EXPOL 853 by Mick Hicks EXPOL 853 Was the Eventual and Last 100 Miles North

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Essex policemen raise over &13,000 to help children in need. EXPOL 853 By Mick Hicks EXPOL 853 was the eventual and last 100 miles north. Running the ter runs through the first town, Very generous in the city, taxi fancy name given to an original other way seemed daunting. All Wick, he is going like a train and drivers, late night revellers etc. idea by Frank Ruggles, Dave these thoughts were dissolved by sweating like only Ken does. 0330: Out of the city and Grimshaw and Mike Benning for the warmth of the welcome by Mid afternoon: Weather getting light - past Bilston Glen a huge charity event involving Sergeant George Harper and his cleared now and we are all Colliery - infamous during the Essex policemen. The idea was merry men at Wick, a hotel lapping up the clear air. Phil NUM dispute. Buster Footman for a non stop run from John dinner and a room at the top of Carter the cook loaned to us by suggests plenty of hot tea on this O'Groats to Lands End. the station to sleep. 45 Field Reg Royal Artillary has cold wet morning. Chris, lan and From its conception it was I like the others decided that a joined in a run and is settling in Mick the drivers are doing well intended that a child or children diary of thoughts and actions for with us strangers. Buster Foot- driving and tea making. should be the beneficiaries. The the week was necessary to stop man the Southend United physio 1000: Out in the country, Mike outcome involved both these, the passage of time altering or who is along for obvious reasons Benning and I make our 'phone with the suggestion by Geoff Lee ohscuring what happened. The is impressed by the fitness of the calls to Essex Radio and our of Ongar that little Matthew journey south is described using runners and sees fatigue as the Press Office (daily duty!!). Kayne a local cerebral palsey excerpts from my diary which I major problem. 1130: Up to the summit of victim, should be provided with a tried to keep up as events took Late afternoon: Descended Devils Beef Tub. Spectacular, walking brace and that BBC place. upon the tiny police station at although I doubt if Buster and Children in Need Fund should Helmsdale and set up the field Mike Benning thought so, they receive the remainder. Sunday June 1 kitchen. All hands helping with ran up it. Steve Woods and 853 was the number of miles an enormous stew. Mervyn Fairweather picked up Hotel breakfast - good to for the journey, at least accord- 2000: 'A' Squad leave on the blisters running down it. ing to the route supplied by the have a solid start, then all hands coach for a night's sleep at Loch Early pm: Moffat - lovely AA computer, and 20 was the sorting stores and equipment Ness. (The plan demanded that town, clean, tidy with gentle number of runners needed to do before the ten mile trip to John half the team slept each night so pleasant people. Borders TV it. One reserve runner, a hack up O'Groats. First problem. The that everybody slept every other arrived to film for their evening cannister of stew supplied bythe team of 10 and four vehicles .nioht). . -. . - , . news. Steve Woods feeling it a bit while relieving himself. Came out Friday June 6 completed the team that made army for Sunday night has putri- and was not improved by quicker than he went in. the journey. There is neither fied which vindicates complaints Monday June 2 Buster's 'operation' on his hlis- 2100: Pleasant, quiet evening 0500: This it it, everyone up early, the night runners are near time nor space to detail the about the smell on the coach, 0745: Inverness. First major ters carried out on top of a through Shropshire cattle now, so its all into running kit for mammoth admin task taken on thrown away - even the seagulls re-think. Two of the night run- concrete waste bin on the A74. country, spoiled by Mike Ben- the big finish. by the gang of three 'originals', refuse it. ners meet us to say that they are Late pm: Running on the A74 ning falling over and cutting but it took six months to arrange 1000: John O'Groats: No won- hours ahead of schedule. Col- is dangerous, rather like going himself. John Seavers took him 0700: On the coach, passed the last runner Keith Fitzjohn a few accommodation, transport, fuel, der everyone runs, walks, hops lected £20 in Inverness and jogging on the A13. Ken Foster to Leominster Hospital. Not food, collection permits, rail tick- and cycles away from here, its a didn't like it one bit. bothering with much cooked food miles out, he resembles a corpse Ralph Young tells of some moving at 7% miles an hour ets, cooking equipment - the list bit desolate and bare but Into Carlisle - approaching now just toast and cold stuff. - English people who stopped and the pace for the whole run. goes on for ever. All those tasks fascinating with the nearest donated a £20 note during the halfway already. Another major 0740: Into Lands End, loads of had to be completed preferably Orkney Isles in view. A hardy night. problem. A simple mistake in Thursday June 5 music from the amplifiers that with no expense being incurred. few take a swim which can't have 0915: Aviemore. the ski communication leads to harsh . . have brought us in so much As the momentum grew the rest aone a lot. centre, Andy Down going at his words. If the phones had work- Night: Through to Wye Valley, money. John Seavers selects of us were dragged into organis- 1100: Weather is awful so ed it wouldn't have happened. so obviously beautiful but again usual speed despite being up all 'Land of Hope and Glory' and its ing this and that. having done the photos and night. We hung on behind to We all lost each other and after lost in night - no moon this all smiles and handshakes at the The journey north on May 31 presentations we got underway a several circular tours of Carlisle week. Just light enough to see the collect - and did quite well with end. (Ray Powell is still asking was for 21 of us by courtesy of few minutes early. Mass start but all was patched up, and 'A' Severn Bridge as we cross it. donations of bread, milk and why in nearly five days the cook BR and for the rest in the quickly left to Ray Powell and squad off to bed at Lancs Train- 1000: Burnham on Sea -duty petrol. Generous these Scots. only did him one meal! a vehicles; a transit, a camper, a Mike Benning who are the first 1030: Now What! We've all ing Centre, Preston. 'B' squad 'phone calls to the usual places. I - Sierra and the force coach. The official runners. lost each other and the mobile had collected £900 in Edinburgh did it Mike Benning sound question he kept asking never to get an answer). culmination of all that was that 1230: Hit problem number two 'phones don't work this far up, before meeting us. They took asleep. (Diary entries noticeablv during Saturday evening we all - hot tea is necessary but the gas so we travel ahead and wait on their food for the night and we short'erLate am:now): Taunton already - Epilogue met in Wick having bumped into regulator in the camper is uls. the A9 with Geoff Lee asleep on ate in MacDonalds in Preston - The end of the event was each other at Inverness. The Again the local generosity saves the grass verge. It will help him on the house. we should be sleeping here sudden with the usual emotions enormity of the task was driven the day - a local shopkeeper forget his blister. tonight but we are so far ahead of of elation, contentment and then home by the cold uninviting came out on a Sunday and 1200: Drumochter summit. Wednesday June 4 time that won't happen. that flat fee1,ing that is innevit- Caithness Hills and the thick mist donated a new one to smooth ,Glorious day, warm sun but 0900: All ready for the off. Met 'B' squad after their able. A success no doubt about talking Mick Spalding. Ken Fos- and drizzle which dominated the snow on the neaks. The. roarh. - - -. .has-- Kate Snell from BBC Radio is night's sleep at Edgbastone, they that despite diff~cnltiesat times, stopped and there are sand- with us for our collection in look bright which is more than but £3,700 in the Bank from wiches for lunch plus cold dip in Preston - on street interviews we do. The runners have been collections alone is marvellous CHIEF CONSTABLE I the mountain stream. etc. doing short sessions to try and and everyone is thinner but well. I 1445: Pass of Killiekrankie 1200: E500 in Preston. Chris save energy. Sent some fresh Warm thanks to all our sup- quarter di5tance already (215 Woodward banked about &1600. runners on their way and discus- pliers and sponsors for their miles since mid-dav Sundav). 1700: Chris ~afgetshisdtreat- ment on an office desk at Pit- lochry Police Station - Buster using his 'infrasound' kit and some strapping. 1900: Perth already - the other half (B squad) go off to sleep at the Scottish Police Col- lege and it's out turn for an all night stint. 