'TheBD Law LI The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 334 August 2002

Relentless ~ursuitof criminals brings significant arrests and detections NO PLACE TO HIDE! A ONE-week offensive on crime has been by Heather Watts hailed a great success leading to hundreds of restrictions and letters were sent arrests and detections. to known criminals to advise The work marked the them to change their behaviour. second phase of Operation There were some particularly good results. Relentless. A total of 223 More than £90,000 worth of people were arrested and 275 stolen vehicles were recovered in offences detected, a 37 per response to an incident involving cent increase in arrests since organised theft of cars in Purfleet. the launch of the operation Checks on a lock-up at an industrial estate near Chelmsford earlier this year. resulted in 11 vehicles being The countywide offensive seized and a number of high value against car crime underlined vehicles, including two Audi TTs, the force commitment to ensure confirmed stolen. that criminals have a greater Warrants executed in Rayleigh fear of arrest than the public Division led to the recovery of a have of crime. number of car stereos and a stolen Assistant Chief Constable BMW and parts. (Crime) Joe Edwards said: "We A high visibility road check in carry out this kind of work all the Harlow led to the swift arrest of a time, but by focusing the whole man on a stolen motorbike and an force on a specific area for the 18-year-old man arrested in the week, it maximises the offences early hours of Monday in a stolen we detect and the intelligence vehicle appeared before the court gathered." on the Tuesday and is now serving A news blackout was five month's imprisonment. implemented for the arrest phase, Intelligence gathered at the first two days of the operation. roadchecks led to arrests for The arrests followed detailed offences ranging from going analysis of intelligence, and equipped to steal and possession fingerprint and DNA of offensive weapons. identifications to match suspects Mr Edwards said: "With with offences. operations like Relentless we will Criminals subject to curfew bail continue to hit back at the conditions were visited to ensure perpetrators of high volume they were complying with the crime." Officers no longer have the blues PEOPLE less fortunate than surplus shirts. ourselves are going to benefit from Public relations officer Tina changes to the police uniform. Starling contacted various Before July 1 this year all male organisations and the Salvation officers of constable and sergeant Army were more than happy to rank wore blue shirts. But changes take them off our hands. to the national uniform mean that Collection points were set up all officers regardless of rank or around the county and hundreds of gender will now wear white. shirts have already been donated. Following the changes, Waltham There is still time to donate but you Abbey officer Kevin Raby suggested need to be quick as the shirts go to some charitable use be made of the charity later this month. 2 THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 Are you due compensation.? IF you had a variable rate Step 1: Write to the chief executive but only after you have been through of your bank or building society. A Step 1. TESSA account between form of the letter you should write fol- Step 2: Only take this step if you April 1999 and September lows: haven't had a satisfactory response from 2000 YOU could find that Dear Chief Executive your bank or building society as shown you are in line for (Name and account number) in Step 1. This is to complain about the treat- You cannot complain to the Financial compensation. merit meted out to me as a TESSA Ombudsman Service until you have first The information that follows customer your organisation. I of all written to your bank or building should be read carefully to decide took out my variable rate TESSA on society and are dissatisfied with the whether you have a case and you . . . . but missed out on interest once should also note that this does not TESSAs were withdrawn from sale. Write to the Financial Ombudsman Service telling them you believe you Britain's bravest awarded apply to fixed-rate TESSA accounts, It has come to my notice that in september 2000 the ombudsman have been unfairly treated by Your bank THE bravest officers in Street where each officer wa only variable rate. said that since TESSAs became or building society. Give them the England and Wales were greeted by, and photographec when TESSA~became obsolete in details of your case. The address is: announced at an awards with, the Prime Minister. obsolete in April 1999, banks and April 1999, the banks and building Financial Ombudsman Service ceremony on July 2 attended The judging panel include1 building societies should have paid a societies brought out new tax-free South Quay Plaza by Home Secretary David Federation Chairman Fret fair rate of interest, comparable with savings accounts which either paid a 183 Marsh Wall Blunkett and Cherie Booth Broughton OBE, polic those on accounts with less onerous higher rate or had fewer conditions London E14 9SR &c. widow Angie Hammond attached (or both). conditions. Don't forget to keep a copy of all The evening was organised chris from th The Financial Ombudsman has said this' they have correspondence and do let us know how by the Police Federation and ~~~~~i~~i~~of chief polic that the banks and building societies written to savers within 30 dayS you get on. ~~~d luck! 'ponsored by The Sun Officers, Kevin Morris of ths informing them that the account was newspaper. Superintendents' Associatioi should have paid a fair rate of interest Sixty-three of the most obsolete and let them transfer with- on the TESSAS, comparable with the pay rise agreed courageous policemen and and The Sun's criml new accounts. Failing that, they Out notice or penalty or any fee. women, drawn from 35 forces, should have written to savers within Between those dates you paid high- A THREE per cent pay rise for police attended the Police B~~~~~~ Our own constable, Micl 30 days of April 6, 1999 to tell them er rates of interest on other accounts officers for 200212003 was agreed at Awards, established seven Hall from Stansted Airport the TESSA was obsolete and let savers even though the terms and condi- the July meeting of the Police years ago to pay tribute to the was nominated for an act transfer their accounts without notice, tions on these Were less onerous. Negotiating Board (PNB). unsung heroes of the service. bravery in September 200' and, although he did not win penalty or fee. I would therefore be grateful if you The special evening followed Revised pay effective from a reception at 10 Downing a good day was enjoyed by all Some banks and building societies would send me a cheque to make UP September 1,2002, will be published did not do this and the financial for this interest shortfall. on our intranet website. Then send this to the chief executive of ombudsman has decided that TESSA AS usual, the agreements will savers who were put at a disadvantage your bank or building society. With a bit Pensions propaganda need +.he approval of the DESPITE some alarmist reporting in the national pres, by these new accounts should be of luck, all should go swimmingly, but following the publication of the Pickering Report on th~ was a three compensated. don't be put off if the bank or building Secretary. 'lso futureof pensions, there are no proposals to change policl If you believe that this applies to society tries to fob you offwithout a valid per cent increase in the pension provisions at this time. The police pension is not i your TESSA account, what you have to reason. If that happens, you can take handlers' allowance and the London funded scheme and officers are advised to treat recen do is: your case to the financial ombudsman lead for inspecting ranks. press speculation with extreme caution. Protecting your personal details NEW legislation is proposed to allow the The new law, which like the telephon, public (including police officers) to opt out of will allow individuals to go ex-directory, wil having their personal details included in an be introduced following an appeal througl electronic Register of Electors. existing human rights law. Such registers are often sold on to The official Electors' Register, that canno advertisers for junk mail and other be opted out of, will not be sold on to thirt purposes. parties. I A reminder that the telephone number for Berwick Devoil Healthcare Limited, a medical scheme broker which can give independent advice provide 35% Discount for Police Officers quotes giving preferential terms for Essex Police Employees is 01892 838124. Interest free instalments* Ferry out the fatigue message Discounts for civilian staff, AS the holiday season gets into full circulated to cater for foreign travellers retired officers and families swing Essex Police has