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MDP in the Social Media 10 New CC’s Road Safety Campaigns 12 appointment confirmed . . . rolls on

THE NEW CHIEF CONSTABLE By Katy Lockyer HMS Queen Elizabeth Commissioning 16 of MDP has been confirmed as Andy Adams, who has been in the role, on a temporary uniformed officers and others specially officially launched in January 2017. The basis, since the untimely death T THE MDP LAUNCH of trained to identify individuals who may launch of Project Servator at the AWE Diversity and Inclusion 20 of former CC Alf Hitchcock Project Servator took place have criminal intent. They can pop up sites followed in February 2017. last year. at the beginning of 201 7 at anywhere, at any time. Deployments take place within the Andy said: “I am absolutely thrilled AWE sites and Portsmouth Naval Base, to have been appointed as the Portsmouth Naval Base as well as pushing out into the wider Chief Constable of the MDP and and the Atomic Weapons MDP Officer awarded MBE 26 communities – including local railway look forward to leading the Force Establishment (AWE) sites and continuing our important stations, ferry ports and shopping work, protecting our people at and it continues to develop centres. Project Servator was also used home and overseas. and expand within the to support other MDP operations: the Worthy winners amongst new recruits 28 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) “I’d also like to take the opport- Force as part of its 2017; the Royal Navy carrier HMS Queen unity to thank everyone who has Elizabeth’s first entry to Portsmouth and supported me whilst in the role of Operational Policing Model. ONE YEAR O N… subsequent commissioning ceremony, Temporary Chief Constable”. Alongside the continuing deploy-

ments at Portsmouth and AWE, Project Project Servator, which was introduced and deployments in the build-up to and

Servator deployments are now also by City of London Police (CoLP) in during VVIP visits which have included ‘ being carried out in Whitehall by MDP 2014, was trialled by the MDP at the Prime Minister, Defence Secretary officers stationed in MOD Head Office. Portsmouth Naval Base in 2016 and and HRH Princess Anne. We welcome articles and photos of interest to readers, The MDP recently took part in the but reserve the right to shorten/edit contributions. Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) ‘ Staff contributing articles should ensure they are formal launch of Project Servator to suitable for open publication. mark the London-wide introduction of If you would like to discuss your contribution, please the policing initiative. In addition, the contact the Editor. Force is currently preparing to launch Talk Project Servator on the Clyde in conjunction with Police Scotland. THROUGH Follow MDP on Facebook: Unpredictable and highly visible, @ministryofdefencepolice Editor: Project Servator is designed to deter, Follow MDP on Twitter: detect and disrupt criminal activity. Norman Hicks Deployments can include armed Corporate Communications @MODpolice officers, dogs, marine police units, Room 122/1070 vehicle checkpoints, Automatic Number MDP Wethersfield Plate Recognition (ANPR), CCTV, plain Braintree, Essex CM7 4AZ PROTECTING | REASSURING | ACHIEVING clothed officers, highly visible tel: 01371 854053/854960 Delivering Unique Specialist Policing . . . t o protect the e-mail: [email protected] nation’s defences and national infrastructure 1 CONTINUED . . . PROJECT SERVATOR

Pan-London launch of Project Servator On Thursday 5 April 2018, the Metropol- itan Police Service (MPS) hosted a formal launch event at the Tower of London to mark the London wide introduction of Project Servator. The MDP Project Servator team from Whitehall attended the launch alongside Deputy Chief Constable Peter Terry. The launch was followed by a joint Servator deployment with officers from the MPS, CoLP and British Transport Police (BTP) in and around Parliament Square. DCC Terry said: The Ministry of Defence Poli‘ce is delighted to be working together with our colleagues in the Metropolitan Police Service, Joint Project Servator deployments the River Thames, while the terror threat eyes and ears – to assist us and make it share intelligence at a local level. As well demonstrating the key Project Servator British Transport Police and the are now taking place with colleagues from across the country was severe. more difficult for criminals to succeed. as enhancing community engagement, messaging of working together with the MPS, British Transport Police (BTP) this has raised awareness and provided partners to further strengthen security City of London Police on the Although Project Servator’s primary “On behalf of the MDP Project implementation of Project and CoLP in the Whitehall area. function is to assist in the fight against reassurance, creating a safer environment. and vigilance. Servator Team I would like to thank all of Servator in London. Our joint If you visit Horse Guards Parade and terrorism, it has also proved to be an the staff, businesses and partners for their Local businesses have embraced our We recently held our first ‘Police Project Servator deployments the area surrounding Whitehall, you will effective tool for detecting other criminal enthusiastic and proactive response – presence, and the unpredict able Surgery’ at the establishment, inviting in and around Whitehall add an see MDP officers with MPS Westminster activity, including drug related offences together we’ve got it covered.” deployments are having a positive effect both Hampshire Police and Thames and MPS Taskforce teams dispersed across and driving and vehicle offences. on our relationship with AWE and the Valley Police on site and providing our extra dimension to the existing community. security arrangements that are the area, spreading the word about Project Inspector Andy Ramsay, from AWE Project Servator community with an opportunity to raise Servator and looking out for suspicious Aldermaston, comments: We carry out joint deployments with and discuss local issues. This was well already in place and they provide behaviour. at the AWE sites BTP, covering local train stations in our attended and we are planning more a highly visible and reassuring “We are working closely with our area – including Reading train station – ‘Police Surgery’ events for the future. police presence for the public. colleagues in Thames Valley Police, By PS Mark Yates sharing information and intelligence, and and Inspr Andy Ramsay ’ our site security stakeholders value the When the AWE sites were selected as Photograph by Paul Kemp contribution that the MDP is making to the second batch of locations where the ensure that AWE remains safe and secure.” MDP would adopt Project Servator, we Reflecting on the past year, Assistant saw this as a great opportunity to join a Chief Constable Paul McLaughlin said: new national policing initiative and enhance engagement with staff at AWE The threat of terrorism and members of the public in the in t‘he UK is ever present and surrounding area. Project Servator provides a valuable tool to help deter, After considerable work to resource a dedicated team of officers, AWE went live detect and disrupt potential with Project Servator in February 2017. As attacks. We work closely with a team at AWE, we focused on community our security partners, including engagement initially. It was important to the Ministry of Defence Guard communicate effectively and spread the Service and Mitie Security at key messages of Project Servator, creating AWE, and the support of the foundations for reassurance and During July 2017, and in the wake of communities is key to the vigilance alike. the London Bridge attack on 3 June, the success of Project Servator. AWE Servator Team deployed with CoLP We briefed MDP staff, AWE and carried out examinations of vehicles “From the outset, we have active’ly employees and contractors, local and passengers at a check point operation engaged with people visiting and working businesses and the surrounding at Tower Bridge, where a suspected illegal in and around Portsmouth Naval Base and communities. We also engaged with immigrant was arrested. This operation the AWE sites, encouraging them to report local forces which led to us being invited focused on offering a hostile surveillance any suspicious behaviour. This helps to to briefings with intelligence teams and and security presence on the bridges over create a network of vigilance – with extra local problem solving units, whereby we

