Dog and Traffic Units to Relocate Under Merger

b The Law The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 316 February 2000

Dog and traffic units to relocate under merger ON THE MOVET • THE bases for Essex and M11 Control (acquired from the Southern Road Policing Area police constable posts will be lost as Metropolitan Police under the April will encompass units at Laindon, a result of the changes and there Police's new Mobile bv Kim White l boundary changes). Resources Rayleigh and Rochford. The dog will be no support staff Support Division from Harlow Traffic will relocate to units at Laindon and Rochford will redundancies. During a lengthy have been unveiled. these two units and the dog section, remain while the dog unit at South consultation period officers were The future structure will be currently based in Harlow, will relo- Ockendon will relocate to the M11 asked to state their location They include the as follows: cate to the M11 Control. Control. Rayleigh Marine Unit will preference. Those officers have Northern Policing Central Road Policing Unit remain. already received details of their relocation of three Road Decisions about the future of proposed location. Area will encompass units at will remain at Chelmsford, while dog sections and a police headquarters will continue to vacated buildings are still to be In 74 per cent of cases Essex Stanway, Newport, Bocking and made. Although there will be fewer Police has been able to offer the house the Force Support Unit and traffic unit. Thorpe. The dog section current- dog sections, there will be an officer's first choice. It is being made The changes will come ly based at Ipswich Road, Diving Section. Burnham Marine increase in the number of dogs by clear, however, that the proposals about following the merger Colchester, will relocate to Unit will remain as will the Air two, to compensate for the are still open for further Stanway. Thorpe dogs remain. Support Unit in Boreham, near Met/Essex boundary change. consultation. of the traffic and Western Road Policing Area Chelmsford and Sandon Dog In terms of stafing levels, chief At sergeant level there will be a operations units in April. will encompass a unit at Brentwood Section. officers are keen to stress that no reduction of two or three posts through natural wastage. There will also be a reduction of four inspector posts and consultation is currently underway with existing inspectors as to their future preferences. Interviews for the four chief inspector posts have been carried out and decisions were being made by chief officers as The Law went to press. The successful candidate for the commander's job is Supt Doug Adams. Assistant Chief Constable (Operations) Joe Edwards, said: "Essex Police is committed to improving the quality of service provided to the public. These changes will not lead to a reduction in police officers. In fact the changes are another example , of re-investing management and administration costs into front-line policing." Newly promoted superintendents Sue Harrison and Terry Shearn will be taking up posts at headquarters. Supt Harrison will take the helm of the newly named Professional Standards Department, while Supt Shearn will head the review aspect of Corporate Support. Supt Julia Jeapes becomes divisional commander of Chelmsford and Supt Jim Noakes will head Rayleigh division. 1l I 2 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2000 b Welcome fall in injury claims

THE criminal injury claims received, the defendant will progression and expense of cases by settled in 1999 totalled 33. normally not be permitted to obtain way of active case management, We have at this time 25 their own expert report. trials will last longer and there will be allowance for oral evidence but Criminal Injury Cwrf ~lOeeeding~ parties will still be expected to co- Compensation Appeals in If the case cannot be settled at the operate and agree what expert various stages of above stage, court proceedings will evidence they can. still have-to be issued. ~oiever, preparation. he total figure The aim of the new rules is to claim, and why the other party is this is now seen as a weapon of last Role of the expert I of settled claims in 1999 was provide justice that is both quicker believed to be at fault, together with resort. One of the problems with the old and cheaper, but are they likely to the h11 extent of the injury and £53,045. At the current procedure was that each side would succeed and how will they affect When cases have been issued, time, there are 51 CICA losses incurred. Defendants have build up a team of experts, which members of the Police Federation? each case will be allocated to a three months to investigate the could cause delay and significantly claims in various stages of The rules provide for a system claim and to indicate whether they particular 'track' by the court. The progress. three tracks are: increase the costs of a case. Lord which encourages the settlement of admit or deny fault. Woolf's reforms are aimed at I feel I must express disputes, with the aim of providing If an admission is obtained from a The small claims track, for cases worth less than £1,000 in limiting the experts' involvement so satisfaction at the fact that all faster compensation for a claimant defendant, then they are bound by that in fast track cases no experts and lower legal costs. that admission for any claim up to a personal injury matters and £5,000 the statistics quoted in relation in all other cases. will give oral evidence at trial and, to the CICA are falling. This Under the old system, legal costs value of £15,000. If the defendant in multi track cases, it is highly were often greater than the denies liability, he must now give The fast track, for cases worth welcoming trend is, I believe, less than 335,000 and where the unlikely that there will be more compensation awarded to the full reasons for his denial. 'This will than two or three experts, even in attributable to the implementa- trial will last no longer than one injured party. The over-riding greatly assist members' claims, as the most complicated cases. tion of the Conflict Resolution day. objective of these reforms, they will now be provided with Under the old rules, it was felt Training and the protective therefore, is to ensure that cases substantial information about the The multi track, for cases that experts had become too equipment provided by the are dealt with fairly and defendant's case at a very early worth more than £15,000 or those partisan by always maintaining force. expeditiously and, most stage. This will enable our which are especially complex. their client3 own position. The new On the civil side, 41 claims were importantly, in a way which is solicitors to assess the merits of a The vast majority of Police rules promote a sense of co- settled in 1999, a slight increase on proportionate to the amount of claim much earlier on, particularly Federation claims will fall within operation abetween the parties' last year's total of 39. The total money claimed. as defendants will now be obliged to the fast track. This will provide a experts, whose over-riding duty is amount of compensation paid to Courts will have greater control disclose their relevant quick and simplified procedure for now to the court and no longer to members in civil claims was of the litigation process. They will documentation prior to the start of resolving cases. The courts will the party that has instructed that £1,237,443.54, an increase on last dictate a timetable for a case, court proceedings. seek to manage the case to expert. year's total of £404,411.74. The determine the requisite level of In a personal injury claim, the encourage parties to narrow down What this means is that the number of civil claims outstanding investigation and monitor claimant will, at the same time, the issues. Trials will be listed expert will no longer be able to alter at this time is 100, a slight decrease expenditure. nominate a medical expert, whom within 30 weeks of allocation and their reports at the request of a on last year's total of 104. the solicitors will instruct to will not last for more than one day. client and their opinion will be final The biggest change in civil justice Dealing with claims prepare a medical report on the No oral expert evidence is likely to and binding. in the past 100 years took place on When an action is started, a very injuries sustained. The other party be allowed. April 26, 1999, when the Civil detailed letter of claim is sent to the may agree or object to their choice In cases allocated to the multi Offers to settle I Procedure Rules, produced by Lord other party, setting out the exact but, if they object, they must give track, where the courts will still The rules have introduced an Woolf, came into operation. nature and circumstances of a valid reasons. If no objection is keep strict controls on the important new weapon to the I claimant in the form of 'Part 36 1 phone O?ziimant can now make a for- I mal offer to settle to the other side THERE is a new mobile phone deal available on the issues of liability and/or where there is no line rental and it's not pre-pay. damages, even before proceedings For more information ring NW on 0800 are 006000 quoting "Police Federation". The uenaltv on a defendant for not beating a claimant's offer is in I Open meeting update terms if inteiest on damages and costs. I AS we go to print, we've just heard that the Federation This new weapon puts great Open Meeting has been postponed due to the major tactical pressure on the opposition incident at Stansted. We hope to give you details of and will be of great advantage to the new date in the next edition. individual claimants. A pressing week for the Poles POLICE in Poland have been put through changing many of their practices. We have their paces on a media course run by press also been helping them to develop crime oficer, Kim White. prevention techniques which has led to them Along with former BBC journalist Karen having safer cities." Ainley, Kim spent a week at the International Karen Ainley, now a media consultant,

