The Law The newspaper of Police Issue 309 July 1999

Planning Deployment policy means a .more even spread of skills the way forward for Essex STRIKING A AN intelligence-led, problem solving approach to policing is at the heart of proposals for implementing a consis- tent policing style for Essex. Following the Rural Policing Review, a policing style, based around commu- nity policing teams dedicated to a geographic area, is being BALANCE extended into urban areas. A NEW deployment "We have to ensure that we years ago to address concerns that Teams will be tasked with deploy and distribute our peo- officers could become narrow in understanding the needs of policy is bound to have by Norman Hicks the community, working with ple more effectively, ensuring outlook and skill if left in post too the community to achieve an inflated impact in that divisions and depart- long, making eventual redeploy- crime reduction and detec- its early stages, but the Head of Personnel John ment~have a balanced work- ment more difficult. tion, responding to calls for There have, however, been neg- assistance and tackling com- hope is that it will soon Rhymes, architect of the new force - in terms of experience munity safety problems. settle down, to provide policy, said: "The organisa- and skills - and that we are ative consequences of the tenure Co-ordinated tion has a decreasing budget, able to be more flexible and policy, such as excessive training a better increasing workloads and more responsive to the organi- costs and some loss of specialist Divisional and HQ-based skills and experience very challenging perform- satiods needs." skills and experience. services will be focused on supporting the community across the force. ance targets. Tenure was introduced some Continued on page 3 aolicintr teams. How to develop a co-ordi- nated approach, based on identifying problems, utilis- ing intelligence, and tasking community and divisional support teams to respond proactively, was the focus of a two-day senior managers' conference at Danbury last A COAST to coast bike ride Meanwhile, the Essex Air month. by officers is set Ambulance is also benefiting Chaired by Chief to boost the coffers of two from a gruelling canoe trek Constable David Stevens, the charities in the county. by Mick Barry, Divisional conference also looked at Members of the Admin Manager for the implementing the Underwater Search Team Force Information Room, Government's Best Value based at headquarters have and Mike Head, an engineer requirements, and other organised a different event for Alenia Marconi. issues likely to influence bi-annually for the last eight The 125 mile paddle from next year's Essex Policing years, and to date have Devizes to Westminster Plan, including the implica- raised about £10,000 for raised cash to the tune of tions of the Macpherson local causes. £770 for the Air Ambulance report, finance, IT and This year's exploits took and St Clare's Hospice. human resource issues. over 20 riders on a trek from The intrepid duo, both Whitehaven in Cumbria, to members of the Chelmsford Newcastle. Canoe Club, had a burning 2 Smart The riders were supported ambition to complete the by a back-up team driving famous trip and did so in vehicles on loan from Ford. just 23 hours, up against Other sponsors included BP, 'Oscar' more than 100 other pairs. who covered the cost of sup- 2 SMART 4 Drugs, Essex plying BP Greener Diesel to But it was no easy task. Police and Essex FM's the support vehicles. Mick Barry said: "It was ground breaking drugs edu- Proceeds from this year's an ambition in life and now cation roadshow, has scooped event are still being totted we can say we achieved it. a national award known as up and will be split between But I definitely have no wish the radio equivalent of an the Essex Air Ambulance to be able to say I did it Oscar. and Little Haven's Hospice. twice." For more details see page 3. 2 THE LAW, JULY 1999 I Campaign Discipline code Sgt DAVlD JONES, Chairman Joint Branch Board, continues his look at the new Police (Conduct) Regulations 1989, which came into effect in April. A MAJOR change in the ed at the hearing. for better regulations is the opportuni- The following punish- ty for a superintendent to ments can be given: sight of problems experienced ongoing issues and problems. administer a written warn- Dismissal - effective by minority groups in gener- To this end, a regional ing. This applies to non immediately meeting has been organised. complaint cases, where an Requirement to resign - albirstly the posters. This will take place at The officer has failed to meet the either immediately or after qu y Feedback has been mixed. Assembly Hall, Church required new standard set such other period as the tri- out in the code of conduct. bunal may specify IN April, following cers to use the posterstocon- Initiallv.", the concerns we House. Dean's Yard. the Macpherson front racism within the anticipated were displayed. Westminster, London SW~P A written warning can Reduction in rank - only be given where the offi- Report and the pub- ice as part of their cam- Some believed that they rein- 3NZ, on Friday, July 16, at effective immediately paigns to recruit more Offi- cer has admitted the failure lication forced negative stereotyping 10.30 for 11 a.m. Fine - of not more than Of cers from ethnic minority and were an insult. Admission is by warrant to meet standards. 13 day's pay recoverable M i n i S t e r i a l comunities~ Following a full explana- card. An officer can only have over a minimum of 13 weeks Priorities, the We wanted the posters tion, the motives are under- two written warnings Reprimand - which national Federation provoke debate; we knew stood and accepted. Few had recorded (they are valid for would be recorded in the offi- launched a campaign that some would uncom- alternative strategies for Update 12 months from the date cer's personal record fortable f hen confronting challenging racism through they are administered). Caution - which would to promote greater their own prejudices. negative stereotyping and Where an officer admits a not be recorded in the ofi- within the failure to meet standards We had no desire to rein- agreed that it was a factor cer's personal record. police service. force negative stereotypes, or both internally and external- on shift which would normally be We understood that there to affront colleagues or mem- ly. dealt with by way of written Review needed to be a debate about bers of black and Asian ori- ~h~ posterswere intended warning, but has two valid the unacceptable face of gin. to engender debate. They written warnings recorded, Another major difference system under the new procedures is racism both within the sew- At the Police Federation then the matter must be have certainly achieved this. THIS is now with the chief the Chief Constable's ice and within the wider Conference '99, a fringe ~h~~ were never intended to officers7G~~~~. referred to a formal hearing. community. One of the major changes Review. meeting was he1d which be the only solution to unfair- No decision was made at Any officer has the right to As part of the campaign, a sought to raise still further ness in the service. the Force Development of the new procedures is the series of posters were awareness of the negative 1, respect of racism, we Group meeting, as concerns standard of proof required to ask the Chief Constable to prove the misconduct. That review the decision of a designed to signpost our impact of racism in order to also need to be sure that we were being raised by some Misconduct Tribunal. That commitment to fighting promote a fairer and more appreciate all the issues. divisional commanders on standard is now based on racism. representative service. Dates are being arranged whether they could manage the balance of probabilities. review can relate to finding The Home Office guidance or punishment or both. The posters con- We need to review Our for the national Federation to an extended hour shiR sys- The Chief Constable will front negative stereotyping progress and consider f~rther meet with the National Black tem and