers as far from their home from 1971to 1996 at Basildon Borough. He leaves a widow recently retired as school's Dorothy. Retirements walked in on an armed rob- town as possible. liaison officer at Colchester and Billericay. bery at a jewellers. Faced He later went on to work at but he has returned to the January 8 marks the The Way Forward: For sev- retirement of Insp Pat with a man in a stocking Canvey Island, Benfleet, classroom to teach maths at eral reasons, the past year Byford, from Tendring after mask and double barrelled Rayleigh, Rochford and Colchester High School as a has been the most traumatic 32 years, making her the shotgun he did the only sen- HQIT, moving to Benfleet supply teacher. longest serving, senior sible thing and doubled back with his wife Jacqueline and Chris took a Certificate in since the founding of the female officer in the force. as fast as possible. Three his daughters in 1973. Education four years ago and Association. A large number Having spent a nomadic men were arrested and Bob was awarded in 1986 his ambition is to continue of new members have joined The column of the Ex- period at the start of her served sentences for armed with a Royal Humance with teaching. and meetings are now well Essex Police Business career, with spells at robbery. Certificate for resucitating a He has enjoyed his police attended. Association Chelmsford, Colchester, He and his wife, Paulette, man back to life. career. One incident during It is essential that it is Grays, the Home Office and have bought a cottage at Retiring road policing offi- his service that he remem- A LARGE number of paper working for you just as it is FIR, Pat served the remain- Ravenstonedale in Cumbria cer Pc Chris Howell still bers well resulted in him hats were used to cover male essential that you are work- and are busily refurbishing it recalls the lesson the job der of her service in the north becoming unpopular with his bald spots and ruin expensive ing for the aims of the ready to offer B&B, hopefully taught him about carrot and east of the county. colleagues at Colchester. coiffure when we attended Association yourselves. Many from Easter this year. Neil stick. the annual Christmas dinner Pat said that the world of Whilst arresting a prisoner members network with each says he thoroughly enjoyed Called to deal with a run- arranged by Bill Pirie at the policing was very different in the countryside he stepped other using the directory and his career with Essex Police. away donkey at Harwich 17 Essex County Cricket Club now to her early years, but backwards and into a ditched gain the full benefits of mem- "I can't believe how quickly years ago, he succeeded in filled with seven to eight Chelmsford. she had relished the chal- bership. Many are quite the time has gone, it has putting a rope around the inches of odorous Mersea We all enjoyed an excellent lenges that change brought happy to quietly continue on about. flown past." fugitiveis neck, only to find mud, loosing a shoe in the evening in very pleasant sur- their own. A keen gardener, Pat will Self-employed internet himself being dragged 30 process. roundings, helpful and con- The Association is about devote some of her time to design and software develop- yards with the other end of Returning with his prison- siderate service with a three- this, but will wait and see ment is how former Sgt Bob the harness wrapped firmly er to Colchester custody course meal of high quality. communicating with each other. Bouncing problems and ideas. If you have any feedback then let it be known I New Year's honours for Essex officers toyourcommittee. Essex Police Intranet: Continued from page 1. Federation work. He remained at treasurer of the Joint Branch Board, a Southend area, said: "I am delighted Details of the Association Force in June this year after 36 years' HQ, Chelmsford until 1997. full time post based at HQ. He became to receive this award which recognises have now been placed on the service to Essex and the Police Brian became the Federation divi- JBB secretary in 1988 remaining my work with the Police Federation. I Intranet to spread the word. Federation. He joined Southend sional representative for Southend in until 1997 when he took up office as a have thoroughly enjoyed my work Federation of Small with the Federation and indeed the 17 Borough Constabulary in 1964 and 1978 and was elected to the full time official for the Federation Business: Recent experience years' police service prior to that. continued to serve there throughout Constables' Branch Board as assistant nationally, working from Surbiton, of having taken legal advice This award is