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THE MATHGAZINE OF THE RMINISTORY OF DEUFENCE POGLICE H DECEMBER 2018 Taking the lead . . . Andy Adams confirmed as Chief

INSIDE T Force rises to security challenge of US President’s visit T T Delivering for Defence – Senior Leaders debate the issues T CONTENTS ISSUE 166 DECEMBER 2018 New Chief

New Chief Andy Adams . . . sets out vision for Force 1 Andy Adams

US President’s visit 4 4

Senior Leaders’ Conference 2018 9

Spotlight on HMNB Devonport 13 13 RIAT 2018 16 . . . sets out vision MDP supports DE &S Safety Day at Kineton 20 16 for Force MDP in the Social Media 22

T FOLLOWING an external Julie Taylor , Director General Leaders’ Conference and asked him Probationer Training Programmes 2018 26 Head Office and Commissioning how he felt to have been entrusted competition, the Secretary Services said: “I am delighted that with the task of leading the Force: of State has approved the Andy has been appointed as Chief I am absolutely thrilled

26 appointment of Andy Adams Constable for the MDP. Having to h‘ave been appointed as

as MDP’s Chief Constable. worked for the Force since 2015 he the Chief Constable of the has a comprehensive and effective ‘ Andy, who had been in charge MDP and look forward to understanding of the emerging on a temporary basis since July last leading the Force and contin- threats facing our Armed Forces year, following the untimely death uing our important work, We welcome articles and photos of interest to readers, and the country. He’ll continue to of previous Chief Alf Hitchcock, protecting our people at but reserve the right to shorten/edit contributions. take the Force from strength-to- joined the Force in September 2015 home and overseas. I’d also ‘ Staff contributing articles should ensure they are strength and I look forward to as its Deputy Chief Constable, like to take the opportunity suitable for open publication. continuing to work with him closely.” having previously served in that role to thank everyone who has If you would like to discuss your contribution, please with Hertfordshire Constabulary. Sir Brian Burridge , Chair of supported me whilst in the contact the Editor. the MOD Police Committee, said: Since joining the Force, he has role of Temporary Chief Talk “Andy brings an extensive wealth overseen its ongoing programme Constable, he said. of experience from across the THROUGH Follow MDP on Facebook: of organisational reform and ’ spectrum of policing, which will be @ministryofdefencepolice development, including the imple- TT: What vision have you got for Editor: vital in transforming the MDP, in the Force as we move forward? Follow MDP on Twitter: mentation of the new MDP Norman Hicks order to meet tomorrow’s complex @MODPolice Operational Policing Model and CC: Our purpose is clear; we Corporate Communications the MDP’s deployments under security challenges.” deliver unique specialist policing to Room 122/1070 the high profile armed national caught up with the protect the nation’s defences and MDP Wethersfield TalkThrough response to the threat from new Chief shortly after he had national infrastructure. We perform Braintree, Essex CM7 4AZ PROTECTING | REASSURING | ACHIEVING terrorism – Operation Temperer. presided over the 2018 Senior a policing role for Defence; which tel: 01371 854053/854960 Delivering Unique Specialist Policing . . . t o protect the e-mail: [email protected] nation’s defences and national infrastructure 1 CONTINUED . . . NEW CHIEF ANDY ADAM S . . . SETS OUT VISION FOR FORCE

people have to say and That will be advertised responding appropriately. internally and externally It’s quite reassuring that so that we can attract the these channels very rarely widest possible pool of provide any surprises – we candidates and have the pretty much know what opportunity to choose a needs doing. Sometimes, leader willing to support the however, the real challenge changes we need to make. is getting it done. Finally, TT: Are you pleased to and equally important, is have got what has been a gaining feedback from the testing first year in charge Staff Survey. I was really under your belt? pleased to see that our response rate has increased this year, against last, and I’m CC: It has been a testing year for everyone and on a looking forward to seeing the views of colleagues. personal level I am immensely grateful for the support from MOD colleagues and the wider policing family, but most of TT: What changes will there be in your senior officer all I am proud of the individual endeavours of my team, following your appointment? colleagues in the Force. CC: We are currently in the process of selecting a new At my time of life, losing friends and family members, carries a high level of responsibility and requires that we process. However, we must also increase our training DCC and ACC, both critical posts for us moving forward. is something that happens more frequently, but the loss meet equally high professional standards. capability. We have plans to do these things, but we’ll need We need high calibre people to lead us and a chief officer of a serving Chief Constable was a unique experience in to be pragmatic as some of these things are historic issues What I want to achieve during my tenure is located team with complementary skills; choosing the right people policing. Like many I had come to regard Alf as a friend and we’re not going to resolve them overnight. and that made it even harder to deal with. It being closely around our profession and our capability – I want to be is vital to our future. clear about what policing is in the MOD. My vision is to followed by the licensing issue made life interesting for TT: What key things came out of the Senior Leaders’ build our specialist capabilities for the benefit of Defence Replacing quality people like Paul McLaughlin and a while. Conference? Peter Terry will be a challenge but I am pleased with the and as a national asset; develop a workforce that is fit for Fortunately, those that know me well, will be aware CC: I thought the Senior Leaders’ Conference was good expressions of interest so far and I look forward to those purpose; make sure our business resource supports the that I am resilient, which is helped by having great support this year and it was made so by the contribution of the materialising into applications. front line and exploit technology as and where we can. in my chief officer team, taking a large dose of exercise attendees. Those present have a vital role in leading and We will also be looking for a new Chief Superintendent during the week and having a super family always Above all I want the MDP to be a police force that is why participants were involved in such a wide range with the announcement of Mick O’Byrne’s retirement. helps too. recognised for its contribution to Defence and wider of discussions on current challenges and future direction. policing and as an organisation we can be proud of. One of the key discussions was on empowerment. TT: What do you see as the most pressing issues? I’m keen to evolve the role of middle management so that decision making is taken at the right level by the right CC: We spent a considerable amount of time last year people, without the need for reference upwards. Too often dealing with the issues falling out of our firearms training we have exercised command and control decision making – licence suspension. Once again, I would like to record my there should be a confidence in placing responsibility thanks to all staff involved for their tireless commitment to further down the management chain and, equally, we our response. Since the licence has been reinstated our should support managers to make decisions. Not challenge has been to move from crisis management back everything needs to be decided by a chief officer. to a reasonably steady state. I use the term ‘reasonably’ because we still have some TT: How do you make sure that you are accessible and significant challenges and they cannot be resolved without listen to the workforce? energy. Top of my list is resourcing – the introduction of CC: It’s easy for people to gain access to us in Wethersfield level 5.7 on the mandatory fitness test has created a but that is only a small part of our Force footprint. We have cohort who are unable to meet that standard, and this a programme for station visits by chief officers and we set has compounded an existing under-bearing and over an expectation that every station will be visited at least reliance on overtime. once a year. This provides an important face-to-face We need to recruit enough officers and staff to meet opportunity. The Police Committee also supports this our requirements, train the numbers we require and then approach through its own visits programme. retain good people. Fortunately, there is no shortage of I actively encourage responses to the Chief Officers’ people who want to join us, and the HR and DBS teams are Blog, with every entry being provided with a response, doing some great work in streamlining the recruitment and an important aspect of the SLC is listening to what

