Law The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 310 August 1999
Elaborate conspiracy led to historic course of action by Essex Police B D BODIES EXHUMED IN FRAUD CASE THREE members of a family have been jailed By Ruth Collin for attempting to inherit 161.8 million through a estate to charity and two small false will. And the case is bequests to friends. Soon after, the the first time in living Spillmans approached another firm of memory that Essex solicitors and arranged for an impos- Police has arranged the tor to pose as Annie Kay to make a false will, changing the beneficiaries exhumation of bodies. to themselves. David (45) from The court heard that in an elabo- Shoebury was found guilty of rate plot, the couple conspired with conspiracy to defraud by a Annette Russill for her to pose as majority verdict at Basildon Annie to make the new will. Russill Crown Court and sentenced to had practiced forging Annie's signa- seven years imprisonment. ture and dressed as the elderly woman to con the new will maker. His estranged wife, Annette, 47, and her mother Annette Russill. Diligent investigation 65, had already pleaded guilty to Annie Kay died at the age of 87 in their part in the plot to inherit the March 1997. Eight days after her estate of an elderly woman. They death her original solicitor discovered the existence of a new will and was I received five years, three months, informed of her death. Because of his and three years respectively for suspicions, he contacted one of the conspiracy to defraud. charities who would have benefited The case dates back to 1996, when and informed them that they would an elderly spinster, Annie Kay, and not be receiving a substantial legacy. her companion Patrick Wedd moved The charity appointed a solicitor and through diligent investigation discov- into the Spillman's home in Southend. ered that the signatures on the false In January 1997, Patrick Wedd died will were forged. Essex Police were leaving his estate of £165,000 to Miss then informed and a criminal Kay. Their solicitor was instructed to investigation began. draft a new will for Annie leaving her continued on page 3 ESSEX Police met The Bill character when he hits our because people still say to me last month when two brothers screens in September as new 'Did I go to school with teamed up for an unusual recruit, Pc Nick Klein. you?."17ve also been in The 1 Police paper pipped at the post Rene has just finished a Bill before as a baddie; so it'll THE Law newspaper has been newspaper category but this year was awarded a Certificate of Merit after pipped to the post by Eastern reaching the finals of the 1999 Editing Electricity's Cable newspaper. Rube Zagger was joined on Summer Holiday, but has he said. for East Anglia Awards. Judges described the The Law as shift by his brother, actor appeared in other TV Rube Zagger is very proud of It is only the second year that the "hard-hitting and a delight to readn. Rene Zagger. Rene has just programmes as well. his brother's success: "He's Essex Police newspaper has been They also said the "thoroughly started filming with the "I was in Grange Hill for a worked very hard to get where entered into the competition, which is credible and professional" publication popular TV series, The Bill. while about eight years ago. he is and I think he's very run by the British Association of "seems to be a paper for officers by He will become a regular It must have been popular talented." Communicators in Business. officers and succeeds admirably in Last year The Law won the this aim". 2 THE LAW. AUGUST 1999 'Payrise agreed THE good news is The Home Office did We have failed to reach any the announcement not reserve their agreement date the on this discussions still continue. Shift systems update that a pay increase position The new Pension AFTER much discussion and projected debate, agree- has been agreed. agreement so it Regulations have still not ment was reached at the Force Development Group now go through without appeared but, again, it is that if, after balloting the members, the view is in At a meeting any problems, but I only a matter of time before favour of an extended hours shift system, and a trial in between the would add that such we have what I believe will two or three divisions (the number and Divisions still to Federation and the agreement statutorily be a two-tier pension scheme be decided). The trial will not start until April 1, 2000 and will last Police Negotiating still requires the in the police service. New recruits will again come for six months, during which time it will be constantly agreement approval of the under a different package reviewed so that the benefits and pitfalls are was reached to Secretary of State. and I wonder how long it will highlighted. If successful, then the extended hours would be NOWthe bad news- be before we have another increase the pay of opened up to other divisions by October 1, 2000. The commission into the police Beware of Greeks bearing ballot date is hoped to be in October this year. federated ranks by gifts. The attack on our service because of lack of For more details on shift review see page 3. 3.6 per cent. allowances is still going on. recruitment, morale, etc. Planning for retirement ONE of the features that contributes to an the end of the year on the following days: officer's successful retirement is adequate Friday, September 10 planning taking place at least 10 years Friday, October 8 from the retirement date. Friday, November 5 There are, of course, many matters to Wednesday, December 1 direct your attention to and, in a lot of George Burrows Group Insurance will cases, adequate time is not given to continue to provide these clinics, and SINCE it was introduced as not compelled to sign the in relation to the complaint
meparation- L with a subseauent advice is "eiven without obligation" to the a wag of disposing- of public- informal resolution form can be used later. It is disappointing end result. officer concerned. complaints, many officers and, if they did, they important to note though To take full advantage of financial Should you not be able to attend on any have expressed concerns certainly would not be that this applies only to the about the informal resolu- admitting anything. All specific complaint that is planning advice for officers in these of these dates given, individual tion system and how they they would be doing, by being resolved. ~h~~ circumstances, the Federation has appointments may be arranged. are affected if a complaint signing the form, would be protection does not extend to increased the number of Financial When making appointments, please against them is dealt with in acknowledging the any other unconnected Planning Clinics held at Stable ~~d~~+initially the ~~d~~~ti~~ on that way. Even though the certificate on the form which matters that the officer These will now occur once a month until extension 54560. system has now been in actually affords the officer might talk about. operation for some years protection. Q. How many I I there remains a lack of con- Q. Can a corn~laintbe com~laintsare informallv fidence in it. In order to resolved if the officer isn't resolved? allay some of your fears I admitting it? A. Since it was have detailed answers to A. Yes. No one introduced the use of infor- some of the questions that expects an officer to admit mal resolutions in Essex have been raised. something that they haven't remained steady at around It must always be borne in done. If a complaint is 20 per cent of total com- mind that informal resolu- informally resolved, it does plaints received, until last tion is based on the principle not imply that the officer is year, when the figure was of 'The customer is always guilty. just under 29 per cent. This right'. Q. Does the officer or was as a result of comments Q. If a complaint is the force have to apologise to made by the