The The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 282 April 1997

Enjoy your Joint inquiry launched to step up hunt for culprit new Law TEeditorsofThewhopereaderslook newspaper. will enjoy their new SCIENTIFIC LINK The changes are the result of a survey carried out late last year. Whilst it emerged that readers were generally happy with the content of The Law, the general view was for a more up-to-date tabloid, henceleisureour the revamped section new look. and sport monthly and T0 SEX ATTICK S job feature are also a result of the survey responses. Your views and suggestions, are always welcome. Contact details are on the back page. DETECTIVES inves- tigating a sex attack By Kim White Convicted on a teenager have joined forces with of raising Suffolk after scientif- ic evidence revealed charity that the same man probably assaulted a boy in Newmarket. coppers The first incident hap- CHELMSFORD Police pened in September last brought five local fundraisers year when an 11-year-old to justice - strictly in the boy was abducted near his name of their good cause. Suffolk home, dragged to 0 An artist's impression The five were taking part in a field and overpowered. of the attacker. a "jail and bail" event in aid An extensive DNA testing wooded footpath. of the regional branch of the programme failed to Samples taken from both Royal National Institute for unveil the culprit. crime scenes indicated a link, the Blind. On March 13, a teenager and officers from Suffolk and Following their arrest by walking home from school in Essex met to discuss the best Chelmsford officers the Braintree was attacked in a way forward. copse near a well-used continued on page 3. fundraisers - dressed in con- vict suits - sewed their time in Judge Tindal's Tavern as they telephoned sponsors to Home Office grant to raise cash for the charity, and to set themselves free. purchase helicopter Arrested outside the Rat and ESSEX Police will soon By eventually purchasing Parrot by Pc Mick Franklin possess its own helicopter rather than leasing a (pictured right) were Julie following an award of helicopter, Essex will be able Lynsandrou, an employee of £600,000 from the Home to make additional savings on Judge Tindal's Tavern, and Office. The announcement operating costs estimated at Roger Sinden, of Essex comes just as the new part- up to £100,000 annually. Social Services. nership between Essex and It is hoped the new craft Cambridgeshire officially will be bought and in service The other three who took takes off, promising a growing by March 1998 costing a total part were Gary Simmons, of role for air support. of about £ l.lm. Bradford and Bingley The consortium began with The Essex and Building Society, and Phil a grant of £O.9m allowing the Cambridgeshire partnership Ringrose and David Hobden, purchase of a helicopter by will be officially launched on of NatWest bank. Cambridgeshire. With two Friday, April l8 when Chief craft the counties will not only Constable John Burrow ,and Photo courtesy of Essex be able back one another up, Cambridgeshire [email protected] Chronicle Series. but also provide Sunday Benn Gunn will sign the con-', cover. sortium agreement. 2 THE LAW, APRIL 1997

A CHELMSFORD police officer has towards Hullbridge. Pc Knights fol- been awarded the Chief Constable's lowed and arrested him swimming High Commendation after the arrest Commended for courage 30 yards in the freezing river. Marine of a burglar in the River Crouch. Pc Mr Peel said the officer was both Barry Knights, 27, was presented Woodham Ferrers in January of last two men carrying canoes towards "brave and courageous" and, unusu- with his commendation by Police year after a number of houses in one the river. ally, has been unusually commended Authority Chairman, Cllr Anthony area were broken into and a shotgun One of the men ran along the sea at both magistrates' and crown Peel at a meeting at County Hall, stolen. wall after attempting to hit Pc courts. His actions resulted in the Chelmsford. Pc Knights, along with Pc Brian Knights with a pole, and then man being imprisoned for three-and- The incident took place in South Owen, took up the chase after seeing jumped into the river, swimming a-half years. check I New telephone jumble guidelines OVER loo checks were made on boat esuipment during an NEW guidelines have been WITH the new Force initiative by Essex police issued for officers wanting to Information Room now in its Marine Unit. The uniformed make telephone sub'scriber second month of service, dates officers attended the Essex and itemised billing Boat Jumble, one of the enquiries during an investi- have been issued for the largest of its type in the gation. planned intake of divisional South East, held at the Essex The Force Intelligence control rooms. County Show Ground. Bureau (FIB) is the designat- Control rooms from Rayleigh Visiting every stand, they ed central point of contact and Chelmsford Divisions have checked all items of with the telecommunications equipment possibly identifi- industry for such enquiries, already moved into FIR. able by serial number, using and any requests which have Other divisions are scheduled a direct line to the Police not been sanctioned by the to transfer as follows: National Computer. bureau will be referred back. April 14 - Harlow; April 17 - The majority of checks For further information Thurrock; May l l - Tendring; were carried out on outboard refer to policy guideline engines and electronic 67/97. May 14 - Braintree; May 18 - equipment with many non- Colchester; June 15 - Basildon; identifiable high value items Crime booklet June 18 - Southend. checked using Ultra Violet Stansted Airport will retain its Lamps. GUIDANCE to help officers own control room. Sergeant Andy Masson of with the classification of the Marine Unit said: "Our crime has been issued in FIR spokesman Ch/Insp Peter attendance at this event has booklet form. Blois, said: "Things are going greatly enhanced the reputa- Classification of Crime - A very well and we are receiving tion of the section. The high Practical Guide for some positive feedback from degree of knowledge shown Supervisors is designed to divisions." by the officers also impressed ensure a more consistent the traders, who will no the Three long-serving communications officers had the honour of carrying out an informal farewell as the doubt Pass the word that under which crimes can be Essex is no longer a viable classified as 'detected - no old HQ Information Room closed. Pictured left to right are Colin Lea (22 years' service) Mick Wade (25 outlet for stolen marine prosecution' and 'no offence'. years) and Malcolm Bonnett (22 years) who declared the centre closed and switched off the lights. equipment."

Injury claims settled IN coniunction with the CRIMINAL injury Tussaud's Group, the Police claims settled in P1 atinurn privilege discountedFederation ticketsis CO-promotmg to mem- 1996 totalled 60, an bers, their families and increase on last FURTHER to the agree- for the officer, hisher part- friends, to visit both ment of the Essex Joint ner and any other adult in Madame Tussaud's and the year's 36. Branch Board to have a the household. The buyers' London Planetarium. This is as a result of the Platinum Privilege card guides expire at the end of introduction of the new available for its members, I January 1998 when a fresh These are am delighted to announce book will be distributed. until the end of December, tariff scheme, where that the buyers' guides and Any members who have and the combined ticket claims should be settled cnrdn have arrived and.- not-- - - vet received theirs prices are as follows: Adults ------. - -- - - . - - " ~ within a shorter time moment, there are 99 claims and civil, is strictly moni- have been distributed to should contact their local - £8.85; Children (under 16) scale. This is not always in various stages of recovery. tored. Regular consultations Federation representatives Federation representative. - £5.50; Children under four in the best interests of On the civil side, 50 claims between the member making for distribution. Civilian employees should go free, but the London contact Marilyn Carr in the the officer. were settled in 1996, an a claim, the solicitors' repre- Each envelope (one per Planetarium is not recom- increase from last year's sentative and myself take member) contains three Federation Office on mended. The new Authority is, I Privilege Cards. These are extension 54555. believe, looking to minimise total of 38. The total place to ensure that the civil To purchase your tickets, its costs by settling claims amount of compensation claim or CICB Appeal is write to: Mrs Claire Bmss, before a full recovery has paid to members in civil progressing properly. Expense allowances Tussaud's Offer, Stafford- been made. This results in claims was £299,928.11. The CICB 32nd Annual shire Police Federation, THE flat rate expense allowance for uniformed officers officers appealing against The total number of civil Report and Accounts for the Hearn Court, Rising Brook, claims outstanding at this was last reviewed by the Inland Revenue for the tax year decisions and, at this year shows that a total of Stafford ST17 9QN. time is 98. 199511996 when it was uplifted to £55. moment, there are 26 CICB 76,225 cases were resolved Enclose a SAE and cheque appeals. The vast majority of these For those officers in receipt of this allowance, the made payable to 'Staffs. Pol. during that period and The total amount of com- claims are dealt with by the Inland Revenue automatically amends the amount but, Fed. Tussaud's Acc.'