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NatioNal MeMorial Day Sunday 30th September 2012 memorial brochure 12_memorial brochure 05 07/09/2012 13:56 Page 1

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Service for National Police Memorial Day

Sunday 30th September 2012 3.00pm

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The Police Dependants’ Trust (PDT)

The Police Dependants’ Trust exists to assist in cases of need: dependants of police officers or former police officers who die or have died as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty; and police officers or former police officers who are, or have been incapacitated as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty.

The Trust was set up following the by armed criminals of three police officers at Shepherds Bush in 1966. The late Sir William Butlin, at the time anonymously, gave £100,000 for the establishment of a trust to help in cases where police officers were killed or injured on duty. Public reaction to the crime was such that the fund soon increased to more than £1⁄4 million.

The Police Dependants’ Trust was formally constituted by the signing of the Trust Deed on 21 December 1966 and registration with the Charity Commission in January 1967.

The Trust is honoured with the patronage of Her Majesty The Queen. Shortly after the formal establishment of the Trust, an appeal was launched to raise £1 million to ensure sufficient income to help existing and future beneficiaries. The appeal was successful but growing demands on the trust make it necessary to continue building up the Trust's resources to provide for future requirements.

CONTACT DETAILS

Chairman – Mr Terry Spence QPM Police Dependants’ Trust Office 3 Mount Mews High Street Hampton Middlesex TW12 2SH T: 0208 941 6907 F: 0208 979 4323 E: [email protected] W: www.pdtrust.org

The Police Dependants’ Trust will kindly provide refreshments following the service.

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The British Police Symphony Orchestra will play a selection of music prior to the commencement of the Service.

At 2.55pm, the Acting Dean greets Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of North and the Lord Mayor and Sheriff of at the West Door and escort them to their seats in the Nave.

The Acting Dean welcomes the congregation.

Please stand.

Processional Hymn

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who like me his praise should sing? Praise him! Praise him! Praise the everlasting King.

2 Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress; praise him still the same for ever, slow to chide, and swift to bless. Praise him! Praise him! Glorious in his faithfulness.

3 Father-like, he tends and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows; in his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Praise him! Praise him! Widely as his mercy flows.

4 Angels, help us to adore him; ye behold him face to face; sun and moon, bow down before him; dwellers all in time and space. Praise him! Praise him! Praise with us the God of grace.

Words: After Psalm 103, H F Lyte 1793-1847 Tune: Praise my soul, John Goss 1800-80

Please remain standing.

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The Bidding

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, National Police Chaplain, National Association of Chaplains to the Police and Force Chaplain, , says;

We meet here today to remember before God the men and women of our police service who laid down their lives in the service of their country, to honour them and give thanks for their sacrifice. We also hold before God their families, friends and colleagues; all who are bereaved and mourn the loss of their loved ones. Jesus said to his disciples, “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’

Almighty God, worthy of our praise and the service of our lives, comfort us as we mourn the loss of loved ones who have laid down their lives in the cause of justice. Dispel the darkness of grief with the light of your love. Strengthen us with the grace of your Holy Spirit that we may continue to strive for the cause of right, and that, following the good example of those who served you and are now at rest, we may at last enter into the fullness of your eternal glory. Amen.

Confident that neither life nor death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray as he taught us:

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Please sit.

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Psalm 15

The Minster choir sings:

1 Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle: or who shall rest upon thy holy hill? 2 Even he that leadeth an uncorrupt life: and doeth the thing which is right, and speaketh the truth from his heart. 3 He that hath used no deceit in his tongue, nor done evil to his neighbour: and hath not slandered his neighbour. 4 He that setteth not by himself, but is lowly in his own eyes: and maketh much of them that fear the Lord. 5 He that sweareth unto his neighbour, and disappointeth him not: though it were to his own hindrance. 6 He that hath not given his money upon usury: nor taken reward against the innocent. 7 Whoso doeth these things: shall never fall.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen.

First Reading

Derek Barnett, Chief Superintendent, President, Police Superintendents’ Association of and Wales reads:

‘With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, with calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with tens of thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?’ He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6.6-8

Your word, O Lord, is a lantern to our feet and a light upon our path.

Please stand.

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Magnificat

The Minster choir sings:

My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded: the lowliness of his hand-maiden. For behold, from henceforth: all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath magnified me: and holy is his Name. And his mercy is on them that fear him: throughout all generations. He hath shewed strength with his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. He hath put down the mighty from their seat: and hath exalted the humble and meek. He hath filled the hungry with good things: and the rich he hath sent empty away. He remembering his mercy hath holpen his servant Israel: as he promised to our forefathers, Abraham and his seed for ever.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. Words: Luke 1.46-55 Music: Bryan Kelly 1934-

Please sit.

Second Reading

Ian Learmonth QPM, Chief , , reads:

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5.1-16 8 memorial brochure 12_memorial brochure 05 07/09/2012 13:56 Page 9

Address The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dr John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu, Lord Archbishop of York

Musical Item ‘Sentimental Saraband’ from Simple Symphony By Benjamin Britten

Please stand.

Hymn 1 I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love: The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.

2 And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace.

Words: Cecil Spring-Rice 1858-1918 Tune: Thaxted, Gustav Holst 1874-1934

Please remain standing.

Act of Remembrance

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham says;

These candles, one from each of the four nations of the of and , serve to remind us of the undying flame of devotion and commitment, exemplified by those whom we remember today.

God of Justice and truth, mercy and love, we praise you for the example of service and sacrifice given to those we have gathered to remember. We hold them in honour this day.

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We remember those who have died from the Police Forces of England.

Richard Haigh, son of Constable David Ian Haigh, Police, says:

For their bravery and fortitude; We will remember them. We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who have died from the Police Forces of England.

We remember those who have died from the Police Forces of Wales.

Alf Woodward, father of Sergeant Mark Woodward, , says:

For their example of self-sacrifice; We will remember them. We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who have died from the Police Forces of Wales.

We remember those who have died from the Police Forces of Northern Ireland.

Katie Graham, daughter of Constable John Graham, RUC GC, says:

For their courage and dedication to duty; We will remember them. We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who have died from the Police Forces of Northern Ireland.

We remember those who have died from the Police Forces of :

Douglas Barnett, son of Constable Edward Alexander Barnett, City of Police. Posthumously awarded The Queen’s Police Medal for Gallantry [1970], says:

For the memories we treasure and the love we shared; We will remember them. We will remember them.

A candle is lit to remember those who have died from the Police Forces of Scotland.

Please stand.

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Paul McKeever, Chairman, Police Federation of England and Wales says:

Let us remember before God the men and women of the Police Service who have given their lives in the exercise of their duty.

The names of those officers who have given their lives during the past year are read.

Sergeant Ian David Jones, ; Constable Stephen George Cully, Lothian & Borders Police; Constable Ramin Tolouie, ; Constable Mark Goodlad, Police; Constable Neil Jeffrys, ; Detective Constable Andrew James Stokes, Greater Manchester Police; Detective Constable Karen Paterson; Cambridgeshire ; Inspector Preston Gurr, ; Constable Ian Dibell; .

We also remember Constable David John Rathband, .

We give thanks to God for their courage and their dedication.

ALL: So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us as we remember them. Rest eternal grant unto them; and let light perpetual shine upon them.

Adapted from a Jewish Prayer and the Mass for the Dead

We treasure their memory and in silence we commend them to God’s sure keeping.

Silence is kept, during which petals of remembrance, representing all who have lost their lives, descend from the Triforium.

The orchestra plays ‘Abide with me’ and The Last Post is sounded.

After a moment of silence Reveille is sounded.

Trumpet: Constable Richard Horgan, Metropolitan Police

Please sit.

Anthem

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The Minster Choir sings:

Bring us, O Lord God, at our last awakening into the house and gate of heaven, to enter into that gate and dwell in that house, where there shall be no darkness nor dazzling, but one equal light; no noise nor silence, but one equal music; no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession; no ends nor beginnings, but one equal eternity; in the habitations of thy glory and dominion, world without end. Words: after John Donne 1572-1631 Music: William H Harris 1883-1973

Please kneel or sit.

Prayers

Prayers are led by the Right Honourable Theresa May MP, Home Secretary; Phyllis Carrothers MBE, Chairperson, RUC GC Widows’ Association; and Emma Barker.

After each prayer, the following chant is sung;

The Right Honourable Theresa May MP, Home Secretary and Minister for Women and Equalities, says:

Lord, bless we pray all members of the Police Service, that we may honour their calling and those they serve, upholding human rights and according equal respect to all. Inspire them to standards of fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality worthy of their calling; that their actions might always be just, their motives pure and tempered with compassion, and that they may walk humbly with you. Give them strength and wisdom to protect the weak and vulnerable, and to champion the cause of the innocent; protect them from harm; and in your mercy let peace reign in our country. Amen.

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Phyllis Carrothers, MBE, Chairperson, RUC GC Widows Association, says:

Lord, make us instruments of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is discord, union; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy.

Emma Barker, daughter of Constable Bill Barker [deceased], posthumously awarded QCB, says

O Divine Master, grant that we may not seek so much to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

A time of silence for personal prayer is kept.

The prayers conclude:

Merciful Father accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

Please stand.

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Hymn

During the singing of this hymn a collection will be taken, the proceeds of which will be divided between the National Police Memorial Day and York Minster. If you are a UK taxpayer, please use the Gift Aid envelopes provided to maximise your gift.

1 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways! Reclothe us in our rightful mind, in purer lives thy service find, in deeper reverence praise.

2 In simple trust like theirs who heard, beside the Syrian sea, the gracious calling of the Lord, let us, like them, without a word rise up and follow thee.

3 O Sabbath rest by Galilee! O calm of hills above, where Jesus knelt to share with thee the silence of eternity, interpreted by love!

4 Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease; take from our souls the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of thy peace.

5 Breathe through the heats of our desires thy coolness and thy balm; let sense be dumb let flesh retire; speak through the earthquake wind and fire, O still small voice of calm.

Words: John Greenleaf Whittier 1807-92 Tune: Repton, from the Oratorio Judith, C H H Parry 1848-1918

Please remain standing.

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Act of Dedication

The Temporary of , Mr Tim Madgwick, says;

We stand in the presence of God and dedicate ourselves to his service.

We dedicate ourselves to justice and integrity: Sustain us in truth.

We dedicate ourselves to compassion and respect for all people: Sustain us in love.

We dedicate ourselves to courage and perseverance: Sustain us in peace.

The Blessing

The Archbishop says;

God grant to the living; grace. To the departed; rest. To the Church, the Queen, the Commonwealth and all the world; peace and concord. And to us, his servants, life everlasting and the blessing of God almighty. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you, always. Amen.

Please remain standing.

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The National Anthem

God save our gracious Queen, long live our noble Queen, God save the Queen. Send her victorious, happy and glorious, long to reign over us; God save the Queen.

Recessional Music – Concertino for Trumpet and Strings - G F Handel

Members of the congregation are requested to remain in their places until invited by the Stewards to leave.

Refreshments will now be served, courtesy of The Police Dependants’ Trust.

The organisers would like to thank the following for their contributions to the Service:

The Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, Force Chaplain Thames Valley Police and National Police Chaplain for coordinating the Service Order

The Dean and Chapter of York Minster

The Choir of York Minster, Robert Sharpe (Director of Music, York Minster) and David Pipe (Assistant Director of Music, York Minster)

North Yorkshire Police

British Police Symphony Orchestra conducted by John Morgan (Director of Music, National Police Memorial Day)

NATIONAL POLICE MEMORIAL DAY 2013 Sunday 29th September 3pm Venue, St. David’s Hall, Cardiff Further details will be available at www.nationalpolicememorialday.org T: 07843 293958 E: [email protected]

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National Police Memorial Day Since modern policing began more than 180 His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. years ago, more than 4,000 officers have given National Police Memorial Day services have their lives in order to make our communities a been held all over the United Kingdom to safer place to live and work. Yet this sacrifice reflect the national contribution made by the and amazing dedication to duty remained police. The inaugural service was held at St largely unrecognised until as late as 2004. Paul’s Cathedral on Sunday 3rd October 2004. This year marks the ninth National Police Since then it has been held in other national Memorial Day, now an annual event to honour venues, such as St David’s Hall in Cardiff officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice (2005); the Waterfront Hall, (2006); the in the line of duty. Edinburgh International Conference Centre (2007); ’s Anglican Cathedral (2008); Plans for the Memorial Day were first initiated St David’s Hall, Cardiff (2009); Waterfront Hall, in May 2001 by Sergeant Joe Holness QPM, a Belfast (2010); and Glasgow’s Royal Concert serving officer with Kent Police. This followed Hall (2011). the brutal death of colleague, Constable Jon Odell, at Margate, in December 2000. The official emblem for National Police Memorial Day has been designed in He said: “This weekend marks the 9th conjunction with the Department for Annual National Police Memorial Day. It is Constitutional Affairs and Garter, Principle King only right and proper that this important of Arms. Strict protocols had to be followed to national day continues to evolve and grow, gain Her Majesty the Queen’s full approval. in order to reflect the highest valour, selfless public duty and ultimate sacrifice The Port Cullis, which symbolises protection, is made by our fallen colleagues. depicted next to the national symbols for each country in the United Kingdom; the rose for “The British Police Service is renowned England, the leek for Wales, the thistle for worldwide and it’s unique and priceless Scotland and the flax for Northern Ireland. The reputation is entirely a reflection of the original and official painting of the badge is professionalism of the men and women housed in a secure archive at the King’s who proudly perform the role. College of Arms, , by Garter – who is a “Sadly, each year police officers give their member of the Royal Household. Royal lives in order that we may all live in peace. approval of the design took a year and a half They place the safety of others above that and was sanctioned in recognition of the of their own - they do so with pride and magnitude of the day. because they are the best. “National Police Memorial Day ensures that our fallen colleagues are never forgotten and their unique, proud legacy is forever treasured”. National Police Memorial Day is held each year on the nearest Sunday to Saint Michael’s Day, the patron saint of police who led the angels in a heavenly fight against the Devil. Support from across the service and from police related charitable causes for the Memorial Day has been widespread. National Police Memorial Day is recognised by Government and Royalty as an official national day. We are honoured to have the patronage of

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2011 Memorial Service Last year, the eighth National Police Memorial Day service took place at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall to honour police officers killed in the line of duty. Together with HRH Prince of Wales, more than 2,000 officers, dignitaries and families of the fallen gathered to pay their respects. HRH Prince of Wales became patron of the National Police Memorial Day in 2006 and also attended the service in Liverpool in 2008.