2100: 'Cross checked' the stores from the coach and set off in the pouring rain to catch up with Allan Barley and Paul Watson who have gone the wrong way out of Perth - not their fault, a few signs would have been handy. Local Sergeant helped us out but he is more concerned that the coach has not turned up at the college. (It had run out of fuel!). Evening meal of tinned mince Tired but happy, the runners and other team members at their journey's end. and onions, beans and yoghurt 1230: Radio 'phone now work- sed what was going to happen. contributions, not to ushut to the (in retrospect that menu sounds ing and we head for Shrewsbury Adjourned to Tiverton Police beneficiaries for whom either dangerous). to meet the runners. (Carlisle to Station. Lots of 'phone calls and directly or indirectly each dona- Shrewsbury overnight - not discussion. Conclusion miss out tion or contribution was made. HER MAJESTY Queen Elizabeth 11 has appointed 'I'he Chief Tuesday June 3 bad). Taunton stop. head for Penz- Thanks to the generosity and Constable, Mr Robert Bunyard Commander of the Order of the Midnight: Nearly at the Forth 1530: Frank on the 'phone ance. while the night runners humour of those we met en route British Empire in the 1986 Birthday Honours List. Road Bridge, its very wet and obviously tired - thinks we catch up. and to our fine guests Phil and Mr Bunyard told The Law "I am greatly honoured to receive this cold. ought to make more major Earl? ebening Thursday: Left Buster who easily fitted into the award which 1 feel reflects the reputation and achievements of the 0100: Cross the Forth Bridge changes. (The diar) records this 'B' squad to negotiate Dartmoor family. Essex Police rather than me as an individual. I have been Chief but it might as well have been the point as a difficult time - and Bodmin Moor while we take IIIIIIII~I_!Ib2tot-slIlIJlUUlIllIlIl Note Constable of Essex for 8 years, during this time all officers have shown Chelmer Bridge for all I saw in character clashes, fatigue etc. a coach ride to Penzance via a determination and commitment to overcome all obstacles put in their the dark and wet. which it's difficult to remember take away meal in Plymouth. The At the time of going to press way in order to provide an excellent service to the people of Essex and 0200: Edinburgh City Centre. now). runners in this half of the team over £13,000 had been raised and: I feel that this award reflects the quality of that service which members Cruelly left Dave Salmon run- Despite the harsh words we all realise for them the hard work is the Funds Treasurer Tony Bragg of the Essex Police have provided. ning on his own while we went laughed ourselves silly at John over. told The Law that money was still Mr Bunyard was previously honoured in 1980 when he received the into city centre nick for a hot Andrew's expense. He sat on an 2300: Penzance Police Station. f7owrng in dally. Queen's Police medal. electric fence during the night Off to sleep in the club room. 1111111111111111111IIIIIIIIIIl I 2 THE LAW, JULY, 1986

and Crematorium ser- been completely en- company and they have lar the Traffic Division vices. veloped in the care and been very good to me. with whom 1 spent so We would especially support of Es,,ex Police The Company are now much of my service. The like to thank the Chief land for this, we thank looking to increase their presents I received will be Dear Sir, Fred Nicholls, Roger Constable, Mr Bunyard, you. personnel in the Motor a constant reminder of my , Following last year's Culham, John Rhymes, Chief Superintendent G. Yours sincerely, Claims Engineering times with the Essex success of the Veterans' Barry Tarbun, Nigel Harris, and Taff's CID Maureen Jones Section and would be Police. Cricket X1 the fixture is Grainger, Alf Henry, office and all uniformed Chelmsford pleased to receive applica- Yours sincerely, now to become an annual Mike Benning, John colleagues at Chelmsford sincere thanks tions from retired or retir- Fred Firkins event for which Roger Johnson, John Croot, Town. Also all DCIs and ing police officers who Isle of Wight Parker, our scorer, has Errol Greene, Brian Divisional offices, No 5 Dear Sir, have a knowledge of very kindly offercd to Mead, Rod Ellis, John Regional Crime Squad Please allow me to ex- motor vehicles. Steady progress donate a trophy. ' Stonehouse and Dave and Division Comman- tend to all my friends, If any such person re- Dear Sir, This year's match will Wilkinson. ders and colleagues in all colleagues and Chief quires further information I would like to thank all bc. at Headquarters, May I through the departments. Officers at Headquarters I can be contacted on the friends and colleagues Chelmsford, commencing columns of The Law The tributes paid to my most sincere thanks Wickford 5522. who have sent cards and at 2.30pm Friday, July 4. extend an invitation to all Taff by his colleagues for their kindness and Yours faithfully, letters containing good As you will no doubt spectators to this "Fun" made us feel very proud help following the death John T. Johnson wishes to my husband appreciate this date is the event. 1 can promise some indeed. of my wife and mother-in- Michael Simister, PC Pensioners' Garden good entertainment and We would also like to law. Memories 2143, who is in the Party. The cricket match first-class cricket. thank everyone for their Yours sincerely, Dear Sir, London Hospital, will give some back- Yours faithfully, contributions to Taff's David Burrell May I have the oppor- Whitechapel, following a ground entertainment for J. Johnson Memorial Fund. It is a Information Room tunity through your kidney transplant opera- our retired colleagues. Gratitude comfort to know that Retired? columns of expressing my tion on Saturday, May 17. Remember last year much good can come out sincere thanks to my The messages have "The Team" won quite Dear Sir, Dear Sir, friends and colleagues in been coming so thick and of such sadness in the I retired from the Force convincingly with some My family and I would form of medical equip- the Essex Police for all the fast it will be impossible to notable performances like to express our grati- ment for the Children's some years ago and took good wishes received to acknowledge them indi- from the likes of John tude for the many mes- Ward, Broomfield Hos- up employment with mark my recent retire- vidyally. Rhymes, Alf Henry and sages of sympathy and pital. Holdsure Motor Policies, ment. My retirement At the time of writing CO. floral tributes on the From the moment of The Broadway, Wickford. evening at Basildon Police Michael is making steady It is difficult to know tragic death of my dear Taff's accident we have I have been extremely Station Bar was a night I progress and hopes to be who will be available to husband Taff Jones. never felt alone, we have happy working for this shall never forget. It was back among you all before ~lavbut hove that We were overwhelmed ' 14 I too long. eleven will be ivailable by the tributes and sup- Royal Wedding 'old'wonderful friends to there.see so Imany will Pat Simister from the fourteen names. port at the Thanksgiving B.B.Q. have lasting memories of Thundersley the Force and in particu- Essex FOLLOW THE festivities of the day with a Carrib- bean-style barbecue at the Force Training School Lord Lieutenant quadrangle 8-12pm, Wednesday, 23rd July. The Austin Baptist Coral presents Medals Reef Steel Band has been engaged for the event. AN A'WARD ceremony took place at Police Head- quarters on the 19th June when Her Majesty's Lord The cost of tickets Lieutenant of Essex Admiral Sir Andrew Lewis. KCB, include the provision of a JP, presented Police Long Service and Good Conduct barbecued meal are only A RECENT newcomer to Medals to 55 Essex officers. £4.75. They can be the Press and Public Rela- The ceremony was one of the largest ever to have obtained from H0 exten- tions Department is PC taken place in Essex with officers of all ranks and every BIGGLES RECENTLY took to the air in the shape of Neville Leach replacing division being represented. Inspector Brian Williams of Chelmsford Traffic. The Jon Hill who has been Following the presentations a buffet was served for facility was made available by courtesy of the Essex promoted and posted to the officers and their guests and they were able to Radio Jambuster on the occasion of the Annual Essex Harlow. mingle with Sir Andrew, Mr Bunyard, the Chief Show at Great Leighs and proved to be a novel way of Neville has been in the Constable and other senior officers. supervising the traffic problems. Force for 26 years and The afternoon was an unqualified success and due previously worked in the recognition should be afforded to Mrs Jennifer customer. Traffic was not impressed Welfare Department. Luscombe and her staff for the splendid arrangements. Rumour has it that the with his impromptu Prior to that he served at Chief Superindendent, shower. However, Chelmsford, Roxwell, Proof photographs of the presentation are available for Traffic and Superinten- Superintendent Opera- Support Unit and Maldon. viewing at HQ Press Office where orders may be placed. dent Operations recently tions saw the funny side of tested an amphibious it, that is until such time vehicle on the River as he realised that he had Crouch. On entering the, left the side window open water someone forgot to and got a lapful of Crouch A RECENT advertisme3 close the sun roof and for a clerk/typist in the water as well. He who Chief Superintendent, laughs last. . Comvlaints. Discivline' . and 'inspection ~Gart- ment at Force Headqua- ters stated that "Applicats must be competent typ- ists." Traffic vehicles hurried to an incident on the M25 recently when a "young woman" was seen to be thrown from a vehicle. Searching the arca the crew found a very large rubber doll a~~arentlv discarded by a di:satisfieh