. No pensation paid by the Board solicitors, Russell Jones & 75,667 new applications for those applying for, or having disagreement with the refunds will be issued. For in 1996 to our members was Walker. received, with 109,438 Inland Revenue, the Tax Reference is further information, £121,153 and, at this Each claim, both CICB unresolved cases. SAPP/129lAP~OLICE9310/32. telephone 01785 235222. Step-by-stepwide to a grievance AS promised last month, here possible. The person to whom Opportunities Adviser; (d) if son conducting stage 2 and 3. days. Ensuring confidentiality above to the aggrieved as soon are the Grievance Procedure the grievance is first reported appropriate, interview the per- If resolved to the satisfaction they must (a) consult, if neces- as possible. If the grievance stages in more depth. We must, within seven days, pay- son, who is the subject of the of the aggrieved, the written sary, with the Equal cannot be resolved, the aggriev- begin with stages 1 and 2. ing due regard to the need for grievance; (e) make a record should be forwarded to Opportunities Adviser; (b) ed should be told that the Stages 3 and 4 will follow in confidentiality, ensure that written record, on form EOG1, the Equal Opportunities meet the aggrieved as soon as grievance will proceed to Stage the May edition. they (a) meet the aggrieved and detail all action taken; (f) Adviser. possible and also the person(s) 3 with their consent. Stage 1 - ~~i~i~land give himher any appropri- ensure all parties are told of Stage 2 - Divisional or who is the subject of the com- If the matter cannot be ~~~~l~~i~~:a grievance ate notes of guidance; (b) con- the outcome personally, what Departmental Resolution: plaint; (c) take the necessary resolved all relevant papers must be sent to the Assistant should be brought, initially, to sider all the facts in an effortto action, if any, is to be taken this stage involves full consid- action to resolve the grievance; Chief Constable, who is to con- the attention of a local supervi- obtain an early resolution; (c) and the reason for the decision. eration of the grievance by the (d) ensure all parties are told sorfline manager, orally or in seek advice and assistance, as If the grievance cannot be aggrieved's divisional or of the outcome, what action, if duct Stage 3. If the grievance %~ting. most cases, action necessary, from a manager resolved to the satisfaction of departmental head, who is any, is to be taken and the rea- is resolved the written record should be forwarded to the to resolve the matter will be unconnected with the griev- the aggrieved, written record then responsible for trying to sons for that decision; (e) send ance, or the Equal should be forwarded to the per- resolve the grievance within 14 written confirmation of the Equal Opportunities Adviser. . . .----..l... Y.T..-vr.....rr..-..F.-- r..-rrrrrrr... -xrrrTrrrr.rrr.rrrr.7.~~*~...... ~...... * THE LAW, APRIL 1397 3 Joint inquiry INSPECTOR Chris Lay was Running for a teenager's life Continued from page 1 county cover when a 999 call It has now been agreed reported a fight at the Albert HAVING vowed he At just 17 she is a available in Britain and Gordon Muir at Grays that Suffolk should lead the pub in Witham. Moments would never run another member of a local drama with an estimated cost of Police Station or credited inquiry with a 20-strong later Insp Lay burst in on the marathon, ~~~~i~ group and was looking £15,000. to the Felicity Ode11 team of detectives drawn diners and drinkers asking: from both counties. Rampling has emerged forward to taking driving The Police Benevolent Appeal Fund account "Where's the fight?" "No fight lessons. In the last four Fund has provided a grant (cheques payable to the DetISupt Peter Worobec, here," replied the landlord, so from retirement to try months, since her diagno- for Chris and Felicity to latter), Nat West Bank, 17 now leading the investiga- the intrepid inspector can- save the life of a sis, the tumour has severe- travel to Toronto on April High Street, Grays, sort tion, said: "There were obvi- celled all other units. teenager. ly affected her eyesight 12, but cannot reimburse code 60-09-11, via any Nat ous similarities between Luckily for the other two these attacks, both in the Felicity Odell, daughter and mobility and she now medical bills. West branch. cars at the Witham pub, the nature of the assaults and real fight had ceased. of Scenes of Crime officer requires constant care. Therefore any donations If monies raised are in the descriptions of the Hopefully, Mr Lay's prompt Chris Odell, has recently Her only hope is a new or sponsorship would be excess of the cash needed, offender. The two investigat- response did not put been diagnosed as having treatment being developed welcome. Contributions it will be donated to the ing teams have been liaising customers at the Albert a non-operable brain in Canada - non steroidal can be sent direct to Pc Little Havens Hospice for about the possibility that the Beefeater Pub, Colchester, tumour. chemotherapy - not yet Laurie Rampling or Pc children. same man was responsible off their dinner too much! . for both attacks, but the results of the scientific com- m parison provided the final link we needed." Both incident rooms have, to date, been using the HOLMES computer (Home Office Large Major Enquiry Facing a tough System). The database will now be combined and run from Burv St Edmunds with the officers working from their respective stations. DetISupt Ralph Barrington, said: "Following confirmation ;that we were looking for the same man, a task in Bosnia meeting took place between senior detectives from Essex AN Essex across the country - will February; Sgt Campbell dis- ment and of the area they'll and Suffolk and it was cussed it with Career be based. agreed that Suffolk would sergeant has just be monitoring the police lead the inquiry." in Bosnia Herzegovina Development and applied. Sgt Campbell says she sees left the county on Initially 121 officers were this as a great opportunity, and helping to bring The three Rs a year's second- selected, that was whittled only made possible by the them back from mili- down to 39. invaluable support of her THE Criminal Procedure and ment to Bosnia. tary-style policing to a Of those, 31 are now in husband and family. Investigations Act 1996 came more democratic and place, the remainder will be She said: "I was born and into effect on April 1, intro- Sgt Allison bred in Thurrock and since ducing important changes to Campbell, based civil operation. reserves. DC Robert Kidd, at based at Westcliff, has been joining the police have the current disclosure system Sgt Campbell left the Grays, has been selected as one of the always worked in this area. Officers whose work will be selected to join the county on Good Friday for reserves and will be called "I saw this secondment as a affected by these changes chance to do something have been attending courses first ever British her 12 month secondment upon should any of the other - just a matter of weeks officers drop out. completely different. Like where a training package has everyone, I've seen the been put together. police task force after first hearing of the In the few weeks they've attached to the UN. had to get organised, the situation in Bosnia on the The Act places a duty on task force. group have spent a week at television, but I have no idea the police to record, retain The British group - a A message switch inviting Hendon for medical training what it will be like actually and reveal material to the Sgt Allison Campbell total of 31 officers from applicants was circulated in and familiarisation of equip- living in that environment." defence. Fun Day is cancelled THE decision has been made to cancel this year's police Fun Day due to the pressure of work on organisers. Assistant Chief Constable (Operations) Geoffrey Markham, a member of the Fun Day committee, described the cancellation as "one of the saddest decisions I have been involved in." "The sole reason for the cancellation is because work, and work pressures, have intruded so significantly into the off duty hours of person- nel that we simply don't have the ability to mount it this year. "It's especially true of one person, DetISupt structure, to see how new had been learned. David Bright, and his family, who are the key individuals in relation to Fun Day. "You need his entre- the coastguard and lifeboat survivors. preneurial skills, energy, drive and enthusiasm. * It is hoped the Fun Day will be back for 1998 and volunteers would be most welcome. 4 THE LAW, APRIL 1997 No need to suffer stress alone YET again I hear that I believe can be avoided Although the traumas to contact Welfare before the If I knew then what I know one of my mates - a long with the right knowledge experienced were varied, the situation is too late. I was now, I am sure I would not parallel effects were obvious very critical of any person have had to retire early, lost serving, hard working, and understanding, before it is too late. and easy to compare. making who suffered stress before I out doing the job that I loved dedicated and conscien- Occupational Health and the ways of getting out of the went down and would not so much and caused so much tious officer - has Welfare did an excellent job problem very similar. have believed in a million suffering and upheaval to my I am not cured, but the years I would ever be writing family en route. suffered the effects of for me and got my life back to some normality. I was very strength I have gained from a letter like this. If anyone feels the need to post traumatic stress fortunate but too many all these people has enabled I now realise it is extreme- talk in confidence about disorder. others aren't. me to look forward to the ly important to recognise the PTSD then I am prepared to Having been forced to A very important part of future in a positive and confi- problem and to get the right help if I can, although I must my recovery process, outside dent manner and deal with stress that I am not a retire from PTSD at the help at a very early stage. of their care, was the long the PTSD problems that counsellor and would never peak of my career, I am The senior officer or individ- chats I had with other people, return from time to time. consider myself qualified in saddened to hear so many who had suffered like me. If any reader is worried ual who does not do this is that way. people are still suffering Talking with them gave me about PTSD hitting them, letting himself, the service Ex-D1 Bob Craven this very real problem that such a tremendous boost. then I strongly advise them and the family down. 01702511567 There's no point blaming 'society'