The Home Secretary, Theresa May, and Scotland’s First Minister, Alex Salmond, also joined the congregation. The First Minister said: “I am honoured to have been asked to make these remarks of welcome at this National Police Memorial Day Service and I am humbled by the thought of the sacrifice and service that those we commemorate today and the police service generally have given, and continue to give, to our communities.

“All those police officers remind us both of how much we owe to our police, and also of the risks that they face, whether from deliberate harm by others; the dangers of operating in hazardous environments, or the stress and strains of a very taxing profession.

“This summer’s riots in London and elsewhere remind us that such risks are faced not just by police officers individually, but, on occasion, by the police generally and it is right to express our gratitude for what police officers from across these islands, in their own force areas or on loan, did to contain and resolve that situation.”

Candles were lit during the service by relatives who mourn their loved ones and in remembrance of officers throughout the country who have lost their lives.

A minute’s silence was held during the service and petals of remembrance also descended from the gallery. Reverend Canon David Wilbraham, the National Police Chaplain, led the service.

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Former Chairman of the Scottish Police Federation, Les Gray, said: “It is a very moving The Crown Finial occasion. Anyone who goes can’t help being The 2011 service marked the attachment of a moved by it. It is good for the families when spectacular Crown Finial for the National they see their relatives have not been forgotten and how well thought of they were.” Police Memorial Day Standard. It is made from sterling silver and comes from the heart of Chairman of the Police Federation of England Tipperary, where the first RUC Officer to be and Wales, Paul McKeever, said: “It is, and killed on duty is buried. The Crown is adorned always will be, vitally important to recognise with precious stones from England, Scotland, the sacrifice that police officers make and a Wales, Northern Ireland and Eire. The Crown’s chance to recognise that some pay the creator is retired Garda Officer, Joe Fanning, ultimate price for their service. whose tireless work is greatly appreciated by National Police Memorial Day. “Police officers across the country walk the line every day to protect the public. A day of reflection and remembrance is our small way of paying that back.”

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British Police Symphony Orchestra

The music for this year’s service is once again Rehearsal weekends usually take place in being provided by the British Police Symphony police training departments around the country Orchestra (BPSO). and members perform a wide variety of music including film scores, music from the shows, Founded in 1989, the musicians are all choral works and modern music, as well as members of the police family and include orchestral, symphonic classics. serving police officers, retired members and support staff who gather each month in their The BPSO has played all over the UK and in own time and at their own expense to rehearse parts of northern Europe. Over the years together. musicians have performed in venues like The Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican, Birmingham’s The BPSO comprises more than 75 dedicated Symphony Hall and Manchester’s Free Trade members representing the majority of the UK’s Hall. . The orchestra has also performed in prominent While players normally wear concert dress for Cathedrals including those in Coventry, every performance, the National Police Lichfield, and Beverley and York Memorial Day service is the one event where Minsters. serving police officers wear full uniform to mark the importance and significance of the event. Although self-financing and a charity in its own right, the orchestra supports a variety of The orchestra prides itself on the quality of its charities around the UK. Over the last ten musicianship and each member is an years, the combined efforts of the musicians accomplished musician in his or her own right, have raised more than £100,000. often playing with other orchestras or groups elsewhere. Charities which have benefited from the BPSO’s support include the RUC Widows’ and Players do not receive financial reward for their Orphans’ Fund, Save the Children, the Police participation in the BPSO, although the Dependants’ Trust, Macmillan Cancer Relief, orchestra does employ a professional the Douglas Macmillan Hospice and the conductor, soloists and occasionally tutors on Derbyshire Association for the blind. this basis.

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York Minster

York Minster is Northern Europe’s largest • The Minster is one of only seven cathedrals medieval Gothic Cathedral. It is located in one in the world to have its own police force. of the most significant venues for Christianity in Europe. The Roman Emperor, Constantine, • York Minster’s annual nativity service is the lived in the city – then known as Eboracum – world’s largest unrehearsed nativity! and ruled the mighty Empire from York. Constantine the Great (272-337 AD) was • The Central Tower collapsed in 1407 due to credited with converting the Empire to the soft soil beneath, and nearly collapsed Christianity, although he was not baptised again in the 1970s before major structural himself until he lay on his death bed. work reinforced its foundations. Historians believe that this was because he knew that the sometimes brutal steps he would • The Great East Window is the single largest have had to take to make this change – sins for medieval stained glass window in the which he wanted to be forgiven before he left country. As an example of medieval art, it is this mortal coil. A statue of Constantine was of international significance, the artistic and erected outside York Minster in 1998. English equivalent of the Sistine Chapel.

The York Minster that you see today is the • Several bosses (wooden protrusions at the second Minster to have stood on this plot, and intersection of vaults) in York Minster’s was built over a sixty year period from 1291 to South Transept were designed by young the 1350s, replacing a Norman Minster, the viewers of Blue Peter. remains of which still lie underneath the floor. However, before it was established in its current location, York had at least two more Minsters, the locations of which are now unknown. This included a Saxon Minster built specifically for the baptism of King Edwin of Northumbria in 627, supposedly on the site where Constantine had been proclaimed emperor.

With 128 medieval windows, York Minster has more historic stained glass than any other building in the UK, housing 60% of all surviving medieval stained glass in situ within its windows. Indeed, the Great East Window, currently undergoing restoration as part of the York Minster Revealed project, is the world’s largest medieval stained glass window.

Fascinating facts about York Minster

• York Minster holds 60% of England’s medieval stained glass.

• The Central Tower is large enough to fit the Tower of Pisa inside.

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• The Kings’ Screen, which separates the East End Quire from the rest of the Minster, is In the East End of the Minster is the Quire, an unusually asymmetric – as it depicts kings area surrounded by elaborate partitions to on the throne during the construction of the create a more intimate space, which is used for Minster, it had to be extended when Henry V daily Evensong. At the far East End of the died. building is the Great East Window – or, at the moment, the space where the Great East • The Chapter House hosted Edward I’s Window will be. Parliament in 1297. The window is currently undergoing a massive • 16 miles of scaffolding is being used on the conservation project, with every individual East End’s exterior works. panel removed to be carefully restored to its original glory. Currently, a huge actual-size • The Minster Choir is the only mixed (boys print of the window hangs in its place – the and girls) choir in the country where largest of its kind in the world. In October 2012, students do not board, but share services a bold new interactive display space will be and performances equally. revealed, situated within the East End to showcase some of the panels as restoration is • Each panel of glass in the Great East completed. For more information, please see Window takes a conservator around 600 the York Minster Revealed section. hours to fully restore. There are 311 panels in total.

• York Minster Revealed is the largest conservation and restoration project of its kind in the UK.

The Building York Minster is cross-shaped, with the vertical part of the cross running from East to West.

The Nave The largest part of the Minster is the Nave, which is 100m long and 30m wide. Although usually filled with chairs, these can easily be removed to leave a large, open space – as seen in the final fight scene of ITV1’s Eternal Law. This gives amazing flexibility to the space, not only for filming, but also for services. For example, when Her Majesty The Queen visited on Maundy Thursday 2012, the chairs were arranged in blocks facing each other with a central aisle – very different from the more conventional forward-facing format usually seen.

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South Transept that it stood straight! The Tower was originally From Spring 2013, the South Transept will be designed to have a spire on the top, like the main visitor entrance to York Minster. From , but York’s soft ground here, you access the Camera Cantorum (the made this impossible. The original tower choir’s rehearsal spaces) and the shop. There collapsed in 1407, and it is only thanks to is also the entrance to the Undercroft, which is extensive works in the 1970s that the Tower currently being redeveloped as part of the York remains stable today. Minster Revealed project. The works have enabled archaeologists to dig beneath the The Tower has a mechanised winch which Undercroft, with some fascinating finds hangs down from the central roof boss. This is covering the Norman and Anglo-Scandinavian used to suspend the Advent Wreath – probably periods and even back to Roman York. the largest in the country – in December, and to hold a large wooden cross during Holy The Undercroft will re-open in 2013 with brand Week. new interactive displays, transforming the visitor experience so that they can learn about The Chapter House the building, its history and its future. The Chapter House is one of York Minster’s hidden gems! An octagonal building with a The South Transept was ravaged by fire in soaring roof and, unusually, no central pillar to 1984; any regular viewers of Blue Peter at the support the ceiling, the space has stunning time will see the bosses in the roof that were stained glass in the windows, an elaborately designed by competition winners. It is also painted ceiling, with some of the most amazing home to York Minster’s famous Rose Window. acoustics in York. North Transept Built in the Decorated Gothic style, it began in The North Transept of the Minster is 1260 and was completed in 1286. Its walls dominated by the Five Sisters window, filled contain some of the Minster’s finest carvings, with grisaille glass (from the French for most dating from 1270 to 1280. These carvings ‘greyness’), hand-painted and set into intricate include characters you might not expect to see geometric designs. The central panel features within a building of this importance, from a one more colourful section, taken from the lowly mouse, cats and dogs to a jester, and Norman Minster and inspired by the Crusades. several characters pulling funny faces.

It also features the Astronomical Clock, a memorial to members of the armed forces who lost their lives in World War II, and is used as a temporary exhibition space.

The Central Tower At the intersection of the Minster’s wings is the Central Tower. Visitors can climb up to the top of the Tower in dedicated tours and enjoy the views from the highest point in York, or marvel at it from the inside. The scale of the Tower’s size and grandeur can be put into context when you consider that the Leaning Tower of Pisa would fit inside it, assuming of course,

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The Chapter House is still used as a meeting 5. The Central Tower place by the Dean and Chapter today. The 6. York Minster Revealed, the major project statutes which govern the organisation have currently underway to conserve and restore changed very little since they were first some of the most important aspects of York established by Thomas of Bayeux in the late Minster’s building and fabric. 11th century. Each wall contains six seats: to 7. The Great East Window, one of the most emphasise the equality of all members, no-one significant pieces of stained glass in the can sit centrally. world 8. Christmas in the Minster, from Advent to 2012 – the year to celebrate the Epiphany Eight Wonders of York Minster In 2012, the city of York celebrates 800 years Music at York Minster since it received its Royal Charter, and York Music is one of the eight wonders of York Minster will be reflecting this with a programme Minster, as it is woven into so much of life of events, tours, talks and activities looking at within the Minster. There has been a tradition different wonders of the Minster each month. of musical performance and composition at York Minster spanning a millennium. The 8 Wonders campaign kicked off with one of York Minster’s biggest and most important York Minster has a very active choir made up weeks of the year, Holy Week, from Palm of Choristers and Songmen; it is one of the Sunday (1 April) through to Easter Sunday (8 leading UK choirs. The choristers are all April). This year’s Palm Sunday was marked students at the neighbouring Minster School. with a procession, led by a donkey and with the York Minster was one of the UK’s first Dean and clergy carrying palm fronds from Cathedrals to introduce girl choristers York’s St Helen’s Square to the Minster to alongside the boys. The girls and boys each represent Jesus’s journey into Jerusalem. handle half of the sung services within York Minster, joining forces for major events, Other aspects of the 8 Wonders included a including the Christmas Carol Concert and month looking at music within the Minster, from Easter Day services. the work of the choristers to performances on York Minster’s four organs during May. ‘Must York Minster is the only UK Cathedral with an see’ aspects of any visit to York Minster, even split of responsibilities that doesn’t includes a spectacular display of some of the stained glass from the Great East Window. The 8 Wonders campaign culminates in the celebration of Advent and Christmas in December.

The 8 Wonders of York Minster are: 1. Easter, especially Holy Week 2. Treasures – the eight must-see features of the Minster, from the Chapter House to the Astronomical Clock 3. Curiosities – eight items, one for each of the eight centuries of the Minster’s existence, which feature the number eight in its story of design 4. Music at the Minster

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require choristers to board at the school. As role of Chamberlain sees him singing the one of the top Cathedral choirs in the country, versicles and responses at choral services. competition for places in the choir is high, and indeed, some of the families of current Feature opportunities looking at the music in choristers have relocated the whole family so the Minster include: that their children can be part of the choir. • The life of a chorister, looking at how Alongside the nationally-renowned choir, York children as young as eight years old cope Minster also has an excellent programme of with the demands of being in the York visiting musicians. Concerts and performances Minster choir. from individuals and groups use York Minster as their base. May 2012 saw the launch of a • The YM Factor, following choristers from unique series of lunchtime promenade concerts on one of the Minster’s four organs, their audition (at age six or seven, usually the first performed by York Minster’s Director takes place in February) through their and Assistant Director of Music, Robert Sharpe ‘probationary’ year until they receive their and David Pipe, who are both part of York surplice as a full chorister the following Minster’s pool of exciting fresh, young talent. September.