not just for me but about an unpaid debt showed the Borough's absorption into the secretary in 1980, becoming secretary Surrey. He retired as deputy general reflects the hard work of all my col- the true value of being a Essex force until 1983 when he moved the following year. Two years later he secretaryltreasurer this year. leagues over the years and also the to Headquarters to continue his Police was elected assistant secretary and Brian, who still lives in the support of my family." member of the FSB. Strongly recommend that members joln.. tor.. tnls... ana many otner CALPE, Spain aptmnt sleeps Lee Weavers, tel 01245 contained static home, five four, two bathrooms and wcs, 362228. mins walk to sandy beach, reasons. Contact: T Taber, 40 large lounge, kitchen and bal- FLORIDA Luxury villa. Miles of National Trust Sherwood Crescent, Benfleet conv. beach five mins walk, Slee~s8. own heated swim- coastal walks. TVIvideo, own Essex. 2LG. ", A. r------~ town location. From £100 ming pool, cable TV, DVD toilet. Most dates available 554242 or email : 1 BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX ( p.w. 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for police choir THE Essex Police Choir has Then on December 19, The choir will be joined by been busy over the past few 2000, the choir performed at the Weeley School Choir. weeks, raising hundreds of the United Reform Church, Tickets are available from pounds for charity. at Witham in aid of MENTA the Westcliff Theatre on The concert on November (Mid Essex News Tape 01255 433344 at £5 (conces- 24, at Tolleshunt D'arcy, was Association for the Blind) sions £4). very well attended, the VIP and £733 was raised in tick- Also, on February 3, at St. guests being DCC Charles et sales. Peter's Church, Church Road, Clark and Mrs Clark and The choir's next concert Thundersley (7.15pm), tick- Lady Wakeham. will be on Sunday, January ets at £3.50 from Don Burton, The choir was joined by the 21, at the Westcliff Theatre on 01702 472656 group TCP with their rendi- Clacton on Sea at 3pm, in aid tions of song by Flanders & of Little Haven Children's Swan and the total raised for Jackie Lee St Clare's Hospice at Maldon Hospice. was zr 10. A GROUP of 53 HQ Sports day in Los Angeles, touring March 4 a day trip to The next venue for the ESSEX POLICE CHOIR and Social Club members Hollywood (the group is London, with a guided tour choir was due to have been at and guests enjoyed a suc- pictured at the Hollywood of the capital and a spin Cressing Temple, where it The Essex Police Choir has recorded a CD which is available by cessful trip to Las Vegas Bowl) and the Chinese around the London Eye. was to have sung with other post or at its concerts. groups in the BBC Essex I I and Palm Springs. Theatre among other ven- Cost is E18 per person. "ON THE BEAT WITH THE ESSEX POLICE CHOIR" It was an action-packed ues. On Saturday, March 24 a "Every star shall sing a carol", to be recorded for wlll be available from mid February 2001. week, staying the first few Everyone was thrilled to viasit to the Ideal Home days at the Stratosphere see the Holloywood sign broadcast on Christmas Day. Exhibition will cost E16 Contents Include many of the songs performed at concerts Hotel in Vegas and then on and all were agreed that it each, including coach. Carols around Essex, including Rhythm of Life, Perhaps Love, muslc to Palm Springs for some had been a great holiday. For further information or But because of organisa- from Les Miserables, Cwm Rhondda, Nessun Dorma and much-needed rest and sun- New trips planned for Bobby Shafto. tional difficulties in getting a shine. 2001 include Sunday, to book, contact Shirley The holiday ended with a Turner on extn 50666. choir to perform at Stansted If you would llke a copy, please use this form and Airport, the police choir post to: Mrs. K Adams, 85 Hatfleld Road, Wltham, Essex filled the breach, and sang CMIlEF, tel. 01376 514461 Christmas carols on the con- course, with members of A stroll Work off those Farleigh Hospice collecting Please send me ...... copy(s) at £10 each + £1.75 for cash for the charities postage & packaging. involved. Two concerts were per- Please include title and initial: for Bob extra poundsA formed on December 16, II"S that time again, for 2000, at the Trinity IF the pounds have piled on move to the HQ Sports and the BF Trogg, that little Methodist Church in over the Christmas break, stroll across the hills in Social Club. Rainsford Road, Chelmsford. Name ...... don't you owe it to yourselves January 18 and 25 - HQ memory of Bob Foster. The first concert was by to get back in shape in the Sports and Social Club The event takes place invitation only, in the after- IAddress ...... 