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A HIJACKED plane was forced to land at Stansted Airport earlier this month and immediately put 600 Essex Police officers and support staff to the test. It was all part of an exercise to test Essex Police and other agen- cies who would become involved in such an incident. To make the scenario totally AN ARRESTING COMBINATION: Members of the award-winning Focus produc- realistic a British World Airlines tion team, from left Jamie Turner, presenter Marc Berners, David Tyler and pro- BAC 1-1 1 plane took off and wnq..-U -v.----nrtl~allv ,"hiiarked II------.-.------in mid-air Tension was hieh at Stansted as armed officers moni- II11 ducer Neil Shand on the programme's new set. - to mark the start of the exercise. tored the situation during them hijack exercise. A TOP national award has been snapped up Queen Elizabeth I1 Conference Centre in London. The scenario began at 3.00am, structure to catering require- Dickinson said, "It would have The annual event, sponsored by Police Review and by the producers of the new look Essex and as the plane prepared to land ments. been a disappointment if we JVC, again attracted entries from many UK forces. Police video Focus. a full-scale emergency response Exercise Planning Team had run an exercise of this The team, which celebrates its 50th programme The winning September programme was the plan swung into action. The member, Inspector Mick first video to be produced since a two month break nature and had not learned any next month, won the prestigious 'In-Force News exercise deliberately started in Thwaites said, "As an exercise and £5,000 facelift, and proved the right combina- lessons from it. Category' of the National Police Video Awards for the middle of the night to moni- it all went extremely well. the first time. tion to impress the judges, who included former "We are going to ensure that tor the speed of response from Very quickly it identified areas Last week the team received its troohv at the BBC Crimewatch producer, Nikki Cheetham. we get the best possible benefit officers, the majority of whom that should be addressed to from it, and I invite any mem- were awoken when they help with any future incidents ber of ESsex Police to let us received news of the incident. that we may be called to deal have their comments. Even if it The exercise, which had been with. is a small issue it is still impor- six months in the planning con- tant, and I promise we will tinued for 48 hours both day and Impressed address any matter raised." night. "We have already received He apologised to officers Observers from other police favourable comments from who had to work excessively forces nationwide scrutinised observers who said they were long shifts, and those who did decisions that were made and impressed with how well the not get refreshment breaks, and studied the general running of organisation worked together." said these problems were being the operation from the command Deputy Chief Constable, Jim addressed for the future. Blaze heroes save pensioner TWO ESSEX police officers who risked their lives to save a South Ockendon pensioner from his smoke filled home earlier this month have been praised for their bravery. Special Constable Ian Walker (28) and Pc. Geoff Edwards (25) forced their way into the house in Dart Green to be faced by a blan- ket of smoke, and began to search for survivors. In a front room the 70 year old owner was found in a disorientat- ed state suffering from the effects of smoke inhalation with his trusty dog at his side. The officers not only pulled the man out of the house to safety and returned to save his dog, but also put out the fire which had started in the kitchen. Praising the officers' courage, Thurrock Division Chief technical wizard behind Focus's modern new look, and professionally and coolly Inspector, Mike Holyoak said, "The two officers acted in the finest puts the finishing touches to the programme. under intense pressure. II traditions of Essex Police. We are very proud of them." 2 THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994

IN ORDER to enhance the service to members, I Whirlwind tour for the Joint Branch Board has formed a A friend in specialist team to deal I Home Office visitor with disciplinary mat- ters. I THE HEAD of the Home Office's police department The team members, went out on patrol in Essex this month t; to get a five constables, five difficult times frontline view of life on the beat. sergeants and two inspec- Deputy permanent under-secretary Mr. Ian Burns made tors, are all experienced DISCIPLINE lSSUES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT Essex Police his first port of call when he was appointed representatives who have to his post several years ago, and he returned to see how developed expertise in to allay some of your would be acknowledging is important to note the force had progressed. this field. Thev,- are fears about Informal the certificate on the form though that this applies By Brian Pallant His two-day tour, part of a programme of visits to dif- trained to deal quickly Resolution, we have which actually affords the only to the specific com- ferent forces, saw him meeting operational officers and and efficiently with all detailed answers to some officer protection. plaint that is being I Coloroll l 1 support staff at Southend, and discussing the recent mul- aspects of disciplinary of the questions that Q. Can a complaint be resolved. That protection l tiple fatal road accident at Harlow with constables from proceedings, from initial have been raised. resolved if the officer isn't does not extend to any Court the traffic section. interviews through to dis- Q. If a complaint is admitting it? other unconnected matters Mr. Burns also viewed the thermal image camera on cipline hearings and informally resolved, is it A. Yes. No one expects that the officer might talk Update board the helicopter, which played a vital part in the appeals. recorded on an officer's an officer to admit some- about. recapture of two IRA terrorists who escaped from a During the course of personal record? thing that they haven't Q. How many com- THE long awaited deci- Cambridgeshire jail in September. disciplinary proceedings, A. No. The details of done. If a complaint is plaints are informally sion from the Mr Burns was shown the conflict management tech- an officer who is the sub- disciplinary proceedings informally resolved, it resolved? European Court on the niques being developed by two officers from the Training ject of investigation, has are only included on an does not imply that the A. Since it was intro- Coloroll case was even- Centre (see report on page 3), and visited the new Force the right to call upon the officer's personal record officer is guilty. duced, the use of Informal tually announced at the Information Room. services of a "friend for in circumstances where Q. Does the officer or Resolutions has remained end of September. Presentations about Service Delivery Standards and the advice, guidance and sup- there has been a finding the Force have to apolo- steady. In 1992 eighty-six Just to up-date mem- Force restructuring were also provided at Headquarters. port. The nominated of a guilt after a full dis- gise to the complainant for cases, 22% of all com- bers, this was with regard Chief Constable John Burrow said, "Mr. Burns wanted plaints received, were "friend" may be any offi- ciplinary hearing in front a matter to be resolved? to the ITL Forms that you to see the initiatives being taken by the Force and the informally resolved. In cer, but is often the local of the Chief Constable or A. No, neither the Force completed in July 1993 quality of the work being undertaken on a day to day 1993, that figure was sev- Federation representative. the Deputy Chief or officer need apologise. concerning the possible basis. enty-seven cases, 23% of Forming the discipline Constable. In fact, no one is allowed equalisation on commuta- "He found it extremely informative and took away a Q. Are any records of to offer the complainant all complaints. Some tion table benefits team does mean, howev- Forces have seen increases number of ideas which he felt were good practice." Informal Resolutions an apology unless the offi- between male and female. er, that the Federation is from around 20% to over kept? cer specifically requests it. The original decision was able to provide more 30% during the same peri- comprehensive support A. Yes, but only those Q. If a complaint is expected