The music performed within the Minster comes • Spoilt for choice: Robert Sharpe not only from a wide and varied repertoire, from has four organs in the Minster to play upon, performances of some of the earliest music but also two in his home. The Director of recorded to modern popular, both secular and Music lives adjacent to York Minster in a sacred. Earlier this year, a performance of house which has its very own pipe organ, Duke Ellington’s Sacred Works took place. Top and having brought an organ of his own to British folk band, The Unthanks performed on the house, he now has six organs at his 17 August, whilst in October, Aled Jones will disposal. host an evening of music.

Over the year, York Minster’s musicians have not only performed some of the finest music ever composed, but they have also written celebrated pieces which are performed the world over. This tradition of composition dates back 1000 years, with surviving alumni including Dr Francis Jackson CBE, who at 94 years old, still devotes his time to performance and composition; Philip Moore, who has written music for the Royal Maundy services and anthems for Westminster Abbey and Salisbury Cathedral; and the world-famous organist, John Scott Whiteley.

York Minster’s Chamberlain, Dr Richard Shepherd, is one of the most frequently performed and broadcast composers of church music across the UK and United States. He continues to perform at York Minster, where his

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Advent and Christmas at York other carol concerts almost daily throughout Minster December. The busiest time of the year for York Minster is For York Minster, the Advent season offers a Christmas and the four weeks of Advent, a wonderful opportunity to welcome families, time of celebration and reflection. both to services and other fun activities hosted throughout the building. The annual Nativity The season of Advent commences with the service is thought to be the largest building of the Advent Wreath, which is one of the (if not the) largest advent wreaths in the unrehearsed nativity in the world, with up to country. Built in the week before Advent 250 children in all manner of costume – from Sunday (2 December 2012) the wreath is a Joseph and Mary to Power Rangers, Indiana three-metre diameter ring of foliage that is Jones and dragons – invited to join in a suspended beneath York Minster’s Central colourful celebration of the Christmas story. Tower. The wreath is built across a day by York Minster’s team of florists using foliage from York Minster Revealed their own gardens and from Dean’s Park The York Minster Revealed project is a five- (adjacent to the Minster), and hoisted into year project generously supported by a place, watched by children of the Minster £10.5m grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund School’s pre-prep department. The wreath (HLF), scheduled for completion in early features four one-metre high candles, one of summer 2016. It is the largest restoration and which is lit each Sunday in the run-up to conservation project of its kind in the UK. Christmas, with the final candle being lit on Christmas Day.

The start of Advent is marked by a candlelit service, the Advent Procession. The service starts with York Minster in darkness, with a single candle lit. From this single flame, the fire is spread with every member of the congregation (over a thousand) holding a candle, lighting the Minster in spectacularly atmospheric style as the choristers and clergy process around the Minster.

A sped-up film of 2011’s Advent Procession can be viewed on York Minster’s YouTube channel.

The York Minster Carol Concert is one of the busiest and most celebrated events in the calendar. Featuring the full York Minster Choir plus a brass band, for many people it is traditionally the start of the Festive season. As tickets are in such high demand, for the first time in 2012 there will be 2 concerts: 7th & 14th December.

York Minster also plays host to a number of

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State-of-the-art multi-media galleries, new lifetime opportunity to see the glass in the displays of historic collections and interactive Great East Window in its restored state up interpretations will create new learning close. The exhibition will be located in a opportunities for all ages. Also, improved specially built elliptical Orb which will sit in the access to the South Transept, Undercroft, East End of York Minster for three years – a Treasury and Crypt will totally transform the stunningly contemporary setting for one of the experience of visiting York Minster. best surviving examples of medieval art in the world. It is an exciting time at the Minster with the first part of York Minster Revealed to be launched in October 2012. The Undercroft and Treasury Work is currently underway to create a whole Throughout the project, training and new accessible exhibition space in the apprenticeships in traditional craft skills are Undercroft and Treasury beneath York Minster, being developed alongside award-winning set to open in Spring 2013. During Spring conservation studios, putting York on the 2012, archaeologists were excavating an area international map. During the warmer months where a lift was installed to take visitors down visitors can witness the stonemasons at work into the Undercroft, and they made some very in the Masons Lodge, which is situated near exciting finds, including human remains from the East End of the Minster. an early medieval Charnal pit and some intriguing post holes, possibly dating from the The Great East Window time of Viking York and just before the Norman Conquest, one of the least understood periods. One of the largest projects within York Minster Over 2012, the finds will be scientifically Revealed is the restoration of the Great East analysed to reveal their secrets. Window, a superb work of art created by John Thornton in the early 15th century, regularly credited as one of the finest and largest medieval stained glass windows in the world: England’s artistic equivalent to the Sistine Chapel.

The 117 panels which make up the window were removed in 2008, and in their place is hung the world’s highest resolution digital graphic, a nearly life-size replica of the window which is larger than a tennis court.

The window depicts the Book of Genesis at one side, the Book of Revelations at the other, and events from the Hebrew Bible in between. The original window cost £56, although John Thornton did receive a £10 bonus for finishing on time!

The window is currently being restored by York Glaziers’ Trust. The window is due to be reinstalled in 2015, but in the meantime, in October 2012, York Minster will open a new viewing space offering visitors a once-in-a-

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Spring 2013 will see the opening of the worship and an internationally-renowned Undercroft and Treasury: visitors can take an tourist hotspot every day of the year. inspirational journey into the underground chambers of the vast Undercroft and Treasury, To date, 2012 has been a very interesting year revealing York Minster’s past, present and for York Minster – in April, its Dean, the Very future. Dynamic, new interactive displays will Reverend Keith Jones retired, at which point reveal the significance behind York Minster’s the search started for a new Dean. However, most treasured artefacts as never before. holding the fort in the meantime is the Precentor, Canon Peter Moger, and the Exterior Works Chancellor, Canon Glyn Webster. The whole exterior of the 600-year old East The Dean and Canons are supported by End of York Minster is currently covered by several other members of the clergy, as well as scaffolding, providing easy access to the upper a team of vergers, under the watchful gaze of levels and roof where the masonry restoration head verger, Alex Carberry, who manages the work is currently underway. Accessed by a lift, day-to-day operations of York Minster, an the scaffold gives unique access to areas that operational team looking after the visitors, and will, in just four years’ time, only be visible from a veritable army of volunteer guides and ground level, as well as stunning views over florists. the City.

The work is being undertaken by York The Chancellor Minster’s dedicated team of stonemasons. Canon Glyn Webster is York Minster’s Comprising some of the best masons in the Chancellor. Although a senior figure within the world, these artisans are restoring and Church of England – he was appointed recreating not only the building’s historic Chaplain to Her Majesty the Queen in masonry, but also replacing some of the November 2011 and sits on both the grotesques that have adorned the Minster for Archbishops’ Council and the General Synod – hundreds of years, which have been eroded by he was also described as ‘twinkly and the weather. mischievous’ in a review in the Radio Times.

York Minster also has a proud tradition of training The Precentor new apprentice masons, to keep the stone Canon Peter Moger is York Minster’s masonry art very much alive – an essential part Precentor, a role which sees him planning and of maintaining and restoring this historic building. organising the daily and weekly worship at Members of the public can watch the stone- York Minster, including the recent Royal masons at work every day in an open workshop near the South door of York Minster.

The scaffolding, which provides access to the East End, is almost a work of art in itself, made up of 16 miles of tubing held together by 17,000 fittings.

The People of York Minster When you have such a magnificent building as York Minster, it is easy to overlook the people who make the Cathedral run as both a place of

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Maundy service. Canon Moger joined York the Diocese of York. Minster in 2010, having previously been the The Church of England is arranged Church of England’s National Worship geographically into 44 areas called Dioceses. Development Officer. He is also a keen Each diocese is under the care of a Bishop, musician, playing the organ and composing, and covers every part of England. So the working with the Royal School of Church Archbishop does what every other Bishop of Music. the Diocese does: he's responsible for the care and encouragement of the clergy and people Director of Music of the Diocese. The Diocese of York is one of the largest geographically in the Church of Robert Sharpe is a well-known organ recitalist England with 470 parishes. who joined York Minster in 2009 as its Director of Music, having moved to Yorkshire from The Archbishop works hard to ensure the Cornwall, where he held a similar position for smooth running of the Diocese of York within Truro Cathedral. Robert is responsible for all the Church of England. He is involved with the music performed during services at York confirmations in parish churches, the Minster, and leads the Minster Choir, including ordinations of deacons and priests. He works the young choristers from the Minster School. closely with the Suffragan Bishops, Indeed, his work with the Minster Choir has Archdeacons, Rural Deans, the Diocesan elevated it to become one of the top office and the Registry. Ccathedral choirs in the country, if not the world. Regarding National Police Memorial Day, the The Head Verger Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu said: Alex Carberry is York Minster’s Head Verger, managing a team of five vergers who assist the “We should never forget the work of our police clergy to see that everything is ready for service in our society, protecting citizens, services, and leading the choir and the clergy preserving the peace and serving others in to their places for services. The role draws its difficult situations. It is right that we pay tribute name from the rod with a silver top called a to their heroism and sacrifice in the line of duty. ‘verge’ which is carried as part of the We should be proud of our police and honour procession. those that have fallen.” The Archbishop of York Together with the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of York is a leading spokesman on behalf of the Church of England. He is also one of the Presidents of the General Synod and of the Archbishops’ Council. He is also Chairman and President of numerous other Church bodies. The role of the Archbishop of York is varied. He is Primate of England and Archbishop of the Province of York. He also leads the fourteen dioceses in the northern province of the Church of England.

A pastoral role The Archbishop of York is also the Bishop of

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The History of Minster Police

York Minster is one of seven Cathedrals in the world, which maintain their own constabulary or police force. The other six being, Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral; Canterbury Cathedral; Hereford Cathedral; Chester Cathedral; the Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano, more commonly known as St. Peter's Basilica in Rome (the Swiss Guard, a small force maintained by the Holy See, is responsible for the safety of the Pope, including the security of the Apostolic Palace); and Washington's National Cathedral (USA). Although not as well-known as the Swiss Guard, the Minster Police have served York Minster with loyal and distinguished service for many hundreds of years.

Between 1285 and 1839 York Minster had its own Liberty. The Liberty, known as the ‘Liberty of Saint Peter and Peter Prison,’ was the walled area which enclosed the Minster Close. Within the Liberty, the Dean and Chapter of York Minster held jurisdiction, and were able to appoint .

These officers, similar to parish constables, maintained law and order. Over time, the Liberty, which covered an area equating to a inhabitants living within the walled Liberty; third of the medieval City of York, had its own policing it was a difficult and sometimes coroners, justices of the peace, bailiffs and dangerous job. even a prison. The Liberty Constable may well have also Constables will have policed the Liberty for administered some of the punishments handed much of this time. Court records from 1740 out by the court. Officers certainly equipped indicate that the job of the constables of Liberty themselves with an array of weapons, some was as equally, if not more challenging, than it possibly used to mete out summary justice. is today. They record: The Minster Police have in their possession a flail, said to have belonged to a Mr J Strutt, the ‘Whereas grievous disturbances and disorders Liberty Constable in 1713. do frequently happen in the Cathedral church and within its Liberty, also the Constables of Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern day the said Minster Yard and officers belonging to policing, is said to have visited two bodies of the said Cathedral are often abused in men prior to the formation of the Metropolitan executing their office and endeavouring to Police Service (1829); the Thames River suppress these several disorders aforesaid.’’ Police and Liberty of St Peter and Peter Prison This certainly gives the impression that the Constables, with the latter, becoming the Minster was not held in reverence by all of the Minster Police. It could, therefore be