Specialist Police Traininer Centre at added: "The relations hi^ that Essex Police~ has-- Thls exclusive mortgage deal is not available in the High A household name prov~desthls exclus~vescheme, and Legionowo, near Warsaw. They used examples with the media is exceptionally good, and this of major incidents in Essex to demonstrate the Street, but ct IS available via HATCH Associates. If your there are Ilm~tedfunds ava~lable.so don't hang around trip highlighted the need to be as open as finances have a hangover from Christmas and phone now for more ~nformatconor complete a re-mort- importance of building a good relationship possible and not hide behind a cloak of between the police and the media. M~llenniumcelebrations, then why not let this lender gage questlonnatre on our new webs~te- seereey-" Kim explained: "The Polish Police have pay for it? All you do is simply swltch your current www.pdicemortg~.r.~~.~k spent the past decade making the transition mortgage to them via HATCH Associates. You recelve By the way, ~fthe above deal IS not ent~relywhat you're to a democracy since the collapse of Scaling great heights your cashback (2% of your new mortgage) d~rectfrom looklng for at the moment, don t worry, we can select Communism. However, they are still trying to the lender after your first monthly payment has been WICKFORD constable Paul Ford is scaling the the best from thousands of others that you may prefer improve the way they interact with the media heights of Mount Kenya in March to raise funds made - ~t'sthat easy. HATCH ~ssoc12esare Independent mortgage bro and the public, whether responding to for the Chelmsford Farleigh Hospice and the You also receive a guaranteed 2% discount off the kers who spec~al~sew~th Pol~ce so we'll help you incidents or promoting crime prevention." NSPCC. lender's normal variable interest rate for a whopping 3 f~ndthe best of whatever you want- guaranteed1 Examples used in the daily sessions He will be climbing 17,500R up to the summit years! They'll even pay for your indemnity premium (up to Call HATCH Assoc~atesnow to included the Stansted hijack, the Basildon of the secand tallest mountain in Africa with

'>L"-.A,:Sh h*; 90%) and there's no compulsory insurances. You can see how much we can save you. baby snatch, the Piccolo shootings, Leah Territorial Army colleague Richard White. borrow up to 95% of your property's value and use we'll even pay for the call1 Betts' drug death and crime prevention Although both have a love of rock climbing so thrs new mortgage to clear other loans at the same campaigns such as Burglaris Disembowlis and far the highest mountain they have climbed is Snowdonia. If you want to sponsor them contact tlrne. Or, use the cashback to pay for a new kitchen :& v Broken Trust. They also highlighted the work Paul at Wickford Police station on 01268 561312. or bathroom - even a new car? K Wgm 7830800 odot f:i*T&Li of the police television unit. (Sunry Pdk.) savd W L400 por month by The trip was arranged by the Know How dNng HATCH -his example and comments w~llbe Fund, sponsored by the British Government. Home Front service Lmes are open 24 h a a,7dayr a week A I S 0 C l a t e s sent to you with your quote, with his permission. Co-ordinator Bill Fenton, a retired chief superintendent with Cleveland Constabulary, IF you were involved in some way during the Second World War, either as a serving officer or has visited Poland more than 100 times in the in the Home Front, then you are invited to a past nine years to help them through the special service at Chelmsford Cathedral. change. The service will be held on Sunday March 5, He said: "In that time the Polish Police have 2000 at 11.15. made absolutely phenomenal progress re- The Provost's Assistant should be contacted for thinking their methods of training and tickets to the service on 01245 294492. THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2000 3 Over 50 arrested during car crime crackdown MORE than 50 people were seafront and in Tendring SOCO already on a 24 hour curfew as a operation. Wild and arrested across the county in the carried out detailed examinations result of the operation. He said: "The aim of the opera- first stage of Operation Resolve. of recovered cars to gather In Harlow seven arrests were tion is for us to work together waggy tales The week-long crackdown, which intelligence and evidence. made and eight stolen vehicles across the county to put the fear of focused on car crime, used covert Southend saw a drop in their lev- recovered from more than 100 stop crime back where it belongs - in the ARMED with a report of and high profile policing to target els of car theft from 35 in the week checks, and in Thurrock, five mind of the criminal. This was an seven escaped eagles, a FIR problem areas and known before the operation to just 13 arrests were made relating to a excellent forcewide effort, involv- supervisor immediately offenders. whilst the operation was active. burglary in which £4,000 was ing uniformed officers, CID officers sought the number of a Each division formulated its own In Chelmsford, 34 stop checks led stolen. The initial observations and support staff. It is part of a wildlife liaison officer for plan to target key problem areas. to 13 arrests - six of whom are were connected to vehicle crime. rolling programme that will be advice. For example, in Southend extra believed to be prolific offenders in Assistant Chief Constable John targeting criminal activity in a During several conversa- patrols were carried out on the the area. One of these targets is Broughton co-ordinated the concerted way." tions with the informant - the Dartford River Crossing - the FIR supervisor learned that the eagles were on a nearby bridge and were believed to be Iranian. Impressed by the Putting the brakes informant's ability to ascertain their nationality he was then even more surprised to hear that they were now at the River Crossing having a cup of on lorry thefts tea!!!! Fifteen minutes later the OVER £55 million worth of agencies, it is of great importance to the MALDON Community insurance and haulage industry, penny finally dropped and goods were reported by Kim White providing deterrents and an increase in Policing Team have the rather red-faced received £8,000 from supervisor realised the stolen last year as a result conviction and recovery rates. Maldon District Council for escapees were in fact 'illegals' of national lorry crimes. As well as providing a detailed their innovative scheme, not 'eagles'. insurance and to database of what loads have been stolen which will be trialed for six With the Of a 'pecia1 join forces with Essex Police to WHEN a man went into and from where, the desk can help months, to tackle nuisance database COeordinated Essex finance the venture, enabling it to identify and recover loads, identify youth troublespots, high- Shoeburyness police station Police, and headed by PC Iain with a stray dog in tow, the expand and improve. 'hotspots' within the UK, and facilitate lighted as a priority in the officer at the front desk McKinnon, a significant Home Office Minister, Charles Clarke the flow of intelligence, particularly in Maldon crime and disorder launched the newly fomned partnership, started to complete the found proportion of these goods have respect of persistent thieves. strategy. along with Assistant Chief Constable Assistant Chief Constable, John The type of youths that dog register. been recovered. (Crime) John Broughton, and officially However, the man Broughton, said: "This is an excellent people identify as being a However, the f3tolen Lorry Load re-named the service The National example of a partnership which is hav- nuisance are the same continued to push a map Desk has now taken on a new guise. Stolen Lorry Load Desk. book at Pc Sharon Blaxland ing a significant impact on lorry crime. youths police encounter So valued is the facility, which is Members of the television unit staged The work of the desk is highly regarded gathering on street corners. until she realised with horror a reconstruction of a 'jump' theft at the that the dog had been found used by approximately 75 per cent by police forces across the country. They normally use the of police forces in the UK and has launch, demonstrating to guests and the in Aylesbury in media the speed and ease with which "It is good news for Essex Police to be excuse that there are no Buckinghamshire and not links internationally, that the these crimes can be committed. at the forefront of an intelligence led ini- facilities in the area and 'Aylesbeare' a local road in National Plant and Equipment ~lth~~~hthe desk is aimed tiative established to combat a problem are hanging around Shoeburyness. Register has arranged for the at assisting other police forces and that ultimately affects us all." because they're bored. Apparently the man, who Often they have commit- spoke little English and was L 1 ted no offences but may be unable to find Aylesbury belligerent. police station had dragged It was decided that an the unsuspecting hound all inter-agency approach