IN Ian Clark's letter to The outcome is limited by terms residents in a Scottish town. Shakespeare's Hamlet said: ''There is William Fordham ~h~ jraw (~~~~hedition) of reference and built on the seleo tion of witnesses to be called or not rotten in the State of he tries to blame --ll-J Denmark", but the Dunblane affair was calleu. something rotten in the State of "society" for the According to Ian Clark the actions scotland. A small Kind thoughts Dunblane killings, but or inactions of a Scottish MP, Local ~t was nothing whatsoever to do with that will not wash with Government Ombudsman and the the hundreds of thousands of decent cit- world ON behalf of myself, two Procurator Fiscal may have izens of England and Wales and else- sons and their families, I me. influenced the decision of the where in the UK who have now been would like to convey our Forget the Cullen Report, too. chosen as the Whipping Boys. appreciation for all the kind, Scottish Police to issue a firearms Such things are often a political So let us keep the blame for the down comforting thoughts received certificate to a Scottish resident, Dunblane killings exactly where it ploy hot potatoes cool off following the sudden sad to let whose suitability was already belongs. Right in the heart of Scotland, death of my husband Teny. and be forgotten in the files, or known to be sus ect. around Dunblane. Nothing can alter under Thank you to all who made into a circus if thought That is as may$e, but the recipient attended his funeral. that. then killed the children of Scottish D R Rice, Saffron Walden I HAVE now lived in Sheila D Malone advantageous. Australia for over six vears and my wife and I are mem- bers of Hurstville RSL Club, Sincere thanks There is apathy which is similar to the Royal I WISH to express my sin- British Legion. cere thanks to all who AS a NW co-ordinator, I ties and I've noticed an We were at the club one attended Albert's funeral and read with interest the upsurge of burglar evening when we were joined for the floral tributes. item fromnHawkeye"in alarms and double at our table by a young lady I have many memories of your March issue. glazed windows and who turned out to be the our long life together, which daughter of Tony Beaumont will help me come to terms I agree with the sen- doors which I believe (former Rayleigh Traffic). with his passing. He is sadly timents regarding apa- are a useful deterrent missed by all the family. thy and rarely receive against burglars. On the "yesteryear" Eva Gladwin any feedback on More punchy and subject, I have enclosed a Chelmsford newsletters or meet- longer lasting street photograph of my father, ings, although it seems signs would be an William George Fordham, Historical help that neighbours are improvement. who joined Essex County willing to keep an eye Keith Jones Constabulary in 1909, served MY great-grandfather, on each others' proper- Benfleet for 30 years and then grandfather, father and two returned as a 1st War uncles served in The Royal Reserve for the duration of Irish Constabulary and I am A regular watchers slot the Second World War. writing a family history of My kindest regards and their service. I WRITE in response to 'Hawkeye' (March issue). good wishes to all who might To help me I am seeking a Surely there is a place for a regular Watch Word in The remember me and many copy of the Tales of the RIG Law. thanks for The Law. published by Blackwood in Name and address supplied Ex-Sgt David Fordham 1922. If any readers know of Australia the whereabouts of a copy, I would be happy to hear from them via the Press Office. Action and attitude are the key Alf Robinson Risky business Colchester 'HAWKEYE' raised valid trust. Be an active member of cially near powerful radio points on NW co-ordina- any Residents' Association. transmitters or airport radar. I SEE from The Law (March tors' problems (The Law, Signs: These can do no Attitudes: In my 10 years issue) that two Essex police March 1997). more than advertise bound- attitudes have definitely officers are to carry out aries. All 'warning' signs lose Decades of change I have been a co-ordinator changed for the better. research into drugs and their effectiveness after a I WOULD like to thank all sophisticated than the for over 10 years in what is Security lights have domestic violence, costing fortunately a quiet area, and very short time unless they appeared, back gates are £7,000 plus. the people who turned up somewhat simplistic era of are backed by instant and for my retirement party the 1960s, when a police- would emphasise that the locked, more advice of holi- Is this a waste of type of area defines the obvious action. day absences has been noted manpower and money? and the splendid gifts. man's authority and word Burglar alarms: These action and attitude needed and keyholding properly doc- I could list many other I thoroughly enjoyed my was generally accepted are as effective as the people by the co-ordinator. umented. The NB0 commu- dangerous pursuits the pub- police service and meeting without demur. who hear them. Log every There is enough informa- nicates and takes an interest. lic undertake - boxing, motor and working with so many In conclusion I would one and leave a note through tion and guidance in the There is a National racing, steeple jacking, interesting and dedicated like to thank all the police the letterbox. Ninety per cent plentiful handbooks to cover Neighbourhood Watch abseiling, mountaineering, people, who represent officers throughout the are on empty premises, with all of this, but be selective. Association if you want to potholing, fireworks etc, etc. what I consider to be the force, irrespective of rank, lots of false alarms. Mains Apathy: People are busy feel part of a bigger picture, The list is endless. Will we best police force in the for support, loyalty and failures often set off badly with their own priorities. spend £7,000 on these risky world. companionship throughout designed systems and securi- but it cannot solve the prob- Don't expect widespread pursuits? Policing in the 1990s is the last three decades. ty lights. 'Wireless' systems lems on your doorstep. enthusiasm. Concentrate on RA White can be unpredictable, espe- Alan Watling far @ore complex and Lionel Thomas communication, encourage * i Colchester Cheh~ffg';d,, THE LAW, APRIL 1997 5 Pat's quiz team success GRAYS traffic warden Pat Truman is top of the class after her performance in the Evening Standard Pub Quiz Challenge. Pat was part of a team entered by the Essex Yeoman pub in Upminster, which fought off the competition from eight other teams in the area to reach the final. They beat the 19 other finalists in two hours, cor- rectly answering 48 out of 60 questions. The national competition took place over five months and involved 984 games, rais- ing over f 5,000, through entrance fees, for Save The Children. As winners, Pat and her team were pre- sented with £2,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust which they nominated in the memory of Amy Lawrence, a friend of the team who one m-an and, in a professional manner, DC Terry Barrow is pictured receiving the recently died. preserved the scene for later examination. award, presented for his vigilance and Pat, from Hornchurch, who has also been One man has been charged with two rob- professionalism, from Superintendent Jim a contestant on the TV show Fifteen-To- beries, a theft and firearms offences. BarkerMcCardle. One said the team enjoyed the contest and I 1 will return to defend the title next year. Pat Truman Better crime Watch groups link trend news into computer net FOLLOWING a rise in record- ed crime in Essex during 1996, NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch system is run from Kent Police's host on in their own area, they can see the new year brought feedback members in Chelmsford are by Alyson Mountney computer in Canterbury, but British what's going on all over Chelmsford. that was more encouraging. increasing their awareness Gas recently donated £1,000 for a It's raising awareness on a level we've never had. Home Office figures for 1996, of local crime and it's all has deliberately been kept simple and host computer for Chelmsford, which - low-spec so it will work on old com- will hopefully be up and running by "It has facilitated a second era of released last month, reported a down to a new recruit called year-on increase of 2.7 per cent puters. the summer. communication and it's only early in crime recorded in Essex. Colin. Mainly district co-ordinators, the The information is downloaded days. The next stage will be to Standing for Community Off-Line from the host computer via a modem, include area co-ordinators. Hopefully, But the latest information, pre- 38 users of the system in Chelmsford Intelligence Newsreader, Colin is a with each call costing around 10 we will start to get information back sented to the Essex Police use either their own machines or old computer Email system which computers which have been donated pence. which will help in detections, which Authority by the Chief enables district and area co-ordina- Details of incidents are de-person- Constable, for the 12 months to by local companies and loaned to has already happened in Kent. This tors to receive up-to-the-minute infor- them. dised to keep within data protection has got the potential to go across the the end of January, 1997, mation on incidents which have hap- Station Officer's Assistant Lydia guidelines, and the system can be division an&forcewide." shows the county's rate of pened in every area of Chelmsford, Odell, who manages the system from accessed by users 24 hours a day. A Mr Geoff Ireland, co-ordinator for increase falling to 1.3 per cent. including their own. code of practice for users has also Moulsharn Lodge Police Station, said: Neighbourhood Watch across the It was the first calendar year Until now, information has been been developed. "It takes about three hours to Chelmsford division, added: increase in Essex since 1993. fed to the town's 25 district co-ordina- Inspector Andy Robertson, of research and enter crime on the "Members have been pressing for a The 1996 figure of 100,758 tors, 100 area co-ordinators and Moulsham Lodge Police Station, said: notifiable offences in Essex around 1,000 street co-ordinators via computer. It would take a lot longer "The enthusiasm in the long time for an improved communi- was, however, 12 per cent a fortnightly newsletter, with a tele- to telephone everybody as we were Neighbourhood Watch is tremendous. cation system, and everyone is lower than in 1993. phone 'pyramid' system operating for doing before, and of course the This is giving them something they delighted with what's now happen- information they are now receiving is ing. They see a good potential for it The Home Office report urgent information. have never had before. It's giving The system, which was developed far greater." and feel it's the answer to their included the following trends them so much information. At the moment the Chelmsford prayers." in crime categories in Essex by Pc Jim Redfearn of Kent Police, "Not only can they see what's going during 1996: Violence against the person: up 8.3 per cent. Sexual offences: down 8.2 per cent. Robbery: up 27.7 per cent. Burglary: down 4.0 per cent. Criminal damage: up 11.5 per cent. THIS time last year the Home Surveyed Office awarded Essex Police £146,000 to recruit and train over However, a recent report by 200 specials. the Audit Commission showed Detectives investigating the so- that during the 12 months to called "Barling Bomber" enlisted March, 1996, Essex had the the services of handwriting expert, sixth-lowest crime rate out of Jacqui Mansfield. 42 police forces surveyed in Five years ago: Security in the England and Wales. county was tight as politicians vis- Essex Assistant Chief ited Essex as part of the last elec- Constable (Designate)Jim tion campaign. Dickinson said: "In recent Several Essex officers were sec- years there has been some onded to join the newly formed excellent work undertaken in intelligence service, NCIS. Essex, in partnership with Fifteen years ago: The Diving other agencies and the Section opened its new office in community. The decrease in Chelmsford. crime year on year has Police horse, Grace, who'd only demonstrated that we can been in service for just over two make an impact. months died while on patrol in Basildon town centre. 