The Law The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 333 July 2002

A new scheme paves the way for less red tape and bureaucracy

I PENALTY FINES TO TACKLE DISORDER FIXED-penalty fines will be issued to people committing by Ben Pennington disorderly offences under a new government scheme being piloted in Essex. Being drunk in a highway. From next month, Penalty Buying alcohol for an under 18. Throwing fireworks. Notice Disorders (PNDs) will Drinking in designated public be given to people for minor, areas. but significant offences. Offenders will have the option to They will find themselves accept the penalty and pay the fine either £40 or £80 out of pocket. within 21 days or appear before a The pilot will run for 12 months, court. after which a full evaluation will Measures will be put in place to be made by the Home Office. deal with the non-payment of fines. The fxed-penalty tickets do not Fines will not be on-the- spot, so replace existing methods of officers will not be deciding if people dealing with crime, by either are innocent or guilty, but will have resolving issues informally on the to make the decision as to whether a PND is appropriate. street or arresting the offender This will mean if a PND is the and administering caution, but a preferred option, then a file will not provide an addition to those have to be prepared for the Crown measures. Prosecution Service, thereby freeing As with other types of fixed up officers' time. penalty notices, such as speeding Offenders not going through the tickets, PNDs cannot be issued to courts will be dealt with much those under the age of 18. quicker, meaning less paperwork Offences for which an £80 PND and less cost for Essex Police. can be issued are: Community Safety's project Wasting police time by giving a leader TISupt Car1 O'Malley Force Support Unit constables Jason Lane, Sam Smith and Julie Taylor false report. believes this is a real opportunity to reduce bureaucracy and in turn free demonstrate a variety of weapons used by armed response officers. Sending hoax calls. Knowingly giving a false alarm up officer's time. FIREARMS, dogs, marine, road policing indicates that the programme was well to the fire brigade. "The reduction in paperwork for and air support were the focus of an Open received. Women can be apprehensive Causing harassment, alarm or off~cers relating to minor, but Day at Wethersfield that encouraged, about handling firearms so it was distress under Section 5, Public annoying pub 'c disorder offences officers to find out more about specialist I encouraging to see that a third of the can oniy hplp fpfficers tackle these Order Act. , 1 l a E posts avaihbll within the force. I I visitors were' ferhale. {l! Offences for which a E40 PND can offences more dffectively, and spend A series of training workshops, demon- "In addition Stansted Airport has be issued are: increased time patrolling," said strations and hands-on experience of already had 18 requests for application Drunk and disorderly. TISupt O'Malley. firearms helped visitors decide whether it packs as a result of the day. Although we Trespassing on a railway. "Communities should see more of was a career path they wanted to pursue. can always find ways to improve these Throwing stones at a passing their police officers, and that is to be Supt Jacqui Cheer, said: 'The feedback events we felt the day was a success." train. welcomed." ALL too often I am asked training of how to divide a pension Do not ignore near misses after a divorce. I APPRECIATE that we are If forms are not officers Any officer with more than the minimum period of all swamped with paperwork, submitted, how can we TRAINING centre managers service will have a pension but I would like to remind expect the organisation to hope the government's new of significant value. It is everyone the importance of rectify a problem if they are national training agency will also recognised, by officers submitting 'near miss' forms. unaware of it? offer a more "joined-up" and solicitors alike, that the The PERS 35 Injury on Although Essex Police, as approach to the development scheme is possibly the best Duty form should be used. our employer, has a legal of officers. funded public service This should be submitted duty of care, we all have a The Central Police scheme available. on every occasion when a duty of care towards each Training and Development For many years, the proportion of the non-pension Most officers will find this Agency (known as Centrex) assets, such as a greater person feels a near miss has other, so if you see any courts had little option distasteful, as it has was formed to support the share of the former occurred - an incident that potential hazard, then do appreciation of the cash the immediate effect of current police reform process matrimonial home or has not resulted in injury or value of pension funding. reducing the benefits of the something about it. and develop career-long savings. pension fund. For an officer Everyone who has a property damage. There has not been, to my learning programmes for This is currently the with limited service, this may professional involvement in They are not only for knowledge, a near miss in every career step. a marriage breakdown has simplest way of allowing for not prove to be a problem. incidents that happen in the Dangerous Occurrences pension on divorce, as it EPTC Manager Jean come to appreciate that However, an officer who street, but for occurrences under the Reporting of represents a 'clean break' has built up a sound pension Harper believes there will pensions are usually the that happen around the Injuries, Diseases and settlement at the date of fund through many years of not be a great change in second most valuable asset police station or anywhere in Dangerous Occurrence officer training, but it will in a marriage after the divorce. hard work could face The settlement is full and disappointment from a the working environment. Regulations 1995. affect the funding and man- house and are more A fot of the time these Mick Englefield agement of police training. valuable than the house final and the spouse cannot reduced pension on problems can be rectified at "The new body is still going itself. return to the courts for retirement. Secretary of the JBB Officers who have further redress. The success Pension sharing is not all local level but, in some Health & Safety to be the first and major commenced, or intend to of this method depends on bad news. The advantage of instances, they may require Sub-Committee. provider of police training," commence, divorce there being sufficient non- this option is that the dealing with at force level. said Mrs Harper. "I would proceedings after December pensionable assets to trade transfer of pension funds is like to see Centrex becoming 1,2000 have a choice of two off. calculated as at the date of Save money into the Copperpot much more joined up as they methods of dealing with divorce. are currently quite disjointed their pension. Therefore, any increase in WE are one of 20 forces who have signed up to the with faculties which deal Pension sharing pension benefits accrued CopperPot scheme which enables officers to save with their own little world." Pension sharing is a after the date of the pension directly from payroll deductions and borrow Centrex will still manage relatively new option, sharing order will be money at a competitive rate. senior officer-training and it This has proved to be the whereby the member's untouched. The Federation will be pushing out flyers over the expects to be the national most popular option accrued pension entitlement It is possible for a police next few weeks promoting this, and any existing or centre of excellence. whereby the pension is split into two parts, not officer to rebuild lost funds new members who have joined by the end of Centrex chief executive necessarily equal, at the date through private financial remains with the officer, but September will be entered into a special draw to Chris Mould said: "The its value is taken into of the divorce. investments. Government is investing consideration when dividing The spouse's share will However, it is important to win a DVD player. You can get an instant loan of £2,000 plus receive heavily in us and so it is the matrimonial assets. then be transferred into a obtain proper advice and go down to us to deliver the The spouse will receive a pension fund in his or her to a solicitor specialising in a dividend on your savings, with last year paying / substantial change correspondingly greater matrimonial matters. five per cent. Call 0116 2444 878 for details. l own right. I programme." A new man

35% at the helm Discount for Police Officers ROBERT Chambers has been elected as the new Interest free instalments* chairman of the Essex Police Authority, to take Discounts for civilian staff, over from Anthony Peel who had been in the hot retired officers and families seat for the past six years. Mr Chambers has served Police Business Use included on the Essex County Council since 1997 and is FREE 90 day foreign use cover leader of Uttlesford District Council. FREE courtesy car (comprehensive cover only) The 57-year-old is a life- l long resident of Essex and Added security of a Lloyd's policy was previously chairman of Robert Chambers (left), with Chief Constable David Essex Leaders' Association. He has been married for Stevens and former chairman Anthony Peel. the last 36 years to wife l police force in the country," Anthony Peel joined the Katheryn and lives in he said. council in 1981 and served Duddenhoe End, near Call now for a FREE quote Chief Constable David on the Police Committee Saffron Walden. Stevens said: "The enthusi- from 1989. He is an agricultural asm and involvement of contractor by trade and The son of former Essex 0800 00 41 21 Anthony Peel has been Chief Constable Sir owns his own tree company. greatly appreciated by Mr Chambers stressed Jonathan Peel, Mr Peel was everyone at Essex Police. brought up in the Chief the need for all members of "He has been chairman of Constable's house at ; *Subject to status the police authority to pool the police authority through quote reference 'LAW' ideas, resources and a period of great change. headquarters. experience in ensuring "As an experienced He was a practising closer ties with Essex councillor with deep solicitor until 1995, and is County Council. understanding of the issues married with two grown-up "Collectively, we will try facing Essex and Essex children. to ensure we have the right Police we look forward to Anthony Peel is now sort of partnerships to working closely with serving as the chairman of make sure we have the best Robert." Essex County Council. THE LAW, JULY 2002 3 fi Detective first in Essex to earn prestigious scholarship

