The Law www.essex.police.uk December 2006 45Promotion NEW opportunities SERGEANTS’ are to double over the next year POSTS ARE CREATED

by Heather Turner FOLLOWING a review 40 years of loyal of resources, Chief Officers have decided to recruit an extra 45 sergeants to help with front-line policing. public service The force is already up to its AFTER a police career spanning family for a long and happy budgeted establishment level five decades, Deputy Chief retirement.” of sergeants, with 455 Constable Charles Clark is And, although retiring from currently on duty across the retiring from Essex Police. Essex Police, Mr Clark will still Mr Clark, 57, is set to retire on be involved in policing as he has county – 359 in uniform and December 31, but his last been offered two jobs, one, 96 in CID. working day is December 15. co-ordinating the ‘regional However, Chief Constable Chief Constable Roger Baker said collaboration’ and another Roger Baker believes there is a Mr Clark had had a long and working to help establish new need for more sergeants on the distinguished career with Essex counter-terrorist ground to drive Neighbourhood Police. arrangements nationwide. Policing and the fight against “It is clear that he cares deeply Mr Clark became a police cadet crime. about his job,” said Mr Baker. in 1967 and joined the regular “Sergeants are crucial to the “His contribution to policing and force in 1968. delivery of front-line policing, helping the communities of Essex has He was first stationed at Clacton to monitor and drive the performance been outstanding. and went on to serve as acting of their teams,” said Mr Baker. “Mr Clark has been of immense inspector in Harlow, where once, “We have taken feedback from the help to me since I joined the force he was taken hostage for over two divisions on board and it is expected last year. hours by a man brandishing a that any extra money needed to fund “His support, advice and shotgun. these 45 new posts should come from friendship have been invaluable. Not long after joining to force, he HQ Review (FLAG 4).” “It is a shame that he is to retire married his wife Sue, who he met The move means more promotion but I am glad that his vast at Maldon Grammar School. They opportunities for constables who knowledge of policing will be put went on to have two daughters. have already passed parts 1 and 2 of to good use in his future career When Mr Clark was promoted to the qualifying OSPRE exam – and will not be lost to the service. chief inspector in August 1984, he currently 106 officers have passed “I wish him all the best.” took charge of the Force Support part 1 only and 71 have both. Mr Clark led the work on Unit and his first day saw the Acting ACC Peter Lowton said: compiling the Essex Police tragic shooting of acting Sgt “Having an extra 45 sergeants before response to last year’s Home Brian ‘Bill’ Bishop as he tackled z Deputy Chief Constable Charles Clark is retiring this month the end of the year is a huge Office proposal to merge forces. an armed robber at Frinton-on- opportunity for our officers and opens When the Government rejected Sea. Police, virtually straight from life and retire from an up new promotion possibilities. the idea of forced mergers, Mr A further promotion saw Mr school has been one of the best organisation that has been home “The promotion process has been Clark started to co-ordinate Clark become superintendent in decisions I have ever made. to me for almost 40 years.” timed to take place on December 19 discussions between the six charge of the force training school “The police have allowed me to In 2001, Mr Clark was awarded to ensure that those officers sitting eastern region forces as to how to and, soon after, he became a chief have a wonderful career and to the Queen’s Police Medal for this year’s OSPRE 2 can benefit, improve the provision and supply superintendent and staff officer have known and befriended so services to policing. together with those officers who are of protective services in the to Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector many truly genuine and He was seconded to the Youth already qualified for promotion,” he future. of Constabulary. committed people and to allow me Justice Board for six months said. His work included identifying Mr Clark returned to Essex as to have served the public of Essex during 2001/02 and became “Next year will be good as well as opportunities for co-operation and Divisional Commander at in so many ways chairman of the ACPO Youth we will still need to promote around joint working and sharing Chelmsford in 1990 and was “There have been tough times but Issues Group. 50 more constables to sergeant as examples of good practice. promoted to Assistant Chief they have enabled me and the He represented ACPO on the posts will become available during Essex Police Authority chairman Constable (ACC) in Leicestershire force to grow stronger as we have Youth Justice Board, Youth 2007/08 through natural wastage and Robert Chambers said: “Deputy a year later. pulled even closer together to face Prevention Committee and was promotions to inspector. Chief Constable Clark has been In 1994 he again returned to the challenges. also the ACPO lead on issues “This nearly doubles the number of an excellent servant to the Essex as ACC in charge of “Whatever I have achieved has related to young people, sergeants we will promote in the tax-payers of Essex. Finance and Administration, been because of the people representing the Police Service on coming year or so, which is great “His loyalty and love for local Community Safety and around me and the support I a number of Government working news for our officers.” policing is well known to all the Development and IT, and in 1997 have had from my wonderful groups on young people. Mr Lowton added: “The bottom line residents in the county. he became the county’s Deputy family. z ASSISTANT Chief Constable is that this means there are even “He will be sorely missed but our Chief Constable. “I have very few regrets as I Andy Bliss is stepping up to more opportunities for constables to best wishes go to him and his Mr Clark said: “Joining Essex move into the next phase of my become acting DCC advance their careers in the coming months.” 2 The Law, December 2006 Federation news by Roy Scanes The battle is won but ... YOU will all be aware now The award has been agreed by the occasion. We, the Federation, were Part 1 should report no later than Policing Teams, the World Cup and that the independent Home Office and I am pleased to bitterly disappointed that, despite February 2007 and Part 2 in the Operation Volley, the terrorist announce that, as a result of the assurances from the Police Minister autumn of 2007. attacks, the V Festival, and the Police Arbitration agreed hard work by Mick Leafe and his that we would be consulted on the The Police Federation will Police Oracle, to name a few. in favour of the Federated payroll staff, the increase will be in ‘terms of reference’ of the review, we continue to fight for fair pay that I personally would like to thank ranks pay increase. our December pay packets, in time received them the same time as recognises the special role that everyone who has supported me in The award has the effect of an for Christmas. everyone else with no consultation. police officers play, the dangers they my first year as the Joint Branch However, the Home Office is lick- The terms of reference for the face and the unique restrictions on Board Secretary. agreement reached in the Police their private lives. Negotiating Board (PNB), and ing its wounds after losing this bat- review are, briefly: Please continue to use the tle and has declared war on police z To consider the options for With this in mind, the mechanism Federation as the ‘medium’ for your means that from September 1, officers’ pay. replacing the current arrangements must reflect what other people are support and for supporting your 2006, there will be a three per Police Minister Tony McNulty said for determining changes to police paid and the rise of inflation. views and concerns. cent uplift in the following pay that the Government would now be officer pay for 2007 Season’s Greetings Finally, may I take this opportuni- and allowances: reviewing the way police pay is z To review the effectiveness of the It’s that time again when we reflect ty to wish you all – on behalf of Sue z The pay of Federated ranks determined, including indexation. negotiating machinery for the police upon the last 12 months of what has Kelly, Tony Rayner, Ross Luke, Trish z Dog handler’s allowance We have grown accustomed to this and make recommendations for been a very busy policing calendar. Morley, Jackie Card and Marian z Competence-Related Threshold Government’s underhand dealing how police pay and other conditions The restructuring of Essex Police, Godwin – a very happy and peaceful Payment and it hasn’t disappointed us on this of service should be determined. the formation of the‘Neighbourhood Christmas and New Year. Football scheme does the job FOOTBALL has proven to be a top-of-the- Mark Hall Community Sports Centre. The league solution to anti-social behaviour in scheme has gone from strength to strength Harlow. and not only have anti-social problems in the z SOCOs Officers were frequently called to Old area plummeted but there has been positive Dc Michelle Harlow and the Mark Hall area to reports of feedback from parents. Mauger, nuisance youths. Around 25 to 30 young people turn up for Each time, they were coming face-to-face each session. An incentive to remain a part of Dc Kerry with youngsters keen to channel their the scheme is that any youngster who finds Jennings energies into more productive activities but themselves in trouble with the authorities will and who were pessimistic that the community be temporarily excluded. would support them. Sgt Kevin Whipps, of Harlow North Neigh- Ds Rennie So, the officers decided to grab the ball and bourhood Policing Team, said: “The youngsters Chivers are run with it – organising football coaching ses- have really embraced the challenge and some now more sions with the help of the local council and of them have exceptional football talent.” visible on the streets

Reassuring presence on the streets SCENES of crime officers (SOCOs) in Essex in crime prevention by virtue of the are back in uniform as part of a public appearance of police officers out and about on reassurance initiative. the streets. The three-month trial will see victims of “Seeing a SOCO in a marked vehicle will crime receive a confidence-boosting visit from hopefully encourage people not to speed or detectives wearing the familiar clothing of commit other traffic offences, petty crime and police officers. The county’s crime scene nuisance behaviour.” investigators traditionally wear plain clothes SOCO teams in Essex are made up of about when attending crime scenes. 