The Law www.essex.police.uk June 2006 SAVE US ALL BOTHER – TURN YOURSELF IN

by Nishan Wijeratne POLICE have taken the Blitz on unusual step of inviting members of the public in south-west Essex who know they are wanted by officers blades to contact them prior to hav- ing to be arrested. Residents living in Aveley, Purfleet, Ockendon and West brings Thurrock have been offered this unique opportunity rather than face the embarrassment of being taken away by officers under a high-profile arrest operation following the recent results bank holiday weekend. Letters were sent out to 80 people in IN the first week of the national the area asking them to contact officers, knives amnesty, 664 weapons were with individuals being asked to make handed in to Essex Police – 461 contact with police so as to avoid any domestic knives, 116 non-domestic unnecessary delays. knives, 57 other weapons and 30 Sgt Anna Brennan said: “There are peo- items of interest. ple out there who know that we are look- The other weapons and items of ing for them for a variety of reasons. It interest included a 4ft William may be that they have just forgotten to Wallace-type sword, four Samurai meet a bail appointment or that they swords, 12 ceremonial knives, a have arrest warrants against their names World War I bayonet, a Gurkha for a number of relatively minor offences. knife, a commando knife, CS “But we needed to speak to them in spray, two sickles and a gas- order to get them moving through the powered starting pistol. criminal justice system again. They did Chief Insp Dave King, of the have the alternative of being woken up by Community Safety Department, is us at any time of the day, causing embar- pleased with the response so far. rassment to not only themselves but to He said: “If just one knife is neighbours, friends and family too. handed in it is one less opport- “So we were sure that many would unity for someone to be killed or prefer the easier option.” injured with it. The whole purpose The idea seems to have paid off hand- of the campaign is to take weapons somely.As The Law went to press, a total out of circulation.” of 32 people had made contact with the Police chiefs across the UK have police – 25 warrants had been executed been disappointed and mystified after people had either rung in or turned at the surge in serious attacks up at a police station, and a further which coincided with the launch of seven were arrested. the nationwide knife amnesty, but And at lunchtime on Friday, June 2, officers here in Essex have officers had executed a total of 40 witnessed a sharp drop in such warrants and arrested a total of 16 peo- crime. ple as a result of the campaign. Following the stabbing of a boy Said Sgt Brennan, whose idea it was to playing football outside a write to people who had warrants out- Birmingham school just two days z Supt Glenn Caton and Insp Mark Rayner with two of the more unusual weapons handed in at standing against them: “We found that after the amnesty began, a man Basildon Police Station Picture by Nishan Wijeratne people who called us didn’t even know was killed on a train in Cumbria. they had a warrant outstanding against The five-week amnesty, the first won. “Tackling knife culture, the advertising, but at people who dering the streets of Essex with a them. The warrants office says this is the of its kind since 1995, aims to rid especially among teenagers, is could drift into knife crime or get bladed item, with a further 22 best operation it has experienced in rela- the streets of as many knives and essential for the continued safety into it because of peer pressure or children found to have knives on tion to the number of warrants being other weapons as possible. It con- of our communities,” said Mr some misguided feeling.” school premises. Nearly 300 peo- executed.” cludes at the end of this month Broughton. Specially-designed wheelie bins ple were prosecuted for knife- A dedicated team of officers carried out and police and residents in Essex “We don’t tolerate knives on our painted red have been placed at related crime after being involved any necessary arrests during the four- hope the recent rise in knifepoint streets and every weapon handed all police stations in Essex, with in assaults or street robbery, with day operation. attacks elsewhere is not replicated in is a weapon that can’t be used people urged to hand in offensive five people stabbed to death. After proving so successful, the ‘turn in this county. in crime. weapons, wrapped in cardboard, Police will continue to target yourself in’ invitation has been extended. Assistant Chief Constable John “This campaign really isn’t without fear of prosecution. knife possession after the amnesty Anyone who believes they are still want- Broughton understands the long- aimed at the hardened criminal Last year, 439 people were ends and continue to support ed by police can contact Sgt Brennan at term is where the battle must be who’s not going to be affected by arrested after being found wan- education-awareness projects. South Ockendon Police Station on 01375 362163. 2 The Law, June 2006 Federation news by Roy Scanes Ten years on, will ‘no’ vote still seem right?

I WRITE this having just front line officers. returned from the Police z 48.4 per cent of Essex officers Specials, PCSOs miss out on membership thought that firearms should not Federation Conference be issued to all police officers but in Bournemouth. upon, usually by misinformed Home Secretary, Dr John Reid. gave a response rate of 42.7 per that more officers should receive Essex Police Federation sent officers. I sincerely hope they found it as cent for Essex, putting us in the appropriate training and be 24 delegates for three days of This year, I have attempted informative as we did. top half compared to the rest of issued with firearms as and when discussion, debate and to redress this issue by commis- England and Wales. necessary. decision. sioning a conference newsletter, Survey Key issues to emerge from the The above figures are based One of the key issues debated which will be sent to members survey, specific to Essex Police, are upon percentages of Essex officers who completed the survey. this year was the extension to the shortly. I would like to take this opport- as follows: membership of the Police Hopefully, you will find this unity of thanking all of you who z In the last two years, 42.3 per Federation. publication to be informative and took the trouble of completing the cent of Essex officers felt that Feedback Delegates voted firmly against it will give you an insight into the Police Federation survey which their life was in serious danger extending the Police Federation key issues of conference. assessed opinions on the levels of z but 47.7 per cent of you are not Regarding our recent public- membership to other police staff, We invited along Chief threat faced by police officers, very satisfied with the training ations on amalgamations and including Specials and PCSOs. Constable Roger Baker, together attitudes on current methods of available to you to equip you for this year’s conference, please This vote could be a pivotal point with Essex Police Authority protection and whether a higher needs of modern policing do not hesitate to send me for the Police Federation, the chairman Robert Chambers and proportion of officers should be z 63.1 per cent of Essex officers feedback, whether it be good or warranted police officer and the chief executive, Douglas Hayton. trained in the use of, and issued thought that there should be bad. police service as a whole. They attended conference as with, firearms. mandatory wearing of body Without our members’ views, I In ten years’ time, I hope we our guests on the Wednesday, Essex police officers returned armour for all operational duties don’t know whether you find them can reflect on making the right which was a particularly interest- 1,369 questionnaires. When calcu- z 42.3 per cent of Essex officers informative, or am I wasting my decision. ing day, covering Police Reform, lated against a total of 3,208 thought that, with appropriate time? Conference is often frowned Bravery Awards and a question officers in this force at the time, it training, electric stun guns z Roy can be contacted by email and answer session with the new (TASER) should be issued to all or on ext 54562 Well done to all GOOD work and bravery saw were commended for their pro- tenacity, determination and officers and police staff receive fessionalism last August when professionalism during an commendations from the Chief they were called to a house in investigation of rape and Constable in April. Wickford. aggravated burglary. Sgt Ian Carter, PEPYS There they found a man suf- Three men had forced their Programme Manager, was fering from a paranoid attack way into premises armed with given an ACPO commendation linked to drugs, threatening an knives and a gun and wearing for his commitment, hard work ambulance crew – his partner ‘Scream’ masks. and expertise in working with and child were also at risk. Two women were tied up children and young people. One officer was attacked by and subjected to serious sexual He has made a significant the family dog. assaults and money and prop- contribution to youth issues for The man was eventually erty was stolen. In June 2005 the police service, doing major taken to hospital where he was the defendants were sentenced research and helping to draft restrained for another two hours to between six to eight years’ ACPO papers. until staff could sedate him. imprisonment, two of which Pc Aaron Connolly, of South Former Det Supt Nobby were increased on appeal. Woodham Ferrers, Pc Matt Clarke, acting Det Insp And Pc Mark Pearce, of Maunton, of Maldon, and Pc Grahame Hadley, Sgt Andy Chelmsford RPU, was Matt Harkness, of Chelmsford, Harvey, Sgt Mark Hall, Dc commended for his courage were commended for their Martin Phillips, Dc Darren and compassion when he courage and professionalism Sibley, Daniella Wiltshire, and attended an incident at dealing with a serious assault. Brendan O’Mahoney, all fo Chelmsford Station after a The officers went to a flat in Brentwood MIT, Sgt Claire woman was struck by a train. South Woodham Ferrers and Martinez, of Professional He climbed on to the tracks found a wounded man, on Standards, and Dc Tony and carried out first aid, assist- whom they carried out cardio- McDonnell, of Stanway MIT, ing paramedics, but she died pulmonary resuscitation. were all commended for their later. The man’s self-inflicted injuries meant he was bleeding badly and, despite their best Speedboat bird scarer efforts, he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Pc Kier Stannard, now with has his wings clipped Norfolk, Pc Robert Partridge, of Harwich, and Pc Kelly Hegley and Pc Teresa Oxley, ENGLISH Nature is improv- year to feed on eel-grass after both of Clacton, are commend- ing its signs following an flying in from Siberia. ed for their excellent team- incident where a speedboat The birdwatchers were work in January 2005. driver was reported under the horrified to see two speed- The officers sealed off a Wildlife and Countryside Act. boats apparently being premises, resulting in the Stansted Airport Pc Steve driven deliberately and quick arrest of a murder sus- Cleaver, Essex Police Wildlife repeatedly into the flock, pect. Sadly, despite trying to Co-ordinator, received a terrifying