implications on defines it as follows: and passive racism and to phases of the campaign. It ~~~~~~~~~~~~~i~ti~~on a reg- manpower, "In deciding matters of be asked to look at the deci- promote positive role mod- should be recognised that, ular basis. Once chief officers have fact the burden of proof lies sion of the Tribunal, he may agree with their decision, or els of black and Asian ofi- whilst this stage has concen- H~~~~~~,we need to set up looked at these concerns with the presenting officer, cers. and the tribunal must apply he may vary that decision. trated exclusively On our own apparatus to ensure hlly, they will make a rec- He can substitute a punish- We encouraged chief offi- racism, we should not lose that we are aware of the ommendation to the Force the standard of proof required in civil cases, i.e. ment but he cannot impose a Development Group which, harsher penalty. in turn, will have to support the balance of probabilities. The straightforward legal Where an officer has been I i the view of chief officers or dismissed, required to I not. definition of the civil stan- dard of proof is that the resign or reduced in rank Ballot adjudicator is convinced by and that decision has been endorsed by the Chief If they agree to the pro- the evidence that it is more likely or probable that some- Constable after a Chief posed system, a ballot of all Constable's Review, the offi- Federation members will thing occurred than that it did not occur. Relevant case cer has the right to appeal to take place. law makes it clear that the a Police Appeals Tribunal. The expected start date of degree of proof required The appeal can be lodged in HATCH any new system, I believe, respect of finding and pun- Associates increases with the gravity of will be put back to later in ishment or punishment -m- what is alleged- and its the year or, indeed, next potential consequences. It alone. year. therefore follows that, where Here is another major The issue of rest days, as an allegation is likely to ruin change; the appeal is to the I reported to you last an officer's reputation, Police Authority and not the month, is that all rest days de~rivethem of their liveli- Home Secretary. The tribunal consists of POLICE will count for regulation hood or seriously damage their career prospects, a tri- the following: purposes. a legally qualified chair- I am concerned that bunal should be satisfied to man MORTGAGES whatever system eventually a high degree of probability a member of the Police goes ahead the courts so as to be sure in their own & Remortgages (including Civil StafQ minds that what is alleged Authority should take notice of these has been proved." a retired or serving 99 and not dismiss them, as It concludes by stating Chief Officer (other Force) "4 reasons to freephone your ex-COZI~CZ~U~S:- was said by one divisional that an officer facing serious a retired officer of commander: "That courts consequences is entitled to appropriate federated rank. ignore rest days". expect a tribunal to give A Police Appeals Tribunal If we can put pressure on very careful consideration to has the power to reinstate them to respect officers' rest the evidence before an alle- an officer in his or her force Over a third of our Advisers are ex-Police - all days, then costs would come gation is found to be proved, andlor former rank (but not the tenns on any mortgage you've already been with exemplary records! - so we know better down to Essex Police. and ,the tribunals should to a particular post or offered! 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I THE LAW, JULY 1999 3 National Video drives safety home A THOUGHT-provoking film Anyone in the car breaking honour Action over increase demonstrating the dangers of the law, was given two choic- driving without a seatbelt has es, a fixed penalty ticket of STAFF at Force Information Room are The increase has coincided with the been shown to motorists fail- £20 or 20 minutes of their for drug dealing with a huge increase in non-999 introduction of Essex Police's new ing to belt up during a special time. If they opted for the lat- telephone calls. STORM command and control system. north Essex campaign. ter they were shown the video The calls are coming in either directly The problem is now being addressed. Drivers involved in acci- and given a brief talk by a roadshow from divisional personnel or as a result of The FIR Working Practices Group, with dents in Uttlesford District road safety officer. members of the public telephoning a Supt Bob Ward in the chair, has been are more likely to be killed or Insp Mark Harman, of 2 SMART 4 Drugs, the inno- police station and being transferred to reconvened to assess the situation and seriously injured than in any Bocking Traffic, said: "The vative drugs education road- FIR. seek solutions. other part of the county. campaign is a reminder to all show for youngsters devised Non-emergency calls to FIR rose from The group includes representatives As part of a joint initiative drivers that wearing seat- by Essex Police and Essex with Uttlesford District belts can save you from seri- ' 60,074 in January this year to 96,504 in from the Police Federation and civilian FM, has won the radio equiv- Council and Essex County ous injury or even death. The May - an increase of 61 per cent. staff union UNISON. alent of an Oscar. Council, Essex Police stopped video helps to demonstrate In May, non-emergency calls outnum- A report will go to the Operational The project was awarded drivers during checks on the realities of ignoring the the UK Commercial Radio bered 999s by almost 6-1. Policing Policy Group. three different days, at three message." Social Action Initiative at a different locations. prestigious ceremony in London. The trophy was presented to Essex FM promotions manager Pam Withrington and programme director Paul Chantler. Violence*victims More than 15,000 school- children in 30 schools have seen the 2 Smart 4 Drugs roadshow since it was launched three years ago. The official citation said: "The judges were not aware of a noisier or more relevant way to get across such an get instant help important message to a pre- Meanwhile, in Colchester The initiatives coincide Chelmsford division's cers to take immediate photo- cisely targeted audience." NEW initiatives to division, victims can summon with the announcement of a Polaroid cameras will be kept graphs of the scene of the Last year's roadshow, host- reduce the fear of help from police at the touch national Government cam- at police stations in attack, providing instant evi- ed by Essex FM DJ Paul victims of domestic of a button, thanks to the pro- paign to tackle violence Chelmsford, Maldon, South dence which can still be used Lovett and Children's BBC violence have been vision of alarms linked to against women, which Woodham Ferrers and if the victim, perhaps through presenter Kirsten O'Brien, fear, is reluctant to make a visited secondary schools Colchester Council's 24-hour encourages a multi-agency Southminster. launched in two helpline monitoring centre. approach. They will be used by offi- statement. throughout the county and areas of Essex. The cameras have been was supported by supermar- used in the United States for ket chain Sainsbury's. In Chelmsford divi- a couple of years, and were Another tour is planned for sion, four Polaroid cam- piloted in Britain by police in this autumn. eras have been spon- Hertfordshire. Essex FM managing direc- sored by High Chelmer Community Safety tor Rob van Pooss said: Inspector, Chris Macintosh, "Everyone in Essex should be Shopping Centre to said: "The aim of this initia- enormously proud of this enable the instant tive is to give more victims project which is fast gaining recording of the scene, the confidence to report national plaudits." and the victim's attacks, because this inde- injuries, in a domestic pendent evidence will remove situation. some of the threat they may feel under. The Colchester Mobile "One of our priorities in the Phone Company has also THEY say it's never too Chelmsford Division over the late to learn, but an elder- provided the division with next three years, as outlined ly woman who was learn- a number of mobile in our Crime and Disorder ing to drive probably did- phones, programmed only strategies, is to tackle violent n't think so. to ring the police, which crime and this includes The woman, who was in will be made available to domestic violence. "We are adopting a multi- her 70s, was involved in a victims who are at risk road accident whilst being Launching the Chelmford initiative: lnsp Chris Macintosh, Chief lnsp Dave Folkard agency approach together and have no other way of with Chelmsford and Maldon taught how to drive by an calling for help. and Kim Carlaw, deputy manager of High Chelmer shopping centre. 80-year-old friend. Domestic Violence Forum." New deployment policy will mean changes