80 per cent police officers and 20 per cent Ds Rennie Chivers heads up the team based police staff. in Clacton, which has been back in uniform The force is now looking to identify a since the start of last month. uniform which would be individually tailored He said: “My personal view is people seeing for SOCOs, much like dog handlers and a SOCO in uniform will have a positive effect firearms officers. Force vows to fight to retain its SPPs CHIEF Constable Roger Baker and Essex SPPs are awarded to posts which carry a Police Authority chairman Robert Chambers significantly higher responsibility than the have vowed that the force will fight to retain norm for that rank, which present special dif- Special Priority Payments (SPPs). ficulties in recruitment and retention or The Home Office has indicated that SPPs which lead to particularly demanding working will be retained for 2007, Mr Baker and Mr conditions and environments. Chambers announced, but it has not commit- Acting ACC Peter Lowton said: “We are in ted to pay them after next year. the process of entering into discussions with Chief Constable Roger Baker said: “Essex the Home Office in the hope of getting agree- Police is determined to fight to retain SPPs ment for SPPs to be retained beyond next beyond next year to ensure we can continue to year.” recognise and reward officers in some of our Assessment for SPPs is made each October most challenging roles and geographical loca- and a lump-sum payment made in December tions.” for the entire calendar year. And Mr Chambers added: “I believe SPPs Posts which attract SPPs include undercov- are vitally important in a county like Essex. er officers, Authorised Firearms Officers, offi- We need to ensure the excellent quality of our cers working in the Child Abuse Investigation officers is recognised and rewarded and that Unit, some district commanders and CID offi- they are given the opportunity to stay in cers, Force Information Room inspectors and Essex.” officers working for Youth Offending Teams. The Law, December 2006 3 A special Teenager time for our jailed for Specials OAP attack TO mark the 175th anniver- DETECTIVES from Ray- sary of the Special leigh’s Major Investigation Constabulary, our 450 Team (MIT) saw a teenager Specials were set the chal- z PCSO from south Essex sentenced to lenge of working 175 hours Gary Brown a minimum four years in jail over the celebration weekend and after sexually assaulting an and of making 175 more elderly woman in her home arrests than usual in the Cllr Tony Hall last Christmas. three months leading up to it. discuss The then 85-year-old was Each and every one planned attacked in her home in embraced these challenges, Pitsea during the evening of with many officers giving up sports December 24. more of their time to work facilities with Kieran O’Reilly pleaded over the weekend of October a local guilty to one count of sexual 13-15. resident assault by penetration and Many officers also took part one count of causing grievous in special operations which bodily harm with intent and led to an increase in the num- was sentenced at Basildon ber of people being arrested. Crown Court to an indeter- Around 300 arrests were minate sentence of imprison- made by members of the ment for public protection, Special Constabulary in the with a minimum four years’ run-up to the anniversary to be spent behind bars. weekend, and a further 250 Senior Investigating Officer warrants were executed. Det Supt Simon Dinsdale They also took part in a host said: “Kieran O’Reilly is a dan- of activities aimed at tackling gerous young man who has anti-social behaviour and pro- committed a crime that vided high-visibility patrols shocked the victim, her family, across the county. the local community and the As an anniversary gift, all police officers who were 450 Specials in Essex were Policing goes Back To The Future involved in the investigation. presented with engraved “It is only luck, coupled whistles. RETIRED officer turned local council- planned CCTV installations in the as often as I could,” he said. with the determination and Sylvia Goodchild, Essex lor Tony Hall took the opportunity to area. Several more people just wanted “It wasn’t a very popular idea then bravery of the victim, that he Police’s Special Constabulary get on his bike with Harlow PCSO to chat and express their pleasure at but I have spent the last 15 years try- was not facing a murder Support Manager, said: “The Gary Brown and newly-appointed seeing officers out on patrol. ing to get this sort of policing back on charge. dedication and professional- PCSO Tom Jeapes. Cllr Hall urged police officers and the agenda. I am delighted to see it is “The only redeeming ism shown by Special The three undertook a two-hour PCSOs to make more use of local coun- now happening. feature about the whole Constables makes them an patrol around Tony’s Church Langley cillors, who often knew a lot about prob- “The officers who are doing it, like episode is that he pleaded invaluable part of the police ward in the town, swapping informa- lems on their wards. Gary Brown and Tom Jeapes, find it a guilty, so sparing the victim family. tion and meeting residents. He said: “PCSO Gary Brown took up rewarding and enlightening experi- and her family any further “It’s encouraging that so Among topics discussed were the the challenge when he called on me and ence.” pain. My thoughts are with many people are willing to start of work on the Florence found I was a cyclist. We agreed this Harlow District Commander Chief the victim and her family give up their spare time to Nightingale Health Centre extension, would be an excellent way of seeing Insp Stuart Ashton was delighted to who will always be affected serve their local community. anti-social behaviour around Tesco, dog where the problems on the ward are hear Cllr Hall had had such a positive by this crime.” “The additional policing fouling, parking and litter. and meeting residents at the same experience out on patrol in his neigh- The victim’s son said: “This service which Special A resident stopped the trio near Tesco time. We plan to repeat this on a bourhood. man’s callous and brutal Constables provide has a to report a breach of bail conditions monthly basis.” “That’s a fantastic example of both action against our innocent, great impact on our commu- affecting a family member, another For Cllr Hall, who spent 32 years as a partnership working and how elderly mother, grandmother nity and the fact that they asked about the sports and recreation local police officer, this was a Back To Neighbourhood Policing is really help- and all of the family has have been operating since centre planned for the playing fields The Future experience, 11 years after ing us to get back to the grass roots. caused untold stress, anxiety 1831 is a testimony to the behind the community centre and his retirement. “Local knowledge and intelligence is and heartache to us. fantastic job they do.” church. “I had a reputation for getting officers vital to our success and the only way to “Words could not convey Chief Officer George Cook, By chance, they met up with Tesco’s out of the station on foot and cycle obtain it is to get out and speak to local the way we have felt over the in paying tribute to the 450 off-duty security officer and discussed patrols and I used to lead by example people.” last year. Special Officers for their “My mother has shown additional efforts in the three great courage and dignity months said: “The impact on despite the pain it has Essex Police performance caused her and our family. through the commitment of “We would like to thank the Special Constabulary in Essex Police for their great front-line policing duties on support, generosity and kind- Friday and Saturday nights Success in county’s ness throughout this dread- is significant. ful ordeal. “We owe our sincere thanks “I would personally like to to all officers and their fami- thank Mr Dinsdale and all of lies and friends for their his team for their industrious ongoing support.” hard work in catching this Specials have the full pow- despicable criminal. Finally, ers of a police constable, with very much affection, I including that of arrest. first web-rage case would like to thank the fami- The only difference to their ly liaison officers for their regular colleagues is that A MAN has been convicted of Investigating officer Ds Jean-Marc escalated to the home address of the help, support and kindness they carry out their core role Britain’s first web-rage Bazzoni, of Clacton, said: “This was a Essex victim, a 43-year-old-man from they continually showed us of high-visibility, front-line three-force investigation involving victims Clacton. in our time of need.” attack after an online from Essex, London and Cheshire. He was grabbed and beaten and had policing on a voluntary basis, exchange of insults led him O’Reilly has been placed on usually in the evenings and “This case highlights the dangers of his neck cut. His three children aged 11, the Sex Offenders Register at weekends. to track down and beat a 43- internet chatrooms, particularly the giv- nine and four months were in the house for life. ing of personal details that will allow at the time. z ESSEX Police is currently year-old man from Clacton. looking for more people to Paul Gibbons, 47, from east other users to discover home addresses.” “This terrifying ordeal came about as a join the team of Specials London was sentenced to two-and-a- All the victims were targeted by Paul result of upsetting somebody he had Road ‘drive’ working all over the county. Gibbons following a disagreement in a never even met,” said Ds Bazzoni. half years’ imprisonment at the Old chatroom and threats to kill were made “The dangers of giving personal If you are interested in Bailey last month after being found is a success becoming a Special on the website. information out in a chatroom environ- guilty of unlawful wounding. A ROAD policing campaign Constable and can spare at At the end of December last year, this ment must never be under-estimated.” to clamp down on illegally- least four hours a week plus operating lorry drivers in training, call the recruitment north Essex has been hailed hotline on 01245 452824 Force welcomes new Chief Officer a success. A THIRD new acting Assistant ACC Peter Lowton will take “I am looking forward to the Officers from Bocking Road Fireworks Chief Constable has joined the over Mr Bliss’s portfolio of challenge of working with all Policing Unit carried out the force on a temporary basis. Protective Services. the other Chief Officers and three-week operation, stop- Derek Benson, 43, who took And Acting ACC Carmel building a team and of getting ping nearly 200 large goods raise £1,417 up his new post on December 4 Napier will continue to lead on to know Essex and all officers vehicles and drivers and A LARGE crowd of police is on a three-month contract. Territorial Policing. and staff across the force,” said checking for either mech- officers and staff turned out His appointment was prompt- Mr Benson, who has been Mr Benson. anical defaults or docu- for the annual Essex Police ed by the fact that ACC Andy Metropolitan Police Commis- He began his career in mentation offences. HQ Sports and Social Club Bliss will become acting Deputy sioner Sir Ian Blair’s Staff Southall and gradually moved A total of 167 offences were fireworks display on HQ Chief Constable when current Officer for the past year, said eastwards across the capital, detected, with 50 deemed so sports field, organised by Phil Deputy Chief Constable Charles that, after spending his entire with spells in the Territorial serious that the lorry was Knight and Transport Clark retires this month. 21-year career in the Met, Support Group, Specialist prevented from being driven Services, which raised Mr Benson will lead on Essex would be a different Operations, CID and as z Acting ACC Derek further, either because of defects £1,417.54 for local charities. Operational Support. Acting working environment. Hackney Borough Commander. Benson or excessive driver-hours. 4 The Law, December 2006 Law Letters HAVE YOUR SAY: Write to Heather Turner, Law Letters, Press Office, Police HQ, PO Box 2, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6DA. Letters and emails must include full name and home town. We reserve the right to edit letters. Please be aware The Law is reproduced on the internet and circulated to the media. Things Searching for former Basildon B-shifters Police aren’t like IN days of old, when knights sergeants Simon Jones and Geoff pension were bold, there was Basildon Standen, former Dc Cienwen they used police’s B-shift! Bridewell and former inspector They were strong, charismatic, Graham Pinder. has done and seemed invincible. So, I ask those with whom I to be ... I joined this ‘band of Merry have not been in touch to contact very well Men (and Women)’ in January me – even if they have little WERE you born 1979 and was baptised, by interest in getting together with I AM prompted by DI between 1930 and attending a 25-vehicle ‘pile-up’ past colleagues, then at least a Brian Elkington’s letter 1950? If you were, on Pitsea flyover. telephone conversation or email in the October issue – congratulations – you Recently, I wrote a composition exchange would be appreciated. How many are left in are a survivor. using some of my recollections I can be contacted on 07793 30/30 club? – to write Born between 1930 from those years, entitled One 816485, by email at in praise of the police and 1945, you lived Year At Basildon Is Worth Three [email protected] or at pension fund. through a war. Anywhere Else – which was Shoeburyness Police Station, I was fortunate to join You were probably recognised, even up at the train- where I am presently based. the Southend Borough born of a mother who ing school. Rest assured, all you ex-B- Police in 1938, having smoked and drank I sent that composition to as z Tony Spong digs away on the forecourt at Basildon Police shifters out there, that respect served four years with alcohol during many ex-Basildon B-shifters – Station in 1979, trying to free a Mark 3 Cortina area car from the for your privacy goes without the Grenadier