and scattering the revive the victim at the scene, complaint from birdwatchers birds. They reported it to he died. observing the arrival of police. The defendant was found wintering Brent geese at Two Pc Cleaver said: “I traced guilty of murder and robbery Tree Island, Leigh on Sea. one of the boat owners and and given a life sentence. The area is a Site of Special reported him for an offence Sgt Jon De-Vries and Pc Scientific Interest (SSSI). under Section 28 of the Mick Bray, both of Wickford, Around 7,000 Brent geese Wildlife and Countryside Act and Pc Chris Layley,of Billericay, arrive on the mudflats each 1981.” The Law, June 2006 3 All you need Make your views on merger heard Training takes to know ESSEX Police Authority wants to hear which is ongoing. All you need to do is fill it in and send inspectors’ from you! All forces across the country now have it back to our Freepost address. about equality The police authority and Essex Police until August 11 to make any further Essex Police Authority Chairman want to hear from local people about formal objections to the proposals. Robert Chambers said: “We will be send- skills forward AN easy-to-navigate Equality what they think about the Government’s Essex Police Authority and Essex ing out a questionnaire to every house- FOLLOWING on from the and Diversity site has been proposals for Essex to merge with Police now want to hear from you – the hold in Essex – about 700,000 in total. success of the national Core launched on the intranet to Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire forces. communities we serve. We will be asking a series of questions Leadership Development provide readily-accessible Former Home Secretary Charles What do you think about the merger Programme (CDLP), the information relating to equal about policing. Clarke announced in March that all plans? Do you think policing would be “We think it is vital that the public – force college recently under- opportunities and diversity. three forces would be merged. improved if we were merged? took a two-week training Every member of Essex the people who pay for policing in their They were then given three weeks to These are just some of the questions area, have a say on the future of the course designed for Police has a legal duty to volunteer to merge but none of the three you will be asked in the next month. service. inspectors. promote equality in the course forces decided to do this. A questionnaire will be delivered “We also expect that when we send our Held at the Territorial of carrying out their duties. Instead, Essex Police Authority through every door in the county, and it Army HQ in Chelmsford, this feedback to the Home Secretary he will The site includes opera- decided to take legal advice about the can also be found on the back page of our training addresses the needs pay attention to it.” tional information, forth- possibility of bringing a judicial review annual newspaper Policing Essex, which of those newly promoted to coming diversity events, to challenge the proposals, a process will be distributed this month. z See Corner the Chairman on Page 5 the role and those who may advice on policies, including need refresher training. the grievance procedure, maternity and paternity It is specifically linked to leave and new legislation. identifying and equipping It also has advice on the six staff with the knowledge and diversity strands of age, skills needed which will then disability, race, gender, faith Campaign will target translate into greater and sexual orientation plus performance in the work contacts for internal support place. groups and outside agencies. Subjects covered include Following consultation leadership, planning and per- with the dyslexia liaison formance, financial aware- support group, the Human ness, firearms, bronze Resources diversity team World Cup drinkers commander, missing persons, developed the site to make child abuse investigations, sure it was dyslexia friendly, by Tina Starling licensing and the Professional with coloured backgrounds to Standards Department. reduce glare, sans serif fonts Insp Angelina Crook, of the and a high contrast between WITH the World Cup now Management and Develop- text and background. upon us it was quite appro- ment Team, said: “I am proud z The site can be accessed priate that this year’s summer of the design and the training on the Intranet home page offered on this course and the – click on Information at the anti-drink-driving campaign feedback has been phenom- top and then on was launched at Colchester enal. Equality/Diversity on the United Football Club. “I am encouraged that the menu Eddie the Eagle, the Colchester force will reap the rewards of United mascot – aka Senior Traffic this investment in staff, not Make savings Management Officer Adam Pipe – only by increasing perform- was breath-tested by Chief Insp Tom ance but also giving them the skills required to manage Diment and given the all-clear. and develop staff.” on childcare This year’s campaign, run in partner- FANTASTIC savings can be ship with Essex County Council, prim- made by joining the arily targets 17 to 29-year-old men, and Childcare Voucher Scheme. will be specifically aimed at those who Kitty getting It is open to all personnel may want to enjoy a drink during the who are parents or legal soccer tournament and still drive home. full for Guide guardians of children for Statistics show that, on average, 3,000 childcare arrangements. people are killed or seriously injured each The salary sacrifice scheme year in drink-drive collisions nationwide. Dog fund allows a maximum contrib- During festivals and events such as the ution of £243 per month, World Cup, there is an increase in alcohol MEMBERS of the Dengie giving savings on National consumption which is likely to have a Hundred motorbike club are Insurance and tax contribu- direct correlation with drink-driving nearly halfway towards tions. For a lower rate tax- incidents. raising £5,000 to buy, name payer this can mean a saving The campaign will be promoted on the and train a Guide Dog. of up to £900 a year. backs of buses and by posters displayed in The kitty was boosted by If both parents, or two legal washrooms in clubs and pubs throughout another £685 thanks to a guardians, work for Essex the county. rock show at the Bassment Police, they may each pay the Essex County Council road safety Club in Chelmsford last maximum contribution, giving officers will be working closely with month. a double saving. Stansted Airport to promote the Sharing top billing were The e-voucher scheme is campaign – not only is Stansted one of local band Highway 61 and being run in conjunction with the airports being used by football Canadian outfit Swank. The Childcare Pass and it is supporters, they can also target holiday six-piece Highway 61 line-up hoped it will be ready for the makers on their return home. featured drummer Dc July payroll. Licensing officers throughout Essex Richard Camp, of the Volume z Full details and will also be working hard to promote the Crime Unit at Brentwood, application forms can be summer anti-drink-drive campaign as and Pc Teen Naiman, from found on the HR intranet well. Bocking Road Policing Unit, site via the maternity Chief Insp Diment said: “We will not on keyboards and sax. network pages, or by stop hammering home this message until Pc Tracey Bishop, a road contacting your local HR we are convinced that the minority who policing officer at Bocking, is department or Employee flout the law have sat up and taken note.” the band’s road manager. Relations at HQ And he added: “Throughout the sum- z The Dengie Hundred mer months, we will be actively enforcing motorcycle club is planning z Chief Insp Tom Diment, Mobile Support Operations Manager, makes sure the drink-drive laws and will take action a fund-raising ‘poker run’ for Specials walk Eddie the Eagle is fit to drive at the launch of the force’s summer against anyone found to be over the legal cars and bikes on Sunday, anti-drink-driving campaign Picture by Tina Starling limit.” July 23. is postponed More details from Tracey Bishop on ext 63240 SADLY, the 12th annual Special Constabulary walk, due to be held last month, Vow to combat binge drinking ‘head-on’ Secretary had to be postponed. Chief Officer George Cook IN the run-up to the football World Cup we have in the past, but will continue to on-the-spot fixed penalty notice or had hoped to lead a team of and with a worrying trend of under-age work in partnership with the trade to prosecution. Similar operations will be hands over Specials, retired officers, drinking, the force will continue to ensure long-term solutions. carried out during the current campaign. colleagues and friends along support the Home Office Alcohol Misuse “We need the support of parents and Sgt Dermott added: “We want everyone THE Southend branch of the the Essex Way to raise money and Enforcement campaign (AMEC) this the community to see this as a problem to feel happy and relaxed when out dur- National Association of Retired Police Officers for Essex Air Ambulance. summer. within the whole of our society, not just ing the evening, especially during the (NARPO) has a new Ill-health forced the The campaign aims to set the tone of within the licensing trade.” warmer summer weather and for them to postponement and a new acceptable behaviour before the start of During previous AMEC campaigns, secretary. enjoy the World Cup. David Jones stood down at date has yet to be fixed. the World Cup. Essex Police has cracked down on the “We will continue to work in partner- However, Mr Cook is still It particularly focuses on the need for illegal and irresponsible consumption of the AGM in April and handed ship with staff in pubs, clubs and super- over to Peter Yorke-Wade, of seeking sponsorship and licensees to run responsible premises, to alcohol by under-age youngsters and markets across the county to combat the volunteers for the new date. cut under-age alcohol sales and to work tackled retailers who sell alcohol to Rochford. issue of binge drinking head-on. We are Mr Jones thanked everyone z Sponsorship forms and with the new powers given in the 2003 minors. determined to keep up the pressure to itineraries are available for the help they had given Licensing Act. Led by Trading Standards officers and reduce violent crime, drunkenness and from the Special Sgt Nigel Dermott, the force’s using young volunteers, supermarkets him during his two years in anti-social behaviour.” Constabulary support team Licensing Project Manager and Alcohol and shops suspected of selling alcohol to office and said that he would on ext 58714 or via email Co-ordinator said: “Essex will continue to children have been targeted. People sell- z See Revoked off-licence is a first not be severing his ties with from Sylvia Goodchild support this enforcement campaign as ing alcohol to minors are liable to an £80 for county on Page 5 NARPO. 