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TRAINING Project Servator officers are specially trained to identify individuals who may have criminal intent. This can range from someone pickpocketing to an individual who is planning a terrorist attack and is carrying out reconnaissance at an iconic site – the tell-tale signs that bring them to an officer’s attention are the same. During May to July 2017 PS Guy Hibbert, who successfully completed the package, aimed at mobilising businesses Project Servator trainer programme in and staff to combat the terror threat, and 2016, undertook the Centre for the he is in the process of delivering this Protection of National Infrastructure within the Force and to personnel at the (CPNI) ‘Train the Trainer’ process in order sites policed by MDP. to become established as an accredited Since the beginning of 2018 PS Project Servator Trainer. This was achieved Hibbert has trained a substantial number by attendance at a number of courses “The positive feedback we have “I think from a policing perspective of MDP officers to carry out Project hosted by City of London Police, Essex received from our customers and the one of the most important things that Servator deployments, this includes Police and the Metropolitan Police Service. PROJECT SERVATOR public testifies to the positive impact of I would highlight is that we have got four Central Support Group members who TWEETS Project Servator in providing reassurance forces working together routinely in Upon successful completion of the can provide a surge capability where The Force Twitter account, launched at and encouraging community London . . . You’ve got British Transport ‘Train the Trainer’ package, PS Hibbert required. the beginning of July 2017, has played a engagement.” Police, Ministry of Defence Police, completed an Award in Educational Project Servator will continue to key role in promoting the Project The Met and the City of London Police Training (AET) at Level 3 in order to Speaking on the strong demonstra- grow within the MDP, with the Servator message with regular tweets accredit him to teach nationally. tion of what the police service is capable working coherently and effectively as a number of trained officers increasing, demonstrating the breadth of of delivering, Supt Nick Aldworth, Head single and very large team of officers with PS Hibbert has more recently and plans set for roll-out across deployments that take place, the range of the MPS Project Servator team, said: multiple tactics for a single purpose.” completed training to deliver a training other sites. of measures utilised and joined up working with other Forces. Whilst on deployments, MDP officers have identified and taken good opportunities to further promote the Project Servator messaging on vigilance, encouraging members of the public to report anything suspicious. For example, Constable Kris Pearce facilitated a Streetsnappers’ blog on Project Servator within which MDP is mentioned. Officers from the Portsmouth Project Servator Team also met Sir Ben Ainslie and posed for a photo with him whilst on deployment, the image was tweeted on the MDP Twitter account and this was consequently re-tweeted by Sir Ben Ainslie who commented: ‘Nice to bump into these two coppers doing a great job keeping Britain safe #ProjectServator’ . To find out more about Project Servator visit the Ministry of Defence Police: Project Servator GOV.UK page. Keep up to date with our Servator deployments by following the MDP on Twitter: @MODPolice and Facebook: @MinistryofDefencePolice

4 5 PROJECT KRAKEN Female of ficer s pro filed Op Grian takes to on the wate r. . . MDP social media

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD) which falls on 8 March each year, was marked throughout the month on social media by publication of profiles of T OFFICERS from MDP terminals and other ports around the initiative and raise public awareness some of our female officers, entire Scottish coastline throughout about the need to remain vigilant to recognising and celebrating joined forces with their Police the day. protect our borders and reduce Scotland colleagues and the their achievements and “We are doing this by carrying out maritime crime. contributions, in line with maritime sector, to target high visibility patrols, proactively As a national Force, MDP the IWD theme of Press criminality around the Scottish engaging with members of the public is a‘lready involved in the For Progress. and local businesses, distributing roll-out of Project Servator, the coastline on March 23rd, Here is a selection of those leaflets and asking businesses in the UK-wide counter terrorism and under Op Grian , as part of we featured. area to display posters.” the UK-wide Project Kraken crime detection, deterrence MDP Supt Findlay MacDonald and disruption police initiative national day of action. said: “Officers from the Clyde Marine and is pleased to be working Through partnership working with Unit and shore-based colleagues on alongside Police Scotland and staff from a wide variety of organisa- board one of the Unit's Police launches other agencies in this latest tions including local harbours, ports, will be working in partnership with operation to keep our borders . . . for 201 8 ferry terminals, marinas, the Royal Police Scotland to help promote the secure . National Lifeboat Institution and the ’ MDP, the day of action aimed to deliver a positive impact on maritime International safety in Scotland. Police Scotland ACC Mark Williams Women’s said: “Today's activity will raise awareness on how to report suspect and suspicious behaviour within the Day maritime environment, and to deter those who may be tempted to assist or facilitate the illegal entry of migrants via our coastline. More than 100 officers in cars, on foot and in boats will be visiting jetties, marinas, ferry 6 7 MDP joins Protester Removal

By PS Mark Collier (OSU) Training Weekend and PC Kenneth Ross (CST)

T THE METROPOLITAN methods that are being tried and tested, particularly in Lancashire around the POLICE SERVICE (MPS) Fracking sites. hosted a Protester Removal The next presentation was one which weekend at its purpose built was eagerly awaited by all; it was delivered Training Facility at Gravesend, by Frank Hewington. billed as the Global Lead for Greenpeace in protests and Kent in January, with invitations demonstrations. extended to every Police Force His presentation was exceptional; he in the British Isles. never pulled any punches and answered all questions candidly. He provided an This event concentrated on overview of the protests that he had standardising training, procedures and personal responsibility for organising. It best practice relating to police tactics was clear to see that his organisation were for protester removal. Issues discussed very professional in their approach to included Health and Safety, operating protest and the layers that are built into procedures, scene management and The MDP provided officers from the The location contained an excellent the planning phase of their protests, aimed current protester trends. OSU, Devonport, Clyde Support Team purpose-built, urban public order training solely at ensuring that no one gets injured, All training is guided by the College (CST) and Aldermaston. In addition, the facility, where all practical exercises were whether they be police, protester or of Policing, with emphasis on the practical exercises were monitored and carried out, incorporating residential members of the public. Their command interoperability between all forces and commented upon by senior officers from housing, streets, shops, railway and structure is virtually identical to that used this exercise developed these functions, some of the Forces in attendance, as well underground stations complete with trains. in the police world. with a view to potential future mutual as representatives from the College of After a brief presentation on power aid deployments. Policing and delegates from some TRIED AND TESTED tools by the Makita company, we then got Infrastructural Agencies, such as UK The event was attended by nearly METHODS to view some of the “lock-ons” that we Airport Authorities and the Railways. 90 UK Police Protester Removal Trained Day one was a pretty laid back affair, with would be working on the next day. It was and stoically. A big plus point was the exercise was called to a halt. Although officers, including those from British For PCs Andy McCartney and Kenny presentations delivered by the National at this time that it became apparent that witnessing the omni competence, the MDP contingent completed their tasks Transport Police (BTP), Greater Ross of the Clyde Support Team (CST) it Police Counter Terrorist Intelligence Unit. police officers excel in the sinister and cohesion and harmony of both the CST within the time frame, not everyone did. Manchester Police (GMP), Staffordshire, was an opportunity to re-establish links The aim of this was to bring the PRTs right downright horrendous. and AWE officers who worked together You could see the dispirited look on the Thames Valley Police (TVP), Kent, with many of the teams who had received up to date with what was happening The day was rounded off with the solidly for two hours to overcome their begrimed faces of the officers who were Hampshire, South Wales and the Ministry their initial Level 3 PRT Course from the currently in different parts of the UK, in chance to network, make new contacts lock-on, having never met or worked with reluctant to give up, but this was purely a of Defence Police (MDP). CST (previously DSG Scotland). terms of protests and the ever evolving and, of course, get reacquainted with past one another before. time issue rather than a capability factor. friends from a variety of Home Office Inspr Ian Laird from the Clyde group forces whom MDP had the responsibility JOINT WORKING managed the event for the MDP, which of training years back, when the Force was proved to be a beneficial and successful In the second part of the day collaboration a pioneer in this discipline. two-day exercise. Although there were and joint working was tested to the full. already good working relationships in On the second day the MDP team The teams were led to another area of the place with some of the Forces present, was assigned to the railway station, where training venue where they were presented new contacts and networks were the OSU dealt with an operation at height with the nightmare scenario of multiple established with other Forces and and a double simple lock-on within a train complex, horrendous lock-ons and height agencies, ensuring that MDP will continue carriage. scenarios. The idea was that we were all to remain involved at the forefront in the one large team with different areas of A combined team made up from CST ever-evolving protester removal world. responsibility. Scotland and AWE officers were detailed The commitment and enthusiasm of a lock-on, clamped onto the track itself As the various teams set about their all involved was plain to see and all credit and under the carriage. It was a monst- individual tasks, operatives were left must go to the MPS for putting this rosity of a contraption which over the bewitched by the ingenuity and imagin- exercise together – no small feat. Thanks course of the following two hours tested ation that had gone in to the construction must also go to the respective senior the team fully. of these beasts. managers who supported the abstraction To their credit the officers involved After two hours and multiple cold cut of officers from their stations to take part went about their business professionally saw blades and nine inch grinder blades, in the exercise. 8 9 MD PIN THE SOCIA L MEDIA . . . A selection of recent MDP Facebook posts and Twitter tweets . . .