in September I We've got your number! od. We would like to see and assistance to officers that are required in law informally resolved, what confidence in the system 1993 but it has actually AS BT continues to offer further services on its that find themselves in for administrative pur- is the complainant told? grow and the number of taken a further twelve difficulties. poses. A. They are only given informal resolutions months for the decision to digital phone systems, two new facilities available If you are the subject Q. Who decides details of the result; they increase again this year. be made known by the later this month are already causing controversy. of a disciplinary investi- whether a complaint is are not given any other European Court. The arrival of the 'Caller Display' and 'Call Return' gation, the Federation informally resolved or details. The Federation Although I say the deci- facilities on November 22 will in effect mean people Discipline Team is there not? Q. If a complaint is View sion has been made with special new phones will instantly be able to see the to help you. To arrange A. Providing the cir- informally resolved, can it known, I have yet to see number of the person calling them. And any phone user assistance, contact Dave cumstances are appropri- be investigated later? It is not pleasant to be the sight of that decision, who has received a call can dial 1471 and will then hear Jones, the Joint Branch ate, the complainant. A. Yes, a complaint can subject of a disciplinary either as Joint Branch the number of the person who last called them. Board Chairman on Q. Who can deal with be investigated further investigation regarding Board Secretary or even Although there are obvious advantages to the system, Headquarters ext. 2799. an Informal Resolution? after it has been resolved even the most trivial com- in my position as National especially for victims of nuisance calls, there is a draw- A. Anyone from the if the complainant changes plaint. Informal Resolution Committee member. I back for police officers with ex-directory numbers call- Informal rank of Acting Sergeant their mind. However, in should not be feared but understand that the deci- ing anyone from home. upwards, but it should be many cases where that should be welcomed. It is a sion is complex and Amid the controversy, the go-live date of the new ser- Resolution vice has already been put back with BT saying, "We need an officer of higher rank occurs an application is useful tool for the speedy before an announcement to do more to tell people what is going to happen." System than the one who is the made to the Police disposal of the many minor is made, the General subject of the complaint. Complaints Authority for and irritating complaints Michael Biden, BT's Sales and Marketing Director, Since it was introduced Secretary of the Police Q. If a complaint is a dispensation from inves- that are made against police said, "These services remove the anonymity of phone as a way of disposing of Federation has sent it off being informally tigation and the matter officers. We are satisfied calls as they allow the customer to know who is calling. public complaints, many to our legal advisors for resolved, does the officer goes no further. that, when complaints are However we are sensitive to the fact that there are occa- officers have expressed clarification on some of have to sign anything Q. If an officer says dealt with by way of sions when revealing the number of the caller could concerns about the the points. However, and, if so, is he or she, in something during the Informal Resolution, the cause problems." Informal Resolution sys- from what I have heard, it effect, admitting the alle- course of an Informal positions of the officers The advice from BT for people who do not want their tem and how they are involved are not compro- is not too hopeful that gation? Resolution, can it be used number identified is to dial 141 before dialling the tele- affected if a complaint mised. When a complaint there will be an equalisa- A. No, the officer is against them later if the phone number. A freephone helpline has also been set against them is dealt with is resolved, there is no tion of benefits upwards not compelled to sign the complaint is subsequently up for people who are concerned about the system or in that way. implied admission of guilt for male officers. Informal Resolution investigated? who may want to have their number permanently barred Even though the sys- nor is there any record Obviously, I will keep form and, if they did, A. No, in accordance from being accessible to other phone users - the number tem has now been in made on an officer's file. you informed as soon as I they certainly would not with the rules of evidence, to phone is 0800 80147 1. operation for some time, The main benefit of have details from the be admitting anything. nothing the officer has there remains a lack of Informal Resolution is the National General All they would be doing, said in relation to the com- confidence in it. In order speed with which a com- Secretary with regard to by signing the form, plaint can be used later. It plaint can be finalised. the legal advice. ESSEX POLICE BAND Discussions are still presents going on nationally with Money matters Annual Christmas regard to the impending judicial review which, Secretary is to honour to judicial review. Pensions as you are aware, con- and hopefully this will However, from your available from the Concert review Federation Oftice. cerned the lack of come out shortly in Joint Branch Board's point The Pensions Review Regulations. This, in of view at our last meeting Two types are for sale - protection under being undertaken by the the traditional Christmas at the end of October, we at Marconi Club, Regulations for inspec- theory, will give inspec- Home Office still contin- card with Essex Police tors and also with tors the same protection were concerned over the ues and it is anticipated motif decorated with holly Chelmsford regard to the loss of half that superintendents now loss of half an hour's over- that they will not report and the words "Seasons an hour's overtime on receive under existing time for constables and now until early 1995. I Greetings", or a set of four on any four occasions in a Regulations. sergeants rank on any four have no further news, humorous Christmas cards. Monday December 19 & occasions in a period of other than the assurances Both types are four for seven day period. Negotiations are still taking place with regard seven days and it is our that we still keep getting £1.00. Also for sale are TLtesday December 20 With regard to inspec- to the loss of half an intention to sponsor a from the Home knitted Christmas stock- at 7.30pm tors, the position has hour's overtime and the Motion to the Federation Department that officers in ings at f 1 .OO each. To been clarified by a P.N.B. seven day period and, if Conference in 1995 to try service will still be pro- place an order or for fur- Tickets f3 Agreement which, I this is resolved, then and get the matter tected under existing ther information, please Cheque and SAE to Band Secretary Bill understand, the Home there will be no need to go Pension Regulations. contact Marilyn Carr, redressed. extension 221 5. Brightmore at Police HQ, Chelmsford. THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994 3 Controversial Criminal Justice and Public Order Act becomes law