4 The Law, June 2006 Law Letters HAVE YOUR SAY: Write to Heather Turner, Law Letters, Press Office, Police HQ, PO Box 2, Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6DA. Letters and emails must include full name and home town. We reserve the right to edit letters. Please be aware The Law is reproduced on the internet and circulated to the media. Join us to make Force democracy new friends at Bring back swim springs from social events independence AS a member of the committee of I RECALL as a recruit that the the Colchester and North-East late Capt Peel addressed us in no Essex branch of NARPO, I held a uncertain terms that the garden party at my home on May independence of police forces 14. now water’s clean responsible to the local authority Between 50 and 60 members and was a guarantee of democracy. friends attended, including Deputy WITH obesity filling miles deteriorating with the cold and had one might catch a disease. The nationalisation of the Chief Constable Charles Clark and to complete the last quarter of a mile Now the water around Southend is service, as the latest proposals his wife. of column inches in news- papers and magazines, I on my back because it was easier to apparently much cleaner, what seem to me to be, puts a very It was a great day, with a happy breathe. Such fun! about starting it again? powerful tool in the hands of and pleasant atmosphere and good could have done with a bit The marine unit were standing by Keen sportsman and Deputy Chief central Government and, in the food, prepared by a willing band of of it when I was a guest although, I believe, amazingly they Constable Charles Clark might like helpers. Proceeds from this event wrong hands, I believe it could breast-stroker – I am a were not needed. to have a go. lead to dictatorship. will be donated to the widows and All the ladies beat me home. I Best regards to all who know me. Having said that, it is obvious families of RUC officers who have poor crawler – in the last think I took about 45 minutes. The After several years as crime reporter the cost will be tremendous. died on duty in Northern Ireland. Essex Police Long- knowledgeable ones ‘crawled’ out I am most grateful to those who on the Evening Echo at Southend Simply calling in consultants to Distance Swim at and then came back, helped by the and then doing a similar job on the attended and to everyone involved tide. design a common logo which is Southend, around 30 years Essex Chronicle, I am now a free- in making this a special day. I was unable to walk up the steps agreed by all parties will no doubt lance, mainly for the Chronicle. In If you are retired and living in the ago. of the Leigh Sailing Club vessel and cost tens of thousands, let alone Eastern Division, why not come I wondered why some of the was literally on my hands and knees fact my 50th year as a newspaper repainting buildings and vehicles. and join us? competitors were rubbing oily – I couldn’t speak properly for three reporter is next year. And that’s before the serious Forthcoming events include a trip substances on their bodies. hours. But it was a wonderful social I wrote a piece on former Chief stuff of personnel dispersal and a on the Norfolk Broads on August I soon found out. Even though it occasion. Supt Julia Jeapes recently and she common computer system. 27, a barbecue at Hamilton Lodge was summer, the briny couldn’t have I think I am correct in saying that told me that she loved her years at The Council Tax-payer will, no in Great Bromley, on September been much more than 58F. the late Chief Constable Sir John Southend. So did I – such characters, doubt, pick up the tab whilst 10, the Big Quiz Night in I hoped I would be able to complete Nightingale loved competing in the such fun – but many of those who waiting for a scenes of crime November, and monthly meetings the mile or so and was successful – event. helped me along the way are, alas, officer from Luton to arrive at at either Colchester or Clacton. but only just. The swim was stopped as the now no longer with us. Salcott cum Virley. The annual dinner this year I could have done with a bit of water allegedly became unsafe and Fred Hammerton Stephen Williams attracted over 100 members and blubber – halfway I felt myself organisers were worried that some- Blackmore End Coggeshall guests included Chief Constable Roger Baker, Mr Clark and their wives. Do contact chairman Frank Reed on 01255 429155 or secretary Charity needs help A swinging read for Richard Bird on 01206 211247 if you are interested. I AM a retired officer from Suffolk support, which is what happened to Carole Hudson Police now living in Essex and I the Chelmsford branch. would like to promote a charity with If we in Colchester have to close, our local historians Abbreviations which I am involved and which now there will be no cover from Suffolk needs a little help. until you reach Southend, Basildon MICK Holland both the offenders When I retired in 1996 after 30 or Uttlesford. retired from Essex and victims, the hurt my eyes years’ service, I offered my services We therefore need help from a few Police in 1991 and location of the to Cruse Bereavement Care. Most people with a little time to offer. I turned his offence and the I KNOW the subject of abbrev- people will know of us but may not can certainly recommend the attention to sentence given to iations has been raised before in realise we are the largest bereave- voluntary sector for anyone retiring, teaching and the offender by the The Law but in the April issue I ment support organisation in the especially if they are not going on to researching local courts. think all records were broken. world. full-time work. history. The book reveals Even though my eyesight is not as I had to wait over a year for a At the time of writing we need a His interest in the that a much larger good as it used to be, I came across course, but the Suffolk branch vice-chairman, committee members, agricultural riots of geographical area no fewer than 12 which I had not persuaded me to join the committee. a fund raiser, a branch admin- 1830 to 1832 saw was affected by the previously seen: CBT, EBPA, I soon found myself branch chair- istrator, a minutes secretary and him appointed social unrest in the SOCD, SOCA, LGBT, NBT, DPS, man! help two hours a week in the office. academic adviser to pre-trade union SARA, CSAS, SSPO, CRA and On moving to Colchester, I became Can you help or do you know a national research countryside of PITO. involved with the local branch, someone who can? Feel free to call project into what England and Wales If any serving officer can which is now in need of some help. me to discuss on 01206 368275, or are commonly than was prev- remember what all of these stand Cruse branches don’t close contact Cruse on 01206 363008, known as the iously thought. for – without peeping – then I because of too few counsellors or which is always an answering Captain Swing z The book costs applaud you. from lack of money, although that is machine. Riots. z Swing Unmasked £16.50, plus £3.50 Dave Rose always tight – they close for lack of Jack Allen And Mick has p+p. Linton management and administrative Colchester edited a book about swing-riot z A CD-Rom containing offences, the first to be published databases of law breakers and by The Family and Community protesters with 3,521 names and Historical Research Society. 3,318 recorded events that Gone . . . but not forgotten Swing Unmasked is a collection complements the book is also of 11 essays based on incidents available at £10 plus £1.50 p+p. Pc Andrew Morrison – Essex Police. Served from February 2, 1976. Died June 2, 1989 in Surrey, Shropshire, Essex, z Both are available from Derby, Buckinghamshire, FACHRS Publications, West PC Andrew ‘Andy’ Morrison was first stationed at Berkshire and Norfolk and Hill, Aspley Guise, Milton Billericay. He then worked at Rowhedge and Colchester includes details of over 3,300 Keynes MK1 8DP or order from before transferring to the Force Support Unit in April offences, including the names of www.fachrs.com 1982. Pc Morrison soon qualified in firearms, and was highly regarded for his skills. His colleagues considered him to be a hard-working officer and something of a perfectionist, especially after Essex Police Choir Ladies’ Choir of PSNI he became a police diver in October 1983 and a diving Avon & Somerset Male Voice Choir supervisor in May 1986. On June 1, 1989, the divers were following a routine training exercise in some gravel pits close to Dobbs Weir Three police choirs near Nazeing. Pc Morrison and Pc Steve Taylor got into difficulties while attempting to attach a hawser to a in concert sunken barge. Pc Taylor died at the scene and Pc Morrison died the following day in hospital. Friday, June 9 Saturday, June 10 Chelmsford Cathedral Charter Hall, Colchester 8pm 8pm For details of all those featured in the Essex Police Roll of Tickets £8 from Julie Brown Tickets £8 from Charter Hall Honour, visit the Memorial Trust website at on 01245 494811 on 01206 282020 www.essex.police.uk/memorial If you have any information you feel could be added to the website, email PLUS the Essex Police Band [email protected] or write to the Memorial both concerts are supporting Trust at police headquarters. Headway – the brain injury association Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity The Law, June 2006 5 Corner the Divisional champions for mobile phones Public order WITH the rise in thefts of mobile inputters and inquiry teams, which help Acting Det Insp Trevor Garrard, of training call phones across the country, Essex Police police officers across the country to the Force Intelligence Bureau, said: chairman has decided to nominate ‘mobile phone investigate mobile phone thefts and “People who are brought into custody or champions’ in each division. robberies. stop-checked on the street will have to for women These lead officers will drive forward In order for investigating officers to account for mobile phones in their pos- FOLLOWING the success of training which will eventually ensure get the most from the unit and its data- session which, after checking with this last year’s two-day MAT that everyone will know what to do base, it is important that a mobile system, turn out to be stolen – it may Under-Representation when a mobile phone is handed in, phone’s IMEI number is put on the assist in either a charge of robbery or of Training session, another discovered on a prisoner in a custody initial crime report. handling – so this will start to act as a has been arranged. suite or found during a stop and search. Crime reports including IMEI deterrent to the theft of mobile phones. The force Mutual Aid The first target is to ensure officers numbers – a special code unique to the “Checking IMEI numbers can also be Trained (MAT) capability and staff in custody, on front desks, mobile phone – are downloaded month- used as investigative and intelligence still lacks female officers so service desks and crime desks and in ly by an analyst and sent to the tools as, if the phone turns out to be the session – on Friday, the divisional intelligence units are NMPCU. Phones can then be returned stolen, it gives us another reason to September 22, and Saturday, trained. This training will then be rolled to their owners and crimes identified question the person who has it in their September 23 – is solely for out to all relevant officers and staff on through the use of the database. possession,” he added. them to attend. division. Mobile phones can also be disabled by z To find your mobile phone’s IMEI no. They will have the z Essex Police Authority The National Mobile Phone Crime phone providers if they are supplied key in *#06# which will cause a opportunity to train to full chairman Unit (NMPCU) – which runs the web- with the IMEI number – thus rendering unique, 14 to 17-digit code to