p--- ..-----L! ..-----L! \ ___C_41 WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO SPEND THE LAW, JULY, 1986 3 Grays SPECIAL CONSTABULARY Careers MUSTER PARADE Convention A CAREERS convention with a difference was recently held within the Grays Division. Mindful of trying to improve community relations Inspec- tors Mike Williams and Bert Wallace arranged the convention in a Sikh Tem- ple at Maidstone Road, Grays. Contact was made though a local community leader, Mr Gulsham Raghinder Singh and arrangements were made for the convention to take S.D.O. Harry Matthews receiving his Certificate from place in the temple during The Chief Constable Inspecting The Parade The Chief Constable. the afternoon of Sunday, June 8. THE SPECIAL Con- Mr Robert Bunyard and service. nell, Harlow, 22 years. In order to make the stabulary Muster Parade following his inspection In addition to the The formal presenta- event as interesting as took place at the Force he presented Long Ser- presentation of medalsMr tions completed a buffet possible Headquarters Training School recently vice awards to a number Bunyard also presented luncheon was provided Crime Prevention and and this year it was of officers who had com- Certificates to 7 officers for the officers, their Force Training School accompanied by glorious pleted in excess of 9 years about to retire having families and guests. Departments were con- sunny weather. This broke served many years ot tacted and they agreed to the trend set over the five faithful service. Between The afternoon com- provide static displays. preceeding years when, to them they had given no menced with a display by say the least, the weather less than 241 years of the Dog Section and con- On the day of the event had been somewhat service to the Special tinued with a variety of Mike was ably assisted by unkind. Constabulary. Recipients static displays manned by the local Neighbourhood The weather certainly of these certificates were Beat Officer, Pc Odell the Crime Prevention De- and his Sergeant Steve drew the crowds and an as follows - Special Con- partment, Traffic Depart- stables Eden, Harlow, 33 Nuttall. Sergeant Howard estimated 800 people ment, Mounted Section turned out on the day to years, Swan, Harlow, 33 Laverick from the HQ mark the occasion. Not years; Sub Divisional offi- and Diving Unit. The Crime Prevention and only were they treated to a cers Trimnell, Harlow, 33 Driving School and In- Sergeant Dave Pery from fine parade but also an years, Kinley, Harlow, 31 formation Room also en- the Force Training School afternoon of entertain- years, Matthews, Harlow, tertained large numbers were also in attendance. ment. 26 years, Croxhall, Col- of visitors. and to make Section Officer Phil the day complete the Mike was unsure of The "Inspecting Officer" chester, 23 years; Woman how the convention would was the Chief Constable Special Constable Trim- Munns receives his Long F c B an d p 1 ay d Service medal. throughout. be received and was therefore ~leasantlvsur-

THE ABOVE photograph has been re- and ex pc Daws, and would like to Charlie has been a member of the Special Constabulary coistabulary, sp;cial ceived from ex police constable 343 hear from any of the others. for over 33 years, all of which have been served in or Constabulary or cadets, (;eorge Steam who is currently living in correspondence can be forwarded on, around Saffron Walden. but also a better under- the Hornchurch area. George remembers either through The Law or via NAK~O In recognigon of his service, the Mayor of Saffron standing between the Sikh some of the faces in the picture. ex Pc secretary Doug Rampling. Walden, Mr Stephen Neville, presented him with an community and the police Lamb, ex Pc Durrant, ex Pc May, ex Pc engraved watch. that served them. 4 THE LAW, JULY, 1986 1 Essex Police Band visit to France 1

AS MANY readers will ly disillusioned; they called him, "Brian, my heat, stopping only occa- night we were entertained among people who re- already know, the Essex didn't, only a few, but Bobbeee." sionally for a rest and a by the people of L'Aiguil- membered and cared. He beers Packed in the four days glass of wine; a L'Aiguil- Ion in the salle de fete. became our guest hero for -Police - - - - Rand-- - - has- -- a---ir~st --re- "Twn- - - - I------nleasp" ----and a - the evening and was turned from a six-day visit smile is the same in every the band was in ~'~iguil-ibn-style buffet~disco-- There is a moving story to L'Aiguillon Sur Mer, language. Fortunately we Ion were a wreath-laying dancing led by Marie, a treated to the band's re- attached to this particular ndering of the popular France. The visit was took with us Brian Higgle- service at the local cemet- fun-loving local character evening which cannot be made in conjunction with ton from Chelmsford CSB ery for six British war who admitted to being in RAF tunes by way of a left untold and came salute to him and his the Burnham on Crouch about by pure chance. Town Twinning Commit- colleagues. tee, and a coach of their Mr and Mrs Balcomb A few words of thanks members accompanied from Ormskirk happened must be said to those from the new Force coach to to be British holiday- the Essex Police Band L' Aiguillon. makers touring this area Committee, the Burnham of France and passing Twinning Committee and The Committee acted as their L'Aiguillon our guides on the way, through L'Aiguillon. They saw the salle de fete counterparts who taking us through many organised the trip and small French towns and decorated with French and British flags and lots made it the success it was villages we might never and also to the long- have seen. After the long of people so they decided to stop. Mr Balcomb had suffering drivers - and tiring journey we there's nothing worse arrived in L'Aiguillon to been an airgunner during the Second World War than being sober when be met by their Twinning everyone else is "merry"! Committee and our first and was in the sister taste of local wine. Then it squadron to that of the was on to the hotels; the airmen shot down and Band was split into three buried in L'Aiguillon Now available for accomodation pur- cemetery. Mr Balcomb , on cassette only poses, simply because was himself shot down in new' recording such a small town could the area and hidden by the : A by not cope with our local resistance. Sadly the Essex Police Band numbers. remainder of his crew were captured and ex- "20 Years on Many of us were sur- ecuted but his escape was prised at what a small assisted by the local the Beat" town L'Aiguillon is, but people. Naturally Mr Bal- although small, the com- comb has deep feelings of Commemorates munity spirit was great, as The Band playing at the St Benoist War Memorial, before marching through the town. .m. . ... gratitude for the local I the Band's we were *lnd Out at the who acted as our interpre- dead, a rehearsal and her seventies; sight-seeing ieople, hence his visit to 20th year many activities that took ter and bravely stood in Grand Concert with the trips to Les Sables D'olon- the area. He had already place in the de fete front of the band as a local band L7Harmonie ne and La Rochelle; an visited ~'~i~~ill~~cemet- 1 Over the days. bilingual compere, or as Municipale; what seemed outdoor evening concert ery and seen the wreaths Contact Pc Kennedy, Those in the band who Josette, a very prominent like a two hundred and more wine at St laid in our small service Press Office, HQ thought all Frenchmen member of the L'Ainguil- kilometre march around Benoist; and several large, and was the happiest man Chelmsford spoke English were quick- Ion Twinning Committee the town in insufferable lengthy meals. On the last in France that night to be Saffron Walden "Twinned" I Americans thank SAFFRON WALDEN, monies, the English one considering we only had insignificance. One family to take place during the their names to work on to even managed to "mis- I Saffron Walden that far flung outpost of the Essex Police in the first weekend in April, allocate our guests, every- lay" their guests and those North Western corner of 1986 and the German one thing worked out well that know Saffron Walden the county, has at last in August, 1986. with all of us "hosting" will realise just how