2 3 MDP and police partners join forces for US President’s visit

T BETWEEN JUL Y12th and plans for each element of the operation When finalised the planning team Report: were discussed and evaluated. dovetailed with that of our Home Office Chief Insp Phil Lucy 15th this year Donald Trump , counterparts and the tactical plans were The detailed complexity of the opera- aligned with the overall Op Manifold the President of the United tion soon became apparent, in particular strategy and plans. The interesting dynamic the firearms elements and the need for States (POTUS) and his wife that ensued involved the interface we held interoperability between MDP, Home with the military planning team headed by the operation when officers were tasked The recognition of the importance of Melania, the First Lady of the Office Forces and a number of other law the Brigadier and Colonel event leads for from MDP HQ courses or course delivery the event and the performance of the United States (FLOTUS), visited enforcement and government bodies. RMAS, both of whom were extremely to be deployed to the operation. Many MDP is reflected in the following letter the UK. As the planning process evolved, it impressed by the professionalism of the thanks are extended to these individuals. from Brigadier/OIC RMAS, who said: was essential to establish a command and MDP and who have acknowledged the part In the first two days, for the English leg The Sandhurst visit itself took less than ‘Friday 13th July 2018 was an unusual planning team that would be robust the Force played in the success of the visit. of the visit, the President went to Blenheim one hour and was of theatrical proportions day, even by Sandhurst’s standards. Your enough to fulfil the obligations placed on Palace, for a banquet hosted by the Prime As the operation played out across with numerous airframes landing and contribution to the success of President the MDP. Priority went to bringing in a Minister; to the Royal Military Academy at the phases of planning and activations, the As the footprint for the event began to lifting at the location and the various Trump’s visit here was significant, POPS Commander, Security Co-Ordinator Sandhurst, for a demonstration of UK levels of resources changed along with develop MDP deployed AFOs at RMAS policing and security resources involved, especially given the short crash to bang. (SECCO) and Police Search Adviser capability and US interoperability between the tactical capabilities, as well as the under the remit of ‘effects-based policing’, as well as the supporting logistics of As you know the visit was designed to (POLSA). The planning team included the UK and US; to the Prime Minister’s number of organisations involved in the prioritising the policing of cordoned areas Presidential cavalcades, police escort demonstrate UK’S capability and experienced operational planners and house at Chequers, for a political and visit. These included RMAS and Defence and a ‘stronghold’ where critical Defence vehicles etc, all with a vested interest in interoperability with the US through the Tactical Advisers (TACAD) for Firearms and economic meeting and to Windsor Castle, staff (including media), Cabinet Office assets and personnel were located. As the the successful delivery of the visit. medium of a demonstration using UK SF POPS. Further planning assistance was to meet with Her Majesty the Queen. staff, US Secret Service, RAF and USAF activities evolved, the plans developed and other strategic government agencies obtained (and gratefully acknowledged) During this time the professionalism of aircraft liaison staff, Surrey Fire and around the search and POPS elements of and assets. The Policing operation for these from the resourcing units of the Special the MDP was reflected in the way in which Rescue, Metropolitan Police Protection the operation – the two Inspectors venues was headed by Thames Valley Police Escort Group (SEG), Operational Support all officers operated – deployed as per the I write to thank you and your Officers/Escort Group, members of the assigned respectively taking the leads for and Hampshire Police (Joint Operations Unit (OSU) and Force dogs. recognised Policing Style, being tactically immediate colleagues and police officers CTSFO network, TVP/Hantspol SFOs, these elements. Unit) under the title Op Manifold. ready but unobtrusive to the visitors; for their assistance and guidance before, A valued tactical development was the ARVs, SECCO and POPS officers. Linked into the Hantspol SECCO, our MDP’s involvement with the operation Protecting, Reassuring and Achieving. It is during and after the operation. Col Roddy assignment of two rifle qualified officers MDP SECCO helped to develop their began when Supt Dave Pawley, as Strategic The planning revealed the use of up worthy of mention that this all took place Winser gained hugely from your advice who both contributed to the rifle officer/ report that was subsequently imported into Firearms Commander (SFC), attended a to 17 aircraft and a motor cavalcade of during some of the hottest driest weather and from the knowledge that your counter sniper tactical planning appraisal. the Firearms and POPS planning processes. planning meeting two weeks before the approximately 20 vehicles. Various conting- we have seen for a long time – of specific professional advice and professional and The establishment began to grow to visit (29th June). The magnitude of the Of note, in providing a welfare and ency plans and jurisdictional issues were impact when the airframes landed and detailed approach underpinned the become ‘target hardened’ as hostile vehicle task became obvious during that initial support capability, was the inclusion of the tabled to ensure a fully joined up and lifted as they kicked up significant dust complexity and coordination of the site mitigation, screening and other physical meeting as TVP/Hantspol JOU had been DPF in the operation, on hand to provide communicated approach in the event of and debris. here. Pulling it all together, especially tactical aids were established. This was planning for the event for two months. help and advise on areas of welfare, such as an incident, including the protocols of given the myriad of police and other supplemented by the incremental increase accommodation, for example. command. operators was no easy feat – well done. Because of the strong ongoing in our officers in step with the timeline of relationships between our stations in the rehearsals, searches and pre-event tactics. I know that for you this effort will JOU area, MDP’s involvement was highly have been ‘all in a day’s work’ but that As with any event planning there was regarded as a crucial element of the will miss the huge significance of this visit the ongoing use of the National Decision operation, especially given that the military to the UK, Defence, the Army and in our Making Model, with continual revisits of venue of Sandhurst had been identified as case, to the RMAS’s reputation. You did a threat and risk evaluation against the part of the visit schedule. cracking job: demonstrating willingness to numerous intelligence feeds and assess- Upon completion of the visit, once go that extra mile in all you did and, in the Planning was in an advanced stage and ments. Prior to the event there were confirmation had been received that process, helped us all hugely and made involved numerous elements, although it extensive briefings, covering all the moving POTUS had successfully landed at the next impact on the wider success of the visit. was primarily focused on Firearms and parts of the event, these being: the event location, there was a phased withdrawal of Public Order Public Safety (POPS). itself, firearms, public order, search teams, our officers but not before the RMAS President Trump (and his White dogs and comms/planning teams. Command Team had personally thanked House staff), our OM, Secretary of State After the meeting I was asked by Supt the officers for their part in what was a for Defence, National Security Adviser, Pawley to take on the role of Firearms Running parallel were the factors of highly successful operation. Ambassadors to the UK and to US, CDS, Command and planning – as Cadre Tactical assessing continued Community Impact DSF and a host of others across security, Firearms Commander – and we both against the challenge of maintaining This was added to by MDP SFC Supt UK police agencies all benefited from subsequently attended the next Op Operational Security. Pawley and his co-located TVP counterpart your work. And let’s not forget the Manifold planning phase, a table-top SFC based at the Gold Cell at TVP As the search, POPS and dog elements considerable educational value your input exercise, evaluating Bronze plans against Kidlington, closely followed by the Op of the operation stood up, there was also brought, nor the increase to your Force’s the command strategy. Manifold overall strategic commander. an uplift in the numbers of AFOs. Due to own reputation: a direct result of your This involved attendance by officers the ongoing resourcing demands on the A debrief process was held post event competence and skill. I do not under- and police staff from numerous specialist Force because of other operational commit- and as ever, the review, learn and improve estimate your contribution in rising to areas and ran across a whole day, as the ments and requests, there was a stage in points for consideration were harvested. this challenge. Thank you.’ 4 5 CONTINUED ...... POTUS visit Joint exercis e to Scotland tests