H.M.I. recom- informally resolved, is it the complainant for a mat- mending a greater use of the recorded on an officer's ter to be resolved? procedure. personal record? A. No, neither the A. No. The details of force or officer need FEDERATION VIEW disciplinary proceedings are apologise. In fact, no one is IT is not pleasant to be the only included on an allowed to offer the subject of a disciplinary officer's personal record in complainant an apology investigation regarding even circumstances where there unless the officer specifically the most trivial complaint. has been a finding of guilt requests it. However, informal resolu- after a full disciplinary Q. If a compla!nt is tion should not be feared but hearing in front of the Chief informally resolved, what is should be welcomed. It Constable or the Deputy the complainant told? should be seen for what it is Chief Constable. A. They are only - a useful tool for the speedy Q. Are any records of given details of the result; disposal of the many minor informal resolutions kept? they are not given any other and irritating complaints A. Yes but only those details. that are made against police that are required in law for Q. If a complaint is officers. administrative purposes. informally resolved, can it We are satisfied that, Q. Who decides be investigated later? when complaints are dealt whether a complaint is A. Yes, a complaint with by way of informal res- informally resolved or not? can be investigated further olution. the Dosition of the A. Providing the after it has been resolved, if officers involved is not com- circumstances are appropri- the complainant changes his promised. When a ate, the complainant. or her mind. However, in complaint is resolved, there Q. Who can deal with many cases where that is no implied admission of an informal resolution? occurs an application is guilt nor is there any record A. In reality, anyone made to the Police made on an officer's from the rank of acting ser- Complaints Authority for a personal file. The main geant upward, but it dispensation from benefit of informal resolu- should be an officer of investigation and the matter tion is the speed in which a higher rank than the officer goes no further. complaint can be finalised. who is the subject of the Q. If an officer says We would like to see confi- complaint. something during the course dence in the system grow Q. If a complaint is of an informal resolution, and the number of informal being informally resolved, can it be used against them resolutions increase again does the officer have to sign later if the complaint is this year. anything and, if they do, are subsequently investigated? D G Jones they, in effect, admitting the A. No, in accordance Chairman ~~1~m.L~~-.lwdLIbrY~IhllbU~r.ll..lbn4.l~LW.l.IYn~~1l.*.~W.nbb~~ .~r&~--..~~~lIkd~~~~~..l~rnrt.Iw~I*IkLmyUI,..Wp.~~bslL,LIlI~Wk~b allegation? with the rules of evidence, Joint Branch Board -.I -LI~~cDII.I~~~I~~~PU).I~~~~~-*~~~~U)C~UW~.IL~II:ALI~~WI A. 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IT never rains but it pours. continued from page 1 Flash flooding in Essex and exhumation ever having been The case at Basildon Crown Court The inquiry was codenamed carried out on behalf of Essex Police. marked the end of a complex inquiry. a typing error prompted a Operation Fools Gold, an incident We researched the procedure and in D, ~h~~~~~ said: u~hi~was a cal- road message to be sent out room set up and Det Supt David liaison with the coroner the lous and calculated crime which asking drivers to dive with Bright was appointed senior investi- exhumations were carried out." exploited an elderly couple who care. gating officer. Officers in the case, Post mortem examinations were deserved better. Their actions were Strangely enough it was DC Adrian Thornson and DC Marion held and forensic tests carried out. not on the same day that a Tyson of Fraud Squad, worked ~h~~~~~ said: x~vidence premeditated and the impersonation woman driver collided with a closely with the solicitors involved gathered from the bodies showed the of an elderly and vulnerable woman throughout the case. presence of a sedative drug. was a cold-hearted attempt to obtain motorcyclist after swerving Questions the death H~~~~~~,there was no evidence to money by deception." to avoid a duck. of Annie Kay and Patrick Wedd were suggest how this drug came to be One of the charities named in the A recent fault reported raised during the investigation. present or its causes and effects on original will, Scope, has been to the IT service desk ' Both had been buried shortly after death and lay in the same grave at embalmed bodies." For this reason, monitoring the case. Officers now appeared to be caused by sutton ~~~d cemetery, southend. the coroner recorded an hope Annie Kay's wished are carried an animal. The mouse DC Adrian Thomson said: "We unascertainable verdict on the out and the correct recipients benefit was not working correctly Annie Kay as a young girl. could not find any record of any deaths. from her estate. as the mouse mat was too I small for the cursor to go all the way round the Human rights legislation will have huge impact on policing screen!!! Drivers fail to New act affects all NEW legislation focused Force Solicitor Adam Hunt who on human rights is to have is a member of the Essex Police Plan to trial new huge implications for the Bv Heather Watts working group said: "I see one of belt up our key tasks to be the education police service. of officers. Because the Act will be shift system OVER one hundred drivers The Human Rights Act 1998, Officers (ACPO) set up a working retrospective, any decisions made stopped during road checks which the Government is com- group last year to assess the by police officers now may be FORCE policymakers have given their backing in Uttlesford District were mitted to introducing next year impact and consequences of the examined in court next year and to an extended hours shift system for officers found not to be wearing will not only affect the service as Human Rights Act on police forces. thereafter in the context of the and support staff providing operational shift seatbelts. a corporate body, it will also The Act, which brings the Human Rights Act." cover. Research has shown that mean that every individual offi- European Convention in Human Breaches of the Human Rights Act may mean acquittal of people But nothing will happen until everyone who people involved in accidents cer will have to alter certain Rights and Fundamental will be affected has been asked to give their in that particular part of the Freedoms into British Law, will convicted of crime. practices. Any appeals presently brought views. county are more likely to be have profound implications for It will change the filling in of the under the European Human The force development group decided on the killed or seriously injured policy book to the pocket book. operational policing. Rights Convention take years to proposal to trial 11-hour shifts, at their July than anywhere else in Essex. There will be a substantial In the light of this, Essex Police appear before a court in meeting. Chief officers support the group's The road checks were impact on criminal cases and the have set up their own Human Strasbourg, but under the Human decision launched as part of a joint criminal justice system. Rights Working group which met Rights Act appeals will be heard in If officers and staff back the proposed community safety strategy The Association of Chief Police last month. the court hearing the case. scheme, the next stage would be a trial run involving both Essex Police, involving a number of volunteer divisions, the local council and Essex scheduled to start in April next year. County Council. During the checks anyone Consultation found not wearing seatbelts were given two options, an However, whether or not this goes ahead is on-the-spot fine, or 20 min- subject