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10 11 Road Safety Campaigns

The contribution of site safety including: High-Vis tabard, Warning A drink driver caught by MDP practitioners at both establishments to Triangle, Jump Start Cables and officers in the run-up to last Christmas identifying issues and assisting with various other road safety items. was later ordered to complete 80 administration of activities should be Prizes were presented by Craig hours’ unpaid community service, pay acknowledged. Ritchie (Assistant Depot Supt RNAD an £85 surcharge to fund victim The Road Traffic Initiative run in Coulport) and Mr Stuart Aitkenhead services, plus another £85 in costs. partnership between Police Scotland (Safety and Compliance Director, and MDP at HMNB Clyde South Marine Naval Bases). Christmas Approach Road on the evening of selection packs were also presented Sunday 29 November 2017 was the by Chief Inspr Paul Niven Deputy first of a series of events of this nature, Senior Police Officer. and may contribute significantly to improving road safety and to ON-GOING CAMPAIGN AT preventing and deterring motorists PORTON DOWN from drink and drug driving if An on-going road safety campaign, operated in a structured manner at launched by SPO Chief Inspr Robbie different locations and times. Robbins, continues to be conducted at The contribution of PC Russell DSTL Porton Down and has been White HMNB Clyde in administering hailed a big success. the plan and making amendments to As well as the focus on speeding, meet operational requirements seatbelts and mobile phone use, the was exceptional. traffic initiatives – in partnership with site owners DSTL – have included new T and off site, within speed limits; the support of the CASD. The adverse At the end of the week, MDP and MDP STATIONS around the road signs, reducing the speed limit, The culprit was also banned from importance of not drinking and weather experienced at this time also its project partners presented prizes to UK have taken part in local electronic signage at the main gate, a driving for 25 months, reduced to 190 driving; the need to wear seatbelts had significant impact on proceedings. the Road Safety Quiz winners. crashed vehicle display, signs for days if the defendant satisfactorily and national road safety at all times and to ensure that The MGS staff at both HMNB The prize for each winner was a Christmas and a traffic awareness completes an approved course by campaigns, pushing home vehicles are safe to drive, especially Clyde and RNAD Coulport were complete ‘winter safe driving kit’, stand throughout the year. June 2019. in winter. messages around drink and responsible for the effective and drug driving, speeding, seatbelt A winter driving message gave consistent provision of information, wearing and use of mobile hints and tips to drivers of all levels detailing events to staff and visitors. phones in vehicles. of experience and a poster campaign This resulted in low numbers of staff was launched, with assistance of being found to have been speeding or MDP Scotland, in partnership IIF staff. failing to wear a seatbelt. The MGS with Police Scotland, ABL (Aerospace, contribution had a direct and positive Babcock, Lockheed Martin), Incident A Road Safety Quiz was organised, impact on the success of the road and Injury Free (IIF), Royal Navy, and covering a number of safety topics for safety event. MOD and MOD Guard Service (MGS) all staff to take part in, with prizes took part in the 2017 National Road supplied by IIF. The resident staff and visitors to both establishments should be Safety Week, which had the theme: MGS staff at both HMNB Clyde commended for their “buy in” to the Speed Down Saves Lives . and RNAD Coulport agreed to wear focus of the programme for reducing The campaign aimed to address high visibility tabards displaying the speed both on and off site and the on-going issue of speeding, which logo “Twenty is Plenty”, provided on wearing seat belts. It has been is still a major problem across the UK, loan from Angela McCluskey (IIF). Pictured at the ROAD SAFETY QUIZ prize presentation (left to right): PC Russell White (MDP HMNB Clyde – Event Co-ordinator); Stuart Aitkenhead suggested that such initiatives should causing needless accidents, untold (Safety and Compliance Director, Marine Naval Bases); Alistair Evans (ABL Site Control Manager, RNAD Coulport); Catherine Williams (MGS Shift be run on a more frequent basis suffering and stopping people from Supervisor); Angela McCluskey (Incident and Injury Free – Event co-ordinator); Patrick ‘Mark’ McGhee (IIF – Event co-ordinator); Rhona Paterson SUMMARY OF EVENTS throughout the calendar year. As living safe and healthy lives. (ISS Support Staff – Event Winner, RNAD Coulport); Valerie McKerracher (ISS Support Staff – Event Winner, RNAD Coulport); James Barbour Event Programmes at both HMNB advertised, these activities were run (Planner Babcock International – Event Winner, HMNB Clyde); Craig Ritchie (Asst Depot Supt, RNAD Coulport); Benjamin Hunter (Projects Engineer, A series of safety initiatives were Clyde and RNAD Coulport had to be from an educational and non- Babcock International – Event Winner, HMNB Clyde); Chief Inspr Paul Niven (DSPO, RNAD Coulport); Aaron Percival (IIF – Event co-ordinator). launched, designed to remind staff of tailored to meet the current signifi- consequential perspective. However, Unable to attend: Helen Burden (IIF – Event co-ordinator). Not pictured: PC Willie Lavery (MDP Lead Road Safety Week 2017). the importance of driving safely on cant operational commitments in this may not always be the case. 12 13 part of the Operational Planning Team and as a Tactical Firearms Commander Officers commended in support of Operation Destiny and other high profile and challenging events, including Operation Tangka’. for roles in support of Inspr Luke Halls is commended: ‘For outstanding professionalism, leadership and commitment, as part of the Operational Planning Team and as aircraft carrier arrival a Tactical Firearms Commander in support of Operation Destiny and other high profile and challenging events, including Operation Fortitude, the multi-agency policing operation for the Royal Commissioning ceremony’. PC Kathryn Burgess is comm- ended: ‘For outstanding professional- Inspr Michael Carrigan is comm- busy and challenging period in support ism, commitment and dedication that ended as follows: ‘For professionalism, of Operation Destiny and Operation you demonstrated as part of the leadership and commitment demon- Clockface, the MDP deployment in operational planning team during an strated as the lead planner and Exercise support of the QEC in Scotland’. exceptionally busy period of Director for the multi-agency security Sergt Ian Massey is commended: operations to support the arrival of exercise Operation Mayar, which ‘For professionalism, leadership and the strategic-ally important Queen allowed the Naval Base Commander to resilience demonstrated as marine Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier to its declare full operational capability and policing Operational Firearms home port of Portsmouth, along with readiness in preparation to receive the Commander for Operation Destiny and a number of other high profile and new Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft Operation Tangka, the high profile and challenging events, including Operation carrier into its new home port of challenging visit of the American Fortitude’. HMNB Portsmouth’. Navy’s aircraft carrier USS George HW Sergt Stuart Dunn is commended: Sergt Graham Ballantyne is Bush, together with its crew of over ‘For professionalism, leadership and commended: ‘For professionalism, 5,000 American service personnel’. resilience demonstrated as the lead leadership and resilience you demon- Inspr Paul Alexander is comm- planner and marine policing strated as part of the operational ended: ‘For outstanding professional- Operational Commander for planning team during an exceptionally ism, leadership and commitment, as Operation Tangka’.

Officers also recognised . . . INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS involved in the major stakeholders ‘was critical in ensuring the effective delivery of policing operation in preparation and for the a complex operation which was significantly challenged by PC Karl Atkinson received a Chief Constable’s Commendation ‘first entry’ to HMNB Portsmouth, her home constant changes to timelines and resource availability’ , reads ‘for his studious work, commitment and personal endeavour’ port, of the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier the citation. to review, create and deliver a bespoke MDP-D13 First Aid HMS Queen Elizabeth , have received Chief ‘Your subsequent contributions toward the enduring training programme, which enabled the Force to achieve Clinical Constable and Assistant Chief Constable security operation afforded to the protection of vital Defence Governance and meet College of Policing requirements. Commendations. assets at HMNB Portsmouth have been pivotal in sustaining effective policing in support of MOD strategic objectives.’ And the efforts of the entire MDP complement at HMNB Portsmouth were also acknowledged by a Chief’s Chief Inspr Fiona Kerr ’s commendation acknowledged her Commendation: ‘In recognition of the dedication to task and ‘outstanding leadership, vision, dedication and critical consummate professionalism displayed by the entire team of negotiating work’ engaging with the Royal Navy and other officers and staff of HMNB Portsmouth during the planning HMNB Portsmouth stakeholders to enhance the station and execution of Operation Destiny, the arrival of the Queen complement, secure additional craft and supporting Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier to its home port of Portsmouth.’ infrastructure, in advance of the carrier’s arrival. MDP Portsmouth Senior Police Officer, Supt David Pawley , In particular, Fiona was commended for developing a was commended by the Chief for his ‘outstanding leadership, ‘people strategy’ at the Base ‘to include the growth and Two Mildenhall officers, PC Steven Barlow and PC Luke vision, dedication and planning acumen’ applied in preparation capability enhancement of specialist marine police officers’ , Pinner were awarded Commendations by ACC Operations, for the event. which was instrumental in building the framework for an Paul McLaughlin in recognition of their actions when involved His personal interaction with the Hampshire Constabulary, effective policing operation in support of MOD strategic in a firearms/preservation of life incident at the Base in National Intelligence agencies, Royal Navy and other objectives. September last year.