T OPERATION ROLL was a assets and resources remained in position Clyde Marine Unit Operations throughout the many changeovers and Inspector Pat McNaught, who attended GATE RUNNER multi-agency policing and ‘ ’ briefing requirements. the Police Scotland Silver Group meetings security operation Involving During the event, the CMU was for this operation, stated: Police Forces from across the involved in various incidents and Once again our officers UK to facilitate the visit of the occurrences which were all managed pro‘vided an excellent example professionally and effectively. The officers scenario s. . . President of the United States. of specialist marine policing were cognisant of the community impact during a very high-profile event The Clyde Marine Unit, under of the exclusion zone and restrictions, in sometimes difficult conditions. Operation Heart, provided specialist particularly to the local fishermen and T TESTING OUR RESPONSES to hostile attacks Senior Master Sgt Jason Garo, 422nd Security Forces Our partner Force continue to Squadron operations superintendent, said: “The only way to Marine policing mutual aid to Police the sailing fraternity. They were also on the MOD establishments we protect is Scotland, delivering 24-hour waterborne considerate of media attention, be extremely grateful for this get truly adapted to an environment is by simulating that protection of the seaward aspect of the predominantly during waterborne mutual aid provision which something that the MDP does routinely and, at environment as much as is humanly possible. We don’t have ensured that the waterborne President’s official residence at Turnberry protester action, which was facilitated to RAF Croughton officers were able to do so in the luxury of being wrong.” estate from 13-15 July 2018. Throughout a successful conclusion through excellent integrity remained throughout the event, the CMU operated within an communication. the event. joint firearms training exercises with their Exercise participants used the blank ammunition to agreed Memorandum of Understanding, ’ American counterparts. practise high-risk traffic stop scenarios in which they were which had been agreed and signed by the In the first event of its kind on UK soil, in July, two days required to immediately adapt and respond to various Chief Constable prior to the operation. of exercises, using blank ammunition and covering a threats at an entry checkpoint. As they worked their way To safeguard the waterborne integrity number of realistic threat scenarios, saw MDP officers through each scenario, the teams identified differences in of the Turnberry Estate, an exclusion zone training alongside airmen from the US Air Force 422nd their responses and practised synergising their efforts. was identified by CMU and Police Scotland Special Forces. POLSA, which required the provision of “Some of their tactics are different from our tactics, and both an Island Class launch and a Pacific A series of six ‘Gate Runner’ exercises were conducted ours are different from theirs,” said SMS Garo. “We want to RHiB to cover this area adequately. in the Outdoor Training Facility within the confines of RAF see how they approach, how we approach, and then see The logistical and administrational Croughton, completely separate from the day-to-day how we can intermingle that.” support to this operation was complex, Policing and Security Operations at the Base. The training and face-to-face communication is critical given the location and duration of task, in building confidence between the teams and increasing although this was very efficiently organised The use of ‘blanks’, or firearm cartridges containing through the CMU operational support gunpowder but no projectile, creates a more realistic readiness, said Tech Sgt Travis Beatty, 422nd SFS non- team, working in partnership with their training environment by mirroring the sounds and move- commissioned officer in charge of Security Forces’ Police Scotland colleagues to ensure all ments Defenders would experience in a real-world setting. training. 6 7 CONTINUED . . . JOINT EXERCISE TESTS ‘GATE RUNNER’ SCENARIOS SENIOR LEADERS’ CONFERENCE 2 01 8