to consultation, in which the utes of their time. Those who Federation and UNISON are closely involved. opted for the latter were "The consultation has to take place even for shown a video demonstrating a trial on a limited basis," explained Supt Ian the consequences of ignoring EXCELLENT partnership Brown, head of corporate support. seatbelt law and given advice work has led to yet another Any trial would not be held until April next by a road safety officer. mobile CCTV camera crack- year to allow the force to adjust to other Out of the 3,199 cars which ing crime in the Chelmsford changes, for example the deployment policy. passed through the road division, according to And because of the planning involved in checks, 103 were not wearing policing the Millennium holiday, it was belts, representing 3.22 per Divisional Commander Supt considered wiser to delay the proposed trial cent. Of the total breaking Brian Storey. until after this had taken place. the law 71 were drivers, 17 The latest kit, consisting If consultation results in the green light were front seat passengers a camera, a video recorder, being given for the trial, then divisions will be and 16 were rear seat pas- tripod and viewing screen, asked to volunteer to take part. Consultation is sengers. In Dunmow the has been donated to planned for October. drivers were mainly men The extended hours system would involve Chelmsford division by the driving delivery vans. In working three 11-hour days followed by three Saffron Walden women with Chelmsford Crime rest days. Shift systems currently in use in the children, and pensioners Reduction Group. The force are based on the traditional eight-hour were the main culprits, while equipment has cost E2000 shift with seven rest days in any 28 day period. in Stansted the population and will be used in the town was mixed, including a to identify those honeymoon couple on their New payroll procedures way to the airport. responsible for minor crime ANY information that would normally be sent Road Safety Officer, and nuisance in local to Essex County Council Payroll Department Christine Stearn, said: 'We hotspots. must be routed via Police Headquarters need to keep reminding peo- Mr Storey said: "This Finance Department, Exchequer Services. This is to enable the Finance Department to ple who use cars that seat camera, together with the belts are fitted for their safe- maintain an up-to-date record of changes to other systems already in pay details during the implementation of the ty and should be worn at all use in the division, is really new payroll system. times. We also need to Input for police officer's temporary duty encourage companies to Chelmsford's Divisional Commander, Supt Brian Storey and going enhance Our allowance and overtime is not affected by this make sure their drivers wear Chairman of the Chelmsford Crime Reduction Group, Geoff response these types Of change in procedure. seatbelts, and that they are Ireland, try out the new mobile camera. crime." For any further information contact the fitted to all their vehicles." I Exchequer Section on ext 50812. For display advertising in The Law contact Kevin Sheldon at Sentinel Publications on 01782 602510 Jack Faulkner (third from the left) was a teenage member of the Civil Defence Messengers in the Second World War before eventually become an Essex police officer. Proud of my days pedalling messages WITH reference to a previous article warden posts. thought it might come in the form of a As we approached a crater a mem- in the The Law regarding Civil We were trained in first aid and fire summons. ber of the public told us there was a Defence Messengers, I was a messen- fighting and sent through a gas cham- During the day I was a shipping body lying nearby. To our relief we ger (third from the left in the photo). ber to get used to wearing our respira- clerk at Fords, Dagenham, and found that it was soldier who had had I was 15 when war was declared tors. Just before leaving the chamber reported for messenger service in the too much to drink. and living in the then village of we removed our masks to get a whiff evenings, weekends and whenever the The leader of our group was a man Pitsea. The messenger service was of tear gas, just enough to make our air raid warning sounded. named Charles western and incident- entirely voluntary. Not given a uni- eyes water. ly our group's motto was: "We may be In our spare time we would help eld- form, we were supplied with a steel There were countless exercises and slow on the uptake but we're fast on erly residents build shelters. helmet and gas mask and provided we would carry messages as far as our bikes". The incident I remember the most our own pedal cycles. Wickford and Laindon. I remember on As we reached 18 years of age all of Cameras are just If there was a breakdown in com- one occasion being stopped by a War was when bombs damaged the tele- us lads joined the Armed Forces. I had munications, the object was to convey Reserve policeman who told me off for phone wires and two of us were sent to volunteered for and joined the Royal about cash messages to and from police, fire and cycling too fast. So proud I almost contact the air raid warden to get a Navy. But that is another story. damage assessment. I READ in the June edition of ambulance stations and air raid asked him to put it in writing but Jack Faulkner, Southend The Law of a speed enforce- ment camera office opening at Billericay. Bernard The article states "Camera enforcement is not about issuing tickets etc". happy I would, as a road user, Doesn't loyalty mainly in Chelmsford and Southend, categorically say that speed and light cameras . are just a money-spinner. You only have to watch the I WAS delighted to read brake lights at Gatco themernorles letter sent in by ex cameras. ? Vehicles pass me at some- sergeant Bernard Camp times lOOmph in 50 and count anymore as my late husband, 60mph limits, the brakes go known by all as Paddy, on at each camera and the being an Irishman, served vehicle then returns to its AS with a majority of expertise will far outweigh any thoughtful enough to provide an ever at Harwich with him. high speed. police officers I read with benefit. increasing rent allowance or police I would like him to The fixed cameras are Have we forgotten that police housing to compensate for these know I have a photograph interest "Striking a circumstances. known to every high speed officers ARE the organisation? The of them both taken there. driver. The best bet would be Balance" the new As usual it is the 'organisation' which We married there in 1936, - knock-on effect of officers having continues to move the goal posts not the a series of blow-up rubber deployment policy (The me being a Dovercourt police cars at junctions! to incur additional expense and police officers. girl and Pc Norman Bull Putting square pegs in round holes I would say the camera is a Law,July). time, travelling further to work, was our best man. I'm nice little earner, with little couple with the proposed extended does not work. Having de-motivated Senior officers can dress this officers working in areas they do not sure Bernard will remem- use. up as much as they like "being shift working hours and the virtu- ber him and George R A White, Chelmsford al disappearance of overtime and want to be in, will not serve to benefit able to be more flexible and the "organisation" or the people of Essex Roseblade. subsistence (which would to some Inspector Parrot was in Worth every penny! more responsive to the we serve. extent make up these shortcom- Good morale and reward for loyal charge and the house- WITH reference to the letter organisation's needs". The ings) will affect the welfare of a lot service do not appear to be at the top of keeper was Alice. I didn't printed in the July edition of bottom line is that the potential of officers in this force. the list of 'management