'While further reductions in Twenty five years ago: Figures burglary are welcome, the for road deaths in 1971 were increases in other areas are released - a total of 166 people disappointing and a timely British Gas has handed over E1,000 to Neighbourhood Watch in the Moulsham area of Chelmsford, were killed on the county's roads. reminder that we all have a which has been used to buy computer equipment. Pictured at the presentation are, left to right: lan And the Essex Police football role to play if we are to make Jessop, Watch; Carol Willsher, British Gas; Neville Jessop, Watch; Lydia Odell, Moulsham Police; Geoff team won the No 5 Region PAA further impact on crime levels. Ireland, Watch co-ordinator; divisional commander Supt Bob Ward and lnsp Andy Robertson, Moulsham Cup for the first tin* *th star per- Essex is one of the safest formances by John Rhymes and counties and we must keep it Police. Photo courtesy of the Essex Chronicle Series. Charles Clark. L way.' - - ~ .. . -.,-. .+..l. L that .-....az-....- . 6 THE LAW, APRIL 1997 - A hard act to follow A YEAR of frantic fundraising has enabled Colchester Divisional Commander Supt Julian Field to hand a cheque for £5,300 over to the Stepping Stones charity. . The money was raised by Colchester Police sports club throughout 1996, from a variety of events. Stepping Stones, the nominated charity for the year, is an organisation which supports and assists young children with learning difficul- ties. It proved to be so popular with members that the amount collected is a record and will be hard to emulate this year. In recognition of the sports club's efforts, Carol Nice, who accepted the cheque, presented Colchester Police with a framed 'work of art' by the children. This now hangs pride of place within the bar at the station. Congratulations to all the members of Colchester sports club and good luck for this year. Poetry for

PUPPY Lifeline, a national reg- istered charity providing foster care and new homes for aban- doned puppies, has launched a short story and poetry competi- tion to help raise funds. Submissions can be up to 5,000 words long and should be sent to Jan Edwards, National Fundraising Officer, Puppy Lifeline, Farplace, Sidehead, Westgate, Co. Durham, DL13 lLE, with a cheque for £3 per short story or £2 per poem payable to Puppy Lifeline. The closing date for entries, which must be accompanied by an SAE, is July 31. The competition carries cash prizes. LIKE many local beat officers, winter. this would encourage better behaviour ." flict wit1 Simon Knightley was all too famil- "The main problems that the police During the first nine months, Pc take the YOU^ U iar with the problems caused by would encounter would be those of nui- Knightley tried to encourage villagers to He ini b sance youths, reported by people living h cl start a?club, but was unable to find any on a tr. youths complaining of "nothing to run do." But with the help of villagers in near areas where the youths would con- volunteers to it. among gregate," said Pc Knightley. "My break came in March last year would s Layer-de-la-Haye,near Colchester - "In general terms the youths were when I was called to deal with nuisance not to mention an aggrieved resi- doing little less than hanging around youths on the main estate in the vil- in itiative dent - he found a solution to the and talking, but as always happens lage," he continued. problem. with a group, the more they talked the "On arrival, I found a small group of In May the new Layer Youth Club louder they would get. youths that I had come to know, stand- opened its doors for the first time, with "This would normally be resolved by ing with a resident who was red in the about a dozen young people attending. police officers attending the scene, and face with frustration. Having sent the leads to Now with around 30 members, the pro- talking to the youths, then moving them chap indoors, I spoke with the youths ject's success has coincided with a drop on, only to receive a call later in the and sent them on their way. in nuisance incidents involving voung evening from a resident in another U" U "I then went to speak with the resi- people during the same period. street. dent, and while talking to him, I Pc Knightley very quickly recognised "As the officers cover a large beat explained the problems both the youths the need for a meeting place for young area, it could be quite time consuming. and myself were having. a drop in people when he became the beat officer And on some occasions damage would "The resident was to become one of two and a half years ago. occur to property in the areas where the my biggest allies, as, two days later, I With a population of 1,500 and two youths would congregate. It would not received a letter from him suggesting primary s~h~ols,the village was a thriv- normally be malicious, but boredom that he could help start a club and that ing environment for families. But the related. we should have a meeting together. village teenagers, finding themselves "Within a short time of taking over "The resident, Fred Hurr, put up with "nothing to do" once homework was the beat, I had identified the need for a posters around the village, and soon - - completed, continued the local tradition. youth club or drop in centre in the vil- after a meeting was held with about 20 spanning several generations, of congre- lage to cater for these youths. It had people attending." gating around a bus shelter. The play- become quite clear to me that if they A well attended public meeting in the behaviour ingield,popularforsportinthesum: were given something to do, given a village hall followed and a committee m&, beta-mk too darkand wet in the place to call their own, and given a was formed. Pc Knightley, who had ini- sense, of respan$@lity for their village, ti'ally felt his policing duties would con- THE LAW, APRIL 1997 7

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handler and for property and maintaining please its handler and sees its has a calming effect. It often public order. Other duties, work as a game. As well as makes even the target smile. st bonds in the which require specialist train- praising and patting, it is typical Dutiful as the dogs must be, police service. ing, range from supporting for a handler to-carry a toy the affection their handlers have are a keen interest in crime firearms officers and finding which the animal regards as for them cannot be concealed. From the handler's view, weapons, to sniffing out drugs special and offer it as a token of Most take them home when warm as the relationship investigation, self-motivation, an ability to work alone and, of and explosives. reward. they are off duty and receive an is, it is built more on course, an affection for dogs. Like horses for courses, there Many of the dogs' names are allowance for this. And when a respect, trust and under- "I consider myself as a self- are dogs for different disciplines. in keeping with the unit's desire dog retires, it is common for it to contained unit," said Acting Sgt. General purpose dogs are to refute an image of sharp- stay (unfunded) with its handler standing than the soft- German shepherds. Those who fanged ferocity. as a pet. hearted chumminess Mercer. "But it's nice when you walk into a police station and seek out drugs and explosives - Acting Sgt Mercer has two Inspector Graham Curtis, who accorded to pet pooches find that as a dog handler people are either labradors or springer dogs: a German shepherd called is in charge of the unit, said: who don't have to work for will make a point of speaking to spaniels. Bruce and a drugs sniffer which 'We gain a great deal of satisfac- a living. you." The handlers, who are keen to revels in the name of Derek. tion from covering the county in scotch the misconception that When he introduces him to a an operational role and we are And it's developed through The advice from those who know the ropes is that officers drug dogs are fed illegal sub- suspect whose house is being performing successfully, making long hours when police offi- stances to teach them what to 'searched at the crack of dawn he up to 120 arrests each month cer and animal have only interested in becoming a handler should make a point of visiting sniff out, draw job satisfaction ~urelvwith the use of our dons." themselves for company. dog unit training sessions to from the sense of achievement in As South Ockendon-based introduce themselves while getting a result which only their handler Pc Andy Kemp says: "I waiting for a vacancy to arise. special bond could achieve. know that if I was in trouble my Applicants are required to Shared interest dog would look after me." have at least two years' police As well as its headquarters at service and must be response And they enjoy the strong Sandon, the Essex Police Dog trained drivers. spirit of comradeship in the unit Unit has bases at South The next step is a two-week which comes from being part of Ockendon, Harlow, Laindon, course to assess the would-be a small team with a shared Rochford, Colchester, Thorpe handler's suitability. interest. and Braintree. If all goes well, there follows a "Dog handlers in this force do Its officers have been drawn to 13-week basic training course, feel appreciated, not only by the their work in different ways. either in Essex, Guildford or public and fellow constables, but Pc Kemp, who has spent with the Metropolitan Police. also by senior officers," said APs almost half of his seven years It is on this course that the Mercer. with Essex Police as a handler, handler is paired with the dog "A particularly strong link has grew up with the dogs his which will be his or her working developed between the dog mother bred. partner. handler working on the ground Essential qualities The dogs, which undergo their with the police helicopter above. own suitability assessment, are This has given Essex Police an Sandon-based colleague aged between one year and 18 operational advantage." Acting Sgt Mick Mercer, who months and normally have a On the debit side, dog han- will clock up 30 years' police ser- working life of seven years with dlers can only truly escape their vice in August and joined the the police. work on annual leave. Even on unit 21 years ago, developed an The partnership is enhanced rest days, they must exercise interest later in life, inspired by by an annual two-week refresher their charges. Less predictable what he saw when working course and additional training than this fact of life are their alongside dog handlers. days. shifts, which are prone to The two are part of the dog The dog unit, part of change. unit's team of 40 constables, six Operations Division, covers a The dog's obedience to its sergeants and one inspector. wide spectrum of responsibility, master's or mistress's voice is The essential human qualities including tracking missing fostered by a mixture of disci- they identify for doing their job ~eo~leand sus~ects.searchinn pline and reward. It is keen to Pc Kemp with his general purpose dog, Duke.