diffi- caught up with all those Seeking to find an in- somebody of our own age cult it is to lose two other towns in the county. volvement with our con- group or interests. Germans in a town of that inspired by the idea of terparts in Bad Wil- Having briefly made a size. Fortunately they Town Twinning and part dungen, an approach was stop at each of our homes eventually turned up at 3 of this inspiration came made to their Chief of on the Friday night what in the morning with smiles from five police officers Police and in due course next but an introduction on their faces. who either work andlor six German police officers to an English Public All too soon the live in the area. from Bad Wildungen House for our guests and weekend was almost over In 1985, the Saffron but not without a final Walden Town Twinning visit to yet another Association was formed English public house, this and the town chosen as its time the Cross Keys in "partner" was Bad Wil- Saffron Walden and dungen, in Hesse, about joined by the local Fire 25 miles from Kassel in Brigade and the German Western Germany. Fire Brigade band a good time was had by all. This town was chosen After presentation of due to its links going back suitable gifts to our Ger- to 1968 with the Saffron man guests and promises Walden County High of seeing them all again in School when many pupils August when the German began exchange visits. part of the ceremony After several fund rais- takes place, it was off ing functions in 1985, the home to bed. Another Association being self early start on the Monday supporting, an advance morning saw us all in the party of members and Lord Butler ' Leisure their families went to Bad Centre Car Park, Saffron Wildungen on the occa- A presentation to the German guests at Saffron Walden Walden to say a final sion of their "Fest Der Police Station by Ins Keith Delaney. farewell to our guests. Begegnung", a local The local Fire Brigade carnival, in September, arrived in Saffron Wal- so to "The Swan" in the planned a farewell hosing AT A recent ceremony held at Carver Barracks, Debden, Chief taking with them a group den, together with some centre of Thaxted, a cen- down ceremony as the Inspector Ken Rowe was presented with a silver salver by Colonel of local Morrismen. 200 residents of their town tral meeting place where, coaches left, but unfortu- Donaldson of the American 4th Infantry Regiment. All were very well re- initially introductions The Regiment was one of two American Army Regiments who have for a weekend visit. nately the fire engine recently spent a month at Carver Barracks as part of an exchange visit ceived and the usual high Five police officers were improved upon went left and the coaches with members of the 1st Queens Dragoon Guards. level of German hospital- either living or working in aided by several beers. right so the opportunity The presentation was made to thank members of the Saffron ity extended on what was Saffron Walden Sub What followed was two was lost. Walden Sub Division for their assistance and co-operation extended to the American troops during their stay in England, or as Colonel a very enjoyable Division, John Kennet, days of socialising, official Very much an enjoy- Donaldson put it "for not arresting any of them." Ken Rowe was weekend. Keith Delandy, Barry receptions and general re- able, but hectic weekend quick to point out that the need for such action had never arisen! Arrangements were Wright, Don Gilroy and velry which would have and all of us involved look The inscription on the salver reads: "Presented to the Constabulary made even the most hectic of Saffron Walden for their excellent assistance and co-operation, then finalised for the for- Ian O'Sullivan, volun- forward to the return in from the 4th Battalion 40th Armoured Regiment and 4th Infantry mal Town Twinning Cere- teerd to play host and of IPA trips pale into August. Division (Mechanised)." THE LAW, JULY, 1986 5 , Part REFLECTIONS OF AMERICA Two CharlieBY Clark

CHIEF INSPECTOR Charlie Clark recently completed Manhatten, the cost of buying or renting property in with New York was overstated. The common held a course at the FBI National Academy in America. In New York was extremely expensive. belief that Central Park is a dangerous place would be last month's issue of The Law he gave an account of the Another feature of American life which seemed hard for me to ascribe to as I spent over a hour walking Course and the Academy itself. He concludes his story in rather odd to me which only became apparent when I through there with an elderly relative. The biggest this month's issue by giving an account of the more was invited home on various weekends by other police 'danger was the possibility of getting knocked down by social aspects of his visit. officers, was eating out at breakfast time. I was assured one of the many, many joggers. I found, somewhat to my surprise, that policing that this was not uncommon in America and my hosts attitudes and problems are very similar the world over. on the respective occasions said that they tried to National Academy Also, to a large extent, the ways of tackling day-to-day accomplish this every weekend to give their wives a problems are very similar. By this I mean that although break from preparing meals. Whilst discussing New York I feel I must mention an cultural, political and legalistic differences allow for Even though I thought the gesture was fine, I found extremely interesting afternoon spent at the FBI significant variations, there are not that many varia- it hard to rationalise as it seemed quite common for National Academy when retired New York cops, Americans to eat out two or three times a week in any Deputy Inspector Danny St John and Captain Frank case. Bolz came and gave a 4 hour talk on hostage rescue and' I could relate my experiences about travelling SWAT tactics. America but I feel that 1 should not bore you with What I found fascinating was the move towards repetitive descriptions of different states and cities, but tactics very much the same as those practiced in Essex. I want to briefly talk of my experience in New York. Danny St John said that for years New York Cops had got the reputation of "shooting first and then asking the 24th Precinct questions" but that since the early 1970s that had all changed. The tactics were now to contain and I spent three days in New York and although much of negotiate; it heartened me greatly to hear that these my time was spent with relatives I also got to two of the were the preferred policing methods in arguably, one of many Police Precincts. I was taken to New York by a Lieutenant who was on the FBI course and on the journey into the city he showed me some of the sights; George Washington Bridge, Times Square, Central Park, the site of John Lennon's murder and a number of other famous sights. We then turned into a fairly narrow side street which was full of parked police cars., There were police cars parked along both sides of the road, on pavements, in fact there seemed to be police cars cvcrwhere. The Lieutenant whom I was with carefully reversed his car onto the pavement next to a. police vehicle and left it parked, completely blocking the footpath. When I queried the parking 1 was told that it was common to New York. Entering the 24th Precinct through its front public entrance was like walking into an American television set as one might see on Hill Street Blues or a similar American Cop story, except, the reality seemed much dirtier and scruffier than could ever be imagined. Charlie Clarke about a receive a bruise at the hands of a Dirty .357 Magnum. I commented on the dirty, scruffy appearance of the the most violent cities in the world. I could also relate place and was told that it was one of the better to many of the practical problems experienced Precincts. The Detectives Office on the second floor especially those where internal battles had to be fought was little better; the Captain's Office was small, dark over the number of men needed and the range of and again very scruffy. The furnishings were chipped equipment neded to give hostage negotiations and and scratched, the walls looked as though they hadn't SWAT opertions the best chance of success.. been painted for 20 years or more and the detectives I The talk given by the two retired officers finally The three revolver ranges, one rifle range, duelling met were all dressed in sweat shirts and track suit ended late that evening over a drink in the bar at the range, surprise range and four 'skeet' fields. bottoms, apparently they only dress in their work Academy where the two men recounted experiences clothes when they have to go out on the streets. from domestic hostage situations to the hi-jacking of a tions within the confides of normality, that police forces bus full of passengers that ended up at Kennedy can readily adopt, policing is policing, is policing. Airport in July 1977. However, moving away from the general day-to-day So far I have not mentioned