OFF1cERsarrestedsuspectsafter they a little were too caughthastily Trip across the pond to attempting to break into a house. It later transpired that the ~~~~~e~~~~~ review medical deaths friends were not out to steal anything, but were actually trying to recover his biking leathers so the dead man INVESTIGATING medical- similarities, however, with the could be buried in them. percentage of medical deaths, per related deaths is the head of population, fairly equal on NOW remember to stay subject that has earned Ds by Kim Perks cool and calm in a crisis both sides of the Atlantic. and above all keep your Geordie Tyson a five-month Ds Tyson said: "There are clearly nose clean. scholarship in America, the George Washington University Public lessons to be learned which is the Hearing the calls of a first member of Essex Health Faculty. purpose for my trip. I have the opportunity to do something to woman, who appeared to Police ever to achieve this In conjunction with the universities be in some distress, com- he will work alongside US medical improve investigations, to improve prestigious honour. police response to such incidents and ing from the toilets at examiners, coroners and homicide Ds Tyson, based at Harlow's also to improve our dealings with the EPTC, the superintendent departments, comparing the way both families. who had been working Major Investigation Team, has the US and the UK respond to out in the gym stopped to been awarded the Fullbright medical-related deaths and Apprehensive investigate. Fellowship. researching ways to improve the sys- "I am very proud to be awarded the Finding out that she had The Fellowship generates tems. Fellowship but at the same time I am been locked in there for sponsorship to award scholarships Ds Tyson said: "By having a more very apprehensive when I think that 25 minutes, he summoned that will enhance understanding proficient response to dealing with the work I do could effect the way in people to her aid and and relationships between the these deaths we can not only improve which medical-related deaths are went off to shower and United States of America and the standard of our investigations but handled nationally both in the US and Ds Geordie Tyson. change. other nations. also the standard of medical care here in the UK." patients receive." A CURIOUS schoolgirl on One of the areas under the reach the courts. At the end of his tour of duty he will His interest in the subject stemmed have to produce an academic paper on a visit to the police museum scheme is police studies, open to Ds Tyson said: "There has been originally from his involvement in his work. was looking at a pair of quick both officers and support staff, recognition of the impact these sorts cuffs when to her dismay, and Operation Halifax, the year-long of cases can have on the police service. Ds Tyson is married to DC Marion and within that there are a of that of the member of staff list Essex investigation involving a former As such a recent national seminar was Tyson who has just joined from public relations, she subjects from which candidates nurse and the care of her patients held to discuss the issues and it Professional Standards. While accidentally snapped them can choose. (terminally ill children). became apparent from talking to Geordie is in America, Marion will be shut on her wrists. Essex Police has also been involved police colleagues that there is little taking the second part of her Unfortunately there was no Shortlisted in the investigation into the death of a expertise on the subject." sergeants promotion exams as well as key. Ds Tyson, who chose the category man at Princess Alexandra Hospital A Home Office review of coroners is taking care of their sons aged five and As the visit was due to end Enhancing Public Safety, competed in Harlow and the death of Tony currently undenvay and the seminar nine. He said: "It's only because of the it seemed that a trip to against nearly 200 individuals to be Clowes at Broomfield Hospital in led to a project to produce a new support of my wife and family that I casualty or Chelmsford Police shortlisted. Chelmsford from a blockage in an chapter for the national 'Murder Manual' that provides guidance to have been able to take up this once-in- Station was likely for the 14 Only 14 awards are made in the UK anaesthetic breathing system. This each year. First he had to submit a senior investigators. a-lifetime opportunity. In fact Marion year old girl. case led to a linked police inquiry research project outline which was The situation in America varies has been the driving force behind my However a phone round at looking into similar jobs, an headquarters proved fruitful assessed by senior academics and quite significantly from the UK. application." senior members of the Fellowship. investigation that is still ongoing. American medical examiners, for Ds Tyson leaves for Washington in as an incredulous member of The death of Lara Touche at the the FSU came to the rescue. Once shortlisted he was interviewed instance, review all deaths and only the middle of August. by a panel of experts including senior Portland Hospital in London has hand a case over to the police once it is Essex Police Authority has police officers, civil servants and additionally led to the landmark deemed suspicious. recognised the importance of this Putting the academics. decision that someone who dies of In the UK, it is the task of the police research project and the impact it He will now spend almost five natural causes is entitled to a to decide if there are suspicious cir- could have for the people of Essex are public first months in Washington DC attached to coroner's inquest, opening the cumstances and then report back to has offered Ds Tyson financial floodgates for many more cases to the coroner. There are also some support. ESSEX remains one of the the American University and the safest in the country as this year's annual report reflects A step up on the a continuing commitment by the force to provide an I l l l effective service to the public. With an additional 233 new property ladder officers recruited to front-line NEW recruits in Essex £10,000 is given to key policing, Chief Constable could receive financial workers towards the price David Stevens believes the assistance with their first of a property. the organisation is "well- home following a £630,000 Estates and Valuation placed in its bid to fight government cash injection Manager Jon Doherty crime. for around 60 key workers believes this is an "The pressures on policing across the county. innovative approach to continue to mount, but I'm The cash is part of the housing provision and confident that we have a second round of the recruitment within Essex tremendous fund of Department of Transport Police. knowledge, skill and goodwill Local Government and "We're one of few forces to meet the challenges Regions' Starter Home ahead," said Mr Stevens. that can use the money Initiative, which offers across the county, although One of last year's many support for first-time successes continues to be the it is in the southern Assistant Chief Constable Joe Edwards collects the keys from Keymed buyers in housing hotspots districts where housing can campaign against drugs, with outside London. director and keen motorcyclist Stuart Greengrass. Photo: Evening Echo. prove more difficult to 360 arrests across the county. Moat House Group is acquire," said Mr Doherty. The police council tax for A SOUTHEND medical equipment crashes. managing the allocation of The employee will repay Essex is now 11 per cent firm has joined the support behind The two Honda STllOO Pan funds to Essex Police. the equivalent percentage below the national average, the Responsible Rider campaign. European motorcycles will assist The second round, called with the organisation Keymed has a long history of officers with riding assessments the equity loan scheme, will of the value of the property delivering £25 million of supporting road safety and is keen which encourage bikers to assist key workers in the at the time of resale. savings, the majority of to take a lead in supporting the undertake further training to force who are on the brink This will be instead of which have been re-invested of home ownership. making regular repayments force in reducing- bike-related improve- their road skills. 11 1~-~ into operational policing. I' l[ A lump sum of about On me loan. For disidav advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 4 THE LAW, JULY 2002 Over the Surely there ropes for four 3 SOUTHCHURCH Park in Southend is not only no saving. renowned for kids falling is into the boating lake and damage sustained by THERE seems to be a rule for one, rooms to make them ideal for their reached at present by a flight of yobs, but also for its cricket festival. and one rule for another within new roles. stairs. The fans who flock today's police force - sorry, service - Noticeboards, ink-boards, Perhaps we are going to save there on calm summer with regards to the saving of television and video machines some money and fit either a days need refreshment money. have had to be moved, and some of stairlift or a proper lift to enable and this is provided The driving instructors' office at these items have had to be these classrooms to be used to through both food and liquid form in a large the practical skills centre has, for purchased. How can this be saving their fullest potential. marquee. the past 30 years to my knowledge money? Please do not think I am against The latter is a strong been at the top of the stairs, with We were informed that the change, or beingcynical - I am not, attraction and beat classroom two on the ground floor. changes were so that all the provided it does not involve officers were instructed to keep an eye on the The instructors' office has now instructors were on the same floor. unnecessary expense. place years ago on night been moved to what was the In addition, having made all the I think this does. duty in the days of the classroom and vice-versa. classrooms on one level, which just famous Southend This has involved several days' happens to be upstairs, it has Mr VAWilcockson Borough Police. work in laying extra power cables, made them inaccessible to Driving Instructor One hot, moonless night this was my beat known telephone wires and points in both disabled people as they can only be Practical Skills Centre as six and 16. So as to make little noise, I cycled slowly round the marquee olice Headquarte on the grass when An inside job - though not suddenly I was thrown 0 Box 2 Chelmsfo from the machine. My helmet disappeared. Recovering my senses and Crunching quite as literally as that! grateful I had not sustained injury, I numbers to AS MANY of you will have Upon arrival we were what you have told us that may result in an official com- realised I had ridden into noticed I do have a few ushered into the building to the flute may have been plaint but thankfully it did a supporting guy rope for suit the moments now and then (when the immaculate office of the taken internally". not. I often wonder if the the marquee. I'm not writing to The Law) to very prim and business-like Within a second of those headmistress upon leaving I treated my visits to the reflect on the more humorous headmistress who briefed us words leaving my mouth I the office had her own private area on other occasions government moments I encountered in my at some length with details of knew I had dropped a very attack of the giggles. with circumspect and guy HAVING read last month's 30 years in 'The job'. the incident. large clanger. It did not help A few days later I had a call ropes around tents and I was recently reminded of The alleged stolen when my colleague followed from the school to say that marquees remind me of edition of The Law, I have what happened all those a particular incident which, instrument was a quite valu- up by saying: "What do you the missing flute had been devised a plan whereby I years ago. while serving, I was never cannot fail to get rich. able flute by Boosey and mean - swallowed before traced in the building and Phi1 Pewsey, Southend Using the reasoning allowed to live down. I Hawkes of London. dinner with a glass of was no longer considered to behind the article Rise In thought I would like to just After hearing the water?". That was it - we were be stolen. Stay in touch Ethnic Employees, all I share it with you, hoping that circumstances I think both just unable to control our At least our instincts were it will sound as funny as it my colleague and I were of explosion of laughter and to correct even if my choice of need to do is count my actually was at the time. like mind, but not wishing to make matters worse we just wording was a bit unusual. I with those money in Euros (each One cold evening on a hit this highly-intelligent could not stop. The was tempted to ask which worth about 65p), and I beloved late turn, I was on lady with police jargon headmistress did not appear brand of laxative had resulted who are sick will have more money! area-car patrol with a col- ("sounds like an inside job"), I to be at all amused. in the reappearance of the If this works for ethnic league (who will remain was desperately trying to find We were very relieved to flute but decided to keep my SINCE the recent letter in employees, of whom Essex nameless) when we were sent the right words to use. get back out into the fresh mouth well and truly shut! The Law in relation to email Police still actually has to deal with the theft of a Eventually I broke my winter air and both felt Dave Rose contact with people who are the same number as they musical instrument from a silence with my immortal convinced that our very Cambridgeshire sick, we have received an did before the were re- very elite boarding school. words: "It would appear from unprofessional behaviour offer to assist in this matter from a retired colleague. counted, convincing the He has an interactive Home Office that targets screen-phone with keyboard, are being met, then surely which is inexpensive, doubles it will convince my bank It worked in those days too up as a telephone and just manager. plugs into existing telephone Chris Booth WITH reference to last month's one already sat in the driving traced and admitted to a series lines. Some even have a Traffic front-page article - Decoy seat I was able to make an of house breaks. printer attached. These will facilitate email Bidding farewell Cars... To Catch A Thief)- I have arrest. The other men made off Allan Coe contact with an email to say this is not a first for Essex but all the men were later Chelmsford address, in addition to having to crime scenes Police. RIGHT TO REPLY: Kim Perks, Editor the means of accepting a reply. RETIRED from scenes of I was a constable in Grays in I All of this without the crime in May and would like 1935. Car theft was a problem, ALTHOUGH the concept of so as not to be visible to the and I was very keen to get on decoy car is not new the naked eye and no outlay for a computer and the to thank all my friends and back up care for it. colleagues for their kind CID, so proposed that we use a specifics of the current surveillance is required This is an affordable way wishes and generous gifts. decoy car to catch the thieves. Essex campaign are a first saving on human resources. for anyone to communicate I would also like to send One night I borrowed a car for the county, and in fact The technology is coupled via email and could bridge the gap identified by the The my great appreciation to so from CID and parked it in for the with a unique poster Law letter. many of you who came to Rectory ~~~d opposite some new There is no bait, such as campaign warning potential This service (no printer) is my retirement party at houses where I hid with a CID unlocked doors, keys in the thieves of the car's existence also often available with Southend police station. officer. ignition or even valuables meaning the scheme is cable television. My wife would also like to The car door was left left on view to tempt the actually used as a deterrent Should anyone require further information please thank you for the beautiful unlocked, lights lefi on and the thief* rather than entrapment. contact me on 01245 452990, bouquet of flowers. We will keys were still in the ignition TO all intents and purposes The aim of the scheme is to between 8am and loam on always remember you all. but I had taken the rotora- off the car looks like any other. reduce car crime regardless Tuesdays. All the very best to immobilise the car. The state-of-the art of whether decoy car Mick Tarbin Steve Atkins Benevolent Fund ~i~~ men came alongand with equipment is hidden inside actually ever gets stolen. Southend Adviser THE LAW, JULY 2002 5