ng the club, was asked to officer interfered with the club. "Following an incident with a neigh- the night we meet. foreseeable future. club leader. "Since the start of the club, we have bour in September 1996, it wag decided "Since the formation of the club, I "The club so far has been a great greed to take on the role had our ups and downs. When the club to introduce a closed door poliq for the have got to know most of the youths and success, with two women attending a is, with an agreement started, we had an open door policy, but winter months. Initially, this caused a their backgrounds fairly well. It has youth leadership course, and then being ttee members that he it was found that this would encourage drop in numbers, but slowly they have taken a lot of time to establish a good given the chance to travel to the USA vn if his job as a police other youths to hang around outside. risen back up to around 30 youths on working relationship with the young- for a follow on course, as well as a young sters. In my view, this time has been man who has been recognised for his well spent. It means now, when attend- football skills and will join national ing an incident in the village, I can talk trials," he said. with the youths on a more personal "I would like to feel the above exam- basis, and find it easier to discuss their ples will not be the only chances that behaviour and the problems caused. the club can offer the young people of "In general, the incidents of nuisance Layer, but will be the first of many. have dropped around the village in the "I would not like people from outside past 18 months, along with the inci- to judge the success of the club by these dents of criminal damage. two examples, but would invite them to "The effects of this are evident. come along on a club night and join in Firstly, the lack of calls from the public, on a game of table top football, or table reduced submissions of crime reports, tennis, with the youths, talk with me and a general feeling from the older and then make up their own mind. members of the village community that "Lastly, I do not feel that being a the youths are more responsible." police officer should stop anybody help- Pc Knightley has now moved into the ing out in a youth organisation. As long village and is no longer the village as they feel comfortable working in an policeman as he now works from informal setting with the youths, can Colchester Police Station. But he plans relate to them on their own terms, have to continue as club leader for the enough spare time to give, and while they can forget that they are police offi- cers, then there is no reason why they could not enjoy the work as much as I

,d&"-... - ,, 1%. Y, 8 THE LAW, APRIL 1997 New High Sheriff THE new Essex High Dedham, Ipswich and Tony's epic Sheriff is conservationist, Writtle Agricultural farmer and company College. director Robert Erith. His successful career AT our last meeting we were He is has treated to presentations by keen to play a seen him become a more traditional role the member of the Stock cycle ride members who have become trained in professions of alter- county's welfare and aims Exchange in 1969 and a native health care. to " reinforce the message director of Royal London MORE than £5,000 has south of Luxor cross- A few of we sceptics received that Essex is a good place Insurance based in been raised for charity ing to the east over the a very interesting and convinc- to do business, a good Colchester. by an Essex chief Aswan High Dam. ing presentation by new mem- inspector on the CMnsp Belford said; place to visit and a good Mr Erith and wife Sara cycling trip of a life- "The whole trip was ber Claire Camp in the use of place to live." have three adult sons and time. much more exhausting homeopathy to assist in the Mr Erith was born in live at Lamarsh where ChlInsp Tony than I ever imagined - relief of problems that ordinary Ardleigh, educated at they farm 270 acres. High Sheriff Robert Erith. Belford, based at on one day alone we c science has failed to achieve. Rayleigh, has just cycled over 90 miles. The use of natural substances 1 returned to duty after Many of my fellow and non-invasive methods is an cycling 520 kilometres cyclists didn't finish along the River Nile. the course and many 1 The trip, which was in suffered because of the now give serious consideration. aid of MENCAP, was extreme heat." Claire Camp can be contacted made by 122 cyclists ChlInsp Belford has on 01702 541561. from across the coun- already raised £5,500 David Robinson gave a simi- try. ChIInsp Belford for the charity as a lar insight into the methods of was selected following result of the trip and hypnotherapy, hypnohealing, his participation in the various other fundrais- psychotherapy and psycho- London to Brighton ing events held at analysis. cycle rides in 1995 and Rayleigh. There is a He also demonstrated the 1996. quiz night coming up application of the analysis to afet ai m The Nile trip took later this month and marketing and targeting clients four and a half days of it's hoped the grand in business. constant cycling start- total raised will top David, who is a qualified con- ing at the West bank, £6,000. ' sultant hypnotherapist, hypno- healer, psychotherapist and ESSEX Police will be the opening of the new psychoanalyst, can be contacted by Peter Laurie Clacton Divisional Police on 01206 842124. pursuing seven key Station and the take-off of a Resettlement course: Dick operational goals dur- helicopter consortium Bloomfield will be giving a long- ing 199718 an effort Reduction in road casu- in between Essex Police and awaited presentation to the alties. to maintain the coun- Cambridgeshire next resettlement course on the ty's reputation as a The key goals are on the work and aims of the same lines as those of the Constabulary. Association and the national safe place to live. previous 12 months. The fight to reduce crime EPIC (Ex-Police in Industry and The objectives for the 12 Chief Constable John will be supported by the Commerce). Hopefully this will months from April, 1997 are Burrow says: "This is not growth of Neighbourhood be a permanent feature on the detailed in Essex Police surprising, for it is the con- Watch schemes, the launch course. Authority's Local Policing tinuing fears and concerns of of a Rural Crime Consortium Letters to retiring officers: It Plan. They are: individuals and communities to make the countryside .Prevention of crimes hoped that letters to all officers across the county in regard safer and more activity which are a particular local approaching retirement will be to such issues as house bur- problem. These include drug- involving the Essex Drugs sent via Personnel or Welfare, glaries, theft and disorderly Action Team. related criminality, in part- behaviour that determine to ensure that all officers have nership with the public and Commenting on Essex at least the basic knowledge of how we carry out our polic- Police being awarded a local agencies. ing task and the concerns to Government Charter Mark the Association. .Provision of high-visibili- which we give priority." Future meetings: The next ty policing. for excellence in customer meeting will take place on June .Response to targets set Response service, he says it is essen- 4, at Sandon Dog Section at for answering emergency tial this high standard is not 7.30pm. Other meetings, at the calls. Essex Police Authority only maintained, but .Detection of burglaries of Chairman Anthony Peel same venue, will take place on improved upon. people's homes. refers in the report to initia- Mr Peel also comments on September 3, and December 10, .Detection of violent tives and new developments the allocation of Government also at 7.30pm. crime. including the opening of the New members and for further .Maintaining the peace by Force Information Room, money to provide 55 addi- &tails contact Dick Bloomfield responding positively to pub- offering a better response to tional Essex Police officers Ch/lnsp Tony Belford, pictured during his on 01702 202959 or Bob Craven lic disorder and nuisance, the public; the start of the by the end of 199718 and the epic cycle ride beside the Nile. on 01702 511567. with each division setting Essex Police Integrated planned increase in Specials, Bob Craven relevant local objectives. Computer System (EPICS); from 630 to more than 1,000.