speak' these realise wages were so The Law, written by M.A. disruption likely to be caused I know that other people reading days, but given the choice I know the small while we were Holland, Southend. this will already be thinking that kind of officers I would like to have courting. No wonder they I heartily agree that we by moving experienced police when we joined we knew that we could working for me. were so hard-up. should all pay a subscription, officers with local knowledge Pc Kevin Bailey At least they got free if only to cover postal costs, end up serving anywhere in the Chelmsford travel on the local buses for our copy of The Law. away from their a-rea of county. But then the 'organisation' was I receive mine as a and free admittance to Neighbourhood Watch co- the cinema. ordinator and find it a most I Motorcycles were part of the police image I I see they all had to be interesting little publication - YET another edition of The Law has branches. We should all be grateful for motorcyclist to NSY with fingerprints in in by 11 o'clock. I had to be well worth a small subscrip- arrived with no letter about the demise the work that the motorcyclists did, an attempt to identify a prisoner arrest- in by 10 so that was OK. tion, particularly if this of the force motorcycles which, like the whether it was Doug Richards from the ed for armed robbery, and what a result I did use to meet him on proved a worthwhile contri- Fleet Air Arm and the Royal Southend Borough days, who taught so we got! All within the space of two his evening shift some- bution to cutting police costs. Tournament have been similarly many of us to ride, or Bernie Beesley, hours, and at the cost of a tank of fuel. times and have hidden Mrs P. Evans disbanded. who likewise did the same at the driv- So to all those who were part of that under his cape at times - Braintree The bikes were not just for PR or for ing school. elite unit I say thanks and maybe one those were the days. Note from the Editor: A picking up forgotten pocketbooks, audio I could go on to mention Rod Daniels, day you will be on the road again. What Thank you Bernard for small subscription for The and video tapes, or exhibits for forgetful possibly the most commended motorcy- about the Fleet Air arm? That's another bringing back some very Law is something which the officers at crown court. They were part clist in the force, if not the land. And not story. happy memories. editorial team have of the police image. forgetting the dynamic duo Mick Ken Wright considered. However, the cost Gwen McEntee Through our service we get to know O'Sullivan and Andy Stevenson. of administration would, in Benfleet West Mersea and work wit$ many departments and I can remembe~one particular 1?1n a fact, oukweie li$e,+nefits. .. - .. . - % - .' . ..- . " ,l,. \ ,\ ' A.. . . ., ...... :. .',' , .:.- :.',' . . . . %. , .,. ', ' \ ,'S , . , , ' .', ' : . .. '.'. . - . ' . '.". \" ." >" L' k" A. , . t . A. . *" ' A" . L- S . C k 3 ,. A X X X *? 8 ,* 2 3 3 * ,a * <*f-.tT R-f..? F 3 + A , . . S. S' S' S. n' r. . - . a. a* ?,A. X, 1, THE LAW. AUGUST 1999 5 High profile Campaign message vows to keep county safe and well-informed Essexn murders1 lead to new national Pledge to the public guidelines ESSEX Police has , ,, ,,,- -- cation and containment plans had been identified. sent a Millennium The assessment pro- ESSEX murder inquiries [email protected]. a@ m .~~~~~wR".Twm m d~srupt~o~~. gramme will continue at have led to new guidelines message of reassur- %*hi *,a One force, 1)) red-Powys, Essex Police with a visit by
- - - - - .------.- -- - rrcc~vedblue status. s~enifv- Her Majesty's Inspectorate of surrounding the early release ance to the countv >U" Alongside him will be sen- on January 1. of bodies being issued. ing that no risk of disruption Constabulary on August 13. that its police ior volice of'ficers and reore- Essex Police Television - The Home Office has circu- .keep them safe and seniatives from Essex codnty Unit is making a special lated a memorandum of good W e 1 l i n f o r m e d Fire and Rescue Service, Millennium operational brief- Support- - Ekaff terms practice which it's hoped will ' Essex Ambulance Service, ing video for distribution to lvrites Peter Lasrie' CIVILIAN support staff contracted to work, but assist the bereaved, while Essex County Council and all divisions in late November The message featured in Essex and Suffolk Water or December. terms for the Millennium agree to make themselves keeping essential rights for have been put forward by available for duty, should the launch of the force's c~~~~~~. defendants. Chief David the Essex Police Year 2000 the need arise. Year 2000 public relations Mr Edwards said: "We are Stevens says it should be ,.._._._ uruup. Thev will receive the campaign. hoping for a Millennium peo- regarded as compulsory view- Religious The terms are in line nationally-agreed pay- With police leave can- ple will enjoy and remember ing by everyone involved in with Government policy ment of £19.82 for each 12- The move follows experi- celled, Essex will see its as a happy event, rather than policing the Millepnium, and and guidance from ACPO. hour period they are on ence gained in Essex in two a date they would rather for- managers should ensure biggest-ever policing pres- All support staff, standby during the five very high profile cases. get." there are ample opportunities ence during the night shift whether full-time or part- days. When Julian Shone was shot straddling December 31 His message to the public and facilities to make this time, who are on duty The payment will not is: "Make the most of it, but possible. dead in his jewellers shop in and January 1. between December 31 and apply to support staff who be sensible about drinking Billericay, it was necessary to At least 1,500 regular offi- Meanwhile, all but one of January 4 inclusive will are normally contracted release his body quickly for cers will be on duty, backed and driving and treat people the 43 police forces in receive payment at the to provide public or bank religious reasons. Soon after, up by Specials and support the way you would wish to be England and Wales received normal enhanced rates for cover. treated yourself." an amber status for their the family of one of the vic- staff. working during a Personnel Devartment There is still no news of any state of Millennium prepara- tims of the Rettendon shoot- A gold command centre will weekend or public is issuing guidance to be set up at a special opera- major public events in Essex, tion last month, following ings suffered a second holiday. managers on seeking the tions room at police head- but pubs will be able to stay assessments conducted on There will be a special support of staff regarding bereavement and called for quarters, under ACC(O) Joe open for 36 hours, from llam behalf of the Government. standby payment to provision of cover during the body of Tony Tucker to be Edwards. on December 31 until llpm Amber means that rectifi- support staff who are not the Millennium period. released quickly for a joint family funeral. 