joined forces Posters are being put up around the p01 with ferry company DFDS to remind and further leaflets will be available o. Police Business Use included drivers that tiredness behind the board the ferries. / wheel can kill. Although targeted at the holiday seaso FREE 90 day foreign use cover The project is the brainchild of the intention is for the campaign to be ongc I Colchester's Divisional Officer Colin Shead, ing and DO Shead will be talking to othe FREE courtesy car (comprehensive cover only) who is also the manager of the Service Desk businesses with a view to broadening th at Basildon Police. Wearing his Specials hat scheme. It is already acknowledged tha Added security of a Lloyd's policy he began looking at a number of options to stopping for a cup or two of strong coffee o improve road safety and educate drivers one or two cans of the energy drink Re about the dangers of driving whilst tired. Bull, as recommended by the Loughboroug The holiday season brings many extra Sleep Research Centre, can be beneficial. Call now for a FREE quote drivers into Essex and neighbouring coun- DO Shead said: "A life lost on the road i 1 ties via Harwich Port. Identifying the addi- not only tragedy for the family involved j l tional road safety risks this could bring also brings horrendous financial costs to th DFDS has agreed to send out an education- taxpayer. On average it costs the taxpaye 0800 00 41 21 a1 leaflet with each ticket it issues for sea £l million every time some dies in a roa crossings. crash. What we are trying to drum in t The leaflets, produced by the Department drivers is that simply turning up the radi *Subject to status of Transport Local Government Regions or winding down the windows does not allc quote reference 'LAW' give advice on how to avoid driver tiredness viate fatigue, and it is vital that driver with tips such as planning a 15 minute stop heed the advice being issued in this leaflet THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 3 Taking the youth view on board I A NUMBER of calls were FREE skateboarding events were consult with youngsters over the communities can prosper and crime project. This type of partnership is received about a trailer, laid on for youngsters in Witham and specifics of the plans and the best and disorder can be significantly an excellent example of how it is which was in lane three of Braintree so that local councils, with locations for the parks. reduced if young people, particularly possible to improve the quality of life the M25 minus its cab. Braintree District Council's Young in rural villages and towns, have for all members of our community The cab and driver, who the support of Essex Police, could obviously didn't use his rear consult with them over plans for two Peoples Representative, Jean Twin, places to go and activities to occupy regardless of age." view mirror very often, was permanent skatepark facilities. is one of the driving forces behind the their time. We welcome and fully Executive councillor for spotted two junctions further District councillors approved project and fronted the events in support the work being carried out - community needs, Lynn Green, said: on. recommendations for two skateparks association with independent skate- it acknowledges the popularity of "This is an excellent opportunity for skateboards, roller-blades and BMX young people in the district to get 000 in July and proposals will go to Full board consultants Tribe Enterprises. Council in September, but in the Chief Supt Sue Harrison, said: "It bikes among our young people and involved in a project they could really NOT that old chestnut again. The clue is often in the meantime two events were held to has long been recognised that incorporates it in a worthwhile call their own." name as a detective who drove his car into a tree stump while reversing outside premises called The Chestnuts found out. Court help for Surfing to the vulnerable FINDINGS of a survev .. have selection of information from the 1400 pages on offer. ranked Essex in the top five by "eather watta Radios to of police websites. "The jobs and recruiting sections are witnesses particularly popular and account for The Society of Information THE first phase of new almost half of the total number of measures to assist Technology Management (Socitm) potential users of police websites might applications received for both support pinpoint vulnerable and intimidated survey Better Connected: The Police typically have. witnesses has been published its findings afier a survey The report stresses that forces should Staff and recruiting. implemented with staff being be investing in continual improvement "There is still a lot of work to do. My trained to help such people of all 59 police websites earlier this colleague Steven Pollard and I are cameras give their best evidence in year. now in order to gain experience in managing both the information and the hard ensure the site RADIO stations across Essex court. the foreword to the report, ~~l~~i~ are now broadcasting Training in this legislation ~~~~h,executive director of the technology and acknowledges that continues to offer useful and innovative locations of the mobile safety has been continuing and it is Association of Police Authorities said: content management is hard work and services to the public. anticipated that all police camera units, thereby "The survey has sought out and found does not happen overnight. "Expected later this year is an exciting personnel who are in contact new way for our officers to submit crime ensuring motorists no longer with the public will have an exciting examples of innovation and Internet manager David White said: have an excuse for speeding understanding of the new forward thinking." "I welcome the results of this report advice, information and appeals on a in designated areas. measures which stem from Using a structured questionnaire, it which demonstrates how far our site has daily basis which will allow us to work The Essex Camera the Youth Justice and explored each website's ability to come since it was launched in 1998. more closely with the public, making the Partnership's new initiative Criminal Evidence Act 1999. respond to a series of needs that "A thousand visitors a day view a county even safer." Assistant Chief Constable is aimed to further ensure drivers are made aware of John Broughton has I recognised the need for a the road safetv camera zones multi-agency approach to and reduce the numbers support these vulnerable and Hitting the prosecuted and fined. intimidated victims and Essex Police Casualty witnesses. Reduction Manager Brian "The police requires the support and co-operation of road to Ladd urges motorists to heed other agencies," said ACC the underlying message to Broughton. "The workshop the issue of safety cameras. held earlier this year in showcase "We are trying to improve Chelmsford allowed us to road safety in this county by discuss various issues with ensuring all road users, social services, the primary security including pedestrian, cyclists health care trust, the and equestrians are allowed criminal justice sector and other statutory and non- A STRONG message to to travel in a safe environment," said Mr Ladd. statutory agencies." criminals in Essex from Home Office representa- "We and our partner tives announced details of Operation Relentless agencies would be delighted the phased implementation was coupled with a more to not receive a single penny of special measures for softly softly approach for through speeding fines young, vulnerable or accrued by driving at intimidated witnesses which the public. will address specific practical excessive speeds on roads issues. Crime reduction clearly marked as being in Vulnerable witnesses officers were out and road safety camera areas. project team leader, Det Insp about the county The announcement of Essex's Pauline Bowers, believes the safety camera zones on local force can move further showcasing car security radio breakfast programmes forward with its continuing devices and offering will provide motorists will work with various crime and even less of an excuse for disorder partnerships. help and advice. "We were able to share The Community Safety speeding." information and discuss best Car Crime roadshow practice which can be Dogs' jubilee developed across the whole also went to town force," she said. "We focused centres and super- THE Essex Police Dog Unit especially on the needs of will celebrate its golden individual witnesses and the markets throughout the jubilee in 2003. special measures given to county spreading a A dinner and dance is being children who are asked to serious message to planned as part of the 50 supply evidence in court." year celebrations at Hylands shoppers and providing House, Hylands Park, Royal reform fun with kiddie cars and Chelmsford on Saturday, competitions. October 11, 2003. THE Police Reform Bill has All former and present received Royal Assent. Pictured is lnsp employees of the unit are Home Office Minister John Ewen Wilson with six- asked to express their Denham said: "The Police year-old Nathan interest in attending this Reform Act and the month as numbers will be Government's wider pro- Watkinson who's shop limited and on a first come gramme of police reform will ping trip to Sainsbury's first served basis. update the working practices in Chelmsford was Please contact Sara Dean of the police service to create or Belinda Chapman at an integrated, responsive brightened by a trip in a Corringham dog section by and proactive police service mini police car. email or telephone on 01375 for the 21st century." 