The main goal is to work together from a secu‘rity forces and Ministry of Defence Police perspective to find out what kind of tactics Focus on way intermingle with each other and what we can work on together so we’re ready to respond. The event is a significant step in an ongoin’g initiative to synchronise training and communication between USAF and MDP Defenders. ahead for Force The ‘Gate Runner’ scenarios involved both MDP, as first responders on the scene, with the USAF SF providing the support element and also tested MDP providing support to Report by Editor Norman Hicks USAF SF first responders. alliance going locally, with the intention of taking it out to USAF nationally. Photographs by MDP Senior Police Officer at RAF Croughton, Sgt Eileen Paul Kemp McAdam, told TalkThrough : “The scenarios began with a Chief Insp Cliff Sharp – HQ Operations, Assurance and briefing over the USAF radio that a vehicle had failed to stop Compliance – and the Chief Firearms Instructor Chief Insp at the main gate. The levels of information and intelligence Jon Brockett have been closely involved in a very supportive evolved and the threat level moved from simple to complex. role to make this happen. “Like all training scenarios the knowledge and Further planned exercises this year, again using blank understanding of each responder’s capabilities and methods ammunition, include a Single System of Search operation increased as the scenarios moved forward and developed. in the police building on Base, with both a victim and suspect lead. “This improved the individual skill levels of the MDP Authorised Firearms Officers and USAF SF operatives, with The overall objective is to give every officer on shift the the final complex scenario being an excellent example of opportunity to train with SF, to be fully prepared and ready interoperability.” should a real world incident take place. SF Commander Major Phil Ferris and Sgt McAdam T With grateful thanks to the USAFE Public Affairs are very keen to keep the momentum of this exercising Department for its contribution to this article T WELCOMING delegates In his opening address, Chief The MDP must orientate itself Constable Andy Adams highlighted the around delivering what Defence wants to the 2 01 8 Senior Leaders’ need for all leaders within the MDP to and the force will therefore look to Conference, ACC Ops Dave have a common and shared understand- become a centre of excellence across all MDP at Cenotaph for Long said its aim would be ing of the big issues the Force is facing. areas of policing, including firearms, police dogs and marine policing. for them to spend their The revised MOD Mandate and Statement of Requirement for the MDP The Chief referred to his discussions time together developing a Remembrance Day would shortly be published by DSR and with TLBs about meeting their security clear understanding of would define what the MOD wants requirements and the need to use the from the force and how that MDP’s policing powers, that are ON SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2018 three officers It was an early 5am where the force is heading. requirement could best be met. conferred to our officers by the MDP from MDP, Inspector Jimmy Carr (Frontline start on the Sunday for a The changes required to achieve Act. The outcome of the Modernising hearty breakfast before that vision and how the leadership The Mandate will highlight the Ops) PC Alistair Stewart (St Fergus – CNI) and Defence Programme will also give an PC Kelly Street (AWE) represented the force as transportation to the challenges it creates can be supported need for the MDP to retain a College of Policing Firearms Training Licence and to opportunity to improve the existing part of the Civilian Services Contingent (CSC) Foreign and Commonwealth Office, where the two hundred would also be key elements of the continue to meet the agreed commit- funding model for the Force. on parade at the Cenotaph during the National strong CSC elements of the parade were put through their three-day conference, he said. ments to Op Temperer and the Strategic The COG is keen to bring in paces, to prepare them for the march out onto Whitehall for ACC Dave Long , on behalf of the Day of Remembrance. Armed Policing Reserve, said the Chief. the service. Chief Officer Group (COG) thanked all officers from outside to enhance those who work for MDP – both police It is essential for the existing in-house capabilities and Prior to the march onto the Parade, the civilian services officers and non-uniform civilian staff – MD‘P to adopt national police expertise, whilst at the same time were inspected by the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP on for the work they do on a daily basis, fitness standards by 2020 in developing our own internal talent behalf of HM Government. through the introduction of career adding that the contributions of all order to retain the licence. All three MDP officers felt very privileged to be are valued. pathways. There is a need to develop This is critical as the MOD our middle managers and to improve representing the force at this event. The COG had listened to the requirement for the MDP is representation from under-represented feedback from both the 2017 Insp Carr summed up their feelings when he said: predicated on the ability of groups at all levels of the force, said conference and last year’s My MDP “It was an honour to represent the force particularly on the MDP officers to deploy in an the Chief. Survey and had used the highlighted one hundredth anniversary of the end of the Great War. themes to develop the programme for armed role both within and He referred to the MDP Policing This made the parade even more poignant than usual.” this year’s event, which took place at outside establishments, and Plan for 2018/19, which articulates the Photographs attributed to Peter Anderson, the Operational Capability Centre to be interoperable with local organisational objectives and priorities Anderson Photography (OCC) at MDP HQ, in September. police forces. ’ for the Force over the coming year and 8 9 CONTINUED . . . 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CPNI to inform the protective security within the MOD involves constant change FORCE FIREARMS OFFICER advice that is provided to the police and financial constraint, although the INSIGHT service and others. The presentation Modernising Defence Programme might Force Firearms Officer Supt Trevor Clark included an overview of the CPNI benefit the MDP. The force continues to gave a hard-hitting presentation that thinking, planning and training for a be a significant player in both the MOD focused on the changes to police firearms marauding terrorist attack and the and wider UK security context, through capability that have been implemented in supporting technology that is now the protection of key establishments, recent years to counter the threat from available to counter this threat. assets and people, he said. terrorism. He used examples of a number Sir Brian gave his personal views and of recent terrorist attacks in the UK and POLICE COMMITTEE experiences of leadership and trust that on mainland Europe to emphasise the INSIGHT have been gained as a result of his career critical importance of operational in the RAF and his subsequent work in preparedness and situational awareness the private sector. He maintained that when planning the armed policing leadership and management are distinctly response to an attack. different. Leadership is emotional and instinctive and is a privilege not a right. It Trevor spoke about the external is about accepting delegation, delivering scrutiny that is applied in the aftermath empower-ment and taking ownership of of a police shooting and how this would problems. apply to the MDP. He also gave his own personal experiences of the Post The MY MDP Survey for 2018 would Incident Management process as a result be critical in terms of assessing morale of his previous service with the within the MDP workforce. SPOs should Metropolitan Police. therefore encourage all officers to take part in it, but the force would need to beyond, stressing how important it was their knowledge and understanding of address issues of concern expressed by the that all officers and civilian staff were leadership theory and practice. CPNI BRIEFING workforce, said Sir Brian. familiar with it. The second day of the conference opened Chief Insp Matt Spiers , from HQ A strong organisational culture and with a briefing from Mike ‘G’ of the The independent Chair of the MOD Police He summarised the organisational Operations, provided his personal experi- sense of belonging are vital for an organis- Centre for the Protection of National Committee, Sir Brian Burridge , gave an aims of the MDP as: ence of the challenges of being a manager ation to succeed. This requires a clear vision Infrastructure (CPNI), who provided an overview of its role and how it meets its /leader in the MDP and how to get the best and mission statement that is understood T Police First introduction and overview of the statutory obligations to the Secretary of out of people through good leadership. at all levels, with clear direction from the T Professional organisation’s work and an update on the State for Defence under the MOD Police top about what is required (“i.e. mission T Capable First Eamon Keating , the National Next, Supt Dave Pawley , SPO current threats from terrorism. Act 1987. command”). People should be empower- T Focused Chairman of the Defence Police Portsmouth, gave his personal perspective Mike explained how the lessons Sir Brian said that the context and ed to deliver the mission and trusted to do T Collaborative Federation, offered his views on what and reflections on being a leader in the learned from previous attacks are used by environment in which the MDP operates what is required to achieve this. The CC referred to the way the leadership means from the Federation’s MDP and how good leadership can be Force is now assessing the risks and perspective and the challenges of leading displayed at all levels, from Constable up vulnerabilities facing it, so that these can in a policing environment. He referred to to the Chief Constable. He referred to the be addressed in a systematic and the Civil Service Leadership Statement that year-long Advanced Command and Staff structured way. The new Force risk identifies the three key characteristics Course that he had undertaken several register will help to achieve this. expected from leaders: years ago at the Defence Academy. This had been an entirely positive experience in Justin Oliver, Chief Officer Resources T Inspiring all aspects. He stressed the need for and Planning, then invited the SLC T Confident leaders at all levels of the MDP to reflect delegates to complete an organisational T Empowering on how their own staff and customers health assessment of the force based on Managers at all levels of the MDP perceive how both they and their own their collective experiences. The results need to be empowered to build trust and senior leaders operate. would help generate a shared view of to aid decision making, he said. current issues of concern for discussion in Finally, Sgt Dave Hyde , SPO Corsham, Chief Insp Kerrie McGlinchey workshops on the second day of the spoke about the practical challenges provided an overview of the Defence conference. associated with being a Senior Police Leadership MSc course that she is currently Officer at a small MDP station. He undertaking, on a part-time basis, and how LEADERSHIP INSIGHTS explained that Sergeant SPOs are this has assisted her in her current role. responsible for all aspects of the running DISCUSSED The course is provided by Cranfield of their station, from ensuring operational A number of delegates spoke of their own University at the Defence Academy in service delivery, managing officer personal leadership challenges, in their Shrivenham and is aimed at those with capability and welfare issues, managing current and previous roles, in a session some personal experience of leadership delegated budgets and dealing with devoted to Leadership Insights. who are keen to expand and improve requests from the force Headquarters.