I'm Free Attacking crime Or human A PRISONER held in cus- tody at Maldon police sta- tion had to be rescued by by Jenny the local fire service when 3 the key being used to unlock his handcuffs rights. NEW police powers to snapped in the lock. law. public place. deal with unlicensed Attention all Police have also been given Other provisions, which are raves, New Age trav- power to remove people due to come into force next cars ellers, and hunt sabo- attending or preparing for an year include: teurs came into force this unlicensed rave, defined as an Young Offenders - a new THE description of a month when the contro- open air gathering of 100 or secure training order sentence pedestrian spotted walking versial Criminal Justice more people at which ampli- for 12 to 14 year olds and alongside the M25 was and Public Order Act fied music is played in the tougher sentences for 15 to 17 entered onto the police night, which is likely to cause year olds. became law. serious distress to residents. computer as - 'Male The wide-ranging new law Bail - No right to bail for a The Association of Chief pedestrian - aged 14 years covers such diverse issues as person charged with an Police Officers (ACPO) has offence while on bail. - has a limp anticlockwise young offenders, bail, court stressed that the new powers Powers of search - Wider junction 28 to 27.' procedures, DNA samples, to deal with public order will prevention of terrorism, police powers of search on "need a careful exercise of pornography, prison services, arrest, including a suspect's What a stinker discretion". However ACPO and the age of homosexual mouth, power to take non-inti- ESSEX Police always trys has welcomed the criminal consent, as well as curbing mate body samples for DNA to help the public when justice section of the Act, par- the traditional right to silence. analysis, and wider power to ticularly the crackdown on possible - but Pc. Tim However, many of the stop and search pedestrians bail bandits and the wider Turner at Ongar thought Act's provisions will not and vehicles where reasonable powers for DNA testing, as he had met his match grounds for suspecting vio- come into force until well "altering the criminal justice lence exist. recently. into next year. system in favour of the vic- The new legislation is - A lady called at the sta- tim." Court procedures hailed by the Government as tion and enquired "Where Brian Pallant, from Essex Committal proceedings abol- a comprehensive attack on can I get hold of some fer- Police Federation, voiced sup- ished, new offence of intimi- crime, but condemned by port for the Act, saying, "It dating jurors or witnesses, ret dung ?" The woman opponents as a comprehesive Chelmsford-based Pc.s Dave Bird and Karen Penn size up the new will enhance the status and inferences may be drawn from went on to explain that attack on human rights. It has equipment belts. ability of the criminal justice defendant's silence. apparently the smell keeps been the subject of numerous system to reduce crime, bring Squatters - It will become rats away. protests. CHELMSFORD has become the second first on the division to use it criminals to justice and signif- a criminal offence for squat- After a few moments Taking effect immediately division in the county to take delivery of and reeled with enthusiam icantly reduce the fear of ters to fail to leave premises Tim came to the rescue is the new offence of "aggra- over its design. "The belt crime." within 24 hours of receiving a with the telephone number new style equipment- - belts. vated trespass" - when a tres- is so easily removed, you Provisions of the Act which court possession order. Officers at South As a result of the passer "obstructs, disrupts, or of the Essex Ferret only have to unbuckle it come in immediately include: Pornography - Possession Ockendon have already South Ockendon trials intimidates" a lawful activity Sexual offences - An Welfare Society. rather than take off all the of child pornography simulat- been trialling them for there have already been or those intending to take part offence of male rape is creat- individual items. in it - a clause directed pri- ed by computer graphics is an A hiss on several weeks and com- minor changes made to ed, and the age of homosexual It's a lot sturdier, more marily at hunt saboteurs. offence. ments so far have been the belts' design. consent is reduced from 21 to the line comfortable and practical. A package is currently 18. A Legal Update (formerly favourable. Chelmsford officers -~ . .. TWO police officers were I've found it a great being circulated to Essex Ticket Touts - It becomes Force Order C) is currently But Chelmsford will views will also be taken Police commanders who in for a shock when they improvement", he added. an offence for an unauthorised being circulated, detailing the be using the belts into account when the oversee the policing of hunts parts of the Act which came were called to a house in II II person to sell tickets for a des- specifically to hold the final specification for giving fuller details of the ignated football match in a into force on November 3. Herongate, near Brent- 11 ASP retractable batons the Essex belt is drawn wood. during their three month up. They had been told to trial which started last attend the house and Changed week. Mart iaI arts face the chop investigate why a 4-foot The belts fasten to an Some forces in the stake had appeared in a inner velcro covered region have already SELF-DEFENCE training for police officers could gies to deal with specific inci- man's garden. The tele- dents. It also looks at how to belt making the removal changed over to the new soon be turned on its head if a new approach being phonist who took the orig- avoid potentially violent situa- lby lan Deal1 of it a simple operation. style belt and others like trialled by Essex Police gets Home Office approval. inal call obviously mis- tions by officers using new Special holders carry Essex are looking at the heard - on arrival they The new style of training, receive a form of gym-based found skills and abilities from fancy gym mats." batons, torches, first aid idea. known as 'Conflict 'Taiho-Jutsu' style training including understanding phys- were confronted instead In. a straw poll of 32 kits, personal radios, Chelmsford Officer Management', seeks to help during their probationary peri- iological changes that occur at by a 4-foot SNAKE. Colchester based Pc.s and Quik-Kuffs and pagers. Pc Ken Crawley was the officers deal with every day od. However there are draw- times of conflict. Sergeants, almost half had Animal antics I conflict and arrest situations. backs to this technique, some Justin Beacher said self never used the self defence Two headquarters based find the training too compli- defence training should no techniques taught. DEVON and Cornwall Physical Training Instructors, cated and easily forgotten longer be confined to the colleagues sent two offi- The duo have carried out Kevin Nowell and Justin with many of the locks and gymnasium. "We need to extensive research, and trials cers to round up a loose Keeping speeding Beacher, are at the centre of a restraints beyond their capa- teach officers how to deal are currently taking place herd of cows - Pcs campaign to update what they bilities. with every day problems like with probationers. Bullock and Bull attended. say is "outdated and compli- The Conflict Management escorting a violent man down Positive feedback has come Meanwhile also in drivers in the frame cated self-defence training." training seeks to simplify self- a staircase and into a car. We from officers and interest has Exeter, a pig was sniffing Traditionally officers defence by developing strate- need to take training away been shown by other forces SPEED cameras have been introduced on the A12 for out its rightful owner in an including Thames Valley, the first time, to improve safety at the roadworks on identity parade after four Kent and Derbyshire. the Colchester Northern by-pass. people claimed it was The ACPO working party A 40 mile-per-hour speed limit has been imposed at for self-defence has been owned by them. the roadworks, which started last week and are due to be looking at the scheme. completed in December. The cameras will operate The two PTIs also plan to throughout. outline the benefits of the ' When cameras were introduced at roadworks on the scheme to the Home Office. GET into the festive Recently they had the oppor- Ml l earlier this year, 2,701 motorists were caught spirit with a cassette of tunity to explain the initiative exceeding the 50mph limit in the first 14 days. The aver- Christmas Carols played to senior Home Office official age fine for the first 250 of these to appear in court was by the Essex Police Ian Burns during his visit to £100, plus four penalty points. Essex Police. Band. The cameras were re-introduced on the M1 1 in "Brass at Christmas" is September, and a total of 2,418 speeding drivers were available for just £5 from caught in the first month. Band Secretary Bill Brian Ladd from Essex Police Traffic Management Brightmore at Police department said, "The whole purpose of introducing the Headquarters. cameras is to improve the safety of the workers and the It includes a mixture of motoring public. We don't want to catch anybody, but if traditional hymns and they are not prepared to slow down they will be caught popular Christmas songs. and prosecuted." 4 THE LAW, NOVEMBE Changes in store as independent Police Authority is formed