14 15 Queen welcomes Royal Nav y’s largest ever ship into the Fleet

A number of defensive searches of the restricted berth and HMS Queen Elizabeth were conducted along with a number of other potentially vulnerable locations. On the waterside a significant armed marine policing operation was put in place to protect against waterborne threats. Project Servator officers were deployed at various locations along the VVIP routes into the Naval Base, whilst temporary armed policing patrols were undertaken at HMS Excellent, Whale Island which was used as the helicopter staging point for HRH The Princes Royal, and Photographs by Paul Kemp reception point for other dignitaries. The multi-agency operation included working with other key T The Commissioning of invited guests who assembled in MDP officers from the comple- the ship’s main internal hangar for ment of HMNB Portsmouth were stakeholders, including Hampshire HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH the ceremony. supplemented by officers from CSG Constabulary, British Transport Police, took place on Thursday Aldershot and others, with over the Met Close Protection teams, and With VVIPs in attendance, the seventy being deployed covering the all other emergency services and 7th December 201 7, on prestige, and anticipated world-wide ceremony day. security providers. Princess Royal Jetty, HMNB media coverage, a joint MDP/Hants Portsmouth, marking the Constabulary operation was formal- A significant firearms operation The planning for the operation formal acceptance of the ised under the name ‘Fortitude’ for was put in place involving joint MDP commenced a few months prior to the operational planning of the event. and HantsPol armed officers. the event and was multi-faceted, vessel into the Royal Navy due to the number of from the Tri-partnership locations and routes building contractors. impacted by the whole In her role as the ship’s Lady operation. Sponsor Her Majesty the Queen addressed guests before the Ship’s Commanding Officer, Captain Jerry Kyd, read the commissioning warrant. The iconic White Ensign was then raised, symbolising the commiss- ioning of the nation’s future flagship into the Royal Navy’s fleet. The QE is the ‘First of class’ Aircraft Carrier, and at 65,000 tons is the largest ship ever constructed for the Royal Navy. As well as HM the Queen, HRH The Princess Royal and other VIP dignitaries, were amongst the 2,000 16 17 CONTINUED . . . Photos courtesy of Royal Navy HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH COMMISSIONING – Crown Copyright

HMS Ocean leaves service Defence Secretary Gavin Our new aircraft carrier is will sit at the heart of a modernised Williamson was among the guests the‘ epitome of British design and emboldened Royal Navy, capable and said: “Today marks the start of and dexterity, at the core of our of projecting power and influence at with a royal farewel l. . . a hugely significant chapter for the efforts to build an Armed Forces sea, in the air, over the land and in Royal Navy, and indeed the nation, as fit for the future. For the next cyberspace, and offering our nation The Devonport Marine Unit provided a valuable waterborne the future flagship is commissioned half a century both carriers will military and political choice in an T AFTER AN ILLUSTRIOUS 20-year career in deterrent to the operation which consisted of one Police Launch into Her Majesty’s fleet. advance our interests around uncertain world.” the Royal Navy, HMS Ocean was finally and one RHIB. the globe, providing the most Both new aircraft carriers will be “It is an honour to witness the decommissioned by HM The Queen in a During the de-commissioning ceremony Her Majesty inspected visible symbol of our intent and able to perform a wide range of tasks, crowning moment of an extraord- military ceremony at the Devonport Naval Base a parade of the ship’s company on the jetty and observed a flypast inarily busy year for the Royal Navy commitment to protect the UK from humanitarian and disaster relief from intensifying threats, from in March. of military aircraft as she boarded the ship. The crowds were that has seen us name the second to fighting terrorism and high-end entertained by music from the Royal Marines Band. The ceremony wherever they may come. warfighting. In what has been termed, The Queen, who launched the ship as the ship’s sponsor, was carrier, HMS Prince of Wales , cut steel ended with the Royal Navy White Ensign symbolically hauled down ’ guest of honour at the ceremony, along with head of the Navy, First on the first Type 26 frigates and Admiral Sir Philip Jones, First Sea “the Year of the Royal Navy” the from flying the ship's main mast. Sea Lord Admiral Sir Philip Jones and more than 500 of the ship's launch the National Shipbuilding Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, said: second carrier, HMS Prince of Wales , company, their families and affiliates of the ship. Strategy. “The Queen Elizabeth-class carriers was named in Rosyth and is expected to join her sister ship at Portsmouth For the MDP complement at the Base, planning for the event in due course. involved a multi-agency approach, involving British Transport Police (BTP), Devon and Cornwall Police, the Metropolitan Police Service Royal Protection team and the Royal Navy. PS Shaun Baskerville, MDP Devonport Operations Sergeant, worked closely with all parties involved in the operation and there was an early morning start for the search team officers of MDP Devonport, who were led by PS Ali Peachey of HMNB Portsmouth. The search team consisted of PS Michael Bowden, PC s Luke Taylor, Richard Bond, Mark Kearley, Keith Bennetts, Russ Selwood and John Rees, supported by the ESDD teams PCs Karen Crossley, Hannah Kinchenton and Mark Wall. There was also an underwater search conducted by the Southern Diving Unit (SDU) from the Navy. There was a moment of amusement when, just an hour before The Queen arrived at Plymouth train station and was then Her Majesty was due at the Dockyard, the MDP Ops team and transported to Devonport Dockyard by car. As Her Majesty SPO Ch Inspr Mark Rowe conducted a final check of the route. entered the Dockyard there was a 21 gun salute. From Drake Main Over the Devon and Cornwall Police radio talk group there was a Gate the convoy was led through the Naval Base by the MDP message which indicated that the Royal party were on the move. Armed Mobile Patrol (PCs Dave Hay and Mark Griffiths) to 16 The MDP lead convoy vehicle was then tasked to make haste Wharf, where the monarch was received by the Lord Lieutenant to the Main Gate to meet with the Royal party, but whilst on of Devon, David Fursdon. route it was established with Devon and Cornwall Police that they Patrolling the Wharf were PC Mark Rosser and three student were only conducting a practice run! The MDP lead convoy officers, PCs James Bebb, Tristan Whipps and Jack Speakman, for vehicle was then stood down and there was a huge sigh of relief whom this was only their second day on station. all round. 18 19 Raising the rainbow flag New NBPA President T/CC MDP Andy Adams, DCC Peter Terry, officers and staff are pictured raising the Force rainbow flag, which flew outside MDP HQ visits MDP Headquarters throughout February, in support TOLA MUNRO, the new of LGBT HISTORY MONTH. President of the National The annual celebration of lesbian, Black Police Association gay, bisexual and transgender citizens (NBPA) and the two previous and their contribution to society also Presidents of the NBPA, acknowledges the often fraught history Janet Hills and Franstine Jones of the gay rights and associated civil visited MDP HQ on Thursday rights movements. 7th December. During their visit they met with Temporary Chief Constable Andy Adams, Deputy Chief Constable Peter Terry, Justin Oliver, Head of Ready, Steady Bake! Corporate Services and other senior MDP officers, Civil Servants and the Diversity and Inclusion Team. A ‘GREAT PURPLE BAKE OFF’ Mr Adams welcomed Tola, took place at HQ in December, Janet and Franstine to MDP HQ in recognition of International and gave them an overview of the Day of Persons with Disabilities history of the MDP, our unique and to celebrate the economic policing role and the geographical and leadership contribution of The Force was also engaged could get support from a local Black challenges associated with providing with the Armed Forces in seeking Police Association in their local disabled employees. a national policing service. areas of collaboration on BAME Force area. It was agreed at the Well done to our Star Baker Ash! Tola in turn gave an overview of recruitment. Tola, Janet and close of the meeting that the Force In addition to cakes being judged, the NBPA, its history and what their Franstine praised these initiatives, would work more closely with Tola they were also sold and consequently aims and functions were, adding but also said the Force should be and the NBPA on all BAME issues the event raised £80. At the time it that he had no great prior looking to engage more with BAME going forward. was decided that the money raised knowledge of MDP before the visit. communities, Universities and A number of MDP officers have would be donated to a local charity, Colleges with a high level of BAME He praised the Force’s been approached to act as mentors but one hadn’t been chosen. students close to our stations in membership of the Police Positive to BAME officers as part of a Reading, London and Derby. After seeking nominations from Action Practitioners’ Alliance national Home Office initiative to everyone, Braintree District Mencap (PAPA) and the work MDP is He suggested that the Force encourage greater BAME leadership Society was picked as the deserving actively doing to support its work. should also look at using Positive numbers. charity and the money was presented Action more proactively with BAME Tola said that he understood the Initially, this was set at to them by Maxine Parsley and Ali recruitment challenges associated candidates prior to and during the superintending rank but more Harfield on 28th January. with being a National Force, but selection process. recently has been widened to asked what the MDP was actively He understood that the Force Members enjoyed meeting To find out more about the charity visit: include staff involved in this doing to recruit more BAME no longer had a BAME Support Maxine and Ali and having their photo taken. https://braintreemencap.org.uk particular field. officers into the Force? Network, but thought it should Support such as this helps Braintree Mencap to T As part of the National Disability Week, MDP, the It was explained that the Force look to see if there was any interest Chief Superintendent Mick continue providing services to people with learning Defence Police Federation (DPF) and the Police Mutual had developed a Positive Action in starting a new one or exploring O’Byrne, as Race Ambassador, will disabilities from the age of five through to adulthood. Assurance Society (PMAS) also hosted a BeFit4Life event Policy and was looking at using it forming a tri-staff network with be submitting an update in the Braintree District Mencap Society is entirely at MOD Main Building, to promote better health and on the recruitment, retention and BTP and CNC for BAME officers next edition sharing his experience dependent on voluntary donations, funds raised locally wellbeing and financial planning for the unexpected. development of BAME Staff, as and staff. with the programme and providing and grants; it does not receive any financial support from T/Chief Constable Andy Adams joined DPF General well as mentoring and reverse If this was not feasible then the feedback on encouraging further the Royal Mencap Society. Secretary Mitch Batt and PMAS staff at the event. mentoring. Force should see if BAME officers progress.