continued from page l. anniversary of their service in any experience profile of the officer's cur- with the workforce, moving people to process that will occur naturally, on A combination of factors has stag- specialist role or within one division rent division, staff turnover in that meet organisational need and mak- an annual basis, linked to nated movement and resulted in a or department - including service division in particular specialist ing sure our resources are deployed appraisals so that movement of indi- very unbalanced skill and experi- completed before introduction of the areas, training investment and also in the most efficient way. viduals will be minimised to meet ence profile for the force. new policy - will be interviewed by a the contents of the review report. "There is no doubt that the identified needs and make best use Northern divisions have higher command team member. Said Mr Rhymes: "We had become impact in the beginning will cause of skill and experience." numbers of experienced officers and The interview will cover changes constrained by tenure and move- concern, which managers will need The new policy comes at a time relatively few probationers, whereas in role during the previous five ment to maintain a balanced work- to manage carefully," said Mr when Essex Police boundaries are southern divisions have the oppo- years, time away from core policing, force had stagnated, to the extent Rhymes. expanding and shift patterns are site. planned career moves and the offi- that we had lost the flexibility to use Process also under scrutiny. Changes to the Metropolitan cer's own views on deployment. our people to best effect." "There is enormous change in our boundaries next vear look set to Report Every officer on joining signs up to "The process has to start some- organisation at the present exacerbate this situation. the fact they may be deployed any- where. There will be a first to be moment," said Mr Rhymes. The new policy is intended to The manager will add his or her where within Essex Police District. interviewed and a first to be moved, "Managers need to be deeply replace tenure in such a way that observations and send a report to However, the local agreement, as set but eventually it will settle down involved with the change that is the positive aspects are retained. Staff Development section, which out in Policy Guidelines, will contin- and the process will apply to every- occurring, and take time to explain It will facilitate both a short-term will consider each officer's suitabili- ue to govern factors such as maxi- body. to people why it is needed and make programme, to create a balanced ty for redeployment. mum travelling distances. "The important fact to stress is what is a difficult process more workforce and enable the balance to Factors to be considered before "The deployment policy is trying that it is not a selection process, it is understood and accepted," he said. be maintained in the long-term. reaching a final decision will focus to kick start an on-going process of a deployment process," he said. See page 8 for update on the Officers reaching the fifth on organisational need such as the ensuring that we can be flexible "As time goes on it will become a shift pattern review.

For dis~lavadvertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 4 THE LAW. JULY 1999 Lottery A taxing experience I READ with interest the not be aware of the huge owned up and informed All this has been at enor- loser front page story in the June 'cock-up' made recently by the everyone of the mistake. mous expense to the DVLA issue of The Law concerning DVLA in respect of the excise They are now having to who will doubtless be passing I WAS fortunate indeed to the joint DVLA and Essex duty payable on motorcycles. refund £5 to all the motorcy- this on to the motorists at be a prizewinner in the Police campaign against In anticipation of the recent cle owners who have paid too some stage. Strangely DVLA April draw of the Essex untaxed vehicles. Budget, somebody at the much in the interim. There say that it is not possible for Police Sports Association Whilst I fully support this DVLA took it upon them- was also the ludicrous situa- them to investigate and lottery. initiative and have no sympa- selves to anticipate a £5 tion whereby owners who had apportion blame to anybody June arrived and I had thy with those who attempt increase in the annual duty sent in postal applications for within their organisation. still not received my win- to avoid paying for that which for larger motorcycles, and tax with the old amount on As yet I have not had my nings. most of us have to, I do how- correspondingly increased all the forms, had them returned cheque from them, and will I checked with HQ, only ever feel that the DVLA the charges. This increase requesting an increased pay- be interested to see just how to be told: "Glad you rang. should get their own house in was never made in the ment, and then returned long it takes them. I've had your cheque here order first. Many of those Budget and it was several again when the mistake was Pc Graham Snellin for ages. It's the Data supporting this campaign will weeks later that the DVLA realised. Braintree Protection Act. I am not allowed to search for your address." Has the world gone mad, or what? The Act was never Credit for the intended to make life difi- cult for another section of the same organisation, act- ing in a fair and reasonable manner, or perhaps I am on another planet. I know pensioners are often described as unsung heroes dinosaurs, but am I really that much out of touch? Could I suggest that in I REFER to issue 308 of dation that civilianisation But most importantly, to the out- future, force lottery win- The Law - June 1999. I, of will no longer be pursued. standing work Out by staff ners should be announced the Headquarters Fingerprints and with the invitation to con- course, was delighted to However, I feel that recognition Photographic departments, without tact Dick Soward on exten- see the editor's coverage of should be given to all the staff whose. . -- .- - - - - such excellent sion 54123, Chelmsford -- (01245) 491491? the top position obtained 'behind the scenes' who provide results could not have been See you soon Only then will lucky by Essex Scenes of Crime support, such as laboratory tech- achieved. Their contribution should I WOULD like to send my prizewinners be sure of Officers in relation to fin- nicians, intelligence officers, not be forgotten. grateful thanks to everyone receiving their dues. Ds Ian Ellison who sent me cards, gifts and Scenes of Crime Ex-Pc Frank Holden gerprint identifications administrators and typing serv- flowers whilst I was off on Colchester and the HMIC recornmen- ices who prepare the evidence. Thurrock 'enforced' sick leave. I It was nice to know so many people cared. I hope to return to work in early July and look forward to seeing everyone. Many thanks, once again Gwen Seabrook Club Steward Bars Sports Pavilion