1 New Year? February 1 - back in HQ on August 7,s and 9, over noon for the elderly folk liv- For a fun and excellent way the sunny hills of South Gym ing in the Chelmsford area, to get fit why not join Pc There will be no class on Wales, staying at the and was followed by the same Derek Sewell's Aerobic class February 22. Maes-Y-Lade Outdoor concert in the evening, fea- ...... at HQ on Thursday evenings Classes are FREE to mem- Centre. turing a programme of popu- between 7.15 and 8.15pm. bers of the Sports and Social Facilities include prop- lar music and Christmas car- IPostcode ...... Club and only £2 for non- er beds, showers and real Venue ols and songs. toilets! members. Telephone Number...... Beginners are always wel- Many thanks again to the Cost is £18 per person, The classes are normally friends of the Essex Police I including coach to the held at the HQ Training c.0me and can out at Choir, who must have made I enclose a crossed cheaueA ~avableA" to ESSEX POLICE - their own pace. venue, compasses School Gym but this venue is For further information around 500 cups of tea. CHOIR for £ ...... and the accommodation. Money raised at the con- I ~~t~ forms from ~i~kaction during January contact Derek (Chelmsford cert in the evening will assist Please allow 21 days for delivery. ~~~k~ in public order whilst work is carried out so Coroner's Officer) on 01245 the choir in replacing stag- If you are not already on our mailing list but wish to be Training. the class will temporarily 514076. ing, which is now badly worn, Iinformed of future events, please tick box I the remainder going to 0 With a yodel-o-dee-dee! charity. Ld IF you've ever fancied a spot an overnight stop before con- scheduled flight home and of yodelling from a Swiss tinuing your train journey to the services of a tour manag- Cruis.eSpecialists mountain top then Essex Interlaken for four nights, fly- er. Yodelling is optional. Police HQ Sports and Social ing back on May 15 from For more information, con- ~orldhdeTravel Ltd Club could have the answer. Geneva Airport to Heathrow. tact Shirley Turner by e-mail New for 2001 is a six-day The price per person is or fqx extn 50665 (01245 Call Your Friendly Local Independent Cruise Consultant holiday with a difference. £599, including half board 452157). Closing date is for Latest Offers and Personal Service Leaving Waterloo station accommodation, all rail travel January 31 and a deposit of II on May 10 on Eurostar, you and excursions in £50 per person is required on will travel to Luxembourg for Switzerland (by rail), plus the booking. Tel: 01376 573889 11 Web : www.worldwidecruise.co.ok I I EPSA annual meeting 9 night "Mexican Magic" or "Virgin Islands Adventure" or combine the two for a 16 night Caribbean Cocktail cruise on THE annual meeting of the the following proposed rules a police authority pension, the fabulous Costa Victoria ! Essex Police Sports change: plus those who served suffi- Prices reduced by up to 42% for Jan1 Feb I March ciently to receive long service Association takes place in the "All retired personnel, i.e. Visit Key West, Mexico, Grand Cayrnan, Jamaica, San Juan, police officers, support staff, awards. Sports Clubhouse, at 2.15pm St Thomas, Catalina Island, Nassau. on February 1. special constables, shall be The force Sports Secretary, CARIBBEAN All section secretaries or deemed as full members, John Stonehouse, must 9 night prices start at E799 (previously ~1340) their nominees must attend without the need to pay sub- receive immediately the 2001 16 night prices start at only E1199 (previously ~070) to ensure the continuance of scriptions." estimates from those section Call NOW on 01376 573889 for this and other great den! their section. Retired personnel will be secretaries who have yet to

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su~ervisor~ekha. The A CHARITY.- pp national media interest. remaining Golden Bor = I ---I-. -I The main focus at the places. by Kim Per~s wrrlcrl to moment is the 100 children of Alternatively if you have rnree aays aerore - free innocent chil- Nepal who are imprisoned place but are undecided on Christmas from dren imprisoned simply due to the criminal charity the Trust would W( Kathmandu Central Jail. ..1 .m . . activity of their parents. come your support. witn tneir crim 1- They cannot attend school For more information CO 9% nal parents in and are denied health care, tact Chris Collinson at T1 proper food or accommoda- Esther Benjamins Trust, F