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reasonably argued that the Minster Police pre- Fire was to strike the Minster again, this time dates the Metropolitan Police Service, making on 31 December 2009. Fortunately, a Minster it the oldest continuing police service in the Police Officer discovered the fire, which had country, and possibly the world. started in the Cathedral’s stone yard. At the time, the Minster's ‘Great East Window’ was Following the fire of 1829, the Dean and being stored in the yard. Minster Police Chapter employed a constable to guard York officers, together with other members of staff Minster itself. The control of the Liberty passed and fire fighters, managed to move the to the Corporation of York in 1839. The Minster window's panels to safety; thereby saving one force maintained close links with York City of the most important examples of medieval Police, the body who now oversee the policing stained glass in the world. of the Liberty. This force served the city for over 130 years between 1836 and 1968, when it amalgamated with the East Riding of Today’s Minster Police Yorkshire Constabulary and North Riding of Today’s Minster Police, although unattested, Yorkshire Constabulary, to form the York and continue to fulfil their policing role with the North East Yorkshire Police. same dedication and determination of their predecessors. Currently the Minster employs The Dean and Chapter continued to employ its 10 Constables lead by a Head Constable. own Constables to protect the Minster. One Most officers are former armed services officer is believed to have been Thomas personnel. In 2001 their first female officer was Marshall, who served for around 25 years. The appointed. person appointed to replace Marshall, a gentleman named William Gladwin, became Officers wear a uniform similar to their Home the first officer to be associated with the term Office colleagues, a blue shirt, black tie, black ‘Minster Police.’ trousers and a blue NATO-style sweater with a York Minster Police patch worn on the left side An officer whose dedication is unquestionable, of the chest. Officers, when outside, wear a is that of Sergeant George Morley. He served black peaked cap but without the familiar diced for over 40 years, retiring as the Minster’s band, worn by regular police officers. The cap Chief Officer, when he was well into his badge is in the form of a shield with the seventies. crossed keys of St Peter, surmounted by a crown. Officers do not wear numerals on their Minster Police Officers continued to be sworn epaulettes, instead wearing the same shield in as Constables up until sometime between insignia as the cap badge. The Head the world wars, when they ceased to be Constable is distinguished by his wearing of a attested. The exact time of this change is white shirt, and epaulette insignia, similar to unclear. One explanation offered by a former that worn by a Police Inspector. officer, is that the Dean and Chapter had concerns that Minster officers could be drafted The main purpose of the Minster Police is to by York City Police in times of crisis, leaving provide security and ensure that the dignity of the Minster without sufficient protection. the Minster is upheld. In addition to patrolling the Minster and its environs, officers monitor This would prove to be prophetic. For on the CCTV. They are trained in first aid and monitor night of 9 July 1984, lightning struck the roof of the health and safety of staff and visitors. the south transept, starting a fire, which was to cause millions of pounds of damage. Due to the importance of the Minster, it is However, the quick action of a Minster Police regularly visited by dignitaries including senior Officer in raising the alarm, helped limit the church officials, government ministers and damage. royalty. The Minster Police regularly liaise with

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the local constabulary to ensure security and Constable McEwan (York Minster Police) during important visits, ceremonies and church displayed great courage and exposed services. themselves to considerable danger. Even for someone who has a good head for heights this Officers do not routinely carry handcuffs and would have been a frightening and alarming truncheons, as incidents of public order are experience’. Of course, such major incidents rare. They go about their work quietly and with are exceptionally rare. For the most part, the great patience. It is important, no matter the Minster Police go about their work responding issue, that the reverence and spiritual serenity to more routine matters; regularly dealing with of the Minster is not unduly disturbed. queries from visitors.

Having said this, there are times when this is Officers work out of their office, marked by two interrupted and the bravery and profession - old-fashioned truncheons, located in the choir alism of Minster Police Officers come to the aisle. Working 24/7, 365 days of the year, fore. In October 1989, a man jumped to his Minster Police officers are always on hand to death from the south west tower. At the inquest assist. Present during several of the great into the death of the individual, Her Majesty’s fires, their quick action at raising the alarm or Coroner for the York District commended three assisting the emergency services, has helped police officers, including a Minster Police to safeguard this great Cathedral. Officer, for their bravery. He recorded, ‘All three of the Police Officers who climbed the south With thanks to; west tower of the Minster, and in particular, John Key Sergeant Marchant (North Yorkshire Police) Br. Joseph Hobson Obl. CR © 2012

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History of Policing in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police was formed in 1974 as sub-postmaster Donald Skepper was gunned a result of the amalgamation of York and East down in his home by Donald Neilson. The Yorkshire Police with parts of the West Riding ‘Black Panther’ as he was known to the press Constabulary. was eventually hunted down and convicted in 1976, receiving five life sentences. Chief Constable, Robert Boyes, led the 1,277 strong force into the new era. On 27 May 1975, a bus carrying 45 women on a trip from Teesside to the Yorkshire Dales In an age of Biros and wooden truncheons the careered out of control down a steep hill, new chief had the task of transforming an crashing through the parapet of Dibbles Bridge establishment he deemed “inadequate.” in Wharfedale. The driver and 32 of his Without computers, emails and body armour, passengers were killed with the remaining 13 officers got by with the help of telephones and travellers seriously injured, resulting in the switchboard operators, VHF transmitter radios worst road accident in Britain at the time. and Pye pocket radios. In 1977 the new force tragically lost its first With information now available at our fingertips officer killed in the line of duty. Constable thanks to the internet and mobile technology, Norman Garnham was actually off-duty on 2 1974 seems a world away. There was still a March when he stopped a local youth following Police Women’s department with its own terms a domestic disturbance. Norman was stabbed of reference, rank structure and pay scales. and later died from his injuries. The youth was arrested a short time later. Progress was swift during Chief Constable Boyes’ reign and by the end of the year female In September, staff moved into the new police officers were given parity on pay and their headquarters at Newby Wiske. The official range of duties were expanded. By 1975 the opening was conducted on 21 October by the Police Women’s department was disbanded Lord Lieutenant, the Marquis of Normanby. and all officers integrated into a single force. In late 1977, Chief Constable Boyes handed In February 1974 the newly established NYP over to John Woodcock. A 60mph national experienced a baptism of fire. A major murder speed limit on single carriageway roads was investigation was launched when introduced during his 18 months in charge.

Shortly afterwards Chief Constable Woodcock left the force, moving to the same role with South Wales Police.

Kenneth Henshaw took the reins in 1979 and oversaw a period of innovation for the force. The Force Underwater Search Unit was created along with the introduction of hand- held radars and unmarked police cars on the A1.

More advances in technology followed us into the 1980s when money raised from the sale of Solberge Hall, the force training school, was Control Room, circa 1974

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Sgt David Winter at in what became known as the Prudom .

The murders sparked one of the biggest manhunts the country has known with more than 4,000 officers involved. Feelings of shock and outrage gripped the public who were kept updated by unprecedented press coverage. The search for the killer came to a dramatic end on 4 July when Barry Prudom shot himself at Malton Tennis and Bowling Club rather than surrender to the police. HQ and Road Traffic Division, 1955 In total there were 14 murders in North reinvested. The £130,000 raised paid for the Yorkshire in 1982, all of them solved. development of the CCTV department. The miners’ strike dominated 1984 with names On 28 August 1981 a badly decomposed like , Whitemoor and Gascoigne Wood female body was found in dense undergrowth becoming second nature to members of not at Sutton Bank. Pioneering new techniques at only NYP but also officers from Greater the Department of Medical Illustration in Manchester, the Metropolitan Police and Manchester were used to create a wax model Norfolk who provided much needed support in of the head in an attempt to identify her. difficult times. However, despite an intensive investigation, the cause of death was never established and, On Friday 6 July there were more than 4,000 in one of the force’s few unsolved mysteries, pickets at Whitemoor with a further 1,000 at her identity remains unknown. North . There were 57 Police Support Units each comprising 23 officers deployed to One of the force’s busiest and most tragic keep the strikers in check. years was 1982. January was a sign of things to come with serious flooding in York. River Officers in York will also remember 1984 for levels were 16.7 ft above normal with the Minster fire when a blaze started in the roof floodwaters also affecting Selby, Borough - of the south transept during the early hours of bridge and . 9 July, causing £3 million worth of damage.

On a lighter note, Pope John Paul II visited Chief Constable Henshaw’s eventful era came York in May attracting around 210,000 people to an end when he was replaced by Peter to the Knavesmire hoping to catch a glimpse of Nobes in 1985. him. The police operation, which took months to plan, was a resounding success with only Early on in Chief Constable Nobes’ tenure, one arrest on the day. People showed their taped interviews were introduced, as was the appreciation for the efforts of the officers Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984). The involved, spontaneously applauding them as following year saw the birth of the Crown they departed. Prosecution Service. Further new methods were put into practice later in the year when However, a month later, the visit of the Pontiff DNA examination was used by the force for the was a distant memory when two officers were first time. The new technique helped to trace murdered just six days apart. Constable David the killer of Barry Oldham whose dismembered Haigh was killed on 17 June at Norwood Edge body was found at Clay Bank near . near Harrogate, followed shortly afterwards by William Beggs, who was convicted of the

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murder, was freed on a technicality following conducted in the full glare of the media an appeal and has since been convicted of a spotlight. In what was the longest running similar offence in Scotland. siege of its type, a local man with access to several firearms barricaded himself into his The Home Office Large Major Enquiry System parent’s bungalow after an argument with his or HOLMES computer was launched in father. After a five-day stand-off, the man December 1988 when the body of farmer’s eventually gave himself up to police. wife Jayne Smith was discovered at Broats Farm near Malton. Her husband’s former In 1992 NYP reorganised, moving from four to fiancée, Yvonne Sleigtholme, was found guilty seven divisions but sadly it was destined to be of the murder and sentenced to life another year of tragedy. In the early hours of imprisonment. Sunday 7 June, Constable Sandy Kelly and Glenn Goodman made a Chief Constable David Burke began his new routine stop on a car they had followed from role in 1989, faced with a double murder at onto the A64. As they checked out on New Year’s day. It set the two occupants, a gun was produced and the tone for a difficult year with seven murders both officers were shot and badly wounded. in total, including three on the same day. Sandy recovered from his injuries but Glenn died later that same day in the operating A mother and daughter were found dead at theatre at St James’ Hospital in . More their home in while a youth than 1,000 mourners packed into Selby Abbey was stabbed to death on a camp site in to pay their respects at his funeral. Scarborough. Although unrelated, all three were solved. The investigation into Glenn’s death was conducted on an international scale and In August, another murder hunt and another resulted in the convictions of Michael O’Brien first for the force, when Brian Newcombe and Paul Patrick Magee. The operation was murdered Ingleton pensioner, Jack Shuttle - widely praised for its professionalism and worth. He went on the run to Scotland, where attention to detail, particularly in the he also killed 55-year-old widow, Margaret presentation of evidence and exhibits to the McConie. It is thought that the investigation court at the Old Bailey. into the deaths was the first time that forces from England and Scotland had combined in a Tragedy struck again later in the year when, on joint murder investigation under two separate 14 November, Constable Ken Moss set off in legal systems. Newcombe was arrested but pursuit of a stolen Vauxhall Astra on the A64 committed suicide in prison before he could near Malton. The Astra hit a lorry which, in turn stand trial. collided with the patrol car, leaving Ken badly injured and totally blind. A dramatic year took another twist when a pipe bomb exploded at the Penguin bookshop in In 1993, an ingenious plan to overcome the York, followed closely by the discovery of a continual problem of manpower shortages saw suspected IRA arms cache near Scarborough. the introduction of cardboard policemen. As a The weapons were found in the run up to the deterrent to shoplifters, one of the new recruits Conservative Party’s Central Council Con - went on duty at Morrisons in Ripon. He was ference at the Spa. However, thanks to stolen shortly after his shift began! increased security measures, including air cover and sea patrols around the coast, the In May 1995, NYP dominated the front pages conference passed without incident. again in the aftermath of the Dunkeswick air crash. The Knight Air Services flight to The Pickering siege of June 1991 was Aberdeen from Leeds/Bradford Airport en -

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countered problems shortly after take-off and water prompting the force to commit to crashed onto open ground, killing all the permanently staffing three flood centres with occupants on board. The police recovery most officers working 12-hour shifts. operation involved 400 staff over several days, assisted by the other emergency services, yet By then, NYP was also committed to leading again putting NYP at the forefront of the Operation Packet, an investigation into letter national news agenda. bombs being distributed indiscriminately around the country which eventually involved In the days following the air disaster, Family 12 other forces. The letter bomber was later Liaison Officers were used for the first time and traced and detained at Her Majesty’s Pleasure. the incident became the catalyst for the development of NYP’s current FLO system. On 28 February 2001, the unforgettable images of the rail disaster By 1996, NYP had moved on to ASP batons, dominated the front pages of the national rigid handcuffs and were the first force to train press. Ten people were killed and 76 injured and equip officers with CS spray. when a southbound GNER passenger train hit a Land Rover trailer which was on the line, NYP also claimed another first with the before colliding head-on with a coal train opening of the country’s only joint civil and travelling north. military police station at Catterick Garrison. Once again, the force displayed its ability to Chief Constable Burke’s busy time in charge deal with major incidents and co-ordinate came to an end when he announced his multi-agency working. NYP’s response and retirement in 1998. He was replaced by David subsequent criminal investigation was widely Kenworthy, who launched the Major praised as the Land Rover’s driver, Gary Hart, Boundary Review programme, which was jailed for five years. ultimately led to the creation of the current organisational structure of Local Area Policing. The year ended much as it had begun with the remains of a young woman found in Askham The re-structuring resulted in the removal of Richard on 2 November. the mounted police section on economic grounds, with the horses sold to Dublin police. With very little on which to base an investigation and the identity of the victim The Millennium came and went and was unknown, the chances of finding the killer remembered for being one of the biggest non- looked slim. However, as a result of excellent events in history. However the new century detective work, and some good fortune, a man began in eventful fashion for the force. was convicted of her murder and a further killing in London. In October, two schoolgirls from Leeds were washed away in Stainforth Beck near Settle. The long-awaited Airwave communications The incident attracted national media attention system arrived in January 2002, initially at as search teams scoured the water and river Scarborough then across the force during the banks in a desperate attempt to find them. One following six months. of the bodies was found two days later, however it was several weeks before the In October 2002, Della Cannings took charge second body was recovered. of the force, now boasting more officers than ever before. Police Community Support November witnessed some of the worst Officers were introduced in what was to be a flooding in the country for many years. Vast busy era for the new Chief Constable. areas of , York and Selby were under

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2003 saw NYP’s Automatic Number Plate drafted in from as far away as as Recognition Team established, targeting hundreds of environmental protesters laid travelling criminals who use the county’s roads siege to Drax and power stations. to further their illegal activities. The new Officers successfully prevented more than 600 technology ensured officers could identify protesters from accessing the power stations, when and where criminals were using the which provide seven per cent of Britain’s roads and respond accordingly. electricity.