The column of the New faces for new body Ex-Essex Police Business Association MAJOR changes in the THE second meeting of way the policing of Essex the E.E.P.B.A. produced is organised and funded I by Jenny Grinter much thought and discus- move a step closer next sion on the aims and pur- month when the first pose of the Association meeting of the newly- changes within this Act," spending. and there is no doubt that constituted police he said. "We will consult A reserve fund will be during the initial stages we authority is due to take and inform staff about the set up by the authority to will be identifying our place. future." allow for emergencies or objectives in accord with The changes will make To ensure a smooth unforeseen costs. changeover, it is intended our membership. , Essex Police Authority The new authority will What was paramount in independent from the to continue with adminis- have 17 members, made our thoughts was the need county council, with staff trative and financial ser- up of nine councillors, for the Association to be and property being trans- vices currently provided three magistrates and five open and of assistance to all ferred to the new free- by the county council for independent members. retired officers and those standing authority. at least the first year. For Its first task will be to who are still serving and The new authority, the future these support elect its own chairman, the reaching retirement whether made up of councillors, services will be closely Government's original you wanted to go into the magistrates and, for the examined to ensure the intention for the Home fast lane of full employment first time, independent best value for money is Secretary to appoint the or the more relaxed casual members, will assume full obtained. chairman having been occupations. responsibilities on April l The new legislation scrapped following fierce next year under the provi- gives the Chief Constable, opposition. Inspiration in consultation with the sions of the Police and The magistrate and police authority, greater The collective thoughts, Magistrates Court Act councillor members (three flexibility to determine experiences, knowledge, 1994. from each of the main spending priorities, partic- ideals and inspiration within FOR PETE'S SAKE: Pc Pete Hewitt at Tilbury Fort, one of the historic However, the process of political parties) have ularly in relation to staff the Association could pro- attractions which he believes could make the town a tourist hotspot. appointing members is already been appointed. numbers and building pro- duce much in favour for any Picture courtesy of the Thurrock Gazette. nearing completion, and More than 130 applica- grammes. individual member. the new authority will run tions were received for the A TILBURY police officer is so fed beside the footpath. Funding arrangements Already we have formed in parallel, shadowing the five independent positions up with the town's bad image that he There is still another mile to be have yet to be finalised, a network of similar occu- is taking it upon himself to do some- cleared before the footpath, which runs existing authority, on the authority and a pations and are feeding but the new authority will thing about it. along the river to the historic Tilbury between December and shortlist of 20 was submit- from each other's success, continue to receive a per- Pc. Peter Hewitt, who has worked in Fort and Coalhouse Fort, is restored to April. ted to the Home Secretary. exchanging ideas and plan- centage of its funding the area for 22 years, says Tilbury could its former glory. Assistant Chief He has whittled these ning joint strategies for direct from the Home lend itself to become a tourism hotspot Peter hopes it will be possible to Constable Charlie Clark, down to ten, leaving the future work together. Office, and will also be with a little effort from local people. stage a festival on the site next year who is overseeing the councillor and magistrate A Trades and entitled to levy its own Only recently Peter encouraged a which will herald the launch of the changes, reassured Essex Occupations Directory will rate demand on local coun- members to select the final team of six local charities to tidy up just Riverside Trust, which will go towards be circulated to market the Police staff that the trans- cils. five. The first meeting of over a mile stretch of a little known promoting the area. diversity of work thatpem- fer to the new authority Currently the police the "shadow" authority public footpath, known as the 'Two Peter hopes that once people realise bers carry out. would not change their committee has to compete must take place within 21 Forts Walk', which runs along the fore- the area's historic links they will come Guest Speakers are jobs. with other county council days of the final selection. shore of the River Thames. flooding to the town, leading to more planned at meetings to give "None of our staff will committees for a share of Further updates on the After a weekend of hard work six jobs for local people. advice on relevant issues be working under different the county rate demand. new police authority will skips had been filled with all types of "Don't believe what people tell you such as Income Tax, mar- arrangements as from However, the new authori- be provided for Essex rubbish, including a complete three about Tilbury, come and look for your- keting, insurance etc. April 1. No-one needs to ty will be subject to Police employees between piece suite which was removed from self', he added. It matters not whether feel threatened about the Government limits on now and April 1. you are a plumber, mechan- ic, chauffeur, will- writer or high flying consultant, the Association welcomes Arresting encounter with The Bill everyone wishing to improve their quality of life LAST month the popular TV drama series The in retirement. Bill celebrated its tenth birthday. The next meeting of the Association will be at The occasion was Place, which is a public 7.30pm on Thursday, marked by the appearance forum hosted by veteran ~ecernber 14 in the of the ~roducerand mem- presenter John Stapleton. bers of the cast on the ITV I was among the invited Conference Room at encouraged to fire questions The audience then mingled Sandon Dog Section. programme The Time, The studio audience which was about the .programme. - with the cast, and I had the Secretary Dick In attendance were Trudie chance to chat to the actors. I Bloomfield, will welcome LEFT: Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator Alex ~~~d~i~(wpc. june disco\crrd that Kevin LIO~~ any enquiries on (0702) Jennings meets Trudie Goodwin, who plays WPc. Ackland), Kcvln LIOY~(DC. (Tosh) ncgotlatcs a daily 258364. June Aekiand in The Bill, at a London television Tosh Lines). Andrcw round trip of 300 m~lesby Bob Craven studio. Mackintosh (DS Alistair traln, to return to his family Gre~g)and producer Richard after a day's filming in andf ford. - London. A selection of audience Judging by the effort that questions were answered into producingThe Bill, EX c iteme nt bU i l d S at Ha rl ow with conviction. Richard Handford can be just- I gather from the answers ly proud of all involved. HARLOW Police are to receive a present with a difference together with a control room in the suitable site in the Harlow town that The Bill continually However, one thing does just in time for Christmas - in the shape of a brand new-three rear yard with public access. The area," he said. strives for authenticity and strike me as being amiss. How remaining building work is set to storey extension providing a working environment worth get- Mr Collings added he was grate- realism, so the public can is it that such a popular and take up to 8 months to complete ful to the staff at Harlow for their relate to incidents that sur- realistic series, which is ting out of bed for. and will cause further disruption to patience while contractors contin- round, and are likely to con- screened thrice weekly for The extension completes the include the refurbishment of the staff while work continues. front us, on a day to day basis. something like 13 million ue with the conversion. viewers, as well as a huge first part of a three phase project to old building, a new custody area Estates Manager, Cliff Collings Several police officers were Prisoners will also experience in the audience so they could international following, has transform the drab 1960's divi- extension, seven new cells and a explained rather than build a new disruption during the building. give their views on the practi- not yet received an award? sional headquarters