Guards. pregnancy. circa 1979-1986 – as I could snow saying. I served with that force You would have been locate and, as a result, I had However, contacting your old until 1968, during placed tummy down some great responses. respect that I am utilising the they are. Those who I have had ‘colleague in arms’, with whom which time we were in your cot. Sadly however, some of those power of The Law to try to reach particular difficulty in tracking you rubbed shoulders on the amalgamated with the Your cot and nursery individuals who made up the the remainder. down include former constables ‘battlefields’ of Basildon in bygone Essex Constabulary, would have been ‘merry band’ have disappeared I compiled a list of about 40 Ian East, Michael 'Mac' days, would be a most appreciated where I retired as an decorated with leaded post-retirement into obscurity. individuals that the B-shift circa McSweeney, David Gilbranch, and welcome act on your part. inspector. paint. Those ex-B-shift members I 1979-1986 would include and Tony Barton, Brian Keefe, Terry Pc Paul Watson I went away and won There would not have have contacted are interested in those who I have not yet Dobyn, Alan 'Moose' White and Community Liaison Officer the war, walking back been any child-proof meeting up and it is in that managed to reach will know who Dave Proud plus former Shoeburyness lids on medicine from actions with bottles. knocked-out Churchill As you grew up you tanks six times. rode your bike Since l968 I have without a helmet and enjoyed every minute travelled in a car of my retirement. Put the right people in During my service I without a child seat or seatbelt. was Federation Rep, You fell out of trees secretary of the and off swings in a Constables’ Branch children’s’ play area Board and chairman of which had a tarmac the Joint Branch surface. jail to solve the crisis Board. You ate real butter I had the pleasure of and cakes but never FIRST of all, I would like to say Community should be re-assessed, particu- an innocent person could be hanged. Using serving under various put on any weight as there is still a need for the larly in light of there being more offenders the same principle, when the death penalty chief officers including you were always out parole system and Probation with mental health problems. was replaced by life imprisonment it must Mr McCulloch. playing. Secondly, I think convicted murderers mean life to prevent convicted murderers The joy of the job has You shared the same Service. should be sentenced with regard to a tariff. If being released back into the community to to be measured with its bottle of lemonade We have a prison system that is full to it is a domestic murder – these account for murder again. responsibility and the with four of your overflowing and we are at the ‘top end’ most murders – ie against their own ‘flesh We should have behind bars those offenders main joy was survival friends. anywhere in Europe for incarcerating and blood’, parole should be considered in the from whom the public needs to be protected. and the pleasure of the You walked to school people. normal way. To think that prison has a rehabilitating company of wonderful and if you broke your Among the inmates are a vast majority who If it is against a partner or stepchildren – effect is misguided. Prisons have neither the men and women. arm in the playground shouldn’t be there and perhaps could have which is becoming more common – then the staff nor the time to have a long-term positive I can recommend this nobody looked for been dealt with in another manner. judge should make a recommendation and effect on offenders. job as good as any in someone to sue. It is right for the Government to look at a this term of imprisonment should be adhered I believe that, by adopting policies such as the world and the fact Misbehave and you Probation Service which may now be outdat- to. If it is a murder committed ‘off the street’ these, the Government will reduce the prison that I have been got the slipper. ed and understaffed. They and other social then the sentence should be life and mean population in this country and, by radically drawing my pension Fall foul of the law services should be helping those day-to-day life. increasing Care in the Community, will help since 1968 is proof of and your parents offenders to rehabilitate and take their place Of course, all offenders should be afforded those in need much more effectively than is the value of the system sided with the police. back in society. the appeal system if there are grounds to sug- currently happening. (30 years-plus). Jack Faulkner These people should be considered for gest that they have been wrongly convicted. Robert Miller Archie Rickwood Southend parole at appropriate intervals. Care in the I am against capital punishment because Chelmsford Southend Caterers Gone . . . but not forgotten Cadets’ boost INSP Thomas Simmons joined Essex Thomas Simmons – Essex County Constabulary history County Constabulary at 21, and was post- Served from September 11, 1865. Died January 24, 1885 THE force museum is ed to Chelmsford. searching for anyone charity He was 5ft 9ins tall and had previously Pc Marden leapt out of the trap in pursuit. Insp Simmons hovered on the brink of with information on the FORCE caterers been employed as a farm labourer in his Insp Simmons carried on and caught up death, while a public outcry deplored vio- history of the Cadets to Sodexho have added home village of Weeley. with two of the men he believed he had lence, led by the Essex Weekly News in its put together a new to the total raised by Twelve years later, in November 1877, he seen earlier. issue of January 23, 1885. display. the BBC’s Children in was promoted to sergeant, after periods of He pulled up and, as he walked towards The following day, he died. A collection The display, designed Need appeal. service at Epping, Romford and them, the taller one turned quickly with a fund for his widow was later to total more and researched by In addition to the Brentwood; by then he had a wife and a revolver in his hand and fired. than £1,500. Cadets Dale Beverton £18,300,392 raised on four-year-old son, William. Insp Simmons staggered, clutching the left Inquiries led to Limehouse and David and Jack Etheridge, the night, Sodexho In 1881, Sgt Simmons was made second- side of his stomach, but did not fall. The Dredge was arrested on February 6. will look at the Cadets have added a further class inspector and moved back to two men jumped over a hedge and ran off. The following month another man was from 1951 to date. £299 to help disadvan- Romford. Pc Marden heard the shout and found his arrested, attempting to pawn a revolver in z Ring Curator Becky taged children and At about 3pm on January 20, 1885, he har- colleague leaning against the trap, holding Euston – James Lee, 45, alias Adams, alias Latchford on ext 50771 young people in the nessed his white horse and trap and, his stomach. He set off after the two men, Manson. with information or UK. accompanied by Pc Alfred Marden, set out followed by the injured inspector. At the trial, it was claimed that Lee had offers of help Users of Essex Police to tour his section – Insp Simmons’ last But Insp Simmons collapsed and, after the fired the fatal shot but that Dredge was College canteen official journey had begun. men had shot at Pc Marden, he gave up implicated because he had known Lee had On track helped organiser Out on the Rainham road he saw three the chase. Insp Simmons was a firearm. Carol Olsen to raise men walking towards Hornchurch and carried back to his home where two sur- The case against Lee was proved and he TO stay on track with £207, while those in recognised one as a well-known criminal, geons found they could do little. The was sentenced to death by hanging but the British Transport HQ canteen helped David Dredge, a 51-year-old general dealer. Divisional Superintendent at Brentwood Dredge was found not guilty. Police, all crimes that organiser Elaine Insp Simmons dropped off Pc Marden to was telegraphed and arrived in Romford However, he was promptly re-arrested and are reported to or Thorogood to achieve keep observation and unsuccessfully that night to ask the magistrates’ clerk to remanded for attempting to shoot Pc recorded by Essex a total of £92. attempted to find the other constables in obtain a dying declaration. Marden. Police staff or officers Catering staff cooked the section. should be transferred to special cakes and However, on his return, Pc Marden had For details of all those featured in the Essex Police Roll of Honour, visit the Memorial Trust website at the BTP Crime Pudsey bear biscuits lost sight of the three men so the pair set www.essex.police.uk/memorial If you have any information you feel could be added to the website, Recording Centre by for sale, while in the off back to Romford. email [email protected] or write to the Memorial Trust at Essex Police HQ. email only, to college canteen, two They saw someone jump into a ditch and crime.recording@ raffles were held. btp.pnn.police.uk The Law, December 2006 5 Corner the Quality of chairman A Special time to remember Gender is THE annual day’s focus Remembrance Service at Billericay was extra- THE force held a Gender Special for one officer. Quality Day as part of its In many services held long-term commitment in across the county, Special promoting gender equality Constables stood throughout the force both internally and externally. alongside regular police It also fell in line with last officers to pay their month’s re-launch of the respects to generations of National Gender Agenda war dead. Programme, aimed at But, in Billericay, to promoting best practice to celebrate the 175th enable all women police z Essex Police Authority anniversary of the Special officers to make a full Constabulary, Special Sgt contribution to policing. chairman Tony Wagstaff was given The main aim of the Gender Robert Chambers the honour of laying the Quality Day was to focus wreath, on behalf of Essex upon ways in which Essex Police. Police could improve its Thank you Special Sgt Wagstaff has operational and employment served with Essex Police services in respect of gender, for 14 years and has had a while supporting the new all for your long association with National Quality of Service Billericay. Commitment which was He said: “I was initially launched a week earlier on hard work shocked to find out that I November 1. FIRSTLY, I would like to had been chosen to lay the Chief Constable Roger Baker thank all staff and Essex Police wreath, but I closed the day by acknow- officers at Essex Police for feel honoured to represent ledging that the workforce “their hard work during the the Special Constabulary and customer demands were last year. along with Essex Police to continually changing and It has been a demanding and provide our support to this that the force must continue varied year for us all, and I to reflect this change have been very impressed service.” Watching him perform his through its policies and pro- and delighted with the way cedures and the service it everyone has risen to the unique task were his family, including his provides to its customers. challenge. z Special Sgt Tony Wagstaff honours the dead of two World Wars Around 50 people attended I would like to thank John father, an ex-serviceman himself. Picture courtesy of the Essex Chronicle Series the day, representing the Broughton and Charles Clark various divisions and for all their hard work as departments of Essex Police, Essex Police officers – they to hear from key speakers will both be sorely missed Police close case on war memorial damage such as Liz Owsley, and I wish them well in their co-ordinator of the British new endeavours. POLICE have closed the case on an Peter Carter, of the Three Fields The money is going to the equipment Association of Women in I would also like to pass on Police, Chief Supt Andy my very best wishes to Liam incident which brought pain and Neighbourhood Policing Team, on fund for the Freshwell Health Centre anger to the picturesque village of suspicion of causing criminal damage. at Finchingfield, which houses the Adams on Domestic Violence Brigginshaw and his family. and Hate Crime Units, Supt His illness came as a shock to Finchingfield, with all sides agreeing He confessed, explaining that he community doctors’ practice. that justice has been done. climbed the memorial after drinking Gwynn Williams, chair of us all and I’m sure you will Taking all the circumstances into the Senior Women Officers’ join me in wishing him a Villagers were outraged when in and the cross came away as he fell and account, the man was given a formal September someone climbed their war broke his ankle. Forum and Sue Kelly, chair speedy recovery and we hope police caution. memorial and broke the stone cross. He said his father, a stone mason, of Essex Police Federation. to see him back here soon. Parish council clerk Kate Fox said: I am very proud to be Police inquiries revealed that, on the had agreed to repair the damage free z For further information on the Gender Equality Duty, chairman of Essex Police night of the damage, a man had been of charge – in time for Remembrance “The damage caused a great deal of visit the Equality & Authority because, amongst taken to hospital with injuries Day – and that his sister and his distress but matters have been con- Diversity website or ring the all of this unrest and consistent with a fall. friends had raised £300 from a spon- cluded in the best possible way and we Diversity Unit on ext 54101 significant change, Essex has The investigation led them to a 20- sored silence as an act of atonement are grateful to the police for their remained a year-old man, who was arrested by Pc on his behalf. proactive handling of the case.” high-performing force. Disability We are improving day by day while still raising our game and adapting to many new equality plan ways of working. The authority was thrilled when the Government is launched removed force mergers from A REVISED Force Equality the agenda this year; this Drugs and alcohol Scheme is launched this means that we can now month to include the concentrate on delivering an Disability Equality Scheme. improved service to Essex Our scheme goes beyond the residents. legal requirements and aims There has been a further to address all aspects of push in performance in 2006, equality and promote good so we can become the best testing policy starts relations for everyone – this force in the country. includes the way we make We have successfully rolled by policy for police officers occupying policies, provide services and out Neighbourhood Policing A NEW drugs and alcohol Heather Turner testing policy for police safety-critical and vulnerable posts is employ people, showing how Teams across the county, 13 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 we take into account how serving every ward. officers is to be introduced who give cause to suspect that they millilitres of breath. the things we do impact on This will give the public a by the force next month. have been using a controlled drug. Independent medical screening different people. renewed reassurance through The Home Secretary has approved All Probationers will be randomly company Mediscreen will undertake The new legislation has the high-visibility patrols and tested for the first two years of their particular regard to will also mean a reduction in a recommendation made by the both drugs and alcohol testing in service. confidential circumstances on division. improving services for crime and disorder through Police Advisory Board for England Head of Employee Relations Kevin z All officers will receive a leaflet disabled people along with working with our many and Wales that a national policy be Kirby said: “Essex Police does not improved employment partner agencies. introduced for testing police officers about the Substance Misuse Policy by tolerate the use of any illegal drugs. the end of December. If you have not prospects for disabled staff. This year has also seen us and police recruits for substance “The correct use of prescription and Equality and Diversity continue to put more officers received one by then, contact your misuse. over-the-counter drugs and medication Human Resources (HR) manager for a Manager Jan Woodhouse, on the front line. is acceptable, provided that these are said: “Consultation with Essex Police Authority and Essex Police launches its policy on copy. January 1, 2007. not misused and that your GP or public and community Chief Constable Roger Baker z Find details of the new Policy representatives, involvement firmly believe that the police Head of Employee Relations Kevin pharmacist has taken account of your Guideline issued (P89/06) by visiting Kirby said: “The testing policy is occupation and job description when with our staff through staff service should be what the the ‘greens’ at the top of the intranet networks, internal equality public want and we have rigorously targeted and focused on prescribing or selling you the medic- home page. A full list of posts which ation. groups plus open days for started to deliver it and will areas of particular risk. It does not will be affected by the new policy can staff with disabilities, have “The force has always supported continue to do so. We will imply any lack of trust in the be found in Section 3.6 on Page 9 of all informed the new continue to focus on visible professionalism of the police. police officers and members of police Annex B of the Policy Guideline. Equality Scheme which links policing, attending all “The regulations allow for Essex staff who believe they have a problem z For advice and guidance about the in with the new National reported crimes and making Police to require police recruits and with alcohol, drugs or other addiction. new Substance Misuse Policy, contact Quality of Service commit- police services even more police officers to undertake tests for This policy does not seek to change your Federation representative, your ment.” accessible. substance and alcohol misuse. They that.” divisional or departmental HR z Denise Chaplin is the new We will carry on working in don’t affect police staff.” The new powers provide for testing manager, Head of Employee Relations co-ordinator for the Staff partnership with Essex Police The policy affects police officers where there is intelligence or inform- Kevin Kirby or any member of Disability Network, ring her to provide the best service whose work puts them in a vulnerable ation to suggest that an officer is under Occupational Health. on ext 54102. possible to the public. position, because they have a specific the influence of, or misusing, controlled z If you think you have a problem and z The new Equality Scheme I hope you all have a Happy responsibility for dealing with drugs, drugs or alcohol and they may be want help, contact your Federation or is on the intranet. A training Christmas and a prosperous and those in safety-critical posts – as required to undergo a test without Unison representative or a member of package – Disability 2007. determined by the Home Office – plus notice. Occupational Health and the matter Confident is available on the ” new recruits, Probationers and officers The alcohol limit under this new will be treated in confidence Essex Police College website 6 The Law, December 2006 The Law, December 2006 7

Safer Schools GEOGRAPHICALLY, Facing up to Central Division is the Partnerships size of a small county. Entertaining idea problems of Essex has a population of just over 1.6million help to beat A TEAM of officers and staff are putting their talents to good drink-fuelled and Central has half a use, thanks to an idea by Central Divisional Commander Chief million of them. Supt Win Bernard. the bullies It takes in the four local He linked up with Dream 107.7fm to run a Cop Idol competition. criminals A CALL for more Safer authority areas of Listeners in early December will be encouraged to phone in and QUALITY of life can be dras- Schools Partnerships (SSP) Chelmsford, Maldon, vote for their favourite act. All money raised will go to Hargrave tically reduced by alcohol- and wider use of restorative Braintree and House in Great Baddow, a residential home for children with fuelled crime and disorder. practices as a means of Uttlesford, stretching severe learning disabilities. So Essex Police has reducing bullying, improving from Burnham in the Chief Supt Bernard said: “Programme editor Nick Hull and I launched a month-long attendance and boosting came up with the idea of Cop Idol almost a year ago. We think it campaign to tackle the issues attainment has been made. south-east to Saffron will be a great way to raise money for a local charity and it will head-on. It came from the Youth Walden in the north- also help the public see that police officers and staff are real peo- The main aim of Operation Justice Board (YJB) and the west. ple. FACE – Fighting Alcohol Association of Chief Police To supplement the “The good thing is that all those taking part have done this in Crime in Essex – is to Officers (ACPO) at the start of permanent police their own time – not work time. increase the presence of the last month’s Anti-Bullying “None are professional singers either but they've all had great police to deter crime in the Week. stations in the division there are two mobile fun – hopefully Dream 107.7 listeners will too!” first place, to speed up the Essex Deputy Chief Between 1pm and 1.15pm during the week December 4-8, you response to reports of Constable Charles Clark, who offices which visit the will be able to hear one of the following: incidents and to improve chairs the ACPO Youth Issues smaller communities in z Act 1, Pc Mark Jones, singing Angels by Robbie Williams performance when dealing Group, and YJB member the rural areas – one for z Act 2, Freda Willingham and Sgt Glen Pavelin, singing Things with complaints. Graham Robb believe that the northern villages by Robbie Williams and Jane Horrocks Alcohol can often be the fuel effective Safer Schools and one in the south. z Act 3, acting Sgt Alan Davey and Sgt Jo Byrne, singing behind anti-social behaviour Partnerships make children Something Stupid by Frank and Nancy Sinatra and street crime – in fact, at feel safer, improve school envi- Central Division is a low-crime area and z Act 4, PCSO Catherine Marsh singing Hello by Lionel Ritchie peak times of the day, drink ronments and can help to z Act 5, PCSO Stephen Butler, singing She’s The One by Robbie can be the cause of around 70 reduce repeat bullying while officers and staff are Williams. per cent of complaints. giving victims satisfaction. committed to keeping it z A special voteline – 0901 293 0135 – will be opened on Friday, Licensing and alcohol Mr Clark said: “ACPO has been that way, with a strong December 8, the last day of the competition, from 1.30pm and co-ordinator Sgt Nigel involved in the development of z Bidding to become the Cop Idols of Central Division are, from left, Pc Mark Jones, of Chelmsford, Sgt Jo Byrne, of accent on Melbourne, Freda Willingham, of Chelmsford, PCSO Catherine Marsh, of South Woodham Ferrers, and acting Sgt listeners will have until 1.30pm on Monday, December 12, to Dermott said: “A lot of the Safer Schools Partnerships from vote for their favourite act and raise money at the same time. crime and disorder that is the start and we believe their z A rare picture of Central Divisional Commander Chief Supt Win Bernard behind his desk – he Neighbourhood Al Davey, of Writtle Picture courtesy of the Evening Gazette prefers to get out and about in his division Picture by Dong Ch'ng Policing. There will be five options, press 1 for Act 1 etc. inflicted on to a community is expansion would bring many ben- alcohol-related. efits, particularly with the rollout “We hope that FACE will be of Neighbourhood Policing. a great opportunity to reas- “Police officers working in sure the public that we are schools and local communities constantly working to fight have an important role in this problem and we are ensuring children and young making it a priority in the people are not victimised and run-up to Christmas.” bullied. Essex Police will be working “The police service is a Community is our Central theme with its partners in Essex strong supporter of Anti- Trading Standards to tackle Bullying Week and we will the sale of alcohol and other play an active part through SINCE its formation at the by Peter Laurie & Karen Keen nuisance youths. Braintree District Commander Chief z Dunmow, to the They have focussed on the fact that Insp Mark Schofield said: “The positive age-restricted goods, such as schools officers and neigh- start of the year – with the north-west of bourhood policing.” The post is funded under a 50/50 part- ‘every child matters’ is at the heart of response, including that from young peo- knives, to youngsters during amalgamation of the Central Division, community policing. this period. More than 500 schools Braintree and Chelmsford nership between Essex Police and servic- ple and