the way back to his home using the Essex County town in Essex. Council Youth Service A call to Aylesbury con- 'detached workers' may be a firmed the owner's had been good way to reach out to the looking for their pet pooch type of teenager who would who was last seen 'pawing a not normally gravitate lift' back up the motorway. towards organised clubs. Port police Specialist The 'detached workers' are mven have specialist skills in their daytime employment. One, for example, is a a reprieve worker for the Drug FOLLOWING further Advisory Service. consultation with Police will highlight the Federation representa- nuisance hotspots for the tives and Tilbury Port youth workers, who will by night befriend and chat to owners - Forth Ports - it's the youths, listen to their good news for the Port of needs and gain their trust. Tilbury Police Service. They will try to get them Initial plans were for the to think about the conse- private police force to quences of their actions and reduce their numbers to a how they might appear maximum of seven and intimidating to the general solely operate as a public. security service, but it has Attempts will be made to now been decided that the persuade the youths to 11 constables remaining involve themselves in the will carry out full policing con~munity, join local functions. groups and form youth D1 Roger Elliot will head forums to discuss issues pertinent to them. policing at the busy port, In general they will which covers 1,150 acres. encourage the youths to Essex Police will handle become stakeholders in any major investigations. 1'1their communities. For display advertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 4 THE LAW. FEBRUARY 2000 Impressed by response to air crash . . . THE Deputy Prime Minister has asked He appreciates that the incident was He has also asked me to thank you me to say how impressed he was by a challenging and upsetting for the excellent arrangements for his the professional and thorough way in experience for all involved and would visit. which your people responded to the be grateful if you could pass on his Peter Unwin, Principal Private emergency near Stansted Airport. personal thanks to all concerned. Secretary to Mr John Prescott ON behalf of everyone at Korean Air, I would very much like to express our deepest thanks to you sir, and all and our deepest thanks your colleagues, for your assistance and understanding in the aftermath sensitivity of your colleagues was site. We fully understand the to determine, as accurately as of the crash of flight KE8509 on noted by all of us present. importance of Christmas both as one possible, what caused this accident. Wednesday, December 22. This has been a difficult time for us of the most important religious Please accept our deepest thanks We particularly appreciate the a11 and your assistance was celebrations and family occasions once again and pass on our gratitude consideration and sensitivity that invaluable in enabling us to get observed by the British people. to the members of your force. you towards the through some very difficult and We sincerely regret that this the deceased crew members. There trying moments. Christmas holiday was ruined for Mr Won Young Lee are many cultural and language We also feel that we should express many of your personnel. We truly Senior Vice President barriers to be overcome following an our special gratitude to the members appreciate their sacrifice and the role Korean Air accident of this nature, so the of your force who have protected the they are playing in making it possible You don't exist for yourself AS the start of the way. I also remember wit- enough to acquire enough Essex. Upon what grounds is before common sense returns Millennium gives cause nessing young constables skill or knowledge to be this unwritten policy and a foothold in the sand can for reflection, it is not being bullied. I remember efficient. practised? Why are two be regained. without some sadness being subject to harassment The current obsession with officers together, arriving at a So far, the service seems to that I contemplate and bullying myself. The equal opportunities has gone potentially dangerous have reacted with ever some recent letters service did, and does, need to from being a much needed incident, more safe than two increasing concern with its change many of its old ways. avenue for the minorities, to arriving individually at the which have appeared own internal affairs, and is And change there has been. whom justice within the same time? Where are the becoming ever more isolated in The Law with regard But there are always two service was denied, to being a statistics to back up these Saddened by to bullying and low from the public. Some corre- sides to the coin. From being double-edged sword, used to fears? Sergeants and senior spondents may do well to morale. a harshly disciplined, hierar- threaten supervisors and officers lack the will to examine whether their death of chic organisation, the service I have the privilege of hav- managers. It can, and often contest this issue. They are in concerns, or the way they are ing spent all my working life has changed to one which does, inhibit the proper fact 'bullied' into accepting expressed, help or exacerbate Dougie in public service, nearly 32 relies, perhaps too much, on exercise of their duty to the popular will. this problem. years with Essex Police, but it democracy and agreement. I WAS surprised and sad- command and manage. Influence I see the challenge to the was only in the second half of Where obsession with 'rights' This proverbial tail has dened to read about the police service for the that time that I came to is not matched by acceptance come to wag the dog more and Other bullying takes place, death of Dougie Andrews. beginning of this new century realise just what the word of responsibilities, and where more, until we have today a not only down and up the Dougie started his police to be the realisation that it 'service' means. accountability seems to rest service that is hamstrung by ranks, but across the various career in St Osyth as a exists not for itself, nor for It does not mean being with someone else. having to feel its way through departments and branches of village bobby. He was a servile, or sacrificial, or never Similarly, the vogue for political minefield after the service, where the any group or individual lodger with our family at thinking of your own welfare political correctness is an minefield before management 'specialist' departments or within it. That there is a Stonham, in Clacton Road, and that of your family, altar upon which many good can manage, or have the units, who often enjoy higher legitimate place for self- and my mother was, as he friends and colleagues. As men and women in the police confidence to challenge status, exercise undue interest, personal develop- used to put it, "his mother". long as you accept the have been sacrificed by those inappropriate behaviour. influence over policy and ment, career advancement He was a very good lodger responsibilities of your office, whose agenda has little to do The results of this are decisions. and all such considerations, and was never any trouble. it means that the overriding with the public good. plain. No police on the streets I learned that change is a but only insofar as they are Our house was the contact objective of your work is to Philosophy of our towns and villages, not slow, slow process, but compatible with the for the police force at that put your duty to society first, The sledgehammer policy of because this is not effective achieved in pendulous overriding objective of service time as there were no police above all else. strict tenure is still being but because it is not popular sweeps, when what is really to the public. houses. Every area was The letters to which I refer used, doing more harm than with the rank and file. Police needed are small but It is this that should be, reached by bicycle and have lacked sufficient refer- good. But so is the opposite effectiveness on the street is continuous steps. Nothing and remain at, the top of the Dougie would often go to ence to that duty. They have philosophy of allowing slashed because no-one is happens for a time, until agenda of each and every man Point Clear Bay phone box at cited considerable dissatisfac- officers the luxury, enjoyed in there gathering information extremes of view or events and woman charged with this 3.30am to meet his duty ser- tion with senior management few other organisations, of and feeling the temperature. cause a great wave of change, singular honour. geant, only to receive a call to and the culture and demands exercising the self-assumed You can find lone officers engulfing all, sweeping aside Tony Hall say the sarge wouldn't be of the police service. 