- Blunkett's Arrest referrals are breaking the circle of crime reform plans Home Secretary David Blunkett has announced a review of the Police and Stopping drug abuse Criminal Evidence Act in , I ARREST referral The survey showed that 61 order to free up officers' time schemes across the of entered and speed up the criminal treatment went on to have justice system. county are to their drug use legalised (eg A Policing Bureaucracy break the link methadone), stopped or between chronic drug reduced. report suggests reducing red tape by using mobile phones use and crime, accord- Arrest referral workers are being used increasingly in and reporting crimes online. ing to an independent pre-planned operations. The report also proposes a evaluation recently published. During Operation cut back and standardisation Relentless, workers were at Essex Police now has of forms and a plan to their local stations early on introduce a national non- seven arrest referral both days to maximise the emergency number to reduce workers, using the point of opportunities for referral. the number of 999 calls and arrest as an opportunity The scheme has also improve call handling. for offenders to voluntari- featured on Anglia The report also looks at ly take up the offer of help Television's Crimenight the possibility of only senior and access to treatment earlier this year where one investigating officers for their drug and alcohol offender, previously described attending crown courts, with abuse. as one of Britain's most other officers carrying out Agreeing to see a worker wanted criminals, described normal duties. does not affect how police how he was now drug-free Mr Blunkett believes proceed with a case, and after being referred by a divisional commanders are does not provide an Colchester worker. the future, praising their alternative to prosecution. Community Safety innovative changes to front- BASILDON'S drugs arrest referral "I've been involved in church In the last financial year, Department's Insp Stuart Ashton said: "There can be no line policing. Essex's arrest referral worker Ian Swift is pictured activities for the past decade, and doubt that these offenders He said a E2.5m fund workers saw 3,084 prisoners, (centre) following his recent it has taken me the best part of the are committing crime in would support these changes and carried out 375 ordination at Chelmsford last two years to prepare and train assessments, referring 345 on order to finance their drug and told commanders he Cathedral. habit, and it would appear a would ensure they had more in order to enter the priesthood," for treatment. The 55-year-old will continue to Out of 743 prisoners custodial sentence does not direct control within their said the former Fleet Street pho- work with drug and alcohol surveyed, 612 had previous stop them taking drugs or forces. tographer. convictions and 397 had offending. Mr Blunkett believed that addicts in the south of the county, It is believed that Ian is the UK's served a prison sentence with "Arrest referral is a a third of commanders felt but will also work on a part-time an average of five offences. legitimate criminal justice hampered by an insufficient basis at St Martin of Tours church only arrest referral worker who is Just over 340 of those intervention aimed at local control of resources. in Basildon. also a reverend. offenders admitted to com- targeting those who cause mitting more than 10,000 most harm to our society. separate offences in the 30 "Some regard it as a soft days before they saw the option. What is important is Making a mark on crime referral worker. what works." EVIDENCE suggests that "These roadshows should ordinators are being encour- Learning life the thieves stealing marked help make that task easier aged to collect UV pens from property are more likely to bv Kim Perks and encourage people not to divisional station front be caught, and marked put off until tomorrow what desks to mark up property enjoyable way property is far more could be easily done today. .. belonging to those residents This means that officers difficult to dispose of, and after all tomorrow the who are unable to attend life, so we hope they remem- on patrol, or carrying out SCHOOLCHILDREN from yet many of us are still not property might have been any of the pre-arranged across Castle Point took part ber what they learn. People stop checks, who have any taking the simple step of stolen!" events in the area. in Crucial Crew week last often don't forget previous suspicion about ownership protecting our belongings. Neighbourhood Watch co- month in a bid to discover the experiences in life." or find property during Police in Harlow intend to role of the emergency servic- A debrief at the end of each inquiries and house put this right by holding a es and avoid becoming a half-day session enables the searches will be able to Stolen lorry found via the series of property marking future client. children to demonstrate what check its validity on the roadshows to raise Over 20 schools and nearly they have learnt and also air spot. information highway 1,000 Year Six children spent awareness, issue advice and their views on the initiative. Large companies across a half-day session at The mark property free of The importance of the Lorry Load Desk was Lauren Kurm, 11, from the division will also be sent Paddocks in Canvey Island Thundersley Junior School charge. UV pens with a letter highlighted in May after some quick thinking where they learnt said: "I've had a fabulous day In particular police are encouraging them to mark from an officer in Thurrock division. fundamental safety issues out and have enjoyed encouraging owners of up phones and property The officer immediately alerted the desk focusing on everyday learning about practical mobile phones to get their belonging to their business situations. stuff. It's important not to be handsets postcoded to when between 50 and 100 boxes of tracksuit and their staff. Schools Liaison Officer silly with the police, get out discourage the increasing tops were stolen from Moto Services in West Harlow Divisional Jacque Barber has been quickly from a burning house number of street thefts Thurrock. organising Crucial Crew Commander, Chief Supt Ian and not to take drugs from a nationally. weeks in Castlepoint for Learmohth said: "We Within a few hours detectives from stranger. I want to be a However, it is also nearly 10 years and is recognise that property Staffordshire were inquiring about the same teacher when I grow up, but acknowledged that marking pleased with the popular it would be fun to be a police theft can be reduced using property, and the goods were found the same response from both schools property is only half of the officer." relatively cheap and simple day in Liverpool after being being driven in a and parents. equation; checking for Essex Police was supported methods. "We put the kids through genuine ownership and lorry stolen from Middlesex. by the Essex County Fire & "However, the police can role-play situations where reuniting stolen goods with Iain McKinnon, from the Lorry Load Desk, only effectively prevent they have the opportunity to Rescue Service, Canvey their owners is the other said: "It was the immediacy of notification that Island lifeguard service and theft or ' reunite ~ro~ertv.L think on their feet, making half. ., Essex County Council among with rightful owners if the made this job come together as it did. them appreciate the To this end, all officers in owners themselves play "This shows the importance of the desk, and underlying safety message others, to make the children the division (about 300) will aware of fire safety, drug their part in ensuring their the importance of informing officers through that little bit more," said Pc Barber. "We don't want to see safety, electricity safety, be armed with a new belongings are properly the intranet, which is where Thurrock's officer stranger danger, road safety against crime - an ultra- marked. them involved in similar, real violet key fob. got the contact details." life circumstances later on in and water safety. For dis~lavadvertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 6 THE LAW, JULY 2002