into a modern more welcoming front office. station it was a cheaper option to purpose-built police station. The third phase will see the use- Cells will be out of use during the cal daily round of duties in a Come on you award refurbish the current building. real nick, as opposed to the arbiters, show appreciation, Once contractors hand over the day, except for prisoners attending ' ful addition of a modern identifi- "This extension and refurbishment and bestow on The Bill the Magistrates Court. Because of the fictitious Sun Hill. new extension, which is presently cation suite in place of the old can- is costing us £2.3 million to com- Towards the end, a cele- accolade it has both earned 14 weeks behind schedule, all staff teen. plete, a new police divisional noise from the building work, bratory cake in the shape of a and richly deserves. And what currently in the old station will While work on phase two and headquarters would cost in excess other prisoners will be taken to policeman's helmet was better time to do it than now, move to the new block while three is completed a temporary of E4 million to build, it would Epping, Brentwood or Stansted brought in to mark The Bill's when it is celebrating its tenth phase two begins. This work will reception area will be located, also be difficult to find another Airport police stations. anniversary. birthday. THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994 5 ~iqLasunshine break in Lanzarote L@d) HERE'S your chance to beat the winter blues and I by Dave Jones l rescape to the sun and sands of the Canary Islands. THE 70th Anniversary This month The Law has a week's holiday in Lanzarote Autumn Luncheon of the for two people up for grabs in our easy-to-enter competi- Comrades Association was tion. held last month at Police The winners will stay at the luxurious Oasislanz Club Headquarters. just minutes from the beach at Costa Tequise. TKe top class Once again, it was an excellent complex boasts its own swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, opportunity to enjoy the company of gymnasium, tennis courts, bar, restaurant and pool bar. colleagues, both present and past. Waiting for you is a one-bedroomed apartment with twin To mark the 70th anniversary, beds, lounge with double sofa bed, fully-fitted kitchen printed menu cards were prepared, including microwave, satellite TV, six days a week maid which included a brief history of the service, ironing board and iron. Association, written in 1961. The Canary Islands are situated just off the coast of This year the programme includ- ed musical entertainment performed Africa and enjoy pleasant weather all year round. On by Wally Thurgood. Wally sang a Lanzarote, average temperatures range from 21 degrees in couple of solos and then everybody winter to 29 degrees in summer. joined in the sing-a-long. Our lucky competition winners can take their week's hol- The occasion also saw two firsts. iday any time between January 1 and June 30, 1995, sub- This was the first time catering had ject to availability. You can fly from any UK airport which been carried out by Gardner serves Lanzarote, including Stansted. Merchant, and it was the first time The prize includes flights for two people and and the that I, as Association Secretary, had organised the event. apartment for a week. All you have to provide is your own I learnt some lessons from speak- food, transfers to and from the airport in Lanzarote (a taxi ing to Comrades, and I intend to costs around £10, journey time 30 minutes) and insurance. ensure that next year the bar opens Remember the apartment can sleep four, and if you wish The luxurious Oasislanz Club in Lanzarote earlier and closes later! to take children or two other adults there will be no addi- II It was also suggested that tional accommodation cost. If you wish to go for two orange juice was not the most weeks, a second week's accommodation can be booked for appropriate beverage for the Toasts, just £139 (for the apartment, not per person). See hotline and we will consider providing number below. wine with the meal next year. Street Watch The total number sitting down for lunch was 89, which was slightly HOW TO WIN disappointing. Not only would I All you have to do to win our superb prize is answer this like to see more of our retired simple question: Comrades attending, but I would Q: Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands. also like to see a greater member- Name three other holiday islands in the Canaries. ship and greater attendance from short on support Entries on a postcard to Lanzarote Holiday competition, serving officers The Law, Press Office, PO Box 2, Police Headquarters, Membership of the Association is Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 6DA. Closing date for HUNDREDS of Essex resi- open to any police officer who has nothing more than a form of completed ten years service. entries is Friday, December 2. Don't forget your name and dents braved the rain earlier 11 by lan Deal 11 vigilante patrol. Crime Let us hope that through an address, where you work, and daytime phone number. this month in a show of sup- Prevention Officer, Pc. Ray increase in membership, when we Only one entry per person please. Entry is open to all port to mark the first ever the chance to talk to local Williams said, "There are a lot sit down together in October next Law readers except members of the Press and Information national Neighbourhood police, to share ideas and dis- of people out there who are cuss problems with the scheme. year, there will be well in excess of Department and their families. The Editor's decision is Watch Week. very positive about one hundred. final. This prize is offered by Travel Certificates of Meetings took place around Enthusiasm Neighbourhood Watch but are Twickenham and Essex Police accepts no liability. the county and attendance fig- just not interested in Street Ray's stamp ures were excellent despite In Castle Point over 200 co- Watch. Autumn downpours. HOLIDAY HOTLINE OFFER ordinators turned out to the "People say they already keep Crime Prevention boss, Chief IF you don't win our fabulous holiday, you can still visit District Council Offices. their eyes open when they are of authority Inspector Duncan Bright said the Oasislanz Club for our special price of just £ 139 per Enthusiasm for NW was high out and feel there is no need for AN ESSEX detective made his his aim was to see the number but Street Watch was given an .L,, week for a one-bedroomed apartment, which sleeps up to .+ 11 . of schemes in Essex rise from overall thumbs down, and mark at the National Stamp four people, between January l, and June 30 1995. Basildon NW co-ordinator 3,400 to top the 5,000 mark. members did not wish to Exhibition in Ireland last That's the price for the whole apartment, not per person, Glynis Horvath spoke for many He also encouraged more become involved with the month by winning a silver but does not include the flight. Flights can also be arranged when she said, "It's all right to medal. younger members of the com- scheme, at reasonable rates by ringing the holiday hotline on watch out' for neighbours while DC. Ray How, of the Fraud munity to join Neighbourhood ~~~~~i~~ was similar in 081-898-2150 you walk your dog, but to do Squad, Headquarters, a stamp col- Watch. Basildon where views were put and quoting The Law holiday offer. what is asked from Street lector for over 38 years and secre- I attending the across that Street Watch was tary of Rayleigh Philatelic Society evening meetings were given Watch is just too much." for the past 20 years, won his nwYJ l,",,. "LIbCL .v 'L .... . medal in the Airmails Specialised troversy other general criticisms section at the exhibition in came out at the meeting includ- Dublin. ing a lack of communication Entrants came from as far afield and feedback between the co- the ground more effective, by giv- expect from Essex Police. as America, Germany, and ESSEX Police is getting into shape to face the future b~ ordinators and the police. Switzerland. preparing a high level business plan. ing them clearer leadership, and The Annual Policing Plan, resolving conflicts of priorities. It required by law as an agreement said the gather- Ray's entry, consisting of 48 Force policymakers went how it .will contribute to achiev- ing had been an ideal way to sheets of a mixture of stamps and will imDrove our accountabi]itv between the chief constable and back to basics at Wivenhoe ing the Forcewide plan. exchange views, and criticisms