10 11 CONTINUED . . . SENIOR LEADERS’ CONFERENCE 2 01 8 SPOTLIGHT ON HMNB DEVONPORT

Sir Brian then referred to the seven own assessment. This has confirmed that principles of public life, as articulated by ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP – there are some significant challenges for Lord Nolan in 1994, that apply to anyone POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY the force that need to be addressed over who works as a public office-holder, Guest speaker Mark Hodder gave a very the coming months, he said. including the Civil Service and the Police well received workshop on the science Service, and how these relate to of positive psychology and neuroscience leadership: and how these can be used in leadership T Selflessness at all levels. Mark highlighted how T Integrity behaviour matters in leaders. Creating a T Objectivity happy working environment is critical, T Accountability as negativity is catching and has a T Openness detrimental effect on the performance of an organisation. T Honesty T Leadership Through a number of interactive exercises with SLC delegates, Mark was Personal resilience and engendering able to demonstrate how regularly resilience in people are key to good focusing on things that have gone well In his closing address to the SLC, leadership and he urged delegates to can have a positive impact on wider Deputy Chief Constable Peter Terry “take hold of your personal professional organisational performance and outlook stressed the need to communicate the development and that of your people.” and individual wellbeing, both at work key issues that had been discussed at the and at home. Conference to staff at all levels of the BREAKOUT SESSIONS force. He also highlighted the relationship between the force The delegates spent the remainder of SLC OUTCOMES Headquarters and stations. Day 2 in four facilitated Breakout Justin Oliver reflected on the aims of The Headquarters should be an Sessions where a range of issues were the SLC and what the MDP needs to enabling function that supports discussed under the theme of ‘Managing focus on to improve. The COG wants to operational service delivery. Decisions on our Resources – Developing the Force’. maintain the engagement with the senior managing resources at the local level Sgt Jim Friel and Joe Wrigley from leaders of the MDP to ensure collective should be for SPOs and local managers. the OCC provided delegates with an ownership and a shared view of the overview of the feedback generated by issues affecting the force. Planned uplift the Breakout Sessions when delegates He thanked delegates for completing returned for the third and final day of the organisational health assessment of In Memoriam the conference. the Force and compared this to the COG’s April 2018 Inspector Robert Gordon David BRUCE heralds wider role for PC Christopher John BRERETON HUGHES Retired Officers’ Association MDP complement Alfred BANNERMAN Sunday 19th November 2017 Clifford METHERINGHAM generates around ten per cent of The eight Type 26 warships will Saturday 13th January 2018 T PLANS TO INCREASE the Plymouth’s income. start being delivered to the Royal John BARKER number of MDP officers at Navy from the mid-2020s, heralding Friday 26th January 2018 Devonport is home to Britain’s HMNB Devonport will yet another new era in the role of a Peter LAMBOURN amphibious ships, survey vessels and base which has played a central role in Monday 29th January 2018 signal an expanded role for half her frigates, plus the training the defence of the UK for hundreds of Peter PARKES the complement there. hub of the front-line Fleet, FOST years – from the Napoleonic wars to Sunday 11th February 2018 (Flag Officer Sea Training), and the HMNB Devonport is the largest Royal Navy's Amphibious Centre of the Falklands Conflict. David ROGERS. MBE naval base in Western Europe and has Thursday 8th March 2018 Excellence at RM Tamar. been supporting the Royal Navy The 6,900-tonne frigates will be The Southern Diving Group also Ronald STEWART since 1691. world-class anti-submarine warships Monday 7th May 2018 has one of its two bases there – the and will provide cutting-edge Ernest ELLWOOD The vast site covers more than other being at HMNB Portsmouth. protection for the likes of the UK’s Monday 18th June 2018 650 acres and has 15 dry docks, four On a visit to the Base in October, nuclear deterrent and the Queen Neville ROLPH miles of waterfront, 25 tidal berths Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Monday 2nd July 2018 and five basins. The base employs announced that all of the Royal Navy’s with the ability to conduct a whole 2,500 Service personnel and civilians, next-generation Type 26 frigates will range of other operations anywhere supports around 400 local firms and be homed at Devonport. in the world . 12 13 CONTINUED . . . SPOTLIGHT ON HMNB DEVONPORT

There are also plans to introduce Project Servator at the Base next year. The high profile, external patrols have become an integral part of the MDP’s Operational Policing Model and have been rolled out at a number of MOD locations over the past couple of years. The national project also involves close co- operation between a number of policing and security bodies involved in counter terrorism initiatives and sets high commence in 2019. establish points of contact for the standards, against There has been local development of this operation. which the Force is engagement with quality assured. “The customer at Devonport has Devon and received a presentation by Force lead Said Tony: “It is Cornwall, British Project Servator trainer Sgt Guy intended that training Transport and Avon Hibbert and has provided positive for Project Servator at and Somerset encouragement to develop the Devonport will Police Forces, to initiative.” Mr Williamson said: On a recent visit to the MDP policing of the 9 Dock and Submarine The largest Naval Base complement at Devonport, Refit Complex, whilst also providing in w‘estern Europe, Devonport Assistant Chief Constable further Marine resilience, he said. is the lifeblood of Plymouth Operations Dave Long was briefed on the plans for expansion at the port Commendations presented and is as synonymous with this city as it is with our famous by Acting SPO Insp Tony Micallef . Royal Navy. Navy Command Principal Security Advisers (NC PSyA) ’ Tony later told TalkThrough that provided external support, assurance and observation. “We are living in increasingly the current MDP complement The exercise itself tested a scenario in line with real world encompasses General Duties, Dog dangerous times, with threats events and was driven by Joint Threat Assessment Centre intensifying both on and beneath Section and Marine Unit and at the (JTAC) guidance, namely the threat of Vehicle Borne the water. Plymouth should be in time of Mr Long’s visit was subject to Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) and bladed weapon no doubt that it will be right at the an Independent Security Review (ISR). attack methodology.’ heart of Britain’s fight for a safer This has resulted in support for Insp Micallef was commended: world by homing these formidable a funded uplift to the number of ‘For your outstanding professionalism, leadership and warships.” officers, which will underpin the resilience, demonstrated as lead planner for the multi-agency security exercise . . . This was a critical exercise for the MDP The eight Type 26s will replace and, due to your outstanding efforts, was declared a success the current anti-submarine warfare for the Force.’ Type 23 frigates. They will make up Sgt Baskerville was commended in similar terms for his role the next-generation of the Navy’s WHILST VISITING the MDP complement at as a vital member of the planning team and for helping to fleet, along with a first batch of five Devonport, Mr Long presented INSP TONY achieve a successful outcome. Type 31e frigates. The decision on MICALLEF and SGT SHAUN BASKERVILLE with where the Type 31e frigates will be certificates of commendation in recognition of based is still to be made. the key roles they had undertaken in planning The move follows the announce- a major annual exercise at the Base. ment last year that the eight Type 23 The citations explained what was involved: ships, fitted with a towed array sonar ‘Operation PRO-CARRIER 2018 aimed to progress tail, would all be based in Devonport, previous SECUREX evolutions set against key training making the site a centre of excellence objectives. Directed as an annual requirement, the security in anti-submarine warfare. The five exercise took place on the evening of 31 May 18. general purpose Type 23 frigates are The engagement of Ministry of Defence (MDP) Tactical now based in Portsmouth, which is Firearms Assessors (TFA), internal MOD Guarding Service also the home of the UK’s Type 45 (MGS), the Defence Nuclear Security Regulator (DNSyR) and Destroyers and new aircraft carriers. 14 15 ‘RAF 100’ flypasts make RIAT 2018 extra specia l. . .