I WOULD like to congratu- searches for property, Best value? late the Essex Police Dog drugs and explosives. Section on their Open Day Handlers were always I NOTE with interest the held at Sandon on June 5. available to answer ques- recent advertisement in As a retired officer with tions put to them. Personnel Bulletins for a fond memories of when we Overall, it was a very Chief Inspector, Best Value - would call upon our dog successful day and Corporate Support, Headquarters. section to help with inves- extremely good for public I assume that the first task tigations, I joined many relations. It was also great for the successful applicant, to see former dog handler members of the public who a police officer being paid at were given the opportunity Mick Gurden back on the least £34,518 a year, will be of meeting our handlers unit as Inspector supervis- to assess the value for money and their dogs. ing the activities. of his or her post. Demonstrations were Len White Chris Booth given in obedience work, Sergeant criminal pursuit and Chelmsford Chelmsford Traffic Ways of cutting costs WITH reference to my letter on budget cuts affix an appendix to a Force Order detailing and the response by Mr Clark in the April the force strategy? edition of The Law, I Was astounded to see The headline above Mr Clark's letter read: that the cost of the leaflets together with the 'Small price to pay for a safe county.' I may be internal circulation amounted to about the missing the point here, but how do you imag- annual salary of one new constable. ine that throwing away nearly £14,000 from I appreciate that it is necessary for the the annual police budget is going to make council taxpayers of this county to be kept Essex a safer county? informed on how their money is spent. Would On the question of savings, has anyone con- it not have been more effective to make sidered the cost of sending The Law out by abstracts of the auditor's report available for post to pensioners, police widows and consultation at public libraries or on the web- Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinators? Dare I site? suggest that those of us falling into the above I would question how many people actually categories pay a subscription in order to read the leaflets accompanying the council receive The Law? After all, we should all be tax demand. doing our bit to ensure that the police budget ~LY~~~LI.C-~.~~.~.II~.*IY~~V~~~U~.I~.I~.III~~~~~~L~~~~YLI~CIT~~~~.~~,-~-On the question of the internal circulation is 'pent in an efficient way. ~~~.~~.I~-~YD~~U.U.WI.I~~L-~*~.M-.~~.-PI~~-II~I~I~I~J~.LI~~~PI~ M A Holland (retired) MI- ~-b..TOI-P~---~w-uu..d~ -.IC*-b..~--U1Wo,--*=-~*I.'~qu Of leaflets, it nothave been ,-heaper to -h~~-d~~~~~~~-~t-~~-~ Southend THE LAW, JULY 1999 5 Operation Tourist LEO roars in to target by Alyson Intelligence programme designed in-house unsafe Mountney to replace former EPICS application A NEW book which takes an systems to make the infor- penalties, and later it will be coaches affectionate look at policing mation that has not always linked with command and the capital has been pro- AN IT intelligence been readily available, easier duced, with all profits going The schedule for rolling and buses to the Police Pensioners' system piloted in to access. out the system to other divi- COACHES and buses are to Housing Association. the Chelmsford Custody sions is as follows: be targeted in a nationwide London Police - Their WE CAN DO Kt FOR YOU Basildon is due to get the safety operation this sum- Stories is described as a division has - It is already connected svstem in earlv" Aumst.U, fol- mer. with the system that enables study of "80 years at the proved so success- ing very well for us here. It's by ~~~l~~,stansted The crackdown - code- sharp end" of policing. ful it is being good news." the user to look at previous Airport, Colchester, Clacton, named Operation Tourist - is Copies of the 198-page convictions, video stills taken ~~~i~t~~~and finally being staged to ensure that extended across LEO - chosen as a name, in custody, etc. paperback, at £7.99 each Rayleigh and Southend, who trippers and holidaymakers not an acronym - is being Shortly, the system should (free UK post and packing) the force. are due to get the system in are travelling in safety. can be ordered bv credit card LEO has been linked with other computer also be linked UP to fixed mid October. Essex Police will be one of on 01584 877456, or by send- designed in-house by IT more than 40 forces in ing your details, together Developments, and , Scotland and Wales working alongside the with a cheque to Merlin replaces the EPICS Vehicle Inspectorate to carry Unwin Books, 7 Corve intelligence application. out roadside safety checks at Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, The new system is user 60 locations, making it the SY8 1DB. friendly and does not biggest operation of its kind Cheques should be made require any specific train- ever staged in Br$ain. payable to Merlin Unwin ing. Information does not Operation Tourist, which Books. have to be written onto a has been staged every sum- mer since 1994, is being TO order your history of form first - it is keyed in directly by either an officer repeated because of continu- Essex Police print ing concern about the road- A perfect gift for Christmas, or a member of staff from birthdays, retirement or just a the Divisional Intelligence worthiness of buses and coaches. personal memento. Unit. Framed print (dark wood with gold System Dangerous inlay) Last summer's crackdown Once the information is £65.49 + £7.50 p&p resulted in 97 of the 2,122 entered into the system, a Now available as an coaches examined nation- freetext-based search will unframed print wide being so dangerous that find any word in any docu- 6535.00 +£1.50 p&p they were ordered off the ment, making it easy to find. road immediately. The faults The six-week trial cut Each of the 999 prints is indi- included loose wheel nuts vidually numbered. If you would through a backlog in process- and defective brakes and like to reserve a special number ing information at steering. (perhaps your collar number) Chelmsford division. please ring Sue Custerson first to In Essex, 30 coaches were Local Intelligence Officer check availability. stopped for examination on Judith Bridges said: 'We're the M25 at Thurrock. Three really pleased with it. We You can order your own had serious defects, which copy of Mick Ewins exclusive were working with a con- resulted in them being painting by contacting: stant backlog but now the ordered off the road immedi- Sue Custerson, Blue Lamp inputing is done on a day to ately and another three were Prints, 22 Butfield View, St day basis. given notice to have minor Albans, Herts, AL1 2QL. Tel. "It's taken some of the faults rectified. Seventeen 01727 843872. pressure off us and it's work- drivers were found to have worked excess hours. No-one should be delayed Changes on way for more than 30 minutes while each of this year's checks is being carried out, in payroll system unless a serious defect is dis- covered. the back, there FOLLOWING work under- ers who are paid through the would spln after writing a letter to Essex Police Supt John Buckley, of Avon can be a cage taken in the Financial local government pension suggesting that police cars should have prisoner and Somerset Constabulary, Services Department annual scheme, who will continue to behind the driv- cages like those used in the USA. which is co-ordinating the plan, formal member be paid by Essex County operation nationally, said: er and passen- She received a letter In reply glvlng details of our approval was obtained at the Council. ger seats, so it 'We apologise in advance for Police Authority's Strategy Although some changes vehicles and an lnvltatlon to HQ Garage. Lauren, 9, would save the any inconvenience caused by and Budget Panel on July 27 will be necessary these will and her Mend Harriet, 8, were allowed a day off passenger hav- these safety checks, but they 1998 to go out to competitive be kept to a minimum. school to visit Headquarters, hosted by John are being made in the inter- ing to go in the tender for the provision of a However, the most significant Gorton, Transport Services Manager. ests of the passengers, and payroll service. change will be that Essex back with the other road users, to ensure On June 11 1999, Computer Police Finance Department, The girls were shown around the garage and prisoner. shown