SINCE the atrocities of Sentember 11 the A role if those officers working in special branch units across the county has become even more terr vital. September 11 strikes, their The Essex SB is part of work has become even Ben ~ennington Crime Division, and has higher profile. one of Essex Pa over 40 officers operating D1 Lorrie Austin has from divisional bases in been with SB for just over Colchester, Braintree, with domestic matters three years, working to such as animal ril Rayleigh, Chelmsford and collate - by human or demonstrations. Tilbury Port, as well as technical means the obvious locations of intelligence which can be Intelligence Stansted Airport and used in operational qf we can Harwich Port. policing. operational comman The unit was originally D1 Austin said: "Our with predictive intell& established in 1970 to main function is as as to numbers and counter Irish Republican intelligence gatherers for actions of any demon1 terrorism, but changing matters with security tors, then they can all( times have brought new implications or political appropriate resources responsibilities ranging sensitivity. plan policing operations from human trafficking to "AS a result of September response to that." the Stansted Airport 11, a large part of our work SB maintains daily col hijack. is related to Middle Eastern with others branches a In the aftermath of the terrorism, but we're dealing the countrx and has b Convoy ol

Special report by retired superintendent David Brigt An Afghan hijacker on guard duty near to the Ariana plane. I "THERE is nothing more precious than a can only be described as tragic. child, and it shouldn't hurt to be a child." After a year of fundraising , That is the view of directors, trustees and planning,l3 lorries - provided by volunteers of Convoy 2000, a joint initiative Wallace of Renault Trucks and loaded r linking representatives from the £300,000 worth of assorted goods - we A portA of call Metropolitan Police Service, Essex Police North Weald at 5am on May 13. and the Greater London Probation Service. The convoy, bound for Bucharest, wl IN the last two years, special Working as a port officer, "Airport policing is very It aims to provide continuing aid to also call at numerous towns inch branch has dealt with DC Fallows' main different to other asvects of orvhaned Romanian children whose ~licrht Breaza and Camvina. under the comm incidents that any officer responsibility is to act as an the job. It really is a world in would regard as career examining officer, using itself at Stansted." landmarks. powers under the Terrorism As well as the Stansted 2000 Act to stop and search Football fans hijack, Operation Fisher saw anyone at ports. Recent years have brought SB working with the major "There are different new challenges to SB - investigation team (MIT) reasons for doing it," explains human trafficking, the and the Metropolitan Police DC Fallows. "We might have handling of football fans to jail a member of the specific intelligence received coming in and out of the Provisional IRA. which we're acting upon, or country, as well as the Thomas Mellon was we could be doing it random- responsibility for smaller arrested under the Terrorism ly to disrupt the plans of airfields dotted around Act 2000 after he was those who might wish to use Essex. detected forging passports in the airport as a gateway. Dealing with terrorism and Colchester. "It's not just a case of extremist groups might seem He was convicted in April identifying a terrorist. What nerve-racking to many, but at Basildon Crown Court of does a terrorist look like?" DC Fallows is philosophical passing false passports, about that. forging driving licences and Informants He said: "On the whole, it's driving with no insurance, Dealing primarily with more dangerous being a and was jailed for 12 months. sensitive information, uniform officer on division SB officers are trained in officers at the airport also that it is on SB. surveillance and some work to develop covert 'You're exposed to all sorts undertake firems courses human intelligence sources of things on a daily basis on to provide protection for (CHIS). division. There are occasions visiting dignitaries. "A CHIS can be anyone in SB when vou will meet DC Dan Fallows has been who wants to give dangerous criminals, but it's based at Stansted Airport for information, such as regular primarily about the just over a year, after trans- travellers who might come communication and ferring from uniform at into contact with groups investigative skills needed to we're interested in. gather intelligence." Basildon. . .. THE LAW, JULY 2002 r l

easily illustrated in one of its recent jobs - to advise Chelmsford divisional command on appropriate policing in relation to the Indian cricket team playing in the town following tensions with Pakistan. Uncertainty rides an insight into D1 Austin said: "SB is suited 's best kept secrets to officers who have integrity, enthusiasm and experience of intelligence held by the investigative work and Security Service. intelligence gathering But SB is not necessarily as techniques. secret as one might think - for "The best part of this job is instance, it publishes a the variety. No two days are monthly bulletin on the ever the same. You can be intranet which can be accessed dealing with animal by the whole force, detailing extremists one day and current work and targets working with the Security which might be a risk. Service on terrorism the next. "Because of the work we deal with, it sometimes gives the "People have become much impression we're trying to be more aware of security and mysterious," says D1 Austin. sensitive issues, and SB "But we're open and we're only benefits from a much better as good as the people who give awareness of the value of ..-:..L.,,: .-7, . 1 11. . 1. us in~e~ngence. intelligence ana proviaing . The ciiversity of SB's work is information." Ground Zero at New York 'S World Trade Centre after the September 11 terrorist strikes.