parents, has been pleasing and we throughout England operate a es operator Welcome Break. currently has the And the teams covering Great Baddow hope the improvement in behaviour will and Galleywood have called for parents’ Safer Schools Partnership of divisions – Central has been At Birchanger, her radio link enables be permanent, for the benefit of everyone Cracking down force’s oldest police help. some kind, from having a at the forefront of community her to call on officers on patrol on the in the village. police officer attached full- initiatives. nearby M11 and A120 in the event of an station, dating back A team of five dedicated police officers and three PCSOs, all of whom understand Sible Hedingham was the first rural on motorists time with support from neigh- One of these has been the provision incident requiring back-up. to the 19th century. bourhood teams and partner Kelly says: “The job presents an inter- community issues and expectations are community in Essex to adopt the measure. of a post office in Feering Police But this artist’s Following on from this, as a form of agencies, to less intensive esting challenge. I have always wanted to impression shows available to give help and advice either in who drink models with occasional police z Chief Supt Win Bernard presents £500 to Robbie Station. The village’s previous post do something to help the community and person or over the phone if they are con- thanks and a bridge-building initiative, contact. office was shut when the local shop police work interested me for a long time.” what the force’s tacted on the dedicated number 07855 Sible Hedingham Youth Council said it ESSEX Casualty Reduction Robinson, of Essex Air Ambulance Board is renewing its call for Research shows that nearly closed in September 2003. A 30-year career of community service newest police 781137. would arrange two events for young vil- 60 per cent of pupils and staff But earlier this year, the service was resulted in now-retired Insp Kevin The team was formed because it was people to avoid drink-driving station, currently lagers, in conjunction with the parish and to report drink-drivers. and, over 80 per cent of par- restored, with a sub-postmaster working Jacobs, of Maldon, not only being given a recognised that the force cannot solve council – a Hallowe’en barbecue on the ents felt safer as a result of an from the front counter at the police sta- Lifetime Achievement Award in being built on the crime and disorder on its own – the com- Nationally, more than 3,000 We’re having a ball recreation ground and a Christmas event. people are killed or seriously SSP at their school – grades tion in London Road two days a week. September’s annual Essex Police Awards outskirts of the munity has a responsibility to work with also improved and exclusions The police station accommodates staff but also being nominated for a similar town, will look like the police to solve problems. Crime reduction initiatives include Taxi injured each year in drink- The Essex Police Central Division Ball was held at the Down Watch schemes in Braintree and Saffron drive collisions. and truancy decreased. involved in community safety projects but award by Jane’s Police Review. when it opens next During the first month, 30 letters were Hall Hotel in Hatfield Heath on November 3. the front office is no longer in use. The Jane’s award recognises officers sent home to the parents of young people Walden, where drivers act as extra Drinking and driving occurs A raffle was held – thanks to donations from shops and As a gesture of goodwill, Essex Police who, throughout their career, have made year as a found congregating in nuisance youth eyes and ears for the police, and across a wide range of age Report crime businesses from around the division – and £1,000 was raised agreed to provide this space for a post noteworthy contributions to their respec- sub-divisional HQ ‘hotspot’ areas and three Acceptable Industrial Watch groups at Dunmow and groups, but young men aged for two charities – the Essex Air Ambulance and the Make A office free of charge for the benefit of the tive forces, communities and the service Behaviour Contracts (ABCs) were issued. Witham. 17 to 29 are particularly prone Kevin finished his career as section Jenner, of Chelmsford – also an Essex to both casualties and positive elderly and those without transport. and who are or were role models for new Over in Sible Hedingham, a two-month And Central Division has seen a few at the flick Wish Foundation. inspector at Maldon. Police award-winner – was a candidate breath tests. And, in another first, a police communi- recruits. dispersal order over the summer brought county firsts in recent months – a court Robbie Robinson, from the Essex Air Ambulance, and Nick Jane’s notes that Insp Jacobs’ work in for Jane’s Police Review Community a dramatic decrease in anti-social behav- During the summer ty support officer was appointed to pro- During his career with Essex Police, order for the destruction of a mini-motor- of a finger Adshead, of the Make A Wish Foundation were each present- vide foot patrols at the M11 Birchanger Kevin won the Millard Trophy twice – for Maldon was singled out for praise by HM Officer of the Year, which focuses on local iour and youth nuisance. campaign in Essex, more than cycle seized in Witham and action under ed on the night with a cheque for £500 by Divisional services area. his contribution to social service in and Inspectorate of Constabulary. “Kevin has, initiatives to combat crime and officers' In fact, the order was so successful, 13,000 people were stopped THE force has launched its the Licencing Act, which resulted in a ban and breath-tested – 335 text messaging service. Commander Chief Supt Win Bernard. PCSO Kelly Roberts provides a high- relations with the community – a unique for more than a decade, been ahead of his relationships with their community. police did not apply for it to be extended visibility uniformed police presence, achievement. He was also nominated time,” the force told Police Review. Still in Chelmsford, Moulsham when it expired in mid-September. on the sale of alcohol at a Braintree shop people had positive tests, of Chief Supt Sue Harrison, The evening was a huge success, thanks to all the hard work whom 38.8 per cent had head of Essex Police’s new working full-time on different shifts dur- twice for the national Community Officer Continuing the community theme, Insp Neighbourhood Policing Team have Although they did warn that it would be following problems with under-age put in by police staff Lorraine Thompson and Judith Bridges. ing the day and into the night. of the Year Award, winning it in 2004. Jacobs’ former colleague, Pc Hayley advised of their no-nonsense policy on re-introduced should the need arise. drinkingand anti-social behaviour. previous criminal convictions. Communications Division, Essex Police is taking a said: “This is an alternative particularly heavy stance on method of contacting Essex detecting drink-drivers Police. during the forthcoming festive “We are offering this service Braintree Good work proves murder period but the force emphasis- to those who regularly use text z Safer Bars is a roaring success es that officers continue to messaging and may prefer to district TOM Baker never denied that he was But, following a six-week trial, the pros- use that rather than make a THE first award to be made under the “From a local policing perspective, it’s already in operation. “Safer Bars is enforce this type of activity licensing responsible for killing his former partner’s ecution was able to persuade the jury that throughout the entire year. voice call. new Essex Police Safer Bars reassuring that the premises have a attractive mainly because it is inclusive, new partner, Bryan Spenner. Baker had planned the attack by getting a “It does not replace the 999 Accreditation Scheme has gone to the high level of measures and training in rather than exclusive. It involves all officer Steve A spokesman said: “Alcohol But the problem for detectives from the key to the house cut and forcing his son to can have deadly consequences emergency number, which Bull Hotel in Halstead. place to promote safety and prevent types of premises, from small rural pubs Sparrow, Major Investigation Team at Brentwood help by making him send the same text should still be used for urgent Premises applying voluntarily for unwanted incidents.” to large, town centre nightclubs,” for those who combine it with Insp Tony was proving that this was a cold, pre- message on two successive days and that driving at any time of the year calls.” accreditation are inspected by police and z THE Essex Police Safer Bars explained Sgt Dermott. Sale, hotel meditated assault. he had lied to the court. Text messaging offers an council licensing officers to assess the accreditation scheme was itself put up z A PUBWATCH crime prevention but particularly in winter con- In the evening of June 16, 2005, when Baker was found guilty of GBH on his ditions. alternative method of contact- efforts they have made to keep their cus- for an award. scheme for Braintree is on the launch general Bryan Spenner was in the lounge with former partner and found guilty of murder ing the police to make routine tomers safe. It was among the nominations for an pad. manager “Individuals who decide to Debbie Torry, Baker burst into the room, by a majority verdict. He is still awaiting drink and drive put not just inquiries, to seek or give infor- If the required standard is met, the honour in the Responsible Drinks Representatives from 16 of the town’s carrying a pick-axe handle. sentence. Chris Heap themselves but everyone at mation or to get advice. licensee is presented with a plaque for Retailing Awards staged by food and licensed premises have taken first step and Sgt He struck Debbie but she managed to Senior Investigating Officer Det Supt The service is particularly display in the bar – sending a message to drinks industry publisher William Reed in forming the group. escape the house and call police. However, Kevin Macey said: “We are grateful for all risk, and their actions can aimed at those who have customers that they are in a welcoming last month. A formation meeting is now due to be Nigel Baker then turned his attentions to the assistance we have received from dramatically affect many speech or hearing difficulties environment. Although it did not win, the scheme’s held at the Chicago Rock Café, Freeport, Dermott, Bryan, knocking him unconscious to the members of the public and, in particular, lives. and who may find voice Braintree district police licensing offi- architect, Sgt Nigel Dermott, of on January 22, when it is planned to retiring ground. the two families at the centre of this “This is why it is essential communication problematical. cer Stephen Sparrow, who judged the Territorial Policing, said he was delight- elect officials and discuss aims and After taking a carving knife from the tragedy. that they are caught and It is also aimed at young hotel, said: “It is good to see the Bull ed Safer Bars was a finalist as the objectives. Essex Police kitchen, Baker stabbed Bryan 20 times. “While Thomas Baker’s identity was brought to justice.” people who are avid text com- leading the way in Essex and showing a scheme had only been running for two Six similar schemes are already alcohol He was arrested at the house still holding never in doubt, establishing the facts z If you see someone municators and adept at its strong commitment to comfort and safe- months at the time of nomination. running in Essex, including those in licensing the knife and pickaxe handle. behind a brutal, cold, calculated murder drink-driving call 999. use. ty.We are keen to work with the licensed And there is more good news – six Chelmsford, Colchester and Clacton. co-ordinator Baker’s defence was that he had gone to was a difficult task not least because of the z If you know someone who z The number to be used to trade to maintain the district’s reputa- other forces are interested in adopting Once Braintree’s Pubwatch is the house after receiving a text message fact that the defendant was a cunning, regularly drinks and drives, contact Essex Police by text is tion as a safe place to go out for a drink.” the scheme as they believe its principles established, it is hoped to take the ini- from his son saying that he needed his manipulative, determined, violent and call Crimestoppers on 0800 07624 800 101 Insp Tony Sale, of Halstead, added: are a better alternative to other schemes tiative to other parts of the district. father’s help. control-obsessed man.” 555 111 8 The Law, December 2006 Law Classifieds Holiday lets Nunn on 01479 841717 or e-mail [email protected] ALANYA, Turkey. 