the "Saturday night specialwvehicle used at they arrive safely at their Management Group, CMG, Exchequer Section, will be yours sincerely, destinations." were awarded the contract to responsible for the processing Southend which has a prisoner cage. The date of Operation provide a payroll bureau and administration of the (Miss) Lauren They were also taken for a spln around the skid Tourist and the checkpoint service. new system. Jones pan, where our photographer caught up with them. locations are being kept con- Essex County Council will (aged 9) 9 Retired fidential. no longer perform this func- L 4 This will include all police tion. officers, support staff and It is intended that when Sad and disturbing case of neglected horses fc r WLO Barry retired police officers. further information is avail- NOT all the animals that stables in Stansted, together and another seven animals A woman was found guilty The new service is scheduled able it will be disseminated to wildlife liaison officers deal with the RSPCA and British had to be taken away for at Chelmsford magistrates to commence from November all staff and pensioners who with are wild. Horse Society, where horses immediate treatment. Court of eight charges of cruel- 1, 1999 and will include will be affected by the Wildlife liaison officer PC had suffered severe neglect. A grey mare with a tumour ty by neglect and sentenced to mileage and expenses pay- change. BawWright found a case he Avet ordered theimmediate and a pony with two months in prison and dis- Barry G Faber dealt with particularly sad ments. destruction of a Shetland pony bowel and stomach cancer also qualified for keeping horses This will not affect pension- Exchequer Accountant and disturbing. J~~~~ 1998 he visited a to prevent further suffering had to be destroyed. for ten years. For display advertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 mittee, and Chief Insp Dave and 'Tomo' Thompson from the Royal Milita Halsey learned ride it Police run the 4x4 fun day tombola. TO ALL in time for Sunday. POLICE PERSONNEL Reaching for the sky

PAY AS YOU GO SPECIAL Constable Lena Worrow takes to She said: "I will be strapped to the instruc- the air next month for a charity sky dive tor and we will free fall for 5,000 feet before No Contract over Oxford. opening the parachute." Easy to u-nd pocket sized The 20 year old, based at Clacton, will Lena, a Special for 18 months, will not be U Up to 2 hogrs talk time I3days standby jump from 10,000 feet for a tandem freefall able to train for the August 18 dive until she U Free leather case dive to raise money for the Special gets to the airfield on the day. Constabulary and Essex Police Benevolent Anyone wanting to sponsor her can contact Cl Free inear charger Funds, Essex Air Ambulance and St John her on 01255 432638, or via Clacton Police 20 minutes FREE air time for the month of July only Ambulance. Station. ALL FOR ONLY SCT9.99 Memories of a young FOUR months training at dy, who did the shopping and Police HQ in Chelmsford con- cooked the main meal. cluded with an address by the Breakfast, tea and supper was by retired $ Chief Constable, Captain Peel. one's own responsibility. Yes, My first posting was to we had a curfew when off duty Harwich, where I was accom- - llpm was the latest one the magistrates' court modated in single men's quar- could be out, unless official Harwich. Crime was notl ters with seven other proba- authorisation was granted. like todafs levels and tioners. court agenda would be bl: It was fun and I enjoyed the gloves Nevertheless the court W( comradeship which existed in As single men we found sit. The inspector of po I those davs. ways of making other arrange- would attend and resent Our salary was £2 10s Od ments! chairman of the bench wit Call free 0800 980 98 28 to place your order per week, paid in cash by the One was expected to show pair of white gloves, as a Quoting Ref LawISU2 Superintendent, who deducted initiative and deal efficient bol of a crimeless period. £l 10s Od for food. with all matters. My next posting W We had a delightful landla- One memory centres around Pilgrims Hatch.

8 THE LAW. JULY 1999

OFFICERS were com- during the investigation. mended by Chief Its success was due to Constable David Stevens the perseverance and for a successful investiga- dedication of all those tion, following discovery involved in identifying of 35-year-old Maldon the victim and gathering kebab shop owner Fevsi vital evidence, in particu- Demir's body encased in lar from members of the concrete at the rear of his Turkish community, shop in April 1997. along with excellent Supt Brian Storey, D1 preparation and presen- Bob Seals, D1 David tation of evidence during Hughes, Ds Richard the trial. Detective A man and woman were Constables Jonathon convicted of manslaugh- Cornish, Roy Rush, ter at Chelmsford Crown Stephen Rawson, James Court on December 3, Hayter and Police 1998 and each sentenced Constables Lisa Pitcher, to six years imprison- Richard Ford and Jenny ment. Bailey received commen- The man received a fur- dation certificates at a ther two years imprison- ceremony in June, for the ment for concealment of

sionalism they displayed its lawful burial. Photo: HQ Photographic Pc poet ESSEX Police has welcomed at large the publication of Her Shift patterns Majesty's Inspector of WEST Midlands Pc Andrea Constabulary's report into Sakinah Reynolds launches Police Integrity. her second book of poetry this Deputy Chief Constable month, to benefit under-priv- Charles Clark, said many of ileged children in inner-city the issues raised in the areas. report are already in being in The book Police at Large is Essex, or are being consid- described as "a poetic expres- under review ered. He said: "It is essential for sion of policing experiences". been carrying out an exercise PLANS to alter shift the people of Essex to have Andrea is an executive on paper to see how the pro- confidence in their police. We member of the National patterns for officers bv Alvson Mountnev posal would work by applying have a good track record of Black Police Association and and support staff the numbers of staff avail- the public relations executive dealing with officers whose providing opera- able for deployment to an behaviour does not meet the of the West Midlands Black group is minded to agree to seven rest days in any 28 day extended hours system. Police Association. tional, 24-hour this pattern, nothing will be period, and vary even Their findings will come standards expected and will continue to do so." Issues cover are next up put into practice until exten- between divisions. under careful consideration for discussion by sive consultation is carried The extended hours system at the on july 14. The poems address various the force develop- out among all the personnel would involve working three Supt JohnVcoyle, head of it will affect. 11-hour days followed by HOCKLEY and Hawkwell issues, including diversity, ment group on July research and projects, said: sexism, child protection, the The aim behind the shift three rest days. Start times "The Chief Officers are Old People's Welfare Committee would like to hear impact of change, public per- 14. review is to standardise would vary to allow cover adamant that there will be working hours for officers across the 24 hours, and the from ex police officers, willing ceptions and ever-increasing The proposal which is full and frank debate, and if demands on operational and support staff working the pattern would also allow for to spend time fitting smoke on the table is for an the view of the group is that police officers. 