361212 extension 73145. For display advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 4 THE LAW. AUGUST 200 Two wheels are better than four COULD it be true that Essex Police I can recall on many occasions, motorcycles, attending calls in double RIGHT TO REPLY: are considering reinstating the being sent on early morning distress quick time. No gridlocks for two Chief Supt Ian Brown: motorcycle patrols? calls from victims of burglary and the wheels. Getting rid of the 'bikes' to save like. Essex Police had an excellent CARS offer a greater operational money was to my mind and others a The quick response was vital, it driving school and later a motorcycle flexibility than motorcycles. At times step in the wrong direction. It was a case of 'showing the flag' so to school, where I took a refresher of financial constraint, we have to certainly wasn't well thought out. speak, to show the victims they were course, having already taken a course make choices, hence our decision to The motorcycle is a very important the important factor. at Preston, Lancashire many years disband motorcycles. part of police work, if used efficiently, The presence of police motorcycle earlier. We have a number of initiatives to not solely in connection with traffic patrols could, I am sure, deter the The cost of hiring outside police ensure we maintain contact with the matters. young racers around town, many of motorcycles for special occasions such motorcycle community, but there is In my day, 1950s to 1970s I was, I whom ride machines far too heavy as air shows must be astronomical, so no evidence to suggest that any believe, the longest serving police and fast for their capabilities. the sooner we see the bikes back on increase in motorcycles collisions in motorcyclist (over 17 years), so I Someone take note of the NHS the streets of Essex, the better. Essex is related to our lack of a speak from a little experience. paramedics on their .cycles and Doug Richards, Southend motorcycle unit. Welcome supporl

MANY of you may already bi aware of the tragic loss of m: beloved husband Gerr: French. My family and I wish tl convey our deepest thank and gratitude for all thl cards, flowers, support an( overwhelming attendance a face of critics his funeral service a Chelmsford Cathedral by hi; Send your letters to: the day isn't it? As we are sworn to Suffice to say, I have personally been a The Law, Press Office, WORKING as I do in the friends and colleagues. Information Room, I am protect life, why do we expect the fan ever since. Also a special thank you tc Police Headquarters, helicopter to go up in dreadful weather Most of us take to the skies in aircraft PO Box 2, Chelmsford involved, almost daily, in the Braintree police officers whe conditions just so that we can catch on holidays and most of us, if we are were involved on the day o dispatch and recording of someone for theft? Is it not the same as honest, do so with trepidation and some the accident, and to Chie flights of our force pursuing a stolen vehicle at breakneck degree of fear. ASU staff do this day in Insp Glen Caton and Sg Last of the helicopter. It flies most every speed just to catch the driver? How many and day out all over the country. Debbie Grafton for the day when fully available and people died before we stopped that It can and does carry out some support and help they have practice? amazing tasks when available. given us. characters? is crewed by dedicated Not long after the ASU's inception in In a pursuit situation, for example, the Gerry will be greatl: IN a recent issue of The Law members of our service. the very early nineties, I was on duty as helicopter is invaluable - it allows us all missed by all who knew him Jack Faulkner wrote about a But just how do we really see this the acting sergeant at Clacton where we to follow a stolen vehicle in complete Andie Frencl game of football in the resource - how many of us realise were suffering a spate of amusement safety. No need for ground units to Chelmsforc backyard of a police station arcade break-ins. A lot of money had the true value of it, when used as a pressurise drivers into fatal errors, no and the resultant damage to been stolen and Andy Lindsay, the officer crime-fighting, live-saving tool in need to put our ground units at risk. At Great comfort police property which had a in the case, had put together an night, it can see where the human eye our repertoire? happy ending. intelligence package and profile of the cannot and has been responsible for a lot About that time I was The 'paraffin parrot' as it is at a sad time offender. A line of enquiry led us to of crime detection and for locating Eastern Division clerk and in affectionately or sometimes cruelly I WOULD like to thank a1 ascertain that the suspect was believed vulnerable people. a room overlooking the yard known has been in service for many those who have sent card! to have purchased a purple and green Rest assured that if the helicopter says was the office of the years and for all of those years we have and tributes following the two-man tent at a local shop. that it cannot assist us then it is for a superintendent who in poured scorn upon it - hopefully light- Andy asked me about the helicopter death of my husband Bria very good and valid reason and should addition to being Deputy heartedly in the majority of cases. and with some derision we contacted Waller. Chief Constable was also not be criticised. It can be frustrating I know when you them. It has been a great comfor. secretary to the Supts' have the seemingly ideal scenario for the I have heard a few people say that Association. His office was "Could you overfly the coastal region of to the whole family to knov helicopter to assist you but your call to Tendring to find us a purple and green they'd rather have the horses and that so many of Brian': quite small, on the first floor, motorcycles back and ditch the and in much earlier times FIR or ASU comes back with the answer, two-man tent?" we asked. former colleagues and friendr "Too cloudy . . or too wet . . or sorry, out We were amazed when not only did helicopter. are thinking of us at this sac had been part of the single In an ideal world, we'd have all of them mens' quarters. of service . ." they say yes but they lifted within a hour time. but think that in the we have the A daily task was to take It is easy therefore to criticise and I of the call. I ASU Thank you also to thost files and papers to his office hear many comments, both on and off Within 30 minutes they had found a best option. who attended his funeral anc as he also prosecuted in the the radio like "waste of money . . ruddy two man tent matching the description If it went tomorrow we would all miss who came back to the housc magistrates' court. useless etc." in St Osyth and landed nearby. A youth it - of that I am sure. afterwards. It was lovely tc On one such occasion I took Come on people! What are we moaning and a girl were then found inside Pc Alan White see so many old faces, Briar papers to him, and he put about? It's all about safety at the end of counting hundreds of 10 pence pieces! Force Information Room would have loved seeing yo~ them on another pile. As I all. was about to leave and Humour in the I'm sorry if I did not get thc turned towards the door the My beloved Larry would have been proud chance to speak to everyonc papers slid on the floor, court room but please be assured that l whereupon the DCC took I AM writing to sincerely thank all the cards and telephone calls I have another pile from the other really appreciated you alj JUST thought I would colleagues and friends who attended the received from people offering their being there for us. side of his desk and threw the put a smile on your faces whole lot into the air funeral service of my beloved husband, condolences. Ruby Waller exclaiming: "Now the whole with a few jokes from Larry. Your kindness and support has been a Thorpe Bay bloody lot is on the floor" with the courts: He would have been proud of such a very great comfort during this very sad a broad grin on his face. good turnout. time. My gratitude to I often wonder if we still "What is your date of I would also like to say thank you and Maggie Nevin have people in the job like birth?" express how