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CRIMINALS have been asked for their views on Essex offenders asked for their town centre security cameras in a unique study by an Essex detective. views on surveillance h And a high percentage have admitted that the existence of cameras -a uniaue research project offices ~nthe county not have Eventually Peter dev~seda deterred them f ram quest~onnairefor offenders, sup- offending but also prevent- ply~ngeach office w~tha sealed ESSEX has ach~eveda ed them from becoming- secure box, allowing repsonses better-than-average result VICTIMS of crime. to remain anonymous. Even now in the fight against crime, the identity of those questioned Peter French, Acting is not known. according.. to latest annual figures from the Home Detective Inspector at However, the crimes they Office. , has just successfully committed are, and these ranged Statistics for the 12 completed a Master's degree from murder and rape to petty months to June show an in Police Studies, and it's the theft and minor assault. annual fall of 6.5 per cent first time in the UK, and in crime in Essex, com- probably the world, that pared with an average offenders have been asked decrease of 4.9 per cent in for their views on surveil- and Wales. The biggest drop was in lance techniques. Gwent, where reported A specialist in surveillance crime decreased by 18.4 and drugs he initially wanted to per cent, while at the other research technology and training end of the scale, there was techniques, but was restricted to an 1 1.6 per cent increase what he could reveal due to the in the City of London. paper's audience. The good news for Prominent Essex included: Violence against the With the tragic murder of person down 3 per cent. Merseyside toddler James Acting Detective Sexual offences down Bulger prominent in the press, - - - 12 per cent. and-the-~arrodsbombing still inspector Peter French *Robbery down I per very much in people's minds, he surveyed 400 criminals. cent. then decided to look at CCTV. *Burglary down 18 per He explained: "I wanted to do Also wanting to do something cent. something which not only bene- to benefit his own territory of *Vehicle crime down fitted myself but also the job. Harlow, a town currently trying I0 per cent. "The Home Office, police and to introduce a CCTV scheme, *Fraud and forgery individual CCTV companies Peter also sent 1,000 question- down 10 per cent. were all claiming that surveil- naires to local residents, distrib- Det Supt Ralph lence of town centres leads to a uted through a town newspaper. Barrington, head of Essex reduction in crime but no-one The results of both question- CID, said: "It is good had actually researched what the naires make interesting reading. news and shows we are offenders though.tV For full details see centre pages. taking sensible action. We There were doubts by one are now being more pro- large organisation that Peter's active and using intelli- research could undo a lot of gence to target the crimi- work which had been carried nal, with a major effect. out, but as Peter pointed out: "The drop is the result "How can you make claims that of a combination of fac- CCTV is a deterrent without tors. Not only do we con- asking offenders if it would have tinue to work with the made a difference to them?" public and Neighbourhood Peter had a number of options Watch, but people are open to him, including visiting more security conscious STRONG man Dave Gauder pulls two lorries, with a total weight of 30 tonnes, to prisons or interviewing offend- and systems such as signify the new muscle behind thefight against truck thefs in Essex. ers in custody at local stations. closed circuit television See page 9 for full story. Photo courtesy of the Essex Chronicle. However, he finally opted for are having a dramatic the Essex Probation Service, effect on reducing crime." which gave him access to three 2 THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 New election Turning the rules delayed tide of crime AGREEMENT had been There will be one Reserved warded to the correct DEPUTY THIS issue of The Law contains some reached by the Federation Seat Women Representative for PRESIDING OFFICER by the nationally with the each Federated Rank 27th October 1995. hard and heartening evidence of progress office over changes to (Constable, Sergeant and As in previous years, nomina- By Brian Pallant in the battle to reduce crime. Inspector) on a Joint Branch tion papers will be colour coded Police Federation elections Board. that is to say: As annual statistics from the Home Office con- to bring them in line with the Constables Nomination Paper firmed a 6.5 per cent decrease in Essex's crime Forces restructuring pro- A woman officer can be pro- will be Green. Sick pay toll, there was ample proof from different parts of grammes. posed and seconded for-the Sergeants:Blue. the county of the determination that exists to Reserved Seat Position by either 1nspectors:Pink. maintain this welcome downward trend. However, at the eleventh hour, male or female officers of her Please remember that top-up This includes the growth of local authority the lawyers for the Home Office rank in the Force. Her elec- Specialist Officers attached to closed circuit television on the streets, the launch are not in a position to agree the torate will be all officers of that territorial divisions must cast scheme of crime prevention initiatives Truckwatch and new regulations for the election rank in the Force. their votes in their own divi- of male representatives and sionldepartment. I also draw Ringmaster, a section Neighbourhood Watch con- therefore those elections will be A woman officer who accepts your attention to the article YOU will all be aware of the ference attracting 200 volunteer co-ordinators conducted in the same way as in nomination to stand for the regarding women representation changes in sick pay regula- away from their normal Saturday morning pur- previous years. In Essex, as we reserve seat vacancy CANNOT and the ability for women offi- tions that I have reported pre- suits for four hours, and 400 people joining the still have divisions, this does stand for election in the cers to stand for divisional posts viously. waiting list to become Essex Special Constables. not affect our representation in Divisional or Specialist and the ability for male officers any way. Department vacancies. to nominate or second women We are now at the stage, The most important aspect of these initiatives is officers for the reserve position from the l st September 1995, that each one involves committed participation However, new regulations for Elections for Divisional, and also of course, their ability where this is starting to affect from people outside police ranks and reflects a the election of female represen- Specialist Representatives and to vote in that election as well. serving officers. For some tatives will be in force for the the Reserved Seat Position must spirit of partnership with officers on the front line. new elections and for your take place on the same day. The list of Presiding Officers time the Joint Branch Board The support which exists among the vast majority information, I explain below are as follows:- have been in negotiations with of the public is an asset which should never be their provisions: Insurance Companies to under-estimated or under-valued. Force Elections Mrs S.Barley, DAM, secure a deal for officers to Braintree. recompense them if they are Male and female officers will The triennial elections for As Chief Constable John Burrow said at the be able to stand for election as Mrs P.Wilton, DAM, reduced to half pay under Federation representatives in launch of Truckwatch, there is no single reason their Rank Representative in the . these regulations. Essex will take place at 12 noon Mrs J.Steele, Admin., for rises and falls in crime. It is a complex Divisional area they are sta- scenario, with many influencing factors. tioned. The nominated person on Friday 8th December, 1995. . Those officers elected will serve Mrs M.Lomasney, DAM, I am pleased to announce But a willingness by the public to invest their can be proposed and seconded on the Joint Branch Board from that at the Joint Branch Board by a male or female officer of Tendring. time and, through their councils, their money in the l st January 1996 to 3 1st Mr P.Gibson, DAM, meeting on Monday, 2nd crime prevention is certainly a plus point. It may that rank; their electorate will December 1998. be all male and female officers . October 1995, a new scheme not address the cause, but, as victims of crime of that rank in the Divisional Mr B.Sharpe, DAM, to cover officers who find would codinn, society is entitled to take steps to Any officer who wishes to be Thi~rrock:- .. -. . .-. . areas. - themselves in this situation reduce the effect. nominated or nominate another Mrs P.Ellis. DAM. Harlow. was agreed. The scheme will officer for a position on the MY ~.~a'wrenck,DAM, The fact that the peaceable majority once noted Likewise both male and Joint Branch Board, may collect Rayleigh. be a bolt on the present Group by commentators for its silence is standing up to female officers will be able to a nomination paper from the Mrs J.Jeans, DAM, Southend. Insurance scheme run by be counted by way of positive, lawful action, stand for election as their Rank Deputy Presiding Officer for Miss I.Shaw, DAM, Stansted. George Burrows Group taken in conjunction with the police, offers hope Representatives to represent their division or department Mrs N.Blamey, DAM, Insurance as follows: that the welcome turn in the polluted tide of crime Specialist Departments e.g. from the 13th October 1995 (a Traffic. The cost per officer will be will continue. CID, Traffic, HQ etc. The nom- full list of the Presiding Officers Mrs S.Tickner, DAM, MSD £2 per month which will give inee can be proposed and sec- is included below for your (for Operations, FIR, MSD, onded by either a male or £100 per week, tax free, if information.) Personnel, IT & Admin.). they are off sick and are female officer of that rank in the Det Insp D.Madden, CID The views expressed in this column are those Department; again their elec- When completed by the Operations (for CID). reduced by the Force to half of the editors and do not necessarily reflect those torate will be all male and NOMINATOR, SECONDER Mrs S.Spratley, Statistics pay. This payment will be of the Chief Constable or any other member of female officers of that rank in and the PROPOSED CANDI- Officer (for Reserve Women available for up to 6 months . that Department. DATE, the form must be for- Representatives). whilst the officer is on half pay only.