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THE tax year 1996197 sees get a tax return and will not eventually rise to £60 a day. ment provided by an tional benefits, receipts or actions the introduction of one of see much difference. If you When completing the new employer. payments from other the biggest ever changes in do get a tax return you can tax return you must include The Inspector of Taxes sources, e.g. rental income the personal tax system - decide to calculate how all earnings and benefits must be satisfied no liability from a property. self-assessment, where the much tax you owe or leave it except where a benefit is to tax arises, but it is possi- Financial Services will marked individual instead of the to the Inland Revenue. covered by a dispensation. ble for a Notice of publicise any relevant infor- Inland Revenue becomes The first important dead- All Essex Police employees Dispensation to contain mation relating to self- AT a ceremony at Police HQ, responsible for assessing line is September 30 1997. will receive a P60 and a items normally treated as assessment as it becomes Chief Constable Mr John hisher tax position. The Revenue guarantees PllD in the early part of the taxable. available. Burrow presented certificates In practice, this means it will calculate the tax lia- new financial year. Financial Services have Further information relat- of commendation to the fol- that the 8.5 million taxpay- bility for people submitting A PllD indicates any ben- been working with a tax con- ing to personal tax can be lowing: ers who usually receive a their form by that day. efits which have been sultant, William Jeffrey obtained from any local Tax Pc Paul Randall and Pc tax return will find them- The next deadline is reported by the employer to Barber, and the Inspector of Office or East One District Anthony Cairney, Basildon, selves subject to a new January 31 1988 by which the Inland Revenue, benefits Taxes for East One District Office at Newcastle (Tel. were commended for their regime involving a time the tax return must be which should be included in to agree a Notice of 0191 201 5050). initiative and prompt actions redesigned form, rigid dead- submitted. Failure to meet a tax return along with Dispensation, which will be General information on at a volatile domestic situa- lines, penalties for lateness that deadline will result in information from the P60. publicised to all employees. Income Tax can be obtained tion at Laindon last August. and tougher requirements interest being charged on A dispensation is where All items covered by this from Financial Services at They arrived at the house on keeping records. unpaid tax, plus an auto- the Inspector of Taxes is sat- notice need not be included Headquarters on extension to find that a man there had If all your income is taxed matic £100 for the late isfied that no additional tax on the tax return. However, 50812. been stabbed with a kitchen at source, i.e. if you are on return. Is payable by reference to any payment or benefit not knife and were confronted PAYE or have just got a This will double after payments, benefits or facili- covered should be included. Barry Faber with a very volatile domestic pension, you probably do not another six months and can ties contained in a state- This could include addi- Financial Accountant situation. Pc Randall imme- diately tended to the victim, using hand towels to apply direct pressure to the wound, to stem the flow of blood. Ambulance personnel who took over from him said that his prompt action and control of the victim saved his life. CCTV helps cut At the same time Pc Cairney maintained control of other parties at the scene, including the arrest of a par- ticularly difficult bystander. Constables Simon Lister, Lance Hawes, Nigel Brace, Stephen Whiter and Robert town's crime Taylor, Wickford, were com- mended for their high degree CRIME in the cen- Report by of competence and dedica- tre of Chelmsford tion, between November 1994 Boost for youth project Alyson Mountney to August 1996, when acting has dropped by together as a team, they 2lper cent overall £15,000 towards a £30,000 arrested and processed 300 since closed cir- scheme for St Martins prisoners in the Wickford Square and £58,500 towards area. cuit television a scheme for the Town Drugs cameras were Square which will cost introduced a year £130,000. The arrests involved large Colchester was granted hauls of drugs, theft related ago. £135,000 towards a town offences, damage and public The review of the first centre scheme which will order offences, a vast number twelve months of the scheme cost £978,572 altogether. of which contributed to local- shows that 200 people have The results of the ly identified problems and been arrested as a direct Chelmsford review show that Divisional and Force Key result of the CCTV system. 31 people were arrested for Operational Goals. During the same period, bur- offences in relation to drug Mrs Linda Farrell, Laindon HALSTEAD Youth Forum has received a community safety department, is pictured glary dropped by 44 per cent, dealing or misuse of drugs Traffic, and Pc Ian E2,000 boost from Essex Police. presenting cheques totalling E2,000 to with a similar decrease in which would probably have McKinnon, Brentwood The Forum - including police, councillors, Halstead Youth Service manager Steve theft of cycles. remained undetected without; , Traffic, were commended for youth workers and teenagers - has organ- Eades; Garry Warren, Halstead Town Reported assaults also fell the use of cameras. their continuous high stan- ised the refurbishment of Parsonage Street Council, Ramsey School pupils Alice Jones, by 26 per cent, and there Of the 200 arrests, 62 peo- dard of inquiries, reports and Youth Centre and produced an activities Donna Martin and Matthew Edwards; Helen was a similar reduction in ple were caught committing testimony at Public Inquiries, directory. Hounsell, Braintree District Council and the amount of thefts from damage, 48 were arrested for with regard to applications Supt Andy Hayman, of Essex Police Ramsey School head Alexander Davies. cars. Shoplifting dropped by assault, 42 for drunkenness and decisions on operators' 27 per cent. and disorderly conduct, 26 licensing. Their work during 1995196 meant Essex Police were in Essex have won The chief executive of responsible for 49 per cent of Government cash installing Chelmsford Borough Council, the total national objections their own CCTV systems. Martin Esteal, greeted the to unqualified or unscrupu- NEW procedures for applying explained in issue 15/97. Act, which became effective In the latest round of a results as a just reward for lous haulage contractors, a for search warrants under Amended procedures under from April 1. national competition for £15 the partnership of the coun- fact highlighted by the Sections 8 and 15 PACE are the Criminal Justice Further information can be million of Home Office fund- cil, traders, and police. "A Traffic Commissioners. outlined in Policy Guideline (International Co-operation) obtained from John E Johnson ing, grants totalling true example of Community 14/97. Act for mutual legal assis- and Christine Claypole in the £208,500 were awarded to Safety partnership in action Other policy items to be tance are detailed in issue Publication Unit, EPTC, schemes in Basildon and and something in which the Speeders aware of include: 16/97. Headquarters (ezt Colchester. people of Chelmsford can be New procedures to ensure The same issue also covers 55815155816). Basildon was given justifiably proud," he said. that the F~~~~achieves maxi- the need to retain printouts beware! mum benefit from the rede- from intoximeter machines; ployment or disposal of sur- the issuing fued penalties New off-ro ad traffic car trial THE Essex Police continuing plus or redundant assets and for road traffic offences to l6 campaign to reduce death scrap. (11197). and 17-year-olds; important A NEW four wheel drive vehicle has been and injury on the county's mnendments to Form A264 in Other matters covered by added to the Essex Police fleet as part of a roads is currently being re- relation to drinkldrive joint evaluation programme with the Ford issue 14/97 are:- new proce- enforced during a Spring offences, together with Post Motor Company. offensive against speeding dures for with Crown Incident consumption of alco- The Explorer originates from America and motorists. Court exhibits; increased h01 procedures. The 1998199 is only just becoming available for sale over Essex is supporting a for police officers Rest Day Rota also features here but is already in operation in the national campaign through- and the framework for in issue 16/97. Chelmsford and Brentwood Traffic out April, aimed at reducing PNC/vetting checks for Additional recordable Divisions. excessive vehicle speed, employment purposes. offences are listed in issue As well as the four wheel drive capacity using the full range of Changes to vehicle registra- 17/97, while issue 18/97 out- for bad weather and off road use, it is also resources of the Traffic tion procedures and the intro- lines the new disclosure an ideal vehicle for clearing carriageways,