much I have appreciated all Chelmsford Roy's colleagues that. "July 21st." MY husband William Bowers Phi1 Pewsey "What year?" - Southend Strong but sensitive in name and nature (known as Roy) died in June "Every year." and I would like to express A good friend, I was always pleased he A test of sanity AS his name indicates Lawrence 'Larry' my gratitude to the many "What gear was you in at Alexander Leo Nevin was a strong man was with me when you needed sturdy people who offered their I FIND the letters in The the time of the accident?" both in his stature and his personality. hearts. condolences and thank many Law are becoming far too "T-shirt and jeans." I was always reminded of the Roman Larry sometimes fell foul of his of my husband's former long. Centurion, short sword in hand chopping supervisors because he had a point of view I lose the plot half way colleagues who sent in "How far apart were the lumps out of the enemy whenever he that didn't 'sit right' but whatever the through! bouquets of flowers. vehicles at the time of the At school I had to write the could. occasion his effort, dedication and passion I would also like to thank word lacedaemonian - a man collision?" Fortunately for Essex Police he for his work could not be faulted. the Chief Constable for his of few words, a thousand managed to chop several lumps off lots of I am proud to have served with him and letter of sympathy. I was so times, or laconic. "You say he threatened to enemies before he retired. I thank Larry and his wonderful wife pleased to see many Perhaps I am losing my kill you. Did he?" Under the 'hardman' surface he was a Maggie for being part of my life. representatives from police marbles. very sensitive man who was kind and a John Garrard headquarters at the funeral. Jack Faulkner R White loving family man. Suffolk Joan Bowers Chelmsford Southend Chelmsford THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 5 Don't lose Seven skills t Crime may have risen but Essex is still safer your liberty RECORDED crime in Essex rose by Out of 40 English police forces, Mr Edwards said: "However you for silver six per cent during 2001/2, compared only four had a lower crime rate than look at these statistics, they set a STEPS are being taken to this summer with a national average increase of Essex. challenge for both the police, other ensure that Essex Police MOTORISTS are being seven per cent, according to latest Households in Essex were far agencies and the law-abiding officers carrying out silver warned of the dangers of Home Office figures. less likely to be burgled than community. Essex Police is taking a command duties are drink-driving as the onset of ~~~~i~~the rise, the report showed anywhere else in England, except determined approach to combating competent in seven key summer holidays lures that Essex remained one of the safest SU~ey. crime, with initiatives ranging from areas. @There were 84 violent crimes per the preventive Arrest Referral people to public houses and counties in the country. Their skills will be barbecues. 10,000 population in Essex, compared Scheme and projects with councils to assessed under the new Assistant Chief (Crime) with a national average of 154 such improve the quality of life, to The annual summer Joe Edwards said: "While any offences. personal development review campaign began at the start intelligence-led operations against system and training will be of the month as road policing increase in is the The overall detection rate for all criminals. It is important that the given to fill in any gaps in officers across the county report shows Essex in a good light by offences in Essex was 26 per cent, public provides information which experience or provide actively enforce drink-drive comparison with the national compared with a national average of helps officers to work on their behalf refresher tuition. laws. picture." 23 per cent. against criminals." The scheme concerns the Road Policing Manager, ranks of chief inspector and Chief Inspector Tom Diment, above who take command at is hoping this year's critical incidents. campaign will help people It is designed to ensure focus on the dangers behind that these officers have drink-driving. sufficient competence to take "I hope everyone enjoys command at: themselves during the Changes to Chemical, biological or summer," said Chief Insp radiation and nuclear Diment. "All I'm asking is incidents. that if you choose to drink Firearms operations. alcohol, then please ask Major disasters. someone else to drive. If Other major incidents. you're caught, then you run Public order incidents. the risk of losing your liberty, Special events. driving licence and job. Sports events. Surely, it's not worth it." school role Senior officer firearms Last summer's figures training will now be included showed 6.3 per cent of THE role of the school liaison provide a 'one-stop shop' for pupils, at the assessment centre motorists risked someone's officer is to change so that it staff and parents during and outside stage of the selection process life after drink-driving, with by Heather Watts is more supportive to the school hours and give advice in for promotion to chief - 121 drivers testing positive; relation to crime matters. inspector. an increase of nearly three work being carried out by School liaison officers will also assist The new has expectations will need to be addressed. in the reduction of truancy and deal per cent on the previous year. crime and disorder been approved by the force's across the There will be a move away from with any minor offences by informal Operational Policing Policy Air rescue county. traditional items such as cycling action. Group and a detailed September will see the new role proficiency to specialised talks to explanation is being sent to THE Essex Police helicopter Community Safety Youth Inspector, formalised and this will be followed pupils in years Five Eight in all silver command officers. crew stepped into the breach relation to personal safety, crime and JOn said: "lVe to help an injured boy when by structured training. and advise the officers in line with the The aim is to ensure that all the its consequences, drugs (including the air ambulance was alcohol) and other police related objectives of the Force Youth Strategy. Skidpan sale unable to attend. work of school liaison officers supports The change in role is necessary to A VOUCHER enabling divisional command teams in fulfilling matters. An ambulance had been ensure that the work of the their commitmentto local policing Working in partnership, the school someone to have a go on the called to Martello Caravan plans and crime and disorder liaison officer will undertake supports the force's objectives around Essex Police skidpan raised a Park in Walton after reports attachments to Youth Offending crime reduction. dizzy f 105 at an auction for of a young boy with serious strategies. neck or spinal injuries. The supported by the ~d~~~ti~~Teams, share community intelligence "We are giving children an anti- Reach for the Stars. land ambulance crew who Authority the role of school liaison and manage crime reduction crime message via choices and The money goes to St attended were concerned officer will mean significant changes initiatives in and around schools. consequences at the age when they are Helena Hospice and about the speed bumps lead- in working practices and schools The school liaison officer will most receptive." Breakthrough Breast Cancer. ing out of the park and felt the boy should be airlifted 1 out to avoid further injury, but their own aircraft was already occupied. The crew of the Essex Air Support Unit adapted the COLCHESTER division's new mobile aircraft to facilitate a police office has taken to the road. casualty and attended the The van is visiting villages on a caravan park. regular timetable to provide a 'surgery' The boy was airlifted out aimed at strengthening links between and taken to Abbey Field, the police and rural communities. Colchester where another Colchester divisional commander land ambulance took the Chief Supt Dave Murthwaite said: youngster on the last leg of "The mobile office reflects our the journey to Colchester commitment to serving rural areas. It General Hospital. Current gives the public a convenient and restrictions do not allow the accessible opportunity to talk over any police aircraft to use the concerns they may have and to seek hospital's helipad. advice on non-urgent matters." Once the casualty was delivered the police crew The office is a white box van, made the necessary specially built onto the chassis of a alterations to the aircraft and Citroen Relay, by Fame Commercials, resumed policing duties. of Colchester, and kitted out in Essex Police livery. To offer privacy, it has Proud on parade been divided into two separate offices. An awning is included in its FOR two Essex officers the equipment. The total cost of the project Queen's Golden Jubilee was