even quicker speed to Breaza. There, three toys and confectionery. Convoy director David Bright said: "Our lorries-had already arrived. Chief Constable David Stevens said: "As a satisfaction at the end of the week was to Work at the Breaza Orphanage started in trustee of Convoy 2000 I am delighted that observe the faces of the children when they earnest. The first task for director and former this year's trip was yet again a success. saw what we had done for them, and DCC Jim Dickinson was to sort items which "I am full of admiration for the likewise the appreciation of their carers who hope should have been at Campina orphanage, or tremendous amount of hard work work so hard for a pittance of a wage and vice versa. undertaken by so many people both in the who give so much love and affection to so of Met Traffic Officer Pc Roger Brooks. Problems were aggravated by lack of planning and the execution of the project." many children in need. Once there work was to be carried out at a transport - the only vehicle available was a With two week-long visits in two years, "These are children who have no parents, young persons' home, a children's hospice and 14-seater minibus donated by Southend- convoy volunteers have helped transform children who are mentally or physically a number of orphanages. based Keymed in 2001. the sites to create a more welcoming disabled, children who do not need any more Between the start date But once problems were environment, which will help children to hurt" and May 16, a further 45 " am of tackled the group settled achieve their potential. Staff there have also Convoy 2000 is booked to return to volunteers flew out to admiration for down to a week of 12-hour been shown what can be done by working Romania next year, with the Essex Romania to undertake the tremendous days. completing all of the together with outside assistance. volunteers flying out on Friday, June 13. preparatory work at various main projects. sites. amount of hard At the Breaza Orphanage, On May 17, the 41 .,,, double-glazed windows were fitted and the volunteers from Essex Police work undertaken -. . exterior of the three-storey met up with 24 Met by so many colleagues at Heathrow. was painted. Inside, a gas cooking range, hot water sys- AISO in the party was Met people,-. both in Commissioner Sir John tem and two sinks were Stevens,who would be view- the planning and installed. ing all projects and attend- in the execution Sixteen classrooms were ing the official opening of redecorated at the Breaza Sunshine House Children's of the project.' School, refurbished with desks, chairs and Hos~iceat Constanta. which .- .. provides respite care for 36 blackboards. Essex Chief Constable Classrooms were adapted children suffering from David Stevens AIDS-related disease. for vqrious subjects, and an At Heathrow, the group extensive electrical upgrade encountered its first problem. With air traffic the carried Out. control systems failing, all flights to and from Redecoration and the of Europe were cancelled. kitchen equipment was also undertaken at With no one leaving the airport, the the children's home fn Campina. Windows situation looked dire for Convoy 2000. were replaced, washing machines fitted and Each lost day of work would prove critical, bathrooms refurbished, and a playground with a very tight schedule allowed to meet up was created to stimulate and entertain the with other workers in Romania. children. Met Commissioner Sir John Stevens said: hi^^^ weren't looking good until ~~~ff~~~ Want entered the picture. "Co-operation between Essex and the Geo&ey, senior director at BA head office, Metropolitan Police and other agencies was, made available a Boeing 747 and staff to get as ever, simply first class. Most importantly of it to Bucharest at a few hours notice. ~t all, through the hard work of all volunteers 6.15am on May 18, the group boarded the We continue to give both support and hope to Jumbo for Romania. so many Romanian orphaned children." On arrival at Bucharest Airport, Romanian Remaining building materials and tools .Police colleagues ensured swift Dassage were ~vento the staff for them to do further firstly throu6 the airport, and the; at work,-and children benefited from clothes, The seaside comes to Campina. I 8 THE LAW, JULY 2002 I As a responsible lender we recommend the maximum amount you apply for is half your annual salary, before tax. A typical loan of £6.000 at 8.9% APR repayable by 84 monthly repayments of £95.08. Total amount payable is £7.986.72. 7.8% APR for loans of £25.000 only. All loans and interest rates subject to status. We may use credit scoring or other automated decision making system. The interest rates at which we lend will reflect our assessment of your desired loan amount andtor your personal circumstances and/or your credit score. A written quotation of our credit terms is available on request. You must be 18 years or over and in receipt of at least £7,500 per annum, before tax. Loans for business and timeshare purposes are excluded. For security and to help improve our service to you, we may record or monitor telephone calls. This offer is available only to UK residents (excluding residents of the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands). Hamilton Direct Bank (a division of HFC Bank plc) is a tradina name of HFC Bank plc. HFC Bank plc is a member of the Household International Croup of Companies and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Office: North Street, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire, SL4 4TD. Registered in England No: 1 717305. Rates are coirect at time of going to press.

Consolidate your spending Typical APR with The Police Federation Unsecured Personal Loan Scheme

Call now to benefit from our special low rates

For f 5,000 - f 24,999 Quoting reference number 97056 and your Force Lines open Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm, Rates available from 7.8% APR Saturday 9am to 7pm, Sunday loam to 6pm THE LAW, JULY 2002 9 - It does not matter how fit you are - any man is susceptible Two tales of a fight and survival against cancer

