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Spanning sectors as diverse as oil and energy, shipping, maritime engineering, logistics, real estate and property development, the Gibunco Group is unified by a focus on innovation and excellence. The Gibunco Group is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary Gibunco Group | Europort, Building 7, P.O. Box 51, Gibraltar | Telephone: +350 200 70454 | Fax: +350 200 46940 Email: [email protected] | www.gibunco.com Commissioner’s Foreword Cover Photo: Edward Yome CPM GBC Open Day Charity Calendar t gives me great pleasure to present the 2nd and final edition of The Bobby for 2016, and first take the opportunity to express Photograph by Mark I my sincere appreciation to those officers who work tirelessly Galliano Photography behind the scenes alongside their day-jobs, to ensure this CONTENTS publication brings policing closer to you, the community that we serve. Commissioner’s Foreword ....................................................... 3 Excellence in Policing Conference ............................................ 5 I believe The Bobby is developing constantly into a vibrant and World Summit on Counter Terrorism ....................................... 6 exciting publication providing a valuable insight into work 85th Interpol World Assembly ................................................. 7 undertaken by officers locally and overseas, much of which often Sex-Offender Management.......................................................8 happens “behind the scenes.” Our social media presence has Centre of Excellence for Research &Education in Cybercrime ... 9 advanced positively too; our Twitter account is currently amongst RGP Pistol Shooters at Commonwealth .................................. 10 the finalists of the 2016 United Kingdom National Twitter awards. Championships and Welsh Open Deloitte Charity Corporate Since our summer edition, we’ve been busy with various Spinathon Challenge ............................................................. 11 commitments, from policing major events such as the annual Police Promotions 2016 ......................................................... 12 Beer Festival, Gibraltar Fair, Gibraltar Music Festival and National Staff Commendations ............................................................ 13 Day, to other cultural/sporting events and military-related parades RGP Officers excel in Higher Education ................................... 14 and events. Some officers have represented RGP and Gibraltar ECU officers completes specialist Financial Investigation locally and internationally, in sports, culture and at policing and training ................................................................................. 14 security events in the United Kingdom and further afield. National Police Twitter Awards .............................................. 15 PC Olivero & Police Dog Ness receive “Certificate Locally, our youth engagement program has continued with youth of Excellence” ........................................................................ 15 clubs/associations, schools and Scouts & Girl Guide movements, Recruit Class 01/16: The Journey so Far – PC 143 Antony Gaul from diverse talks, presentations, adventure trips, visits to police MBE ...................................................................................... 16 premises, our popular Summer/Mid-Term camps and annual Recruit Class 01/16: The Journey so Far – PC 117 Helena Mini-Olympiad. Officers have participated in numerous charity Fortunato .............................................................................. 17 events, as individuals and under the auspices of our Charity Thank You for 135yrs of service to ‘Our Community’ .............. 18 Committee. Some monies raised have already been donated, but Fulfilling passions On & Off-Duty: Dog Whisperer meets I also look forward to presenting donations to deserving charities Strongman ............................................................................ 24 at our traditional Christmas reception on the 20th December. Rugby? Why Not! .................................................................. 26 Mini-Olympiad 2016 .............................................................. 27 We continue to work tirelessly to address modern day policing School Liaison Corner ............................................................ 28 demands such as cybercrime, economic crime, other specialist RGP Charity Cycling Marathon ............................................... 29 investigations and criminal justice. There is the ever-present Plater & Laguna Youth Clubs Residential at threat from International Terrorism, and we continue developing “La Finca” .............................................................................. 29 our security posture alongside local partners and law Incapacitant Sprays ............................................................... 30 enforcement and intelligence service counterparts New Mole House: Did You Know? .......................................... 31 internationally. Overall, a positive year, with our continuous desire No 2 days are the same .......................................................... 32 to improve our service delivery acknowledged by the Investors in Training News ....................................................................... 34 People Gold Standard and a positive review by Her Majesty’s Stay Safe from firearms attack ............................................... 38 Inspectorate of Constabulary. We’ve welcomed new recruits, 20 years of fighting Online child Sexual Abuse Imagery .......... 39 whilst also bidding farewell to several senior and valued “Safer Christmas” Crime Awareness ...................................... 41 members of staff retirement. We’ve recently analysed our & Drink/Drug Driving Campaigns Launch of Gibraltar demands and undertook a significant historical organisational re- Cyber-Security Information Sharing Partnership .................... 42 structure to better align our front-line resources to our demand “Letters of “Appreciation” ..................................................... 43 profile. We hope this further enhance our service to the community. Produced and Edited by the Royal Gibraltar Police Editor: RGP Media Officer I look forward to working closely with His Excellency the Design & Printing: Gibraltar Chronicle Printing Ltd. Governor, Hon Chief Minister and recently appointed new Minister Advertising: Sound Advertising of Justice, in addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie Police Headquarters, New Mole House, Rosia Road, Gibraltar ahead in 2017. With our traditional seasonal crime prevention and Website: www.police.gi drinking campaigns already underway, and Christmas almost Twitter: @RGPolice upon us, I take this opportunity on behalf of my wife and I, my Facebook: facebook.com/royalgibpolice senior management team, as well as officers and support staff of Telephone: (350) 20073780 Fax: (350) 20072428 the Royal Gibraltar Police, to wish you and your families a safe E-mail: [email protected] and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2017. When it comes to legal advice Hassans stands out from the crowd With a global reach, Hassans provides legal solutions, both locally and cross-border, to individuals and major multinationals. 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The conference T“Excellence in Policing” (EIP) Conference at the College of focused on four main themes: Policing in the United Kingdom. The EIP is run by the National Police Chiefs’ Council Performance Management Coordination • Expectations: what are they and where do they come from? Committee, for the purpose of creating time and space in an • Expectations: equipping the organisation to meet them atmosphere that is conducive to working and thinking differently • Expectations: working differently about the challenges facing the police service. Commissioner • Expectations: ensuring they are met Eddie Yome and Superintendent Richard Ullger attended a series of briefings from influential figures and a wide variety of workshops, Amongst this year’s speakers were Sara Thornton CBE QPM, Chair teaching sessions and presentations, all of which were designed to of the National Police Chiefs Council; Sir Thomas Winsor, Her help keep leaders up to date and share effective practices. Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary; Brandon Lewis, MP, Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service; Prof. Dame Shirley The EIP Conference is considered by many to be one of the most Pearce, Chair of the College of Policing; Gavin Thomas, President of important events in the British policing calendar, with a clear the Police Superintendents’ Association for