appear on MAT level at the public Robert Chambers site www.immobilise.com – is staffed by the handset useless to thieves and your mobile phone screen. Register order site at Lydd in Kent. Metropolitan Police intelligence officers, robbers. IMEI no.s at www.immobilise.com Afterwards, it will still be the decision of the officer’s Tell us what division as to when they can go on the divisional MAT list, taking into account the you think current divisional vacancies Revoked off-licence and the officer’s service – about merger this is particularly the case with probationers. Since the last session, the proposals force has significantly increased the number of ESSEX Police Authority female officers on the MAT is still intent on fighting list. “the Government’s proposals is a first for county z Female sergeants and to merge with Hertfordshire constables should forward a and Bedfordshire forces. by Heather Turner request to go only via their We have until August 11 to RMU, marked for the make any further formal attention of Pc John Eagles objections to the plans. ESSEX Police has welcomed what is We are now urging the z Essex Black public to voice their opinion believed to be the Nominate our on the amalgamation Police Association first case of a procedure, and we intend to revocation of a life-savers feed back our findings to the chairman store’s off-licence in Government. Chief Supt Win DO you know a genuine Within the next two weeks the county. hero? everyone in Essex will Bernard Sivasubramaniam There’s still time – just – to receive a questionnaire discusses Thayalan, 35, of Stubbs nominate them for a through their door – it can topical issues Lane Stores in Stubbs Lane, Vodafone Life-Savers Award. be found on the back of our Braintree, had appeared The awards acknowledge annual newspaper Policing with Chief before Braintree District acts of courage and bravery Essex and it will also be Constable Council’s licensing commit- by the emergency services – delivered separately. Roger Baker tee on May 25. individuals or crews – as All we are asking is that you at the At the end of the hearing, well as ordinary members of take a few minutes to he was told that the premises’ the public during the last answer the questions and association’s licence – which allowed him two years. return the survey to the annual to sell alcoholic drinks – had Prime Minister Tony Blair Freepost address provided. meeting been revoked under the terms has given the scheme his The police authority has of the 2003 Licensing Act. personal backing and will decided not to merge Braintree and Uttlesford host a winners’ reception at voluntarily with Picture by licensing officer Stephen Number 10. Bedfordshire and Nishan Sparrow said the move Last year’s winners included Hertfordshire because we Wijeratne resulted from nine months of two Merseyside officers who want to provide the best work involving Trading saved three boys from policing services to Essex Standards, police officers, drowning and two Met residents. PCSOs and local residents. officers who risked their We feel that the best way we As well as carrying out two lives to free two men from a can do this is by staying as positive test-purchase opera- burning car seconds before it a stand-alone force and tions in conjunction with exploded. continuing to introduce our Trading Standards, officers z Entries must be received no new policing style. New day dawns for the and PCSOs helped to later than June 16. This style has seen more compile a dossier of evidence For nomination forms, visit officers put on the front line, detailing the anti-social www.vodafone.co.uk/lifesavers new Neighbourhood Policing behaviour resulting from or call the awards hotline on Teams set up, arrest rates under-age customers being 0870 902 3333 rise and crime fall. Black Police Association able to buy alcohol. We want to continue to build Police then applied for the on this work and feel the BETTER times lie ahead for the Essex EBPA executive member Nishan Wijeratne. revocation order on the Fun to raise only way we can do this is to Black Police Association (EPBA), members “We were extremely pleased and encour- grounds of preventing disorder stay as we are and improve have been told. aged by the turn-out for an event where and public nuisance and of awareness services for the public. “It’s no secret that for a good two years people had the chance to speak frankly and protecting children from harm. All of us who live and work there was some instability within the openly about the issues, and could also be Essex Police Civil Claims THE Essex Police sports in Essex deserve a first-class association,” said chairman Chief Supt totally at ease and mix with colleagues and Manager Adrian Williams pavilion is hosting a fund service. It is vital that those Win Bernard. counterparts from other forces. said afterwards: “Over the raising and awareness day who pay for their policing “Now all of those past issues have been “As Win stated, it’s very important for past year, this premises for Down’s Syndrome Extra have a say on the future of resolved and we welcome a new dawn. I’m those in need of support today to know consistently sold alcohol to 21. our force. especially grateful to all of those members that there are others just like them who minors. So far as I am aware, The group supports children Within the questionnaire who stuck it out through the tough times have trod similar paths in the past. this is the first revocation of a with Down’s syndrome and you will be asked a whole and are still with us, and to the new “Today, these members are still around, premises licence on applica- their families in Essex and series of questions about executive committee. ready and willing to pull them through.” tion by the police or any other north-east London. policing – this is your “They have put their heads above the Mr Baker revealed some of his interested party in Essex, The AGAM/fun day on chance to have your say. parapet in order to drive the association experiences and attitudes towards the since the introduction of the Sunday, June 11, starts at We would really value your forward and to make everyone aware of its challenge of policing diverse communities. new licensing legislation.” noon and finishes about feedback. objectives and achievements.” A secondment to India in the early Mr Sparrow said the anti- 4.30pm. He added: “We all look to a more positive 1990s, he declared, proved to be ‘a life- social behaviour in the area There will be dance displays future and, in particular, to working changing experience’. had been ‘deeply unpleasant from Dance 21 – a local ” closely with our new chief constable.” Essex Police needs to recruit more black and distressing’ for residents. dance group for children Chief Supt Bernard’s comments followed and ethnic minority officers and staff to It included car aerials being with Down’s syndrome and Quiz helps the EPBA’s AGM at Greenwoods Hotel in genuinely reflect the communities it serves. broken, cars being scratched, their siblings – and the Stock. This will become even more important as bottles and cans being Mencap Gateway Club. The event attracted an audience of more the county prepares for a projected 123,000 thrown into gardens, litter Also, the Essex Steam cancer appeal than 50. extra homes over the next 15 years. and people urinating. Railways Association will be SOUTHEND Police Golf Society Chief Supt Bernard and Chief Constable Mr Baker thanked the association and Mr Thayalan has 21 days running one of its trains (SPGS) held a charity quiz Roger Baker shared the platform with guest others for his welcome on coming to Essex, from the date of the hearing along a 200ft track and Night at the Southend speakers Clive Mardner, of the Essex Racial and pledged full co-operation and dialogue to appeal against the deci- rides will be available. clubroom on May 20. Equality Council, and Gary Chapman, from with EBPA in defending people and sion. If he does not, at the Subject to operational Members raised £184 towards the Centrex Leadership Programme. property and helping to make the county end of those 21 days, he availability, Essex Police the Southend Hospital Pinpoint “It was a hugely successful evening,” said a safe place for all. must clear his store’s shelves dogs and response cars will Cancer Appeal. of alcohol. make an appearance, too. 6 The Law, June 2006 Rookies waste Into a Californian cauldron - but Dennis takes it all in his stride no time going into front line Some like it hot IF you can’t stand the heat then time keeping a wary eye open for snakes and stay out of Death Valley, one of the coyotes. “At its hottest it was like standing in front of Factfile: ROOKIE officers in by Nishan Wijeratne Probationers who go through hottest and harshest places on the an oven and opening the door,” he recalled. south-west Essex are South Ockendon PDU will end planet. Each day presented its challenges. On day one up posted to a station in South- z Death Valley is about 150 miles long standard of its officers. But adventurer Dennis Rensch has taken Dennis came to grips with the tremendous isola- at the forefront of a West Division. Each intake and straddles the California-Nevada “Previously, student officers all the hazards in his stride – literally – and tion as he reached halfway across the valley new police training comprises 16 recruits who border. spent 15 weeks at Ashford and come through smiling. floor. Heat was the problem on Day Two – by spend 10 weeks at the PDU z The area was named during the 1849 scheme designed to then returned to the force Dennis is back home following his intrepid 8am the temperature reached 116. before being sent to a station. Day Three was probably the most harrowing, California gold rush by prospectors on enable them to hit the where they were assigned to a three-day charity walk across some of the tough- their way to the goldfields. ground running. shift and expected to deal with Pc Chris Burch, one of the est terrain known to Man. with mud all the way and a nasty tumble cross- probationers, said: “We can do ing a gulley. Dennis and Ian also spent an anx- z The hottest temperature recorded in The South Ockendon whatever came up,” said Sgt With temperatures well into the hundreds the US, and the second hottest in the everything that a normal offi- ious time before the pair managed to locate each Professional Development Copleston. “Their feet never Death Valley, remote and dangerous, is not the world, was 134 deg F (56.7 deg C) at really got the chance to touch cer can do, but we just need to place for a leisurely stroll. But meticulous plan- other as the sun climbed higher in the sky. Unit (PDU), which opened While Dennis crossed the valley on foot by the Greenland Ranch (now Furnace Creek the ground and, with the heavy feel our way. We get sent to ning and correct equipment kept Dennis safe Ranch) on 10 July, 1913. its doors in March, is one of incidents with fully-qualified more direct route. Ian would cover 60-70 miles in workload, emphasis was throughout. z Less than two inches of rain falls four police training centres placed on getting the work patrol officers so that we get “It all went exactly to plan but it was pretty a detour to await his friend’s arrival. to open in Essex and has Alongside all the modern navigational and there every year. Despite this, the val- done. an idea of what it’s like, but we hard going,” said