20 21 CONTINUED . . . T Richard Iferenta, Partner, KPMG, Chair of Business in the Community MDP Race Race Equality Board T Amanda Mackenzie, Chief Executive, Domestic violence work Business in the Community victims, including Army Welfare and Ambassador T Sandra Kerr, OBE, Race Equality Woman’s Aid. Director, Business in the Community recognised . . . “It is the content of this protocol “The event was a real eye opener for which guides the MDP response to such at awards event me, in as much as I have recently been IN NOVEMBER 2017 the MDP “It is to the credit of the MDP NI issues”, said Inspr Jimmy Carr, former appointed Ambassador for Race and I in Northern Ireland was again that they have been awarded the Gold DCPO Supervisor for NI, currently Standard Workplace Charter Accredit- can already see the absolute need to recognised for its work in based at MDP HQ. whilst admitting there was some way to go ation for the fourth year in a row. This CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT improve our own BAME representation, relation to Domestic Violence, “This protocol, which supports JSP is testament to the commitment and MICK O’BYRNE, MDP Race from all parties on increased front row the fourth consecutive year 913, recognises the vulnerability of albeit I am aware that my predecessors dedication that they have displayed Ambassador, attended the first BAME representation in Parliament. MDP has been awarded the victims of domestic violence and the have been incredibly industrious and the across the board in proactively and “Sandra Kerr OBE reassuringly agreed Gold Award ‘Workplace requirement for positive intervention to ever ‘Best Employers for Race challenge is not insignificant. robustly recognising and responding to 2017’ and ‘Winners of the Race that many people found it difficult to hold Charter on Domestic Violence’, protect those victims. This sees early “More recently, MDP has been domestic violence and abuse,” she said. Equality Awards 2017’ event, honest and open conversations with a scheme monitored by involvement by MDP in such cases visited by the newly appointed chair of “We look forward to building upon reported to us, but also seeks to support which took place at host BAME colleagues for fear of causing upset, ONUS NI. the National Black Police Officers’ and developing our partnership work in PSNI in cases that they deal with. HSBC’s offices in Canary but she has produced a user friendly guide ONUS NI believes that ‘in order to Association (NBPA), Tola Munro (see the future.” Wharf, London. for organisations on how to overcome any create a society that has zero-tolerance “A close working relationship exists language perceptions. previous page), who has advised the towards domestic violence or abuse, In 2013 a joint protocol was signed with Army and Unit Welfare teams, Chief Supt O’Byrne later told Force on how we might improve our prevention and early intervention work which ensured that MDP’s response to Commanding Officers and external “The guest speakers made it a very TalkThrough : “I was lucky enough to be performance through increased links to is crucial.’ domestic abuse was consistent with that groups, such as Women’s Aid, and this will invited as the event was heavily over sub- positive experience and included: of the Police Service of Northern continue to be the case to ensure that NBPA and other proactive organisations Colette Stewart, Chief Executive, Ireland and recognised the need for a vulnerable victims of crime are protected.” scribed and the ceremony sent a strong T Rt Hon John Bercow, MP Speaker of to start to raise our BAME recruitment said that ONUS NI was delighted to positive message to employers as to the holistic approach to the issue. the House of Commons figures, which we have found difficult in continue its partnership working with The Gold Award was collected by need to provide a more representative the past. MDP in respect of Domestic Violence It was signed by internal and Chief Supt Mick O’Byrne, on behalf of workforce and, in particular, to increase T Pam Kaur, Group Head of Audit, and Abuse issues. external groups who provide support to the Force. representation from the BAME Group Managing Director, HSBC “David Old, Head of Business community. Administration, and the Diversity and T Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, CBE “Key messages from the guest Inclusion Working Group are assisting me speakers were that many organisations T Rt Hon Margot James, MP in seeking different solutions to these By were making real progress and Sir John Parliamentary Under Secretary of issues and I hope to report some more Kathryn ‘TIME TO TALK DA Y’ Foster Bercow, Speaker of the House of State, Minister for Small Business, encouraging news as we reach out into Commons, was proud to elaborate on Consumers and Corporate the wider community for a more changes to his own Parliamentary team Responsibility balanced and representative workforce.” IT’S EASY TO THINK that there’s Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the first aiders were available across the Force no right place to talk about help given to someone experiencing a to discuss any individual issues and to offer mental health but the more we mental health problem before professional support and signposting where possible. help is obtained. The aims of MHFA are: talk about it the better life is for Venues included MDP HQ in the all of us. T To preserve life where a person may OCC meeting and quiet room on ‘Time Scottish GPA re-launched be a danger to themselves or others To Talk Day’ itself, February 1st and at Too many people with mental health T To provide help to prevent the mental Aldermaston and Burghfield, and Clyde in problems are made to feel isolated, health problem developing into a more the days leading up to it. OFFICERS FROM MDP SCOTTISH STATIONS re-launch would highlight and promote the association worthless and ashamed. ‘Time to Talk Day’ serious state, by providing support We are not counsellors and are also joined Police Scotland colleagues and civic to a wider audience. is a chance for all of us to be more open and signposting for the benefit of not here for the purpose of being dignitaries for the re-launch of the Scottish Gay about mental health and to talk, to listen, officers and Line Managers The MDP in Scotland took up its seat on the Exec intermediaries or to support through the to change lives. Police Association (GPA) at Glasgow City Committee of the GPA in 2017, bringing the Force closer T To promote the recovery of good grievance/bullying and harassment pro- Chambers on Friday 16th February. to meeting this aspect of its Diversity and Inclusion There’s no right or wrong way to get mental health cesses but we can advise members of staff involved because every conversation about The GPA has been in existence for more than 27 targets, and supporting inclusiveness and the develop- T To provide comfort to a person on the various types of help available to mental health helps to make it a normal experiencing a mental health problem them and point them in the right direction. years and offers support, advice, community engagement ment of policies, practices and systems that tackle subject for people to talk about. Too often, The full list of MDP Mental Health and membership to LGBTI officers and support staff, and homophobia/biphobia and promote and enable the it’s left to people with mental health T To reduce stigma and discrimination First Aiders, along with links to support to their families and friends. problems to talk about mental health. Within MDP, we have 28 Mental recruitment, retention and progression of gay and bisexual and guidance, can be found on the Force Health First Aiders. MDP MH First Aiders It is officially recognised by the Police Service of men and women within the Force. It’s treated as a taboo subject or Intranets: are not counsellors but are trained to Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish some-thing to only be spoken about in Among those attending the re-launch to represent quiet corners but mental health affects us recognise the early signs of mental health MDP MOSS > Business Functions > Government as the Diversity Staff Association for gay, the Force, were Clyde Group SPO Supt Findlay all and everyone should feel able to talk issues and are able to help someone Capability and Sickness Management > lesbian and bisexual police officers and staff in Scotland. MacDonald, DSPO Chief Inspr Paul Niven (Coulport), PS about it. This is why, for ‘Time to Talk Day experiencing those problems in a first aid Links and also 02-Key Documents > capacity, including signposting staff to the Mental Health and Wellbeing The association is part of the wider UK and European Debbie Carr of the Clyde Support Team and PS Dale 2018’, we wanted to spread the word that wherever or whoever you are, any place appropriate support/organisations. MDPNet R Drive > Corporate Services > networks of GPAs. The governing body felt that a Muir, from MDP Vulcan . can be the right space to talk about For anyone who wanted to talk to a Performance and Attendance Unit > mental health. Mental Health First Aider in confidence, Mental Health and Wellbeing 22 23 Rowing success for SIMON . . . T PS SIMON AMERY, based at the Force “I rowed in the lightweight (under 75kg) 40 to 49 year old category. Unfortunately I am at the wrong end Control and Information Room, at MDP of the age range at 49 years competing against much Headquarters, has high hopes for 2018. younger men but I gave it my all and finished 5th in a In the British Rowing Championships last year he time of 6mins 32secs for 2000 metres. finished in a respectable fifth place in his age group (40-49), but this year he turns 50 and is hopeful of an even better finish.