The Joint Branch Board More money Worrvina chanae agreed that the easiest way to introduce the scheme would for Specials SINCE 1964, victims of vio- THE CHANGES an old person with an identical be to put all members current- injury. A flexible tariff or ly in-the Group Insurance lent crime have been able to ESSEX Specials are Constabulary in Essex is claim redress for their injuries The Bill provides for a stan- "banding" system would be far scheme into the new scheme. dard tariff for injuries, loss of more effective than the fixed It is hoped this will commence hoping to benefit from 650, which is one of the from the Criminal Injuries extra Government fund- highest in the country. Compensation Scheme. earnings (in certain cases), care tariff proposed by the Home on the l st November 1995 and costs and structured settlements. Secretary, but the Government ing. "The Specials perform full details will be available in an invaluable service in In 1994, the Government These proposals are a consider- has so far rejected all proposals The Home Secretary due course. has announced that an assisting regular officers announced its intention of dras- able improvement in the for a fairer system. If any officer does not wish tically amending the Scheme, in Governmentis original ones, but extra £4 million is being and their contribution to they remain inflexible and do to participate, lease let the made available, in line policing is widely order to reduce its current and The Government proposes to Joint Branch Board Secretary not treat victims as individuals, impose an overall limit on with Government policy, acknowledged." projected future costs. The know in writing. Criminal Injuries Board was to with vastly different needs and awards of £500,000. Whilst this to increase the number Following a national be abolished and in future cases circumstances. The sums pre- is double the sum it proposed Members will still be able to of Specials across the recruitment campaign would not be decided on the scribed in the new tariff for the originally, in practice it will continue their present cover in country from 20,000 to last year, there is a wait- basis of calculating the actual more serious injuries are consid- affect a very small number of the Group Insurance Scheme. 30,000. ing list of 400 would-be losses suffered by a claimant, erably lower than what would cases (seven in 1994) involving The negotiations have been The new fund will Specials in Essex. but according to a fixed tariff of have been awarded by the the worst injuries, such as para- based on on a substantial num- make grants directly to The Association of payments for specific injuries. Criminal Injuries Compensation plegia. This "cap" is unneces- ber of officers taking up the forces which make the Chief Police Officers Board, which has been able to sary and unjust and should be offer, if this is not forthcoming best case for them and has also welcomed the The Home Secretaryis deci- assess compensation on the removed from the Bill. and the Insurance Com~anv. - where local support is additional funding. sion was challenged in the basis of civil law damages. greatest. Announcing the extra withdraw the offer, then we Chief Constable John Courts, and the House of Lords The right of appeal will be would have to negotiate on a investment, Home ruled that he had acted illegally. Those who have been subject- greatly reduced. Whilst a tariff Burrow said: "Essex Secretary Michael personal not group basis. Police will respond posi- The amended scheme was set ed to the worst violence stand to scheme might be suitable for Howard said: "There is lose the most. In our view it is simple cases, we believe that tively to this initiative aside and in May 1995 the If the scheme is successful, no better way of helping Government published the wrong to say that exactly the those involving fatalities, per- and will bid for a pro- manent disablement, and serious then we will consider, in the portion of the money in the police crack crime Criminal Injuries Compensation same amount of compensation than becoming a Bill. If this is passed, a new shall be paid to a young person injuries should continue to be future, any requests from offi- order to develop further who has been blinded in a crim- cers who would like more the Special Constabulary Special. scheme will take effect from I st assessed on the basis of com- "They put people April 1996. inal attack as would be paid to mon law damages. cover. across the county. I "The current strength power right into the rank of the Special and file of the police." THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 3 Constable ploughed down by getaway car Changes in alarm WHEN pol~cewere alerted to loud banglng In a house ~n the early hours, policy the first officers on scene Miracle escape requested back-up. A NEW initiative aimed could arrive, the officers amount of police time discovered it was just wasted on false intruder 'Thumoer' UD to his old alarm alerts has been tricks again in a cage in the adopted by Essex Police. back policy revisions recom- One information room BLOODIED and bruised, but unbowed, PC Dougie mended by the Association operator couldn't believe Pyatt faced the media gathered round his hospital of Chief Police Officer5 what he was hearing bed and spoke of his narrow escape from death at have set a target of reduc- when he dished out the hands of a hit-and-run driver. ing these calls by an annual advice to a stranded 10 per cent for four succes- sive years. motorist on the M11. PC Pyatt (32) was hit by a Essex Police has agreed The man and his wife getaway car and thrown into I By Peter hurie ) a garden while he and col- to adopt the recommenda- had 'overheated' and tions, with the inclusion of requested the RAC. leagues were observing sus- that his wife and three-year-old some minor deviations. To ensure the couple's pected vehicle thieves in son came close to losing him and safety the HQ controller Operators Colchester. he is counting his blessings that he A major plank in the new advised them to make It made him the 107th Essex will be around to greet the arrival approach is endorsement of their way up the embank- Police officer to be assaulted on of his second child in February. the use of additional equip- ment, to which the man duty this year. PC Pyatt, who has eight years' ment which will allow cen- replied: "I'll try and He was admitted to Colchester police service - the last two in tral station operators to see drive my car up the hill." General Hospital, suffering from Colchester - is also grateful for or hear activity within the Wheelie bins were the facial cuts and severe bruising. the cards and messages he has premises or, alternatively. source of at least two "I didn't see the car," he told to enable them to plot the reporters. "I can't remember it hit- received from friends and requests for police last colleagues. progress of an intruder by a ting me. I must have blacked out. I series of signals from dif- month. can vaguely remember being in The brown Volvo getaway car One shocked resident in ferent detectors. the ambulance." was later found burnt-out at near- Calls to police from Chelmsford discovered a He is keenly aware, however, by Ardleigh. vagrant using his bin as a these systems will be bed, while another spotted referred to as confirmed alarms and the response an orange refuse container New face in UNISON will, in most cases, receive bobbing down the river priority over signals from with 'a leg hanging out of A NEW face is manning the UNISON office at Headquarters as conventional systems. it.' Brentwood traffic warden Terry Storey is elected welfare officer for Warning letters will con- On closer examination civilian UNISON members. tinue to be sent after four all was revealed, it was After long term illness a member, and their partner, or carer may false calls, but in future. simply a floating shoe. be eligible for a stay in a convalescent centre and, in a case of once a warning has been TV's Mr Motivator financial hardship, may be entitled to a reduced or free place. issued, any call received was less than amused Financial help in the form of a grant or loan can also be made during the next three when he tried to film one available to members, their dependants and retired members. months is likelv to receive of his famous keep-fit The system is totally confidential and anyone wanting advice Reliving his narrow escape from death - Pc Pyatt in only a routine response. regimes in Colchester. should contact Terry on 54995. He is based at Kingston House and Colchester General Hospital. Photo courtesy of the Evening unless the call is con- mans the office between 8am and 9.30am each day. Police were called to Gazette. firmed. Alarm systems will remove a drunken man continue to be subiect to a and woman intent on withdrawal of response after seven false calls. joining in the fun. But the exertion was Reponse obviously too much. Members of the public Minutes later they were reporting activation of 'audible only' systems will. leaning over a nearby if the call is to .et an bridge giving passing THE driver of this Royal Mail In the opinion of the traffic offi- immediate response. he motorists a rather truck walked away with no more cers who attended the scene the expected to give additional unpleasant shower. than a headache when his vehicle driver almost certainly owes his life Calls for young information which ~LI,,""eh15 Another unwanted visi- was involved in a collision on Ongar to the fact that he was wearing his an offence is in progreM. tor took the form of a fox Road, Chelmsford in September. seatbelt. musicians Police will no longer be which wandered into The truck left the road and hit a Handy ammunition to police vetting alarm companies az Colchester's Rose and THE Essex Police junior Band is sending out a clari- a nlatter of ro~~tine. concrete post as it ended up in a officers wanting to get home the for more members. Companies in\tnllirig Crown Hotel bar and ditch after the 5am accident. essage that seatbelts save lives! The band, formed 18 months ago, is keen to per- refused to leave. form at concerts, but needs more young musicians of remote signalling syate~iia The manager had told the school or college age who have reached the monitored by central sta- fox that the bar was closed Associated Board of Music grade five standard and tions for police response and he eventually left can spare one hour each Wednesday evening for prac- will first have to he before police arrival apolo- tice at Police Headquarters. Springfield. Chelmsford. inspected by 311 org:unis:~- tion acceptable to ACPO. gising for causing any No family connection with Essex Police is neces- sary. Theze ci~rrentlyare the problems. He claimed he N;~tionalAppro\al Counc.il had simply been looking Conductor PC Peter Butterworth can be cont;tcted at Danbury Police Station on 01335 222166 or mcs- for- Secusit! S! \tern\ for his mate Basil and sages can be left for him at So~lthWoodham Ferrcrs (NACOSS) and the should have been in the Police Station on 01 235 320333. Security Sy\tem\ Al;~rln\ Flying Fox on the Inzpection Boarcl (SS.41B). Road. ACPO eztim;~testhat 25 Concern grew for the A white helmet reunion per cent of all police driver of an International responses are al;trrn-relatd Rescue van who had bro- SOUTHEND Police Club is holding a Christnlas buf- - the vast ~iii~~jorit!of the111 ken down near the Wakes fet for former Borough officers on Thursday. fulae ci111s. December 21. And a drink on the house is promised Arms roundabout in Last year. I. I million to anyone wearing the Southend white helmet of old. false calls were reportcd Epping, in the early The event will take place in the Club Room, from hours. from remote signalling s! z- 12 noon until 3pm. Names to club secretary Mike terns: 22.288 of these calls When the RAC man Robertson. arrived he found the van were in the Essex Police but no trace of the driver. area. A search of the sur- Stepping out for the elderly The force's intruder rounding area revealed alarms adviser. Stuart all. The driver had wan- PC Brian Pallant, Essex Police Federation secretary, Bowman, said: "We are dered into the woods for is to take part in a 100-mile walk from Plymouth to telling the alarm industry Falmouth to raise funds for St Martin's Home for the we are receiving far too a call of nature and got Elderly, Southend, accompanied by Essex Special lost. He was eventually many false calls and these George Cook and Martin McGrath, secretary of the are inhibiting our ability to attracted by the lights on The wreck of a Royal Mail van after a collision in Chelmsford. The Port of Police Federation. the police vehicle. driver's seatbelt saved his life. respond to other incidents." 4 THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995

Ten second response throws new light on Essex policing I WAS very surprised to read in of my 30 years but can honestly all travelling so fast I just don't the September edition of The Law say I never achieved your present see them. that the target of Essex Police for target once. Ex PC Dave Rose answering 999 calls is 10 seconds. I thought the reason I don't see Cambridge I have only been retired for 18 many policemen around in Essex NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: months and I know that things any more was the fact that they those who have fallen for were changing rapidly but I can't are all either at Brightlingsea or Dave's tongue in cheek quipp, the help wondering what sort of sitting in police stations transcrib- article was, in fact, talking about patrol cars you have now. ing taped interviews. the answering of the telephone I was an area car driver for 28 Now I know different, they are and not the arrival of a car. Stressina the ~ointtoo much