On 19th March 2004, officers arrested 29 Chief Constable Cannings, who was awarded protesters at the Menwith Hill RAF base near the Queen’s Police Medal, ended her five Harrogate. 150 people attended the years in charge on 16 May 2007 when she demonstration with the intention of stopping retired. workers getting in and out of the site. They also blocked the highway in protest over the war in She handed over to Grahame Maxwell who Iraq, however access to the site was took over, armed with an impressive 25 years maintained at all times, thanks to the efforts of of policing experience behind him. officers from NYP. A busy start saw NYP thrust into the national In May 2005, killer Mark Hobson was media spotlight on August 8. An RAF Puma sentenced to in helicopter carrying 12 military personnel Prison after pleading guilty to two double- crashed near Catterick Garrison, claiming the murders. Hobson had killed his girlfriend, her lives of the captain and a member of his crew. sister and later, an elderly couple, before his arrest following a praiseworthy NYP In 2007, a Capacity and Capability Review investigation. The trial judge recommended he looked into ways in which to make best use of should never be released, adding: “the resources, saving the force £9 million in the damage you have done is incalculable.” process.

The following month, Jenny Nicholl went Operation Anvil, a joint initiative under North missing and her murder was solved by an NYP Yorkshire’s 95 Alive Road Safety Partnership, investigation team. Although her body has yet was launched on 18 March 2008. Using to be discovered, David Hodgson was charged methods of enforcement and education, the with her murder and eventually jailed in scheme’s objective was to create a safer road February 2008 for a minimum of 18 years. The environment for all users. Operation Anvil judge praised the efforts of the officers reinforced NYP’s commitment to safer roads in involved. North Yorkshire and improved driver behaviour. The year ended on a positive note when Operation Delivery+ was launched in October May 2008 saw the successful conclusion of a 2005. Aimed at tackling anti-social and five year joint operation between NYP and disorderly behaviour, criminal damage and . The investigation violence, the six month operation was hailed resulted in the conviction of six men and one as a major success, showing immediate woman, making up a serious organised crime results. group whose activities included money laundering, obtaining false passports and . NYP was a vital part of two major operations in summer 2006. Police Support Units from 29 The criminals, who hailed from the North forces throughout the UK were successfully Yorkshire and West Mercia areas, were deployed to prevent a potentially catastrophic investigated in connection with in excess disruption to the National Grid. Officers were of £5 million from UK and foreign banks as well

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as obtaining false passports. Enquiries were December 2008 saw the launch of NYP’s focused not only on the actual thefts but the Policing Pledge on the set of Heartbeat. The subsequent laundering of the stolen monies Policing Pledge is a 10-point promise on the through company and offshore accounts. The level of service customers can expect. This is offenders appeared before Worcester and part of their commitment to a national standard Crown Courts and pleaded guilty to of service to the communities in North their involvement. Yorkshire.

In the same month, Joshua David Cook of Following the retirement of Grahame Maxwell, Scarborough was sentenced at Leeds Crown Tim Madgwick was appointed as Temporary Court for the murder and sexual assault of 22- Chief Constable in May 2012. month-old Charlie Johnson. He was given two life sentences, with the recommendation that Mr Madgwick is a highly regarded member of he serve no less than 18 years and placed on the service, having risen through the ranks the sex offenders register for life. Charlie died during his 23-year career. on 17 May in Hull Royal Infirmary after suffering serious head injuries at a house in In what are uncertain times for policing as a Scarborough. whole, with the appointment of Police and Crime Commissioners on the horizon, Mr In October, Operation Drystone was launched. Madgwick is determined to continue providing With the aim of tackling crime affecting quality the best service possible, ensuring that North of life in communities across the county, the Yorkshire and the City of York remains one of initiative began with a series of dawn raids the safest counties to live in. Whether across the City of York. More than 60 police patrolling city estates or country villages, officers and 18 PCSOs took part in the first coastal towns or moorland farms, the aim is phase of what is the largest operation of its the same, to continue to encourage safer kind ever seen in North Yorkshire. 30 neighbourhoods by delivering modern policing properties were searched in total, 29 suspects in a traditional way. arrested and suspected stolen property and cash seized worth more than £150,000. Chief Constable Grahame Maxwell made the first arrest.

In November 2008, Grahame Maxwell was honoured with the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of his distinguished service to policing. He was commended for his efforts with Cleveland, South Yorkshire and North Yorkshire Police, as well as his human trafficking lead role with the Association of Chief Police Officers. T / Chief Constable Tim Madgwick

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Newby Wiske, North Yorkshire Police Headquarters The estate remained in the family until 1921 when it was sold to Albert Ernest Doxford, a shipping magnate from Durham. The property underwent a programme of modernisation, with electricity and central heating installed. Doxford also added some personal touches to the house, some of which remain to this day. Beneath the cantilever staircase remains an operational circular radiator which the Doxford family had obtained from one of their ships.

Two ornamental lions Doxford brought with him from his former home, Grindon Hall near Sunderland, still stand guard outside the main Newby Wiske entrance. One bearing the scars of being dropped on arrival at Newby Wiske.

Newby Wiske Hall, a grade II listed building, In 1935, a pair of Cypress trees were planted was constructed in the 17th Century by outside the front entrance to mark the silver Northumbrian landowner William Reveley. He jubilee of King George V. The trees were cut built the house in 1684 and moved in the down in 2005 following storms. following year with his wife who hailed from the Wylie family, part owners of the manor of Following Doxford’s death in 1937, his wife Newby Wiske. Reveley lived in the hall until his continued to run the estate until it was death in 1725 and some of his work exists purchased by the Home Office in 1949 for today in the central part of the house. £13,000.

The ownership of the hall in the ensuing years The hall was reconstructed and opened as a is somewhat unclear, however, according to district police training centre in 1954. During Langdale’s ‘Topographical Dictionary of the late 1950s, the original grounds were Yorkshire’, Newby Wiske Hall was, in 1822, the transformed into playing fields with most of the property of Colonel William Mitford, a famous work being undertaken by prisoners from Greek historian. jail.

In 1827 William Rutson, a businessman from Liverpool acquired some land in the manor of Newby Wiske. In 1829 he acquired the hall, and a year later the remainder of the land, bringing the entire estate into the hands of a single owner for the first time. Rutson reconstructed the building adding wings, windows and much of the ornate plasterwork and decorative features which remain to this day. Rutson’s initials were placed above the porch and also etched into some of the bricks manufactured on the estate during his occupancy. The clay for the brickwork was quarried from the area which now forms the lake in the grounds. Newby Wiske

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The hall and its grounds were purchased by Many original features still grace the building North Yorkshire Police in 1976 as the new today. Above the fireplace in conference room Force Headquarters. After alterations and 2 is a sectioned mirror which dates back to the additions, members of police staff took up late 1700’s, when only small panes of glass occupancy on 26 September 1977. Newby could be made using hand blown cylinders cut Wiske Hall was officially opened as North lengthways and flattened out. Yorkshire Police Headquarters on 21 October 1977 by her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant, The Marquis of Normanby.

Police history kindly supplied by Adam Love, North Yorkshire Police. Photographs kindly supplied by Dean and Chapter of York, Minster Police, North Yorkshire Police and Anderson Photography. With thanks.

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In honour of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice

Throughout the United Kingdom there are many groups and memorials to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. These groups or trusts have been established by police officers or members of the public who have been affected by the death of an officer. The following pages give a description of some of the main family support groups, police charities and memorial sites that honour fallen officers. National Police Memorial Day Established to; • Remember police officers who have been killed or died on duty • Demonstrate to relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers that their sacrifice is not forgotten • Recognise annually the dedication to duty and courage displayed by officers

National Police Memorial Day is a registered charity and was founded by Kent Police Sergeant Joe Holness following the killing of one of his colleagues, Constable Jon Odell at Margate in December 2000. Joe said at the time that the death of Jon had “deeply affected everyone in Kent Police” and it became his ambition that there should be a National Memorial Service to remember all fallen officers.

He specifically wanted it to honour colleagues who have been killed or died on duty to demonstrate to relatives, colleagues and friends of fallen officers that their sacrifice is not forgotten and to recognise annually the dedication to duty and courage displayed by police officers. Joe Holness embarked on a tireless campaign and his quiet determination finally paid dividends in 2004 with the inaugural service taking place in London at St Paul’s Cathedral.

The day has grown to be an important event, regarded by Government and Royalty as the primary police charity to honour and remember our fallen colleagues. HRH the Prince of Wales became the Patron in 2006. National Police Memorial Day takes place annually and rotates around the four countries of the United Kingdom.

Joe Holness was deservedly presented with the QPM in 2008; both he and his wife Sharon strive inspirationally all year raising money and keeping in touch with the families of fallen officers. For many, the day has become an annual pilgrimage to recognise the best of all human qualities – selfless and devoted courage.

If you wish to make a donation, please make cheques payable to “The National Police Memorial Day” and send to:

National Police Memorial Day Accounts Department Federation House Highbury Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7UY T: 07843 293958 [email protected] www.nationalpolicememorialday.org

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Police Dependants’ Trust (PDT) The Police Dependants’ Trust was established in 1966 following the murder of three Metropolitan Police Officers by armed criminals, and an initial gift of £100,000 from the late Sir Billy Butlin.

The Police Dependants’ Trust exists to assist in cases of need: dependants of police officers or former police officers who die or have died as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty; and police officers or former police officers who are, or have been incapacitated as a result of an injury received in the execution of duty.

We also make grants to charities that have as their objective the relief of sickness, or mental and physical disabilities, of police officers, or former police officers. For example, the Trust has given grants to both the Southern and Northern Police Convalescent Homes towards the cost of the building extensions.

Applications are normally made through the local welfare department or Police Federation Branch Board. Should you experience difficulties, please contact the Trust.

Chairman - Terry Spence, QPM, Police Dependants’ Trust Office, 3 Mount Mews, High Street, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2SH T: 0208 941 6907 F: 0208 979 4323 [email protected] www.pdtrust.org

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The Royal Ulster Constabulary - Police Service of Northern Ireland Benevolent Fund (RUC-PSNI Benevolent Fund)

For over four decades, the RUC Benevolent Fund has addressed the needs of the wider police family in Northern Ireland. It could be argued that no other police Benevolent Fund within the UK has endured similar suffering, pain or grief over a sustained period of time.

Within the Fund we pride ourselves on being able to deliver a wide spectrum of benefits and assistance to our widows and dependants, retired colleagues, serving members and student officers.

From those early days in 1969 when members of the public donated money to be used for the comfort of injured officers, our Fund has developed from this firm foundation enabling us to extend our help to include a wide range of services from grants, financial assistance and rehabilitation facilities to leisure support in the form of our holiday apartments in Portrush and by 2010, Kesh Co Fermanagh.

In May of this year, to enable the Fund to continue to evolve within the ever changing police family, the Management Committee decided that in view of recent events the time was right to reconsider the title of the Fund. It was therefore agreed that the RUC Benevolent Fund should evolve to include PSNI within the title.

It is therefore now entitled, The Royal Ulster Constabulary-Police Service of Northern Ireland Benevolent Fund (RUC-PSNI Benevolent Fund).

The Fund continues to support ex members of the RUCGC, PSNI, widows/partners and dependants thereof, injured and disabled officers, as well as members of the PSNI who find themselves in financial hardship or difficulty. In all instances a case of need must be identified.

Charity The Royal Ulster Constabulary - Police Service of Northern Ireland Benevolent Fund (Charity No. XN48380) is a charity that aims to address the most deserving cases. All the requests that come before the Management Committee are confidential and each case is very carefully considered on its merits.

Funds As we are a charity, the work of the Fund depends on voluntary donations. All contributions, great or small, are most appreciated. If you or your team wish to support the Fund we can be contacted as follows:

RUC-PSNI Benevolent Fund PFNI, 77 - 79 Garnerville Road BELFAST BT4 2NX T: 028 9076 4215 [International 44 28 9076 4215] Fax: 028 90761549 [email protected] ruc-psnibenevolentfund.com

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Widows’ Association The RUC GC Widows’ Association was formed in 1980 to promote, through their affinity with each other, health, leisure and companionship for police widows. The primary aim of the association is to improve the quality of life for police widows and their families.

The Association was formed to support widows coping with their children in welfare and educational matters where necessary. The aim of the central committee of the association is to organise events and provide comfort and support for widows and their families. The central committee members are elected from within the association and meet on a frequent basis.