IN retrospect, and if - Hospital in Southend. normal life expectancy - 3-6 hours after each ses- I am to be totally A follow-up scan, in order extremely welcome news. Paul Watson turns a negative sion. * honest, I had been experience into something positive to determine whether the The radiotherapy These after-effects of the aware of some surgery had removed all treatment was arranged at radiotherapy were very discomfort in my informative and hopefully life-saving the cancerous tissues Southend Hospital, and to unpleasant, but I had to right testicle for showed the result was be administered over three find comfort in the P P clear. some years it being weeks in 15 sessions. understanding that - information made me testicular ultrasound scan. Histology testing very tender on recognise several signs and This revealed that my chemotherapy would have (examination of the 'I asked myself occasions. symptoms of testicular right testicle appeared removed tissues) followed been worse, and more However, it was over cancer that I had myself. abnormal. Fortunately the to determine whht, if any, the question of importantly after the This made me certain that I other one appeared fine. the last few months that further treatment was whether I would radiotherapy, I should have the discomfort had had to put my The consultant radiolo- appropriate. a normal life expectancy! It become more common embarrassment to one side gist advised me that it was After specialist rather grow old seems I've been one of the My GP confirmed a con- likely that my right testicle the time without, consultations, it was decid- lucky ones. than cern with my right testicle, would have to be removed, with one testicle ed that it would be best for I want to take this and indeed more and with the benefits of but the consultant urologist or die earlier with recently any physical PPP Healthcare, 1 was would make that decision. me to have radiotherapy to opportunity to thank my contact at all with the referred within days for a I asked myself the the lymph nodes (part of two - in my view family and friends, both in the body's natural defence testicle was downright question "would I rather there was no and outside the job, who mechanism, which house painful. grow old with one testicle or have been so considerate the vessels which ironically contest.' likely die earlier with two?" and supportive, through My age, combined with act as carriers for cancer and in my view there was this difficult and rather more openness on the cells!). Paul Watson subject of testicular no contest and I would go strange time. Their worth along with what was con- This treatment was cancer, led me to research proposed as purely has been priceless. the subject on the internet sidered the most appropri- I was expecting the I would be happy to talk ate treatment. 'preventative', as I had been where I was amazed to found to have the least treatment to make me feel to anyone on the subject The consultant urologist tired, but it additionally find a vast amount of had already booked a the- serious 'stage one' disease. and can be contact on brought about nauseous- information, both factual atre for surgery the next This was an excellent 01268 786976 or email and those of personal day. I underwent removal of prognosis, with a 98 per ness and vomiting - which [email protected] accounts from well known my right testicle cent chance of cure, and on average lasted between .uk. personalities. (Orchidectomv) and associ- - U, ------THE National Cancer Institute recommends normal. The testicle should feel smooth and I was pleased I did that A year's radiotherapy ated spermatic chord as a research, as the followed the operation day patient at the Wellesley that the the following steps be taken every have an egg-like appearance, with the month: exception of where the epididimis is attached. New legislation requires rStand in front of a mirror and check for This is the soft, tubelike structure behind any swelling on the scrotum skin. the testicle, which you need to be familiar Examine each testicle with both hands. with so you do not mistake it for a Place the index and middle fingers suspicious lump. education or intormation under the testicle with the thumbs placed Cancerous lumps are usually found on the OFFICERS and support staff alike will The Act will have retrospective effect, so on top. sides and sometimes the front of the have to be informed of the issues surround- that in January 2005 an applicant will be Roll the testicle gently between the testicle. ing document creation before the Freedom able to ask for documents created today. thumbs and fingers, you should not feel any If you find a lump, see a doctor, preferably of Information Act becomes law, according There are two general categories of pain when doing this. a urologist right away. The abnormality may Do not be alarmed if one testicle seems not be cancer; it may just be an infection. to the force solicitor. exemption - those that are absolute and slightly larger than the other - that is However, when in doubt get it checked out. The message being conveyed to all forces those where there is a duty to consider a is that the new Act, due to become law next public interest in disclosing the informa- MlCK MaCAULEY was a former Southend and painless and involve no more summer, has a multitude of implications for tion. Information Room officer who retired in 1999 and now than just a few hours at the the police service. With emphasis being on disclosure, forces lives in Bournemouth. Last year, he was diagnosed most in hospital, but the A member of the public will be able to who do not wish to release information outcome can save you years! with prostrate cancer - an experience which came as I was given two options - access information by all public authorities. must be able to demonstrate that an a complete shock to the 52-yearold. one was surgery and the Force Solicitor Adam Hunt believes that exemption applies. I WAS diagnosed with The test initially consists of other radiotherapy. The all members of staff must be made aware of All forces must also produce a publication prostrate cancer just days a simple blood test. Many consultants in both fields the legislation's implications if public scheme which will deal with the proactive &er my 52nd birthday. It men of all ages regularly gave me support and they took a while to take in and have blood tests, so why then discussed the options and confidence in the police service is to be release of information and which will out- side-effects with my wife increased. line what a police force intends to y ublish, accept the reality. It is the is it not picked up on those? word cancer that strikes a The answer is simple. The and myself. I opted for "The Act will require an overhaul of how it will be published and at what cost. chord of fear, but if this test for prostate cancer is surgery and hopefully I am information management and greater Hampshire Constabulary's Chief Insp on the road to recovery. particular type of cancer is known as a PSA test and Concise information on awareness by officers and staff in relation Robin Jarman is the national project team found early enough, it can be these are not usually prostrate cancer can be to document creation," said Mr Hunt. manger whose role it is to ensure there is treated with very good requested by the GP unless found at www.bacup.org.uk. While it has the potential for causing consistency of implementation. results. there is a specific reason. I would be happy to discuss How do you know if you If you are a man aged 50 or greater bureaucracy, greater openness - if "All forces will have to ensure that they the issue with anyone if they have prostate cancer? over, prostrate cancer is one wish to contact me at managed properly - will provide greater have appropriate information-management Surprisingly enough the test of the most common forms of [email protected]. + reassurance to the public and enhance systems in place, otherwise they will not be is quick, easy and painless. cancer, and yet we are not If you are over 50 and performaice." able to administer individual requests for Unlike women who are told about it and it is often have any reason to think you automatically screened for too late - when the symptoms The new legislation will allow an information," said Chief Insp Jarman. may be affected, talk to your breast cancer, men have no are much stronger. I had he GP and ask for a PSA blood individual to access information held by the There the public interest test is to be automatic screening process test and this was followed up test. It could just make your police service and have the data sent to applied, the emphasis is on disclosure and as such it is easy for the by further tests. pension last that little bit - them within 20 days of the request. rather than withholding information." illness to go unnoticed. All of these tests are longer. For display advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 10 THE LAW, JULY 2002 Clacton, lived in Clacton until his death. He leaves a An unforgettable night widow, Joan. Donald Robertson, who served as a Pc from 1968 to THE southeast Essex branch 1991, has died at the age of ALL three branches of of the International Police P 1 NARPO, chairmen and for many in the county 01. secretaries attended last Association will be meeting Mr Robertson was living in month's national executive at Rayleigh police station on Doncaster a the time of his Thursday, July 18. meeting in Maidstone. death, having previously Local secretaries will A look back at the group's resided in Saffron Walden. activities and a discussion on inform members of items He served in Maldon, covered, but members are forthcoming events will take Saffron Walden and place. night shift never reminded of the pensioner's Stansted. For more information leaves one's mind very as a sergeant in Colchester's He previously served at garden party on &day, July Former Insp Leonard contact Steve Hunt at Grays. easily. operational support. Tilbury and Hutton. Paul, 55, 12. Those with transport Atkinson died in June. Mr problems should contact For Ian Debbage, these Sgt Neville Shelley has said: "I've had hundreds of Atkinson, of Colchester, their own secretary. Fun down on events were just two of retired after nearly 32 years great memories from the job - with the force. Neville, who is I could probably write a book served with the Force from Colchester and Southend many over-ridingmemories branches should be aware of 51 and lives in Harlow, left about it!" 1931 to 1962 at Chelmsford, the farm from his 30 vears with the latest news, as they have the Dog Unit in June. Colchester, Romford, Elm Essex Police. received their programmes. THIS year's 4x4 Fun Day will Pc Christopher Dicks Obituaries Park, Grays and Braintree. take place on Thursday, "It was a night which I'll Alan Southgate, who Chelmsford branch should has called time on his Essex Former Insp Leonard August 29. never forget and one which served with the force from now have received the last Police career at the age of 54. Shadbolt died in May, aged The committee will be always crops up in 1939 to 1964, died in June. newsletter. Living in Galleywood, 90. taking 150 mentally and conversation with friends Mr Southgate, a former One item raised was the physically-disadvantaged Christopher has retired after Mr Shadbolt, of Saffron and colleagues," said the 49- Inspector, served at forthcoming NARPO diary. children to Hop Farm in Kent 30 years with the force. Walden, served from 1936 to Chelmsford branch has year-old. Chelmsford, Epping and for a fun-packed day out. Southend's Trevor 1966 .at Tilbury, Hornchurch, decided it will not be banking "I was the road policing Harlow. He leaves a widow, Anyone interested in Chaplin left the in June. Elm Park, Romford and any cheques until the bulk inspector on county cover Dorothy. helping out should contact Trevor, who lives in Rayleigh Saffron Walden. He leaves a order is sent off in August. the committee via the that night and there were intranet. already several road with his wife Margaret, had widow, Annie. incidents going on around the served for just over 30 years Patrick Ladbrook, who county when the plane came when he retired as an served as a sergeant with Stories for the young Reminisce inspector. down near Stansted. Southend from 1949 to 1976, ANYONE with children may be interested in a series "As that was taking place, Colin Reid has worked his died on June 11. He was 74. at reunion last day at Chelmsford divi- Mr Ladbrook, who lived in of stories by Angela Davies. so was a fatal crash nearby Policeman Pete, the imaginary policeman, walks his A ROMFORD reunion lunch on the M11, so our resources sion after his retirement in Southend on Sea, leaves a has been arranged for were a little stretched that June. widow, Marilyn. beat around the streets of Bedwffili, South Wales. Saturday, September 21 in night it's safe to say." Colin, who was warrants Former Pc Brian Waller He helps villagers and visitors and, when off-dut~ the HQ sports club. Ian lives in Hullbridge officer in the administrative died in June at the age of 65. works, with the children in the Friday Club. The bar will be open at with his wife Carol. He was support section, spent nearly Mr Waller, who lived in Everyone loves him because he is such a harc 11.30am and lunch served at the operational Inspector at 16 years with Essex Police. Thorpe Bay, leaves a widow, working, honest, good and caring person. lpm and the cost of £14.50 Retiring a day before his Mobile Support Division's Ruby. Author Angela Davies hopes her stories wil will include wine. Wives and 65the birthday, Colin lives in He served from 1961 to partners are welcome. HQ. encourage young people to think positively about tht Peter Symkiss came to the Chelmsford area. 1991 with Southend and Anyone wanting to attend Pc Paul Kelly retired from Rayleigh Traffic. police. should send details to Stu the end of his 30 years with the force at the start of June. Harlow division at the start Former Pc John Crewe Angela intends to support The Police Federatior Mather, 25 Queens Avenue, of July. Paul, who worked in died in June at the age of 76. Fund, The National Autistic Society, The Birthmarl Tower Park, Hullbridge, Peter, who lives in the Colchester area with his wife the Brentwood Community Mr Crewe, who served from Support Group and LATCH, a children's cancer Essex SS5 6PS and make Policing Team, served almost cheques payable to 'SP Patricia, retired a day before 1956 to 1985 at Chelmsford, charity from the sale of her books. 26 years with the Force. Mather - Lunch account'. his 49the birthday. He served Maldon, Holland-on -Sea and Contact [email protected].