one of the, if not the problems I found differences which were fascinating. A fundamental difference between the American and couple of examples are, firstly, the Los Angeles Police English police, ie: the carrying for firearms. Without - Department's "Battering Ram" which has a 30 foot exception, every police officer I spoke to wanted to long steel ram on the front of an armoured car. This is know how the British Police carried out their day-to- used for "entering premises" of mainly drug dealers day duties without being armed. The explanation I gave who would be reluctant to readily open doors to police never really satisfied anybody but I could see their officers with warrants. The ram is not used on doors, point of view as it was unusual for them to walk outside however, but is used on a corner section of the ground their'own house, whether on duty or not, without a floor of premises to ensure adequate means of entry for firearm of some sort. Even in the summer months when foot officers to rapidly enter and preserve evidence and their style of dress made it impossible to conceal a arrest suspects who are likely to be armed. weapon, their wives or girlfriends would have to carry a gun in their handbag. SWAT Firearms The second example I can give is the use of helicopters with SWAT trained officers equipped with high powered automatic weapons to bc used as Would this house qualify for maximum rent allowance American Police Officers, in most states, can own necessary. The photograph in the last 'Law' showed in Essex? virtually whatever firearms they want. I stayed with a SWAT trained officers absailing (repelling as the police Captain and he had an armoury of almost 50 Americans called it) froin a hovering helicopter. However, despite what I have said so far about the weapons ranging from very small, concealable .22 Techniques such as these are far more aligned with the 24th Precinct, the whole place had the air of an revolvers though an assortment of semi-automatic military than law enforecement bodies in England. extremely busy police station. This impression was pistols to a fully automatic Heckler and Koch. He I could mention numerous other examples but I want somewhat borne out by some figures for murders maintained that they were just a hobby and that to go on to talk about how I perceived the standing ot within the square mile covered by the precinct - 1984 although he used a number of different weapons for the American Cop in their society relative to the British - 38 murders; 1985 - 29 murders. 1986 had been a work purposes, depending on the assignment he was 1" police officer. One of the principal features was the good year so far with only 8 murders. undertaking, he mostly used them for the pleasure of high standard of living of the American Cop. 1 shared a shooting on the surrounding open land near to his room with a Lieutenant from San Francisco who earned Impression home. You can see a photograph of me shooting a .357 in the region of f47,000 per annum. He owned four Magnum with a 3in barrel on some farm land owned by houses, ran a BMW, a Volvo and a "station wagon Whilst in New York 1 was taken out in a police my host's uncle. I had not fired a Magnum with a 3in -. type" general purpose truck. vehicle for a short while just to have a "cops-eye-view"; barrel before but the bruising on the base of my thumb To show that this was not peculiar to my room mate, we did not get involved in any of the work however. I caused by the recoil left me with a lingering memory. I the photograph shows a house belonging to a Captain was driven through Harlem and although it was only a can see why CIint Eastwood has the longer barreled (equivalent rank to Chief Inspector) in the Illinois State fleeting visit I could feel a certain hostility in the air; it version. Police. From what I saw this was not untypical of a was not the sort of area to go walking alone. However, enough of my ramblings, I just want to great number of those officers on the course. My overall impression of New York was that of any conclude by saying what a marvellous opportunity I was However, on the other hand, a single New York large cosmopolitan city, it was big, dirty, noisy and given and that if anybody else should be so lucky they - Lieutenant, although earning high wages, lived in very busy but it nevertheless had a fascination all of its own should grasp it with both hands and make the most of small one bedroomed flat on the east side of and I felt that the voilence and crime often associated it. m. 6 THE LAW, JULY, 1986 PRIVATE MEDICAL STARTING ON Thurs- day, 3 July, and every Thursday thereafter, an RECENT NEGOTIATIONS on behalf of the group "Aerobics Class" and have secured B and D costings at two local hospitals. Weight Training tuition Watch the interest This means that subscribers who are on B and D will be available at South- end Police Station, in the the monthly puyments had mysteriorrs1.v premium rates will be able to receive treatment at both "NICE little runner" suid the cur dealer. the Southend Wellesley and Brentwood Hartswood main hall. "Only one owner, absolutely giving it gone down by fll a month. Hospitals with no lowering of standards of medical Aerobics will be held at uwuy, I don't know how I can ufford to attention. Therefore, members who are living in those 7pm and Weight Training In my role us a Money Matters survive with our low prices. " Sol4nd.s like ''. areas and who are contributing to B and C hospital at Xpm. a fumiliur tune, doesrz't it.? My heart goes ~nvestigutive reporter" I made some rates should consider transferring to B and D and Go along for either out to the poor old car sule.~marz who's enquiries with cotztuct.~ in the crcdit thereby make a savings in monthly premium rates. aerobics or weight train- pitiful little profit tnurgirz hus to feed and inriustry. As u rc.sult I discovered thut the Transfers can be rnade by a notice in writing to the ing or both, which will clothe his frrrnily. credit cornpuny puys ,sub.stur~tialcotnmi.s- Group Secretary, Police t-leadquarters. Claims Forms cost you f l per session. siorzs to deulers who arrurzgc credit with and Flelp Desk. The evenings will be Still, I witnessed an interesting event lust them. Nothing wrong with thut, bu.sines.s is Our insurance brokers still provide their Help Desk witable for either men or month which ruther diluted my compus- blisiness. It's worth beuring in mind, service and they are now responsible for issuing all women and will be sion und guve me an idea for this month's though, that if' you ure ufter u nice big claims forms. Dial Chelmsford 268281 for this service. supervised by Ricky, a urticle. urticle on HP, you cun often rzegotiute the NEW ENROLMENTS. There has been a recent distri- qualified instructor from terms so thut the dealer, as in my friend's bution of PPP material to enable new members to Lindisfarne Health Club. I was with a friend who was ufter u cuse, waives his comrni.ssion on the credit enrol, any officer requiring further information about All club members will secondhand BM W, being offered at u cur agreement just to get the sale. the scheme can contact the Group Secretary on HQ be welcome, and remem- sales showroom for £3,750. My friend had 495. ber that includes hus- allowed himself f l15 per month for HP Whilst I'm on the subject, I'll end with u bands and wives. on the cur, and had been offered f 750 for perennial wurning to WATCH THOSE Now is your chance to his old Mk 3. The sale.sman worked out RATES. Ask for the APR every time. get into shape for the credit for the remaining f.3,000 and Bank loans are about 20 per cent, Barclay Late Federation Notes summer. came up with £126 per month. "No, and Access are ahout 26.8 per cent, l l per' sorry," suid my friend, "I'd only allowed cent mortgages are about 11.6 per cent, Retirements for £1 l5 u month, have you something a and Store credit cards are about 32.9 per from Jim Rodgers PC C. G. Caffyn, Traffic1 bit cheaper." cent. Provident Cheques are well in excess Colchester retired June 15 FOR the past several mence the deductions at after 23 years 59 days of l00 per cent, but they are the only ones years, the bulk of the that rate with effect from who actually call to collect the money. service. . The salesman went into his office and Force have been donat- the July Pay Packet. DS K. N. Lingwood, made a quick phone call. He came out and Our advice is, if you're borrowing your ing, by way of a direct Anyone who does not Rayleigh CID, retired said, "£115 a month is fine." When he money, start at your bank and work debit from their pay pack- wish to participate at that June 20 after 30 years wrote out the sale agreement, the purchase upwards! If you're large ufter amounts, et, the sum of 10 pence level should write to me service. price wus still £3,750 less £ 750 deposit, but consider a re-mortgage. per month to the Royal to that effect, but before PC T. A. Weavers, Traf- Ulster constabulary Be- you do so think what 25 ficIHalstead, retired June nevolent Fund. pence actually purchases 29 after 19 years 141 days for you, and then consid- service. ' Protect your commutation I FORCE This sum is a token er the people who will contribution to the above DC M. J. Radford, South- benefit from your end, retires July 12 after Charity to assist that generosity. with the PMAS organlsatlon to cope wlth 24 years 311 days service. OFFICERS APPROACHING retirement will be LOTTERY the welfare needs of the PS R. G. Mann, CSB eagerly looking forward to picking up a substantial RESULT of the draw held Ulster Force, which arise Southend Police Hadleigh, retires August lump sum payment on commuting. Have you con- on 2.6.86: 1st Prize - DC as a result of the con- 31 after 30 years 38 days sidcred, however, that if you should die before your Kerry, Wickford, £1,500; tinuing hostilities. Ski Club service. retirement date, the right to commute dies with you 2nd price PC Brown, Supt L. N. Brewer, Traf- Chelmsford Traff~c,£700; For some time we have SOUTHEND POLICE fic, retires August 31 after and your family will not have the benefit of that Sports Club are organis- payment. 