f55,000. celebrations are a day to The mobile office will also be remember. available as a police base at special Insp Moira Owers and Sgt Allison Campbell took part in events. the 4000 participant services Its launch follows a similar 0 Jennie Bussandri, of Fame Commercials, hands over the mobile office's keys to Chief Supt parade as representatives of successful venture in FIarlow division Murthwaite, with Colchester Council executive director Adrian Pritchard and Bob Smith, of Essex the British Association of last year. Police Transport Services, alongside. Photo: East Anglian Daily Times. Women Police. I I For display advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 WHEN someone dies valves. Ski is used for severely burned As part of her role Jan speaks at the Police people as p,f rt of early life-saving treatment. HQ road death seminars where she provides unexpectedly police officers Potential donor families are given full road policing officers with information about are often faced with the information and interviewed by trained her work and encourages them to consider difficult task of breaking the donor co-ordinators in order to seek consent raising the subject witcfamilies. for tissue donation. After a donation has She says that despite some negative tragic news to the family. taken place, the body is always restored to its feelings at the start of her presentations, If that isn't tough enough, Mobile no~alappearance. most officers come to agree that unless Support officers are also encouraged Fpllowing the donation the family receives families are given the option, they have no I a fetter from Tissue Services thanking them choice, and that the choice is theirs to make. to consider suggesting tissue Jan added: "Some police officers have said donation to bereaved families, if and f$r their generosity at such a difficult time And the police officer who referred the donor that at this very traimatic time mentioning tissue donation might make matters worse, when appropriate. If the family is also thanked and told how many potential but in practice when offered at an agrees, tissue donation can help donors may benefit. appropriate time it gives the family seriously injured or impaired people something to focus on and can provide some lead vastly improved lives. comfort." Organ donation, involving heart, liver 'It gives the Essex officers have referred ten potential and kidneys is well known, but other donors since June last year. Unfortunately tissues can be donated after death and family something not all the referrals were able to proceed, but transplanted with dramatic and, in some donated tissues have made it possible for up to 120 people to receive tissue transplant cases, live-saving effects. to focus on and surgery. Tissues have been successfully Jan said: "I am so impressed by the way transplanted for many years and clinical that police officers have taken this on board, demand is high. Bone, tendons, cornea, skin can provide particularly in view of the very difficult and heart valves can be donated up to 36 situation they are in at the time. I have hours after death and one donor can benefit some comfort' received a great deal of support and up to 40 people. assistance from the road ~olicin~training Bone is needed for orthopaedic procedures department and I hope with their help t; including joint replacement surgery, trauma Tissue Services is part of the National expand the education programme to other Mai surgery and correction of spinal Blood Service and has a local tissue bank at areas of the force." abnormalities. Some bone grafts can prevent Brentwood with two co-ordinators, Jan The national tissue collection team 1 1 INVESTIGATION a limb amputation in people with bone Purkis and Awena Warmington. provides 24 hour on call cover to take Essex has brought tumours. Corneas are used to restore the Jan said: "Many families have expressed referrals of potential donors. If you would results and have be sight of people with eye diseases or injuries their gratitude that they were asked to like to know-more contact Jan or Awena on report to Chief 4 and tendons are primarily used for sports donate as it gives them some comfort that 01277 306061. Stevens. injury surgery. Heart valves are used to save someone is benefiting from the donation and To refer a potential donor or speak to the on It was during the the lives of children born with severe heart often say that it is the one and only positive call co-ordinator call 07693 086823, leave a annual review of defects or adults with diseased or damaged thing that comes out of the tra~edv." message and they will return your call. division that Det ( Reynolds was able ta a number of seric excellent results had the major investigrw protection units an& and Serious Crime Essex Police Crime B Det Chief Supt Rey Division consistently results week by wec during reviews a~ meetings that we forums of our own i: officers. "When new manaa division they are alwj amount of qualitj achieved, previously when working in thei "It is clear that wed justice in marketing the excellent work th; Despite the largest, undertaken by Esse missing teenager Ds THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 7 I Wining out maffiti blight A U U U. GRAFFITI is set to be wiped out of remove the graffiti. South Woodham Ferrers following a If the property is privately owned the protocol scheme involving Essex Police, owners will be offered assistance in the Chelmsford Borough Council, the town form of information relating to removal council, William de Ferrers School and products and companies or local local businesses. authorities which will remove the graffi- The scheme has been inspired by the ti. success of a similar operation in Bath. It is proposed that sponsorship is A central reporting point has been sought and a community action team, established at the Community prepared to roll up its sleeves, be set up Information Centre to report graffiti for anyone who is not in a position to damage. help themselves. Community Information staff will in The aim is to reduce graffiti and the turn identify the owners of the defaced fear of crime associated with it l@ property and contact them. involving everyone in removing this Commercial owners will be asked to blight on the town. High hopes of blooming in competition WITH judging due to take place soon gardening the team have also all taken green-fingered staff at Hadleigh Police part in producing a flower mosaic. Station are hoping to be winners in the All the hard work has been put in Castle Point in Bloom Competition. during breaks for the business premises Not only showing their prowess at container gardening section. Free subscription to justice magazine IF you want to keep abreast of from high-ranking officials to ground level developments in the world of criminal jus- case studies from individual justice organ- tice you can now subscribe free to a spe- isations. cialist magazine. You can opt for a year's trial period to Criminal Justice Management is a busi- Criminal Justice Management Magazine ness strategy magazine for the entire and if you are not happy the order can be criminal justice sector, read by an esti- cancelled by using a free fax subscription mated 54,000 people. card. It is recognised for highlighting the To subscribe call Stacy Jackson on 0800 salient points on policy, agenda and best 542 9589, email your details to practice examples and keeping you up-to- [email protected] or subscribe date with developments, through articles online at www.govnet.co.uk/subscription. First aid brigade has top trio THREE familiar faces feature in the top jobs of the Essex branch of St John's Ambulance Brigade with the appointment of Harlow inspector Alan Cook as Commissioner at the beginning of July. He joins former Chief Constable John Burrow who is the Commander and former borough officer Bob Mann, Director of Marketing and Training. cases bring outstanding results cases in Major Investigation Section not only Julie Foster's former boyfriend was Child protection units received 3,007 child through multi-agency ellent maintained its level of work from the arrested on suspicion of murder but referrals from a variety of sources intervention that does not result in a in a previous year it in fact increased the was later acquitted at trial. throughout the year and 1,326 required court appearance. - avid number of referrals. This was the first MIT loss on a case. further investigations. "A lot of our work needs patience and There were a number of inquiries The investigation into the death of There were many successful sensitivity towards both the victim and nstable's from other forces requiring assistance nurse Anita Gordon, aged 57, who was convictions at court and one case was offender and it needs an understanding e crime and a total of 88 referrals in the year. found dead on her settee with serious considered serious enough for the of what we are actually