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He served from 1967 to 1994 at Rochford SS4 1AB. The experience helped to raise Maldon, Harlow, Colchester, Clacton Awards money for a branch of the Pseudo- and the TSU at Chelmsford. Head of Training Pankajni Trivedi Obstruction Research Trust (PORT) His funeral took place at which has just been set up in has been awarded a post-graduate Colchester Crematorium. Donations MA in human resource management Brentwood. in his memory for the British Heart PORT aims to fund research into by the London Metropolitan Foundation may be sent c/o the Co- University Moorgate. the disorder, where the brain sends operative Funeral Service. the wrong signals to the stomach. Dc Simon Almond, of Financial Ex-constable Frederick Investigations in the Serious and Williams, of Hedge End, Organised Crime Directorate has Retirements Southampton, has died, aged 84. He been awarded a post-graduate Dc David Stevens, 54, of Eastern leaves a widow, Margaret. Diploma in Fraud Management by Division, has decided to call it a day Mr Williams served from 1947 to the University of Teesside. after 30 years’ service with the force. 1972 at Kirby Cross and Walton. And Insp Pat White, of Colchester, He has previously served in Former detective constable Pam has been awarded a Certificate in Rayleigh, Basildon, Southend and Arnold has died, aged 77. Miss Management by the Institute of Tendring, finishing his career in Arnold, of Chelmsford, served with Leadership and Management. Colchester. Essex Police between 1955 and 1985 Meanwhile, force photographer HQ’s Assistant MICAS Manager at Colchester and Chelmsford. Gary Kenton received one of the (Training and Administration) Her funeral was due to be held at highest qualifications from the Debbie Roblin has bid farewell to St Andrew’s Church, Chelmsford, on British Institute of Professional the force after serving for 18 years. December 5. Donations may be made Photography at a gala dinner. Name and rank ...... She and her husband Henry have in her memory to Farleigh Hospice Gary was presented with a certifi- bought Hintlesham Golf Club in and sent c/o T Pennack and Sons cate and medallion for his Fellowship Station ...... Home tel...... Suffolk to run together, with Debbie Funeral Service, 1-3 Maldon Road, qualification in Government Services managing the restaurant, wedding Great Baddow. Photography from the institute. and function side of things. Date ...... Signed ...... Ex-constable Martin Maxim, of The presentation took place at the Obituaries Hockley, has died, aged 63. He leaves Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, Essex Police HQ. British Photographic Awards gala Ex-chief inspector Joseph Gazzard a widow, Lynne. dinner, held at the Hilton Hotel in z Advertisers should be aware that The Law is now published on the internet and any has died, aged 80. Mr Gazzard, of Mr Maxim served from 1962 to Coventry. telephone numbers given will be in the public domain. No internal or direct-dial work Benfleet, served from 1949 to 1981 1998 with Southend Borough Police Gary achieved the Fellowship qual- phone numbers should be given as contacts in the adverts. with Southend Borough Police, CID and then in Rayleigh and Rochford. ification – the highest level attain- Only adverts from those directly connected to Essex Police (either serving or retired) will be accepted. Adverts should be restricted to a maximum of 24 words and repeat and the Regional Crime Squad. He His funeral is due to take place on able within the institute – earlier ads should be re-submitted on a monthly basis. was also seconded to work at New Thursday, December 7, at 1.20pm at this year and is one of only three pho- The Law team reserves the right to edit or omit any advert which doesn’t meet these Scotland Yard. Southend Crematorium. Family tographers within the scientific/ criteria. Former inspector Jeffrey flowers only. Donations may be made forensic field of specialisation in Crowther, of Colchester, has died, in his memory to Fairhavens Essex to hold it. Victims need our supportThe Law, December 2006 9 WE may all have a picture in our z HEAD of Crime, Det Chief Supt minds of a typical victim of crime Wil Kennedy and guest speaker at but very few of us will visualise a Victim Support Essex’s annual police officer as our victim, writes meeting looked back at his contact Press Officer Heather Watts. with the Victim Support Scheme. However, ex-inspector Bob Craven did z Lynda His contact has been as a uniformed become a victim of crime and was forced to Ketteridge, officer and as a detective and spans of Victim all ranks. retire on ill-health grounds in 1994 after he But it was in his role as a DCI at was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress Support, Basildon that he recalled fondly the disorder (PTSD). Pc Mark particular style of Marge Warren, Bob started his career with Essex Police in Sawyer, the local Victim Support Scheme July 1967 and, like most officers, had his share Dorothy co-ordinator, who constantly of dealing with incidents that left him with browbeat him to get the best battle wounds. Craven and possible service for victims of crime. However, Bob experienced some terrifying CIAO owner Looking back over his 30 years of moments, which included being carried along on Paul Watson policing Mr Kennedy told his the bonnet of a stolen car and being shot at by audience at Colchester Town Hall: officers from another force. A passing lorry broke watch Bob “We tried our best for victims of his leg during another incident and, when he Craven, crime in the early days of the was working undercover on a drugs operation, centre, scheme. In court the victim, he had a rope placed around his neck and was signing his witnesses, defendant and often their hung from a fifth-floor balustrade. family all sat together, with Bob said: “At the time it was a very macho cul- book sometimes only a chair to separate ture and the attitude was to keep your chin up them. and carry on working.” “At the time we thought nothing of Little was known about PTSD and after a year it but changes over time have made off sick Bob’s ill-health left him with no option Picture by it look like the Dark Ages. Now and he retired. Heather Watts when I talk to officers, especially Despite his physical and mental condition those starting their detective growing steadily worse since his retirement, Bob careers, I ask them to remember has written a book about his experiences during victim trauma and to ensure the his 27 years with Essex Police and how he is cop- first contact is the best we can make ing with PTSD. it. But I do realise our limitations. Tiptoe Through The Snowdrops will be avail- “Whether it be serious or volume able to purchase at the CIAO Gallery Coffee Lynda Ketteridge, of Victim Support, said: A system of peer support continues to be devel- crime the impact can be just as Shop at The Broadway, Leigh on Sea, and Bob “Only a certain percentage of our referrals come oped. Further details on TRiM can be obtained great. Victim Support Essex takes will be signing the book at various times from the police and we want to raise awareness from Occupational Health and Welfare Manager the time with victims we would like throughout Friday, December 15, and Saturday, about our work both within and outside the Jeanette Poston or Welfare Advisers Vickie Bond to be able to take. It is important to December 16. police service.” or Gill Costello. They can be reached at continue to work together to give Signed copies of the book will be available from z THE Essex Police response to the needs of its weekends via the Force Information Room. the best possible support to victims Monday, December 11, at the Victim Support dis- officers and staff is the Trauma Risk z You can also visit the Occupational Health of crime.” play stand, which will be in the shop all week, Management project (TRiM) for those officers and Welfare pages on the intranet under the Mr Kennedy finished with a thanks staffed by Victim Support. All proceeds from the who may be directly or indirectly involved with HR Department or visit the following link: to Victim Support Essex staff and book sales, along with future internet sales, will incidents or events which may have some lasting http://web/departments/eptc/personnel/ volunteers. be going to the charity. effects emotionally or psychologically. navigation/occupational_health_frame.htm

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Countywide, on Friday, They have linked up with December 8, and an open Thurrock Council’s evening will be held on Anti-Social Behaviour Team Wednesday, December 13, in identifying known from 5-9pm at the Essex troublemakers and holding Police College at HQ in them to account. Chelmsford. internet drug threat Over two days in August, the Bev Watkinson, HR Officer teams targeted the Garrison for PCSO Recruitment, said: Estate in Purfleet – those “This will be the third open by Tabitha Wilson identified were called to a evening we have held at the Final Intervention Panel, college and we hope it will ACTING Deputy Chief made up of police and be as successful as the last Constable, Andy Bliss, council officers, in October. two which saw over 250 peo- There, evidence of their ple attending.” was among the world- behaviour was put to them Members of the force’s HR wide experts address- before a decision was made team will be available at the ing the Association of on the action to be taken – open evening to give advice Chief Police Officers ranging from Warnings and on completing the (ACPO) Drugs confer- Acceptable Behaviour application pack. Contracts (ABCs) to the And serving PCSOs will ence last month. application for Anti-Social attend to give those interest- Mr Bliss, who has been Behaviour Orders (ASBOs) ed an insight into their role. the chairman of ACPO’s or repossession proceedings. z Application packs can be Precursor Working Group On the day, panel members downloaded via the force for the past 18 months, agreed three formal website at explained how the use of Warnings; five ABCs, three www.essex.police.uk – click everyday chemicals to ASBO applications, three on Recruitment and then on make drugs is a growing possession proceedings; one Community Support – or by threat posing a serious referral to the council’s phoning the PCSO environmental health Recruitment hotline on challenge to law enforcers throughout the world. department; and two refer- 01245 452633. rals to the borough’s Youth Precursor chemicals are used z Completed applications Inclusion and Support Panel in the production of synthetic must be received by Friday People who failed to attend January 12, 2007. Interviews drugs such as ecstasy and crys- tal meth, which can be made will still be given their will take place during the punishment in their absence week beginning January 29 using everyday ingredients bought legally from commer- but won’t have had the cial outlets or the internet. opportunity to discuss their Police officer Only when the ingredients behaviour. are combined do they become Sgt Anna Brennan, of South illegal substances. Ockendon Neighbourhood recruitment This makes detecting Policing Team, believes the criminality at source even new initiative is working to campaign more difficult. help educate those who Mr Bliss explained: “The fact cause a nuisance to others ESSEX Police has opened a that the internet allows people and shows the effect their new recruitment campaign to purchase chemicals from actions have on the victims. for police officers. across the world and from a “We’ve teamed up with our Potential applicants can variety of sources represents a colleagues at the local apply for a pack and huge challenge for the war on council to help stamp out application form via the drugs. anti-social behaviour in this Police Recruitment hotline “Just typing in the name of a town and make it an even on 01245 452277 or by z Nick and Judy Burston cross the finish line after five days and 100 miles drug into an internet search nicer, safer place for visiting engine brings back a host of residents to live,” she said. www.essex.police.uk/recruits recipes on how to make them. “We will continue to hold There is a limit of 2,000 “Not only is the resulting these successful, productive application packs, available substance illegal, but some- sessions until