FLORIDA 4-bedroom pool FSH, metallic green, remote home close to Disney and locking, £7,200. Contact Superb response aimort. Full video brochure. 01245 492310. luxury villa, fully-equipped. TENERIFE two bedroom Call Lin or Pete on 01245 two bathroom villa in quiet SUW~ BUFFALO Super Six jacket, convenient for lakes and to stress V 321378. location near sea with ocean the ultimate outdoor jacket, dales, Eden Valley. All rooms THE University of "It is important to get a FLORIDA Kissimmee, view. Communal swimming size L, and blue. Only used ensuite, TV and hairdryer, Nottingham has received a many views as possible in once, fantastic piece of kit. coffee and tea. Fishing, Luxury villa, four bedrooms, pool, car hire arranged if screened pool plus kiddie huge response from bid to develop the overa Normal RRP £100, selling for walking, golf nearby. Two required. From £250 per employees participating in pool. Contact Del or Pam on picture of stress and if £70. Contact 01708 620080. publrestaurants in village. week. Contact Dave Britton the stress research project, 01268 750062. consequences within th CUMBRIA Ravenstonedale, Contact Neil or Paulette on 01702 201701. with over 2000 question- FORD FOCUS 1600 Ghia organisation. To put it simpl -. 4-star B&B, unspoilt village, Brook on 01539 623641. LAKESIDE chalet, Cotswold naires already returned. the more questionnaires thr saloon, silver. One owner, Water parks. Exclusive fully Dr Phi1 Leather and ~11111111l1l11111l1~~excellent condition, 8,700 are returned the better." equipped, two bedltwo Adriana Ortega would like to miles. £10,500 fully serviced. Employee Relation 1 BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge, express their gratitude to Contact Paul Kelly on 01277 Personnel Assistant Vick terrace. Leisure centre on those who have already sent Crosby said: "It's reall 223007. in their forms, and urges site. From £150 to £250 pw. encouraging to see such HALESWORTH Suffolk those who have not already holiday cottage to let. Two Call Stuart on 07973 639342. positive response to th ORLANDO luxury villa, four done so, to do so. bedrooms Victorian-end "The response from police initiative. terrace, lovely restored bedroom, three bathrooms, officers and support staff has "The audit has the fu beamed accommodation close sleeps up to ten. Private been superb," said Dr support of Chief Officers, tl to Southwold, Broads, screened pool, near Disney Leather. "The resDonse rate Federation and Unison, and Heritage close. Off-peak only. and other coastal Florida already exceeds that achieved is great to see SO many of 01 Contact Mr Taylor on 01379 attractions. Contact 01245 from any other force that staff and officers also lendir 741883. 266949 or 01376 573406. we've recently worked with. their support." HONDA H100 motorcycle, X- reg, 1981, MOT, tax until December. £170 ono. Contact Dress in the past for charity AndyYoungon07754962683 or 01702 527896. THE Essex Police Musical Society is in Vice-chair of the society Jenr KAWASAKI ZZRllOO D6, the final stages of rehearsals for its Hillyard said: "Those who have atten~ 1998 R-reg. Candywine red and silver. 13,000 miles, one annual summer concert. ed our summer concerts before w: owner, data tagged. FSH, six The Society will stage The Best Of know they are informal evenings wii months tax and MOT. £3,400. Times on July 25, 26, and 27 at Force the audience seated around tables. Call Ryan on 07979 963462. HQ and will feature songs from the "There's a great atmosphere and 1 PS0 Comet 50cc scooter. Y- 1 Station ...... Home Tel...... 1 reg, low mileage, top box and 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Costumes will be the second half we normally have son I I rack. Front disc lock in-keeping with the four decades. of the audience singing along with us i Date ...... Signed ...... I included. One lady owner, - Donations from ticket sales will be Tickets are £5 each. For a bookii -1 Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, 1 excellent condition, only made to The Respite Association, Motor form or for any information on joinii Essex Police Headquarters. £850. Phone 01702 291925. I the Society please ring or email Lync Only adverts from those directly connected to Essex Pollce (either serving or retired) TOYOTA Rav 4 GX, five Neurone Disease Association,. the east 1 will be accepted. Adverts should be FesMGted to a maximum of 24 words and repeat I door, low mileage, CD. VGG, London cabbies' children's outing, and Barclay, Jenny Hillyard or Sal ads should be ntaubmmed on a monthly basis. The Law team reserves the right to edit 1 or omit any advert Ichdoem? meet this criteria. PAS, electric windows, EISIR, a children's orphanage in Zambia. Wilson. 111111-11111111111-4 THE LAW, JULY 2002 11 - Bikers down on the farm

A WEEHEND of leather- However, off we then went We set off at a leisurely either that or he had just Most of us celebrated with a clad men sleeping along the A130 from pace, wondering where all the handled booby-trapped cash ride in the afternoon, but Stoker together is something Chelmsford, and onto the other riders were, and even- with blacklgreen dye! and Ian decided to go fell- not usually experienced B184. By the time we had tually stopped for a spot After a couple of further walking. They got about 100 yards and were lost (don't let by many, but 16 bikers weaved up to the A505 near brunch at Little Chef. fuel stops we arrived at the Duxford, we had already lost We continued north, only farm, with the smell of cow them tell you different). They did enjoy themselves on eventually reached their a number of riders - among getting lost about every 10 excrement hitting you right a trip to the hamlet destination, but not without them Ricky Goold - whose miles or so. Regular checks on between the eyes! town of Bamford. losing their compass, for which fuel pump had broken, the internet hinted at dry, Snoring Mick Dunham got the blame (as The motley assortment of signalling the end of his overcast weather for the A beautiful location and officers of inspector rank and bikers and machines weekend. I still do not know duration of the trip. above can never be wrong can excellent accommodation was assembled at headquarters, what happened to the others. Wrong! The heavens opened they?). only undone by my lack of with banter about the best At Duxford, Ian Brown took with the proverbial cats and I had to go to bed early as I was judgement in bunking down bike. the opportunity to watch dogs. I was so pleased that I overdrawn in the sleep bank. I with Tim Stokes who snores chose to move rooms to get away There was a delay while Ian television, smoke a pipe and had brought only summer for Europe! Ian Learmonth from Stokers' ear-shattering Learmonth went home to listen to the radio all at the gloves. Sadly for Tim Wills, awoke on Saturday morning nocturnal 'conversation'. Ian look for a piece of his bike same time whilst still in his his hands looked necrotic and wondered where the Brown had remarked on a low- that had already fallen off. armchair BMW Tourer. when he took his gloves off; flying bat, with Tirn informing him piles of logs were that Stoker it was actually a swallow! had been chopping up with Sunday saw a leisurely ride his chainsaw during the back down south, punctuated by The Chief's garden revamp night! the customary fuel stops. It took a Matt Clark eventually lot less time than riding up there and most of us had the pleasure of UNIVERSITY students from began their research last year. authority Anthony Peel provided arrived, after a few detours - Writtle College last month seeing the rear end of Steve Facilities Manager Pauline some pictures of himself during Lake District, Skegness, presented design proposals for the Golding on his yellow VFR - not a Dines said: "At that time Essex the time he lived at the house as a Southend and Land's End (I Chief Constable's garden as part Police did not employ an in-house young boy. pretty sight (the bike was all right think in that order). of their course. gardener and needed some They also met newly-appointed though). Saturday saw some good We travelled nearly 600 miles The BSc Landscape Design guidance to develop the garden. gardener Jeremy Craig who * riding, but again the weather and had had a whale of a time. I students were invited to submit "The Chief Constable also took provided background information was not on our side. We ended would like to impart one tip - designs to recreate the existing an interest. He was very keen to on the garden's current stage. never, ever sleep in the same room VictorianiEdwardian garden. improve the existing garden as he Presentations were made in up at the cafe where Last of the Summer Wine was filmed. A as Tim Stokes, preferably a It was the brainchild of Pauline too is an avid gardener.", June by each student in the Chief different building! Seriously Dines and Alan Humphreys to The students found photographs Constable's Lounge. ride back to the billet over though, Tim did us all proud and offer the garden as an educational and historical accounts of the These will be assessed by course some lovely moors was we are all looking forward to the site for the college. garden, and were delighted when tutors and will be used in the final followed by watching England next one After a couple of visits, students former chairman of the police marking of students' work. take on Denmark. Doug Hayward Heroic deed sa.ves horse rider