dealing with. t Steve Among these referrals were 25 mur- head injuries, at her home in Laindon offender to be given life imprisonment. "Above all it is paramount to protect ntion to der or manslaughter offences with all Chelmsford Crown Court sentenced a the child and deal appropriately with where but one classified as detected. man to life imprisonment for offences of ed by April 2001 saw the launch of five Out of 25 murder the situation. indecent assault and buggery against a "To this end we have developed a close , child murder investigations in the county, a nine-year-old boy. Drugs pattern that thankfully did not investigations only working relationship with social The offender got close to the boy's services that is of benefit to both the W the continue throughout the year. family through horse-riding lessons victim and the agencies involved." Some examples of investigations one remains and then absconded to Ireland where The then Drugs and Serious Crime :"Crime included Operation Spinnaker. Danielle he was later extradited for trial. Squad teamed up with Norfolk Police excellent Jones, aged 15, left her home address in undetected and Other examples warranted a variety during a joint investigation looking at is only East Tilbury to go to school but never of terms of imprisonment. arrived and was reported missing. agement only one was A primary school teacher carried out class A drug dealers in Basildon, them to Despite extensive searching, that will 14 assaults on female pupils, both at Norwich and Southend. or chief continue for the foreseeable future, her lost at court the school and on female friends of his This operation was a major success body has yet to be discovered. family at his home. and produced nine arrests for the tothe Her uncle, 43-year-old Stuart He was sentenced to five years possession with intent to supply of the at the Campbell has been charged with her on March 14 this year, is still ongoing. drugs. being murder and will stand trial at She lived with her husband in their imprisonment. Basildon Crown Court sentenced a Atotal of 120,000 ecstasy tablets were them Chelmsford Crown Court in October first floor flat. He rang the police to say found along with £40,000 in cash. The 2002. he had found her in the early hours of man to 10 years imprisonment after he trial took place on May 13 2002, at selves Another case that the section the morning upon his return from committed nine rapes and an indecent force investigated was the death of Julie night-shift as a taxi driver. assault on his daughter. Norwich Crown Court. ut." Foster. The detectives on the major Head of Child Protection unit DC1 Other significant operations netted ion ever On July 10, 2001, a heart-wrenching investigation teams were not however Roy Fenning said: "Not all our numerous kilos of cocaine, several hat of 999 call was received from a young boy the only part of the division to be kept investigations end in prosecutions, in tonnes of cannabis and hundreds of S, the aged eight, claiming his mum was dead. busy. some cases we are able to protect a thousands of pounds in cash. -_ 8 THE LAW, AUGUST 2002

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- Paving the Sweeping changes planned for criminal justice system way for new

Airwave is coming to Essex Police is obvious to anyone who passes the vicinity of the Force Information Room. Work has begun on the A RECENT government appearing before juries in Crown offenders who are considered construction of a high-spec Courts by putting them before dangerous. equipment room within the white paper has set out by Heather Watts FIR compound which will proposals for substantial 'strengthened' youth courts. Police powers are also to be house all the IT equipment changes to improve the Delaying tactics by lawyers will extended and custody sergeants result in financial penalties and may be able to attach conditions to needed before Airwave criminal justice system. There are plans to relax the 800 becomes operational. plea bargaining is to be considered police bail prior to charge. The biggest overhaul of the year old double jeopardy principle, Airwave is the national to stop delaying tactics by The Government wants to reduce .criminal courts for ten years is so that offenders can be tried twice. radio system that will defendants. This will entail the number of offenders in prisonb. provide encrypted communi- It will end many defendant's intended to slant justice in favour defendants being told in advance but without sufficient funds it cations across the whole of the victim and the police. rights to be tried by a jury under what their sentence will be if they proposes to rely on a form of county. Digital signalling will Sir David Phillips, President of plans to double magistrates' powers. deliver clearer speech. plead guilty. suspended sentence involving the Association of Chief Police Judges will also be allowed Ainvave will enable users To ensure a fairer balance community-based penalties. Officers has welcomed the discretionary powers to disclose to to make direct contact with between prosecution and defence, Victims of domestic violence could proposals. juries details of a criminal's other officers in the force via juries will be allowed to hear the also find themselves provided with 'point-to-point' communica- Sir David said: "It contained some previous convictions as well as defendants pre-trial statement and tions and will allow radical and strikingly simple ideas. previous acquittals seen as relevant anonymity similar to victims of telephone calls to be made The system is riddled with delay to the case. 'draw inferences' from any sexual offences to encourage them from the same handset. and complication. It is no longer Defendants will also be allowed to discrepancies in the case being to report the crime. As Airwave is a national either an effective way to deal with opt for judge only hearings. presented at the trial. Last year 30,000 court cases were system there will also be a wrongdoing, or a search for the There are proposals to lessen the Indeterminate sentences are abandoned because victims or need to standardise status number of young offenders proposed for sexual and violent witnesses failed to turn up. codes and an aide memoire truth." with the new, national codes willin the be distributedautumn and to traininn all staff Detective gives marathon gift to ambulance service Moving forward be given new recruits. AS the Essex Ambulance Service are sharing Pauline was due to compete in the London is be facilities at Westcliff Police Station it seemed introduced in Essex in Marathon but was unwell, so she ran the Halstead with equality autumn 2003, with the roll- fitting that Det Insp Pauline Bowers, of the marathon a few weeks later. She said: "It was out completed by summer Vulnerable Witnesses Project, chose to hand cash much harder, it was hilly and a sunny day. With MINORITY issues and, in particular, 2004. raised from her marathon run, to them. no crowds to spur me on it was hard going." amendments to race relations legislation were the subject of discussion at a workshop he&

k I recentlv" bv" the Essex Black Police Association (BPA). A number of guests from Essex Police attended the workshop at the Danbury Conference Centre, facilitated by Ionann Management Consultants. Acting BPA Chair Rose Lewis said: "The A HUNDRED lucky personnel are to take workshop was an excellent opportunity to consider where we are with minority ethnic part in a trial of a course which teaches issues generally and the Race Relations Act in internationally-recognised computer particular." skills. A report outlining the outcome of the At the end of the course individuals will workshop and an action plan is being produced receive the qualification of a European and the BPA has expressed its thanks to all the Computer Driving Licence. participants and to Ionann for facilitating a The British Computer Society has worthwhile day. approved the Essex Police Training The objectives for the senior managers of Centre as a test centre and Deputy Chief Essex Police who have key responsibilities for Constable Charles Clark was presented issues of race, were addressed. with an Accredited Test Centre By the end of the day they were to identify the certificate at a recent launch of the trial. impact of the Race Relations (Amendment) Act Mr Clark said: "This is a big step 2000 on their role. forward for Essex Police. Computers This includes an understanding of the need for have become an essential piece of a combined approach to race issues through equipment but we don't always have an interdepartmental work, resulting in consisten? operator and we need to give people the application of policies and practices. skills to use them." It also includes an appreciation of the value of The course, which consists of seven each other's roles in matters of race and modules, can be undertaken on the recognition of the benefits to be gained in service