covers (the actual envelopes with and encourage decisive action." the Police Authority, will be pub- Park, near Colchester, last Previous years' work in pro- stamp) was under the title "The ~achdivision and department lished as a separate document set- were already being acted on. month to agree the main aims ducing Action Plans will now should end up with a clear view ting out policing priorities and What is your view on Street Acceleration of Irish Mail by be developed to ensure a CO- Air". and policies to take Essex of its position within Essex spending proposals for the year Watch ? - Write to The Law The entry, with an insurance Police forward and provide the ordinafed forcewide strategy Police, how it can improve its ahead. letters column. value of £5,000, was marked by best ~ossibleservice to the ~ub- supporting service areas own ~erformanceand hel~to independent judges, for quality of lic. such as preventing and detect- improve the Force's performance. material, presentation and complete- ness of the subject matter. Plan is to identify priorities, order* reducing road accidents, currently being prepared to pro- responding to emergencies, and vide support and guidance to divi- A JURY found a Basildon man not guilty of raping an eight year His entry included a "Balloon spell out the work which needs Monte" a cover from the siege of tackling community concerns sions while producing their plans. old girl, last month, but convicted him of a vicious attack on a 13- be done and the Paris in 1871, which actually came through consultation and part- The development work of the yea-old schoolgirl. required to focus on those out of Paris by balloon, then over- prior- nership with the public. past five years incorporating the Ricky Antioch (29) is currently in Chelmsford Prison awaiting land through France to England, ities, and measure the Force's Superintendent Andy Drane, Statement of Common Purpose, sentence, . across two channels by sea to performance against them. who has been appointed by the Key Operational Goals, and The court heard how the teenager kept her composure enough Ireland. ~ver~division and depart- Deputy Chief Constable to man- Service Delivery Standards will Ray now has a collection in after the rape to persuade Antioch to give her a phone number meat throughout the Force is age the publication of the Long be central to the Long Term Plan, which he wrote on the back of her hand. excess of 15,000 stamps, his spe- now being asked to prepare its Term Plan* '‘The plan which will be a public document H, arrested three days later but maintained throughout the cialist subjects being Ireland and to make officers On telling the community what it can Law and Order. own plan by April 1 to show pial that the 13-year-old girl had consented. 6 THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994

I know you are out there WHERE were you at received and understood. lpm on Friday, October We spent a lot of time 28? It was the annual talking about absent EX-PC Snowling's window had been members' lunch of the friends - why be absent account of his trusty removed, the driver Essex Police Comrades next year? Come and rem- and only 89 of us were at inisce. You could try to Austin Seven (The identifiec himself as a Law, September) police ~fficer and I \\ / , I I headquarters canteen to get there before Bob reminded me of the explained that he was on LOOKON TNE BRltHT SlJE, RT LEAST enjoy a meal and a chat Palmer - he is usually first over old times. time in 1950 when my his way to West End YOU'RE NOT AbbtNt 70THE I\IATIWAL and he comes from It appears the message Yarmouth. motorcycle suffered a Central Police Station (where we parted) to CQtHE FIGURES" that serving officers after Gordon Oakley, major breakdown on ten years and all pension- Grange Avenue, the A1 near Newark. collect a prisoner and transport him back to ers can join has not been Wickford. Within a couple of I I Yorkshire. minutes of depositing His Austin Seven was D 0 the bike at a nearby garage, I was offered a used for this Pur- HPulling back lift to London by the dri- pose, hence the anti- ver of a pre-War Austin WE WOULD be very escape measures. pleased if you could add I , MY FAMILY and I wish Seeing me notice that in your next edition our to express our thanks to from inside the car all congratulations, long Watch co-ordinator, the Chief Constable and eans of opening both overdue, to Pc. Chris the memories friends and colleagues at e passenger door and Caten for his citizen's Police Headquarters for their kind wishes and floral tributes, and also Gun debate the support shown at the time of Mick Rooney's sudden death. continues We would like to give I refer to my letter of in police custody then there special thanks to Supt. 8th March and the will not be so many scattered Alan Taplin and Mrs responses it attracted. around. Since my letter I see Jeanette Poston for their Those people that respond- that thieves raided a gunsmith support at the hospital and ed really should read my let- and removed the safes with after. Finally we would ter more carefully. I did not heavy equipment! like to thank Pc. Terry say "Ban all Guns" - I said This brings us to the gen- tleman who wrote to the local Peet from Maldon for his "what is wrong with say: Ban paper, who asked to remain support and help which all Guns". This is an invita- tion to discuss, and not to anonymous because he has went well beyond his nor- "knee jerk" as somebody guns in his house! Enough mal duties and which said. said I believe. made Mick's death less To PC Miller, I would say I To Mr Wells of traumatic. agree with your reply - how- Chelmsford I would say that Linda Rooney, ever you are ignoring the my suggestion of police cus- Maldon. point that if guns were stored tody would not be a drain on police resources because my idea is that Mr Wells should After the comments at YOUR item about the Essex Police Tug of War team (The Law, August) Pay. the retirement party I did reminded me of the old Essex Police team of the fifties. Have your say It should be noted that buy the trouser press with Three times PAA cham- Wally Hammond, Des Force Sports Field. This these responses - other than the cheque you kindly pre- pions in 1955, '56 and Biggs, Chalkie White, training consisted of haul- in your paper PC Miller - come from gun sented to me. '57, the average weight of Eric Robinson, Arthur ing half a ton of brick rub- holders who considered only To all the people I was the members was just over Mills, John Smith. ble with the aid of a block If you have a view or an issue you would like the restriction on keeping not able to speak to before 16 stones. Front: Stan Edwards, UP and down the oak tree, weapons, but not a mention of to bring to the attention of our 10,000 readers stronger laws to protect the departing I would like to In the photograph, from Supt. Hodges, Sir John which I believe still exists. put pen to paper community. Even the Met extend my thanks for the left to right are, back row: Peel, Assistant Chief I hope they ~ucceedin Write to: Commissioner is now talking help and assistance given Ray Skillen, Bob Brookes, Constable George Sutton, forming a team. about stronger Laws. to me during my service. George Breading, Bill Les Watts, coach Bob Ex-PS Des Biggs, The Law Newspaper, Essex Police Press K.L Brown, Dave Keenan Brooks. Cracknell. Martingale Drive, Office, PO Box 2, Chelmsford, CM2 6DA. Glovers Field, Rnrhfnrrl. Middle: Peter Cousins. We used to train on the Chelmsford. Brentwood. IN 1935 Eddie Woodards

posted to Romford and Ron to Clacton. In 1937 they returned to headquarters for the con- firmation of probation THE PASSING of ex- the canteen. The other, bound for the Chief Supt. George Both carried battered vio- stage, pressed George to exam, and have not seen one another again until Hodges prompts me to lins which induced instant make up a duo with him. now - 57 years on, with recall a spot of Force camaraderie. Soon every George Hodges shook his both now in their 80s. folklore. Perhaps some man in sight was dancing a head. "I'm hoping to join the wild fandango at his release Force", he said. Eddie, who subsequent- other antique may care from servitude. The pintas The other violinist was ly emigrated to California, to confirm or condemn flowed equally furiously. Stanelli, a name to conjure recently returned for a as apocryphal. Both youngsters were tal- with. He built up an enduring family wedding, so the During the time-honoured ented performers on the international reputation two of them with their organised demob chaos gazunda that gazunda the between the wars. Makes you wives (Ellen and Kay circa 1919, two khaki-clad chin loik. think. respectively) were able to young squaddies collided in One was George Hodges. Ralph Jones THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994 7 Marvellous