24-hour shift system in the two nine-hour training days and carbon monoxide alarms, extended hours shift pat- the proposal will work opera- Copies at £9.99 each can be Force Information Room, within a 12-week period. or driving the group's tionally, then the next stage ordered via the West tern, but this has not Traffic, and on division, while Like the current system, minibus on a rota system to Midlands Black Police been finalised. allowing some flexibility there would be four shifts is full consultation with ferry the elderly to its day Association, c10 MS Vicky This recommendation is locally. - with two shifts working and staff." centre. Smith, General Secretary, due to be discussed by Chief Currently, two shift sys- two on rest day at any one The stafforganisations, the Contact Mrs Carol Warren Tally Ho Training Centre, Officers prior to the group's tems are in use in Essex. time. Federation and Unison, are at the day centre in Southend Edgbaston, Birmingham, B5 meeting. Both are based on the tradi- During recent weeks divi- both involved in agreeing Road, Hockley, tel. 01702 7RN. If the force development tional eight-hour shift with sions, FIR and Traffic have how staffwill be consulted. 206208, if interested. A guide to food safety and your summer barbecue SUMMER is here and it is raw foods, especially raw Don't prepare these foods too oven, then take them Keep serving bowls covered time to get the barbecues out meat and poultry. far in advance. straight to the barbecue to to protect food from dust and for alfresco cooking and eat- Make sure all cooking and At all times, keep foods to finish off. insects. ing. eating utensils and work sur- be cooked away from foods Cook poultry, sausages, Eat food as soon as it's There are certain guide- faces are spotlessly clean which are ready to eat. burgers and chopped or ready. Bacteria, even E coli and lines to follow though to before use. If possible, keep meats, sal- minced meats so that they Salmonella, are killed by Thoroughly clean all cook- avoid upset stomachs when Defrost frozen meats and ads and other perishable are piping hot throughout. thorough cooking. ing and eating utensils and cooking outdoors. Last year poultry (in the fridge or foods in the fridge until just Never eat these meats rare. Bacteria spread quickly work surfaces after use. ,there were over 105,000 microwave) fully before cook- before you are ready to During cooking, if food and keeping cooked and Throw away any perish- reported cases of food poison- ing, unless the cooking cookleat them. starts to burn on the outside, uncooked food separate and able food that has been left ing in the UK - reported cases instructions state otherwise. raise the grill height or covered reduces the risk of out at ambient air tempera- are just the tip of the iceberg, Light the barbecue well in reduce the heat of the char- bacterial cross-contamina- ture for more than a couple of almost 10 million people suf- advance, make sure you use coal (dampen coals slightly or tion. If you have taken the Don't leave perishable fer stomach upsets each year. enough charcoal and wait partially close air vents). hours, and all food scraps trouble to prepare food foods out in the warm air. Facts to note: until it is glowing red (with a Keep raw and cooked and used paper plates, into a hygienically, do not let germs Once outdoors, perishable food poisoning bacterium powdery grey surface) before meats apart. Don't handle covered rubbish bin. contaminate it from other foods should be kept cold in a starting to cook. cooked foods with utensils Other left-overs should be can multiply to 1 million in raw foods, soiled equipment cool bag with ice packs until Wash salads and raw veg- that have touched raw meats. stored in clean, covered con- less than 7 hours. or people, pets and pests. they are ready to cookleat. etables well to remove all Everyone should wash tainers in the fridge and horsefly can carry 2 mil- Wash hands before touch- If possible, pre-cook all traces of soil and any insects. their hands before eating. eaten within 48 hours. lion bacteria. ing foods and after handling poultry in the microwave or THE LAW, JULY 1999 9 The pain of those left behind by suicide We're on track A ONE-day conference addressing the issues faced THE mammoth until further notice. They by those bereaved by suicide task of prepar- 2% k$;>8hw;&<~w"y&%&~-, will become a reserve takes place in Norwich in September. ing Essex Police !:M~-~~ S- I&

- ~ he left last month, and PC and a bank has distributed a ...... Mrs Adams. 1 who----- lives with number of forms to all branch her son in Epsom, Surrey, is Jason Rodd, of Harlow, who had clocked up seven years secretaries concerning a new the widow of former ESSEX Police Headquarters Unison branch secretary with Essex Police when he credit card that has no annu- Southend Borough officer was one of the stop-off points Lee Robson said afterwards: also retired in June. al fee and charges competi- Edwin Adams. during a visit to the UK by "It went pretty well. He was tive rates. A further retirement last has arranged a number of Retirements the General Secretary of the originally one of the founders Should anyone be interest- month was that of PC coach outings. Robert Ailward, based at Nicaraguan Workers' Front, of the trade union movement ed, they should contact their Supt Bob Good has The first, on Sunday, retired after more than 30 Clacton, after 25 years' serv- Jose Angel Bermudez. in Nicaragua, under the own branch secretary. August 22, is a visit to years' service with Essex ice. He was welcomed by Somoza government, when Tony Cooper Hampton Court Palace and Police. He was formerly in Assistant Chief Officer trade%unions were illegal, Gardens, leaving HQ at charge of the Essex Police Obituaries (Support) Philip Onions, prior to the revolution. He is Mariners' 9.30am. Tickets (including Training Centre. Ex Sgt Christopher before joining in a general one of two survivors of that coach) are £16 adults, £13 Chief Insp Kevin Clark (known as Reg), who discussion about trade union time." reunion children and £14 OAPs. Doyland also retired last served from 1947 to 1976 at activity in Nicaragua and The main purpose of Mr WERE you a member of the On Wednesday, November month after more than 30 Colchester, Colchester Europe. Bermudez's visit to Britain Marine Section? 17, the West End musical years' service. He was for- Traffic, Brentwood and After lunch, Mr Bermudez was to attend the Unison On September 11, the The Lion King - expected to merly-- operations manager at Clacton, has died at the age was given a presentation by annual conference last Essex Police Marine Section be the new smash hit - will be Thurrock. of 77. the Essex Police Unison month. Sgt Terence Hymas, of will be celebrating its 50th the destination. Tickets are Retired Sgt Clifford Branch women's officer, He said: "I am very grateful Colchester, retired on July 2 anniversary with a special £30, including coach. (Sutty) Fenton, of Thorpe Gerardine Berry, and Polly to Unison and to the after 30 years' service, event at Benfleet Yacht Club. The very popular Bay, has died aged 86. He Smith, Unison Suffolk Nicaragua Solidarity including ten with the Efforts are being made to Thursford Christmas carol served from 1936 to 1966 County Branch and National Campaign for making my contact as many former Metropolitan Police. with Southend Borough Women's Committee mem- concert takes place on Sgt Martin Lucking, visit here possible. members of the section as Constabulary. ber, on women's issues - a Saturday, November 20. based at Basildon, will com- "It gives me the chance to Former Pc Eric Groom, of trade union perspective. possible. Tickets, again including trav- plete more than 29 years' bring recent information Great Leighs, has died, aged This was followed by a tour If you were ever a member el, are £19.50 each. service, including almost from Nicaragua and let peo- 77. He retired in 1975, when of police HQ, meeting Unison of the section please contact Anyone interested in any of seven in the Army, when he ple know about the trade either Sgt Andy Masson, at he was serving in the Force members in the workplace these outings should contact retires on medical grounds on union position there, and Rayleigh on 01268 775533 or Information Room, after 26 and also visiting the photo- social secretary Shirley July 11. forge closer links with people Sgt Bob Hollington on 01621 Turner on Extension 50666 years' service. He leaves a graphic and fingerprint Also retiring on medical over here as well." 785961. or fax 50665. grounds, on July 18, will be widow, Betty. departments and FIR.