'right' to pick and choose patrolling the streets of New good and bad alike. Reaction Harlow I remember feeling that then rolls back this tide there that night. postings - never settling long York, but not a county town in Pedal power Study into He was just checking to see Could drivers be put at risk? if Dougie was available. What a difference to the I'M sure all members of themselves in a similar Couple this with the sit- motoring incident involv- effects of system today with all traffic Essex Police welcome the position to the lorry driver uation where there is not ing a tired officer, would cars and no pedal power. successful prosecution of involved in the road death always a pool of officers they be culpable for any uranium I am the only one left in our those involved in the tragic crash? available to drive and offences and if so would double road death, In very simple terms the share the task. the force also share in this I HOPE that the page 1 article family now who can relate featured on the front page law states a lorry driver With the question of re- blame? Or does the force "Officers not put at risk", in the these stories, as the family of the December edition of must not drive more that deployment, and the have a 'get out of jail card' January edition, is not premature. lost touch about five years The Law. We hope that the four-and-a-half hours potential for officers to by saying - "well, they An item in The Times newspaper ago, and reading about bereaved families can without a 45 minute break have to travel considerable voted for it, they take the 'Andy', as he was known in states that the Royal Society is to draw some comfort from and must not drive for distances to return home, consequences". investigate whether depleted ura- our household, prompted me the verdict. more than nine hours a would not an already tired Let us pray that none of to write to The Law as there I note with interest the day. officer be even more prone us are ever confronted nium "causes radiation or toxicity. must be a lot of people still words of Supt Noakes Then of course there are to be involved in some form with the situation where It has been blamed for causing ill- serving the force who knew when he states: "All organ- further conditions of of motoring incident, hav- we have to find out. health among thousands of British him well. isations have a duty of care weekly rest to consider. ing completed a busy 11 troops in the Gulf conflict". It was pleasing to see that to the people they employ Potentially police drivers hour period of duty? Pc A Stevens Six experts are going to study one of his confederates has and to other people with may have to drive for an 11 In the terrible event of a Harlow Traffic the effects and the findings will replied from New South whom they come into hour duty period, possibly tell us the safety of depleted Wales - perhaps he was the contact". involving high speeds or uranium, which I believe was used sergeant in those good old If the proposed changes stressful situations, partic- in the Boeing 747 which sadly to officers' daily hours of ularly with the present days. crashed in Essex on December 22. Johnnie Austin duty are implemented, force policy of single would officers be placing manning of vehicles. RA. White St Osyth Chelmsford THE LAW. FEBRUARY 2000 5 Focus on Concert hits community the target THANKS to the generosity A LUNCH was held at of sponsors Crowe concerns headquarters to thank Insurance, Wilkins A PUBLIC consultation planning team members for Hardware and National review, led by the Police the recent New Salesman Westminster Bank, a capac- tabletop exercise. Authority, will alter the way ity audience was recently Essex Police hears the Statuettes were present- entertained by the Essex concerns of the community. ed to Ford Motor Company Police Band and the choirs From April the emphasis managers Giles Clayton- will change from police Jones, Lance Bradley and of St Helena's School, reporting on performance to their special events co- Colchester and Colchester a focus on listening to the ordinator Liz Rowe, to thank Sixth Form College. community. The charity concert was Based on the Chief them for the use of their Constable's Long Term facilities and providing arranged by Colchester Strategy of having communi- Essex Police with extra Police and the borough ty policing teams around the vehicles for the millennium. council, and was held at the county, the groundwork will Home office co-ordinator Charter Hall, Leisureworld start here. Det Supt Tim O'Connor on a theme of 2000 for 2000. Officers already speak to believed the New Salesmen Warming to the theme, the 'locals', including groups exercise to be the biggest such as parish forums, the audience raised a traders and area committees, major incident exercise magnificent E2050 from a and also meet people from raffle and collection, which minority groups, but the well received by has been donated to the information they gain doesn't Castlegate Centre in the always find its way up to the town. Chief Constable or the Police Authority. Local views will be fillered up via the community policing inspector to the division- Legislation extends protection for personal information al commander and then to the Chief Constable. Alongside these measures will be regular Police Consultative Committee meetings with one held every year in each community policing team area, Police Authority led and co-ordinat- Data rules change ed. This will ensure that the NEW authority can tap into the legislation local policing structure and prohcthg personal data by Heather Watts Consent required to name victims hear local views so that it can is to have important fulfil its statutory duty to IN response to the Data However, if it is felt that consult with the public. implications for Essex Protection Act, Essex Police releasing an identity could help Member of the review Police. detection of crime, the apprehension policy on releasing the identi- an investigation, consent is not team, Supt Andy Drane, said: The Data Protection Act or prosecution of offenders, the ties of people involved in crash- required. "This is about building on all 1998, which comes into force protection of life and property and the es and other incidents to the The legislation does not cover forms of communication, maintenance of law and many which are well media will be amended from fatalities. The identities of peo- On l, 20007 The new Act can be found on the ~~~~h 1. ple who die in an incident can established on the ground the former 1984 Act. and filtering information up." "lice Database On the Under the new procedure, be released, subject to close well as personal data Intranet, and there are plans to each person will have to be family members having been processed on computers, the new provide guidance and training asked if they consent to their informed and formal identifica- Remembering Act includes paper copies of material for staff on a dedicated Data - . . identitv beins released. tion carried out. l'rotect~on site. " 0 those who personal data processed on A form for officers to record The new arrangement is computers, and personal data Staff who have any queries or require further information can the response is being produced explained in full in Policy contained in certain types of perished contact the Data Protection Section on TrafficDivision for distribu- Guidelines and the Essex Police manual files. tion throughout the force. In Touch bulletin. IT was a proud day for the Acting Data Protection Officer Andy extension 51811. Marine Section and a Begent said: "Essex Police is reliant nostalgic day for Phil China, on personal data, which must be Our customers last surviving crew member treated in accordance with the new of police launch Vigilant 11, Act. when they attended the 50th "We will operate more efficiently if are satisfied Anniversary Memorial data is accurate, processed properly A HIGH level of customer satisfaction Service for HM Submarine has been recorded following a survey Truculent at Chatharn. and secure." Personal data refers to information on Essex Police standards of service to In January 1950 HM the public - an assessment required Submarine Truculent was relating to an identifiable living by the Home Office. returning to Chatham individual, known as the data subject, Between August and September dockyard when it was in and obvious examples would include last year market researchers carried collision with the Swedish criminal, intelligence and personnel out a survey of visitors to police tanker Davina and sunk. records and crime reports. Although the vessels were Less obvious examples include station front counters at each of the in the Thames estuary and certain types of CCTV and audio divisions, except Stansted Airport. all 80 men aboard the systems, and e-mails. Visitors were asked about the police Truculent managed to get out If the provisions of the Act are not station reception area, waiting time, staff attitude and how well their of the submarine, 64 upheld within Essex Police, legal inquiry was dealt with. perished in the cold. action may be taken against The findings revealed that 87 per Essex Police launch individual police officers or support Vigilant I1 was one of the cent of those surveyed were satisfied. staE responsible for breaches, as well Essex Police staff were also highly first rescue boats on the as against Essex Police itself. scene and assisted with eight rated for their manner and attitude. The Chief Constable has overall However the survey did highlight of the 16 survivors. responsibility for determining the Former sergeant Phil areas for improvement, including purpose for which, and the manner in China, who was accompanied reducing waiting times and improving by constables Peter Scott, which, any personal data is processed, some of the stations' facilities. Paul Daly and Steve Cleaver and employees should process Deputy Chief Constable Charles in Vigilant I11 said: "I am personal data in accordance with force Clark said: "The overall results are pleased that Essex Police policies. encouraging but the survey has have received recognition for Essex Police process data for The identified areas where we can the part they played all those Policing Purpose which can be broadly improve and we will be looking to years ago." defined as: "The prevention and address these matters."