WHEN I saw your sarcastic cartoon I HAVE been following, with some interest and a lot of puzzlement, the cor- Mummery's face if I'd said "I don't mountains out of molehills. (September) I felt I ought to write respondence in The Law concerning stress. I've talked it over with other pen- think I'd better go back out, Skipper, I The more you persuade someone that about the "nice safe jobs" that some sioners and we agree things ain't what they used to be. feel a bit stressed." harm can come from bottling up feel- of the Essex Police support staff do, Maybe we did hide our feelings as ing because you hear it hammering, He would have exploded all over the ings, the more he is likely to feel there for example traffic wardens. Jennifer Mitchell-Gibbs suggested - wanting to get out and walk. patrol sergeant's office and delivered is something fundamentally wrong one of his non-publishable one-liners. For eight hours a day, the ever-will- but did it do us any harm? We all The stresses of the job were accepted with his make-up. underwent stressful incidents but that's It's only 10 years or so ago that I Of course stress hits different people ing traffic warden faces Joe Public, and forgotten once behind us. I think not the same as suffering stress. Three that's the key word - forgetting. We found myself staring down the muzzle in different ways, but perhaps we old having the task of informing years in Cyprus during the terrorist didn't brood - we found our own of a 9mm automatic, which rapidly 'uns learned to deal with it with no motorists where and where not to antics wasn't a picnic, but all I ever got ways of relaxing and getting it out of assumed the proportions of a field-gun. detriment to ourselves. park and keeping the highway clear. was a severe sun-tan plus the effects of our systems. OK, I was petrified at the time, but it Don't let us try to change people too This is one of the most dangerous too many water-melons. One night in Romford in 1959 I was seemed pointless to worry about some- much. Use counselling if it is clearly thing that might have happened and occupations I can think of, because Obviously it depends on the individ- skulking round the backs, trying to needed, but don't wheel people in ual, but perhaps people can cope better didn't. willy-nilly. Leave them the chance to we are talking about man's mostgre- keep out of trouble, when some offi- than the experts would have us believe. cious member of the public took it Had I been offered counselling, develop their own characters, their own cious possession - his car. When a We had short, sharp stressful inci- upon himself to tell me there was a would I have taken it? If I had, I would remedies in their own space and time. traffic warden issues a fixed penalty dents - like sitting in the back seat on man going berserk with an axe in the have been more stressed, finding out We learned in the school of hard ' ticket there is a chance that World an Advanced Refresher when the dri- market place. that the incident was regarded as harm- knocks and survived. War I11 is about to take place. ver went for an impossible overtake. I managed to capture him and take ful to me. I may be wrong, but I can't Ex-PC Tom Morrison Traffic wardens are even-tempered You knew your heart was still work- him to the station. I can't imagine Don help feeling it is possible to make Braintree. I souls with thick skins and warm * hearts. They pound their beats vigi- Interesting but obvious i lantly, helping the elderly, disabled and anyone else they meet. They FIRSTLY can I say that I found the article "truth l don't have the luxury of sitting in a about stress" by Insp Mitchell-Gibbs, in the September issue of The Law, extremely interesting. ! warm police car. They battle on Of course, without the benefit of having a Bachelor of through rain, hail, snow and the occa- Arts degree in anything I was astounded to find that I sional heatwave. actually understood what I was reading, probably The traffic warden is on the front because at one point I was reading my autobiography. line of the streets, where anything can I was amazed to find that Insp Mitchell-Gibbs was writ- ing about me, yes me, and to my knowledge we have happen. never met. So the little man depicted in your Well she must be writing about me I thought - "minor cartoon may as well stay in bed. If he HAVING just read the everyday hassles caused by workloads, shifts etc". Of isn't able to continue as a police offi- September issue of The Law course, the worst of these is "etc" which would appear to cer, he stands no chance of being cover anything not covered under workloads and shifts and the letter from Derek such as home life, social life, still life and this is your life. employed as a traffic warden. Morbey about collecting his There I go, good old black humour, must be time for a Your cartoon depicts the old "them Police Long Service and smoke and a drink by now, not that I really need to and us" situation as still existing, smoke or drink, it's just that social thing you know. which is something Essex Police Good Conduct medal from There I go straight into denial .... only good old agression denies. the shift in-tray, my experi- left. Sandra Cotton ence was quite the reverse. I will admit to a little cynicism creeping in. It is quite clear that Insp Mitchell-Gibbs has had to put a lot of Traffic Warden Controller The Chief Constable was John Shanahan is presented with his medal by the hard work into obtaining her BA. ! Rayleigh Division good enough to have the Commissioner, in Hong Kong. I just can't help thinking that even without the benefit medal sent to the of a BA I knew this. I just needed to be human, to have ~~~~i~~i~~~~-of the sand miles from my home lived a little and seen a lot. A cryptic note force, both my family and Once more I congratulate Insp Independent Commission lkaurna of patrol Mitchell-Gibbs on her article and her i Against Corruption here in "yself took great pride in THERE 1s no need to consult the force histori- BA, but one last thought, cynical of thanks Hang Kong and my family the presentation of this an about the counselling needs of the though it may sound. If we recognised to me- Finchingfield officer, as suggested by Dave that much of the problem is "caused by and 1 were duly invited to a Rose. the organisational or management 1 TO the friends who telephoned the way, for anyone me over thempastfew weeks to small presentation ceremony I am neither unwinding, nor am I seeking structure" what are they doing about 1 interested 1 am returning to counselling. This does not, of course, mean it? update me on "current affairs" I hosted by the ~~~~i~~i~~~~ the force in 1997 - before the that am suffefing stress. It's commendable in these days of extend my thanks and gratitude. at which 1 was presented All of this apocryhal hyperbole about man power shortages to be able to The "property" in question was with the medal this month. handover. bulging saddlebags could so easily lead to an release people for three years to not worth keeping. Despite the fact that I am a DS John Shanahan internal investigation or (much more traumat- University, but what are we doing with ic) the reintroduction of the rural cycle patrol. all the knowledge. Mike Ainsley seconded officer eight thou- Pc Brian Higgleton Pc Steve Buscall Colchester Finchingfield THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 5 CPS adopts new teamwork system which will aid police service

NEW working practices based on It promises the police a streamlined, together in integrated team clusters, ment will give staff, according to CPS closer teamwork have been adopt- speedier service which will reduce enabling them to deal more quickly North Essex Branch Prosecutor Philip Help Minnie ed by the crownprosecution delays in the progress of aprosecution. with a particular point. Each of the Jones. Service in Essex. Under the old working method, files county's five teams is headed by a He added: "The staff are very keen find Molly Integrated team working will be were passed along the line between lawyer and case workers previously and have warmed to the new arrange- different sections at the CPS office. restricted to crown court work will ment. I hope to see a marked improve- Luw fully implemented next month in the I AM hoping that The can help CPS3s Chelmsford office, which ban- Lawyers, crown court case workers now also deal with prosecutions to be ment in our service." me to trace my mother's sister. dies Essex court cases and and administrative staff all worked in heard by magistrates. At the same time, a new computer My mother, Minnie Martin (nee provides advice on prosecutions and "parate units. Another benefit is the sense of team- system called SCOPE has been intro- Mynard) is the widow of police- charges. The new scheme brings their desks work and ownership the new arrange- duced for case tracking. man 436 John Martin, known as Jack. Her sister, Maureen Ivy Cousins (Molly) was born on March 28, 1921, and married Harry 3 B.Cousins, who was also a police- man. He retired around March', 1968, and they emigrated to Is HQ measuring,up. Australia. When he retired. he was serving in the Metropolitan Police ESSEX Poilce is looking at ways of improving Milking the at Romford. Their two children, Jill its performance through new documents By Kim White and Roderick, emigrated with I success them. known as Service Level Agreements. The last time we heard from Everyone will remem- internal agreements." Anyone wanting to know Crime Panel's offensive against them was 1983. My mother heard be r t h e l a u n c h, three Each agreement produced more about the process of that Molly and Harry had separated the area's criminal fraterni- years ago, of serviceshould encourage a clearer Service Level Agreements or ty is continuing, with the and she had returned to England identification of the 'cus- feels there is a need for one announcement of the first with another ex-policeman. tomers' needs and greater within their department results of the Milkwatch My mother is now 81 and not in aimed at showing the accountabilitv of those ~ro- should contact Insp scheme and the la~~nchof the best of health and it would be public what standards of viding the seGice. Meggison in MSD on 5 1041 several new initiatives. lovely for her to make contact service they can expect Insp Meggison stresses, for advice. Under the Milkwatch again with her only sister. to receive from the however, that SLAS are not scheme launched in Mrs Ann Mills to be seen as a bureaucratic August, Walden Dairy I------nnlice. Crucial lessons exercise. I I milkmen, are encouraged Kirby Cross It has since been suggest- "In some cases merely HUNDREDS of youngsters under the scheme to report If you can help Mrs Martin Peter Laurie. ed that territorial divisions anything suspicious they please contact the press office and engaging in discussions took a step into the 'big wide also need a clearer under- world' this month in another may have seen on their we will pass on any information. FORMER editor and newspa- about the nature of the ser- rounds. per director Peter Laurie has standing of the services vice provided may be suffi- successful Crucial Crew joined the Essex Police Press offered by departments and To date they have report- cient to improve levels of week in Clacton. ed 21 incidents in the town Devon beats 1 Office. divisions at Headquarters. The idea of Crucial Crew is Peter spent 25 years with service accountability. and surrounding villages. Essex County Newspapers, After a great deal of "We won't be asking peo- to introduce schoolchildren to saving a life and finding a Grays any day I which is now being offered for discussion it was decided ple to go off and produce an every day problems, and how nine-year-old missing child IT was with amazement that I read sale. that these should adopt the SLA even if a department's to solve them. in the process. First aid, what to do in the the letter from Bryan Sharpe He edited three Essex weekly nationally accepted name of annual plan suggest that one If the success continues. newspapers before spending Service Level Agreements. event of a fire, and what not it is possible the scheme (September Law) in praise of seven years as editor of the is produced. An agreement to do on building sites and . Colchester-based Evening Insp John Meggison, of may only be provided when will be extended through- MSD, said: "Service railway lines, are among the out the rest of te I served in Grays Division from Gazette and went on to become there is a particular problem workshops held at Highfields editorial director. Delivery Standard is a name district. 