1 Mystery body As a result of these experi- ences, the then Head of CID, is first case on former Chief Supt Ralph Barrington, approached an ACPO working group with a view to looking at how vic- tims' families could be helped in this situation without jeop- ardising the legal process. HOME Office Minister of ACPO, together with State Paul Boateng visited groups such as the Coroners' Pitsea to hear for himself of Society and the Law Society the ground-breaking initia- THE next generation of looked into the issue and tives being successfully HOLMES (Home Office implemented there. have now published guide- Large Major Enquiry lines for all parties involved On a private visit, Mr Boateng met Chief Constable System) went live in Essex in a suspicious death. David Stevens, police and this month. Post mortem council officers and represen- The year 2000 compliant tatives of Felmores estate system has been under devel- The senior investigating residents, for a round-table opment for more than two officer should designate an discussion about Operation years and was being given its Home Office Minister of State Paul Boateng, pictured with Pitsea Community officer to liaise with the Carrick and other inter- final adjustments at the end Coroner, defence teams and agency enterprises being run Liaison Officer Pc Diane Capon and lnsp Glenn Caton with a plan of a proposed of July. pathologists and ensure that as part of Basildon Division's skating park for children from East Basildon. The first installation was all post mortem examina- crime reduction strategy, and alcohol abuse and a per- police station, worked exclu- the estate: 16 abandoned at Stanway, where it was tions are carried out quickly. under the Crime and Disorder Act. ceived lack of interest or sively on the Felmores vehicles have been removed intended to transfer In addition the S10 should Billericay MP Theresa response by police to local estate, responding to the and crushed and Basildon Operation Hardwick - the co-operate with the Coroner Gorman was also present. problems. needs of residents and deal- District Council have under- investigation into the discov- in meeting requests from the Mr Boateng was told that Operation Carrick was ing with problems. taken several projects for ery of a charred, mutilated defence and ensure that the in recent years the Felmores devised by Pitsea Inspector They have worked closely improving the environment body in a wartime bunker at victim's family is kept estate has suffered from high Glenn Caton, in response to with Pitsea Community and reducing the risk of Harwich - onto the new informed of developments. crime levels, deprivation and these concerns and has Liaison Officer Pc Diane crime and nuisance. system. In general the proposals problems associated with its since been implemented. Capon and there has also Ron Livesy, of the Joint The new system can link A pledge was made by the been a major contribution Estate Management com- suggest that the police and design. incidents where there are the Coroner will work closely Residents felt isolated and police to commit resources from Pitsea-based Specials, mittee, told Mr Boateng to the estate in return for a taking part in the full range that residents welcomed the known or suspected connec- to ensure that the initial PM had no faith in the police and tangible and lasting com- of police activity, including current campaign, but had tions and includes new fea- is carried out straight away, local authority to address their concerns. mitment by residents. high visibility policing, concerns about its future. tures for disclosure, automat- with the pathologists report A public meeting in May Said Insp Caton: "In the covert observations and "There is a concern among ic document mark-up, completed not later than gave residents, police offi- long term, we are seeking to plain clothes operations in residents that this operation exhibits and resource man- within 14 days. Then, the cers, Basildon council repre- change attitudes on the off-licences. will stop one day and the agement, and access to infor- Coroner will retain the body sentatives and members of estate. to the extent where Since the campaign began problems we have had in the mation on PNC. for a further 14 days unless Neighbourhood Watch the there is widespread partici- on June 1, there have been past will come back," he Further advantages all parties, including the chance to air their concerns. pation in community-based more than 30 arrests; a res- said. include the ability to cost crime reduction projects and idents' hot-line has been defence, agree that the body These included anti social He was reassured by Mr operations, a casualty bureau crime itself becomes socially established, to enable them Stevens and other officers can be released. behaviour by youths, includ- facility for major incidents unacceptable." to report crimes and other that the intention is to fol- The circular also details ing criminal damage, motor- During the first six weeks incidents directly to Pitsea low up Operation Carrick and overall greater adminis- changes to procedure for the cycle nuisance, theft, poor communication between resi- of the operation, constables Police Station; there has with longer term solutions, trative functions. Coroner, pathologists and the dents, environmental issues, Matt Bradford and Colin been an anti-crime leaflet involving all agencies work- Details of HOLMES 2's Law Society. problems resulting from drug Ellis, both based at Pitsea drop by police to homes on ing together. progress will be featured in future editions of The Law. For display advertising ,in -The Law contact Kevin Sheldon -at Sentinel -Publications-on- 01782 601510' ' 6 THE LAW, AUGUST 1999
THE Essex Police for the newly formed River Sect which was made up of a serge; Marine Section is and four constables. celebrating the The Vigilant, as the boat v
with the loss of lives. ywords for The Vigilant, constructed dur 1 unit with a the war, did not, however, last l( and was replaced by 42 f
policing of the lower reaches of the original Alert and a dory was 1 Thames and in 1914 suggested chased. that Essex, Kent and the Twenty-year-old Vigilant 11
not until 1948
Officers on the Marine Unit prefer to use navigational charts and individual knowledge than the state-of-the-art electronic systems. Photo: HQ Photographic THE LAW, AUGUST 1999 7 ,ins the Marine ry celebrations
Three officers at Rayleigh are Sgt Andy Masson from Rayleigh divers and two divers are based at Marine said: "I moved to the Burnham. Marine Section from division a few
------eauiva,ent of Neiehho,,,.hood lifc ol'ficers on division should con- Sgt Andy Masson climbs aboard Vigilant Ill in preparation for another day at sea. Photo: HQ Photographic.
and wanted people cise at Dobbs Weir, found following checks on crew. Nazeing. Operations are carried out with The duo were attempting to customs and excise to tackle attach a line to a sunken barge
was an air
long way from catching oyster The tragedy led to changes for Essex Police has also used divers for many years to help carry out underwater searches. They poachers. police divers nationally. now form part of the Marine Unit. 8 THE LAW, AUGUST 1999 Anti-crime groups tread the boards BENFLEET crime preven- taken. tion panel and Finally the audience are Neighbourhood Watch have shown how it should be found an innovative way to done, keeping a chain on CONSTABLE Sally Brown's highlight the dangers of the door and only letting love of flying has led to her bogus callers. callers in once identification becoming the first woman to Three short scenarios are is verified. join the Essex Police Air acted by Neighbourhood Actress and Support Unit. Watch and police thespians Neighbourhood Watch for the benefit of any clubs member, Maria Awang said: Sally, who joined as a or groups. 