pp - p P P - P P For display advertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 6 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2000 Tenants murdered landlord then stoppec I Life for 'bo for Essex Police Officers and Personnel (Current and Retired) CITIZEN'S arrest made on November 6, 1998, and actions by the police ofticers A Hero is Ipraise1 attendingThe Barge pub at Battlesbridge that night to take Charles Nicholls into police his- 'great C - V --- custody,-. led to a terrible murder being- exposed.- Nicholls, seen in the company of another man, was arrested for dece~tionfollowing claims by a Mr Timothy Wright that citizen's arresl U " " homeinsurance 0800 86 86 86 he was owed money by Nicholls, a previous tenant. Includes: 24 Hour Emergency Assistance Llne Please quote ref: PD104D The off~cerstaking Nicholls to Chelmsford police station noticed a special constable were given one of him hiding: a car key down the back keys that Nicholls had tried to conceal : motorinsurance 0800 44 55 88 seat pocket of the police car. sent to Battlesbridge to try to locate , Includes- 24 Hour Roadside Assistance (outside a 1 m~leradius of your home) At the station an identical car key was vehicle that it belonged to. 1 (Cbrnorehensive onlvl Please quote ref: PD104D Report found down his sock and he also had in his Just before 9pm they came acros: possession a driving licence in the name of possible vehiclt in The Barge car park i Lines open: Earn-8pm Mon - Fri. 9amlpm Sat. Colin Francis. a PNC check by Sgt White showed To tmprove our ierwce telephone calls are record~dand randomly monitored vehicle belonged to Colin Francis. Cover and premiums are rubleit to mdzv~duaiassessment Officers were now looking at the offence 'No purchase neceiiary Full Termr and Condlt8onr available on request of deception and the possible theft of a Special constable Richard Weir-Ewi llndewrttten by Zurich Insurance Company Rlchrnond Gardens Bournemouth BH1 lln A lhrnited company tncorporated 10 Swltrerland motor vehicle. already cold from checking likely vehic Rpg~rtered~n the Canton of Zurrh No 3 749 620 01 UK branch registered I" tnnl~nriNo BR $05 OK Head Offne Zuilch Houre Stanhooe Road I >-- ~-~ ~ Nicholls was constantly changing his was chilled to the bone when he opened Portsmouth. Hamprhtre P01 IDU A member of the ~iroclat8onof Brrt~rh Heather Insurer\ and the lnluranie Ombudsman Bureau This sewlie s not available m Norlhern Ireland or the Channel Islands EAGLE STAR story about whether he had arrived at The boot to find the body of a man. I Curled up in an embryonic positio~ A m r ZUrl

Squad to look at the enforcement side of the issue. dworks begin Fully briefed, they will shortly discuss their role ROADWORKS have is the entrance to the Runwell Road just to the west existing A130 will have some with the Chief Constable Essex and Suffolk of the Rettendon Turnpike. form of construction work and so that their work over started on the A130 in by ~~~th~~watto This is expected to cause Hoe Lane will be closed to the next few vears will preparation for waterworks. complement the work of construction of the There will be a temporary and staff On through traffic. Essex Police, The Drugs new by-pass. construction of new traffic 40 mph speed limit on the the plenty Staff should be aware that A130 north of Church Road to of time for their journeys. the work around the Team and crime One of the first signals at the junction reduction partnerships. south of the junction with Old CO~S~~UC~ion Turnpike, in particular, ~11 measures will be the with Canon Barns, which Barn Lane. In addition, during cause delays and congestion A 40 mph speed limit will February, new 40 mph limits and plenty of time should be be introduced on Church will be introduced on allowed for journeys. Road extending west of the Any officers experiencing A130. approaches to the Rettendon operational problems should Also at this time a Turnpike to protect workers bring the matter to the temporary entrance will be during the construction of a attention of headquarters' constructed to Downhouse new roundabout south of the Traffic Management Unit on Farm, just south of the RAC Turnpike. extension 58169 who may car sales. A 40 mph speed limit in Essex Police will be also be contacted in an South Hanningfield Road and enforcing all the temporary emergency via the informa- Old Barn Lane comes into tion room inspector. 40 m~hL.s~eed limits. In addition a haul crossing operation. Off~cers must not contact 24 hour roadside helpline is being constructed at Roads to the west of the the contractors directly. Guaranteed courtesy car' I Are you a retired Essex Police civilian? a Monthly payments* If you are a retired Essex Police By completing and returning the \ civilian and are in receipt of an form below you will enable welfare l T I Essex County Council pension, the to update their records for the Chief Recent figures show that Police staff are costing us less money in claims, so that's why we've reduced our rates welfare department wants to hear Constables' Garden Party for Police Officers and civilian staff. from you. invitations. rmmq So call us now on 0800 600 800 and quote reference 1 Name ...... LAW to take advantage of our great new prices. I I ( Address ...... I

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Please forward to Welfare, Essex Police Headquarters, PO Box 2, I 1 Springfield, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6DA. Tel: 01245 452990 1 LIIII THE LAW. FEBRUARY 2000 9 Professional recognition OFFICERS who are receiving Chief Hope for the orphans Constable's commenda- tions this month are Pc CONVOY 2000 is getting Aids hospice and a village housing clippers, antiseptics and cleaning providing the infant orphanage with Gary Tween, Pc ready to roll and they need people suffering from leprosy. items, rubber gloves and scrubbing refurbished laundry rooms, will be no Tracyann Pumfrey, DC You can help by filling a shoebox brush. mean feat in a week. Peter Phillips, Sgt your help. with useful things. A pound in each shoebox would also This is where you can also Nicholas Kelly, Pc Paul The Metropolitan Police The children need basics that our be appreciated to cover some of the contribute by joining the Essex Byrne and DC Robert Service, Inner London Probation children take for granted, such as transport costs. contingent. Sandford. Service, Aid for Children, Rotary woollen hats and gloves, tooth brush The Essex contingent will be flying Retired superintendent David out to Romania around the middle of Bright said: "All that is needed are Constables Gary International and Essex Police and paste, flannel, soap, shampoo and Tween and Tracyann small hot water bottles. May for 7 days. simple DIY skills and a lot of Pumfrey are commend- are working together to take An exercise book, ruler, pencil and Planning to refurbish and provide enthusiasm. It will be hard work but ed their professionalism humanitarian aid to Romania. sharpener would also be useful and, washroom facilities at a boys' the more the merrier." and standard of care It is anticipated that a convoy of 20 last but not least, a small soft toy. orphanage, refurbish dormitory C~stsper person are anticipated to - demonstrated at the lorries will leave for Romania in May For adults the shoebox should also bedrooms at a girls' orphanage, be no more than £300. scene of a crash in loaded with items desperately needed contain personal grooming items plus installing new wardrobes and beds to Sponsorship is being sought to get money for materials. Any left over will Lower Road, Hockley on by. orphans. in Bucharest, a children's plasters, bandages, paracetamol, nail give the girls personal areas, and also November 21,1998. A 19- be used to offset travel costs year-old man died at the and anyone wanting to go scene and they adminis- along may also seek their tered first aid to two own sponsorship. other seriously injured ALL council vans in Uttlesford information about people under very will now sport stickers where to take shoeboxes see stressful conditions. bearing the Crimestoppers next months' Law Or for Rayleigh DC Peter telephone number in a new information about joining the Phillips is commended initative supported by Essex Convoy>please contact Angels for his commitment and Smith at headquarters on professionalism during Uttlesford District Council is extension 52004. a criminal investigation promoting the freephone surrounding the death number - 0800 555 111 - on Can YOU help of baby, and offences of the back of all its vehicles. assault against four The number can be used to a student? report details of crimes and young children. A GERMAN student is look- criminals anonymously. A man was sentenced ing for a family to stay with to 14 years imprison- Crimestoppers has been for six months to improve his ment. raising its profile as more and English. Sgt Nicholas Kelly, Pc more people use the Christoph, who will be 16 Paul Byrne and DC freephone number. next month and is the son of Robert Sandford, Last year it launcheda web a Germarl police officer, is Southend, are com- site address for information to currently at a school with a mended for the part be sent via secure e-mail. All classical bias. He wants to they played in the inves- messages are routed through spend some time at an tigation of a serial a facility which removes e- ~~~li~h~~~~~~h~~~i~~, rapist, recently mail addresses, so the sender A, exchange is possible so cohvicted of two rapes remains anonymous. The web if you can help site address is Christoph at Werner in Southend and sen- Inspector Graham Seal, Community Projects at Braintree, shows his support for www-ic24net/crimestoPPers tenced to 14 years Bruckner, Im Neerfeld 31, D- the new Uttlesford scheme. He is pictured with the council's Community Safety and provides another in 45359, Essen or on 0049-201- imprisonment. Officer, Rachel Hutchinson, and Area Crimestoppers Chairman Clive Hardingham. the fight against crime. 699197.

