\ The newspaper of Essex Police \, Issue 319 May 2000 Study New training program*qel for police drivers lookslat rural ON THE l policing Aworkpolicing THOROUGH carried teams out studybyacross the of rural the county is now underway Following the introduction of the rural policing model lust over a year ago,-. the -I irndementatiin of the model I GH AD is being reviewed as part of the ongoing commitment to A NEW driver training pro- which will train a novice driver with approximate- providing the best rural gramme is implemented this ly 18 minths' service up to the level of non-response policing service possible. by Ruth Collin driving. The review is being headed month within Essex Police, to The second stage is based on an officer's Personal by Chief Insp Jed Stopher ensure the correct level of train- Development Plan.The PDP style document should and will look at divisional ing is given to the right people at All new officers wishing to enable an individual to show evidence of their abil- management of the model vehicles will need to undergo ity and knowledge of basic policing skills. and at public response to it. the right time. new training programme. Dependent on duties, this document may be com- Command teams have Following a review of driver training Current drivers may, depending on their cur- pleted within a short period of tipe, of say between been asked to confirm the offered in-house, a new three stage pro- rent authorisation, also fall within this training one or two months. Once codpleted, subject to current status of staffing and gramme is being introduced to replace the programme. being approved by support mapagers, the officer resources within their divi- current Basic, Standard, Response and Stage One is a two-week driver training course will be put forward to cany out Stage Three. sional teams. Advanced courses. This is a three week driver training course which A selection of rural and community teams from across the county are being surveyed on their compara- tive workloads and levels of abstractions. This will be analysed together with data from divi- sions without rural teams to establish the impact of divi- sional requirements on rural teams. Survey The effect of the imple- mentation on the local com- munity will also be meas- ured through a study of the levels of recorded crime, dis- order and detected crime. A survey is being produced to assess public awareness of the service available and res- idents' experiences and per- ception of it. Chief Inspector Stopher said: "We want this review to look at how the model has been implemented by Essex Police and the effect of that 11 lor Garry Calver. He PC Tony Welham and MP lvan Henderson, with some of the young poets. 11 complete Stage One, but implementation on the serv- spoke to Harwich com- Photo: ~obseabrook, EADT those who have completed ice received by the public. munity sergeant Peter Wood. who nut it in Against Vandalism, but it The political praise everyone involved in the Standard course will, .. - 11 "We'll be analysing the motion and is still has since evolved to began when Harwich MP the initiative. subject to the requirements of Stage Two, move onto information received and involved today. ~h~~~ ~~~i~~tcrime, Ivan Henderson put for- will be reporting back to Stage Three, irrespective of For the first three giving it a wider range of ward a House of Commons Continued on page 2. chief officers later in the motion congratulating their pass level. years it was called Verse topics. summer." Continued on page 11. 2 THE LAW. MAY 2000 Without us, you're I on your own THE Federation everything affdcting your standards, through pay and joint central committee ar Open Meeting conditions and the welfare benefits, but also the devel- elected for three years E and efficiency of the service. opment of professional stan- the central conferences. took place at We are a fighting dards. The central committe Police Federation anP ye fight for Here are some of the things officers are appointed by th Headquarters on you. we do for you: committee members, wh As the body which repre- Provide free legal- advice also nominate members t April 10 and I sents 95 per cent of all serv- and assistance to members serve on the national negot thank all those ing police oficeds from the facing criminal proceedings ating and consultative boc rank of constable to chief for any offence ies; the police negotiatin members who inspector, the Police Negotiate nationally on board and the police advisc came along and will need practical help - It is ~kwnentirely by serving Federation of England & police pay and conditions ry board. made it a fully advice about your own per- police officers, who are elect- Wales is the voice of the, Provide welfare advice Every year, the polic sonal circumstances. ed by their fellow members. police service. l and help with personal issues negotiating board revien worthwhile Sometimes you may want We are non-political and It's a voice whikh is heard Offer legal assistance to police pay according to a someone to raise issues with independent of outside affili- regularly on TV; radio and members charged with an agreed formula. meeting. the elected politicians of the ations. in the press, as we cam- Conditions of service (i.~ Numerous questions offence when driving on duty day about things that really Besides what we do for the paign on your behalf and Provide advice and rep- pay, allowances, workin! were asked after the matter to you, such as your service as a whole, we l also work tirelessly to ensure hours, leave and pensions resentation at disciplinary pay and your personal protec- that you and your fellow are set out in the police reg- speeches, mostly look after you as an individ- hearings tion. ual. Policing is co&lex, officers are given arfair deal ulations which are approved directed at the Chief Help with civil claims This is where the Police sometimes dangerous and financially, legally land pro- by Parliament. Constable on issues of and industrial injury claims Federation comes in. always un redictable. You fessionally. P Update police equipment morale, single crewing, have to expect the unexpect- Boards and uniforms recruitment and ed. 1 Voice Give cover for personal Non-negotiable subjects deployment. At times in your career, you It's a voice which is heard (e.g. training, promotior We are the official body public liability All were answered, per- may encounter problems you in the corridors of power as and discipline) are deal1 that negotiates your pay and Assist with grievance haps not entirely to the allowances, pensions and hadn't anticipated. /'You may we lobby to ensure that our with through the policr procedures conditions of service with the be injured on duty, involved case is heard by the govern- advisory board. The Police officers' satisfaction, but Offer advice to anyone government, chief officers in an accident or someone ment, opposition parties Federation represents tht other issues were taken suffering sexual, racial or and police authorities. may make an allegation and the House of Lords. federated ranks on botk away to be addressed out- other disc 'minatoy harass- We also deal with profes- about you, for which you'll And it's a voice which is boards. side the meeting. ment P sional issues, including train- want legal representation. on the other end of a phone The Federation pride: All in all, a valuable Maintain professional evening. ing, promotion, discipline, Alternatively, you may just when you need help and itself on its service to mem equal opportunities and want a chat about what to do advice in times of trouble. reputation? during defama- bers and its continuing abil I have been asked to ti n procee&ngs to clear offi- explain what the health and safety. in certain circumstances or We know that you are for- ity to give good value foi The Police Federation has what your legal rights are. bidden to strike and can ce& ' names money, whilst operating effi Federation does for you and Provide representation I precis this as best I can. been doing this job for almost All these are matters for sometimes be the subject of ciently and cost effective13 at employment tribunals Occasionally, in the 80 years, ever since it was set the Police Federation. We malicious allegations and with the contributions pro. are here to help you and to Offer financial advice course of your work, you up by an Act of Parliament. unfounded criticism, which vided by you. speak on your behalf about is why we spend millions of and debt counselling Our services give you the pounds each year using our Give pensions advice, security and peace of mind resources to support indi- and that comes from knowing vidual officers and to secure Improve training. that our legal and other pro a fair deal for the policing Each police force has a fessional advisers are there profession as a whole. branch of the Police to help whenever you need Your membership of the Federation, with three sepa- them. Police Federation is the best rate committees, known as Every year, several thou- insurance policy you may branch boards, elected by the sand officers have good ever take out, so read on to constables, sergeants and cause to be grateful for tG 1 discover how' we can help inspectors respectively. expertise of this "RolU you. Every member is entitled Royce" service. 35% Discount for Police Q#?cers The Federation negotiates to vote for a local representa- on all aspects of pay, tive of the appropriate rank.