AS the first golden leaves of autumn fall, a group of sixty men and women, raises £22 each clutching a book MARVELLOUS Millie 22, the Lord Lieutenant lived ever since. inscribed with strange Birch, who celebrated of Essex, Lord For 27 years Millie symbols, can be discov- her 90th birthday last Braybrook presented a worked as a clerical ered making nocturnal month, has raised a cheque for £1,000 on assistant at Saffron visits to the Essex Police staggering £22,000 for behalf of Millie and her Walden Police Station Training Centre. Addenbrookes Hospital helpers to Adrian Dixon, retiring in 1969, and on Is this the gathering of in 20 years, writes Mick Professor of Radiology the same day her brother some peculiar cult, or Davies. at Addenbrookes died. merely the first sign that Millie has been raising Hospital. After a couple of years Christmas approaches and money for the hospital's At that same coffee of retirement Millie that members of the Essex Scanner Appeal Fund by morning Millie started thought she ought to do way of coffee mornings, on her next £1,000. more with her life and Police Choir, each with raffles and street collec- Millie, who never mar- remembering her brother their copy of "100 Carols The Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Braybrook (left), and Millie Birch coffee morning ried,Newport was and atborn the agein fundsshe decided to raise for Christmas" are ti~i.a for the rehearsing for a series of (centre) hand over Millie's latest £1,000 fund-raising cheque to professor held at Saffron Walden of two moved to Saffron Addenbrookes Scanner Carol concerts? Adrian Dixon from Addenbrookes Hospital. Town Hall on October Walden where she has Appeal Fund. The first of these will be a joint venture with Bedfordshire Police Choir on December 3 at Ray% seen it all Dunstable Abbey, fol- lowed by Rettendon Parish Church on at Stansted December 10, St. Barnabas, Hadleigh, on I HAVE little to report CELEBRATING 25 years with Essex Police is noth- December 15, and a this month as the up-to- ing new, but staying on the same division for the Christmas "Songs of date news has recently entire period is something to shout about. Praise" at Maldon United been published in the lat- Pc. Ray Cole joined the BAA Constabulary at Heathrow Airport in 1968, transferring the following year to Stansted. In Reformed Church at 4pm, est bulletin. Sunday December 18. 1975 the Government decided that the policing of Stansted However, I have been should be transferred from the BAA to Essex, and Ray became Hospices notified of a job vacancy an Essex Police constable. a- for a retired police officer. Since then he's moved from "a small wooden hut to a bigger On October 8, a group Systems Publicity Ltd. wooden hut" and finally to Enterprise House, and seen high from the choir joined other of Colchester, are seeking fences popping up around previously security-free sites. local singers at to recruit a part-time He explained: "When I first joined there was no such thing as Chelmsford Cathedral to chauffeur for their lady airport security. We had a shift of five officers, one per shift, sing Handel's Messiah. managing director. who dealt with general policing matters. Now we have 50 offi- THE SILENCE of the ed of two scenarios. cers, some carrying weapons. This was part of the The post would entail Wethersfield countryside Officers were firstly con- nation-wide event countryside driving and "I may have been here 25 years but it's never been tedious. fronted by demonstrators I've seen two hi-jacks, 10,000 Ugandan Asian refugees shipped was broken last month "Hallelujah for Hospices", some irregular hours for who took over the control through, the space shuttle visit and endless VIPs, and passenger when police dealt with supported by BT and two or three days a week. figures rise from 200,000 to three million." two major incidents of tower (pictured above) plus Radio 2, to raise funds for Salary is negotiable. mass public disorder. cers from Essex, Thames others who laid on the run- Now, as the Local Intelligence Officer he monitors all staff Valley, City Of London, the hospice movement. They want to fill the and visitors using the airport and keeps checks on high value But the incidents were way to prevent an in-coming This was a memorable post before Christmas. and hazardous cargos, working closely with Customs. both staged as part of a Bedfordshire and plane from landing. event, joining 150 voices Anyone interested should He said: "Working on airports has become a way of life. I've regional exercise to test the Hertfordshire came to the The afternoon saw offi- locally and an estimated contact Ms. Claire Walker thoroughly enjoyed my time here, have never wanted promotion effectiveness of bronze and ex-US Air Force base. cers dealing with petrol 120,000 throughout the at The Old Brew House, and never wanted to leave." silver public order comman- The day-long exercise, bombs and flying bricks at a UK. 75, East Hill, Colchester, But when Ray does eventually retire in a few years time, he ders. which had involved several disturbance. Essex Fire and A choir workshop took C01 2QW. intends to find a job - at the airport. More than 300 police offi- months of planning, consist- Rescue also took part. place on November 12 when members reccived professional advice and ...... instruction on technio~~p-I-- and also provided the ESSEX Police extends its sympathies to the families of TO LET studio apartment, 1800 CD1 1985 MOT June CHILDRENS 1 l+ and XJ220 £8, Batman £3, - opportunity for a social the following officers who have died: Witham, purpose built, 1995 taxed, black, power English tuition, small Turb'o out run £3. RVF gathering over lunch. Ex-Sgt. Frank Wetherall, of Frinton, who joined part furnished, all appli- steering electric windows friendly class, 7yrs Honda £3 Kinowords The newly formed Essex Police in 1948 and retired in 1975, died on ances, storage heating, £1350 ONO. Contact Pc onwards, proven results. word proc Program with "Friends of Essex Police October 29, aged 7 1. £235 PCM, Contact Pc Andy Bannerman, D Shift, Contact Margaret 0245 manuals £15. Others avail- Choir" held their first Ex-Pc. Sydney Charles Bartley. of Westcliff-on-Sea, Andy Kenny (0245) Clacton, Ednet 4622, 265987. able (golf, football) also meeting at the home of who joined Southend Borough Constabulary in 1938 and 4427 15 Ednet 3922. 0255 221312. AMIGA Software for sale Blank three and a half LINTEK quilt lined fully SONY Discman with Peter and Marjorie retired in 1968, died on October 30, aged 80. - 50%+ off shop prices, disks 4 for £1. D1 Currell Simpson to discuss both water proof motorcycle headphones and speakers, titles include:- Jaguar HQ X 2784. fund raising and practical over suit will fit up to 42" battery or mains operated, support for the choir. chest and up to 6'2" tall. hardly used, bargain £75, Their next meeting is on Holiday Fund 1995 As new one price only contact Linda Farrell on November 22, new THE Southend Police Club Holiday Fund for 1995 £45. Contact Ken Elliott, Ednet 3438, Brentwood "friends" are welcome. will commence on January 15. Ednet 6548, Rayleigh. Traffic. We have received con- Application forms will shortly be forwarded to all FIESTA 1.1, 5 door, CARAVAN tourer swift firmation that a party of members and spare copies will be available at the divi- December 1992, 19,500 corniche 1987. Two berth, 63 will be travelling to sional administration offices. miles, immobiliser, 5 fully equipped, porch, Essex from Greater When completed they should be forwarded-to Mr. L. speed £4550 ovno. awning, exellent condition, Victoria to take part in the Seals, c10 Southend Police Station, by no later than Contact PS I. Smart, 0376 shower, fridge, oven. Musical Festival in July December 7. 