n *a I 1 1 I n 1 1 I 11 ~etterscmnUnved horn page 4 Don't take us volunteers for granted /I ARV personnel, like other public are protected from dangerous as volunteers and put themselves on Better driver training needed authorised firearms officers criminals. They neither ask, nor expect, offer to criminals. (AFOs) will be detailed to the any gratuity for doing so, even though Management's response? Take them I READ with interest the I read an article recently, forthcoming remount exercise. their lives at some stage are likely to be for granted, threaten to take their articles in The Law by Dave in a national newspaper threatened. As one might expect, some rest days permits away, as if it's an honour to 'go Murthwaite and Pete regarding another accident As a result, even their families make the extra mile' as a police officer and Tomlinson. involving a police vehicle. It will be re-rostered to ensure that a sacrifice in supporting their partners put yourselves on offer to protect your I was also a member of stated that police drivers manning for the exercise is appropriate. the driving school from 1974 must get the best possible AFOs accept that this will happen in undertaking this potentially life- colleagues, a well-paid, elected until 1980, and again from training to avoid accidents. and simply ask to re-allocate their re- threatening role. politician or the public. 1982 until 1986. Surely a force such as rostered weekend to a block of three Another issue is that AFOs And how does the service recognise I was proud to be one of Essex should set an days off in lieu. I have heard, however, undertake, quite rightly, extensive and this voluntary work? Some voluntary example and lead the way. the elite band of officers that the response by traffic regular training to ensure that they are workers receive knighthoods, refuse col- who were selected to train Skills and disciplines management was words to the effect suitable and up to a high degree of lectors and lollipop ladies receive OBEs. as instructors. I, like the learned properly never professionalism. They train and operate other instructors, felt it my leave you. This I am sure "that's not suitable and if you don't like Our outgoing AFOs don't even receive in all weathers around the clock, some- duty to get the best out of will be confirmed by all the it put your firearms permit in". a letter, a memo, a mention in my students so that they in many Class 1 drivers of What is happening in this service, times in conditions that one wouldn't dispatches after years - some exceeding turn could demonstrate to yesteryear still out there. riddled with the cancer of low morale? expect an animal to endure, and why? 20 - of voluntary service to the public. members of the public the Before someone says that AFOs are volunteers who put Because of their dedication and public Time is long overdue that we best and safest way to drive. it's 14 years since I was an themselves at risk to ensure that the spiritedness, they offer themselves up reminded Government, our A First Class driver's instructor, I still work for a management and the public that if it opinion as to driving errors company as a Driver was always respected by his Awareness Instructor, An overwhelming tribute wasn't for our AFO volunteers it customers. whereby we try to enhance wouldn't be safe to walk past your front I feel sorry for the current the driving skills of MAY I through The Law on behalf of the many floral tributes, cards and door. This service has taken AFOs for instructors because, as ded- members of the public. my son Adrian, his family and myself, letters of condolences received. Also the granted for far too long. It's got to stop. icated as they are, their If we are trying to do this thank those serving and retired many telephone calls I have received. Try to imagine the withdrawal of this then surely we must give training has been curtailed. officers, civilian employees and ex- Pam would have been so goodwill. It doesn't bear thinking about. I have seen appalling future police drivers more employees that attended the funeral overwhelmed by the large attendance training not less, otherwise Goodwill is being tested to the limits to driving by some police offi- service of my dear Pam at the Hatfield at the funeral, the same church where cers. I know it is not the members of the public may ensure that the public doesn't recognise Heath Church on Wednesday, January we were married 46 years ago. It was fault of the personnel at the become far better drivers the low morale and the ever- 26. nice to see so many people cared. school, only of the policies than police officers. deteriorating service it receives. Sincere heartfelt thanks from us all. that have been imposed on Neil Seymour We would also like to thank all the Former DC1 Michael Patrick DCNeil Evans them. But what must the Canvey Island people for their donations towards the Harlow Harlow Special Branch ~ublicthink? Imperial Cancer Research Fund, and

For dis~lavadvertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 * 10 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2 Comrades' p- meeting The Law pays tribute to its founder THE Annual General Meeting of the Comrades' IF it weren't for John Hedgethorne, a well- healthy and active social life with continuous Association will be held at respected police officer and race walker, The Law, involvement in running and race walking clubs. the Federation Office, Stable as we know it, would not have been created. For many years he helped promote Colchester's Lodge, headquarters at 2pm Sadly, John died in January when he fell down marathon, half-marathon and fun run, and in 1969 on Monday, February 28. All the stairs following a stroke. At 68 he was still he competed and won the Bristol 100 mile race members are welcome to competing in his favourite sport and his wife which brought with it a place on the Great Britain attend. Elizabeth admitted "he just couldn't sit still". team. Readers are reminded that During his 30 year career with Essex Police he Friend and colleague Pc Laurie Rampling will be membership of the reached the rank of chief inspector, and enjoyed a one of many to miss John. Here follows his tribute: Association is not only open IT is with great regret that I Hedgethorne and the rest is knew someone who did. His to all retired officers, but also report the passing of one of history. Much of the presen- athletic and road walking to serving officers with 10 or my early mentors in sport. tation of that competition is exploits are legendary - he more years' service. John Hedgethorne was quite down to the influence of JH. was still competing. The annual subscription is simply an inspiration to all He was a man of great John Hedgethorne was only £1 and the Association who knew him and, in passion (for his sport), quite simply a gentleman and would particularly welcome particular, all those in the humility and kindness. He will be sorely missed by all an increase in the number of sporting arena. was also an organiser's those who had the privilege serving officers. To many he may have dream. If he didn't know of knowing him. If you would like further appeared arrogant but in something (which was information, contact David truth, behind that brash extremely rare) than he Laurie Rampling, Thurrock Jones at the Federation exterior, there was indeed a Office on 01245 491491 ext heart of gold. 54501. John was also the founder of The Law newspaper, and Fostering for many years the comman- dant of the now defunct TENDRING Divisional Basildon constable Stephen fellowship Cadet School. In that time, he Commander, Supt Mick Hicks Elwell after serving l1 years. helped the development and will hang up his hat on March THE RAF Police Association personality of the hundreds 27 after 35 years' service. Obituaries was formed in 1984 to enable of young men and women Mick began as a cadet in serving and retired members who emerged from that Former Maldon beat officer, 1965 and served at HQ Roy Crow has died. Roy retired of the RAF Police and establishment into the real training and Operations, as a constable, in 1983, after associated branches and world of police work. Braintree, Epping, Colchester, serving 20 of his 30 years on trades to meet together, I'd like to think there is a Stanway Traffic and Tendring. the Maldon beat. foster good fellowship and little bit of JH in every one of Also retiring after nearly 31 advance the spirit of them, as there certainly is in years' service is Pc Michael Retired sergeant George comradeship formed during me. Bright from Southend. Tims died in December, aged , service. There are many stories Braintree constable Terence 79. He served at Colchester, There are branches of the about John, but I can vividly Neafsey retires after 22 years' Romford and Benfleet, retiring Association all over the coun- remember many years ago, service. Meanwhile, Clacton in 1976. Douglas Badcock who try and should any one wish when, as the new athletics officers retiring on medical retired as a chief inspector in to receive more information secretary, I took on the grounds are Sgt Anthony 1976 died last month aged 79. they can contact David organisation of the divisional Tillman, after 24 gears, and Pc He served at Ongar, Basildon Wardell at 40 South Western John Hedgethorne - former police championships. Terence ~illiams after 27 and Colchester. I didn't know where to years. Also retiring on medical Molly Rand, widow of retired Crescent, Parkstone, Poole, Officer and Dorset BH14 8RR or, Of The Law - dies start, so I made just one grounds are Pc Colin Harsent, superintendent, Harry Rand, alternatively, by email on aged 68. Photo: Evening Gazette phone call to John HQ with 14 years' service, and died on January 11. [email protected].