all the issues on a first come, first served A marathon challenge times the recipes are wrong have been dealt with. basis. and can lead to explosive “We’ve found that, by All applications must be ‘TRULY awesome’ is how Insp Nick The next morning, however, the sun rose substances being produced, or working with our partners, completed and submitted to Burston describes her trip to India. over the Himalayas giving an unforgettable illegal drugs that are even we can help to make a reach Essex Police by The scenery was stunning, there was a vista of four of the five highest summits in more harmful to health than difference, not only to Friday, January 12, 2007 at fascinating mix of cultures and, oh yes, she the world and one reason why they had usual.” law-abiding residents, but 4.30pm at the latest. did climb over 6,000ft up the Himalayas, gone. The ACPO group chaired by also to the offenders who No late applications will be covering 100 miles in five days, The following days varied in difficulty but Mr Bliss aims to work with the sometimes don’t realise the accepted. accompanied by her 69-year-old mother, none could be described as easy. The paths chemical industry to identify nuisance they cause.” Judy. sometimes had sheer drops on shingle type suspicious transactions and Andrew Meyer, of Thurrock And the rest Nick was drawn to the Himalayan 100- surfaces or they met heavily-laden pack track the culprits. Council’s Anti-Social mile Challenge as she loves the country teams. The group is calling on the Behaviour Team, said: and thought ‘I could do that’. The final two days included the joy of a Home Office to fund a secure, “This operation is an is history ... Her mother, an experienced marathon- proper road, or at least a road with some internet-based system which excellent example of working runner, decided that not only would she tarmac – a rarity when most are simply will enable legitimate chemical together. A SAMURAI sword handed companies to report suspicious support her daughter she was going to do dirt tracks. “Perpetrators need to in during June’s knives activity – such as a large order the full distance too. Crossing the finish Nick and Judy were understand that we share amnesty has been collected of precursor chemicals – information and take a by the British Museum. Nine days acclimatising in Darjeeling greeted by a local band, with bagpipers and directly to the Serious and Officers received 150 before the challenge allowed Nick and Judy school children. There was definitely a Organised Crime Agency tough stance on anti-social weapons from people in to try the famous tea, taken with hot milk feeling of relief that they had finished. (SOCA). behaviour. Southend, Rochford and or salt, before joining the 58 people from Everyone finished, with the joint winners “While the internet is a “Thurrock is a place where Castle Point during the first Europe and the Americas who had signed taking 15 hours but Nick and Judy were source of our problem, we hope anti-social behaviour will week alone. up for the challenge. very pleased with times of 30 hours. also to be able to use it as part never be accepted.” One item which caught the Day one involved over 10,000ft of climbing Nick said: “It was an incredible experience of the solution via an internet- The next Intervention Panel eye was a Samurai sword, – and 3,000ft downhill – over steep with so many memories. I won’t forget the based reporting system for the was due to meet on handed to the front counter at mountain tracks of cobbled stones, covering awesome scenery, the comradeship between chemical industry,” said Mr November 30. Southend Police Station by 24 miles and taking over eight hours to the participants and the faces of the local Bliss. z Anyone concerned about Osmond Horner, a member of complete. children who were so happy when we gave “Criminals looking to make anti-social behaviour in the Burma Star Association, It left Nick and her mum physically and them new exercise books, pens and money from synthetic drugs or Thurrock can visit the who had kept the sword as a mentally exhausted – overnight crayons. the creation of chemical explo- boroughs dedicated website war memento. accommodation in Sherpa huts with no “I have raised about £700 for the British sives need to know that the www.unwelcome.co.uk Service Desk Assistant showers, no electricity and so no heating, Heart Foundation and would like to thank police service, together with z Residents in the Ockendon Tannia Holmes was curious plus night temperatures of -10C, requiring everyone who has contributed so willingly SOCA and the Home Office, area are invited to contact about its origins so, instead of them to wear layers of clothing, hats and and generously.” are working to close the net Sgt Anna Brennan at South disposing of it, she contacted gloves to go to bed, did not help morale. Helen Cook and bring more of them to Ockendon Police Station on the British Museum. justice in the future.” 01375 391212 The Law, December 2006 11 Sports & Social Nick skittles Cross-country team needs to work hard Sarah earns the regional THE force men’s cross-country team Wednesday, December 6, and team women’s team have given themselves was, at the time The Law went to print, captain Mick Bond doubtful, there was the chance to move into a medal her place in 30 points ahead of defending champions a possibility the team could drop more position if they can repeat this in the opposition Kent. than 60 points. remaining races. rugby squad But with two races down and three to The veteran men were in second place z Cross-country league fixtures take REGION 10 of the go and Derek Walker on holiday for the and, after their performance at place next month on 10 and 31, with the COLCHESTER’S Sarah Jay International Police next fixture at Horsham in Sussex on Basildon, when they finished third, the regional championships on February 21 has been selected for the Association has re-launched PSUK women’s rugby squad its inter-branch ten-pin after her performance at the bowling competition. annual trials in Milton Five teams competed at Keynes. Madison Heights in Maldon, Hockey men beat Scottish champions Sarah was one of 30 female with Nick Stoneman, of police rugby players who Rayleigh MIT, scoring the attended the two-day event. individual highest tally and After sessions training and South-East Essex branch teaching girls from local winning the team trophy. schools about non-contact Tickets for the region’s tag rugby they played Christmas dinner have sold Di and Lucy fly the against the Army team, out but further events are which were also using the planned for 2007. match as a trial. Branch and the region’s The Army lost both games annual meetings will be and are due to meet the held on the following dates – PSUK women’s rugby team venues to be confirmed: on December 13 at South-East Essex, February Aldershot. 13; K, February 22; North force flag in PSUK Then Sarah, an open-side Essex, March 6; Mid-Essex, flanker, faces games against March 15; Region 10; March England Students and 22. Scotland A next year. z Anyone wishing to join She plays for Ipswich Rugby the International Police Club in the RFUW’s London Association can contact and South East 1 league. Region 10 secretary Steve She began playing 14 years Hunt at Stanway MIT via ago – playing for a team in email or visit National Division 1 and in www.ipa-uk.org the Midlands representative side – but then took a break Central are before starting to play again last year. ahead by a Cowboys

whisker z Left: Di Reynolds, back row, third from wanted for CENTRAL Division took the left, and Lucy Robinson, front row, third honours in the Croker Cup from right. Above: Lucy Robinson in cross-country competition at musical Gloucester Park, Basildon. action REHEARSALS are under HQ took second place, TWO Essex officers, Di National League side – Bradford, which z To play hockey for Essex Police way for Essex Police Musical South-Western were third, PSUK team won 4-2. women’s team, contact Tracey Bishop Society’s next production of Eastern fourth, South- Reynolds and Lucy Robinson George Gershwin’s Crazy have spent three days with The final day saw more training and a via email Eastern fifth and Western game against local side Nelson. z MEANWHILE, the Essex men’s hock- For You but, at the time of were sixth. the PSUK hockey squad. Lucy was hit time after time by the ey team defeated Scottish champions going to print, were three HQ won the sea angling Di, of Rayleigh Neighbourhood opposition and had to go off for treat- Lothian and Borders in the second round cowboys short. competition, with South- Support Team, and Lucy, of Grays ment but it didn’t stop her getting back of the PSUK knock-out competition. The society was searching Eastern second, Central CID, were selected for the team in on the pitch and giving it her all. The A fantastic performance by the whole for three men to take chorus third and Western bringing September and this was their first final score was 2-2. team secured a 3-2 win with man of the parts of cowboys, although up the rear in fourth. The PSUK hockey team next meet in match Vic Murphy, of Stansted Airport, there would be a few solo So, the updated table, after squad get-together. June to play a tournament against the coming close to a fourth. lines of dialogue for each seven events, reads: After a two-hour training session for character. Combined Services and the Civil Team manager Adrian Tyson, South- Central 49 points; South- the 16 squad members to get know each Any enthusiastic man who Servants. Western’s Crime Manager, thanked all Eastern 46; HQ 39; Eastern other, the team faced National League can put on an American 23; Western 17; South- side Liverpool and forced a 0-0 draw. z Anyone interested in playing for the managers who assisted with time off accent is welcome to apply Western 11. Another training session the next day PSUK hockey team can contact Di work to enable the force to field such a for the part – they can be of was followed by another match against a Reynolds, the team manager, via email. strong team. z THE only future Croker any age and do not have to Cup event to be confirmed is be an employee of Essex the swimming gala, which Police. will take place at Gloucester z Rehearsals take place on Park in Basildon on Sunday, National form doesn’t become local Monday and Thursday January 14. evenings at 7.30pm at HQ z Contact Chris Mathlin at DESPITE the doom and A slow start in the second three in this competition so The side lost 4-1 to Assembly Hall. The show Pitsea CID via email for gloom in their local league, half saw Essex come under far, which, according to my Thundersley in the County will be performed from more details. Essex Police’s veterans’ foot- pressure and City took their maths is 100 per cent!” Cup. Monday, February 12, to z All other event organisers ball team made it three wins chance well. The teams next PSUK And in the Greene King Saturday, February 18. are asked to notify Force out of three in the PSUK However, the home side league fixtures are: December Essex Veterans League Contact either Jenny Sports Secretary John league with a 3-1 win over soon recovered for Guy 12, at home to Hertfordshire, Premier Division, they are Hillyard on ext 50335 or Stonehouse on ext 58888 or City of London. Harward to score his second January 9, away to Suffolk, nestling at the foot of the Lynda Barkway on ext via email with dates and Guy Harward scored two and record an emphatic January 17, away to City of table with one point from six 50739 venues and Neil Offord one in a game victory. London and February 7, at games. which saw solid defence and Team member Ray O’Hare home to the Metropolitan Last month they lost 4-0 to Trio go in the strong attack. said afterwards: “All in all it Police. Beacon Hill Rovers, 2-0 to Old Snow joke Many early chances went was a very good performance Sadly this performance has Parmiterians (with 10 men) and begging but Essex Police were – probably our best this sea- not carried over to local 2-0 to Dunmow and have yet to right direction still 2-0 up at half-time. son. That’s three wins out of competitions. win a match in the league. THREE officers were select- for Marina ed to represent the PSUK MARINA Ericson, of Epping, orienteering team. has been selected to repre- Wendy Welham, of Stansted sent the British Police Snow There’s justice in this month’s lottery wins Airport, Nicola McNally, of Sports squad in the Witham, and Steven King, of THE winner of the top £3,000 Maldon Crime Reduction; Dc and Training, Pc