By Insp Matthew Stagg, US and, just days prior to the airshow, The SkyGuardian is the latest Senior Police Officer, HISTORY MADE AT SHOW history was made as the first version of the General Atomics’ MQ-9 RAF Fairford Saturday visitors were treated to transatlantic flight by a civilian- Reaper remotely piloted air system. Photographs by Paul Kemp seeing a US Air Force B-2A Spirit registered Remotely Piloted Aircraft Capable of flying for up to 40 hours at stealth bomber that had made the (RPA) touched down, ushering in a a time, at altitudes of up 40,000ft, round trip from its base in Missouri, new era in unmanned aviation. when SkyGuardian comes into RAF service it will be known as ‘Protector’. Although you could argue that RIAT ‘started’ on Thursday with public viewing areas being open, RIAT really kicked off on the Friday (13th) by displaying the new Queen’s Colour in a ceremonial parade. For those of you attending the airshow, of which 121 who are unaware, the Queen’s Colour is the senior ceremonial flag of the took part in the flying display. RAF flown for those living and for all As you would expect for such a those who have died for the Queen. bumper year Royal guests were in Following the parade, a Royal attendance including HRH the Duke Review took place, where HRH Prince of Kent, HRH Prince Michael of Kent; Michael of Kent toured aircraft which HRH The Princess Royal, as were included the United States Air Force, guests from the world of politics, which is where our policing focus for including the Chancellor of the RIAT lies. Exchequer Philip Hammond and the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson, amongst others. To put this into some perspective, in total the Air Tattoo hosted 79 military delegations including 64 military chiefs from around the world, which once again highlighted the importance of the event. Of course, at the heart of the Tattoo is flying and amongst the display highlights were a number of unique flypasts. A special tribute to the legendary 617 ‘Dambusters’ This ensured that there was a T ANOTHER year and another Squadron saw the iconic Lancaster record crowd of 185,000 people and RIAT flies by! However, this bomber from the Battle of Britain blessed with glorious sunshine year was particularly special Memorial Flight fly in formation with spectators were treated to a feast the squadron’s current aircraft, the to commemorate, celebrate of flying. Tornado, and the RAF's new state-of- and be inspired by RA F100 , RIAT certainly lived up to its the-art F-35B Lightning II. the International Centenary name of being the world’s largest Another flypast featured nine RAF celebrations of the Royal military show, with 302 aircraft, from Typhoons in formation, as part of Air Force. 43 air arms representing 30 nations centenary celebrations. 16 17 CONTINUED . . . ‘RA F100’ FLYPASTS MAKE RIAT 201 8 EXTRA SPECIAL . . .

PRAISE FOR THE “WONDERFUL STAFF” At the end of the Tattoo many miles had been walked, copious amounts of water drunk and many friends were made with the general public and our policing colleagues. Officers had smiles on their faces and fist bumps with children were a recurring theme. “Wonderful staff” is a quote which certainly resonates well with me. As this is the centenary year of the RAF, the 2018 airshow had been many years in the planning. Notwithstanding that RIAT is still the largest military airshow in the world, the bar was raised once again.

It is therefore quite amazing to very special thank you to PS Gavin The protection of our customer’s think that my fantastic team at Thomas, PS Jim Mitchell, T/PS Mark assets is at the heart of what we do Fairford really delivered something Goodman and PC K Harvey who and by ensuring their safety we special for the MDP, whilst still doing actually made our work at RIAT run achieved our purpose. However, this their day job. It is at this point where seamlessly. An incredible job. A heart role is expansive and officers were I wish to sign off by saying thank you felt THANK YOU once again. deployed in a variety of ways, which to each and every one of them who included dedicated corrals, high played their part, especially to Supt T A DATE FOR THE DIARY – visibility patrols, performing standoff Hewitt as our Gold Commander for Next year’s Air Tattoo takes place duties at customer entry points, all her support and resources, and a on 19-21 July, 2019 walking the showground, staffing our recruitment stand – a first for us at RIAT – carrying out station duties or working as a unit with our Home Department Police Force colleagues. All these roles played their part in achieving the number one priority, which was the safety of people. A visit from Ch Insp Simon Munro (HQ Ops) and having on site our Gold Commander, Supt Pam Hewitt, all added to the event and their presence was fully appreciated by all officers. Indeed, it was MDP officers right at the heart of the action from day one when an officer first reported stallholders trying to sell prohibited ‘imitation’ firearms and knives. Then, our Project Servator officers identified a male acting suspiciously at one of the customer entry points and this led to the individual’s arrest. A good sign off for one of the officer’s diploma portfolio. 18 19 MDP supports Defence Equipment and Supply Safety Day at Kineton