- heated ~ndoor and outdoor heaGd...... o~~trlotrr no01- - -. From- - .- - - £1.. - 25- - DUE to the increasing number of Market Place adverts being pools. Club and all facilities per person per week. Discount A HAPPY new Millennium that we have also had to received by The Law team, there has been a need to review the included, £75 to £250 pw. for police personnel. For to all our members and move away from a Friday Contact Craig Bailey on 01279 facility. brochure and tariff contact their families. meeting due to the heavy 653570or01279832837. Roger Wheeler on 01637 The last Mid-Essex IPA bookings in the social In future issues only adverts from those directly connected to FIVE Ford seven spoke origi- 850891. social event of the 20th club. Essex Police (either serving or retired) will be accepted. In addition nal alloy wheels, plus nearly RS 400. Sail No 774, 2 man century - our Christmas The meeting will be held adverts should be restricted to a maximum of 24 words and repeat new Firestone 195 X 60 R14 dancing dinghy with asymmet- meal at the social club - on Thursday, March 9, in ads should be re-submitted on a monthly basis. tyres, superb condition, fit ric spinnaker. New April 1998. went extremely well. The the downstairs room of The Law team reserves the right to edit or omit any advert SierralEscort, £350 ovno. Tel Combi roadllaunch trailers, food, company and music the club. The upstairs bar 01245 261810 which doesn't meet this criteria. under and over covers, spare were, as always, excellent. will be open. We will be Orlando. CANOE Dancer, vgc with buoyancy aid, paddles and spraydeck, FLORIDA, spinnaker and foil cover, blue What we didn't know, of meeting at around 7.30pm, Luxurious holiday home to and white, as new. Must be course, was that so many although the business will 111111-111-1111D1111 rent. Four bedrooms, 3 bath- seen. £5,800. Contact Alan of us would be spending not start until 8pm. rooms, 2 living areas, dining BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX Husk at Laindon Traffic on ext part of the holiday season We are planning to have area. Large patio area and 30ft 43142. swimming pool. Brand new and in our sick beds with flu. some form of quiz to tease SEATON, Devon. Canadian out brains when the ideally located for all attrac- cedarwood holiday bungalow on tions. Contact Keith or Recovered serious business is small select park, heated and Lorraine Murphy on 01482 completed. Please try and fully equipped. Two bedrooms. Anyway, we hope that 659452. come along to let your Full details on request. Contact you have all fully FOR sale. Ford Sierra Ghia committee know what 01404 891188. recovered and are raring auto estate 2.0. 'H' reg, 1991, they are doing right (or SUNN camp chateau. 6 berth to race along to the social very good condition, fsh, events that we have wrong) and what you £1,500. Clean car, colour white. frame tent, 3 separate bed- would like to see arranged rooms, kitchen area, excellent organised for you. The Contact Pc Westall on 01255 later in the year. condition, used only three first event is our regular 553268. The third event, again in times, £350. Contact Dave get together at The New GOLF clubs. Howson Derby, Godard on ext 76554 or 07715 Times Inn in Tiptree. March but on Friday 31, left-handed, full set, one, three, 352380. However, would you will be an "At Home" at five woods, three to nine irons, TO LET. Sudbury, one bed please note that we have the social club. A speaker sand pitching wedges, putter, house, part furnished, garden had to move our dinner to has still to be identified by excellent condition, only £50. and shed. Parking space, fully Friday, February 18. We Frank Joslin. Contact John Coyle on 01702 fitted kitchen, rent £325 per plan to meet in the bar at Bill Fancourt 527455. month. Te101787 460402. around 7.30pm for the Mid Essex ISLE of Wight, Bonchurch cot- VAUXHALL Cavalier GLS, meal at 8pm. We have tage to let. Sleeps 6, 2 bath- 2.0i auto, 93 'K' reg, elwindows, booked for 35 guests so if THE Annual General rooms, all mod cons, sea views. elhlmirrors, power steering, No pets. Brochure and details you are planning to come Meeting of the central locking, sunroof, aver- along call me on 01245 from 01279 437560. International Police Name and rank age miles, tax MOT, service his- 225569...... - MOTOR home. Kon-Tiki, 6 tory, excellent condition, £2,495 We have agreed with the Association, South East I I berth, 1988, 2.5 diesel Fiat, ono. Contact Ryan Gillard on Essex Branch will be held Station ...... Home Tel ...... new tyres, exhaust and battery. restaurant that all I I 0802911853or01245324974. accounts will be settled at 8pm on Monday March Fitted top box with awning. VAUXHALL Cavalier 21tr CDi, 13, 2000 at Southend I Date ...... Signed ...... I Omni direction TV aerial, 4 blue, good reliable runner, 'E' individually. Our meeting in March of Police Station. 1 Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, 1 bike carrier. Contact Audrey reg, 6 month's MOT, £250 ono. Harmer on 01621 853596. Contact Clare Deedman on course is the AGM. Gordon Oakley I Essex Police Headquarters. I Would you please note South East Essex Lllllllllllllllllll-~PINE Lodge Hotel, Cornwall. 01245491491 ext53050. THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2000 11

I exercise I Victorv as sweet as the Guinness! I the pool 1 class ESSEX Police Ladies' Hockey venom only to be matched by the solid (their umpire). Team travelled to the RUC to defending of the Essex team from This setback did not deter their THE recent Croker Cup BOXERCISE has arrived play their quarter Final match forwards to defence. Essex knew with determination and their continuous swimming gala was not at Chelmsford's Riverside in the PAA Cup. the attacking ploys of the RUC, space pressure in a goal 2-1. without its drama. Ice & Leisure Centre, be Some Before the last race it thanks to Coroner's Officer, No one really relished the task, as With four mins to go Essex were in ter- previous encounters have been very skills by Debbie earned a well-deserved ritories unknown, the semi-final beckon- was a~ouncedthat the Pc Derek Sewell. whole competition rested The class, on a Monday hard, close and physically fought penalty, which Sarah - ing, and knowing they had to do was 2-0 to Essex. on the outcome. night between 9pm and matches. keep possession. This they did, the final RUC were steaming, the bit between If either Braintree or 10pm, uses boxing moves with the thought of their first PAA whistle went and a delighted Essex side Cup semi-final place waiting, their teeth they put more and more Southend won they would and punches to expand the team and supporters went mad. were raring to go, despite the omission of pressure on the Essex defence and be overall leaders in the energy. It must be stressed, those who did not get a mention, however, that there is no two key players due to flu. eventually scored a goal which again was Croker Cup. You are certainly not forgotten, a great physical contact so it is a The first half saw the RUC come at ruled out this time for dangerous play Southend were disquali- safe way to burn off calories Essex with all they had, fine defending fied for an early entry into and work at the level suited by Sharne, Sue, Debbie, Nicole and Kate the water on changeover to you. kept the RUC forwards at bay. Essex even though they were It is also great for those renowned for their ability to break, threequarters of a length A worthv win ahead. people who don't want to caught the RUC on their heels and r/ perform the normal aerobic where rewarded with their first goal, ESSEX Police men's hockey team most of the second half they slipped The routines as there are no Terri making a excellent run down the beat Harwich and Dovercourt to 2nd place in the league. presided over by the Chief complicated steps. right and an inch perfect pass for Toni to soundly 9 - 1. A close fought game against decided that The cost of this class is hit the back of the net 1-0. The match started off tamely Ipsffich and East S&o& in a -nt was the fairest £3.60. The celebrations didn't last too long, enough in the first half but speeded -hh in the cmwe-ce 5 S E solution and Braintree and For those who do prefer Southend shared the spoils RUC where awarded a penalty, to the up with a flurry of goals from Essex L~~~~ has left E~~~~ to aerobics Derek also teaches with 11 poidts each. dismay of our defence. Nevertheless, including a hat-trick from Brooking. etaintheir place in the league, every Thursday between Braintree are in the lead with the fighting spirit of the team and a A worthy victory for the Crowe ciropping to 3rd place. 7.15pm and 8.15pm at the over Southend by one few prayers Kate Mead pulled off a Insurance Division 5 S E League Matt Broolring the amng HQ gym. It is free to fantastic save to deny the RUC. Still 1-0. leaders. point. side of the Ipswich and East Suffolk members of the Essex Just before half time with the RUC However the league match the goal post in the first half. Police Sports and Social piling on the pressure, a goal was following week proved to be a Paris in Spring Club and £2 for non disallowed for deliberate obstruction on disappointment with Essex losing 1- Ipswich and East Suffolk members. the Essex goalkeeper. 