RUC George Cross Widows' Association Maryfield Complex, 100 Belfast Road, Holywood, Co. Down, BT18 9QY T: 028 9039 3562 [email protected] www.rucgcwidowsassociation.org.uk

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation The Foundation was created by virtue of Section 70 of the Police (NI) Act 2000 for the purpose of “marking the sacrifices and honouring the achievements of the Royal Ulster Constabulary”. It commenced work in December 2001. The functions of the Foundation allow it to look back on a long, proud history of policing and to look forward by supporting current serving officers. In particular, it will remember sacrifice and service and preserve the name of the RUC GC in the policing world. In April 2002 the Foundation was privileged and pleased to announce that HRH The Prince of Wales had agreed to become it's Patron. Chairman of the Foundation, Mr Jim McDonald believed that the news would help bring comfort to former RUC officers, injured and disabled members and bereaved relatives. He said: “It is a tremendous tribute to all the police family in Northern Ireland. I am delighted The Prince of Wales has agreed to maintain a Royal link to the Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation.” To mark the foundation of the Royal Ulster Constabulary on 1 June 1922 the Trustees of the Foundation have declared the first Sunday in June each year to be “Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Day”. An inter-denominational church service held on this day will celebrate the service and sacrifice of the RUC family and remind the wider community that the peace they now enjoy was bought at a cost. A specially composed “RUCGC Prayer” will be read at this and other appropriate police welfare events. It is intended that this service will be an annual event. Admission will be by ticket only and tickets may be obtained by email or by phone from the RUCGC Foundation Office after 1 April. A maximum of four tickets will be issued for each application.

Memorial Garden The Garden, which is situated at Brooklyn, 65 Knock Road, Belfast, provides a major tribute to policing in Ireland. It, in particular, marks the service and sacrifice of RUC officers and offers a unique three- dimensional experience unparalleled anywhere in the world. The Royal Ulster Constabulary GC Garden has moved away from the traditional concept of a war memorial, adopting a more contemporary aspect and allows people to take different experiences from their visits. It includes an historical walk, featuring benches and plaques to create what designers are calling a “history timeline” marking important dates in the history of the RUC. The needs of the disabled, visually impaired, hard of hearing and other specialist groups are accommodated in the new garden. In the more private part of the garden, a “Roll of Honour” inscribed on granite tablets, includes names of all officers who died: in service as a direct result of terrorism; in service but not directly related to terrorism; out of service but directly related to terrorism and staff who died as a result of terrorism. Commemorative plaques also acknowledge the support given to the RUC by the Ulster , the Armed Services, the Emergency Services and Support Services, and the wider Police Family. The list of names commences on 1st June 1922 and ends on 3rd November 2001 after which the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC changed to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The George Cross Foundation has responsibility for the upkeep of this Garden and will also have responsibility for a new purpose built police museum, which will be erected beside the Garden. 2012 marks the 90th anniversary of the formation of the RUC GC and a series of events are planned to mark its service to the community. For information email [email protected] Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation 65 Knock Road, Belfast, BT5 6LE T: 028 9070 0116 [email protected] www.rucgcfoundation.org

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Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Parents’ Association Supporting the parents of murdered Police Officers.

The R.U.C GC Parents’ Association was formed in 2003.

Parents of R.U.C Officers who have been murdered as a direct result of terrorist action during the troubles have come together and formed an association for mutual support.

The Association works on a regional basis and offers an active programme of social events for members which provides much needed opportunities for social contact.

Aims: The R.U.C GC Parents’ Association was established to: • Ensure that parents of murdered R.U.C Officers receive due recognition of their loss • Provide welfare and support • Provide a range of activities aimed at the social support of parents • Act as a point of reference for parents and as a point of referral for outside bodies • Facilitate services which address the psychological and physical legacy of trauma and to arrange for the practical needs of parents to be met

Activities include: • Monthly support meetings • Group holidays • Remembrance services • Social support activities • Advice and information • Research / reports • Talks • Weekend breaks • Any other activities for the support of the members

Patron Sir Ronnie Flanagan GBE, MA

For further information, please contact; R.U.C GC Parents’ Association 100 Belfast Road, Holywood Co. Down, BT18 9QY T: 028 9039 3556

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Northern Ireland Disabled Police Officers Association The Association's objectives are to promote the relief and benefit of the members of the Disabled Police Officers Association of Northern Ireland (hereinafter called the Association) who have received serious personal injury whether physical or mental whilst in service with the Royal Ulster Constabulary, the Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve or the Police Service of Northern Ireland by the provision of rehabilitation with the object of preserving and protecting the health of and improving the conditions of life of such members of the Association.

The DPOA was established in May 1983 by a small number of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and Royal Ulster Constabulary Reserve who had been maimed and injured as a result of the ‘Troubles’. Set up originally as a support group whereby officers who had sustained serious injury on duty could get together and share their experiences and support each other. Formerly constituted in 1989 with Charity status the Association continued to grow.

Many changes occurred over the next 12 years; including the disbandment of the Royal Ulster Constabulary and the birth of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, this necessitated the changing of the original Constitution to include members of the PSNI. 16th June 2001 saw the end of the old DPOA, to be replaced the following day by the DPOA NI. A newly restructured charitable organisation established. Governed by a board of Directors trained in the running of a charitable organization and co-ordinated by a full time professional business manager the Association is recognized by its peer groups as a model of good practice.

The current membership of the DPOA comprises 240 members. Many have suffered appalling injuries not only at the hands of terrorists but also while carrying out normal policing duties. Our injured officers are from all backgrounds possible, men and women, Catholic and Protestant who were serving ALL sections of the community. People who put their lives (and the lives of their families) in danger of terrorist attack, both on and off duty, simply by joining the Police Force to serve the community. Support is also available for the 225 spouses, carers and dependents of the members, often the carers are forgotten, lives become irrevocably changed and many wives become primary carers for disabled husbands and indeed in some cases husbands for wives.

The Disabled Police Officers Association is a registered Charity - Number XR12274 and a Company Limited by Guarantee NI 43461. Various projects are grant aided by the Northern Ireland Police Fund, the European Union Special Support Programme for Peace and Reconciliation through the Community Foundation NI, the Community Relations Council and by voluntary donations.

DPOANI Maryfield Complex 100 Belfast Road, Holywood Belfast, BT18 9QY T: 028 9039 3575 [email protected] www.dpoani.org

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Scottish Police Memorial The Scottish Police Memorial was created from a vision by the families and the service to provide a fitting tribute to those police officers lost in the line of duty. It is a tribute to the price paid for protecting society. The memorial serves as a tangible indication for those left behind.

The Scottish Police Memorial is an everlasting symbol located within the grounds of the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan Castle in Fife

The names of deceased officers are engraved on marble; some dating back as far as 1770. It is the first time, in Scotland, that their sacrifice has been publicly recognised and displayed.

The Scottish Police College provides the complete national police training package for every rank throughout their career. It was therefore deemed appropriate that this location was chosen to provide a continual reminder of these sacrifices.

Persons wishing to visit the memorial can do so between 0900-1700 daily.

The Scottish Police Memorial Trust T: 01563 551819 [email protected] www.spmt.org.uk

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Care of Police Survivors (COPS) COPS is a UK registered charity dedicated to helping the families of police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, rebuild their lives. It aims to ensure that survivors have all the help they need to cope with such a tragedy, and that they remain part of the police family.

COPS enable survivors to help survivors. Only another survivor can fully understand what new survivors endure, and that shared experience is the basis for the peer support programme.

COPS aims to build a network of survivors throughout the UK. The extent of help provided will be controlled by the new survivor. Sometimes an understanding listener is needed. Sometimes more practical help is required. Whatever the need, COPS will be able to put survivors in touch with those who truly understand.

COPS is independent of the police service. It is operated entirely by survivors caring for other survivors.

COPS was founded in March 2003 by Jim McNulty and Christine Fulton. Jim was a retired police officer from Strathclyde Police. Christine is the widow of PC Lewis Fulton who was murdered on duty in Glasgow in 1994. Christine’s experience of that tragedy gave her a unique understanding of the overwhelming grief and confusion that is encountered by new survivors. Current president, Sue Brace, makes contact with the survivors of every new line of duty death, explaining what COPS does and inviting survivors to make contact when they are ready for such support.

Care Of Police Survivors (COPS), PO Box 26101, Kilmarnock, KA3 2YQ T: 0870 744 2586 F: 0870 744 2587 [email protected] www.ukcops.org

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The Gurney Fund for Police Orphans The Fund exists to provide financial support for the care and education of children of deceased or incapacitated police officers from the subscribing forces in England and Wales.

Assistance and Activities A weekly allowance, distributed quarterly, is paid to the parent/guardian with whom the child resides. Further assistance, in the form of grants, may also be available for training and other educational purposes.

Beneficiaries are invited to attend any events arranged by the Fund.

Assistance may be available from primary through to higher education and, for the latter, may include grants towards fees, equipment and books.

The Gurney Fund for Police Orphans, 9 Bath Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3NU T: 01903 237256 www.gurneyfund.org

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The St George’s Police Trust The St George’s Police Trust aims to provide financial assistance to needy persons, one of whose parents are or were serving officers contributing to the St George’s Police Trust and are now deceased or wholly incapacitated from earning a living.

The charity was formed as a result of a merger of the Northern Police Orphans Trust and the St George’s Fund, both of which were founded by Catherine Gurney, OBE. The Trust is funded primarily through donations from serving police officers in Scotland, the North of England and North Wales. Further income is received through collection boxes in police station, donations from the public and legacies.

Applications for assistance should be made through a Force Occupational Health and Welfare department or Police Federation Representative.

St George’s Police Trust, St Andrews, Harlow Moor Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0AD. T: 01423 504448 [email protected] www.stgeorgespolicetrust.org

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The Police Memorial Trust The Police Memorial Trust is a charitable organisation based in London. The trust’s objective is to erect memorials to police officers killed in the line of duty, on the spot where they met their death to act as a permanent reminder to the public of the sacrifice they made.

The Police Memorial Trust was the brainchild of film producer, Michael Winner after the fatal shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher (April 17, 1984). Mr Winner wrote a letter to the editor of The Times newspaper, suggesting a memorial be erected in WPC Fletcher’s honour. After receiving donations from members of the public Michael Winner created the Police Memorial Trust in 1984. The trust’s first memorial was to WPC Fletcher. It was unveiled by the then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in St James’s Square London at the site of the shooting.

The Trust’s third memorial, and the first to be erected outside London, was sited at the seafront at Frinton-on-Sea in Essex. This was the spot where PC Brian Bishop was fatally shot by an armed robber on August 22, 1984. PC Bishop’s memorial was unveiled by then Home Secretary, Douglas Hurd, on February 19, 1986.

A number of memorials in honour of police officers killed on duty have been placed throughout the United Kingdom. The National Police Memorial, sited in St. James’s Park at the junction of Horse Guards Road and The Mall, was unveiled on April 26, 2005 by Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the Police Memorial Trust.

Police Memorial Trust, 219 Kensington High Street, London, W8 6BD T: 020 7734 8385 F: 020 7602 9217 [email protected]

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Police Roll of Honour Trust Remembering police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

The Trust is a registered charity founded in 2000 with the following objectives:

1. To foster good citizenship for the benefit of the public at large by the construction and maintenance of a Roll of Honour in remembrance of every police officer killed in the line of duty.

2. To advance the education of the public, and in particular the police, in the history of officers killed in the line of duty and officer safety by the maintenance of a comprehensive archive of information available to the public.

3. To relieve the need, in particular the emotional suffering, of bereaved families and friends of police officers who die or have died as a result of an injury received in the line of duty, by the provision of resources and services including care and support, advice and information.

The Trust aims to name and honour every United Kingdom police officer who has died on or as a result of duty since the earliest days of professional law enforcement over three centuries ago. We are committed to providing a Book of Remembrance and the engraving of fallen officers’ names on a police memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum.

Police Roll of Honour Trust, PO Box 999, Preston, PR4 5WW T: 0300 123 7130 [email protected] www.policerollofhonour.org.uk

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We will not forget Tragically, each year the number of names added to the Police Roll of Honour continues to grow. Behind every name added to the list are proud family, friends and colleagues mourning their loss with dignity, pride and countless stories. It is through these stories and gathering together at the National Police Memorial Day service that we can all pay our respects to those who have been killed, or died, on duty.

Today we celebrate all the UK police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. Their self-sacrifice, bravery, dedication to duty, love of family, community and country will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace.

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Ian Dibell Police Constable Essex Police Died 9 July 2012, aged 41

Whilst off duty in Clacton-on-Sea Constable Dibell had cause to intervene in an incident close to his home. Protecting the public from an armed male he sustained fatal gunshot wounds.

Constable Dibell was a popular policeman who had served in Clacton since 2009, having spent eight years prior to this as an officer in Colchester.

Chief Constable Barker-McCardle paid personal tribute to Constable Dibell praising his ‘incredible devotion to his community’.

In a tribute given earlier this year he said: “Ian was an extraordinary man doing an extraordinary job. He was proud of his family’s police service, proud to be an Essex Police officer and proud to serve the community in which he lived.

“He was personable, charming, always immaculately dressed and very popular with his colleagues.

“Ian’s tragic death reminds us all that it’s not the uniform that makes a police officer but the instinctive, brave and selfless help to others.

“I have no doubt that Ian knew of the danger he was facing when he stepped in to protect a member of the public whilst off duty and without any thought for his own safety.

“He had an incredible devotion to his community - a devotion which led to his paying the ultimate price.”

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Preston Gurr Police Inspector Metropolitan Police Died 28 April 2012, aged 53

Having finished duty after a night shift Inspector Gurr travelled home on his motorcycle from Westminster Borough. Just before 7.30am he was involved in a collision with a car at a junction in Mitcham. He sustained fatal injuries when he came off of his motorcycle.

A wonderful father, a great husband and a best friend is how Inspector Gurr who tragically died in a bike crash has been described.

Former colleague Tim Barnes, said: “I was at West End Central when I first joined the Met and Preston was always an excellent example to others, always helpful and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of meeting or working with him.”