Simon told TalkThrough : “I have always been active in playing sport throughout my life and represented the British Police National Squash Team and the Civil HQ Ops Search Dogs Service national team up until I was about 40, when I was forced to give that game up in a competitive sense due to wear and tear on my joints and arthritis – an asset to the Force in my knees. “I continued with general fitness and running, cycling etc and found that running as a means of T MDP IS WELL KNOWN for the specialist roles chances are there is one operating near most MDP Stations training was proving painful on the joints also. and the team will be available to support any policing “I started using the Concept 2 rowing machine back it offers, one of which is the Dog Section, operation. providing dog support at a number of stations in February 2017 in the Gym at Wethersfield, as I was in Each of the teams consists of hugely experienced search a different job in FCIR, being largely seated and more throughout the Force. dog handlers (two are dog instructors) having operated for restrictive over time for training than my previous role What may be less well known to some is the specialist many years at varied venues across the Defence estate and on the OSU. search dog capability available to the Force as a whole from having also provided mutual aid at events such as the “The rowing machine also reduced pressure on my the HQ Operations Department. Olympics and G8 summit, as well as routinely supporting joints and improved my core strength and general The handlers from HQ Operations are a Force asset and the OSU and SEG with searches carried out during convoy posture. I found it was a discipline that I was good at are available to all stations, DCPOs and departments and movements. and researched the Concept 2 website which allows you provide specialist search support not only to large-scale pre- Any Station wishing to enlist the services of the unit to record your progress with each row being uploaded planned operations, but also smaller scale searches carried should please contact: Ops Planning at HQ on HQ tel ext onto the site. out as a random, high-impact visual deterrent in order to 4051 or 4420 and they will be able to arrange availability of “This was done by downloading a free app to my deter, for example, an IED attack or illicit drug use. a team or can put you in contact with a handler for advice smart phone and connecting to the machine monitor The unit will also support such operations as Project regarding the Station’s specific needs. each time I exercised. By doing this I was able to Servator. compare my times for different distances against other people of the same age and weight category in Each of the four handlers within the department NEW VEHICLES FOR DOG SECTION the world. operates two search dogs, one being an explosive search dog “It was the best time for me personally and points and the other a drugs dog. “I joined an online rowing team and found out towards a very positive outcome at this year’s event about the National Rowing Competition, which is held when I will be 50 and in a different age category. Three of the drugs dogs are ‘passive’ detection dogs and over a distance of 2000 metres at the indoor cycling can be used to scan large numbers of passing people and will “I would advocate rowing as an excellent way of arena, Stratford Olympic Park, London. indicate the presence of illegal narcotics carried on a person. keeping fit for all officers as it provides an all over They will also proactively search buildings, areas and vehicles “The profile of the 2017 event was raised further by workout in a short space of time that fits in well with for the same substances. the appearance of Sir Bradley Wiggins, who was making people’s busy lives and work schedules. an attempt to get in the British rowing team at the next The other drugs dog is slightly different, in that it will It is excellent from a cardio vascular point Olympics. only search proactively. However, it will not only search for of v‘iew and I am convinced it would assist those the same illegal drugs as the others, but will also detect the “He being somewhat younger, taller and heavier than that don’t like running in helping them achieve presence of firearms, ammunition and cash. T/Chief Constable Andy Adams formally hands over the me, was rowing in a different category. Approximately the ever increasing fitness standard required by keys to three new vehicles designed for use by the Force 2000 competitors attended the event which lasted all day. the MDP. The four teams are spread throughout the country in the Dog Section at MDP HQ, Wethersfield. South East, South West, Midlands and in the North, so the ’ 24 25 This ensures that MDP will have Strategic Firearms a significant cadre of nationally accredited officers to provide both spontaneous and pre-planned cover Commande r. . . throughout the MDP foot print. This is the first MDP only course and it was held at MDP a full house Wethersfield in March, providing a 100 per cent pass rate. ACC On 16th March ANOTHER SIX SUPERINTENDING GRADES Operations Paul McLaughlin achieved Strategic Firearms Commander accreditation, taking commented: “The course was a MDP’s overall SFC cadre to 10. huge success and contributed to our overall command resilience.” As with existing qualified SFCs there is an on-going requirement for staff to maintain their Continuous Professional Development which will be overseen by the Force Firearms Officer, Supt Trevor Clark. This will include a period of Photo courtesy of MartisMedia development with Home Office forces and provision of an experienced MDP SFC mentor, to provide comprehensive operational MDP Officer understanding of the role. awarded MBE Sad loss of ROA Chair in New Year Dave Rogers MBE