195 1-54 and 1964-76 in the scenes area between the customer Holiday Park. A new initiative. His experience also includes recognised only within Essex of crime department. working in public relations as a and the provider." The scheme is aimed at Shopwatch, will bring the Grays has been known over the media director. and a distinction needs to be The SLA programme will being educational but fun, Chamber of Trade and the years as the penal colony. The area, Said Peter: "As a journalist I made between these, which be the overall responsibility with two sessions held each Crime Panel together in an including Tilbury and Pusfleet, was enjoyed a good rapport with are for the public domain, of Policy Group Sub Group day of the week for a differ- effort to promote commu- Essex Police and I hope to make and Service Level nication between retailers. dirty and infested with rundown a positive contribution in my on performance. ent group of students. Agreements which are and to enable them to warn housing, much of it inhabited by new role." each other of the presence people who were anti-police. of suspects. The proximity of Rainham Details will be circulated Marshes and the large number of shortly by the project lead- chimneys resulted in smog and the A clean sweep er. Frank Casey. to the muck descended on your car, wash- area's leading stores and ing line and curtains. dogs swept the board at this those with a recurring theft I recently revisited the area and year's dog trials, with handlers from the divi- problem. didn't see anything to change my sion taking the top three slots. mind. Pc Dave Frost, Sgt Bill Prowse and Pc Colin Stolen goods Oh to be living in glorious Elsegood not only took Ist, 2nd and 3rd. They ident ifed Devon! also walked away with awards for the best crimi- VICTIMS of burgl;~rie\ In DC Head nal work, search and track respectively, and the the Brentwood ;~rt.ahad thc Tavistock, Devon. team trophy. chance to \.ieu unidenti- Colchester constable Phil Passfield took 4th fied property recot ered place completing the winning line-up. froni Operation Sapphire Where we lead, Assistant Chief Constable Ji~nConlan presented and ()the!. \iniil;u- in\estiga- others follow the awards at a ceremony at Headquarters. along tions. dui-ins a f~\e-da! with a number of other certificates and trophies for rondshou in Romford. I WAS pleased to read of the suc- other feats. Operation Sapphire i\ an cess of Saffron Walden's Milk investigation Into :I 1~1rge Retirement n~1rnht.1-of burglaries in the Watch (September Law). However, This year's dog trials also marked the retirement Essex and Metropolitan schemes such as this are not new. of Inspector Rod Barrett. who has worked with the Police Di\tricts. \\.liicli lias As crime prevention officer at Constables Dave Frost and Colin Dog f rials Sandon section for the past 26 years. been running at Brent\\ootl , I have been involved in Elsegood, with Sgt Bill Prowse with The presentation was. in fact. Rod's last duty Police Station since April Dawn Patrol for the last two years their four-legged friends and their without Jack with Essex Police. and thib year. host of awards at this year's dog ONE familiar face missing three cheers from the During thi\ in\estigation and, yes, our milkmen even have a large qu;~ntityofjt.\\- mobile phones which have been trials. Photo by HQ Photographic. from this year's dog trails audience marked the was that of Laindon dog occasion. ellery lias been rcc~\~'rccI sponsored by parish councils. Our and placed on displa! at lack. milkmen have been successful in Mr Conlan Brentwood. Rayleigli. pUnfortunately Jack had expressed his sincere reporting numerous suspicious inci- Southend and Grays Po1ic.t. Paul clinches place in to be put down after vets thanks to both Rod and dents, which have been dealt with Stations. with m:uiy items discovered a tumour above the rest of the dog sec- being identified as stolen quickly. famous flower show his lung. tion for the support property as a result. Two years ago, the scheme GARDEN designer Paul Spracklin, seen The tragic loss for han- they provide Essex The Romford roudsho\t attracted wide media coverage, last month in The Law's retired officers dler Phil O'Connell came Police. took place in September at including a feature on BBC televi- feature, has won the chance to display his just months after reaching He said: "I believe an empty town centre shop. the nationals in York. He attracting 9.500 visitors sion. talents in next year's Chelsea Flower we have the largest Why has it taken so long for oth- Show. had previously scored the over five days, with 51 number of dogs and burglary victims identify- ers to realise the excellence of this Writtle College, where Paul did his highest marks in the regional trials. handlers in country ing 127 items of property. crime prevention initiative? It's training, is allocated a spot at the show each year and past and present students Jack, aged seven, had and a lot of crimes are Four defendants are cur- nice to think that where we lead, compete for the privilege. been with Phil since a pup. Jack demonstrat- detected as a result of rently awaiting sentence in others follow. A design for a sub-tropical jungle garden He also has a spaniel, ing the dog camera the dog section's connection with charges Mick Hall - Paul's specialisation - won him the Casper. earlier this year. commitment." relating to Operation CPO. Witham. prestigious place. Sapphire. 6 THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 ' Batonsand trun~6e""'~ t THE carrying of truncheons and batons was a particularly emotive issue during the first week of demonstrations at

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I approved- - Home Office trial, a decision 1 was made to allow the carrying of them during early demonstrations by trained ssex Police have been vindicated of "strong officers. Brightlingsea in an independent report. E - The purpose for using this was clearly The report was written by Commander evident that a large I established during briefings to aid the Luckhurst of the Metropolitan Police, who raised concerns had g OFFENDERS asked for their views on surveillance techniques, by Harlow lifting of protesters from the road. conducted an investigation under the television, radio and detective Peter French, gave some surprising responses. Commander Luckhurst said in his supervision of Police f"" 'and. Of about 400 criminals quizzed; AD1 schemes for reasons of cost and privacy and a findings: "It clearly would have been less Complaints Authority into the policing of In every TV and newspaper around tl French received a 28 per cent response rate high proportion of that three per cent were confrontational had the officers not been the live animal export protests at overtly carrying batons", but he was such as .'the battle (about 130) and the vsst majority of those females in the 35 to 49 age bracket. The only Brightlingsea between January 15 and 20. satisfied that senior officers swiftly appeared repeatedly, possible conclusion Peter could reach for this The investigation, undertaken at the who responded were in favour of CCTV responded to poor publicity and withdrew months of stu, result was the respondants were mothers for a variety of reasons. the authority on the basis that their request of the Chief Constable, Mr John videos, and interviewil children frequented the town. Part of the survey was carried out via presence outweighed the operational value. Burrow did, however, reveal a number of spectrums of the demc Essex Youth Justice, with about 20 of the In 89.5 per cent were in of the While there were no complaints made of lessons to be learned for the future. Mr Luckhurst to the I Police dealt with the ' respondants being youths. schemes and 6.5 per cent didn't know. assault by police use of a baton, one TV Mr Luckhurst presented his findings to The reasons given by those in favour were bulletin did depict an officer drawing his members of the Essex Police Authority on sympathetically, ( Interestingly 85 of the respondants effectively. to deter the criminal and increase trade. Many baton during an altercation with a protester. September 25 at a meeting open to members committing different types of felt vulnerable at night and In his concluding re Mr Luckhurst described the incident as of the public. offence between lhem which hadn't been weekends. using cash dispensers and leisure Allegations of police brutality, said: "In my view, far detected or dealt with. Of the 260 crimes, "quite unnecessary". the actions of membc outlets such as In his conclusipn Mr Luckhurst said he manhandling of protesters, and misuse of 158 were committed in town centres. people of Brightling Commenting on the results, Peter said: "It was satisfied that neither truncheons or equipment, such as batons and truncheons, themselves fortunate fo Of One adult and one were widespread in the first week of was interesting that the vast majority wanted batons were misused. these demonstrations W Juvenile had committed murder in a town the police or Data Protection to monitor the He added: "The carriage of the side- demonstrations at the, usually peaceful, "TheA .." officers".. of Es~ centre, and three adults had committed cameras. In some areas of the country police handled baton as part of an on-going seaside town. commendable restrain1 rape. In total the 130 respondants had been have taken on monitoring and it's been very experiment was misconstrued by some of In total 170 telephone calls and 284 letters these protests." cenvicted of 335 different types of town successful, but with the growth of town centre the protesters engaged in the Brightlingsea were received, with just a few At a presentation of centre crime between them. schemes in the UK there is concern that there demonstration and used to 'market' an complimenting the police. However, it was hall last month, Mr B Only 17 per cent of those who replied is no regulatory body to watch the watchers. image of an over-forceful police operation said they would have gone elsewhere to ''There is a code of practice with most against a passive obiector." commit crime if faced with a security schemes giving guidance to operators but all FROM t camera. Only 24 per cent said they would it needs is for One Operator to abuse the Rights p still have committed crime in the town system by, for instance, selling a scandalous policing centre. and only 16 per cent claimed that shot to a newspaper and the damage to allowing CCTV's credibility would be done." some form of CCTV was in operation would Q With any questionnaire there is a risk that when they committed their crime. exporten the answers won't be honest and Peter was l woult well aware of the dangers. He said: "Some ACC (Q) offenders weren't honest, but out of thr 28 per the grour cent who responded there is little doubt in my has acted mind that the majority were genuine." Peter said: "I was not sceptical before but it We ha( gives some validity to the claims that CCTV both peat reduces crime. I honestly didn't know what deciding, the findings would reveal and while they obstructir advocate CCTV I still feel the need for other physical c Crime Prevention initiatives in conjunction I very with cameras, such as improved lighting. demonstr, "I'm in favour of CCTV in town centres I welcc and so are the public but in my opinion constructi consideration needs to be given to some sort have beer of regulations. There's no doubt it's the wav In my 1 forward with the right conditions and support difficult and it will reduce crime and increase trade." vindicat During the course of his research Peter was Commanl The CCTV camera in Merseyside offered sponsorship from private security frustrated which showed James Bulger being companies, but rejected the offers, not became 2 led to his death. wishing to involve any commercial outlets. equally s; British Telecom did, however, supply 500 One of the more unusual aspects of the than the n research was that about 50 per cent of pens. Peter admitted that the support he received I can H offenders had, in fact, been themselves frustrated victims of crime in the previous 12 months during his research has made him "proud to be in Essex". His course at Exeter consisted when fac and would have welcomed CCTV to of eight or nine other force representatives, that any I prevent this. none of which received the same backing. detract f Peter said: "Thi:; compared with just a Said Peter: "Not only were the Probation displayed small proportion of residents of Harlow being Service tremendous, the Force gave me will be tal the victim of crime. It actually showed that financial backing and special constables in I extenc there is 60 per cent more chance of a criminal Harlow actually gave up their spare time to months, becoming the victim of crime, than an f enter the questionnaire results on to the innocent member of the public." high prof computer at Headquarters." Only a small proportion of those surveyed entitled. had been convicted of vehicle crime, yet a The Essex Police stance high proportion admitted to committing Braintree - System will be fully live this vehicle crime in town centres and getting month. away with it. Basildon Division - The town council has agreed to fund schemes in High Media coverag( Said Peter: "It's quite obvious from these Street and Basildon's new Civic Square. findings that CCTV would have a drastic COMMANDER Luckhurst expressed Chelmsford Division - System goes live on later shown to residents at a second actions of police officers which impact on the reduction of vehicle crime." November 7. There are also plans in . criticism of the media in his report. meeting the following week. examination proved to be mlslei Residents Tendring Division - has partial council The first week of demonstrations at Certain items were of particular Mr Luckhurst accepted th, Brightlingsea brought substantial TV concern to Mr Luckhurst and highlighted funding for a scheme in Clacton. large reports of the first W To ensure an even sample when questioning footage, both nationally and locally as in his report. The same footage seen at Colchester Division - Plans are underway for balanced but he said "there is el residents, 50 streets were selected at random well as reports in most national and local different bulletins throughout one day, extremely subtle editing and a town centre scheme. each street receiving 20 surveys. The response newspapers. appeared to Mr Luckhurst as spliced and cases deliberate splicing of fc Thurrock Division - A scheme for Grays is rate of residents was higher than offenders at Phrases such as "violent scenes and edited to "enhance the commentary". make it more news-worthy or under discussion. 