the 59-year-old former chief ley is prone to flooding during heavy become a finishing school “Now the training is split do have all the powers they inspector. “When I got back I slept the whole other aids, Ian relied on a simple compact mirror to flash signals across the desert for Dennis to rains as the soil cannot absorb the for the county’s latest pro- into modules and is based at have.” weekend.” bulk of the water. The run-off can pro- bationers. Essex Police Training College. Another trainee, Pc Jo Perry, Readers of The Law (see March edition) will home in on as he neared the end of each 10-mile stage. duce dangerous flash floods. In The centre’s second intake of The probationers get law said: “On our first week here, recall how Dennis planned the challenge to raise August 2004, such flooding caused trainees is currently progress- training there and then return we were deployed to an armed up to £20,000 for Brentwood Foyer, a charity Dennis and Ian bumped into only two other walkers out in the wilderness. Ironically, one was two deaths and shut down the national ing through the system and to the PDU where they have robbery in Grays and since which helps young adults gain life skills ahead of park. many can be seen patrolling the opportunities to apply then we have attended road moving on to independent living. from Chelmsford and the other from Harlow! Sponsorship money is now arriving from fam- z Badwater in Death Valley is the low- Thurrock’s streets – not that what they have learnt in real crashes, car-cruising opera- Dennis was joined on his US trip by Ian est point in North America, at 282 feet residents, retailers or situations. tions and most things really. Nicholls, a member of Brentwood A’Becket ily, friends and local organisations. Brentwood Council and the Lord Lieutenant of Essex are below sea level. motorists would realise they “We pick and choose what It’s great. The weeks have just Rotary Club, who drove the support vehicle. z Death Valley was proclaimed a are not yet fully qualified. incidents we feel they will ben- flown by and they have given The pair flew into Las Vegas, about 2-3 hours among other supporters. Dennis is no stranger to taking on the envi- national monument by President Sgt Mandy Copleston, who efit from, resulting in better- me the opportunity to know east of Death Valley, to pick up their purpose- Hoover on 11 February, 1933. along with Sgt Emma Reel quality officers who have the the area I’m going to based in.” equipped four-wheel drive before moving on to ronment and the elements in the name of good causes. His previous fund-raising exploits z Today Death Valley National Park is supervises the training, chance to get out into the com- The force’s three other PDUs their base at Stovepipe Wells, at the northern made up of 3,336,000 acres, mostly believes that the new centre munity and meet the people are located at Colchester, end of the valley. include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, with other adventures from Hong Kong to the North wilderness. is a key part of the they are eventually going to South Woodham Ferrers and Dennis warmed up for his 30-mile trek with z Rhyolite, Skidoo and Chloride City force’s quest to improve the serve.” Hatfield Heath. training walks across sand dunes at Stovepipe Pole and from the Amazon to the Australian outback. are among the ghost towns in and Wells and across a rugged area known as the around the valley. Devil’s Golf Course. Dennis and Ian funded their Death Valley trip themselves, with all proceeds destined for chari- z The Shoshone tribe have lived in Then, on each of the next three days, he set out Death Valley for at least the past 1,000 to cover 10 miles, starting at dawn and finishing ty. Next year, while his contemporaries will be out years. before midday as temperatures started to soar z Despite the extreme heat Death into three figures. collecting their bus passes, Dennis may well be setting off again for distant parts. A trip to the Valley is home to a variety of animals, z Desolate ... a view across some of the rugged terrain across Death Dennis plodded on across the crusty, muddy from bats and mice to the desert Determined ... Dennis striding across the sand dunes in Antarctic has already been pencilled in. Valley; (inset, left) Dennis and Ian get the lowdown at Badwater Basin, and surface – the valley is a submerged lakebed – bighorn sheep. Death Valley avoiding razor-sharp salt pinnacles and all the z To sponsor Dennis call 01277 202725. (inset, right) more tough country to cross, but all in a worthy cause ... and some like it cold Gemma and Matt really hit the heights in Nepal

HIGH in the Himalayas, sweet- one point reaching nearly 18,000ft. hearts Gemma Rand and Matt Weather along the way ranged Oldfield have discovered their from warm and sunny to snow at own personal Shangri-La. minus 10C, with the start of the They spent 17 days walking and main monsoon rains as their journey climbing amid some of the most drew to a close. Matt in fact suffered spectacular sights, sounds and other a touch of frostbite. z Some of the latest student officers training and working at South Ockendon PDU sensations on ‘The Roof of the As well as the enjoyment and World’. exhilaration, the couple’s once-in-a- “We had an amazing time,” said lifetime trip had a serious purpose. Gemma, “fantastic scenery ranging Friends, family and colleagues spon- from lush green terraced fields to sored them on the adventure to dusty river basins, barren deserts raise funds for the Breast Care Unit Smart way to travel at Basildon Hospital. and high snowy mountain passes and glaciers. Gemma said: “This cause is close POLICE Community Support The two cars will mostly between beats more effectively “We saw plenty of wildlife, from to our hearts. Matt’s mum was diag- Officers (PCSOs) in Epping cover the north of the district, and to provide support in other vultures and a kingfisher to big nosed with breast cancer last year, Forest will now be able to including villages near Ongar, places as and when needed. furry yaks. and the hard work and support of make better use of their time North Weald, Sheering, Chief Superintendent Andy “It was pretty tough going at this unit helped her during the and ensure that rural and iso- Nazeing and Roydon. Adams said: “Our Epping times, too, especially battling with treatment of and recovery from this lated parts of the district are The two-seater cars, District PCSOs cover a vast the nausea brought on by the alti- hideous illness.” served, thanks to a donation of coloured black and white, will area. The CDRP’s donation tude. But it was all certainly worth- With money still coming in, the £14,000. be of real benefit in rural areas will allow the PCSOs to get while, and one day we’d love to go total – appropriately – has reached The gift, from the Epping as a more cost-effective and to their areas quickly enabling back there.” a mountainous £2,150. Forest Crime and Disorder reliable way of getting PCSOs them to carry out their foot The couple completed a 200-mile z Those earrings look like icicles! Further donations will be warmly Reduction Partnership out and about. patrols effectively in the more circular trek around the Annapurna welcomed. Cheques big or small (CDRP), has made the pur- The PCSOs serving the rural areas of Epping Forest.” Massif in Nepal after taking Foreign Accompanied by guides and made payable to ‘Breast Unit chase of two Smart cars possi- Epping Forest part of the divi- The Smart cars were pre- Office advice not to travel to Sherpas, their travels on leaving the Trust Fund charity no. 07740’ and ble. This means that PCSOs sion will continue with their sented in Epping on May 12. Pakistan. Gemma, a PC at Grays, Nepalese capital took them through sent to Gemma via Grays Police can be more flexible in moving primary role, walking the beat Simon Ford, Crime Reduction z High society: a village Gemma and Matt, who serves in the Met, sub-tropical vegetation, wooded Station, Brooke Road, Grays, Essex from place to place, critical in a and talking to the public. The Co-ordinator on behalf of the and Matt visited in the Himalayas flew into Kathmandu. alpine and barren high desert, at RM17 5BX. z Gemma, Matt and others in the party celebrate reaching the highest point (5,416m) on their epic trek district like Epping Forest. cars will enable them to move CDRP, handed over the keys. 8 The Law, June 2006 Law Classifieds Holiday lets IDEAL fishing. Grade II cottage in the Braintree area. Two-bed, two reception. FLORIDA, Disney, four-bedroom villa, Dining galley and kitchen. Details from three bathrooms. Private pool, air 01376 564845. LA MANGA, southern Spain, two- Top recognition conditioning, cable TVs, DVD, CD, PlayStation, games room. Golf five bedroom/two bathroom apartment. mins, Disney 15 mins. Ring Karen or Pool, panoramic sea views, seconds Chris McAulay on 01625 431373 or from beaches. 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Ockendon, Braintree, Chelmsford, in idyllic countryside near Hesdin and ty, silver, 6ft x 3ft plus roof rail bars. comprehensive three-day audit. Pc Anthony Ames, 58, is leaving Basildon and Colchester as well as Arras. Ring 01375 483045 or email Very good condition, £195. Contact The department, which is Rochford Dog Section after 301/2 at HQ Force Command. [email protected] Steve Youngman on 01206 210492. responsible for managing the supply years’ service. Prior to the dog His funeral took place at arrangements for a wide range of section he also served with Mobile Chelmsford Crematorium. goods and services required by the Support Division at Laindon. He has Donations can be made to Farleigh force, has achieved certification to also spent time at Grays, Southend Hospice in Mr Challis’s memory and BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE – ONE WORD PER BOX the ISO 9001:2000 Quality and HQ CID. sent c/o M Lucking and Son, Management System. The Force Information Room (FIR) Funeral Directors, 195 New London This is believed to be the second is losing three constables to retire- Road, Chelmsford. ever awarded to a police procure- ment. Pc Robert Boyle is moving Ex-sergeant John Hughes, of ment department and reflects the to Victoria in Australia after 25 Chelmsford, has died aged 83. He team ethos of continuous improve- years’ service with the force. Robert, leaves a widow, Dorothy. ment and development. 52, has also served at Basildon and Mr Hughes served from 1952 to Benefits to the force will be a more Chelmsford. 