THE FORCE is sad to announce His move to Gravesend took place Honours . . . the sudden death of Retired in October 1987 and, following his Officers’ Association (ROA) return to health, he took up post as a Chairman Dave Rogers MBE. uniformed officer at Woolwich CONGRATULATIONS go to has been of valuable assistance to the Arsenal/Woolwich Garrison, where he Dave was admitted to Darent Valley Constable Claire Batt, who Force, as well as supporting colleagues remained until his retirement in Hospital, Dartford, Kent on 1st March, was appointed as a Member at times of need following organis- December 2007, a career spanning suffering from severe breathing of the Order of the British ational change, bereavement or 34 years. Claire told TalkThrough : difficulties, but sadly did not recover and Empire (MBE) in the New Year ill-health. passed away peacefully on 8th March, During his long career he was very Honours. I was extremely pleased to Claire has thrown herself whole- aged 70 years. much an active member of the Defence get‘ this award in recognition not Police Federation, serving in numerous Claire was awarded her MBE for heartedly into this work, forging a role Dave joined the Force in 1973 and only of my own work, but that roles representing Southern Region, first Vice-Chairman in 2011. He went on to services to Defence and Policing and which is now recognised as a valuable was posted to Marchwood near of my DPF, MOD and Police at branch level then as a member of the become Chairman in 2013, remaining in recognition of her work as the Southampton where he served as element of the MDP structure. In Firearms Officers’ Association regional committee, conference active up to his untimely death. Well Defence Police Federation Welfare Constable until 1987 during which time doing so, she has balanced the delegate then Regional Chairman. known for his gentle charm and wit (PFOA) colleagues who engage he was seconded as a CID Aide. Officer. organisational need with her DPF in welfare activity on a daily Dave also acted as a ‘Friend’, always Dave will be sorely missed. In 1987 he was due to take up post She has been with MDP since position, to ensure that both are willing to assist colleagues in time of basis. We are often a vital lifeline as a full time CID Officer at CID London Dave is survived by his wife Mary 1992 and in 2009 became a member appropriately represented. need. On his retirement from the Force to those colleagues who fall and was already in the process of and two sons Mathew and Mark. of the Defence Police Federation he was awarded an MBE. T/Chief Constable Andy Adams upon difficult times in their moving to his current address in A funeral service took place at (DPF), acting as the Welfare Officer. commented: “I am sure that many personal and professional lives Gravesend when he was struck down by Dave joined ROA in 2008 and Shorne, Kent on Friday 6th April, with Her contribution to the MDP people will want to congratulate Claire and it is very gratifying when a very severe heart attack, from which within a short time was elected on donations in Dave’s memory going to through her role as a Constable and individually but, I offer her many our efforts to help them are he only just recovered. to the Committee, becoming the British Heart Foundation. her engagement as a Welfare Officer congratulations on behalf of the Force.” recognised in this way . 26 ’ 27 PROBATIONER TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2 017 -18