?vision. duction of new style vehicle a r-.- -.:,sT .. . requirements of the Criminal to,*ng vehicles and carrying a large -qun$,# .VV"d S registration documents are Procedure and Investigations of emergency equipment. -.- 10 THE LAW, APRIL 1997

BY now all members should THE AGM for the Chelmsford Change of command have received their newslet- branch will be held in the con- ter, giving details of branch ference room at Headquarters STANSTED'S Supt Alan Hill is standing down from activities for the rest of 1997. on Saturday, May 10, starting Friday, March 14 saw some at llam. his command of the airport to become Commandant for the 30 members return to the Light refreshments will be New Times restaurant at available from 10.30am. Special Constabulary. The move comes after 30 Tiptree, to sample their Kent trip - May 17: There Information Room go live. In are also retiring on medical years in the police service usual excellent food. are still two seats left on the his last role with Essex grounds. Our next outing is on coach if anyone wishes to join which has included a Home Police, CMnsp Daymond led Sunday, April 27, when we us. Cost is £10 per person, Office secondment in Spain the project through its final Obituaries are spending the entire day including coach and entrance and a period on Complaints stages. TERENCE Malone, who in Kent, visiting two to both the Whitbred Hop and Discipline. Meanwhile, three officers retired as an inspector in National Trust properties. Farm and Hever Castle. His role as Commandant with a grand total of over 90 1982 has died, aged 70. The first is Chartwell, General Election: Now will allow Alan to keep in year's service also retire this During 35 years of service he which was the country home that the date for the General touch with the service month. Pc John was based at numerous sta- of Sir Winston Churchill for Election has been settled, we throughout his retirement. Wimbleton based in Supt Alan Hill tions across the county. He many years and has an exhi- can look forward to all parties He said: "I have been very Basildon, Sgt. Roy Sutton of fortunate to be party to some leaves a widow, Sheila. 33 years of service. bition of his life. sending representatives South Woodham Ferrers and Albert Gladwin, who knocking on doors, seeking very interesting jobs over the Sgt James Maguire of Another former Southend Our second visit after served at HQ and Witham, years and given the opportu- Saffron Walden will all con- Borough Force constable, lunch, is to Knole, the largest support. has died, aged 95. He retired There are a number of ques- nity would do it all over tinue to live in the county. Frank Harris has died at private house in England, set in 1958 &r 25 years in the tions which it would be rele- again tomorrow." Sgt Robert Fielding of the age of 81. He served for within a magnificent deer service. vant for all pensioners to put Supt Alan Taplin will now Emergency Planning, has 30 years and retired in 1968. park. Ex-Pc Dennis Anderson to each candidate. so make take command of the airport retired on medical grounds Jack Riddleston, who As both of the properties who started his service with sure you are armed with sev- Head of the FIR Project, after nearly 25 years of ser- served as a constable for 30 are NT, if you are an NT the Southend Borough Force eral when they call on you. CMnsp Barry Daymond, vice. Pc Linda French of years in the now member you can look forward in 1948 has died at the age of by Doug Rampling retires this month after Ongar and Pc Caroline Metropolitan areas of to a cheap day out, as you seeing the new Force Mayes based at Chelmsford 70. He retired in 1981 after Romford, Hornchurch and will only have to pay £3 per Harold Hill has died at the head for the coach and £6.25 Countdown to age of 88. He retired in 1963 for lunch, which we have after 30 years of service. booked at the NT restaurant. spring buffet Back to Entrance fees for non-NT IT'S final reminder time for New chairman members are £5 at Chartwell members of the Comrades' DC1 Dick Madden, head of and £4 at Knole. Association that the Spring the future Essex Child Protection, has Further details of our May Buffet will take place on THE retired chief inspector become the first police officer and June trips will appear in Saturday, April 26, in the who was at the forefront of to be elected chairman of the next month's Law. but the . canteen at Police HQ. the Force Information Room Essex Child Protection bookings are building up for The bar will open from in the 50s, has visited the Committee. our July trip to Heartbeat 11.30am, food at lpm. new FIR building. country in Yorkshire, so don't Partners and guests are Les Manning (85) was Honoured leave it too late. welcome in order to renew promoted to his retiring rank If you are not already an old friendships and make for his work in redesigning NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch IPA member, but would like co-ordinator, Geoff Ireland, new ones. The cost is £11.50 the old office. He left the details of membership, or if has been honoured for his each, so let Sgt Dave Jones in police service in 1959. you would like to book an work in Chelmsford, for the the Federation Office have Mr Manning said: "I don't event, call our Social second year running. your bookings and cheques as think the job has changed Secretary, Frank Joslin, on soon as possible. Numbers but the technical side of it Mr Ireland has been give a 01245 602872. are limited. has. It's verv advanced now Supt Alan Taplin in the new Force Information Room Civic Award by Chelmsford Bill Fancourt Historic appeal compared to then." with retired Les Manning. Borough Council. Mid Essex Branch AN Essex Police report from November 20, 1944, states: "1220, at Grays Police Raft race aims to raise funds for RUC Station, an explosion occurred in the sergeant's FOR the first time Essex As the RUC celebrates its ed of the tremendous sacri- Last year the DPOA and It is hoped that sponsor- office. Officers found a police Police will be entering a 75th anniversary, this year fice of our members. With police charities provided ship will be raised by hold- sergeant seriously injured, teaminto the RUC annual is an important landmark 298 officers killed as a result £12,000 to assist with the ing a number of events, and and fragments of a cannon provision of apartments for also by direct approach to raft race, which aims to and commemorations will of terrorist activity and over shell strewn around the take place during June, not 7,000 injured, the legacy of necessary breaks for those local buisnesses. Anyone room." raise for the only to look back over histo- violence will be with us for in need. wishing to make a donation a .: If any reader has any ry, but also to look forward. years to come. We acknowl- The Essex Police raft team should send a cheque to the knowledge of the incident or Disabled Police Officers' RUC Secretary, David edge the help and support has been given the full sup- Federation Office made the officer concerned would Association (DPOA) and McClurg, said: "Over the that has been given to our port of the Chief Constable payable to Essex Police Raft they ring Fred Feather on on 01245 491491 ext 50770. other related charities. last 28 years we are remind- members over the years." and fellow chief officers. Race Fund.