3rd prize - PC Onyons, been under pressure to 30 years nine days service. Laindon Traffic, £300. raise this contribution, ing.a skiing trip to Sansi- You can ensure that they would not lose out by cario, Italy, in March Obituaries effecting a PMAS Commutation Protection Policy. Consolation prizes at £50 and this culminated in the April 29, ex PS Frederick obvious demand made at 1987. The deal includes This is designed for the officer within ten years of each: PS Anderson, HQ good apartment-style half T. J. Hiscock, 62 years, retirement and it guarantees to pay a lump sum in the Traffic; PC Lawman, the Force Open Meeting who retired from the on Monday night. board accommodation, event of death during the policy term. For instance, an Southend; PC Lamiday, lessons, skis, boots and Force 1974. officer aged 50 next birthday can ensure a tax-free HQ; PC Miller, Silver The Joint Branch full insurance. The holi- May 28, ex Pc Albert payment of f20,000 if he dies during the next five years, End; DS Bedford, Board have made an day caters for novice and James Light, 72 years, for a weekly deduction from pay of just f l .88. Westcliff; DC Scott, HQ; Executive decision to in- expert skiers alike. For who retired from the For further information contact your local authorised PC Howell, Colchester; PS crease the monthly sum to further details contact Force 1965. officer or PMAS Head Office at Alexandra House, Kirvell, South Ockendon; 25 pence and the Payroll June IS, ex PS Louis Brian Taylor, the South- Henry Martin, 71 years, Queen Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire WSI3 60s PC Lever, Westcliff'; PC Division at County Hall end Club Secretary on ext (telephone Lichfield 5241 1). Manners, HQ. will be advised to com- who retired from the 318. Force 1963.

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Ige living area, as new. Harlow 3842 1. (Brcntwood) Ext 41. THE LAW, JULY, 1986 7, FORCE OPEN MEETING 1986 On Monday, June 16, tis. He made a witty 1986 we held our Annual speech covering the Force Open Meeting at various aspects of current the Marconi Club. The problems nationally. attendance was surprising This speech was considering the number particularly appreciated of points which could by those on the floor of have counted against it - the meeting because the World Cup compe- Peter aimed it at the tition, the steaming hot membership rather than weather, and Clint East- at the Press, which has wood on television. We been a criticism in the were very content with past.In the Closed Session, the numbers who came along, and although there Ted Davidson, appearing weren't many questions at an Essex Force Open we believe everyone had Meeting for the last time, an enjoyable evening. gave a very concise up- date on matters before We were able to give the Police Negotiating our congratulations to the Board at the present Chief on his Birthday time, and made himself Honours Award, and also available. foi questions present him with a bottle from the floor. of Champagne to cele- After the formalities I HAVE no doubt that elsewhere in this paper, an item brate the occasion. He there was a buffet meal appears announcing the award in the Birthday Honours very kindly shared this Mr Robert Bunyard CBE, was obviously delighted by and then an up-and-com- List of the CBE to the Chief Constable. I have already with selected members of the presentation of a bottle of "Bubbly". ing young comedian en- given him my personal congratulations, and a letter the to^ table in the VIP tertained those who did from the Joint Branch Board to the same end, but it Loungk afterwards. Board over the past present took the point he not have to leave to get " would be remiss if no comment appeared in this twelve months. The Chief was making. back on duty. column. After all is said and done, if the first half of this Addresses were given Constable was in spark- This was followed by All in all, a very year has been devoted to my award, the next six by Bob Needham, the ling form, talking without Peter Cripps, the Con- pleasant evening. If you months ought to be conccrned with his! Chairman of the Joint a script, but nonetheless stable's Central Commit- missed this year's, make a Branch Board which informative and to the tee Secretary, who was point of coming next In all of our dealings with Mr Bunyard since his covered the work of thc point. I think all those deputising for Leslie Cur- year. arrival from Leicester, we the Joint Branch Board have always found him to be understanding, compassionate and fairminded. We have perceived that he has put his other Forces behind him, and has concern only for the Essex Police, and that concern has lead to the high esteem in which the Force is now held. It is obvious SCARBOROUGH 1986 therefore that that is the reason for his award; it also reflects the good work being done within the Force by all of its members - in the same way that my award FOR the first time ever a political both the police and the Labour to change the law on the subject. The reflected the good work done by the Branch Board. party in Great Britain has used the Party, whether or not we are in Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd, was Police Federation National Confer- government. " present during Mr Curtis's speech We, and I am sure this is endorsed by all of the ence venue to hold its own mini but made no comment on the subject members of the Essex Police Federation, heartily political meeting to inform the mem- I asked Sir Eldon Gr~ffiths,the when he addressed conference. But congratulate you on the award, Sir. It is an honour bers of the Police Federation that it Conservative MP who is also the Mr Hurd did not escape the subject richly deserved and earned in the hardest way possible supports law and order. Parliamentary advisor to the Police so easily, for at a later press - forever under Public scrutiny, and always account- Federation, what he thought of Mr conference he was asked about Leslie able directly to the population of Essex County, The Labour Party spokesman on Kauffman's "fringe" meeting. Sir Curtis's comments. Mr Hurd said: through the Police Committee. Home Affairs, Gerald Kauffman, Eldon said: "If Mr Kauffman and the "We are looking into the matter at' was invited by the Police Federation Labour Party want to hold a political present and if we consider the law to their Annual Conference, this year dealing with shotguns needs changing held in Scarborough, as an observer. then we shall put it before Parlia- He readily accepted the invitation ment." When asked if this meant that Long-service and Good then had his own "fringe" meeting Roger Parker the law may be changed he said: "I arranged for the evening of the main have told you that we are looking conference's first day. A hall capable Uinto the matter. I have nothing of holding about 200 people was meeting at the same time and in the further to add at this stage." Conduct Medals booked in the town's main library. same town as the Federation Confer- Despite a late finish to the main ence is being held that is fine. There On the final day of the conference conference it was surprising to find is nothing against that. But if Mr the secretary of the Northern Ireland Investiture that the "fringe" meeting had a Kauffman is using that meeting in Police Federation received a standing capacity audience. order to tell the attending police ovation after telling the conference At long last a Presenta- at Force Headquarters, officers lies then both he and Mr to resist any attempt to turn the Mr Kauffman started the "fringe" Kinnock ought to re-think." Sir police into any form of para-military tion of Medals which with 55 men of all ranks meeting by telling the audience, 99% went some way towards receiving the medal, each Eldon Griffiths did not attend the organisation. He was a guest speaker being police officers, that despite "fringe" meeting. winding up a spec~aidebate on The restoring its true value to was well-supported by recent statements made by members the Service. wives, children and Police, Firearms and Society. He told of the Labour Party attacking the the assembly: "The British Police are parents in some cases. police and their actions he wished it Sir Eldon backed the call by the Much of the credit for The medals were Essex contingent for an allowance to respected throughout the world be- to be known that Labour leader Neil cause they do not carry guns during the excellent arrange- presented by the Lord Kinnock wanted the apparent anti- be paid for searches carried out in ments must go to Jennie Lieutenant of the County, unhygenic conditions, but the confer- the normal course of their duties,. police approach of certain members You must not in any circumstances Luscombe who was pitch- Admiral Sir Andrew of the Labour Party stamped on. ence did not and defeated the ed in at the deep end a Lewis, who was ably sup- motion. allow any government or any part of "The Labour Party never has been, is society to change that image." few short weeks ago - ported by the Chief Con- not, and never will be against the the remainder goes to the stable, and the Deputy - police in the United Kingdom. Law Conference Chairman and Chair- Chief Constable for Mr Stone. and order must be maintained by a man of the Police Federation, Lesl~e Time alone will tell whether or not., approving the cxpendi- civil body and that body is obviously Curtis, told the conference that the image of the British policeman is ture on the truly splendid 1 think that when news the police force" said Mr Kauffman. tighter controls should exist with to change, but one thing is for sure: if buffet which was pro- gets around about this He continued in the same vein as he regard to the purchase, possession. the police are to effectively fight the vided for the recipients of Investiture, many Inore answered questions put to him by the and storage of shotguns. This sup- increase in crime they must be given the Award and their officers in the future will audience for the next three hours. At ported the concern expressed by the the resources, which includes the treasured guests. opt for the presentation, the end of the meeting he said: "I the Chief Constable ot tssex. the money to provide the resources, and rather than having the hope we will be able to hold further Essex Police Federation and the manpower. They must also be sup- The ceremony itself medal sent through the meetings of the same kind where we Essex Pollce Committee after what ported by whichever political party ik.' was the largest ever held post. are able to discuss items that affect appeared to be an abortive attempt in power and by Parliament. 8 THE LAW, !!JLY, 1986

Grays win Force Athletics GOOD WEATHER helped the Essex Police Athletics finished making the running conditions almost THE Essex Police Sports Association makes a levy on month the movements within the Force are quite Championships get off to a prompt start at 1.45pm perfect. all sports club members of £3 per member per year. considerable for whatever reason. Can you see a on May 28, at Blackshots Stadium, Grays. Several of problem emerging'! The problem is that, within that Tyrrell (Basildon) took his second win of the day This works out at a little under 6p per week. This the events, the men's shot, Javelin, and high jump money is extracted from your sports club subscrip- movement of personel, you have members leaving a by running the men's 100 metres final in 12.1 took place simultaneously. Some of the more seconds. HQ increased their lead over Grays when tion by the Association Treasurer and the balance, 50p division and moving to a 75p division and soon experienced competitors opted out of the early stages which is far in excess of that, is returned to your possibly, to a £l division. The reverse example Turner won the men's 3000 metres steeplechase in of these disciplines, beginning their attempts when 10m 22.8 secs. Husk (Southend) took an easy second individual divisional clubs. This money is used by applies in the same way. To keep on top of this the standard had reached their levels. Pc's Evans your division to finance the various activities in irritating problem is a vexing chore which is very victory in the men's hammer with a throw of 45.62 and Halford of Harlow and HQ respectively started metres. A win in the women's long jump for Owers relation to sport or for whatever purpose your rarely undertaken. Can I say that the computer late in the high jump for men, and continued their Committees see fit. readout shows members suhscriptions still being helped Grays move into the lead overall, in front of battle to the end with Evans taking first place with a HO... K - The levy taken by the Association, together with taken from their pay for, in some cases, the division jump of 1.85 metres. In the men's sh;t Husk of any profits from the Force Lottery, is used to finance they were at two postings ago. Wouldn't it be Southend took first place again with 12.50 metres. In M. Dunion (Chelmsford) has been in the media the Essex Police as a whole in all of its sporting sensible to have the same sports club subscriptions the javelin, Tyrrell of Basildon was the clear winner lately for his fund raising charity walking, and he got calendar and to assist with the groundsman's salary for everyone? with a throw of 52.60 metres. another mention today when he won the 3000 metres I think it would. At a recent meeting at walk in 13m 24.9 secs. Erysthee (guest from the at Headquarters. More importantly in some re- Shortly after 2pm the final of the men's 1500 spects, it helps individual talented sportsmen and Headquarters 1 tried to get this underway. Without metres was run, with Turner of HQ winning the first Met), the current 200 metres PAA Champion, won any success. To put you in the picture, a compromise this event by a huge margin, showing what a class sportswomen within the Force to pursue their of three events for him. This was quickly foHuwed by of 75p per month for everyone could have been runner he is. His style of running was a real pleasure sometimes 'minority' sport. So far so good. the finals of both the mens and womens 400 metres, 1 have to say that your Association has no plans to agreed. I had suggested a f l. If for some of you this these being won respectively by Phimister (Chelms- to watch. would have amounted to an increase, 1 can assure alter or increase the per capita levy. ford) in 52.70 secs, and Hewitt (HQ) in 72.00 secs. Some light rain was again beginning to fall when you that extra money would have been returned to Within the Force there are eight main sports clubs By this time a stiff breeze was bringing in some Turner (HQ) had a comfortable win in the men's your clubs to be spent on you. The association would each with the right to set their own sports club rain which started lightly but quickly developed into 5000 metres, bringing HQ close behind Grays in the suhscriptions. Perfectly reasonable and democratic I still only have taken their levy as described above. a real downpour. However, this didn't seem to overall stakes. May (City) won the men's 800 metres have taken the trouble to write on this subject in hear you say. The problem is that amongst the I dampen anybody's enthusiasm, and Evans (Harlow) final, and as the guests didn't score any points, various clubs the subscriptions are not all the same. this issue of our newspaper to make you aware of took his second victory of the day by winning the Grays division remained the overall winners, with Some ask for 50p per month, some ask for 75p per what the Association is trying to do should you be on long jump with 6.35 metres. Owers (<;rays), and HQ a close second (helped by a large contingent from a Committee within one of the clubs where the month and two clubs are considering asking f l per Partridge (HQ) won the women's shot and javelin the FSU). subject may be brought up. Or maybe an interested month. So far so good. respectively. Readers of Force Orders B will notice that each member who agrees with what we are trying to do. The general feelings seemed to be that the facilities HQ were by this time building a good lead. A guest were first class and that the whole event was run as from the City of London Police in the shape of WPc smoothly as possible, considering the occasionally Gerard, was obviously an athlete of some standing as inclement weather, and the fact that many of the she comfortably won the women's 100, 200 and 800 competitors were entered in several events. A good metres finals. By now the heavy rain had all but Golfing diary , days athletics. BY THE time you read this we Thursday 22 May) and two of we have 78 members, throughout would have completed half our our members braved the snow, the County, and places in PAA SHOOTING I fixtures and I am pleased to say hail, rain and wind, to take part. National and Regional Compe- EARLIER this year the our