1977 at Brentwood and at Grays. A efficient service provision with Pc Stephen Farmer, 55, has already private cremation was followed by a greater consistency and traceability left FIR. He also spent time at Remembrance service at St of service and increased customer Chelmsford and with MSD during Margaret’s Church in Margaretting. satisfaction. more than 29 years as a police officer. Donations can be made to the Head of Procurement Sandra And, after 30 years, serving at Parkinson’s Disease Society in Mr Higgins said: “All our processes were Basildon, with MSD and latterly in Hughes’s memory and sent c/oT scrutinised, mapped and challenged FIR, Pc Martin Potter, 49, has also Pennack and Sons, 1-3 Maldon with a number of improvements retired from the force. Road, Great Baddow. implemented with immediate effect A career which started in Ex-constable Stanley Day died ear- and others recorded for future South-Eastern Division and then lier this month at the age of 73. Mr review and development. We are progressed via MSD, FIR, Day, of Colchester, leaves a widow delighted with this success.” Chelmsford and Harlow, has ended Pamela. He served 26 years until Chief Insp John Walker, of in the IT Department for Pc John 1983 at Colchester, South Ockendon, Rayleigh, has become a member of Walkinton. John, 52, is retiring Laindon and Stanway Traffic. After the Chartered Institute of later this month after 30 years’ retiring from the force, Mr Day Personnel and Development (CIPD) service. worked as a civilian employee at having successfully completed a Crime Division is losing Dc Neil Colchester Criminal Justice Unit. Name and rank ...... course at Anglia Ruskin University Evans, 55, who spent almost 30 His funeral took place at Colchester in Chelmsford. years serving Essex Police. Prior to Crematorium. Station ...... Home tel...... Retirements Crime Division, he was based in the And former constable John Hagen, Insp Simon Morgan, Operational former Harlow Division. of Old Harlow, has died, aged 82. He Date ...... Signed ...... Support Manager with Mobile Laindon Criminal Justice Unit bids leaves a widow, Ena. Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, Essex Police HQ. Support Division (MSD), has retired farewell this month to clerk Iris He served between 1950 and 1974 after more than 30 years with Essex Collins, 60, who has completed at Colchester, Grays and Harlow. z Advertisers should be aware that The Law is now published on the internet and any Police. more than 19 years’ service with the His funeral took place at telephone numbers given will be in the public domain. After stints at Chelmsford and force. Parndonwood Chapel, Great Susan Cooper, 64, retires from Parndon. Donations can be made in Only adverts from those directly connected to Essex Police (either serving or retired) will Colchester, the 49-year-old moved to be accepted. Adverts should be restricted to a maximum of 24 words and repeat ads road policing and served at Stanway Crime Division’s Resource Mr Hagen’s memory to Cats should be re-submitted on a monthly basis. The Law team reserves the right to edit or omit Traffic and HQ Traffic before Management Unit a day before her Protection and sent c/o Co-op any advert which doesn’t meet these criteria. moving back to the re-named 65th birthday after 17 years with Funeralcare, 20 High Street, Old Stanway Road Policing Unit. From Essex Police. Harlow, CM17 0DW. The Law, June 2006 9

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HFC Bank Limited, registered in England No. 1117305, Registered Office: North Street, Winkfield, Windsor, Berkshire SL4 4TD is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. 10 The Law, June 2006 Force faces Criminals £2m cash denied shortfall the use of for policing railways AIRPORT-style X-ray mach- ines will soon be regular Stansted sights at most stations in ESSEX Police is facing a Essex this summer as police potential £2million shortfall bid to deter armed criminals in its budget due the refusal from entering the county. of operator Stansted Airport London felons who intend Ltd (STAL) to pay the full to travel illegally into Essex costs of policing the airport. in order to commit crime or It has refused to reimburse z Thiepval Memorial to the Missing on the cause rioting, disruption and last year’s £6.7million cost of Somme, left, records the names of 73,367 people fear are being warned they airport policing – instead face ‘deportation from paying just £5.7million – and who died and who have no known grave – such whence they came’. has also refused to settle up as constables Frederick Boyce, Charles Gillings, The reality shock-warning the estimated costs for the Sydney Crabb and George Shipgood from police comes as the World Cup football tourna- current financial year. The fields of France are covered with graves of Reduced overheads z ment gets underway and soldiers who fell in the battles of World War One follows on from a successful For the current financial operation carried out last year, Chief Constable Roger month in south-west Essex in Baker has reduced overheads which over 200 people were and overtime and added five prosecuted for fare-dodging extra police officers, which and criminal offences. will result in an improved The new, summer-long service for the same charge. operation is a joint bid by But STAL has again offered We will remember Essex Police, British to pay just £5.7million – less Transport Police and C2C than what it was paying Rail to improve the quality of three years ago. life for fee-paying passengers In December, Mr Baker and staff using the railway applied to the Department lines from Liverpool Street for Transport (DfT) to deter- and Fenchurch Street into mine the amount the airport Essex as well as combating should pay and the force is them – 90 years on anti-social behaviour and awaiting the DfT decision. The Essex Police Memorial Committee has researched the circumstances in which intimidation on trains. The Government is currently Operations Manager Supt carrying out a national police officers from Colchester Borough Constabulary, Essex County Constabulary and review of airport policing. Southend Borough Constabulary were killed in action during World War One. Steve Bottrill is determined Essex Police has been in Chief Constable Roger Baker has approved the laying of a wreath in their honour and to secure the safety of rail talks with STAL for two years, remembrance at a commemoration service due to be held on the Somme on July 1. commuters throughout the seeking to recover payment. next few months, especially if Pc Trevor Thompson will represent the Chief Constable and past and present members the action denies hooligans Committed of the three forces at a service commencing at 7.28am at Lochnagar Crater near La the chance of watching foot- However, the force will not Boiselle. ball in pubs and homes in remove essential protective Essex. services from Stansted Deputy Chief Constable Charles Clark, who is chairman of the Essex Police Memorial Committee, said: “‘I am very pleased that, on the 90th anniversary of this tragic “Enough is enough,” he because it is committed to said. “Thieves and other safeguarding the 22 million event, we in Essex Police are able to pay our respects to our former colleagues by criminals who are intent on passengers and the 10,000 laying a wreath on the battlefield where they gave their lives. We will remember carrying knives in order to staff who work there. them.” prey on Essex residents will If STAL continues to refuse face the wrath of the author- to pay policing bills in full, by Pc Charles Gillings ities here before being sent Mr Baker may have to ask Jim Dickinson back to their homes or even Essex Police Authority to The son of a Suffolk police officer, to prison. consider increasing its AT 7.28am on July 1, 1916, a Charles Gillings joined Southend Police, “The overground and Council Tax precept by 1.4 series of mines were also on April 1, 1914, having transferred underground lines running per cent to cover the balance from Grantham Borough Police. into Essex will be flooded or cutting 25 front line police exploded under the German In the October, he joined 8th Battalion line along a 14-mile front on with both uniformed officers officer posts from Neighbour- Black Watch Royal Highlanders and and plain-clothed staff to hood Policing Teams. the Somme. went to France. reduce crime and the fear of Third busiest Two minutes later, soldiers Charles, 26, took part in a counter crime. We will not tolerate Stansted is the third clambered from their trenches with attack on July 18, 1916, during the anti-social or intimidating busiest passenger airport in orders to walk forward, side by side struggle to take Delville Wood. He was behaviour anywhere in this the UK and, in the past two at a steady walk, across No Man’s administering first aid to a colleague county.” years, passenger numbers when he was struck by a shell and Following trials at various Land to take the German trenches. killed. z Pvt Charles Gillings have increased by 14 per cent They had been told that the artillery London Underground to 22.2 million passengers Pc Sidney Crabb barrage of the preceding days would his friend Pc Alfred Wilson. He served stations, portable X-ray per annum. have destroyed any German opposition Sidney Crabb joined Essex Police on with the 9th Battalion Essex Regiment mach-ines will be randomly The force’s Director of but that was not the case. August 24, 1914, volunteering to serve and moved to the Somme. On July 3, the placed at rail stations in the Finance, Rick Tazzini, said: As the British Tommies walked forward, with the 8th Battalion Royal Fusiliers battalion advanced across open land and county in a bid to identify “The financial negotiations the Germans set up their machine guns at Chelmsford the following year. George, 25, was one of many who lost his armed offenders. have sadly broken down. and cut down what was primarily a They formed part of the 12th Eastern life. He left behind his widow, Lydia, and Supt Bottrill added: “This “STAL would appear to have Brigade but the battalion was held in a daughter he had never seen. isn’t just about catching fare- an expectation that we will volunteer army of British youth. On that first day almost 60,000 British reserve on July 1, 1916. Pc James Stone dodgers, serious though that either reduce police officer It was engaged in the determined James Stone joined Essex County is. We will deter career crim- numbers or ask the tax-payer casualties fell and this figure rose, over the next four months, to 400,000. attack to take Ovillers which involved Constabulary in December 1914 and inals from illegally using the to meet the unpaid bills. an advance up an incline over open volunteered for Army five months later rail system to enter Essex.” “I am really disappointed Five Essex officers farmland during which the soldiers Amongst those who were killed in with ‘B’ Battery, 15th Brigade Royal because Essex Police has were exposed to German machine guns Horse Artillery. proven that it provides a very action during the Battle of the Somme and heavy artillery. He saw action with the brigade in Now you can cost effective service to the were five police officers from Essex who, Sidney was killed during the action on Galipoli before its move to the Somme. airport. together with 28 police colleagues, paid July 7. the ultimate sacrifice for their country James, 22, took part in the initial be Dr Who Commercial operator Pc George Shipgood bombardment and was seriously “The Chief Constable will in the Great War. THE Essex Police Museum Some of the other policemen who later George Shipgood joined Southend Police wounded on July 6. Despite treatment not reduce the numbers of in November 1914. He married Lydia he died in a field hospital on August 2. has Tardises for sale. police officers to suit the died on the Western Front also fought The handpainted Police during the Somme offensive, as did a Naish in September 1915 before He is buried in St Sever Cemetery at profit targets of an already volunteering for military service with Rouen. Boxes are great as decorative profitable commercial opera- number of their colleagues who lived pieces or alternative paper- tor. through the war and returned to police weights. “At the operational level we the streets of Essex. They are approx 9cm high, enjoy very good relations Pc Frederick Boyce Find out more with Tug’s Dad’s help... made from a heavy resin, with STAL. Our performance Fred Boyce followed in his father’s ESSEX Police Memorial Committee last year published a book – In Search Of come boxed and are a on tackling crime and provid- footsteps, joining Essex Police on April Tug’s Dad – which details the circumstances of the death of the police officers bargain at only £5 each. ing reassurance is first class. 1, 1914, enlisting with the 23rd from Southend who gave their lives in World War One. z To order, email museum “The airport commander Battalion Royal Fusiliers in May 1915. Copies, costing £5, are available from the Essex Police Library on 01245 457150 curator Becky Latchford at will continue to work with On July 27, 1916, in their first action, or from author Jim Dickinson on 01702 585657. [email protected]. the airport management to Fred, 24, a Lewis machine-gunner, was All proceeds from sales of the book are donated to the Essex Police Memorial police.uk with the quantity provide a dedicated, high- hit in the stomach by a bullet. Trust. you would like. Don’t send a class service which is funda- As his wound was being dressed he was Research on the Colchester and Essex police officers who died in World War One payment – you will be asked mental to protecting further injured by a bursting shell and is near completion and will be published when completed. for this when the boxes passengers and workers.” died as result of his injuries. arrive The Law, June 2006 11 Sport & Leisure