A colleague at his police station in Westminster said: “He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all of the team and other colleagues at Westminster. He was always going on about his recipes and love of food. He was so close to retirement as well and to be taken from us so soon is such a great shame for the police and more importantly his family.”

Inspector Gurr’s widow, Debbie said: “It is hard to describe the utter loss and devastation we feel over the death of Preston. He was a wonderful father to Aidan and Kym and a great husband and best friend to me. We cannot imagine life without him and wish we could turn back the clock so he could be with us still.

“Policing was in his blood as his brother Robert is also with the Metropolitan Police Service, and I know how much he was liked and respected by friends and colleagues. It is hard to accept that someone who stood for so much good in life is no longer here.”

Preston is survived by his wife and their two children.

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David John Rathband Police Constable Northumbria Police Died 29 February 2012, aged 44

On Sunday 4th July 2010 Constable Rathband was stationary in a patrol car, single crewed, on the outskirts of Newcastle. A lone gunman approached and using a shotgun shot David twice through the vehicle windows, leaving him for dead the gunman fled. David underwent extensive medical treatment, his eyesight couldn’t be saved but he recovered and remained a police officer with Northumbria Police.

David was previously a Special Constable, joining Northumbria Police as a Police Constable in 2000. In 2006 he became a traffic officer.

Constable Rathband, who started his career on Wearside, captured the respect of the nation after showing outstanding bravery following the shooting in July 2010.

Sadly on the 29th February 2012, he was found dead at his home in Blyth, Northumberland.

Northumbria Police Chief Constable Sue Sim said: “David showed outstanding bravery in what was a terrifying situation. He was a dedicated officer who acted in the best traditions of the police service.”

David is survived by his wife and their two children.

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Karen Paterson Detective Constable Cambridgeshire Constabulary Died 6 January 2012, aged 43

Detective Constable Paterson was fatally injured in a car crash as she travelled in to work to report for duty.

She was stationed at Thorpe Wood police station in Peterborough and also worked out of Bridge Street police station as a schools liaison officer. She joined Cambridgeshire Constabulary in 1997 after transferring from which she joined in 1987.

Karen had worked as a police officer in the Peterborough area for several years. During her time in the force, Karen worked as a schools liaison officer at the city’s Bridge Street Police Station.

Oz Merrygold, deputy general secretary of the Cambridgeshire Police Federation, said that “DC Paterson was a highly respected officer and that her colleagues had been left devastated by her death.”

Mr Merrygold said: “The sudden and tragic death of Karen has come as a devastating shock to her work colleagues. “Karen was highly regarded by her colleagues.”

Cambridgeshire Chief Constable Simon Parr said: “DC Karen Peterson’s death has been a shock to us all and my thoughts are with her family and colleagues as they come to terms with this tragic news. Karen was an extremely popular member of the force and the sheer number of messages of condolence from officers, staff and other work colleagues pays tribute to this.”

Karen is survived by her husband and two sons.

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Andrew James Stokes Detective Constable Greater Manchester Police Died 3 January 2012, aged 46

Detective Constable Stokes was on duty when he collapsed and died of heart failure.

He originally joined Police, working in St Helens Division at Prescott before transferring to Greater Manchester Police.

Andy joined in July 1988 and was posted to Prescot where he became the community beat officer for Whiston. Here he made numerous arrests and received a number of commendations.

Andy then went on to a divisional plain clothes unit tackling drug dealers and licensing issues and was later posted to a divisional CID. He then moved to the Regional Crime Squad, North Wales Office, before returning to the CID in Merseyside. Here, Andy received a number of commendations and was nominated in 2005 for the Annual Jane’s Police Review Awards. Together with his Detective Sergeant, they came runner up.

In 2005, he was seconded to the newly formed RIC (Regional Intelligence Cell) as a member of the surveillance team. In 2006 he was involved in the investigation and highly successful prosecutions that came from Operation Overt. He continued to work as a surveillance officer in what has now become the North West Counter Terrorism Unit.

He was a dedicated, professional and incredibly loyal officer whose commitment to public service was truly outstanding. He had a fantastic sense of humour and was highly motivated.

Andy’s team Sergeant said: “He is going to be such a massive loss, not only to my team but the organisation as a whole. A truly wonderful man.”

Andy is survived by his wife and two children.

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Neil Jeffrys Police Constable Strathclyde Police Died 2 November 2011, aged 49

Constable Jeffrys died of injuries sustained on 16 August 2002, while driving an unmarked police car at Loch Lomond, which was struck head on by a vehicle on the wrong side of the road, killing his colleague Constable Jim Clarke, and causing head injuries from which he remained hospitalised until his death.

Neil had joined the Force in August 1982 and at the time of his injury had been based in the Road Policing Unit at .

Neil is survived by his wife, a serving officer, three daughters, his mother and sister.

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Mark Goodlad Police Constable Died 24 October 2011, aged 41

Constable Goodlad was fatally injured whilst assisting a female motorist with her broken down car, on the hard shoulder of the M1 Motorway near Wakefield. The officer was standing between his marked police vehicle and the woman’s car when a Heavy Goods Vehicle collided with both vehicles. Mark was a Motorway Patrol Roads Policing Officer with 10 years’ service. West Yorkshire’s chief constable Sir Norman Bettison said the officer had “paid the ultimate sacrifice”. Sir Norman said: “People sometimes overlook the real essence of policing. We exist to protect the public from threat and harm. “Sometimes it is about crime, sometimes disorder. Today, it was about the dangerous environment of the motorway. “PC Mark Goodlad was assisting a vulnerable motorist, who had broken down in that dangerous space. He was doing his job as his colleagues do day-in day-out. “Police officers put themselves at risk for others. Mark paid the ultimate sacrifice and we are all proud of him and are saddened by his loss. “Our thoughts and sympathy are with Mark's family. We shall try to be there for them as Mark was there for the public at large.” West Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Andrew Tempest-Mitchell said it was a “sad day” for the force to lose such a “dedicated officer”. “It was my understanding he was a very experienced road traffic officer,” he said. Yvette Cooper, shadow home secretary and a West Yorkshire MP, said the news of his death was “desperately painful and sad”. “All our sympathies and thoughts go out to his family and friends,” she said. “This loss is felt by the whole community and police force in West Yorkshire. “PC Goodlad and so many police officers across the country put their lives at risk every night so we all can be safer and more secure, and they deserve our deepest thanks and gratitude at all times.” Sir Norman said the force had received hundreds of tributes and letters of condolence from members of the public after Constable Goodlad’s death on 24 October 2011. He said they had been touched by the service he had given “readily, professionally and compassionately”. Sir Norman said: “Policing has been his vocation. He could not have followed any other path in life and could not have done anything other on his final patrol than put himself in harm’s way in keeping others safe. It was in his nature and it is his legacy. Throughout his career he confronted situations which most people would shy away from. “Mark Goodlad was brave, steadfast and tenacious.” Mark is survived by his wife and son.

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Ramin Tolouie Police Constable West Midlands Police Died 16 October 2011, aged 40

Fatally injured in a collision between his motorcycle and a car at Wylde Green whilst Constable Tolouie was travelling home from duty in Birmingham.

Ram was stationed at Erdington Police Station as a response officer for Birmingham North Local Policing Unit. He had been commended for a rescue in 2007.

Ramin Tolouie, a serving response officer based at Erdington Police Station, was returning from work on Sunday when he was involved in a road traffic collision.

Chief Superintendent James Andronov, Birmingham North LPU Commander, said: “Ram was a big character. His team and all who knew him on Birmingham North LPU are devastated at his loss.”

Tributes left at the scene of the accident included: “Ram, we are honoured to have known and worked with you. God bless and goodnight our friend and colleague – Adam and Heather”; “Ram, we will all miss you so so much. Such a great, kind-hearted man and a fine officer. Rest in peace my friend – James”; and “Dear Ram, you will always be in my thoughts. I’m going to miss you so much. You brought so much happiness into my life. You were my rock and my best friend. It’s been a pleasure knowing you. Rest in peace. Lots of love, Bim”.

Ramin had been honoured in 2007 after dealing with a house explosion in Rockmead Avenue, Kingstanding. He, along with Constables Adam Charlesworth, Christopher Guest and Richard Taberner, received a Chief Constable’s Commendation after they entered the house to rescue occupants. The house had been devastated, with windows blown out and roof tiles flying off. Ramin and Constable Guest had re-entered the house to isolate gas and electrical supplies to prevent further explosions.

Ramin is survived by his wife and daughter, aged 16 years.

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Stephen George Cully Police Constable Lothian & Borders Police Died 9 September 2011, aged 41

Constable Cully collapsed and died of heart failure whilst in his room at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan, Fife, where he was attending a residential training course.

Stephen joined the Force in October 1994 after attending Edinburgh University; he had served on the Firearms Support Unit since 2005 and as a Firearms Instructor since 2009.

Stephen was a devoted and loving husband to his wife, Rosie and a dedicated and adoring father to his children Hannah, aged 6 and Joshua aged 4 years.

Stephen’s enthusiasm for family life extended into his working life and he committed his life wholeheartedly to both. Stephen enlivened all those who knew him.

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Anthony Wright Police Constable West Mercia Police Died 9 August 2011, aged 47

Constable Wright died when the motorcycle he was riding was in collision with a car whilst he was on duty in Kidderminster.

Tony had 22 years police service and was based at police headquarters. He had previously served in the army and had been awarded a Police Bravery Award.

Chief Constable David Shaw said: “The loss of any colleague is always felt deeply in a close, tight-knit force like ours.

“That sense is even more acute when they are killed while doing their duty, protecting the public."

Tony is survived by his wife, a serving officer, and his adult daughter from a previous relationship.

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Perviz Ahmed Police Constable West Yorkshire Police Died 31 July 2011, aged 37

Constable Ahmed was fatally injured whilst travelling home from duty in Wakefield on the afternoon of 30th July when his motorcycle was in a collision with a car in Armley.

Perviz joined West Yorkshire Police in 1997 and served in Pudsey Division and with the Operations Support Services Division where he was a firearms officer.

Perviz, who was known to his colleagues as Paj, joined West Yorkshire Police in 1997 and served in Pudsey division before moving to operations support.

Paj’s family, friends and colleagues paid tribute to a man who made everyone’s lives just a little bit better. Tributes were paid to a man with an amazing sense of humour and who always looked on the funny side of life.

Paj is survived by his wife and son.

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Ian David Jones Police Sergeant West Mercia Police Died 2 March 2011, aged 53

Collapsed and died from heart failure whilst on supervisory duties at the Dog- Section office at West Mercia Police Headquarters in Worcester. Ian had served with the Metropolitan Police since July 1982 before transferring to West Mercia in August 1986 and had been a dog handler at Force HQ since 2002. His wife Carol, speaking on behalf of the family, said her husband would be ‘loved forever’. “Ian will forever be remembered for his sharp wit, one liners and constant willingness to tell a joke, regardless of whether it made sense. Nobody could tell them like he could,” she said. “Among the many messages in cards we received, Ian has been described as funny, up for a laugh, a team player, helpful, genuine and sincere and, quite simply, a fantastic man. We will look back on the times we laughed with him, the moments we shared and smile, knowing we all played a role in this man’s fantastic life and he in ours.” Sergeant and Mrs Jones had five children between them; Sam, Mark, Hannah, Jodie and Zoe and two grandchildren; Jack and Daisy. He began his working career in mechanical engineering, followed by a brief career in industrial driving before joining the Metropolitan Police in 1982. There followed a passionate career in law enforcement, with him transferring to West Mercia Police in 1986. He first served in Worcester, then in Highley, before being promoted to the rank of sergeant in 1991 and being posted to Telford and Bridgnorth. When he joined the dog section in 2002, Mrs Jones said her husband found a “partnership” that suited him perfectly. “He loved his dogs, including his pet border collie Molly. During this time Ian served at Much Wenlock and then at Hindlip Hall,” she added. “As well as a love for his job, he also loved the people he worked alongside throughout his career, considering his colleagues to be his friends.” Sergeant Jones’ two police dogs - Dig, a general purpose dog who retired some years ago but stayed with the family and Bertie, a drugs dog who Ian helped train from a puppy - were both in attendance at the funeral. Outside work, Sergeant Jones was a keen sportsman, having played hockey for Bridgnorth first team and also representing West Mercia Police at the sport. He also enjoyed tennis, squash, running and cycling. He was a keen collector of model police cars, Judge Dredd comics and books from his favourite comedians, including Tommy Cooper and Spike Milligan. He was also an avid follower of Montreal Canadians ice hockey team and Liverpool Football Club. Inspector Andy Milne, who leads the Dog Section, paid tribute to his colleague, who he had known for a number of years. “The Dog Section is having to come to terms with the loss of a close member of the team,” he said. “Ian was an experienced and valued colleague. While he was utterly professional, his fantastic sense of humour was also appreciated and helped bring the team together. He will be missed terribly.” (now West Mercia’s Chief Constable) David Shaw also added his tribute on behalf of the force. “Ian joined West Mercia Police from the Metropolitan Police in August 1986 and had been with the Dog Section since 2002,” he said. “He was a well-respected and much-loved member of the force and will be sadly missed by all his colleagues and friends.” Ian is survived by his wife, their three sons and two daughters.

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The National Police Memorial Day honours the valour and sacrifice of almost 4,000 Police Officers from the following UK Police Forces.