intranet or by obtaining a CD from IT delivery from a combined approach to race Training Manager Tony Kavanagh. relations. Each person has been issued with a Divisional support manager Insp Chris logbook and as they progress through the Bainbridge said: "Whilst the workshop was programme and pass the exams at the organised specifically to address the end of each module their book will be implications of the Race Relations Act, as the stamped accordingly. day progressed it became clear that we should Representative of the British grasp this opportunity to move forward on all Computer Society Chris Slocombe said: aspects of equality across the board, so that we "ECDL is a tremendous success story don't lose sight of the issues affecting other with 2,000 test centres in the UK and I groups too." am pleased to see the hard work behind Assistant Chief Constable Joe Edwards said: the scenes at Essex Police has come to "I found it very useful as a learning opportunity. fruition." More than this, I came away with a sense of Former Assistant Chief Constable what we have achieved in Essex so far, also very Geoffrey Markham has already obtained aware of how much more we can and must do, his European Computer Driving Licence although I've still to see a summary of outcomes. via the Anglia Polytechnic University. "I believe we set a well defined agenda for Admitting that he thought that continuing action. Working in mixed groups was computers were there to wedge open the an excellent way of testing my owe understanding of where we are. We are door, he said: "I needed basic IT training achieving a critical mass of people who are for work I was doing for the European determined to promote diversity and tackle court of Human Rights and I now have British Computer Society representative Chris Slocombe presents the discrimination. My view is that this is at the the proof with my licence that I have the accreditation certificate to Deputy Chief Constable Charles Clark. heart of leadership. Credit to the BPA fo;, necessary skills." Photo: HQ Photographic arranging the workshop and Ionann fof v' 1) excellent facilitation." For display advertising in The Law contact United Press on 01282 459533 --L 10 THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 Startupatransport New head for Rayleigh RECENTLY promoted to chief a telephonist in the Force Information Hunnable died in July aged 63. franchise superintendent, John Mauger is the Room. He served from 1960 to 1991 a new divisional commander for Headquarters registry clerk Mrs Brentwood, Billericay, Hutton an IF you've ever thought Rayleigh. Sheila Johnson retired this month Sandon and was a coroner's office about running a transport He previously served as operations after over 12 years' service. from 1978 until his retiremen company or feel your area is manager at Harlow and head of Sheila was vice-chairman for covering Basildon and Brentwoo lacking suitable trans- Community Safety. headquarters sports and social club divisions. portation facilities there is Chief Supt Jim Noakes retired in He said: "strangely enough I found for the last two years and had served Gordon leaves a widow Betty. a new grant scheme which July after nearly 33 years' service. this part ofmy career very rewarding. on the committee for several years. Roger House died on July 9 age He was based all over the col;mt~ Working very hard for the club, 56. He served as a constable fro1 might be right up your road death victims~relativesare before he settled at Rayleigh Division Sheila raised money for various local 1978 to 1996 at Harlow and Epping. street. grateful for the work we do.v and intends to use his retirement as charities and helped every year with The funeral took place at hi Land Network Inter- Although Paul has plans to improve time more charity and his golf handicap and do vo]untary the Children in Need quiz night and hometown of Bournemouth. %lational Ltd has a contract travel. work at a local school, two of his the children's Christmas party. Roger leaves a widow Nan Kirsteel with the county council to Jim said: &Idren have recently left home and Former detective constabl start up a taxi and bus my years in the force and I hope have plans for him to decorate their Obituaries Lawrence 'Larry' Nevin died o carrier service based in others gain as much from it as I did." new homes The obituary regarding William June 25 aged 62. Community safety inspector Mike rural parishes and small Pc Steve Goodair has retired on ~~ddin the june issue of ~h~ He served at Saffron Waldel Grout is retiring this month after 30 towns which are short of medical grounds after 22 contained inaccuracies for which the Harlow, Hutton and Chelmsforc transport. years' service with Essex He served at Pitsea, Billericay, editors apologise. retiring in 1995. serving 26 years at Southend. The idea of these vehicles Basildon, Great Horkesle~and Shrub 'Mr Budd joined Essex Police in Larry leaves a widow Maggie. He lives with his wife in Southend ~,dbefore being redep;oyed to Former constable William Bower is to never travel empty, so and has three boys and intends to 1952 having previously served five chelrnsford. 92 died in June, leaving a widow Jotu the vehicle can carry up to work part time. years with Worcestershire Police. He particularly enjoyed the During his time with Essex he worked William served at Brentwoo, eight passengers with space Mike said: "I joined Essex Police at part of his career and said: "~twas a Pitsea, Gray%Laindon and HQ traff for goods, parcels, l6 and am going to find it at Upminster, Canvey Island, Pitsea, pleasure to serve the general public." before retiring in 1965. supermarket deliveries, strange once I have left and ventured HQ and Laindon Traffic. ~i~h~~l~lli~,driver at ~~~i~~ Having reached the rank of Former constable David Cund luggage and anything into retirement." retired last month after nearly 12 which industry legitimately Pc Paul Reeve retires this month years7 service. wants to pay for. If you have recently retired or are shortly retiring you may be interested in the opportunity to be involved U in this 'reverse franchise' operation in which the operators own the franchise. 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TENERIFE, Playa De Las profit-making businesses. community watch on t1 *i Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, I ORLANDO luxury villa. 4 Americas. Quality timeshare Anyone wishing to take Templars estate in Withru I Essex Police Headquarters. I bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, resort available for two weeks out an advert of this enforcing the HGV ban d 1 Qlly achierts £ran those directly connected to Essex Pollce ielrher serving or sleeps up to 10. Private Friday 221102 - Friday nature should contact Witham, and other initia retired) vnll he accepted. Prherts should be restrict& to a of I iMxinwn 24 vjords screened pool, near Disney 061202. Still very much United Press on 01282 aimed at crime reduction 1 and repeat ads should k re-sutmitted on a mnthly basls. Trle Law team reserves I 459533. reducing the fear of crime the riat to edit or mt am( mwhich doesn t mset this cr~teria. and other central Florida sunbathing weather. Studio LIIIIIIII~IIIII~III~~ THE LAW, AUGUST 2002 11

Great gym Broaden your orchestral horizons discount THE British Police Symphony woodwind and brass), they They perform a wide If you are interested in HEALTHCLUB Esporta is Orchestra is on the look out for would love to hear from you. repertoire of classical music, joining the orchestra, very keen to provide a new players. The orchestra was founded in from full orchestral particularly if you play the corporate membership for members of Essex Police If you are a serving or retired 1989 and since then has symphonies and concertos to oboe, trumpet or strings and Sports Association. police officer or a member of performed at venues both at the more popular classics. you want to expand your It is offering a discounted support staff and play an home and abroad, raising tens Further details about the horizons contact the secretary, / monthly membership of £47 orchestral instrument up to at of thousands of pounds for orchestra can be found on their Pc Alex Roe on 01270 884347 or I per individual and £36 per least grade 6 standard (grade 8 charity. website www.bpso.org.uk. by email [email protected]. 