THE opening match of the season was blessed CID had a number of new players, including Golfers get with good weather when the Gentlemen of Vincent Bird – a British Police representative Poor fitness Clergy Essex CID played the Clergy of Chelmsford – who treated the crowd to some textbook shots Diocese. to all parts of the ground. Despite his unbeaten through to The vicars elected to bat at Sandon Cricket 71, the rest of the team could not put together tells in the get the Club but soon the scoreboard was showing CID the runs needed and were bowled out for 113 – at 5-55, with Griffiths, Miles and Miller 31 runs short of victory. Overall, the game third round sharing the haul. ebbed and flowed and was interesting to watch. Europeans ESSEX golfers tasted suc- Opposition skipper the Rev Beals steadied the Bird was named man of the match and THE reigning British Police cess in the British Team better of ship with 63 runs, including three fours and presented with a signed copy of the book Along five-a-side champions went Knockout in Berkshire. three sixes, before being dispatched by Miles’s Hope Road, written by the late Bishop of to Poland for the European The team received a bye in bowling and a catch from Bird. The clergy were Liverpool, Dr David Sheppard, who played for championships and made it the morning round, leaving the Gents bowled out for 143. the clergy team in 1957. to the quarter-finals. the Metropolitan Police and The Essex Police team were Hertfordshire Police to battle put into a strong group of it out to play against Essex eight, which included last in the afternoon. year’s winners. Essex played Hertfordshire That’s champion, Keiran! On the first day in Katowice, in the second round – a tight Essex won three games but match. At 2-2, Kevin Nason ESSEX Police has another singles champion. lost the fourth 2-1 to the and Andy Blunt had to go sporting champion – this Keiran has won a place in current champions, after down extra holes to decide it. time in table tennis. the PSUK team, who are leading until two minutes Andy sank the winning putt Keiran Lally, 20, of due to compete in the from time. on the second extra hole to Chelmsford, has been European Police On the second day, Essex put the team through to the playing the game for eight Championships in Belgium won two but again lost their next round. years and regularly plays in in September. final game, having already The team was: Michael the Chelmsford, Southend Keiran was Essex junior secured second place and Janes, Stuart Stranger, Dave and Colchester leagues. champion three times and progression to the knockout Britton, Peter English, Paul Now all that experience has has also played for Essex stages. Whittingham, Kevin Nason, paid off as he returned from county. On the final day of Andy Blunt, Gary Macswan, the PSUK national indoor Since joining the force, how- competition, at the John Mackman and Miguel games championships at ever, he has had to limit quarter-final stage, Essex Diaz-Rios. Hopton, Norfolk, last month himself to playing just Police faced a Polish team, z The following day saw the as the men’s table tennis twice a week. who were among the fancied start of the PSUK regionals favourites. at Welwyn Garden Golf Club Within five minutes Essex and continued success. Put life back into the cup went one goal up but, again, Essex made a clean sweep of with only a couple of the prizes for the best AM EFFORTS should be made to re-energise the inter-force minutes remaining, net scores with Kevin Nason sports competition, the Croker Cup, the Essex Police Sports squandered the lead and lost winning, Mick Bennett Association management committee has declared. the game. The victors went second and Dave Britton With the re-organisation of the territorial divisions, the on to finish third in the third. Croker Cup will encompass the same structure, comprising _tournament. A Ukrainian The competition was marred the five new divisions plus HQ. Stansted Airport will be team won. by an incident which cost the included within Central Division. A spokesman for the Essex Police team said afterwards: Essex team second place EPSA secretary John Stonehouse has drawn up a provi- “Only a lack of fitness and a overall. sional calendar of events and is now liaising with sporting heavy social schedule Paul Whittingham also came section secretaries to agree dates and venues. He said any alternative system was considered to be an administrative prevented Essex from going fourth in the afternoon further.” round out of 60 players. nightmare and at odds with the force’s new structure. Mr Stonehouse aims to help re-establish the Croker Cup z AN Essex Police team has as the most prestigious police competition within Police been accepted into Division Gave it their Sport UK.And EPSA chairman Deputy Chief Constable One of the Mid-Essex z Keiran Lally gets in some table tennis practice during a Charles Clark feels that having such a sporting tournament Saturday League. break Picture by Heather Turner can only be good for the force. Steve Crane, of Leigh, said best shot response from players had SNOOKER player Lee been very positive and he Heaton has returned from hoped to organise training the PSUK snooker singles sessions and games in the vowing to practise for next next couple of months. year’s competition. Home games will be played ‘Ed’s league’ should at HQ. Heaton, of Brentwood, was competing in the singles for Currently the team only the first time. Fellow player plays in two police competi- Colin Hill, of Maldon, also tions so the league now enjoyed the experience, offers more players the winning one out of his five chance to break into the side singles matches. as the squad will need to go on in his memory rotate from week to week Lee had one match against due to of work commitments. someone who used to be FANS of five-a-side football by Graham Clark “He always demonstrated a high level ranked 12th in the world. z Anyone interested in want the Ed Mansfield league of integrity and sense of fairness, so we playing or helping with fun, a good opportunity to get some could not have chosen a more fitting administration or physio can to carry on next season. exercise and to meet colleagues from other person after whom to name our league.” Ironman on They hope that the league’s first contact Steve on ext 31725 parts of the force. If we get the go-ahead All matches are played at the or via email. campaign just ended will not be its for next season, we’d like to have all the Melbourne Athletics Sport Centre – now z ESSEX veterans football his mettle last. divisions represented in some way.” known as the Chelmsford Athletic side achieved fourth position Subject to backing from the Essex The league’s success would have Centre – in Chelmsford. TRAFFIC Inspector Mark in the Greene King Essex Police Sports Association (EPSA), delighted the man after whom it is For the record, Force Intelligence Harman is now officially an Veterans’ League Premier organisers hope to run it again from next named. Ed Mansfield, formerly the Bureau have been crowned inaugural Ironman after a gruelling Division. autumn and expand membership beyond force’s chemist inspection officer, died league champions, dropping only five 15hr 27min of racing in 80- z AS part of the build-up to the current nine teams. last December. Ed loved the game. points on their way to the title. deg heat and vicious winds. the new season the force’s “The league has had a great first Outside work, he was a keen footballer/ League officials hope that members of It was the worst wind con- ‘youth’ – under-35s – and season,“ said Bob Chatterton. manager/referee/coach and, at one time, Ed’s family will be able to present the ditions Lanzarote had seen veterans – over-35s – teams “It’s brought many people within HQ managed Broomfield Town FC. trophy to the winners soon. at this annual competition will play each other on into friendly contact with each other and Said Bob: “Ed was very much liked and for elite athletes. After a 2.4 z Anyone interested in entering a team Sunday, July 2. certainly created a lot of interest and respected by his peers and colleagues should contact Darren Thomas on mile swim, 112-mile bike The game kicks off at HQ at camaraderie. and never refused to support others ext 51824, Clive Wells on ext 51999 or ride and marathon run, 1pm. Afterwards there will “Matches have been competitive and when they needed it. Bob Chatterton on ext 52464 Mark crossed the line to be a bar and a barbecue. earn a well-deserved medal. Volley volley Cricket duo Now you can buy more lottery tickets good, Amanda THE force lottery is growing as more second prize of £1,000 went to Peter Pc Robert Dines, of Clacton; Pc Rachel THE British Police women’s members enrol and existing participants Buckley, of HQ Financial Services, and the McCormick, of Southend; Pc Steve Woods, volleyball team narrowly go on tour increase their ticket allocation. £500 prize was won by Pc Ian Banks, of of Stanway RPU; Pc Graham Morris, of won a services tournament VINCE Bird, of Stansted And now a car is top prize in the summer Brentwood. Harlow; Sue Groves, of Clacton; Emma with the help of Amanda Airport, and Adrian draw – adding to the already popular car And it was a lucky month for HQ Daines, of Walton; Verna Mackie, of Pollard, from Chigwell Dog Garnham, of Colchester, draw at Christmas. Financial Services all round, as Maureen Mistley; Pc Martyn Wells, of Bocking RPU; Section. have both been selected for The winner of the draw on June 20 will Harrison and Leslie Miller were £100 Pc Jon Meggison, of Clacton; Linda Having played against the British Police Cricket receive a Hyundai 1.4l CDX Getz, valued winners. Other winners of £100 were: Hyams, of Brightlingsea; Insp Susan teams from the RAF, Army, Heaton, of Grays; Sgt Chris Mullin, of tour at the end of this at £9,340. Sgt Adam Field, of Great Dunmow; James And the number of tickets any member of Panting, retired; Ds Ian Clark, of Corringham; Pc Rod Gaskin, of Maldon; Australian RAF, Fire month. the Essex Police Sports Association can Southend; Michael Haig, retired; Pc Greig and Pc James Holmes, of Loughton. Service, Prison Service and Vince is a seam bowler and hold has increased from 16 to 25. Avery, of Pitsea; Don English, of Stanway And winners of Benenden Healthcare Navy, the team met the RAF Adrian also bowls. They will Contact John Mackenzie by email if you Transport Services; Det Supt Kevin bears were: Ian Hilton, of Writtle; Anne in the final. be playing fixtures against want to join the lottery or increase your Macey, of Crime Division; Kay Smith, of Sheppard, of FIR; Marion Bailey, of FIR; At one set apiece, the score the Essex Academy, the ticket holding. Stanway RPU; and Clive Butler, of Dc Karen Harwood, of Crime Division; was 24-all in the third but Army, the Navy Club Cricket The top prize of £3,000 in the May draw Colchester File Management Unit. Denise Field, of Contact Management; and the police edged ahead to Conference and the RAF. went to Pc Lisa Workman, of Chelmsford, Winners of £50 prizes were: Nick Galpin, of Braintree. win 26-24. 12 The Law, June 2006 Crimewatch Speechless! joins hunt Send us the Anti-drugs for mystery roadshow man’s killer is too good

DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Joe Shipton for words in Sheering in March have turned to the BBC facts by fax Crimewatch programme to HUNDREDS of secondary appeal for information to school children were left help solve this crime. speechless with admiration Crimewatch, broadcast on at the 2Smart4Drugs road- May 23, showed a recon- ESSEX Police has stepped up show in Colchester. struction of what are its efforts to root out Topping the bill were the thought to be Joe’s most corruption and unethical twice MOBO award-winning recent actions in the days behaviour within the force. Big Brovaz who had previ- leading up to his death. Officers and staff can now use the ously sacked fellow member Fewer than 10 calls were intranet to report their suspicions Flawless from the group received following the TV after being caught with appeal, a disappointing about colleagues. Every contact will cannabis. response for investigators. be fully investigated to check Their live set was the cli- However one caller did pro- whether the allegations have any max of the 90-minute show. vide significant information substance or instead are inaccurate, Other highlights included about Joe’s lifestyle. misguided or even malicious. comedy sketches from the This will help detectives to The new link sits alongside the tele- London Theatre Bus piece together his move- phone reporting hotline, established 18 Company, with two hard- ments in his final days. months ago as part of the ‘Rotten Apple’ hitting and highly entertain- Joe Shipton (real name campaign in the county. The link can be ing scenes alerting people Michael), 61, lived alone in accessed via the Professional Standards to the dangers of drug and Sheering Village, near website or the e-bulletin found on the alcohol abuse. Harlow. On Saturday March front page of the intranet and clicking on This was followed by their 25 he was found dead at the ‘confidential reporting’. version of the Eminem song bottom of his stairs. Both phone and intranet reporting lines 8 Mile which many children He died from head injuries are completely confidential, though callers related to. caused by a heavy imple- are encouraged to leave their details to Comedian Mike Gunn, ment similar to a baseball assist in furthering any investigation. regarded as one of the ten bat. All messages are monitored and acted leading stand-ups in Britain, Joe was a private man but upon by the Anti-Corruption Intelligence brought moments that were well known in the village Department within the Professional uproariously funny but lined and worked odd jobs for Standards Department, headed by DCI with a hard-hitting message. many years. Police are trying Alan Gooden and managed by DI Luke ‘Uncut’ delved into his own to build up a picture of Joe’s Collison. experiences as a drug addict life as well as his last “We see our confidential reporting lines portraying the terrible truth moments. as something of an internal Crime- Mike’s outwardly mobile of drug addiction and how it His ex-wife and daughter stoppers,” said Alan. “They are there for destroyed his life. live abroad and he was not any of our people to pass on anything that It was informative and BATMAN had his Batmobile and Mike said: “It’s great to be out and enlightening with unforget- close to his family. concerns them, maybe comments they Mike Janes is just as proud of his about meeting people. Some areas are The main points of the overhear or suspect behaviour they come table images. beatmobile. quite isolated and some who live there Bringing a message of appeal were: across; in fact anything they believe may Mike, a Police Community Support cannot drive, so some weeks I am the - Joe would regularly go to be corrupt or unethical or other behaviour inspiration by achieving his Officer, pictured above, is forging links only face they see.” dream of representing the his local pub then disappear that falls below that expected of our staff, with rural communities in Epping. The beatmobile divides its time from his normal social circle or something that might damage the United Kingdom at basket- The mobile office was rolled out to the between Epping and Brentwood, ball was the bald MC, Nav of friends for weeks on end. integrity of the force or service and bring rural villages in August 2001. Mike spending between 20 minutes to two Where did Joe go? What was it into disrepute. Oojageer. has taken on the role from Chris hours in each place offering a range At 22 he achieved his he doing during this time? “Establishing the new contact point Caten, who died earlier this year. of help and advice. - Did Joe live another life - builds upon the work we have already dream through dedication were you part of it? done in this respect. It’s about giving our and discipline, and not Joe is believed to have had people more options, a choice of ways to Essex Police Integrity Strategy: Problems such as these are not unique giving in to the temptations several relationships, possi- contact us. Anyone who feels apprehen- to Essex by any means, Alan Gooden of drugs that are rife in bly with married women. So sive at ringing the hotline and talking to To engender confidence said. “Any police force that thinks it’s sport. any information given will our unit might feel more at ease about completely clean of this type of thing is Also singing and co-host- be treated sensitively and in sending an anonymous email. when it in the integrity of Essex kidding itself. It’s through introducing ing the event with Essex confidence. arrives with us, we only get the content ‘Police by preventing, detecting‘ and using reporting lines such as these FM’s Dom Atkins was Tina Detectives would also like and the date it was sent.” and effectively tackling that a force is able to minimise levels of Cousins, who recently to know who Joe bought cig- The main areas of concern are likely to such behaviour.” reached number one in the arettes for. Shortly before his include staff who are leaking or disclosing corruption, dishonesty and This latest initiative reflects best dance chart with Wonderful death he bought a pack of 10 information to people outside the organi- unethical behaviour. practice around the country as more and Life. Super King Blue, but he him- sation, staff who are misusing drugs, and more forces seek to improve their own All of those involved with self only smoked roll-ups. those who appear to have an unhealthy He went on: “If there are people out confidential reporting ability. the 2Smart4Drugs roadshow The afternoon before his association with known criminals. there who really are doing wrong, then Once the link is well established, Essex are top quality entertainers body was found (March 24), Staff involved either wittingly or they must be reported. It’s misguided of plans to benchmark itself against other in their own right. Joe was seen in his garden unwittingly in such actions can have a friends or colleagues to try to defend forces with similar arrangements. Joining forces, they pre- and he appeared uncharac- serious and damaging impact on public them or turn a blind eye. It is therefore Alan Gooden added: “This idea of sented a professional and teristically angry. Does any- confidence in the police service. This type imperative that we all take personal making contact via intranet is proving highly entertaining show body know why? of behaviour, said Alan Gooden, casts a responsibility for identifying these few successful in other forces and I think certain to stay in young Det Supt Simon Dinsdale, shadow over the vast majority of hard- people and enabling my team to flush it will also work well here. Time will tell.” people’s memories for a long who is leading the enquiry, working, loyal and ethical officers and them out in order to protect the integrity z The confidential telephone hotline is time. said: “Joe was an enigma. staff in the police service. and reputation of Essex Police.” 01245 452106 Claire Elliott Everyone in the village knew him but nobody really knows anything about his life. “We have knocked on every How to save yourself a shedload of trouble door in the village and spo- ken to over 400 households but we feel that the answer GREEN-fingered residents must be to combat the problem. Install a battery-operated alarm. paint stencilling or ultra-violet pen. lies within the village and on the alert for light-fingered intrud- These include strengthening the Secure items within the shed such as Note any serial numbers and photo- need someone to come for- ers, says Essex Police. frame and door of your shed. Secure bikes, mowers, ladders with chains. graph valuable items. Always lock ward and tell us what they Sunnier days and longer evenings are outside hinges with coach bolts or Store tools and other valuable imple- things away after use, and make sure know. encouraging more people into their non-return screws. Invest in strong ments in a strong lockable box or that the shed is kept locked. “We are determined to find gardens ... including thieves. padbars and close shackle padlocks. cage fitted to the floor. Keep contents “Thieves look upon garden sheds as Joe’s killer.” Police have seen a steady rise in Repair cracked or broken shed win- insurance up to date and make sure soft targets,” said Crime Reduction z Anyone with information is asked to contact detec- reports of shed break-ins over recent dows. Use Perspex or polycarbonate the policy covers equipment kept in Officer Paul Dean. “They are notori- tives at the major investiga- weeks and have issued a few handy sheet instead of glass. the shed. ously easy to break into unless you tion team on 01268 775588. tips for gardeners and householders Fit a lock to all opening windows. Postcode items by etching, branding, take proper precautions.”

NEXT ISSUE: July 2006 COPY DEADLINE: June 23, 2006 PRINTED: 2 June, 2006 The Law is edited by Heather Turner tel: 01245 491491 ext 50620 Published by Essex Police HQ, Chelmsford, Essex Printed by Northcliffe Press, Derriford, Plymouth