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CONFUSION over time off for force sport has prompted force sports secre- tary John Stonehouse to clarify the issue. THE No 5 Regional PAA Golf 18-hole individual stableford But his crowning moment He said: "Applications for time off for Championships returned to competition in the afternoon. was when he holed his second sport should, in the majority of cases, Essex again this year, hosted Essex Police haven't had a shot to the very difficult 24th be made via a form A98. this time by the City of winner in any of the competi- hole at Warley Park, which is "This is for people representing Essex London Police. tions since 1981, when Bob stroke index 1 on the card. Police, albeit it is probably in PAA Seventy-six players from Hayes and Bob Cameron won This meant that he carded activities. The only time form A98a nine forces enjoyed a warm their trophies. a two for five points for an should be used is when an officer has and sunny day's golf at This year, however, one of eagle on this par 4 hole, been selected to represent the 'PM. Warley Park Golf Club, our players triumphed in the which is no mean achieve- "All A98s are administered via divi- Brentwood (unlike last year stableford, Pc Andy Dalgleigh ment for any golfer, whatever sional commanders and have no need to when Essex hosted the event (Southend) winning the the standard. be sent to me, as force sports secretary. in near monsoon conditions at Surrey Constabulary Andy is pictured (left) with "The only time I would receive an Five Lakes Golf Club). Stableford Trophy, with an his trophy, which he hopes to application would be when an A98a was The championships consist- excellent score of 43 points. defend successfully next year being sent via the force sports secretary ed of an 18-hole medal compe- This was also with two in Hertfordshire. to chief officers for approval for nation- tition in the morning, with an 'blobsn on his card. Nick Padmore a1 representation."

Proum d tradition roker Cup

-- m------p ------. Suot- . Mick. . Bennine collects the- Croker AS we approach the The advantage of these Wallace, Alan Husk, Gary The majority of the C~rnfrnm then ACClOl Genffrev -- ..p-.. --.-.. ---W ,-, ---...-, Markham. turn of century sporting competitions is that Frankin, Sue Bunting, Gill Southend team were not the the they are open to all staff, Marr and Sue Bakewell have star performers, but the gen- future Southend team after they had given their the change in police officers, support- - staff all been champions and in uine sportsmen and women. entries. near neighbours a real run policy for force ind special constables, pro- many cases excelled at other who would turn up come This resulted in the Force for their money over the ~ast it is per.apS vided they are members of sports. rain, hail or shine, to be just Sports Association revising year. their divisional sports club. Football and cricket have one part of the team. the rules, to cap entrants to As we approach the next appropriate that It has never been necessary seen the likes of Paul The defining moment in 20 per division. This did not millennium, the Croker Cup the Croker Cup to be an elite athlete to take Gammon, Martin Odey, Neil the last ten years came early deter Southend and their has stood the test of time. approaches its 50th part. The steady joggers can Hudson, Paul Bates, Alan on. It was a cold and frosty teams went from strength to However, with increasing birthday. have just as much enjoyment Hurley, Joe Wrigley and winter Sunday morning in strength to retain the trophy demands upon the service representing their division Leigh Norris. Badminton has the grounds of Essex Year after Year. and the review of force sport, The presented and still score points. recently been dominated by University at Colchester. This year the cup was pre- the competition is changing to the force in 1951 by The achievement of Car1 Chinnery, Julie Gowen The wet, muddy and hilly at a quiz night in the its format year to Albert Croker, has pro- Southend division over the and Mick Thorp. track - and it was only one Southend Club Room by day vided the foundation for past ten Years has been with- hill, two laps - was the venue ACC(O) Geoffrey Markham, Champions the retiring chairman of the Hopefully, this necessary sporting out precedent. While they for the Essex Police annual have had their fair share of Jim Cousen (snooker) ad cross country championships. Force Sports Association. change will both retain and between divisions since talented sportsmen and Julie Askem (table tennis) The faces of the organisers He has been a sterling sup- generate new enthusiasm that date. women, the secret of their are national champions ad and opposition dropped in porter of force sport through- ensure the Croker Cup pro- The first winners were success has been team work MO Cha~linhas also had her disbelief as the Southend out his service. vides the necessary sporting Colchester division, who and team spirit. share of success. team trooped from their He also presented the run- base for the next 50 Years. since then have been out- Some truly exceptional per- The girls' swimming coach and double decker bus, ners-up trophy to Rayleigh Mick Benning right winners or shared the formers have turned out for Debbie Jones, to heavily outnumber any division for the first time, cup on 12 occasions. Southend over the ten years. Karen other division. Other early winners were Individuals who have gone on Bainbridge' Lyndsay Jones The sight of ROY Clark, ) 1 the old Romford and to represent the force and, in and Nicky Graham have been L Stan Czuba and Dave Lowe unbeatable. Brentwood divisions. a few cases, the British Police struggling around the course Clacton division were at a national level. Other prominent pertom was the onlv sn11r the nther CONCERT ON THE LAWN L :-..I-->-> n---ini--1. d -I------11 el-b--- uave l~lc~uueuraul ~I~L-K In the athletics arena John Southend runners needed to prominent in the 1950s and (swimming), Ian Clark, Peter Clyde, Chris Vale, Sue Hall, Sunday, July 11, 2.30pm have won the cup on six occa- Donovan, Paul Kreyling ensure they stayed ahead of II II sions. Andy Down, Barry Ansell, (golfl, Dave Murray (squash), the CID trio. Basildon have been victori- Sue Clark, Tim Enstone, Mark Wheeler (tennis) and Needless to say, Southend 11 Sports Field, HQ 11 ous three times, Grays nine Paul Bird, Andy Dalgleish, Dave Gilbey and Dave Clark won comfortably and this Damon Bainbridge, Bert event set the tone for all 11 Come early - stay late 11 times and, since amalgama- (fishing). tion in 1969, Southend divi- FEATURING sion now lead the field with 13 outright victories. Essex Police Band They have dominated the World Cup cricket welcome last decade and, thr~ughout DURING the visit to Chelmsford cif teams HM Royal Marines Trumpet Corps the 1990s, have now complet- taking part in thecricket World Cup in May, RAF Regimental Band Brass Section ed ten consecutive years as the Mayor and Mayoress of the borough, Bill winners of the Croker Cup. and Pamela Lane, held a reception to W -. -.