MDP KINETON, in partnership demonstration, both as the driver of the with the Defence Fire and Rescue vehicle and as the cyclist. Service, supported the Kineton PS Ian Hurrell provided a ‘running’ Safety Day by delivering a mock commentary throughout the incident Road Traffic Collision involving a whilst PC Paul Wright demonstrated the motor vehicle and a cyclist. initial actions of the police at the scene, followed by the roadside breath test The objective was to allow all procedure (pictured right) when dealing attendees to self-reflect on the road safety with someone suspected of driving with aspects identified throughout the excess alcohol in their system. Comin g to an MD Pstation

nea ryo u. . . By Landon James . . . there ma y be change ahead on the policing systems front PC Paul Wright working in partnership with the Fire Chief, DFRS, to make the scene safe THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE POLICE (MDP) T Integrated Communications Control System (ICCS) like any Home Office force relies on Information to ensure effective communications Technology (IT) to function. MDP is not working alone on this. Commerce All the more so with its specialist policing systems and Decisions is an external company which will be assisting its purpose to protect the nation’s defence and national the project team, and all commercial aspects are infrastructure. If we can’t get officers to the right location authorised via the MOD’s Defence Equipment and or run a check on the Police National Database (PND) Supply (DE &S) Information Support Services (ISS). then we are going to fail and there’s nothing professional, There are also links with the Home Office Emergency respectable or adaptable about that. Services Network Project and the National Law That’s why there is now a project for the MDP Core Enforcement Database project. Operational Integrated Policing Systems (COIPS) Our current supplier for these systems is requirement (not the most elegant title I know). predominantly Capita Secure Systems Ltd, and that has Amongst other things this is tendering to industry for an been a productive relationship. However, as with any integrated suite of police systems, of which the following commercial process, there is no bias and ISS ensures that are key requirements. a fair process is followed. T Duty Management System (DMS) to ensure So, in the future, subject to contract, officers may effective rostering of officers find a similar or different suite of policing systems to aid T Computer Aided Despatch System (CAD) to them in their duties. Our MOD and wider government control and coordinate deployments customers can also be reassured that we spend our T Records Management System (RMS) to record money wisely to achieve continued protection using the intelligence and crime best policing systems available. PC Paul Wright securing the scene and dealing with the injured cyclist 20 21 MD PIN THE SOCIA L MEDIA . . . A selection of recent posts and tweets . . .

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22 23 MD PIN THE SOCIA L MEDIA . . . MDP team competes in International Canine Biathlon

T CONSTABLE MARTIN JOHNSON and Police Dog PEPPA, from the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) at Burghfield, successfully competed in the annual International Canine Biathlon, held at Rutland Barracks – hosted by th e1st Military Working Dog Regiment (Army) for the first time since 1986. Military and police competitors from the UK, US, Belgium and Latvia took part in the event, with the biathlon course designed to prepare dogs and their handlers for the problems they could face whilst on duty or when involved in operations. A total of 46 teams and individuals took on challenges across a 10km route. This involved a variety of obstacles and activities including: two skips filled with water, a dog carry for 100 metres, agility tests and an electronic shooting range. Constable Johnson said: “When preparing for the biathlon, training was key. I had to ensure that mine and my police dog’s fitness was up to scratch. “I prepared for the event in my own time, using equipment such as wheelbarrows and push bikes. This proved to be a real bonding experience for Peppa and I, improving our understanding of one another and making us an even stronger and more confident dog team. “Peppa and I achieved a respectable 25th place out of the 40 competitors. I was really pleased with this and was astounded by exactly how fit my dog is! She was ready to go and play straight after competing!” Lt Col Neil Lakin, Commanding Officer, 1st Military Follow MDP on Facebook: @ministryofdefencepolice Working Dog Regiment said each task helped to instil Follow MDP on Twitter: @MODPolice confidence: “The lifting, the carrying, the control, the obedience, are all exactly the same thing handlers need in their working role.” Next year’s event is due to take place in the United States. 24 25 PROBATIONER TRAINING PROGRAMMES 2 018 New recruits march to a different beat . . .

Photographs by Neil Parry and Paul Kemp

T THERE HAVE BEEN TWO new intakes of For one of the intakes – Probationer Training Programme 01/18 – their graduation ceremony featured a recruits passing out from their initial training marching band for the first time in many years. over the summer, with more to follow in the new Not any old marching band – this was the band of the year after a successful recruitment campaign in Scots Guards no less! A rare treat for those taking part and November. their friends and families who came along to support them.

26 27 Platinu m Award for MDP’s domestic abuse work

AFTER FIVE SUCCESSIVE YEARS of holding the ‘Workplace Charter on Domestic Violence’ Gold Award, MDP Northern Ireland went one better this year and collected the Platinum Award, one of only eight partners to achieve this honour. The award recognises the work MDP has delivered in this field over several years – and especially during the past 12 months – developing, reviewing and renewing policy and working with other agencies that Joint operation seek to support, protect and reassure victims of domestic violence. the last few years, culminating in training staff to recognise and the recognition this platinum award respond to domestic abuse through provides. Onus Pathways’ initiatives, and have catches illegal “It is significant that I collect this developed excellent working award alongside Brigadier Jon Swift, relationships with support services 38 (Irish) Brigade, as an example of such as Women’s Aid and Men’s partnership working and the MOD’s Advisory Project. commitment to work positively to “We have improved how we off-roaders protect victims of domestic understand and respond to families violence. This work will continue.” experiencing domestic abuse and Collette Stewart ONUS NI now, as a Safe Place Partner, we T A JOINT OPERATION involving MDP, “Avoid an expensive day out and plan where you’re stated: “In the years that ONUS and have plans with other Safe Place going, drive safely and ensure your vehicle is road legal.” Wiltshire Police, MOD Salisbury Plain Training MDP have been working together, partner organisations to create there has been so much progress in additional initiatives,” said Collette. staff and the Wiltshire Police and Crime The joint operation, codenamed Op Aston, is ongoing and also links in with Plain Watch, where visitors can report how we perceive and respond to “We also will challenge the myth Commissioner, resulted in a number of illegal suspicious or dangerous activity by calling 01980 674700 . Chief Insp Simon Munro, from domestic abuse in society. that domestic abuse is not our off -roaders being dealt with. Op Aston also encourages those wanting to visit the HQ Frontline Operations, who “We recognise that if we are problem – domestic abuse impacts This included five KTM motorbikes, seized for not being area to first check: collected the award certificate from serious about creating a society upon all of us as a society, and we sponsors ONUS – specialist trainers without domestic abuse, that we need to come together, challenge road legal and being driven on an MOD area where the T MOD firing times: that myth and be prepared to work public are not allowed. Telephone 01980 674679 and consultants for professional need to work together in services dealing with domestic partnership, bring together our for change.” PC Pete Simmonds, of MDP Porton Down warned T Local byelaws pertaining to the Salisbury Plain violence and abuse – commented: respective understanding and Simon is pictured with Brigadier others thinking of riding their bikes on Salisbury Plain: Training Area: through that develop new and www.gov.uk/ministry-of-defence-byelaws “It is my pleasure to visit Jon Swift – Commander 38 (Irish) “Make sure, if you’re going to venture out, that you do Northern Ireland and collect this better practice.” Brigade – Ken McQuillan, the lead T Public rights of way: your research and plan your day. award on behalf of my officers for MOD and MDP have been for Army Welfare Services and www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving the work that they have done over proactive in developing policy and Sgt Daryl Lucas, MDP NI. “Be sure you know where you are and are not allowed to /rightsofway.htm or via the Green Lane be. Useful links are below for further information. Association www.glass-uk.org 28 29 The Head of Security and Counter Terrorism Sustainability for PHE later wrote to Robbie, thanking him, adding: MD P’s STRONG Presentation “This has provided an invaluable update for our staff CHIEF INSP ROBBIE ROBBINS, Senior Police Officer at Porton Down, and has helped many who are ARMS OF THE LA W gave a Counter Terrorism Safety and Security presentation to 180 less knowledgeable about these Public Health England staff at the establishment, in support of the things to set the risks in T Action Counters Terrorism campaign. context.” THREE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE POLICE OFFICERS successfully competed in the annual Britain’s Strongest Police Officer competition at the Wild Training Gym in High Wycombe. The competition is open to all serving police officers from forces across the UK and comprises of six strength events in four different body weight categories for male and female competitors.