1 month for accompanying partners. Depending on the number of personnel taking up the Thirsty work offer the cost may actually COMPETITORS in this come down. year's PAA Marathon This is a big saving on Championship were faced current membership prices. Singing for with warm bright weather For further details contact and a tough hilly course, Drew Brown on 01245 which caused drink stations 396004 or email to run out of water and left many runners in a state of dehydration. Free fitness Despite suffering a calf muscle strain at 12 miles WHAT is free, tones you up, Mick Bond bravely continued improves your stamina and is rooftop the I to finish seventh overall in 2 good fun? hours 53 mins and gain first The answer is circuit RAISING the roof was the order of the place in the male over 45 training and it's on Mondays day for the choir at a concert at St category. at 5pm in the gym at HQ Paul's Church, Bentley Common, training centre. Still under the weather Pilgrims Hatch in June to assist in from a flu virus Vic Spain So if you are feeling raising- funds to repair the church roof came through strongly to ashamed of your body and need for patients to travel to rehearsing new musical numbers for and stonework. finish in 3 hours 11 mins. -7 want to get back lnto shape, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. The latest concert, the Rhythm of our own concert that will be held on The biggest cheer was or just need a good workout, Life Concert was performed at the The concert was recorded and we Friday, October 11, 2002 at Christ why don't you join in. saved for Laurie Rampling Ipswich Corn Exchange at the were not allowed to foot tap in case the Church, New London Road, who was competing in his It is suitable for all ages invitation of The Suffolk noise got picked up by the sensitive Chelmsford. Tickets are on sale for £6 49th marathon and took his and fitness levels as you recording system. A CD will be via our box office on 01245 494811. work at your own pace, but Constabulary Male Voice Choir to join first ever PAA running title them and Castleton Brass. produced to raise further funds. Our next concert is on Saturday, when winning the male over with the help of Simon and An 'afterglow' visit was made to September 28, 2002 at St Aidan's Mervyn you'll be amazed at The event was compered by Roger 55 award in 4 hours 7 mins. Ipswich Police Station after a very Church, Leigh on Sea in aid of Lady the improvements you can Wood of BBC Radio Suffolk and The remainder of the Essex successful concert which raised in Police teamwn~ -l-;zA", make over the weeks and performed in aid of the Rhythm of Life McAdden's Appeal. Anyone wanting -- months and the best bit is Appeal. Money helps the cardiology excess of £2,000 that evening. tickets is asked to contact Norma the? uebut in a full marathon. that it costs nothing for the department at Ipswich Hospital with We are continuing to practice every Heigho on 01702 522360. class. specialist equipment to alleviate the Tuesday evening and are currently Jackie Lee, Essex Police Choir No reason Lottery winners THE July lottery winners to miss out are: £1,500 - Sgt Richard GOLFERS now have the Steane, HQ,; £750 - Michael -- - . - o~~ortunitv-. to ioin an Wade, FIR, £375 - Jacqueline exclusive club designed Norris, Thurrock and £200 - - v-- specifically to cater for sue tiove, HQ. emergency services' staff who The following will receive miss out on s~ecialweekend I consolation prizes: THE only police officer to LabGa. Pc Alan Proud, Leigh, DC carry the Queen's The 999 Golf Club has been' '' Ian Box, Stansted, Pc Neil set up by two retired officers Young, Benfleet, Pc Mark Jubilee Baton during it journey through the UK, and allows enthusiasts to Cadd, Braintree, Jenny test their skills on the 27- was one of Essex' Pealling, HQ, Sgt Tracey hole Warley Park course. Sanders, Harlow, Det Insp The club offers low-rate Godfrey O'Toole, Clacton, DC Chief lnsp Tony Payne, membership fees during the Nick Treadway, Southend, DC from Southend, was week for all emergency John Walne, Rayleigh and Pc -- - nominated by members services and hos~ital Nicholas Coston, Stansted. / of Rayleigh and District personnel, with specially- Round Table, where he organised guest days and 1 Abseil date has been responsible for mid-week competitions. community service. Club secretary Keith Lemon realised the fun he I has changed Tony carried the baton was missing out when he was YOU can put it off but not for through part of a serving officer and would long. The sponsored abseil Hounslow on Monday, now like to offer those in the C event being conducted by the July 15, which was day job a chance to enjoy the Essex Police rope access team 40 of its 50-day journey game during the week. is now taking place on through the four corners "Alan Herridge and I never Saturday, September 14. really had the opportunity at The event, which takes The baton had visited weekends to indulge in our place at Wellington House, Commonwealth pleasure because of our jobs," Butt Road, Colchester, had to said Mr Lemon. 'We decidedA be postponed due to leave to set up a club within a club and availability of sponsors. returning to the UK on to give mid-week 999 players Money raised on the day June 6. It contained the the same opportunity as will go to the Market Field Queen's message, which seven-dav members." special needs school in was read out at the Anyone who would like to-- Colchester. opening of the XVll join the club or who wants . If you want to take part Commonwealth Games further information is asked , contact Market Field School to contact Lynne Pykerman on 01206 825195 on 01277 224891. Boundary ball wins the da 'STAND-IN captain Dave Bloxham the veteran's veteran Mick Patrick dismissed Bloxham and Melton formed a solid partnershi led the Gentlemen of Essex CID to an Marsh and Hill respectively with spectacular to almost reach the required run total. 7emphatic five-wicket victory over Audley catches. Skipper Bloxham remained at the crease : 7 End last month with a fine all-round display Bob Miller's three wickets for 26 runs 35 not out while Melton playing down the pitc with bat and ball. wrapped up the Audley End innings at 112 all was stumped having contributed 30 very usefi Eagleton opened the batting for Audley End, out. The Gentlemen of Essex response was to runs. played some first class strokes and edged his have Bob Richards open the batting and reach All that remained was for Wardleworth to g way to a well deserved 42 before being bowled 19 before being given out lbw. out and knock off four runs, which he did k around his legs by Bloxham, whose figures of 4- The wickets of Paul Baker and Mick Collins hitting a boundary off just the second ball 1 18 represented a consistent spell of bowling. followed in quick succession and the CID team faced giving the Gentlemen of Essex First class fielding by cat-like Kevin Stiff and were looking in a precarious position before convincing win. vhglersm reel in Tug team pulls off first place THE Essex team finished as winners in the recent Eastern Region PAA Freshwater @ling competition held in walk,: a bronze finish Paul Bird W& the individual winner with David A LOSS of key players straight he was passed in the last 50 Crichton-Smith individual and a day of strong metres by West Midlands, relegating runner-up. him to silver in a time of 16.47. DC John ~te&ik has competition didn't stop Steve King set off quickly for Essex been selected to represent the Essex Police tug of in the 3000 metres walk and was watched carefully by officials who the national PAA bowls war team performing gave him a warning towards the latter *ection in a match against beyond expectations in stages of the race. the British Fire Service the PAA championships Thankfully Steve kept his cool and and a match against finished in bronze position, just ahead Bedfordshire Bowling in Devon. of Dennis Sheppard finishing in a Association. - The competition ran in time of 16.16 and 16.34 respectively. Ds Iain Fraser has been conjunction with the national Essex field eventers Courtney selected to represent the athletics championships in Cowell, Phil Molloy and Trevor Clark national PAA fly fishing which Mick Bond and Vic took to the national stage after section in the international waiting patiently for most of the Spain were on the line for the t3rmpi- -W&& in afternoon. September after qualifying Vets 5000 metres. Phil and Trevor were up against the by winning the Eastern Setting off at a swift pace, the big javelin throwers of Devon and region competition. field split up quickly, leaving Mick Cornwall and Surrey. Bond in a favourable second place Weeks of hard training paid off as towards the end of the race. both held their own in a tough lhetest Disastrously with 300 metres to go competition throwing 38.90m and Mick pulled up with an damaged 36.42 metres gaining 5th and 6th of stamina Achilles leaving the door open for Vic place respectively. Spain to bring Essex home in fourth Courtney Cowell up against competitors who have represented the ESSEX duo Vic Spain and place in a time of 18.31. Selected for the British Police team were Matt Noone, I Mick Bond helped the PAA UK threw creditable 9.27 metres in After his marathon exploits in May, Fountain, Richard Wardleworth, Skelly Lambert and Steve Tyrell. achieve the best ever result Colchester officer Derek Walker. was the shot putt and he went on to leave in the prestigious Welsh realistically left with only the kder his mark in the long jump. the catchweight and 720 kg an event against the Comb