RETIRED chief superintendent Ian Chelmer which was torrent one cold Wright is one of only five people to winter's day last Christmas to have won a British Gold Hero Award rescue a woman who had been for 2002. thrown from her horse. The awards, sponsored by SAGA, honour and celebrate men and women over the age of 50 who have Races for Life to acted courageously in the face of danger. help cure cancer Ian, 62, plunged into the River HUNDREDS of female employees ' from across the force have participated in Races For Life A gentle around Essex, with many more running in Colchester later this month. Nearly 5,000 took part at descent Chelmsford's Hylands Park which saw one young man sneak into the A CHARITY abseil by the force's race and finish with a medal. Rope Access Team later this month Another 3,000 ran the course at will help raise funds for children Southend's Gunner's Park, all with special needs. hoping to raise part of the £12 Tina Veal and her daughters receive the cheque from Chris Tyler and Craig Pirie. The event, which is open to all, million which Cancer Research UK will take place on Saturday, July 20 is looking to raise this year. Photo: Nick Strugnal1,East Anglian Daily Times. at Wellington House in Butt Road, Colchester and is in aid of Market Shopping in the Field School which caters for children. Big Apple The school provides a high THE standard of education for youngsters SHOPPING weekends to New York bar was drunk dry as over 250 Quiz night organiser Chris Tyler said: have once again been arranged for people packed into Colchester police "Gary's wife and brother were across north Essex and money raised will help purchase specialist this autumn with flights and hotel c station last month for a quiz night in aid astonished by the turn-out and huge learning equipment and fund accommodation from only £429. of the Gary Veal Memorial Fund. support shown on the night. I would like outdoor trips. In conjunction with Carefree All monies raised from the evening are to thank everyone who participated in Car company Bentley's is Travel, the three-night weekend is being a trust fund set up for what was a great sponsoring the event which is being spent at the Pennsylvania Hotel Gary's daughters Chloe and Lucy. hosted by owners Mayfield Property with Thursday morning departures and Sunday night returns. Nearly 3,000 raffle tickets were sold for Gary Veal was struck by a car and Consultants. the 43 prizes, all of which were killed on the A12 earlier this year whilst Anyone who wants to take part in For further information and forms the event should contact Market contact the Force Sports Secretary donations. on duty. Field School on 01206 825195. on extension 58888. to the semi-final THE force cricket team has Gamman (24) kept the score tion of Chris Roper. Aided by some qualified for the semi-finals moving at a steady pace, before tight bowling from Russ Abbott of the National PAA event Kevin Cooper (47 from 49 and Adrian Garnham, Roper for the first time following a deliveries), Russ Abbott (51no reduced the oppositionto 67 for 7, from 39) and Adrian Gardam with a spell of 6-23 from 9 overs. D ete ctive S in Over (35no from 17) accelerated the run Phil Mellon and Dave West Midlands. rate towards the end of the Miles (2-9) mopped up the tail to Skipper Joe Wrigley lost the innings. toss and ~ssexwere put into bat leave the opposition stranded on W hit e fall Sh0 rt The team scored 110 from their 103 all out. on the Halsted pitch. last 11 overs, ending on 276 for 5 THE Gentlemen of Essex organised by Peter French A steady opening partnership of ~h~ victorymeans that after the 45 OverS. CID could only manage a as part of Epping's annual 43 between Joe (15) and John will play the Police Service of West Midlands moved onto 29 draw against a Roger cricketweek. Butcher (34) set the pace. Northern Ireland at home at the Buxton BBC Essex team Some fine CID work in Andy Prophet (40) and Paul before the inspirational introduc- end of this month. in this 40-over match, the field was backed up by which had looked destined excellent bowling by Another l for a police victory. captain Phi1 Mellon, with catch for the l The home side made 181 figures of 6-43, and / for four wickets before Griffiths with 3-48. With I Essex boys l declaring, with Jim three stunning catches by ~ousenmaking a fine 58 the the Man of the Match THIS year's PAA Beach Sei 1 Fishing Championship wal 1 and Peter Or~emaking a winner Griffiths, Epping secured by Essex, winninl solid contribution with 14 were dismissed for 175. 1 by a clear margin of morl runs off just seven balls Despite being set what I than 200 points. I After tea, was thought to be an The event, held a Buxton's team got off a achievable target in the Southend Pier, include1 slow response, losing an remaining time, CID teams from Essex's 01 wicket with a needed their tail-ender to region five, and 5 few runs on the board. stay at the crease a while competitors started th match on a fine day. The fis Pearman and Heyburn longer to avoid defeat. that were caught include then brought them back French scored steadily to into the game, adding 79, Flounder, Plaice, Bass an reach 39 and newcomer but a flurry of wickets Garfish. Richard Wardleworth Retired Insp Phil Baxtt from David Bloxham (3 for managed 23. However, an was on great form, leadir 42) made victory a England-style batting the Essex team home wit possibility. collapse saw the police fall seven Garfish and However, Pratt and Lodz just short. Flounder. One of tl held on to the end and 1 Garfish, weighing in at 2 Buxton's XI finished at Team manager Bob 402, won Phil a specimr 155 for eight to force a Miller said: "The excellent ' award with the NFSA. I draw. tea compensated for the totalled 244 points and wc The inaugural match defeat and an invitation to the top individual cup a1 I top retired officers cup. against Epping Foresters 'Ome back next year was ! CC saw the detectives testimony to the game Bob Sanford came thi l being played in the right with 168 points and Jol 1 slump to a 35-run defeat, Stonehouse came in fif despite an award-winning spirit; an example to all with 92 points. 1 effort fmm Dave Griffiths. the Young players Retired Det Sgt Da The match was present." Giblet came a credital l p- 14th with 46 points, a fi one. - Charles- .. Clark has nears the finish of the cycling A season to review and preview Courtney Cowell, 1 return after his recr THE Essex Police side in all police swimming for Colchester's stage of the triathlon. illness. 1 Football Club AGM will competitions, but will Essex ended the day Il defending relay a Gloucester Park helped Basildon's new crime 1 not be entering a side in Swimming Pool Staff team. manage Tim Wills to get 550 points, with Sufi 1 be held at the Sports champions, put in the Pavilion on Friday 19 any other competition. fastest time, doing the Veterans of this event (in round. ,;Q trailing in second on 31 Norfolk took third pla July. A Super Vets team 400m and transition dash more ways than one) saw . Braintree's Vic Spain took i in- a-- mere 5 mins 35 sec. the ACPO team of Messers the third place male vets Cambridge eighth a Manager Cliff Haines could be on the -cards The bike leg involved a Stevens, Clark and trophy and, althorgh he had Hertfordshire eleventh. will be reviewing the next season for players three-lap loop. The firm Edwards, once again chase his .-&doubtg; The reception E club's achievements aged 50. A couple of 1 ground conditions saw for honours Fairweather of. Contingency presentation was held I nearly 10 minutes taken At the finishing line,-the the TEAC Club on Southc v - finished with a well looking ahead to arranged and anyone seafront, and a donatior the next 12 months. interested The Vets will play on contact Cliff Haines. Saturdays in Division for some, just flat! ' One of the Essex Vets I l~eaguenext sdasoh. The 's30pm