'We are always surprised at cadet in 1979, has served as The first shows an elderly these shows how many eld- a uniformed police officer resident faced with an erly people admit they have and experienced CID work. alleged workman who is let been targeted by bogus This is not the first special- in. callers. Acting out these ist post that she has held as Secondly a cunning scenarios really gets the HOLMES training has woman tricks her way into message across." involved her with major the home by pretending the Maria will be happy to investigation work. residents have won a help any Neighbourhood competition. Watch co-ordinators from A spell as a reserve with Both instances lead to other areas who are inter- the Air Support Unit in 1997 money being taken. ested in the roadshow. helped build up her The audience are so She can be contacted at knowledge. involved that they usually Benfleet police station on Sally, who is enjoying her boo when the wad of cash is 01268 756221. role with the Air Support Unit said "It is very different to any other job I have done. I Blood donors needed like the role we play and the MORE volunteers are need donor session at the train- way we can pull everything for the next blood donor ing centre at least 120 Pea- together. I know we are a session at headquarters ~leare required to give great help to people on the training school on the 2 make the ground." September. donor session worthwhile. The donor sessions are held in the gym between loam and 12.30pm then 2pm to 4.30pm. Although over 90 people attended the last blood arrested in road check PROBLEMS were found with detected. I more than half the coaches and One driver was arrested with regard to an. outstanding warrant issued in respect of b~ses Essex previous driving allegations. in a nationwide safety TWOPolish drivers were found to be driving crackdown codenamed British-registered vehicles without Operation Tourist. required authonsation and exceeding graph hours. Both drivers were taken o More than 40 forces in road and therr passengers had to wait and took part the coach operator, based in the Mid1 Associates in the spot checks on buses and coach- sent replacement drivers to Essex. Ro6ndulFi-Ad.irr es, supported by the Vehicle Another six drivers were found to Inspectorate. committed tachograph offences. The Essex checks took place on the M25 Six vehicles were issued with del at Granada Services, Thurrock, on prohibition notices in respect of minor de Saturday, July 24. This means they were able to continue, Of 23 vehicles stopped, only 11 were found been given a deadline for the defect to be problem-free. A total of 24 offences were rectified. MORTGAGES New police complaints leafle & Remortgages (including Civil SW CHANGES to police misconduct proce- member of the police service. dures which came into force recently have Hoping to spread the word far an '4 reasons to freephone your ex-COZZ~~~U~S:- led the Police Complaints Authority to pro- Police Complaints Authority C duce new leaflets. ,Peter Moorhouse said: "The Available in English, Welsh, Chinese, available from most police stat Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Punjabi and are seeking to distribute the Urdu, the new leaflets explain to the public libraries, Citizens' Advice Bureaux an Over a third of our Advisers are ex-Police - all their right to make a complaint against a centres." the terms on any mortgage you've already been with exemplary recod! - so we know better offered! Using our mortgage computers and than most ail about your pay structure and negotiating power with Lenders, we'll help you allowances By calling us for FREE, there's no Special skills training to continu choose from over 4,000 mortgage schemes! need to attend countless mortgage interviews SUPERVISORY Skills on September 18, Southend, advised for the third mo explaining your situation all over again - we deal Training for Special October 16 and Colchester, the Operations Module, with all Lenders under one mof! Constables will be continuing November 20. later date. from September this year for Foundation Module To put your name fo Once you've selected and submitted your officers who are already Workshops will be held on for training a TS1 form supervisors or acting supervi- November 13 and 14, at have to be submitted via mortgage, you11 have a dedicated member of our sors. EPTC Headquarters, divisional officer an support team to keep you updated on everything "Everyody at HATCH has helped us through until you "complete"! Thin extra service is the minef~4it seems like you did all the work! It is a requirement for Southend on December 11 warded to Specials supervisors to complete this and 12, and at Colchester on Resource Mana invaluable and FREEfor ESSEX Police We will have no hesitation in recommending Officers and civilian support staff? HATCH to anyone." ... Police Constable training as part of their role January 15 and 16,2000. Headquarters. and it is vital that officers The People Workshop Further details of the complete the distance learn- Module will be at EPTC on tent of each module ing package prior to the first February 12 and 13, 2000, obtained from Sgt Eve1 day's training. Southend, March 18 and 19, Sgt Rickard on ext 56 Four to six hours introduc- and Colchester on April 15 for any other queries tion to Supervisory Skills and 16. , . , , , , contact the, $geciqls, C Training will be at EPTC HQ Dates and locations will be nator on ext 54154. THE LAW. AUGUST 1999 9 Developing ideas for the future A NEW unit has been set up to look at areas of the police service which require development. Until now, officers would be pulled from divisions to review and research different projects. This is now the task of the Force Development Unit, based at headquarters Corporate Support Department and led by Insp Nick Hale and Pc Graham Perks. The unit first projects entail a review of crime desks, help desks and the crime recording system. The development of a call han- dling strategy for the force is also a current responsibility and next year they will eval- uate a pilot scheme for the proposed new shift system. The impact of each of the projects goes beyond single divisions and departments but must be carried out with- in existing resources.
Formation of the unit will ...G keep managers up-to-date at an RTA to a crashed aircraft, drunk jumps and the John Evans Strongman act. Jump. with developments, reduce duplication of work and lead to best value practice. Pc Graham Perks said: "If Steps taken to deal with extra non-emergency queries we make recommendations for changes, although they may be short term solutions, they will be changes for the better." New chief Coping with extra calls STEPS are being improvements is an increase include circulating an aide document will confirm that prosecutor taken to reduce the across the force in the memoire for infrequent users command of an on-going number of non-999 By Peter Laurie number of personnel who of STORM, computerised incident lies with the have access to the Police divisional key holder lists and supervisory divisional officer appointed telephone calls being National Computer. personnel off-duty contact at the scene, rather than FIR. handled by Force been passing callers to FIR. These measures have been details and production of an The working practices Information Room. By October, all divisional approved by the Operational updated FIR working group intends to have all its Non-emergency calls to police officers and Policing Policy Group. practices document. improvements in place by the FIR rose from 60,074 in operational support staff will Other steps in the pipeline It is anticipated this end of this year. January to 96,504 in May - receive advice on how to view STORM. an increase of 61 per cent. Uniformed sergeants and The increase resulted from operational managers will calls made bv divisional receive divisional training by personnel and members of Study for a University of the end of this year on how to the public being transferred add text and close incidents from a police station. on the command and control A range of measures to London degree in your own system. combat the problem has now Another objective is to FOLLOWING the recent been put forward by the FIR ensure that by October, at time, at your own pace reorganisation of the Crown Working Practices Group, least 25 per cent of divisional Prosecution Service John which includes representa- operational personnel are f London was established in 1836 by Royal Charter. Bell is the new Chief Crown tives from the Police thriving External Programme has made the Prosecutor appointed for Federation and the civilian trained to call taker standard on STORM, enabling them to on degree accessible to students unable to come to Essex. staff union UNISON. create an incident on the