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LPhilin &=&&L FTolmes in memo- So far 20 have been fr0mCrimesto~~ersTrust. place on Tuesday, January m '1 r ry of his wife Esther7who released but the work contin- Any0ne up 30, at Flights, Southend challenge and who can rai (organiser Adrian Bunting, committed suicide UeS. A~~~~~ who wantsto run £750 in sponsorship shou MSD Laindon) and sea because she was unable the London Marathon but contact Crimestoppe~ angling, Wednesday, March to have children. has been unsuccessful in fundraising manager Rach 21 at Dover (Dave Clark, tel Philip now works full- Jary on 020 8254 3241, or 01702 332315), transport to applying and feels they can time as one of the many vol- raise at least £1,000 in spon- mail her be arranged by the organiser. rachel.Jary@crimesto~~er Dover is more viable than unteers and the charity is sorship can apply to run for an Essex venue. However, to beginning to attract inter- one of the Trust's four uk,org. ensure the competition's total viability, Dave Clark needs to know by January 22 which OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO READERS divisions will be taking part. Other January events are confirmed as swimming on OF THE LAW & ESSEX POLICE the 14th and race walk on the 28th. Borrow £20,000 for less Cross country Bowls than £199 per month- Imagine, just one low monthly payment celebrations replay and money to spare THE EPSA Executive con- f 10,000 - f 100,000 repayable over 5 - 25 years ESSEX were able to cele- ner Russ Welch (4th). vened last month to discuss These loans may be used for any purpose, lncludlng brate Christmas, knowing In a similar battle Vic the Croker Cup bowls tour- settllng exlstlng Cred~tCards Loans, H P etc they had extended their lead Spain (6th) held off Kent's nament. in the regional cross country second man, ahead of Mick Their findings are as fol- Opt~onalL~fe, Sickness, Accldent & Redundancy league, with both men and Bond (9th) and Don English lows: Protect~onava~lable, to guard agalnst the unexpected women winning at a very (11th). The event should be Absolutely NO fees or charges muddy Lordswood, The team then collectively replayed as an outdoor event Southampton last month, urged sixth man Alex Webb The result should be Other amounts and repayment per~odsavailable writes Mick Bond. (24th) to one last effort to declared null and void PHONE NOW FOR APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE Even more pleasing was secure victory. The bowls section should CALL FREE ON: the commitment shown to Graham Bloomfield (31st) be given until the end of the team in order to ensure had another fine run. but April to re-stage the event the victory. with only Steve King (41st) The Sports Secretary to 0800 24 30 24 The expected challenge advise all interested parties. and Laurie Rampling (44th) LINES OPEN FROM 8 00 A M TO 8 00 P M from reigning national ladies' FRIENDLY PERSONAL SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK champions Hampshire never the B team lacked the vital Selected materialised, as Essex pro- fourth man. duced an amazing result, led With two races still left by PAA by Moira Anisly (3rdllst nothing is yet decided and JOHN Stewart, HQ, has been W40), then Lucy Bradley once again it is important selected to represent the (4th) and Paula Bradley that we have the best -avail- (5th). national PAA in a series of able team. Simon Morley (Sussex) bowls fixtures against the took advantage of the tactical The result of the Croker Scottish Police, the Welsh race between rivals Essex Cup cross country event was Police and the British Fire and Kent to secure an easy as follows:- Service. Typical example f10,000X @I months = a14 58 per month £1287460 10 individual victory in the 1 Basildon (12 points); 2 Jason Foster, Harlow CPU, TO~Irepayable 9% APR varlaMe Lmns are secured on property and subject to status and property equlty -. men's race, but more impor- Rayleigh (10); 3 Harlow (8); 4 has been selected to repre- The adverbsed terms are avalaMe up to 95% ol property value We arrange sent the British Police loans up to 125% d property value on d~fferentterms tantly Derek Walker (3rd) Colchester (7); 5 Chelmsford used his sprint finish to head squash team in a series of (6); 6 HQ (5); 7 Braintree (4); representative matches to be db A FISA first Kent runner Nigel Cook I".moam 9, h. COT0 .ion ARROW FINANCE 8 Southend (3). 01 F nanu B ok.ll -mwmllWIMYnllTTYm&wwnm and recent Croker Cup win- held in Edinburgh on No other divisions took February 2 and 3. Well done FOR WRIT~ENOUOTATON WRITE m ARROW FINAKE FREEWSTSHIRLEYSOLIHULL 890 IBR MUR HOME IS AT RISK IFMU W NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON A MORTWGE OR OTHER LOAN SECURED ON IT part. to both.