- .--N!$folk_ Policl(t_S_t_eee! Band --V-- All of the popular sports come the Bangladesh contingent. The ~eceedersRock Band are involved, ranging from This took place at the Chancellor Hall, football, athletics, swimming, Market Road, Chelmsford and among t plus many other attractions netball, squash, through to guests was Chief Insp (Operations) Ranjit race walking. Manghnani, currently seconded to Tickets: In advance E5 adults, E2 children under 10; For the less active, snooker Chelmsford division for six months from his On the day E6 and £3. and darts are available and, home force, the Ministry of Defence Police. Available from: Wendy Holden 01245 452651 in recent years, hockey and Chief Insp Manghnani is pictured (right) ladies' football have been presenting the Essex Police plaque to the II In aid of Essex Hospices and Macmillan Nurses and in introduced. Bangladesh World Cup Cricket team manag- honour of Geoffrey Markham, retired ACC(Operations), Sports that have been er Tanveer Muzhar Islam, on behalf of divi- as a tribute for all his work for Essex Police and the dropped include pistol and sional commander Supt Brian Storey, who community of Essex. rifle shooting and tug of war. was unable to attend. 12 THE LAW, JULY 1999 I

'Ballykissangel'? Wendy's performance gave Andrew Eves and Dave Birkett. On Friday, November 19 Essex a strong chance in the the veterans' event. Burnham (Chelmsford) gave The control he missed was and will be looking forward to leave Chelmsford by coach mixed team event. Andrew Eves (Epping) him the novice title in a time hidden from view in a small next year's challenge, whi for a weekend in Dublin, for This was a very close run moved up from the novice of 63 min 12 sec. gully, but despite crossing the will be in Northumbria, only £99 plus insurance. contest and, despite good per- event last year, finishing in This is the second year in a hill several times, he was sionally booked for M Price includes coach, two formances from Dave Birkett 23rd place in the men's open. row that Essex has won this unable to find it. To his credit June 5,2000. nights' accommodation and (Chelmsford) and Pete Bryan Unfortunately Andrew event. Gary completed the rest of Anyone interested in hav- breakfast, visits to (Chelmsford Traffic), Essex could not maintain his good Bad luck to Gary Simpson the course. ing a go at this event, Ballykissangel and were pipped at the post into start and finished in a time of (Maldon), who finished the After the event Wendy and wanting to know more about Waterford, plus the services second place by 106 min 52 sec. novice event knowing that he Jason were presented with Orienteering can contact of a tour manager. Warwickshire. Essex had mixed fortunes could not find one of the con- trophies by the ACC of the Dave Birkett (extension Bookings to John Dave did very well to finish in the novice event. A brilliant trols, which meant he was host force, West Mercia. 60143) or Wendy Welham Stonehouse on 58888 by July in 9th spot in the men's open performance by Jason disqualified. Everybody enjoyed the event (extension 60831). 20 at the verv latest. and Pete a creditable 8th in Basildon retain the cup BASILDON have retained the Charrington Southend, but perhaps rather more surprising- min 49 sec. Cup Athletics Championship they wrested ly from Thurrock, who have lingered in the Performance of the afternoon, which subse- away from Southend and Harlow last year. wilderness somewhat since they last won the quently earned him the distinction of the over- This year's opposition came inevitably from trophy in 1988. all Victor Ludorum Trophy, was by Thurrock's The championships, once again dedicated to Paul Starns, whose superb efforts in the men's the memory of Maurice Brazier, who passed hammer, long jump, javelin, shot putt and dis- away in 1993, boasted several fine performanc- cus amassed a total of 26 points, out of es throughout the afternoon. Thurrock's final points tally of 81 for their These included retention of the Maurice third place. Brazier trophy, awarded for the veterans' Although well down on last year's record 170 zoom, by 'super-fit' vet Davie Joseph competitors, this year's overall turnout of 84, (~asildon). in light of force sport time off restrictions and Thew were other fine pe the poor weather forecast, must be considered Basildon's Liz Chalk, Colchester's Paula a success and testament to the future of the Bradley, southend's Sue Bunting, Harlow's competition. Tanya Payton and Thurrock's Nick Coston. Basildon's divisional commander Denis Mr Markham presents Paul Starns Basildon's Trevor Epw%~dsacbit°ved $he Sheppard led from the front by cutting short with his trophy. sprint double of men's 108'm and 200m. his holiday in Scotland to compete in and win Not an easy task, but one handled 'manfu 'Super-vets' Allan Barley (Basildon), Laurie the men's 3k walk, then return to Scotland to Final totals: Basildon 215 points (Cro Rampling (Thurrock) and Mick Benning resume his holiday! Cup 12 points); Southend 154 (10); Thurr (Southend) amassed a staggering 41 points Well done to all of you who represented your 81 (8); Harlow 67 (7); Colchester 44 between them for their respective divisions, to divisions with such pride. Brainitree 37 (5); Rayleigh 26 (4); HQ 7 remind us that it isn't necessarily a young Final thanks to my wife Marian, who 'single Chelmsford and Tendring did not enter t handedly' sorted out the competition scores, Davie Joseph receives his trophy man's game. Roy Kebble, now retired, comfortably won constantly handicapped by eager competitors Force Sports Se &L from Mr Markham. the 5,000m vets' award in a very creditable 20 requesting confirmation of their performances.

NEXT I$SeTE: August GQPrY IEIEARLWB: Jdy !33>1999 VRIHTED: August 2,1999 The Law was edited this month by PUyson Mountney and Norman Hicks.' Published by Essex Police HQ,Chelmsford. W: 01245 491491 ext 50620150625. Rvlted by The Essex Chronicle Series, Westway, Chelmsford