sys- Mr Bell has worked exten- The group is striving to tem, then send it to FIR if Today, there are in the region of 25 000 External students in some 150 sively with the police since achieve an effective balance police attendance is required. countries worldwide. For many people with commitments preventing qualifying as a solicitor in of responsibility which is in 1974. His links with the It is planned to increase full-time study, the External Programme is an opportunity to gain a line with the force's single- police however go back fur- the number of divisional qualification which would not otherwise be possible. tier incident management ther as John's father was a operational personnel with Bachelor of Laws (LLB); Master in Laws (LLM) chief superintendent with policy. Group chairman Supt Bob call taker ability to 40 per The law degrees of the University of London are of international Durham Constabulary. cent by the end of the year. Ward said: "I am grateful for standing. The LLB is available not only to students at six Colleges of When the Crown The fop skill target in this the input which has been the University. but also through the External programme to students Prosecution Service was area is to train up to 50 given and would encourage studying at a distance. The standard of examination is identical for formed in 1986, Mr Bell took personnel in each territorial anyone with a suggestion to all. The LLM is for people who already have a good degree or on more responsibility even- division by December 31 to tually becoming a Branch offer it to their representa- professional qualification and wish to pursue advanced studies in operate_ STORM to Crown Prosecutor. tive on the working practices specialised areas of interest He was appointed dispatcher level, giving them MBA in International Management group. the ability to send officers to Assistant Chief Crown "It's not a question of Designed to equip you with the skills to interpret today's global the scene of an incident - Prosecutor in 1996. trying to find fault with FIR economic environment Mr Bell said: "I am looking or any division. It's a matter should the need arise - and to MSc in Occupational PsychologylOrganizational Behaviour forward to working closely for the organisation as a monitor local resources. Study the best and most up to date theory on the psychological and with the Chief Constable to whole and finding solutions Tuition will take place at the social aspects of organisations. reduce crime and the fear of which will benefit everyone." Essex Police Training MSc in Public Policy and Management crime in the county." The group has identified a Centre. Develop analytical and applied skills which are relevant to today's Part of the close working link between the increase in At divisional police rapidly changing environment and the demands this makes of the relationship is the establish- stations where an incident is ment of a new Essex non-999 calls transferred to FIR and the introduction spotted on a CCTV monitor, Criminal Justice Board. Help Desk personnel will be For m inkmation on these, or any of the 80+ undergraduate and postgraduate earlier this year of the new The group, which includes able to send police officers to qualifications o%ed through the External Pmgmmrne, please contact STORM command and Chief Constable David the scene and control the Room 1 (SWEPOL),Senate House, Malet &?et, London. WC1E 7HU, UK. control system. Stevens is responsible for initial stages of the Tel 020 7862 836CM361; Fax 020 7862 8358. Divisional personnel who taking forward initiatives to deployment. cannot access STORM for the improve the criminal justice Also among the systerh ia CheLcounty.' required information have, , . , \L 3 , . . . .. L, ..I. L'....\ 10 THE LAW. AUGUST 1999
IF you were a special constable during the Second World War, or a regular officer who w orked ConstabularyworkedspecialP1ea alongside during thatthe time, thenSpecial YOU Traffic trio retire may be able to help a student with his inquiries Paul Abdey who currently studying at THREE Stanway Traffic officers are retiring this the Unlverslty of Essex would like to hear month with over 94 years' service between them. from you to discuss your experiences of Inspector Lay leaves after over Please write to him at 22 Cheriton Road, Head the unit Chris 35 Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 OEU. years7 erv vice. ~l~~ retiring is Sgt Also serving over 30 years retirement- of constable John
p- - % ,Jacqucl~ne Seal, Whlte from h~spost In the i, , &&@2.~ 'lank and Pc %thencl, rrtlres thls month Forcc lntellrgence Bureau *", *g'4 8 2% M Christopher Woodward, Another sergeant retlring after over 15 years' serv~ce who has served over 30 after over 30 years' service 1s Rrt~redDC1 Peter Croxford - ,." - ,l 1998 Triumph Trophey, 900cc FLORIDA. New 4 bedroom PINE Lodge Hotel, years' service. -.~ra~ntree . orricer ~onala died on june26, aged 76. Kicks. only 900 miles, alarm, top holiday home on private Newquay, Cornwall. Ideal Sergeant Patrick Cannon Formerly serving at Clacton constable Clive box, heated grips, Scott oiler estate. Extended screened location for town centre and based at Harwich Port Anthony retires after 30 Southend he retired after 28 plus more extras, £6,000. pool and deck, air-con, 2 bath- beaches. All bedrooms en- retired in July after serving years service. years' service in 1982. The Contact Steve Nessling on rooms, sleeps 10. 15 minutes suite with tea-making facili- over 30 years. I11 health has forced the funeral has taken place. 01279 814930. from Disney and other attrac- ties and colour televisions. BAY Gelding, 14.1 hands. tions. Nearest golf, one mile. Refurbished for 1999 season. Excellent all rounder, good to Available from December. Large car park, heated out- Schools in need of governors , shoe and clip, ideal teenage Contact Dave Yarwood on door pool. Contact Roger pony. Genuine reason for sale 01928 735609. Wheeler for brochure and ESSEX County Council, the local educa- If you are interested please contact the including tack and rug, £600 FLORIDA near tariff on 01637 850891. ono. Contact R. Douglas on Disneyworld. New luxurious tion authority, have a recruitment cam- Governor Support Service at Essex SEATON, Devon. Detached paign for governors of maintained schools County Council on 01245 436669. 01702 216856. air-conditioned 4 bedroom, 2 canadian cedarwood chalet awning for sale. bathroom villa with private in Essex. Any staff wishing to become a governor CARAVAN on small, select park. Heated Will fit 16ft caravan. Used heated pool. Sleeps up to 10. Schools need members of the local com- should refer to Policy Guideline P38198 and fully equipped, two bed- once, slightly damaged, easily Located on private estate, 11 rooms. Full details on munity who come from a variety of back- and officers should refer to section 6 of repairable, £350. Contact DC minutes from Disneyworld request. Tel01404 891188. grounds and who have a range of skills the General Polidy Guideline Manual, Brochen on 0589 055771. and major attractions. About and experiences. paragraph 42.30, page 126F. CUSTOM built GRP family 150 yards from new golf SET in the wilds of the canal river cruiser. four course. Clubhouse, communal Highlands we can offer bed berth, clcockpit, colvic hull, pool and soccer pitch facili- and breakfast on a daily, 25ft by 6ft Gins, 35hp, diesel. ties. Other villas for sale or weekly basis for one, or the Hlc water, BSS safety certifi- rent. Contact 0191 3856549 entire family, in the comfort cate, moored River Nene. or 01670 713489. of our Austrian style home Licensed cruise ready, £6,000 HOLIDAY bungalow. set in the woods of Duthil. ono. Contact I. Goldsmith on Bempton nr Bidlington, East Alternatively a 4 bedroom 01845 537653. Yorkshire heritage coast. bungalow set in the forest DEEP sea fishing, Privately situated. Sleeps 4. able to sleep 8 comfortably Littlehampton, Sussex, with Maintained and equipped to with an open fire and privacy. Mike Walker, ex Air and high standard. DC Pat Oxley A 20% discount for police per- Marine units) on Encounter. on 01964 527531. sonnel past and present. Call Phone 01279 433721 or 0411 LATHAMS pine farmhouse Andy Nunn on 01479 841717. 