Worthy winners amongst new

Report by Editor Norman Hicks Photographs by recruits Paul Kemp

T TWO MORE INTAKES of It is never awarded for a single act In the academic awards results and is only awarded to an individual were very close with only 1.3% new recruits have joined the who in the judgment of the Course difference in marks between the top Force’s ranks in recent Trainers, Course Manager, Head of two students: months. Training and Head of OCC, has PC Kathryn Austin-Bailey Of particular note amongst the displayed outstanding personal (Hereford) was placed 1st Academic latest graduates were the three worthy commitment, professional standards, student and PC Cem Ziya (HMNB award winners from course 04/17. team work and integrity at every stage Portsmouth) was placed 2nd. of the training. They must have The Endeavour Cup was awarded demonstrated through personal contri- Kathryn also received a Head of the Operational Capability Centre to PC Judit Veszeli (Regents Park butions their endeavour to succeed Barracks). It can only be awarded to Commendation. This is the first and also to assist their colleagues. a nominee who has displayed occasion that this has been awarded. outstanding Endeavour throughout On this occasion there were two Kathryn displayed outstanding their time at OCC and it cannot be nominees and, although it was a personal commitment, professional awarded to any student who has won difficult decision for the panel, Judit standards, team work and integrity any other award. was a very worthy winner. throughout the course. 28 29 Love Teddy-lee John’s kind words . . . tragic loss spark transatlantic inspires a year of standing fundraising ovation T MDP EASINGTON OFFICERS have rallied “After consulting with local Hull charity Abbie’s Fund and the Bereavement Midwife, we are starting to move forward with our T The TALKTHROUGH revealed that he had been a around colleague PC Lucy Masters to help her plans to purchase a Cardiotocography (CTG) monitor with the Police K-9 handler for many raise funds for a special baby monitor, following money we raise for Abbie’s Fund in Teddy-lee’s name. MAIL BOX receives many years. He expressed condolences the tragic loss of her son Teddy-lee. “This will mean that parents going through a pregnancy after a interesting contributions, but for my comrades and was loss of a baby, have the option of CTG monitoring in a location particularly concerned over the SPO Inspr Nikki Ferry said: “Lucy is an amazing person and amongst the most unusual in that is far away from the room that they received their previous officer that was injured so badly officer, and in memory of Teddy-lee she has planned a series of devastating news. I’m sure you can see that this equipment will be recent months has been an and lost his dog. fundraising events throughout 2018 to raise money for a very invaluable to those that use it.” email from American police “He offered that the dogs special cause. Abbie’s Fund is involved in the recruitment and interview officer Reginald (Reggie) E. are like ‘one of the family’ for “The charity Abbie’s Fund is funding a bereavement midwife process for the Bereavement Midwife and partly funds her salary. She Sharpe, of North Charleston the officers and knew what pain the officer would feel about his for the local area and Lucy is raising money for a piece of equip- came into post in February 2017 – previous to this there wasn’t one. ment which will mean that parents who have experienced bereave- Police Department, South dog’s death. ment of this kind will, on further pregnancies, be seen somewhere It also funded the full refurbishment of two parents’ rooms on Carolina, also known as “Well, this really struck a Reggie E Sharpe different by someone different, thereby removing the stress and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull W &C’s Hospital. They are nerve for me – a policeman used for parents to spend time with their babies prior to discharge ‘The Warrant Man’. trauma of being seen in the same room by the same midwife from another country taking the time to and wore a tie given to me many years ago and also used for end of life care – a safe place for parents and Reggie, who has completed more than (which is what happened to Lucy during her most recent pregnancy). offer such warm words, without us ever by the QPU (Queensland Police Union) families to spend their last hours/days/minutes with their baby 25 years’ service, spent most of his career the only UK item I possess, and took the “Several of Lucy’s friends, family and colleagues from Easington having met in the proper sense – very prior to their death or following death. hunting fugitives and serving warrants. He podium at a local Fraternal Order of Police will be taking part in the events also.” was recognised in 2011 as having served ‘cool’ indeed. The Fund works with the Bereavement Midwife to organise meeting to share this story. more warrants than any policeman in “So, I contacted him, thanked him for Lucy bravely told her story to TalkThrough and has asked that ‘Gift of Remembrance’ study days for local midwifery staff, American history, with the last ‘official’ his kindness and packed up a small box “There, before a body of some fifty or those who are touched by her experience should donate to the providing training, information and support regarding memory count being 16,464 in 2012. with my hot sauces, some other local so peers (from local, state and federal cause if they can afford to. making and, in particular, bereavement photography with an police agencies) Constable Braund spices, a company t-shirt, several police emphasis on empowering parents and supporting them to be part When he is not chasing criminals, received a standing ovation! I was as proud She said: “I was 36 weeks pregnant and exactly one week away uniform patches from local agencies, as of this process. Reggie devotes his spare time to running a from my induction date, when I was told they couldn’t find Teddy’s to be a cop at that moment as perhaps at hot sauce making business, under the well as a K-9 patch I had to pull some heartbeat. The hospital couldn’t give us an explanation as to why any time in my career. It also provides sibling memory boxes alongside Abbie’s trade name of Warrant Man Pepper Co. strings to get. he died. On 15 June 2016 Teddy Masters was born naturally, Memory boxes. “Research is underway that we may get “So off it goes to stretch the ‘Thin perfect and weighing 6lb1oz. The fear of forgetting anything about Hot sauce lovers, also known as maximum benefit from the sales. It is The bad weather in March led to the postponement of Lucy’s Blue Line’ from Charleston, South Carolina him was overwhelming but whilst in hospital Abbie’s Fund provided ‘Chiliheads’, take part in an online forum indeed my honor to recognise Constable first fund raising event, the Lincoln 10K race, but didn’t stop her to England. I awaited response. I’d never us with a memory box that we were able to fill with real tangible where aficionados from around the world Braund. He is a credit to the profession team competing in the Manchester Marathon on 8th April. mailed a parcel as far. The day came and memories, meaning ours will never fade and we won’t forget. share almost every aspect of pepper and a fine example of English police Constable Braund received the package Other events planned at the time of writing include: cultivation, wrote Reggie. This includes professionals!” “Life can be cruel, but it is also pretty amazing. It can be hard recipes, business “and just about anything and seemed genuinely excited as well as T 24th-28th May – cycling from Hull to Keswick (163 miles) to keep going at times, but we choose to remember Teddy in related to the capsicum bearing species. It appreciative. John, currently the Drug Detection nothing but a positive way, smile through our tears and be grateful T 29th May – kids walking up Catbells (ages 5 and 7years) Dog Handler at AWE Burghfield, joined is also a ‘social’ site where members can “I hadn’t done it for reciprocation, but every day that we had the chance to meet him. He is the brightest AWE Aldermaston in February 1991, T 10th June Hull 10k post things not directly related to peppers. John sent in return six pristine, in first- star in our sky and with something so beautiful in our lives it’s hard having served in the Royal Engineers T 15th June Teddy's Picnic in the Park “My company logo and username on class condition silk escape and evasion not to smile. since 1976. T 10th September cycle from Morecambe to Bridlington the website make it obvious to all that I maps, given to British pilots during World “When pregnant with Stanley, no amount of reduction in his (151 miles) am a cop. Much of my contributions are War II, which he said were to be sold and He joined the Special Escort Group in 1994, leaving in 2007 for AWE Burghfield movements would have made me overcome the fear of returning T 23rd September Sheffield 10k from this perspective. On one occasion I the proceeds given to assist the families of where he became a Drug Detection Dog to the Antenatal Day Unit, I simply couldn’t face that room again – happened to mention that we had lost our fallen officer and the injured one. More details about Abbie’s Fund can be found at: handler in 2011. On 24th May he and his which is crazy when you think I’d already lost one son, but grief and several officers lately and particularly we http://www.abbiesfund.co.uk/ He explained that he had acquired dog ‘Summer’ will both be retiring, after stress can really mess with your decision making! lost one officer from my agency, the them as a parting gift in his service of the nearly 43 years in the MOD. Lucy has asked that those who are touched by her experience North Charleston Police Dept, had “Thankfully, I was supported by the Bereavement Midwife, who Royal Engineers – British Army. donate to the cause, if they would like to. All support is greatly another severely injured in a vehicle He told TalkThrough : “I read an article facilitated me being monitored on a different ward. This meant a appreciated. collision from a drunk driver and lost our “I was floored! As a writer and where Reggie had recently lost two different machine, different midwife and a neutral room, all first ever K-9 (‘Mojo’) in a line-of-duty historian, I was well aware at the colleagues and a further officer had been equating to a different experience. Lucy’s donation page is at: death, all in the same evening! It was a significance of such relics. I was damn critically injured which resulted in the https://mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/lucy-maymasters1 near moved to tears over such a selfless “This helped reduce stress but, crucially, it removed a barrier horrible week and I had lamented as much. death of his dog ‘Mojo’. act of kindness. for me visiting the hospital if I felt a change in Stanley’s And her Facebook page, which is being used to keep everyone up “Unbeknown to me, one of the “I sent my condolences as a dog movements. It was at this point I made a promise to Teddy, that I to date with progress, can be found at: ‘Chiliheads’ who read my posting, was “On March 12th 2018, in honor of the handler and then sent the maps, which I would raise money to buy one of these monitoring machines. https://www.facebook.com/teddylee.masters (MDP) Constable 4937 John Braund, who police folks of the Crown, I donned a suit was very pleased to do.” 30 31 LETTERS St Fergus school visit raises the Force profile d thankyou T A FAMILY CONNECTION elldone, an . to a school close to MDP W _ St Fergus helped to raise the MP FROM: Holly Lynch profile of the Force locally and , SPO TO: Supt Dave Pawley to engage with its young Portsmouth pupils, some of whom could e to show I wanted to thank you for taking the tim be recruits of the future. MNB Stephen (Morgan) and myself around H PC Lewis Carle heard from his brother, mentary Acting Head Teacher at New Machar Portsmouth, as part of the Police Parlia Primary School, that World of Work Week Scheme. would be commencing on 19th March, giving local companies/organisations the e scheme I have spent time with both As part of th opportunity to go into the school and Metropolitan Police West Yorkshire Police and the educate the pupils about their occupations. een incredibly useful in giving DP had been in my and whilst it has b fill in a ‘blind spot’ where M This links with Developing the Young nges faced by our e a great me an insight into the challe knowledge of policing. The visit gave m Workforce (DYW), a seven-year ed, it was fascinating to rstanding of police forces, as we discuss opportunity to get a much better unde programme (2014-2021) that aims to derstanding of the olicing. better prepare children and young people develop a much better un the realities of your particular type of p Ministry aged 3–18 for the world of work. The responsibilities and requirements of the and the classroom demonstrations, out demos of PST, applying handcuffs, we organ MP programme builds on the foundations carried out by myself, PC Stuart Price and demonstrated the situations where we may of Defence Police. ROM: Stephen M F already in place through Curriculum for Sergt McBride.” have to use Pava (on the day we had training nk you for spending the day Excellence. The headline aim of Developing ore about your marine policing I wanted to write to tha Pava and safety glasses). We also demon- To learn first-hand m ork you the Young Workforce is to reduce youth The first group explained the purpose n- Holly Lynch and I the excellent w strated, using training batons and foam ervator, Operation Destiny and the o showing of the vehicle, demonstrated the various unit, Project S s extremely useful to see this unemployment by 40 per cent by 2021. ur new and your team do. It wa lights and the differences between them, shields, situations where we may use baton going challenges that will accompany o o first-hand. Lewis told TalkThrough : “After hearing sounded the siren, allowed the children to strikes and finally we answered questions. rriers was really useful and helped me t Aircraft Ca all this I suggested to my brother that this sit in the vehicle, showed the kit carried on “On the day we saw 16 classes which might be something that the MDP would board and answered questions from the consisted of 430 plus pupils. The feedback be interested in being part of. I saw this as children and their teachers. that we received from all pupils and a great opportunity for the Force to teachers on the day was excellent. During represent the police community and to the week there had been numerous local interact with the local community, establish businesses and national companies go into a working relationship and break down any the school and talk to the children, but it HUMBERSIDE barriers between the police and the young was our day at the school that was the people of today. highlight, they said. “I spoke to my line manager Sergt “It really was worthwhile attending the DUO’S MARATHON EFFORT McBride and he gave his full support in us school and everybody who attended attending the school and also volunteered thoroughly enjoyed themselves, but the On 24 June PCs PETER GRIFFIN and ADAM BRADLEY his services for the day of the visit. I spread main thing was that the children had a the word via email to all the troops and great day and we definitely changed their will be taking part in the Humber Half Marathon, pulled together a group of officers who attempting to complete the course in full firearms opinions towards the police.” were willing to give up their own time and “In the classroom group we spoke kit, including ballistic helmets and enhanced body PS Paul McNamara, former SPO at help with the visit. about the job and the differences between armour. St Fergus, said: “This was an excellent “The officers who visited the school us and Police Scotland; depending on the opportunity identified by PC Carle, who is The firearms will be replaced with solid replicas along with me on Wednesday 21st March were age group we played a short video, which still in his first year of probationary training. with the ammunition to get to the closest weight as Sergt McBride and PCs Stuart Price, showed what the MDP were about and It allowed the MDP to introduce them- Andrew Brown and Koren Brown. We were the numerous areas that we specialise in,” carrying the live firearms. PC Bradley is an armed officer on selves, not just as a Force in the area, but met by Deputy Head Teacher Miss Kathryn said Lewis. also as a potential future employer. Not the East coast and PC Griffin is a Firearms Instructor also at McPherson, who directed us to the room the same location. The equipment weighs 15kg. “We displayed all the Personal only did the children get a positive image in which we would be working and the area Protection Equipment that we wear on a of the MDP, but also the teachers and the “We decided to complete this arduous event in order to where we could set up the marked up daily basis and the more specific PPE that children’s parents. This then spreads through raise as much money as possible for the charity Cystic police vehicle. we may have to wear. We invited all the the community via word of mouth and Fibrosis,” said PC Griffin. “We split up into two groups, the children to try on everything from hats social media, thus allowing us to interact in Police vehicle group which was made up through to TAC vests. Myself and PC Price, future events. Well done to all involved of PC Andrew Brown and PC Koren Brown with Sergt McBride in attendance, carried who gave up their free time to participate.” 32 33 Photograph: Neil Parry

Snow Patrol

Whilst the country shivered in freezing temperatures as ‘The Beast From The East’ wreaked havoc across the UK, MDP officers, such as these from Wethersfield OSU, continued to maintain their around-the-clock patrols, keeping Defence assets and its people safe.

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