49 per cent. arrests", "truncheons drawn against Less evaluation was canied out by Mr story of the day." Harlow Division A scheme is proposed for One of the more interesting points revealed - mothers with pushchairs", and "a scene of Luckhurst into the newsprint coverage of He concluded: "It is my view I the town centre. Also in the division is the in this survey was the need for regulations. major confrontation" were repeated by the week in question. TV reports over this first we Most residents felt the police should operate county's first scheme - Brentwood - which protesters and news reporters. He did, however, draw attention to two deliberately manipulated to creatc and regulate the cameras rather than has just launched phase two covering During the presentation at County Hall, particular examples, one in the East marketable story than really existt commercial company employees. and the Brentwood Centre. a video compiled by the Police Television Anglian Daily Times (pictured) and the so doing severely damaged the 4 Only three per cent were against the Southend Division - Plans are underway with Unit was shown to Police Authority other in the national Guardian, both of the Essex Police ofticers end a launch date expected in Easter. members and press. The extracts were depicting photos giving a view of the delicate community operation." THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 7 Protective clothing MISSILES thrown during the first day of demonstrations at Brightlingsea, led to a decision by Assistant Chief Constable Geoffrey Markham, for officers to wear NATO helmets for protection. ,f confidence Arm and leg guards were also used, with advice from public order trainers that tactics" at it be worn under the uniform. By Kim White For a variety of reasons, including I l Report clears police of discomfort, many officers wore their of those who I equipment overtly, a issue of concern by report and the confirmation that the actions residents, not used to seeing officers in :ir views from taken by Essex Police were justified. "riot gear" in their tranquil town. pers, and not He also accepted that certain areas are It is an essential role of supervisors and "worthy of review". Non-detachable heavy-handing tactics chief officers to ensure the protection of tin, and every numerals have already replaced the Velcro their subordinates and while it may have .y, comments epaulettes which posed problems during been an "unpalatable" sight for residents, ightlingsea" protests. Commander Luckhurst pointed out that Mr Burrow said: "The overt wearing of durina orotests any such decision must always be "an Icuments and arm and leg guards was perceived as sinister operational one" based on information duals from all bv orotesters. In resoonse available at the time. , . He said: "I am satisfied that senior ns, finally led research has been initiated to on that Essex officers, in deciding to order personnel ible situation" identify equipment which into protective equipment, had littie option ratily and would be worn under uniform in the circumstances given and had they without discomfort." not done so and the situation had Mr Luckhurst Stressing the need to allow deteriorated they could not have quickly :ing critical of both the legal trade of animal reversed the decision." he Force, the exports and the protesters' right ght consider to freedom of speech, Mr Officer identification inner in which Burrow added: "Without OFFICER identification was another bone Iled. compromising this stance the of contention among protesters at Brightlingsea with many allegation of ce acted with Essex Police will continue to r handling of officers deliberately covering their faces seek ways of working with the and not wearing shoulder numerals. ings at county community to establish Mr Markham's briefing during the first ~elcomedthe improved relations." week addressed the issue of numerals. He said: "No officer will be deployed without his or her collar number on their outer garment. There will be no excuses. I will have no disguising of individual identities." TV footage included in Mr Luckhurst's presentation depicted examples of detached epaulettes, one epaulette, and a protester holding onto an epaulette. Mr Luckhurst concluded that the number of officers who went on duty without identification were "very much a minority and probably came about through negligence". Further footage showed officers wearing balaclavas under both normal helmets and NATO helmets, and while the weather was cold, there were cases of officers covering their faces just prior to engaging with protesters. Mr Luckhurst saw no justifiable reason for this action and, in fact, described the effect as "a sinister image that was neither necessary or desirable". He did, however, accept that the problem was swiftly addressed and One of the more light-hearted scenes at Brightlingsea later in the year. Photo courtesy of Evening guidance was issued at subsequent briefings. Gazette. reaardina nolicina methods I While many telephone calls and letters were received He added: "Much credit is due to those within the He was fully aware that the majority of during the first week of the Brightlingsea protests, in Essex Force Complaints and Discipline Branch who Brightlingsea residents had never taken part in the main these related to the policing methods used were charged with the early responsibility. The major demos in the past and they were shocked to to control the daily demonstrations. There were 29 method adopted at the outset provided an find that police officers would lay hands on them formal complaints relating to the conduct of opportunity for many people to discuss their for whatever reason. individual officers. concerns and in doing so contributed to an Injuries did occur but Mr Luckhurst Many of those raising concerns were doing so as a identification of those cases where a more in-depth considered these were consistent with individuals result of seeing footage on television, footage which examination was necessary." being involved in a melee and were rarely the was later criticised by Commander Luckhurst as Unnecessary force was a frequent accusation subject of a claim of deliberate infliction by police being "manipulative". levelled at police officers at Brightlingsea. officers. Each complaint was investigated under the Claims of protesters being picked up and To uphold the law physical contact was supervision of Commander Luckhurst and Mr thrown off the road, punched, elbowed and required and in such encounters slight injury is Linbert Spencer of the Police Complaints Authority. trampled led to a general view that the police inevitable. Of the 29 one is still subjudice following the arrest were "out of order". In conclusion Mr Luckhurst said: "I am of a protester. Of the remaini'ng 28, three were Video footage clearly showed officers pulling satisfied that at times a few officers became withdrawn and 13 were informally resolved. and pushing protesters during the dispute as they frustrated at the determined resistance of those Full investigations were conducted in relation to attempted to remove people from the road. taking part and became a little too zealous in Building bridges the remaining 12. In seven no officer could be Whether or not the actions were reasonable was their actions. However, I am equally satisfied that IT was always acknowledged that the identified by the complainant, fram video footage or the basis of Commander Luckhurst's this was very much the exception rather than the demonstrations at Brightlingsea had the from the extensive enquiries made. In four cases investigations. rule." potential to impact on the good officers were identified and interviewed. In a further relationship that existed between the case, the complainant did not provide the necessary community and Essex Police. co-operation and as a result none of the complaints To this end continued efforts have Protesters claim a ''~hitewash~~ . been made by the Tendring Division to were substantiated. work with the community throughout Some of the protesters did complain of injury. In PROTESTERS at Brightlingsea have branded Police Authority. the period of the protests. the main these were slight and were consistent with a Commander Luckhurstis report a "whitewash" and Assistant Chief Constable Mr Jim Dickinson Early moves were made not to public order sipation. feelings have been running particularly high since said: iIt is regrettable that the presentation was involve local-based officers in its unveiling. continually interrupted by a number of individuals demonstrations to enable them to Chief Constable John Burrow, felt Brightlingsea continuing community policing. who were not prepared to listen to what the County Hp11 presentation and again welcomed residents should have the opportunity to hear the Examples of initiatives taking place the conclusions of Commander Luckhurst who said: outcome at a second identical presentation within Commander Luckhurst had to say." include work with the school's Youth A lengthy question and 'answer session took Action Group, the revitalisation of "A total of 29 complaints presents a different picture their own town. Neighbourhood Watch and a prominent than was painted at the beginning of this dispute -l-his took place at Brightlingsea Community place which enabled those attending to address role by police in the town's Golden when there were suggestions that over 200 people Centre, one week after the presentation to the their questions to the Chief Constable. Victory Day. had recorded grievances against the police." 8 THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995

CHANGES in the law - to apply the provisions of existing be achieved with relative ease. Health and Safety at Work legislation to police officers - are I By Norman Hicks ( However, operational police duties Reducing always involve an element of risk which set to be introduced nationally from next year. is not easy to predict and control. The Home Office proposal will 4. To control the emission into the have been able to benefit from any Account should therefore be taken repeated also Drovide for Dolice associa- atmosphere of noxious and offensive improvements introduced as a result of that ensuring health and safety iso far as substances. the 1974 Act and any regulations made tions to be regarded as trade is reasonably practicable? is fundamen- The duties of employers under the under it. crimes unions and, as such, may appoint tal to the Health and Safety at Work Act are, so far as is reasonably practica- The Police service therefore applies Act. Many activities can achieve these UK police forces are safety representatives from among the law to police officers in a spirit of ble, to provide a workplace that is safe reasonably practicable standards of con- being invited to send del- their members. and without risks to health. voluntary co-operation and all efforts egates to a national brief- are made to ensure our police premises trol. In anticipation of this the Chief As well as providing a safe work- ing conference on a pio- place, safe equipment, safe systems of comply with our legal obligations. It must be emphasised that the prima- Constable, Mr John Burrow, has ry responsibility for ensuring the health neering scheme set up in arranged for meetings with the Police work, safe working environment, the The Home Office is now committed employer must provide adequate super- to applying the law to police officers, and safety of employees rests with line West Yorkshire to reduce Federation and Unison representa- vision, training, instruction and infor- with Chief Constables being regarded as management. "repeat victimisation" tives, to discuss and consult on both mation to employees. employers for the purposes of the legis- Our Force Health and Safety Policy crime. the existing and proposed health and The Health and Safety at Work Act lation, which it is anticipated will be in defines and allocates these responsibili- The Biteback initiative, safety arrangements. also imposes a duty on all personnel to place next year. ties. Copies of the policy are available launched in Huddersfield take reasonable care of his or her own National joint working groups have in all divisions and departments or from last October, to prevent Legal duties the Health and Safety Unit in the health and safety and that of others who been established to examine the health victims of burglary and may be affected by his or her acts or and safety implications for police work. Training School, on extension 58630. The Health and Safety at Work Act other crime being hit 1974 imposes a number of legal duties omissions. These groups comprise operational Where civilian staff are employed for police officers, force health and safety again involves refocusing on employers, the self-employed, resources to offer vulner- employees, suppliers and owners of police purposes, Police Authorities have advisers and representatives of the Uniforms of premises, to ensure that their work- the same responsibilities under the Act police associations. able people greater pro- places are safe and offer no risk to as any other employer. lmplicat ions the future tection. health. However, Section 53(1) of the Act Figures show that 44 The Act has four basic aims:- defines employees as individuals who They have been tasked with giving POLICE officers are being invited to per cent of all crime is 1. To ensure the health, safety and work under a contract of employment. special consideration to applying health contribute to a national review of committed against just 4 Police officers are "appointed and welfare of persons at work and safety to operational police duties uniforms and equipment design for per cent of the population. 