0 to Crane. responded in the second half after a you are feeling romantic Please note that there is Half time still 1-0, a battered and With no score at half time, Essex period of strong pressure making then this could be Just the no class on February 24. bruised Essex knew 35 mins were were caught napping with a Crane the score The Essex men now for You- This is another fun way between them and their first semi-final. breakthrough that guided in a well have a lot to do to reclaim the 2nd There are still a few to get fit with easy to follow RUC had everything to play for and taken goal. place position and promotion in the places left on the trip to moves that will help tone Although Essex Police controlled remaining games of the season Paris on April 28,2000. up the body and burn off they did, they attacked with tremendous the fat. Further details are available from Pc Sewell on 01245 514076. THE Croker Cup darts competition took place recently with only three teams participating. Southend won, I Lottery results I with Braintree second and third place went to Rayleigh. DISCOUNTS ON Thurrock were awarded two Croker Cup points for THE results for the INSURANCE FOR January 2000 lottery is as the cross country and not nil as previously stated. follows: E1,500 Pc R The Metropolitan Police are staging the 2000 PAA Goonewardene; £1,000 Dc judo championships in High Wycombe on Saturday EMPLOYEES OF R Atkins; £500 Pc I December 2, 2000. If anyone is interested please Waugh; £300 L Wheddon; contact the Force Sports Secretary for further details. ESSEX POLICE £200 Pc L Collins; £100 Pc If anyone wants to take part in the Cheviot 2000 P Simmonds. team fell race, which is not a PAA event, contact the All the following people From Royal & SunAlliance receive £50 consolation: S Force Sports Secretary for further details on extension Short, K Byatt, M Wyatt, 58888. I Pc G Harwood, Pc P The Force Sports and Leisure shop will open every Foster, Pc D Sims, W Wednesday between 1200 and 1400 hours. It will also Morrisey, Pc N Allen, DC D open on Saturday February 19, March 11 and March b Car lnsurance King, and K Elliot. 25. 2000. €40 off Penalty shoot out destroys Essex's chances b 20% off Home lnsurance TWO years in succession Essex the Police were making good use of the wide players. An football team have met Suffolk in the area excellent move down the left side saw final of the PAA National Cup. Maunton send a lpw cross into the Suffolk b Special offers also available on Unfortunately, history also repeated itself penalty area, Fallows got in front of the in the result, with Suffolk claiming victory defender and got a toe to the ball, the Suffolk Travel lnsurance and Pet lnsurance and an away match against the RUC. keeper pushed the ball away only to see Essex took to the field with a defensive Beacher slot the ball home from close range. formation, playing Beacher as a lone striker. Essex pressed on-with Crane collecting the The early part of the game was played out in ball on the right, turning the defenders inside midfield and Suffolk began taking the game out, and sending a curling cross into the Find out how much you can SAVE to Essex. penalty area for Beacher to put Essex into the As the Suffolk side pushed forward they lead. were awarded a free kick on the edge of the With only two minutes remaining Suffolk Essex penalty area. The Suffolk player got pushed forward and were awarded a throw-in Call above the Essex defence to head past Munson. close to the Essex penalty area, as the ball Essex continued to battle in midfield with was thrown into the box the defence cleared some strong tackling from Wrigley and only to see a high ball knocked back into the 0800 300 822 Hammond. Suffolk, however, were unlucky six yard area. Munson went to punch the ball not to extend their lead from another set clear, but misjudged the flight of the ball and piece. watched helplessly as a Suffolk player scored Essex then changed their tactics late in the the equaliser. The game ended 2-2. first half, abandoning their defensive stance Due to the weather conditions and some and pushing Crane forward to support tired legs the decision was made to go straight Beacher. This change in tactics saw Essex to a penalty shoot out. come back into the game. Essex went out 4 - 3 on penalties after They soon took control of the game and misses from Crane & Beacher. I' I 12 THE LAW, FEBRUARY 2000

fancy doing the only a couple of weeks later borders of Slovakia and Austria. We would finish. I was suffering. upon us, thoughts go to the London that a letter arrived stating I were staying lOOkm south east of The sight of Hero's Square was Marathon in April. If anyone was It had been accepted to run in the city in Szolnok. most welcome. I was surprised to unsuccessful in getting a place, but seemed like a good idea the 14th Kaiser's Plus. Collected by Paul's friends we find that I was passing other still wishes to put their body soon learned the local overtaking runners, obviously suffering more through the pain of 26.2 miles to at the time. Training began around rule - get as close to the car in front than me. experience the joy of finishing, then It turned out that Paul had Chelmsford, then Chelmsford to and then launch vourselfinto the With the finish banner in view I there are a number of charities with mustered myself into what I thought guaranteed places for those willing. was a sprint, but probably a quick Crimestoppers, with the strong jog, to cross the line in 4 hours 1 police links, have such places. If minute. Paul had finished very anyone is interested call 0181 877 strongly in 3 hours 50 minutes. 0337 for details. Fluid was the main thing on my If foreign locations interest you mind, the desire to rehydrate was then the RNIB has a number of exceedingly strong. places reserved for police runners in The organisers of this event had the Paris Marathon on April 9. done a most excellent job, having Complete travel, accommodation laid on food, drink, and changing and race entry packages start at facilities for all the competitors. A £180, refunded for every runner shower, a sandwich and a couple of raising over £800. If you are litres of water later and I felt semi- interested in this call Gareth human again. Edwards on 01388 517087. Be a 'golden' entry THE President's Sporting Club, year also give youngsters a taste of chaired by IT'S Mike Jackson, has a sport, helping to boost their self- number of 'Golden Bond' places in confidence and physical this year's London Marathon and is development. Each year ends with a seeking runners. Christmas party for hundreds of Over £700,000 has been raised by children and their helpers from the charity and donated to schools special schools. and organisations in Essex and East A traditional lunch, cabaret and Hertfordshire, providing sporting disco, and a chance to meet a host of facilities and opportunities for celebrities, as well as Father disabled children. Christmas pre-empts an award Former heavyweight boxing ceremony recognising the champion, Frank Bruno, has been endeavours of some of the children president of the club for 12 years who have made significant and making guest appearances at achievements. events where possible. This year's London Marathon is to As well as sporting equipment be held on Sunday, April 16, so if and tuition the club funds outings you would like to be a sponsored and adventure type holidays and, runner you need to be quick off the with the support of the National mark and contact Mike Jackson at Handicapped Skiers Association, police headquarters on 01245 provides ski scholarships to 491491 ext 51512. children. The club will be seeking a certain Sports Experience Days every level of guaranteed sponsorship. Sporting merger calls on Essex to play cross country host

ESSEX Police will host the first start together at 2.30pm on Parking, changing and refresh- note with both the mens' and wom- King, from Colchester. new cross country championships Thursday, March 2, at Gloucester ment will be available close to the ens' teams taking 3rd overall. The women's team was boosted by following the merger of PAA sport- Park, Basildon. start and within Gloucester Park. With captain Mick Bond still the return of Moira Ainsley, from ing regions. The new set up com- Only one set of awards will be Any members wishing to take recovering from injury, the battle to Tendring, who remained unbeaten prises south east members and the presented in the usual categories part should contact Mick Bond or lead the Essex Team saw Vic Spain in her age group to take the V40 remaining members of the Eastern and not separate awards for each Laurie Rampling. (Basildon) claim the 3rd individual female award and gave sisters Lucy Region. region. The last season of the SEPAA male award, just ahead of Derek Bradley, from Braintree, and Paula With a total of 11 forces eligible to The course will be similar to that cross country league reached its Walker from Colchester and Russ Bradley, from Colchester, the sup- enter this should ensure both a used for the 1999 PAA champi- conclusion somewhat earlier in the Welch from Chelmsford. port they've been lacking recently. competitive and well-supported onships, consisting of several test- year than usual. The scoring six was completed by With only three to score the efforts event. ing hills, rough undulating grass In what was the final season the defendable trio of Charles of Janet Adcock (HQ) should not be Both the men's six mile race and and playing fields. It is ideally suit- before the changes to the sport Quaey, from Rochford, Chris overlooked in helping to ensure the the women's four mile race will ed for spikes or studded footwear. regions, Essex finished on a high Mathlin, from Basildon, and Steve team result.