562049. £4000 ONO. Contact Ron- 1995. Precise numbers All existing participants must complete a new applica- VW VARIANT original 0277 215078. from the Royal Hong tion form. yellow 1972 1600cc good SOUTH of France, 6 Kong Police Choir are The club is open to all police officers and civilian per- body work but chassis Berth Mobile Home, 5 awaited. sonnel. Subscriptions are deducted at source from needs welding hence for miles Nice, 12 Monaco, 24 As part of our fund rais- salaries and there can be no variation during the year. sale £850 ovno. Contact Italy. All Amenities on site ing efforts a Quiz night Three quarters of a member's subscription may be Linda, Ednet 2703 at HQ. £ 100 - £300 P.W. Contact has been arranged for withdrawn on written notice at least 14 days in advance HONDA CBR lOOOF E- Llandudno 879 108. Saturday November 26 in between April I and September 30. The remainder will Reg 22,000 miles tax + TOWBAR to fit Volvo I Name and Rank the Training Centre and all be paid in December without application. MOT Silver l Grey £ 2,500 940 Saloon, as new, used ...... are welcome to come and No payment will be made before April 1 unless in ovno. Contact Phi1 once, Cost new £90 will IStation ...... Home Tal ...... compete. extenuating circumstances to be considered by the club Golding 0268 757628. accept £35. Contact ex-Pc. I Date ...... Signed ...... I Roger Grimwade committee. VAUXHALL Cavalier Murray - 0702 544375. LIIIII-ll.ll-ll-~-.J C 8 THE LAW, NOVEMBER 1994 Southend te THE Essex Police team fin- Frostbite ished seventh in the national challenge finals of the Gardner Merchant Business Team golf champi- the bu HARDY competitors are onship at San Lorenzo last invited to enter the sixth month. company in Britain and Ireland O'Gaunt in September. The Frostbite hillsport chal- The Southend-based team of with more than 100 ~eopleon finals were played over two lenge organised by Graham Anslow, Roger Culham site. The championship is now in rounds on the 6,000 yard cham- Cheshire Constabulary. and Peter Donoven recorded a its 16th year. pionship course. combined stableford score of 143 Peter Donoven led the way for which takes place on, Winning NATIONAL FINALISTS: The Essex Police team in the February 18 and 19. points to finish 47 points adrift of Essex with 52 points off his 15 Business Team Golf Championships with representatives The route covers the the winners from Cheshire handicap. Culham fin- of the sponsors, from left, Peter Donoven, Graham Anslow, Essex Police had qualified for beautiful South Cheshire Constabulary. ished with 47 off 13 and Graham Phi1 Hooper (Gardner Merchant), Roger Culham, Peter San LOrenzo after winning the Anslow came in with 44 off his Way and Sandstone Trail, A total of 1,500 teams entered Alliss and Nick Drabble (Gardner Merchant). and the event is open to all the event, which is open to any Eastern legiona1 final at 12 handicap. servlng and ret~redpol~ce officers, employees and the~rfamil~es throughout Bntaln Organ~sed by the Good show despite Hlllsports and H~kerssec- tlon of Chester dlv~s~onal sports club, the event IS based at the Blshop Heber mlle run, followed by a Hlgh School at Malpas Partlc~~antswill be bussed The No 5 Regional another three-mile run to their start points each eliminator for ~arisand day, and are welcome to ESSEX Police had a another runner to com- Snooker will be held in the SEA ANGLING plete the team would have run, walk or pub crawl good turn-out for the I by Roy Kebbell City of London, with Darts The Croker Cup Sea their way along-the route. first SEPAA Cross been first. at 1750 on January 19 at Angling event will be held The route is well mar- Country League race of Other Essex positions Wood Street Police at 8am on November 24 at shalled with full medical the season, although for returned to form to take forces in the league ran in were: A team- Alex Station, and Snooker at Bradwell Marina. and first aid facilities. All Vowles 39th, Ian Jennings 1400 on January 21 at the first time since the 21 st position. the race. The Essex men's food is provided, plus hot The race was held at A team finished seventh, 47th, Brian Murnaghan Bishopsgate. league was formed they TENNIS showers, a bar and floor Lordswood, Southampton, and the B team fourth, 63rd and Steve King 65th; Any officer wishing to accommodation. failed to field a veteran. a venue which proved so with Sussex winning both B team - Gary Matthews attend either event should The Croker Cup tennis Anyone interested in There were good indi- difficult to find that Andy events. 73rd, Ian Rayner 80th and contact the Force Sports championships will be taking part should contact vidual performances from Down missed the start, The ladies team of Janet Andy Eves 81% Secretary before held on November 24 at Earls Colne Leisure Pc. 160 Paul Thompson, A Mick Bond, who was first leaving the Essex B team Adcock, Angie Scothern A combination of December 1. Centre, starting at Ipm. Block, Chester Division, Essex man home in 5th one man short. and Liz Boothman did injury, holidays and work Essex will host the Each division can enter County Police place, and the injury- A total of 85 men and 12 well to finish third behind commitments swallowed Table Tennis and Billiards one doubles pair, male or Headquarters, Nuns Road, plagued Chris Turner, who women from the nine Hants and Kent, and with up Essex's traditionally elimination champi- Chester, CH 1 2PP, or tele- strong veteran contingent, onships, dates to be con- female. phone (0244) 57 136 1 (24- but they are threatenigg to firmed. BADMINTON hour fax and answer- return with a vengeance. phone). The next league fixture TABLE TENNIS The Croker Cup Netball Knockout is on November 17, hosted The European Police Badminton competition Boxing by City of London, with Table Tennis champi- takes place on November The British Police the third race at Maidstone onships were held in 23 at Clements Hall, Novices Boxing on Thursday, December Norfolk last month. Rochford. Contact Pc. Championships for 1994 15. Essex's Pc. Chris Jacob, Michael Thorp at will be held on Thursday East Anglian Cross representing Britain, won Rochford for more infor- 30th March 1995 at Country League one gold and two silver mation. Garons Club, Southend- A reminderthat Essex medals in the team and On-Sea. GOLF

- ~ -- Police are registeredU--~- - in individual All boxers aged under this league, although we The Croker Cup golf, 35 years with less than 10 DUATHLON held at Ballards Gore, was do not formallv, organiseU a bouts are eligible to com- team for each race. The Essex's PC. Mike by Division pete. with 132 points. They are next fixture is at the ~li~k~~from the Air Anyone interested university of Anglia Support Unit won the awarded CrOker Cup should contact Inspector in Norwich on November Police National Duathlon points. came Robert Miller at Braintree 23. If you wish to run in championship in second with Thurrock and Ednet x3904 or Detective 1 Cleveland last month. The Ra~leighjOintthird. Constable Dave Lowe at anv, of.-~ the---- races ~ ....-- contact~--~ Southend C.I.D. Ednet Pc. Roy Kebbell at the HEADQUARTERS SPORTS 6 160. Coroner's Office in Basildon on (0268) AND SOCIAL CLUB Cricket 593770. Charity Quiz Night The Gentlemen of Essex Croker Cup ' in aid of BBC Children in Need C.I.D.- - - Cricket------~ Club- .-iq No firm date has been I 1 open to all serving mem- fixed but the Force Cross Friday, December 2 at 7pm bers of the Department. Country championships Training Centre canteen We play six fixtures at THE winning team: (back) Paula Furneaux, Sian Mayo, Janet Letham and are likely to take place at Contact Rosie Durr x2575 venues throughout Essex, Essex University on either Michelle Picot, (front) Vicky Denmark, Sue Tyler and Sue Schwarz. Cost f2.50 some for charity. and are January 5 or February 2. considering a long week- The NETBALL season got off to a flying start Meanwhile In the end tour somewhere in with a victory over Norfolk in the PAA Knockout annual PAA National East Anglia next season. Cup. Cup, held In Nottingham, I THELAW I Next Issue Any reader eligible who Havlng lost the first shoot~ng from Sue E'sex again The Law was edited this month by would like a game should quarter Essex pulled Schwarz and Sue Tyler 'laSS taking bronze Jenny Grinter and Ian Deal. Any0ne who would 'lke contact Team Manager, back to take a 31-26 lead As Norfolk started to Published by Essex Police HQ, Inspector Robert Miller at to play Force netball - 1 DECEMBER at half tlme tlre Essex kept the pace Chelmsford. clvll~anor pollce - should Braintree Police Station or A swap of players cllnchlng a final score of contact Pc Sue Schwarz at I Tel: 49 149 1 ext 2453,2454 I Copy Deadline: 2.12.94 1 I Team Captain, Detective brought some fresh legs 66-41 In the next round Printed by The Essex Chm~icle Southend Any standard of Printed: 14.12.94 Inspector Phil Mellon at and some excellent they face South Wales p,ayer Is welcome Series, Westway, Chelmsford. C.I.D. Harlow.