ENGLAND AVON AND : Parish of St. George; Parish of Bathampton; Bristol Constabulary; Bristol Police Fire Brigade; Bath City Police; Somerset Constabulary; Somerset and Bath Constabulary; Avon and Somerset Constabulary. BEDFORDSHIRE: Bedfordshire Constabulary; . CAMBRIDGESHIRE: Borough of Huntingdon; Cambridge Borough Police; Mid-Anglia Constabulary; Cambridgeshire Constabulary. CHESHIRE: Chester; Chester City Police; Congleton Borough Police; CITY OF LONDON: . CLEVELAND: Police; North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; Teesside Constabulary; Cleveland Constabulary; . CUMBRIA: Borough of Kendal; Kendal Borough Police; Carlisle City Police; Cumberland and Westmorland Constabulary; Cumberland, Westmorland & Carlisle Constabulary; Cumbria Constabulary. DERBYSHIRE: Parish of Melbourne; Derby Borough Police; Derby County and Borough Constabulary; Derbyshire Constabulary. DEVON AND CORNWALL: Borough of Lostwithiel; Plymouth Borough Police; Plymouth City Police; Plymouth Police Fire Brigade; Devonport Borough Police; Devon Constabulary; Exeter City Police; Devon and Exeter Constabulary; Cornwall Constabulary; Devon and Cornwall Constabulary. DORSET: Bournemouth Borough Police; Dorset Constabulary; . DURHAM: Durham County Constabulary; . ESSEX: Parish of Berden; Saffron Walden Borough Police; Colchester Borough River Police Essex Constabulary; Southend-on-Sea Constabulary; Essex and Southend-on-Sea Joint Constabulary; Essex Police; GLOUCESTERSHIRE: Parish of Ruardean; Gloucestershire Constabulary. GREATER MANCHESTER: Borough of Manchester; Township of Cheetham; Ashton-under-Lyne Borough Police; Wigan Borough Police; Stalybridge Borough Police; Bolton Borough Police; Oldham Police Fire Brigade; Oldham Borough Police; Rochdale Borough Police; Stockport Police Fire Brigade; Stockport Borough Police; Salford Borough Police; Salford Police Fire Brigade; Salford City Police; Manchester City Police Fire Brigade; Manchester City Police; Manchester and Salford Police; Greater Manchester Police.

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HAMPSHIRE: City Police; Portsmouth Police Fire Brigade; Southampton Borough Police; Isle of Wight Constabulary; Winchester City Police; Hampshire County Constabulary; Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police; . HERTFORDSHIRE: St Albans City Police; Hertfordshire Constabulary. HUMBERSIDE: Constabulary; Constabulary; Grimsby Borough Police; Hull Borough Police; Hull City Police; . KENT: Parish of Boughton-under-Blean; Dover Borough Police; Dover Police Fire Brigade; Folkestone Borough Police; Margate Borough Police; Maidstone Borough Police; Ramsgate Borough Police; Rochester City Police; Tunbridge Wells Borough Police; Kent County Constabulary; Kent Police. LANCASHIRE: Accrington Borough Police; Blackburn Police Fire Brigade; Blackburn Borough Police; Blackpool Borough Police; Burnley Police Fire Brigade; Preston Borough Police; Lancaster City Police; . LEICESTERSHIRE: Leicester Borough Police; Leicester City Police; Leicestershire and Rutland Constabulary; Leicestershire Constabulary. LINCOLNSHIRE: Parish of Holbeach; Parish of Hemingb; Boston Borough Police; Lincoln Police Fire Brigade; Lincoln City Police; Lincolnshire Constabulary; . MERSEYSIDE: River Mersey Police; Borough Police; St. Helens Borough Police; Southport Borough Police; Wallasey Borough Police; Liverpool Police Fire Brigade; Liverpool Fire Salvage Corps; Liverpool City Police; Borough Police; Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary; Merseyside Police. METROPOLITAN: London Parishes; London Night-Watch; London Public/Police Offices; Metropolitan Police. NORFOLK: Great Yarmouth Borough Police; Norwich City Police; Norwich City Police Fire Brigade; . NORTH YORKSHIRE: York City Police; North Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; North Yorkshire Police. NORTHAMPTONSHIRE: Parish of Pattishall; Northampton Borough Police; Northamptonshire Constabulary; Northampton and County Constabulary; . NORTHUMBRIA: Newcastle-upon-Tyne; Blyth Police; Gateshead Borough Police; River Wear Police; River Tyne Police; South Shields Borough Police; Sunderland Borough Police; Tyne Docks and Piers Police; Tynemouth Borough Police; Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Police; Newcastle-upon-Tyne Police Fire Brigade; Northumberland County Constabulary; Northumbria Police. NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: City of Nottingham; Nottingham City Police; Newark Borough Police; Nottinghamshire County Constabulary; Nottinghamshire Combined Constabulary; Nottinghamshire Constabulary; . SOUTH YORKSHIRE: Doncaster Borough Police; Borough Police; Sheffield Borough Police; Sheffield City Police; Sheffield Police Fire Brigade; West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; .

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STAFFORDSHIRE: Parish of Audley; Hanley Police Fire Brigade; Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Police; Stoke-on- Trent Borough Police; Staffordshire Constabulary; Staffordshire ; Staffordshire County and Stoke-on-Trent Constabulary; . SUFFOLK: Parish of Buxhall; Ipswich Borough Police; East ; West Suffolk Constabulary; Suffolk Constabulary. SURREY: Godalming Borough; Reigate Borough;Guildford Borough Police; Surrey Constabulary; Surrey Police. SUSSEX: Parish of Brighthelmstone; Borough Police; Eastbourne Borough Police; Hastings Borough Police; Sussex Combined Police; Constabulary; ; Sussex Constabulary; . THAMES VALLEY: Berkshire Constabulary; Buckinghamshire Constabulary; City Police; Constabulary; Reading Borough Police; Thames Valley Police. WARWICKSHIRE: Parish of Spernall; Warwickshire Constabulary; Warwickshire and Coventry Constabulary; . WEST MERCIA: Parish of Foy, Herefordshire; Hereford City Police; Herefordshire Constabulary; Kidderminster Borough Police; Shrewsbury Borough Police; Shrewsbury Police Fire Brigade; ; Worcester City Police; Worcestershire Constabulary; West Mercia Constabulary. WEST MIDLANDS: Wolverhampton Night Watch; Birmingham City Police; Coventry City Police; Dudley Borough Police; Wolverhampton Borough Police; West Midlands Constabulary; West Midlands Police. WEST YORKSHIRE: Bradford City Police; Halifax Borough Police; Huddersfield Police; Leeds City Police; Leeds Police Fire Brigade; West Riding of Yorkshire Constabulary; West Yorkshire Constabulary; West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police; West Yorkshire Police. WILTSHIRE: Wiltshire Constabulary.

WALES DYFED-POWYS: Montgomeryshire Constabulary; Breconshire Constabulary; Cardiganshire Constabulary; Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire Constabulary; Pembrokeshire Constabulary; Dyfed-Powys Constabulary; Dyfed-Powys Police. GWENT: Monmouthshire Constabulary; Newport Harbour Police; Newport Borough Police; Gwent Constabulary. NORTH WALES: Anglesey Constabulary; Caernarfonshire Constabulary; Denbighshire Constabulary; Flintshire Constabulary; Gwynedd Constabulary; . SOUTH WALES: Cardiff City Police; Swansea Borough Police; Swansea Police Fire Brigade; Glamorganshire Constabulary; South Wales Constabulary; South Wales Police.

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SCOTLAND CENTRAL SCOTLAND: Alloa Burgh Police; Stirlingshire Constabulary; Stirling and Clackmannan Constabulary; . DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY: Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary. FIFE: Burntisland Burgh; Kirkcaldy Burgh Police; Dunfermline City Police; . GRAMPIAN: Aberdeen City Police; Aberdeenshire Constabulary; Elginshire Constabulary; Scottish North- Eastern Counties Constabulary; . LOTHIAN AND BORDERS: Edinburgshire Constabulary; Roxburghshire Constabulary; Leith Burgh Police; East Lothian Constabulary; Hawick Burgh Police; Edinburgh City Police; Lothian and Peebles Constabulary; Berwick, Roxburgh and Selkirk Constabulary; Lothian and Borders Police. NORTHERN: Inverness-shire Constabulary; Inverness Burgh Police. STRATHCLYDE: Airdrie Burgh Police; Argyll County Police; Ayrshire Constabulary; Bute County Constabulary; Coatbridge Burgh Police; Dumbartonshire Constabulary; Dunbartonshire Constabulary; Girvan Burgh; ; Govan Burgh Police; Greenock Burgh Police; Hamilton Burgh Police; Kilmarnock Burgh Police; Lanarkshire Constabulary; Motherwell and Wishaw Burgh Police; Paisley Burgh Police; Port Glasgow Burgh Police; Renfrewshire Constabulary; Renfrew and Bute Constabulary; Strathclyde Police. TAYSIDE: Broughty Ferry Burgh Police; Dundee City Police; Perthshire Constabulary; Perth City Police; Perthshire and Kinross-shire Constabulary; Perth and Kinross Constabulary; .

NATIONAL FORCES BRITISH TRANSPORT: Bute Docks Police; Great Eastern Railway Police; Great Northern Railway Police; Great Western Railway Police; Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Police; London & North Eastern Railway Police; London & North Western Railway Police; London & South Western Railway Police; London Midland & Scottish Railway Police; Midland Railway Police; North Eastern Railway Police; Regent’s Canal Dock Police; Grand Union Canal Police; South Wales Railway Police; South Western Railway Police; Southern Railway Police; British Transport Commission Police; . MINISTRY OF DEFENCE: Admiralty Civil Police; Air Ministry Constabulary; Royal Marine Police; War Department Constabulary; Ministry of Defence Police; CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY

PORTS & TUNNEL POLICE: PORT OF TILBURY LONDON: East & West India Docks Police; London and India Docks Police; London & St Katherine Docks Police; Millwall Docks Police; Surrey Commercial Dock Police; Port of London Authority Police. POLICE

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BRITISH ISLANDS GUERNSEY: Guernsey Police. ISLE OF MAN: Castletown Police; Isle of Man Constabulary. STATES OF JERSEY: Island of Jersey; Jersey Police

SOUTHERN IRELAND (Prior to Independence in 1922) DUBLIN: Dublin Police; Dublin Metropolitan Police. IRISH CONSTABULARIES (Deaths in the six counties of Ulster are detailed under Northern Ireland.) Baronial Police; Peace Preservation Force; Irish Revenue Police; Connaught Constabulary; Leinster Constabulary; Munster Constabulary; Ulster Constabulary; Irish Constabulary; Royal Irish Constabulary;

1919 - 1922 The years 1919 to 1922 saw the Irish War of Independence leading to the partition of Ireland. During this period some 520 members of the Royal Irish Constabulary lost their lives, mainly through acts of politically motivated violence. Those who died in the six partitioned counties of Ulster are detailed under Northern Ireland. The 478 officers known to have died in Southern Ireland are listed here. The Rank of T/Cadet here refers to the Temporary Officer Cadets of the RIC Auxiliary Division who were recruited, mainly from British ex-army officers, for the duration of the conflict.

NORTHERN IRELAND CITY FORCES: Belfast Borough Police; Londonderry Municipal Police; . IRISH CONSTABULARIES: Ulster Constabulary; Irish Revenue Police; Irish Constabulary; Royal Irish Constabulary. ULSTER SPECIAL CONSTABULARY: Special Constabulary; USC Home Guard Section; Ulster Special Constabulary. ROYAL ULSTER CONSTABULARY GEORGE CROSS: Police Authority; Civilian Staff. POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

THEY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

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National Police Memorial Day Acknowledgements National Police Memorial Day is a charity and depends on countless individuals and organisations for their time and donations. This helps to ensure that the National Police Memorial Day continues. We thank the members of the National Police Memorial Day Organising Committee; all UK police services; the Police Federation of England and Wales and local branch boards; the Scottish Police Federation; the Police Federation for Northern Ireland; the National Association of Chaplains to the Police; the Home Office; the Scottish Office; the Northern Ireland Office; the Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales; the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents; the Police Superintendents’ Association of Northern Ireland; the Association of Chief Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland; the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland; the National Associations of Retired Police Officers; the British Transport Police Federation; the National Policing Improvement Agency; the Civil Nuclear Constabulary Federation; Defence Police Federation; Northern Ireland Disabled Police Officers’ Association; RUC GC / PSNI Benevolent Fund; RUC GC Foundation; RUC GC Widows’ Association; RUC GC Parents’ Association; the Police Dependants’ Trust; UK COPS; the Met Friendly Society; the Hintze Family Charitable Foundation; Christchurch Men’s Fellowship; Checkmate Training; the IPA; ARC Insurance; Police Money Matters; S. Harvey Insurance; Group 36; Harp & Crown Credit Union; Police Mutual; PC UK; and the Met Emerald Society.

In particular, we thank the British Police Symphony Orchestra; the Standard Bearer, Sergeant Ian Cameron; The Rt. Hon. The Lord Mayor of York Councillor Keith Hyman; Archbishop Sentamu; the Dean and Chapter of York Minster; the staff of York Minster; North Yorkshire Police; West Yorkshire Police; Humberside Police; City of York Council; Safer York Partnership; and Major Pete Flynn, Parachute Regiment, Equerry to TRH the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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