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FIFTY members and friends of the Essex Police Choir enjoyed a training workshop in March which included some unusual features. Although most members had expected to be exercising their voices they hadn't expected to be doing breath- ing and rhythm exercises, but L255.34 we were assured by our tutor, lect cash for Comic Relief. They raised a total of around HQ, with visits Louise Gibbs, that it all to the Training School, FIR - and lnsp Alan Cotgrove, pictured above. helped to improve our voices. A magnificent three-course lunch was provided by the Friends of the Choir. Your chance to help The Friends also arranged a very well supported quiz evening in the Sports and Social Club on Friday, March 21, to raise funds for choir musical revival activities. Quizmaster was choir member Dave Jepson, ably ESSEX Police Musical Society, enjoying a assisted by Julian Cooper revival since its comeback show Happy As A and their partners. The win- Sandbag last year, is on the lookout for new ners7 trophy was collected by recruits for its 1997 programme. Ruth Collin from the Press The decision to cancel the 1994 show Anythrng Goek, Office. . Another event being organ- following illness of one of the leading characters, was by the Friends is a visit A FUN-PACKED fortnight of furious fundraising meant that compounded by the lack SyOn On the staff of the HQ Fingerprint Bureau were able to make a of availability of the Essex Police May 31. for the day Is substantial difference to Comic Relief funds for Red Nose Assembly Hall at HQ Musical Society £10.50, which includes the Day. during 1994 and 1995. coach fare and entrance to Staff organised various games and competitions, along As a result, several complete the line-up. the house, the Great the lines of a mini-fete, as a relatively painless way of rais- members joined alternative Society chairman Lynda Conservatory and the rose ing the cash, as well as providing the Bureau with a couple MUSIC and entertain- societies as interest faded. Barkway said: "If we are to garden. Give John Eady a of weeks' light relief into the bargain. ment was provided origi- Luckily there was a small continue to keep Essex Police call on 01245 223095. Our next two concerts are And their colleagues certainly came up trumps, helping nally at Police band of interested people Musical Society alive we will El35 Headquarters by the New have to do some serious on Saturday, 19 at to raise - a splendid effort from just one department, who, together with great sup- Albright,s Church, Stanway, with help from a few callers from neighbouring offices. Court Players in the old port from the society's recruiting. starting at 7.30~~and on Events culminated on Red Nose Day itself with a prize gymnasium. President, ACC (D) Jim "So if there are any bud- sunday, 18, at the giving for the various competitions, together with a man They were, at this Dickinson, gotEpMS back on ding actors, singers Or people westcliff ~h~~t~~,clacton, moth raffle for over 50 generously donated prizes. time,a drama group only. track with sandbag, followed just prepared to help with 3pm, where we will be per- The 'swear bucket' at 10 pence a go proved particularly The stage was made of by a concert last June, which productions, please contact forming with the Essex Police profitable. SO much 80 that it has been suggested that it tea chests, there raised g1,000 for charity. our secretary, Val Doggett, or Band, with all proceeds to the should be kept going until next Red Nose Day. Must be were no front curtains ~h~ ~~b~~~~~ 1997 just come along on a Monday RNLI. something to do with the stress of the Job! and the backcloth was a production was High Society evening in the headquarters Bill Fancourt Grateful thanks to all who participated in this event. large Union Jack. (re ort lefi). Assembly Hall. You will be Then came the splendid #he society is currently very welcome." new Assembly Hall and planning its 1997 summer Val can be contacted in E uro Golf iS coming home the Essex Police Musical ~0n.e. for July and is keen .S, 0. Ext. ,1022 0.2.- Society was For the t, some new faces to ringing 01245 452533. next few years most of the AFTER six years of touring the Continent, to be considered to play at any one of the well known shows were the European Police Golf Tournament is once venues, please complete the application form produced and a large and again coming home to Essex. below and send it to the address indicated. dedicated audience Teams from France, Holland, Denmark and Your application will be considered with all became regular theatre- Finland will be competing at Warley Park others and the successful entrants will be goers. Golf Club (June 10), Five Lakes Golf and notified in good time. This year's show, High Country Club (June 11) and Benton Hall Golf For further information contad: Supt Paul Society, contained some Club (June 12). Stanley at Southend, Extn 30001 or Tony fa,s ,d of the If you are a golfer of any standard and wish Kitching at HQ, Extn 51529f31. stalwarts of the vast and rllllllllllllllll-l--IIIIIIIIIIII 1 what a happy and suc- I I cessful show it was. It was not an easy show I EUROPEAN POLICE GOLF TOURNAMENT I to produce because of the I I confines of the stage and APPLICATION FORMr the usual lack of back Rigid Containers Group Band I I stage facilities and accom- I I I FULL NAME modation - but they did it! King Edward Grammar School ...... I The principals were in I I good voice, polished and Broomfield Road, Chdmsfoml I GOLF HANDICAP...... I well rehearsed and it I I showed. For those with smaller Saturday, April 19,7.00pm parts it was a first time experience, but because of their obvious enjoy- Tickets: f 5 I I ment we hope they will all Return your completed application form to: be back for more. I I For tickets send a cheque payable to Essex I SUPT PAUL STANLEY, SOUTHEND DIVISIONAL POLICE HEADQUARTERS. I Congratulations all round on a great show! I Entries to be returned not later than May 15,1997. This event does not attract time 1 Police Band and SAL to: I off for Force Sport. The successful applicants will be identified by the tournament I RON BEARMAN Secretary, Essex Police Band, Police I I I committee, whose decision is final. Green fees and meal costs are extra. I (Founder member New Court Players) 632 THE LAW, APRIL 1997

-1SPELLING A match against Cheshire run. A pass into the box by Andy a tough second half which saw them After the match Essex manager 7 1 - L1- L1_ - L was always going to be closely Cross fell to the feet of Steve Cawley uphill and against the wind. Martin Oakley said: "Every player tne mytn tnat I- .. -L L whose shot was cleared from the There's no doubt that Cheshire loUgIlL but the Essex team Essexgoalline. gave 100 per cent and simply outbat- only northerners went ou looked the fresher side in the last 45 tied the opposition. tlrnn nlm+ a fnn+- 't with determi- Whilst Essex retained control and the pressure they applied kept can lULll UUU U LUUII- first goal came at a very nation and spirit, taking con- Cheshire never eased off the pres- the ball mainly in the Essex half. ball team to be re&- trol of the first half. sure and there were some strong A header loo~edin bv Kevin important time and was great for oned with, Essex Accurate passing and some good individual performances, in particu- Adams 10 minutes into the second the half time talk. In the second half the elements were against us. We Police stole the semis attacking was, however, matched lar some good runs by. Steve half increased the team's confidence by some strong defence, particu- Davenport. but it was a nailbiting countdown for knew it would be hard and getting from the sights of larly by Cheshire's Nigel Reed. But it was Darren Pike who drew the Essex spectators as they the second goal was well deserved. Cheshire in a 2-0 The first real attempt on goal the most attention with a goal just watched a number of Cheshire shots "The team, the subs and everyone came in the ninth minute with a one minute from half time. Headed cleared from the line and a number else involved were a credit to Essex victory. on by Joe Wrigley, Pike drew the of rogue balls by the Essex defence. powerful shot outside the area from Police. All I can say now is bring on The win takes Essex into Joe Wrigley, unfortunately running ball in past the full back to find him- Clearly tired, and lucky not to con- self one on one with the keeper. cede, the final whistle blew after at the semi-finalists." the last four of the Police wide. Two minutes later a cross to Spectators are welcome at the National Cup for only the Danny Fallows was knocked over Taking time he clipped it around least five minutes of injury time. the bar by 'keeper Car1 Capewell. Capewell into the back of the net. Hard luck to Cheshire who not semi-final against Lancashire on fourth time in the squad's Not to be outdone, Cheshire took It couldn't have come at a better only put up a fierce fight, but were April 9. Kick-off is at 2.30pm on history. possession and made an excellent time, boosting the team's morale for superb hosts to the Essex travellers. the HQ sports field.

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fitter are all heart A TEAM of officers from Tendring are taking to the HIGH impact, low impact or saddle for a scenic route to just fitness for fun, Derek the seaside. Sewell has a class for you. Seven will cycle the Derek, one of the London to Brighton charity Chelmsford Coroner's offi- ride on June 15 to help raise cers, begins on Mondays at funds for the British Heart 7pm with Line Dancing at Foundation. Riverside Ice and Leisure Covering 58 miles from Centre in Chelmsford. This Clapham Common, the event is a well attended mixed is sponsored so any donations -,qoup for all ages and, in a would be welcomed. fun and comical hour, you Riders are Insp Tim can learn dances such as Stokes, from Clacton, Sgt God Bless Texas, Bus Stop Kevan Griggs, Pc Dave and Emmerdance. Gorbutt, Pc Dave Woodhouse On Tuesdays it's on to the and Sc Norman Michael, Legs, Tums and Bums, a from Brightlingsea, and Pc class for those who don't Paul Fountain and Pc Alan want to jump about. Ideal for Lambert, from Wivenhoe. toning up the body through floor exercises, hand weights and resistance bands, it Join forces on begins at 5.15pm at Chelmsford Police Station a special walk Assembly Hall and runs for 45 minutes. THE annual walk along the ". cue eight times Essex Way by members of Thursdays begin at 7.15pm .l in the HQ Training Centre Essex Special Constabulary s gym with aerobics designed THE Croker Cup snooker tough opposition en route, Martin Bowditch was after giving evidence at takes place from May 16 to 3 for people to work at which final was played at including much fancied next up, to be soundly court, found himself in 21 this year. -5 ever level they wish. Southend between Braintree. beaten by Basildon's the unenviable position of Raising money for the -% A quick change at 8.30pm Basildon and Colchester. Martin Piper led from Jason Stephens, playing having to play the decid- Little Havens Hospice, the ~4 finds Derek back at With a side depleted by the front, winning 2-0 with a cue he affection- ing game. walkers will set off from 4 Riverside Ice and Leisure for sickness and an untimely against his young ately calls his 'Mamba'. He produced a superb Epping, heading for Harwich 3 a step class ideal for burning court warning, Colchester Basildon opponent. Lance Williams came to display of potting to give 83 miles away and have , X-the calories and toning up set out to win the title for Meanwhile on the other Colchester's rescue with a Colchester their eighth invited anyone keen to join the lower body. During the the eighth successive table Doug Pyatt was hav- polished performance to title in as many years. them for all or part of the 4 summer this class will take year. ing a battle with the level the score at 2-2. Since the start of the tour- route to turn up on any day. place outside by the pool. Opponents were first opposing captain Andy Steve Goodair, having nament, Colchester have Further details will be pub- -4 For more information con- time finalists Basildon, Gooden and lost in the dashed from one end of won 17 times. Their near- lished in next month's edi- &act Derek on 01245 499173. who had beaten some final frame. the county to the other, est rivals are Chelmsford. tion of The Law.