The events for the 2018 competition comprised of a barbell deadlift, log press, keg walk, truck pull, straight arm hold and a medley that involved a farmer’s walk and tyre flips. Police Constable Josh Haydock Police Constable Claire Stott-Barrett (pictured pulling a 9.5 tonne truck below, 2nd from right), a police dog handler based at Royal Naval Armaments Depot, Coulport, came second deadlift event in his weight category by lifting an overall in her weight class and said: impressive 270KG, which was 50KG more than his Everyone at the event was very nearest competitor and was also the second highest lift ‘Superb’ policing effort help‘ful, friendly and supportive, particularly of the day in all categories. with regards teaching techniques to us newbies who were competing for the Mark said: “I have trained as a power lifter for ten first time. years, so when the opportunity to enter an event like praised following Clyde ’ this within the police community appeared I relished the thought of putting some of my hard work over the years in the gym to the test.” demonstratio n. . . Commenting on the success of his officers Chief Constable Andy Adams said: “We advertised the AROUND 600 PROTESTERS Commodore Donald Doull, Britain’s Strongest Police Officer competition within the took part in the ‘Nae Nukes’ Naval Base Commander, later wrote Ministry Defence Police earlier this year and I am demonstration, organised by to the Chief, Andy Adams: delighted that Claire, Josh and Mark all decided to enter. They are a credit to the force and we are justifiably Scottish CND outside HMNB ‘Before the event, protesters proud of their achievements.” Clyde on 22nd September. had indicated they were to conduct A successful joint police a large-scale march, with non- operation between MDP and Police violent direct action such as handling difficult situations with Scotland ensured that the event blockades a possibility over the professional ease. passed peacefully, with no arrests. course of the weekend. In response, Police Constable Josh Haydock who is based at The MDP personnel provided The protesters arrived during the MDP from the Clyde Group Atomic Weapons Establishment Burghfield won three of my Naval Base staff with the the morning in 11 coaches, six performed superbly under difficult the six events in his weight class and thanked his comprehensive support and minibuses and around 40 private conditions, fully achieving the aim colleagues for their support and encouragement. assistance they needed to under- vehicles and then proceeded to of protecting the UK’s Defence take their business, without fear or Josh said: “I am regularly asked about training and march from Faslane Cemetery to the capability. intimidation, and guaranteed the nutrition and this inspires me to get more people at North Gate of the Naval Base. I am particularly pleased with integrity of the Naval Base during work into a fit and healthy lifestyle.” All had dispersed by 4.30pm, the OSG team and am grateful a difficult period of enhanced with no disruption to the Base that they ensured access to the security risk. I am deeply grateful Temporary Police Sergeant Mark Bunce from throughout the event. base was sustained over the period, for their efforts.’ Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston won the

30 31 Special recognition for Porton Down team’s MDP’s Anne Turner CHARITY RU N.. . CONGRATULATIONS to the have made ‘a significant contribution to gender MDP Porton Down team who equality or service to females’ . competed in the Salisbury Half Anne was nominated for her dedication and Marathon in October, raising commit ment to MDP training (and in particular police around £300 for Cancer firearms training) throughout her career, and more Research UK. specifically for the work she has done to support Led by SPO Chief Insp Robbie female officers. Robbins, the team of nine officers gave Anne, who has always been viewed as a role model a creditable performance – well done by her female colleagues in the MDP, said: “Being the to all who took part! first female firearms instructor was a proud achievement for me, and let me show other females they too could push themselves into any career path they wished.

“When I was contacted by the BAWP to tell me of INSP ANNE TURNER, an MDP training my award I was dumbfounded. I never think of myself as manager, was presented with a Special doing anything special, I just get on with a job I enjoy Above: The MDP Porton Down team get ready to race Recognition Award by the British Association and help others where I can. for Women in Policing (BAWP). Left: Insp Graham Scott finishing in a time of 1:56:43, only 20 seconds “When I heard the stories behind the others who behind SPO Chief Insp Robbie Robbins. Good career move Graham! Anne (pictured above centre), who is based at the had been nominated for awards I felt privileged to be Operational Capability Centre in Scotland, was considered in the same group, but I think all of us felt presented with the award at the BAWP awards the same. We were just doing our job and if there is one ceremony in June. There were 247 nominees for the thing that this award has taught me it is to do just that. awards, from 34 forces. “Do what you can to support others whenever the Sponsored by Deloitte, Anne’s award category was chance arises because it’s amazing the difference it can KENNY is 2018 golf open to male and female nominees, either within make to everyone, as well as making you feel good policing or in partnership with the community who about yourself.” champion MDP GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 winners, pictured with ACC Paul McLaughlin. Champion: Busy times at Portsmouth Kenny McGarry, RNAD Coulport Handicap Champion: Stuart Wilson, RAF Menwith Hill AS WELL AS THEIR REGULAR PATROLLING DUTIES at Naval Base Alf Hitchcock Endeavour Cup: HMNB Portsmouth, the MDP Marine Section has also provided extra security for visiting US Navy vessels, Gordon Park, Clyde Marine Unit such as USS Gunston Hall and the Nimitz-class carrier Retired officer winner: USS Harry S Truman on recent visits to the UK. Kevin Lowther This year’s event was at Hawkstone Park, Shropshire. Next year will mark the 30th anniversary of the MDP golf championship and will take place at Cardrona Golf Club, Peebles, Scotland. To mark the occasion there will be a 30 year anniversary ball marker championship, on Thursday 22 August 2019. The Alf Hitchcock Endeavour Cup was first played for in 2017 and was purchased by the officers in memory of the only MDP Chief Constable ever to play in the championship.

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Ever vigilant . . .

Police Launch Millennium – part of the MDP’s highly-regarded and extensive Marine Unit – patrols the dock area at her home base, HMNB Devonport, part of the comprehensive security and guarding operation mounted by the Force to protect the many highly valuable Defence assets which regularly use the facilities there. See full report and more pictures inside.

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