James O’Connell, of European Championships Colchester, were due to November lottery prize was Insp Alan Christopher Downes, of Harlow Laindon: Fran Felix, of Chelmsford being staged in Daggendorf, compete in an inter-services Bromley, of the Criminal Justice Investigations Team; Dc Stephen Committal Unit; DCI Tom Harper, of Germany, in March 2007. match at Cranleigh at the Department. Rawlings, seconded; Dc Steven Lee, of Scientific Support; Pc Lisa Workman, of end of last month. Second prize of £1,000 went to Yvonne South Ockendon CID; Louise Pugh, of Chelmsford; Dc Ian Bloomfield, of HQ Stannard, of Essex Police Authority, and the Fingerprint Bureau; and Sgt David Crime Squad; and Pc Steven Sports news? £500 went to Judi Taylor, of Southend Martin, of Harlow. Bolingbroke, of Waltham Abbey. Out of the cup Criminal Justice Department. Winners of £50 were: Winners of Benenden Healthcare bears Don’t wait for The Law Winners of £100 prizes were: Clive Skingley, retired; Pc Christopher were: THE force’s ‘youth’ football to catch up with you. Sgt David Rudd, of Corringham Dog Smith, of Brentwood; Pc Paul Pc Andrew Bain, of Harlow; Sgt Richard team lost to Latchingdon in a Ring editor Heather Unit; Dc Sam Green, of Crime Division; Chambers, of Stansted Airport; Susan Ambrose, of Harlow; Supt Graham cup match 5-4 on penalties Turner on ext 55819 or Mick Hewitt, of Grays Administration; White, of Harlow HR Business Team; Dc Carey, of Harlow; Kim Karacolak, of HQ after extra time. Ds Barry Blackman, of Clacton CID; Dc Sukina Turner, of Harlow CID; Pc Chris IT; Valerie Fuller, of Procurement; and Steve Crane scored two email her your report Nicholas Treadway, of Pitsea Public Phillips, of Mistley; Sara Whitehead, of Dc Colin Egleton, of Rayleigh Major goals and is the side’s top Protection Unit; Ray Stannard, of Southend; Natalie Foster, of Personnel Investigation Team. scorer. 12 The Law, December 2006 Seatbelt stop Strong case turns into a Force pilots system gives rapist large drugs no option but discovery to admit guilt A SIMPLE but necessary A STRONG case submission vehicle stop-check for a to target paedophiles by Trainee Investigator driver not wearing his seat- Donna Costelloe left belt turned into a nightmare THE battle against internet by Tabitha Wilson intend to exploit youngsters, Essex defendant Richard Ivers no for the driver and a good day child abuse is set to become Police also advises young people and opportunity but to plead all round for Essex Police. parents to take care when they are easier. share information to combat child guilty to two counts of rape Pc Mark Hewitt, of exploitation. online. and one count of the sexual Rayleigh Road Policing Unit, And it’s all thanks to a new com- At the click of a button, investigators Computer Network Investigator Dave penetration of a young man. spotted Matthew Watson, 21, puter system that will allow police will be able to instantly cross-check key Nash, of Essex Police Hi-Tech Crime Ivers, a high-ranking Home driving through Eastwood officers across the country to share Unit, said: “Children can be easily Office official and magis- without wearing his seatbelt pieces of information on suspected information on suspected online offenders, including email addresses and tricked into believing that they are trate, was sentenced last back in May. communicating with someone of their month at Chelmsford Crown This simple omission on paedophiles. online aliases. The Child Exploitation Tracking Officers will also be able to see if own age when in fact their online ‘friend’ Court for an indeterminate Watson’s part opened the could be an adult looking to prey on System (CETS) has been created by colleagues elsewhere in the country have period of imprisonment, serv- floodgates and proved that them. computer giant Microsoft in response to already been able to match a suspect’s ing a minimum of three positive, proactive police “It’s important that personal details work can turn up no end of a plea for help from Canadian police online address with the postal address. years. are never shared across the internet The judge said Ivers would things. officers. DCI Dave Peplow, Head of Essex unless you are completely sure the Pc Hewitt smelt cannabis remain in prison until he was Essex is now one of four police services Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, person you are communicating with is in Watson’s car and then piloting the system in the UK, in said: “We are delighted to be taking part safe to be released. trustworthy.” The 39-year-old former found a large quantity of the conjunction with the Child Exploitation in this pilot scheme and are looking z More information on internet safety civil servant from Chigwell Class C drug. and Online Protection Centre. forward to seeing how this system can can be found on the Essex Police was arrested following an Watson, of Southend, was CETS is a secure, web-base database help us to detect and arrest online arrested and a house search website. incident at a house in the application which enables information to paedophiles. Log on to www.essex.police.uk click on town on April 12 when a then turned up another large be shared across national and inter- “Child exploitation investigations quantity of cannabis and Young People and then Chatroom 18-year-old man was sexual- national boundaries. often span more than one police service also £6,000 in cash. Safety or visit www.thinkuknow.co.uk ly assaulted. With assistance from his Until now, paedophiles have taken area, so a system that enables intel- – an interactive website created by the Ivers was also placed on colleagues at Southend, advantage of the borderless nature of the ligence to be shared quickly and easily Child Exploitation and Online the Sex Offenders Register particularly Dc Karen Internet to avoid being caught. and reduces the duplication of effort by Protection Centre – which contains for life. Laycock, Pc Hewitt began But this system is designed to close officers across the country will be information on how to have fun on the DI Sean O’Callaghan, of the process of seizing and those gaps by creating a worldwide invaluable.” internet, how to stay in control and how Harlow CID, said after the retaining this money. network of enforcement teams who can Alongside working to catch people who to report any issues hearing: “The investigation His next action was to call showed that Richard Ivers in Financial Investigations, committed this degrading who offered advice and attack in a calculated man- undertook inquiries which ner – disguising his identity, led to more assets being Safer parking makes its mark in county cleaning the crime scene and located. then assisting the police as a After the case was heard by A SOUTHEND shopping centre is the latest witness. Southend magistrates, recipient of a ParkMark – helping to make “I am pleased that the Watson was referred to the town just that little bit safer for court has acknowledged that Southend Crown Court for vehicle-owners. he poses a significant risk of sentence last month. Southend Central Neighbourhood Policing causing serious harm to As a result, he now has to Team’s acting Insp Kevin Diable-White and members of the public and pay £12,000 within six the force’s Senior Architectural Liaison imprisoned him with an months or he faces a year in Officer John Hills handed over the county’s indeterminate sentence.” prison and still has to pay 61st Safer Parking Award last month. the debt. Section 225 of the Criminal Acting Insp Diable-White said that making Justice Act 2003 provides for Another £16,000 was the ParkMark award was an important step seized and will be a life-long a new sentence of ‘imprison- in reducing vehicle-related crime in ment for public protection’ debt until he has the assets Southend. to pay it off. which is an indeterminate The Safer Parking Scheme, which is sentence. Plus he was sentenced to managed by the British Parking Association 51 weeks’ imprisonment, on behalf of the Association of Chief Police suspended for two years, and Officers, has grown rapidly since its Vehicle-users received a two-year super- re-launch in October 2004 and the 2006th vision order, a 250-hour ParkMark award was issued earlier this community penalty and a year. warned not three-month curfew from 7pm to 6am daily. Mr Hills said he was delighted with the Dc Toby Larkin, of success of the scheme in Essex – it has been to destroy site Financial Investigations in particularly popular at Lakeside Shopping Brentwood said afterwards: Centre in Thurrock and in Southend with THE inner Thames Estuary “The Proceeds of Crime Act car parks in Basildon, Canvey, Tendring and has a beauty all of its own. is a great bit of kit. This stop- Chelmsford, among others, also boasting And now motorcyclists, check gave us another awards. quad-bikers and off-road chance to use it and, He said of the latest ParkMark: “This is vehicle-users are being asked hopefully, Pc Hewitt’s actions another major parking facility in Essex that not to damage or disturb go to show others how will contribute to the reduction in auto crime West Thurrock Lagoon and effective the legislation is. within car parks. Marshes, an area of Special “Advice should be sought “Essex is a safe place in which to live, work Scientific Interest (SSSI) . from Financial Invest- and play and visit and this contributes to The area is one of the most igations by any officer making Essex, and Southend in particular, a important sites for wintering finding £1,000 plus, which z Operations manager Darren Laing, acting Insp Kevin Diable-White, safer place.” waders and wildfowl on the should be done as soon as The Royals Shopping Centre manager Dawn Jenkings and Senior z For more information about the ParkMark estuary. possible and in any case visit either www.britishparking.co.uk or Force Wildlife Crime Co- within 48 hours, so a court Architectural Liaison Officer John Hills admire the ParkMark www.securedbydesign.com ordinator Andrew Long said: detention for the money can ”Essex Police is working with be obtained.” Natural England and the z For help and advice on landowners and will consider how to use the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) ring any damage or disturbance Financial Investigations on Mobile criminals under the thumb to this site a serious matter. ext 76544 “Working with our part- ROADSIDE fingerprint recognition to confirm their identity. operational environment for the first ners, we will deal strongly machines will be trialled by Essex Police Initially the scheme will be time. with anyone found commit- Challenge cash in January. implemented on a voluntary basis. Currently, officers would have to arrest ting an offence. Where there ANOTHER winning idea The force has been chosen to help to Wendy Palmer, Head of the a person and take them to a suitably- is sufficient evidence of an from Pc Steve Joynes at pilot the new Project Lantern. Fingerprint Bureau, explained: “It is not equipped custody suite in order to be offence being committed we Rochford saw him organise a The force will have 10 traffic cars about targeting the average man on the able to establish a person’s identity. will pass files onto the Crown charity dodgeball challenge equipped with the hand-held electronic street but the scheme is being piloted to Annual savings of more than Prosecution Service for and raise £85 for the NSPCC machines, which will be used to try and target those who are looking to evade £2.2million nationally have been fore- possible prosecution. Full Stop campaign. identify people at the roadside to confirm being identified by the police.” cast, through time saved in pursuing “We would, however, like to Competing teams included the details given to police. Lantern is managed by PITO (the false identities. avoid this and encourage local youngsters, the district The machines will take a reading of Police Information Technology The pilot is scheduled for completion in those responsible to stop the council, rugby players, PC the person’s forefinger, and will then Organisation) and effectively allows the December 2007 and results will be activity and allow the site to World and the police. search the national fingerprint database identification of individuals in an analysed prior to a national roll-out. remain undisturbed.”

NEXT ISSUE: January 2007 COPY DEADLINE: December 20, 2006 THIS ISSUE PRINTED: December 1, 2006 The Law is edited by Heather Turner tel: 01245 491491 ext 55819 Published by Essex Police HQ, Chelmsford, Essex Printed by Northcliffe Press, Derriford, Plymouth