2. To protect persons, other than per- attested" and are office holders, rather and will issue guidance on how police the 21st century. than employees. As such they are not forces can comply with the legislation A project headed by West Since the launch of the sons at work, against risk to health and Huddersfield campaign, safety arising out of, or in connection currently protected by health and safety and the implications for Local Police Yorkshire Assistant Chief Constable Bill Hughes is aiming to achieve a with, the activities of persons at work legislation. Plans and force objectives. there has been a drop of However, where health and safety The guidance will take account of the national corporate image for almost 25 per cent in bur- 3. To control the keeping and use of uniforms and make equipment such dangerous substances applies to civilian staff, police officers Management of Health and Safety at glaries. Work Regulations 1992, which are as radios lighter and easier to carry. A national standard for uniforms The one-day Biteback aimed at improving health and safety would allow central purchasing, sav- conference is being held ' News in brief management and which require employ- ing an estimated 30 per cent in at the McAlpine Stadium, ers to assess the risks to health and safe- expenditure. Huddersfield, on Friday, A REUNION for past and present ed the driving school, where they saw ty of employees and of anyone else who a photographic display. Budding designers, civilians December 1. Essex Police driving instructors may be affected by work activities. included, are invited to send their attracted 110 of them to the new head- THE new chairman of the Police The culture of discipline and the well- ideas to Mr Hughes at West Application forms can quarters sports club. History Society is Commissioner for established hierarchy of responsibility Yorkshire Polcie Headquarters, PO be obtained by telephon- They were welcomed by senior the City of London Police William and accountability of Essex Police Box 9, Laburnum Road, Wakefield ing Huddersfield Police instructor Insp Mike Carter and visit- Taylor. should enable the management of risk to WF13QP. at 0 1484 4367 14. THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 9 New legal course POLICE personnel can now increase their legal knowledge and the professionalism of their case papers through a new low cost Ringing the changes training package. I Following consultation with ACPO the new scheme is modelled on training already used for casework officers in the CPS. It has been produced as a partnership between National Police Training and the Institute of Legal Executives. Police officers and civilians involved in the preparation of files will now be able to A COMPUTERISED alert system which streamlines crime obtain the same qualifications as their coun- prevention has made its Essex debut in Brentwood. terparts elsewhere in criminal justice. Stage I is aimed at police personnel on The svstem. called Ringmaster." I L file prepartation and successful completion works f;om a computer-telephone of the course and exam is equivilant to 'A' link at Brentwood Police Station level standard leading to a Certiicate in --. and sends messages to the 650 Criminal Justice (File preparation). Neighbourhood watch co-ordina- years, there has been a 46 per cent Stage 2 is designed for file managers and tors in the section. reduction in household burglaries in anyone involved in decision making relat- Instead of phoning round on a "pass Brentwood section. During the same ing to prosecution files. This stage is set at the message on" basis, Ringmaster period, the detection rate for this offence degree standard and leads to a Diploma in enables the crime prevention co-ordi- has risen from 16 per cent to 34 per cent. Criminal Justice Administration (File nator at Brentwood to dictate the Once Ringmaster is bedded in, it is Management). information once into a microphone planned to extend it to support other linked to the computer. crime prevention initiatives in Each course is based on distance learning Then the Ringmaster software auto- Brentwood, such as Shop Watch, School with a qualified tutor on hand for advice. matically dials the telephones of every- Watch, Horse Watch and Watch. Although there is an obvious target one programmed into it and plays them Meanwhile, as the nights oull in, 1 group, any officer or civilian within Essex . . - - A the recorded message. If there is no Harlow Division is repeating its Autumn Ringmaster is also on the way in Mayor Valerie Fletcher, Supt Police can undertake the course, albeit in reply, it will call back at pre-pro- Breaks crime prevention campaign this Braintree Division, where it is undergo- Lee Weavers, David Salhow, rep- their own time and expense. grammed intervals until the telephone is year, making people aware of the simple ing trials. It is hoped to introduce it to resenting sponsors General Force funding is not available but the cost answered. measures which can be taken to protect Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators in Accident, and Barbara Waltham of the course has been kept reasonably low The £5,000 kit has been provided by their property against burglars. the division later this autumn. launch Ringmaster with Stage I at f 143 plus VAT and Stage 2 insurer General Accident and Brentwood at f 188 plus VAT, and payments methods Borough Council is meeting the running are flexible. costs. While the aim is to complete each stage The council is already the front-runner within a year, ILEX Tutorial College does among Essex local authorities in provid- Tracking truck thieves accept personal difficulties and allows up to ing another crime deterrent - closed cir- Freight Transport Association and Chief Constable John Burrow two years for each part. cuit television. DAVE Gauder's strong man ' The launch of Ringmaster was attend- feat (see page 1) took place at insurer Norwich Union, is the final told the launch presentation:"This Inspector Lionel Thomas, of the Criminal ed by Brentwood Mayor Valerie link in the Truckwatch chain in scheme has the full suport of Essex Justice Department explained: "I think it the launch of Truck Watch in will be a course of great benefit. It gives Fletcher, who said it was another exam- the county by Transport East Anglia. It already exists in Police." ple of the borough's Neighbourhood , Norfolk and The force's Truckwatch co-ordi- everyone a chance to be more professional Watch slogan: Crirne doesn 't,flouri.sh in Minister and MP for Epping in the way they submit files while increas- Cambridgeshire and, as well as nator, Sgt Neil Seymour, cr C~IIIIIIUII~~~tllclt ctrres. Steven Norris. ing their legal knowledge." recovering stolen vehicles, has said:"Drivers taking part will pro- Essex Police was represented by The scheme involves details of brought reductions of up to 50 per For more information on the courses and Harlow Divisional Commander Supt Lee stolen trucks being passed to a fax vide us with extra eyes and ears ,in how to.join contact Insp Thomas on 54984. Weavers, who praised the council's cent in truck thefts. and out of the county." bureau and relayed to members for Since January, more than 417 Enquiries with regard to payment methods strong partnership with the force. their drivers' attention. More than 100 Essex truck opera- should be referred to Richard Norrie, This is reflected by crime statistics million worth of trucks and loads The Essex initiative, organised tors have already joined or indicat- Director of Studies at ILEX Tutorial which show that during the past four have been stolen in Essex. with the Road Haulage Association, ed they wish to take part. College on 01234 841010. Marine marking ESSEX POLICE MARINE Unit officers made their presence felt on dry land at the Essex Boat Jumble Sale at Great Leighs - the premier event of its type in Southern England. They manned a crime prevention cara- Featuring the Bands of van to offer advice on Marine Watch and H.M. ROYAL MARINES boat registration and provide a UV property ~ict&ed(I-r) are Essex Police Truck Watch co-ordinator Sgt Neil (School of Music, Deal) marking service. Seymour, Chief Constable John Burrow, Transport Minister Steven A second team of ESSEX POLICE officers visited every Morris MP, Norwich Union's Albert Mills and National Truckwatch stand and checked the Chairman Graham Houghton. Photo courtesy of John Adams Photography serial numbers of and Video Services (Colchester). Cliffs Pavilion, west cliff-on-Sea items for sale, using a direct link to the Wednesday, November 22, 1995 Police National In the running for dedication awards Computer and the FIVE Neighbourhood Watch volunteers THE third annual Chelmsford Programme commences 7.30pm Marine Unit's own from the Essex Police area are in the Neighbourhood Watch Conference drew an local intelligence base, running for awards for dedication and -audience of 200 co-ordinators from the sec- or carried out a UV enthusiasm. tion and brought praise from both its chair- lamp.scan. One out- They have been shortlisted for the 1995 man and Chelmsford's Deputy Mayor. TO ESSEX CHARITIES board engine, believed Neighbourhood Watch Southern England Group chairman Geoff Ireland described it to have been stolen Medal, sponsored by insurer General as a "most enlightening, informative event" three years ago in Accident and organised by crime prevention and his words were echoed by Deputy Hampshire, was recov- charity Crime Concern. Mayor Mrs Janet Potter, who is also Watch ered. The Essex nominees are the Rev Chris co-ordinator for Galleywood. The Box Office on 01702 351135 Visitors were pleas- Bishop, Stansted Airport Watch; Mrs There was a strong Essex Police presence, antly surprised and Lynette Clancy, Tilbury and Corringham; including speakers Assistant Chief reassured by the high Mr Geoffrey Ireland, Great Badow; Mr Peter Constable Charles Clark and Chelmsford profile police presence Jeffrey, Witham and District, and Mr Divisional Commander Supt Bob Ward. evidence of Essex's - Michael Philpott, East Hanningfield. Mr Ward said: "It was helpful for me and stance against marine Gold medal and commendation winners was part of a consultation process we are crime. will be announced on November 6. committed to in the division." 10 THE LAW, OCTOBER 1995 N.A.R.P.O. notes THE annual conference, held in Manchester on September 8, sprang no surprises. Fourteen motions and two emergency motions were debat- ed. The motion from NEC to increase the amount of precept payable by branches from 40 per cent to 45 per cent was carried by a majority of 18. This increase will come into effect from January 1, 1996. There will, however, be no increase in members' annual subscriptions. It simply means that branch- es will have less money in their accounts for local use. Two motions suggesting that NARPO should consider holding biennial conferences, instead of anually, were defeated. However, a motion asking the NEC to consider holing the conference on a Friday and saturday, when hotel rates are consider- --- ably cheaper, was carried. Les Male (West Midlands.) and Peggy Sandford (West Surrey) were re-elected to the NEC for the Southern region. A full conference report should appear in the next NARPO News. Vera Bayliss reports that the annual bowls match against serving officers, at the Falcon Club, Chelmsford, resulted in a win for the serving offi- cers, who were this year's hosts. A special "well done" goes to Alan Taplin, who bcame captain for the day in the absence of Brian Taplin. It was a great pleasure for everyone to meet up again and the pensioners look forward to next retiring: year's match. Thanks goes to Falcon for allowing use of their facilities.