run of success is continuing Their ordeal I understand titions are hecoming harder for has been successful twice a score of 582. This forced and at the time of writing we started at Euston Station. Both players to earn which in turn is PAA Shortrange Rifle in past years and was a shoot off with British have only suffered two defeats arrived there to find that the boat producing better and better gol- and Pistol Championships Regional runner up on National Squad member and amassed four wins and three train via Stranraer wasn't run- fers. Our standards are impro- were hosted by Devon this occassion. Unfortu- Brian Girling. draws. ning and they had to be re-routed ving as our match results show and Cornwall Constabul- through Wales and the Irish and interest in the sport is still nately Rob had a dis- Three strings of five Our campaign in the No 5 Republic before eventually end- increasing and of course new ary at Torquay. Essex appointing shoot, compe- shots in 4 seconds, each Regional P.A.A. event which was ing up in Belfast, however, that is members are always welcome. were well represented tition nerves at this level, shot on a separate target held on 20 May on Hayling another story which no doubt by Try us!! with Rob Wolton, Col- ended with a very close Island, didn't result in us hring- dropped him the vital now Colin Muir has related. Good golfing. chester and Graham Har- points necessary for a result and Graham was ing back any trophies hut we Anyway, back to the golf, 1am I certainly held our own and our proud to say that 'in these vey, Southend, both placing. The individual defeated into third place representatives were a credit to championships Keith Davies having won through the rifle title was won by Paul and became travelling re- the Force. Individually, all eight (Chelmsford) recorded a first for Angling preliminary rounds to rep- Hatton, Lancashire with serve - a position held participants, except two, finished Essex in that he reached the top resent the Eastern Region for the 1982 Australian in the top half of a field of 68 24 to qualify for the final day the excellent score of 298 competitors and in particular in championships play off. He en- in the individual ex 300. Commonwealth Games! the morning round Steve Bard- ded up 21st overall, a very Lines Championships. It is not Graham Harvey follow- Scores were as follows: well (Harlow) recorded a nett creditable performance and he ON THE 6th May, 1986 nine often Essex are repre- ing his success in the PAA G. Harvey 48 49 48 - score of 74 to finish joint 12, shows for the future. members of the southend Police closely followed by Fred Faulk- sented in the rifle event Championships shot as a 145. B. Girling 49 47 50 - Well.- - done- .- - . Keith!.-...... I Cluh Fishing Team held their ner (Rayleigh) who returned a spring competition at Brighton. and Rob's success with trialist for a place in the 146. On Wednesday 28 May we nett score of 75. In the afternoon On the day nine 9lh specimen the 'long' gun was well- England team for the It is good to see first round Steve Bardwell headed the entertained Norfolk Police at Cannons Brook Golf Club in the spurdogs were caught and a deserved and most forthcoming Common- place was achieved by Essex Scores with 32 Stapleford sclcction of smaller spurdogs first round of the National Police welcome. - Points and 13th place. We en- and whiting. wealth Games. Shooting another Police Officer Team knock-Out Cup. This is . ~ Graham Harvey, tered two teams of four in the I hc results were as follows - .22 rapid fire pistol he Terry Turner of Cam- same event and out of the 17 our first venture into this compe- having competed with pis- tition and I am pleased to say we Ilave Clnrk 671b; Graham Garn- finished joint-second with bridge. teams entered both ours came ham 541b; Pctcr Garnham 421b; tol at National and Inter- joint eighth. won handsomely 4 games to 1. This now takes us into the Area Mick Bannister 531h 4ozs; Alan national level has in pre- Finals. Husk 451b lozs; Robert Ross vious years succeeded in Over the same period of time (telephonist) 401b; Tony Chaplin LADIES' HOCKEY the National P.A.A. Champion- Well, I can only say that maior 38lb: Bob Rowlev 531b: a total reaching the Champion- WELL, THE SEASON is over, with a final fling at organising the ships were being held in ~nrth- golfing successes are on ihe amount ol' 4451b Sozs. ' ships but never before ever-improving team. Unfortunately, the had weather at the beginning ern Ireland. This event was over horizon as our society grows All in all an excellent day's achieved the coveted title of the year brought a temporary end to the season (for two months!) several days (Monday, 19 May to stronger and stronger. This year fishing. 'PAA Shooting Pistol but a couple of hurried games were fixed for April. The first was a triangular tournament scheduled against Suffolk and Champion.' At last his Cambridge forces, but a "crimewave" in Suffolk took their team, name is engraved upon depleted Essex and Cambridge and nearly doomed the evening hefore the champions cup. With it started. However, Witham ladies stepped in, Essex and Cambridge Essex retain title a score of 285 ex 300 he joined forces and a match was played. Witham managed a 4-2 win THE ESSEX team looked thin and the high jump. Other winners were over "Camsex" (who incidentally fielded 12 unnoticed by the was 6 points ahead of the opposition!) and proved to be an enjoyable evening. depleted as they set out to retain the Dennis Shepard of Grays who won the nearest rival, Mac The last game, against Essex University, was played on their new PAA SE Regional Athletics champions' 3,000 metres walk. Alan Husk was 2nd in Nicholls of West Mid- "astroturf' surface. The game proved hard and fast with goals being title. Most notable absences were in the both shot and discus, events for which he lands, who has dominated scored by both teams. University were the first to score, early in the middle distance events where there were held the title. Elaine Partridge came 2nd this event for the last game whilst the police tried to work out what the surface would do. no participants representing the force. in the ladies' javelin and 3rd in the high Shortly before half-time, the police pulled one back with a combined - three years. Graham's effort by Sue Woods, Chris Adams, Marian Tankerd, Pat Eilis, Tracy As the aftei-noon progressed the Essex jump. name joins that of Phil Martinez and Yvonne Taylor. I can't say who actually scored the goal rcpresentativcs were achieving good re- The star performance of the afternoon Webb, Colchester who since they all claimed it, and 1 am too short sighted to be certain! The sults and the overall team positions had must go to-~eilPhimistcr. Having come second gual for University was the result of mistake by the defence who Essex and Thames Valley running neck- 2nd in the 400 metres, he took the anchor FOOTBALL gave the ball to the waiting forward line, who could not miss having to-neck. Icg in the relay. Scvcn teams were in the left the 'keeper stranded. race and he took over in 6th position to Anyone who wished to The second-half was almost goal-less with University having the Steve Tyrell from Basildon had an play Forcc Football next advantage of playing regularly on the surface, but who could not find complete the last 400 metres. As he the back of the net due to good defence work. Essex Police had their excellent win in the javelin with 54.84 season should contact HQ metres in the first cvent. rounded the track he overtook the othcr chances as well, and were unlucky not to equalise. runners onc by one until at the home extension 203, Ch Ins As the final whistle blew, the ball was dribbled into the Essex goal, From this point on it was our ladies and straight, the crowd rose to Neil's efforts Clark, Pc Wood or Pc hut one wonders if it counts. We claim a 2-1 tlcf'rat, a good result the men's field cvcnts that pulled us Weatherley. Details of under the circumstances. as he passed the finishing line just ahead I,astly, our thanks must go to the stalwarts of the team Sue Woods, through. of the Thames Valley anchor runner. A training will appear later. Chris Adams, Tracey Martinez. Yvonne 'l'aylor, Marion Tankard, Glynn Evans of Iiarlow was in fine truly fine performance, which in the last The Force second team Kay Potter, Pat Ellis, Lou Hntton and Chris Gillingham, who have form winning both tnen's long jump and event brought the meeting to an exciting will require a linesmen for played throughout the season supported by Nicky Pocock, lkbbie &high jump. Moira Owers had a good close and saw Essex retain the City of next season. If you are Bilner, Jane Hutton, Julie Baker, Nadine Harrington and Angela afternoon with a win in the ladies' long Nuakes. London Challenge Trophy for the 10th interested, contact HQ ext Well "team", clean your hoots and get ready for the new season jump; 4th in the 100 metres and a 6th in consecutive time. 203 as soon as possible. 1986-87. hv JEAN SEAGER