> Market Place . .Madget Place ..-M&*& .It * CARAVAN. 4-berth £40 four persons per rier and stand, excellent Two bed, Economy 7 Tkibute to popular Sprite Musketeer, 198 1, night. Contact Marie condition, £38. Contact heating, long garden, . fridge, cooker. hob and Milnes on 01984 Federation Office on parking space, was grill, porta-potti. In 632 194. 54504. £43,000. Some mod- excellent condition. CITREON 2CV6, GROUND floor, 2-bed- ernisation needed, bandmaster £1,500. Gas bottle and 1986, red, new roof, room flat at Eastwood, hence now £39,995 ono battery also. Contact exhaust, tyres. Many electric heating, garage, for quick sale. Contact THE conductor who showed the Essex Police Band that facing Hazel Bloom on 01 255 new parts, wax oiled, f 37,000. Contact Phi1 Pewsey on 01702 the Press can be an enriching experience has died. 4765 1 8. beautiful, must sell, full Wendy Ruggiero on 467377. Jim Bearman, who retired two CARAVAN. 2-berth, MOT, taxed. £1,050. 0 1702 52967 1 or ext. SWALLOW pram, years ago as Essex County 1987, double-glazed, Contact Gary Heard on 30620. push chair, carry cot, fridge, heater, shower, 0 1376 562026. HOLIDAY Cottage in combination navy and Newspapers' crown court reporter, large awning, spare FIAT Uno 45, 1988, France, between white, two sets rain cov- was Essex Police Bandmaster wheel, radio, tape, vgc. full MOT, 6 months tax, Bordeaux and Toulouse, ers, carry cot stand and £ 2,300. Contact vgc, new tyres, exhaust from 1974 until the end of 1976. sleeps four, fully fur- E.Rogerson on 01 245 etc. f1,450 ono. Contact cosytub, washable cov- He trained as a journalist after nished, two mountain ers. £150 (cost £428 265605. Paul Gridley on 01245 retiring from the Royal Marines as CARAVAN. Chateau 471673 or at bikes available, set in new). Contact a military bandmaster at the age of Cantara, 1985, 2-berth, Chelmsford Traffic. beautiful countryside, D.Edwards on 01376 13ft, shower, heating, FOR SALE, four bed- medieval hilltops, 328799. 40. oven, interior good con- room detached house, bastide villages and THREE-bedroomed The skilled contribution he made to dition, however some Kirby-le-Soken, near chateaux. Swimming, house, part furnished, the Essex Police Band is remembered Jim Bearman. slight damage to exteri- Frinton-on-sea. redued walking, bird watching. cul de sac position, well by musicians he conducted and Former sergeant Bob White, who for £150-£250 per week or, hence £1,500 ono. to £62,000 for quick immaculate throughout, his arrangements live on in its reper- many years ran the force diving section, dependant on time of at Harlow. Contact Contact Belinda sale. Contact Kevin toire. died last month following complications year. Contact Clive or Marion Parr on 01279 Chapman on 01268 Maleary of Thorpe John Waddington, a founder member of after a heart attack. Doreen on 01245 862508. 4 1 8265. Traffic on 01255 the band, said:"Jim's professionalism as a Aged 66, Bob joined Essex in 1969 350215. TWO Stanley Gibbons CHARACTER Cottage 861455 or 01255 military bandmaster was a great asset and having spent 22 years in the Navy. By in Somerset, 1.5 miles 422876. HONDA CB580, 1980, stamp albums contain- he was popular with everyone." 197 1 he was head of the police divers and to coast, edge Exmoor, clasic bike, black, FOR SALE Rayleigh ing hundreds of stamps. It was under Jim's baton that the band remained there until his retirement in self-catering, tastefully Girls or ladies small restored, with photo his- £25 each or £40 for played to its biggest audience, when it 1985. furnished, two bed- wheeled, three speed tory. £ 1,500. valuation both. Contact Peter performed at an Ipswich Town v Operations manger, Chief Inspector rooms, £25 two persons, cycle, fold-up with car- from owners' club £950 Janman on 01206 Liverpool match before a capacity crowd Doug Adams, fondly recalls his "sense of ono. Contact Paul 395290. of more than 25,000 at Portman Road. humour and saltiness". He said: "Bob was Gridley on 0 1245 VAUXHALL Nova, 9 1 probably the greatest influence on my life. 471673 or at H, I .OL, white, full ser- Natural courtesy- He was my supervisor for many years and Chelmsford Traffic. vice history, very clean, it was Bob that originally sparked my Dressed in a ceremonial frock coat, he MAKE your own con- 50,000 miles, taxed, interest in diving." was an imposing figure with the conduc- crete posts, slabs and MOT till December. Bob leaves a wife Jean, two daughters, gravel boards. £2,500 ono. Contact tor's baton in his hand. Away from the one son and six grandchildren. rostrum, he was the epitomy of ~otoiised trembler G.Tappenden on 0 1787 Essex Police also extends its sympa- Gentleman Jim - a warm, unassuming table and moulds. £180. 460347 or 56142. thies to the families of the following man whose natural courtesy and respect Contact Chris on 0 1245 YAMAHA PSR-400 police pesnioners and staff who died: for others won him many friends. 257743. electric keyboard, pitch, That admiration was evident at Ex-Insp Reginald Karsten, from PIANO. Churchill bend, tempo contol, * Chelmsford Crown Court, where proceed- Clacton, who joined the Police Force in upright, fully recondi- midi compatible, 99 ings were delayed in his memory while 1936, serving at HQ, Chelmsford and 1 tioned, excellent condi- voice, drum pads etc, Judge Peter Greenwood extended the Clacton, and retired in 1966. He died on { tion. £375 ono. Contact stand, case, headphones court's sympathy to the Bearman family. September 4, aged 80. Yvonne Brown on boxed. As new, music /- I Name and Rank ...... I Jim's wife, Barbara, was senior usher at Mr George Whitaker, from Stifford I 01206 21 11 10. books, £285 ono. Clays, who retired from Essex Police, as a IStation ...... Home Tel ...... I the court until her retirement. SEMI-DETACHED Contact John Hills on Jim, who lived in Braintree, died aged civilian driver at Grays, 13 years ago. He I Date ...... Signed ...... I bungalow at Eastwood. L-----llll-ll-ll---J 01376 512692. 65 while on holiday in France last month. died on September 8, aged 79. New signing FORCE scores two SPORTS ESSEX Police Men's ASSOCIATION Hockey Club unleashed a powerful new strike force on highly-fancied Devon Boxing and Cornwall in the first round of the PAA men's PC Daniel Stoten, of South Ockenden, has national competition. been selected to represent the British Although Essex reached Police against the Army on October 30 last year's final, visitors and the RAF on November 16. Both tour- Devon and Cornwall were naments will be in London. tipped to win because of their consistently better performance in other com- Power plus petitions. New signing Mark THE British Police Bench Press and Potter made his PAA Powerlifting Championships take place on debut for Essex and his Sunday, November 19, at the Tyseley side quickly put on the Heath Fitness Gymnasium, Birmingham. pressure, taking the oppo- EPSA members requiring more informa- sition by surprise. tion should contact the sports secretary on ext. 58888. A strong scoring part- nership between Potter and Graham Lawrence Fortifying the over-40s. . .the Braintree divisional champions. clicked into gear. Croker Cup Lawrence scored three Footbal1:Tendring beat Thurrock (I pt to goals and Potter grabbed Thurrock). two. Each time one Table tennis:HQ beat Basildon (4pts to Basildon). hand in the build-up. Darts:Tendring beat Rayleigh (4pts to The final score was a 5- Rayleigh). 1 victory for Essex and it Bil1iards:Southend beat Tendring (4pts rC HAPPY captain John Stonehouse Southend won the toss and elected play took Southend to a respectable was only a momentary to Tendring). paid tribute to his veteran-packed lapse in concentration that to bat. Mick Benning went quickly, 159-9. Snooker:Southend beat Harlow (4 pts to Braintree side as it beat Southend allowed Devon and caught behind off Dave Stock, and Braintree had an unhappy start, Harlow). Cornwall to sneak a goal to win the Essex Police Divisional skipper Paul Bates soon followed, with Jerry Morgan out for one, but Golf: Croker Cup golf held at Stisted past Paul "The Cat" Cricket Final. falling to a blistering caught and solid batting by Dave Murthwaite ended: 1 Braintree (l 2 pts)2 Southend "With an average age in excess of Maleary. bowled by Stonehouse. (30) Richie Buckland (19) Paul (10) 3 Colchester (8) 4 Harlow (6.5) 5 HQ 40, I normally look to hide half of An inspired over by Andy Spink (6.5) 6 Thurrock (5) 7 Chelmsford (4) 8 Great performances by Nicholls (30) and Stonehouse (63 them," said Stonehouse. "But today reduced Southend from 64-3 to 64- Rayleigh (3) 9 Basildon (2) 10 Tendring Gary Franklin, John Evans not out) brought a comfortable vic- and Andy Cryne added to they fielded like teenagers. It made 6. However, thanks to a solid 61 (1). Croker Cup badminton will be held at the sweetness of the victo- all the difference." from Martin Hall and Graham tory, with seven wickets and nine the Chase Sports Centre, ry celebration in the new Played at , Stubbs's textbook 23, the 45 overs' overs to spare. Chase, Southend, at I Oam on Wednesday. pavilion at Chelmer Park, October 25. which, like Marion's mar- vellous food, was a splen- did advertisement for Rallying call for Butler's team - Pavilion coming to Essex. CHELMSFORD Traffic patrol officer Andy WITH the new sports pavilion at HQ no\\ Butler will again be competing in the annual Fish for entry open, EPSA members can hire the fi~nc- Network Q RAC Rally, which starts on tion room free of charge for wedding and SEA anglers have until November 18. other events. Maximum capacity ih 120 November 24 to enter the Andy has successfully completed the gruelling (80 for a sit-down meal) but there is space Croker Cup match, to be rally twice before and is aiming for a top position to erect a marquee. There is o rrturnahle fished on December 1. this year. damage depohit of f50. Contact the secre- Boats will leave He will be using a Vauxhall Nova GSi, meticu- tary on ext 58888. Bradwell Marina at 7.30am in teams of four lously prepared by Colin Adams, of Police HQ anglers. The entry fee is Workshops, the team's chief mechanic. Paul Force lottery £75 per team. Entries and Gridley, of Chelmsford Traffic, is also in the ser- cheques, payable to Essex vice team. THIS month'a results: Police Sports Association, During the four-day rally, the car will undergo f 1.500 PC Andreu, Jones. Brent\vood: should go to PC Skingley f1.000 M~iraPlnyle. HQ: C500 PC the punishment of four years' normal at the Rayleigh Marine Richard Gardner. So~~thminsterM:u-inr: driving,using four sets of tyres, two sets of Section. (Ednet 368 10, E300 PC John Lock. Newport Traffic: mobile 0850 706072). brakepads and at least one replacement gearbox. Andy Butler, Paul Gridley and Colin Adams. E200 Dennis Jennings. HQ Giu-age: f l00 Pamela Hagon. Colchester. f50 consolation pri~esgo to PC Ian

Seconded: PC Timothy Rees. Clacton: DC Mark Tegerdine. RCS Hilrlo\i.: PC THE start of the Essex Police foot- The first team kicked off their sea- Away to a strong Mountnesing side, cy and only fine goalkeeping by John Lea Osborne. : DC Mark Pickett. ball season was delayed by the son at home to Hatfield Peverel. the Police went ahead with a Darren Walker ensured they came away with HQ; lnsp Gary S~LIII.Eppinf: Jeiune~tt. effects of the long, hot summer on Heavy rain made the surface tricky, Pike goal. Police goalkeeper John a point. Thomas. HQ: Sgt David Salmon. but the Police gradually settled down, the Headquarters pitch. Walker made some excellent saves At home to Barnston, the reserves Colchester, and TW Bernard Iley. saving their best for the second half. Two tough pre-season friendlies .and Roy O'Hare scored a spectacular enjoyed one-way traffic for the first 20 Westcliff. Darren Pike broke the deadlock and were played at Braintree and goal from a free kick, but this was not minutes and created some good netted an excellent second goal, while Heybridge with a creditable draw and enough and were chances before going ahead through Julian Beacher finished the game with deserved 4-2 winners. Cliff Haines. They then eased off and - odd-goal defeat against strong opposi- the third. Bowls allowed Barnston to equalise, but THE final was held at Colchester, when tion. With 20 different players tried in The reserves experienced a mixed The next match was away to the two games, the commitment and Hatfield Peverel and ended goalless. Police's Gerry Stopher rifled home the Colchester (12 Croker Cup pts) beat start to the season, with a defeat, a Rayleigh (l0 pts). quality was encouraging. draw and a win. The Police struggled to find any fluen- winner for a 2-1 victory. : . - 12 THE LAW. OCTOBER 1995

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finished third in the Police Athletic Association National 10 Mile Road i Championships.He Il a yet another victory finished in a time of 55.12 on a hilly, demanding course. The first fixture of I I GRAHAM Snellin (Saffron Walden) has become the first the new season in the rider to achieve four successive victories in the Police Athletic South East PAA Cross l Association 2s Mile Time Trial National Championship. Graham becomes Country League will take place on ! But the competi- form made him a medal winner's plaque engraved. Wednesday, October l contender,producedaper- Essex confirmed its 1 Out 25, at Welwyn Garden tion turned to be anal best time of 56 mins dominance of short dis- City. There will be a closer than ever 20 =CS, which put him in tance time trialling by fin- first cyclist -to take five mile run for men / second place for a time, i before, ending- in a ishing clear winner in the and a two-and-a-half until local favourite Pete team for the dead heat. mile event for women. Moynihan, a later starter, fourth time in five years. The Essex stormed home with a time ~ik~~li~k~~.~fourth Transport will leave team of Snellin, Mike the Headquarters of 55 mins 59 secs to go to place also earned him one / Kliskey and Mick St topoftheboard. the title four times Training Centre at of the category awards. 1 teger faced the tough Snellin, who started 20 2.30pm. Newcomers challenge of a strong minutes after Moynihan, will be welcome and wind and temeperatures checked his watch as he no pre-race entry is in the 80s on the crossed the finishing line required. and thought he had hit 55 Yorkshire course. Fixtures As reigning champion, mins 59 secs. Snellin was last of the 60 After an anxious wait, An Essex Police riders to start. The first the results board con- team has been entered Essex rider on the course firmed this time and a dead in the East Anglian was St Leger, who showed heat for first place between Cross Country League Snellin and Moynihan - signs of a return to form for 199516. The men's another first in the history with a time of 57 mins 45 courses are up to six secs for sixth place. of the event, leaving the miles and the wom- Kliskey, whose recent organisers to get a second en's up to four miles. The fixtures are: Dive into a great discount October 11, RAF Marham; November DIVING enthu.sia.sr.s or with $99 covering a full 8, RAF Neatishead ar7jone keen on trying course, with ,fees and (road race); their- hand at the sport, equipment. The addition- November 22, RAF can now so at a spe- al £50 is .for regi.stration cially reduced price, and the course manual. Marham (to be con- The going rote for a A1thOugh Russell firmed); December 6, ,full course, including be some courses, University of East eqL,ipment,is other instructors will be Anglia, Norwich; about f350. But Becfleet participating. January 10, RAF cot7,stctble Ru.ssell Hough AnvOne in Coltishall; January 24, h~lssecured a special signing UP should Con- Bury Racers; rate of f149 for men,- tact him on 01245 February 7, RAF hers of Essex Police. 322826 or look out for Honington; February posters placed around The course is held at 21, Thetford AC; Lakesicle in Thurrock the county's divisions. March 6, RAF Honington. Graham If you are interested rides like in taking part in the Stars turn out for charity golf the wind to league, or any other finish top in athletic event, contact THE sun shone and the stars Hazzard (Spurs). Graham and the Westcliff There was also a draw and the PAA 25 Roy Kebbell through turned out to raise funds for a The line-up also included for- Sporting Club trio of Peter auction, bringing total proceeds internal mail at the mile time worthy cause at a charity golf mer England cricketer Trevor Blythe, Roy Nesbitt and John to £8,470 for the appeal fund Coroner's Office, day organised by Southend Bailey and Southend United Humphreys, with 84 points. for three-year-old James trial, clock- Basildon Hospital or CID, Mecca Bingo and hosts manager Ronnie Wlielan and Runners-up were the Southend Beckwith, who was disabled in ing 55 mins telephone 01268 the Hanover Golf Club, assistant Theo Foley, together Police team of Steve Reynolds, an accident in Southend. and 59 secs. 593770.

Rayleigh.- with team members. World Ian Clark and Peter Donoven Twenty-five teams entered badminton champion Thomas with Ronnie Whelan, who the tournament and were Stuer-Laridsen also participat- scored 82 points. joined by celebrities who ed. George Graham won the included former fotball stars Teams of four played a sta- celebrity prize with 35 points. Jimmy Greaves, George bleford competition, with a 314 After the day's golf, dinner Graham and Trevor Brooking, handicap allowance and the was followed by entertainment Lee Dixon (Arsenal and best two scores on each hole by local radio presenter Roger England) John Jensen (Arsenal counting. Buxton and comedians Ian and Denmark) and Mickey The winners were George Irvine and Joe Goodman.