212808. Email table, 4ft Gins X 3ft. SUITE. Three piece light [email protected] Immaculate. Buyer collects, cane with coffee table, vgc, ve.co.uk. £100. Tel01992 613012. £50. Ferguson VCR, £25. DISNEYWORLD holiday JADE pethome sitting - TLC Pioneer hi-fi cassette deck, villa, three bedrooms, private provided during your new, boxed, £50. Clive 24 foot swimming pool, gas absence. ProfessionaVsecure McQuire on 07931 307676. BBQ, air-cond, sleeps 6 to 8 service by retired DCI. SUZUKI Swift 1.3 GSI. and is 12 minutes from N.A.D. registered, insured. Three door hatchback, white, Disney. Prize location, tran- Discount for police officers immobiliser, 'K' reg, remov- q~iilyet close. Competitive and civilians. Tel 07974 able clarion stereo, Mot, tax, rates, occasional late offers. 275369 for details. very reliable and economical. Contact Stephen Warwick on PEUGEOT 405GR 1.6. Four Service history, £2,850 ovno. 01245 464768. door, 'K' reg, blue, good condi- TelO1702 354875. FORD Escort SI, 1800, 'M' tion. MOT and tax until TO LET. Florida - 10 min- reg, 24,000 miles, immacu- August, 45,000 miles, fsh, utes from Disney World. 4 late condition, £5,000 ono. £3,000. Contact Tony on bedrrom, 2 bathroom luxury Interested? Contact Clare on 01277 262511 or 0411 villa with pool. Sleeps 8 to 10. 01245 491491 ext 53050. 484102. Situated on quiet Lindfields One of oldest pensioners present, 91-year-old George Rushford shares tea plllllllllllllllllll Development close to major and cakes with Chief Constable David Stevens. George, a former sergeant I BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE - ONE WORD PER BOX attractions and golf courses. retired in 1960. Private rental. Owned by serving officer. Prices from £325 per week. Price reduc- tions on late availability. For colour brochure and price list MORE than 400 Essex Police pensioners There was also an opportunity to check for 1999 and 2000 ring Steve took up the invitation to attend a garden old photographs of police activity in the or Lyn Parry on 01446 party at the training centre on a hot July county, to help the Essex Police Museum 411961. afternoon. identify the officers pictured. YAMAHA RXS lOOcc After a warm welcome from Chief Several groups of pensioners joined tours motorcycle. Excellent Constable David Stevens, the former of the Force Information Room and Scenes commuterAearner. 'G' reg, officers and support staff tucked into a of Crime laboratory during the afternoon, 19,500 miles, full year's MOT, tasty buffet and cream teas, while the while others simply took the opportunity to vgc, very reliable. Top box, Essex Police Band provided musical chew over old times and catch up with their I £395 ono. Contact Jason entertainment. former colleagues. I Snow on 01787 227104. VW Golf 1.3, 1990, 3dr blue, I 85k, sunroof, very reliable, - I £2,200. TelO7788 728148. Ramsey research needs you help I WICKFORD. Two bedroom, I unfurnished house for rent. THE terrible year experienced by in Earl's Colne killing six youngster I Close (5 minutes) to Ramsey Village in 1978-1979, is to from the village and there was a sieg 1 Name and rank ...... amenities and police station. Own garage, garden, form a feature in the Harwich and at the Castle Pub. I Station I ...... Home Tel...... satellite, wlmachine, Manningtree Standard, and the If you had involvement in any o I I fridgelfreezer, £6lOpm newspaper is seeking some local these incidents or have any inform I Date ...... Signed ...... I (E570pm for police). For knowledge. tion about the cases, Jenny Chapm I Send to The Editor, The Law, Press Office, 1 details tel Donna on 01245 During that year Alison Morris was would like to hear from you. She ca I Essex Police Headquarters. 1 491491, ext 53628. LlllllllllllllllllllA murdered, a school minibus crashed be contacted in 01255 221221. THE LAW, AUGUST 1999 11
THE summer months are WHETHER it's the theatre or a historical day generally a fairly quiet time out that takes your fancy, the Essex Police for choir members in terms of Sports and Social Club has just the trip for concerts, and this year has First up is a visit to Hampton Court Palace, gardens and maze, on Sunday, August 22. The coach leaves the headquarters at Great Bromley on Friday, training centre at 9.30am. June 18. Once again we were New reduced prices, including coach and able to assist with raising entrance to the palace, gardens and maze, are retired Assistant Chief £13 for adults, £9 for children and £11 for getting back into full swing and our first concert will be On a scorchingly hot chance to go and see the show which you've all heard about The Mousetrap. Tickets for in the south of the county on - the longest running West End show are Saturday, September 25 at St £23.50 including coach. Another West End show on the bill is The Stanford-le-Hope. Lion King, which can be seen on Wednesday, details of tickets a November 17. Coach trip and tickets for this time in the Septem event cost £30. but please make And as the year and century come to close, Steel Band, the Royal your diaries. why not enjoy the very popular Thursford Christmas Concert. The event is on Saturday, November 20 and tickets, including coach, are £19.50. anniversary concert. We will If you're interested in any of the events con- tact Shirley Turner on 01245 491491 ext 50666 or fax 50665.
There were a number Lottery results ., THE result of the July lottery is as follows:
Folk Lore. of the theme from the film The Dam Busters. With such a wide selection
night to be a sell out. Tickets who had helped with its organisation. preparation of today's concert, in particular the Pc J. Newling, Benfleet; Dc Jim COusen, are £6 and can be obtained by Ra~leigh Peter Layze11, retired; R. telephoning Julie Brown on He said: "Raising £3,000 for the hospices and musicians and to the audience for supporting Essex Macmillan Nurses was a superb bonus, considering Police in our charity endeavours." Purslow, Stanway Traffic; Sgt C. Jones, 01245 494811 or Norman Rayleigh; Pc Terry Spelman, Federation, Pc P. Eastbrook on 01621 817697. Allardyce, Harlow and Sgt Tim Enstone, FIR. Music to the ears of charity A CHARITY dedicated to providing musi- 26, 2000. Anyone wanting tickets for the cal therapy to pre-school children with show are advised to have their details learning difficulties, is to benefit to the recorded on the mailing list held by the 15% off tune of £1,000 thanks to the Essex Police Box Office Manager, John Bray at 2 home and motor insurance Musical Society. Wallasea Gardens, Chelmsford CM1 6JZ. Open Door, has centres in Colchester, Should you wish to take part in this for Essex Police Personnel (current and retired) Chelmsford and Brentwood and helps next show it is not too late. For further children who have mainly suffered as a information please contact Lynda result of cerebal palsy, autism and Downs Barkway at Corporate Support, HQ. Syndrome. A annual Musical Hall concert held Trek to no man's land recently at headquarters by the Essex AN Essex Police employee is preparing to trek Police Musical Society raised half of the across the Sahara Desert in aid of Macmillan cash being donated. It was doubled when Cancer Relief. the employers of the society's secretary, Steve Lewis, a temporary Systems Support Mrs Claire Lambeth, heard what she was Technician in IT, will be hiking lOOkm across Indudes: 24 Hour Emergency Assistance Line doing. Warburg Dillon Read, a financial sand dunes, hills and rocky terrain, where few other than camels have ventured before! I Please quote ref: PD018D institution in the city offered to match Steve and his wife will be joining around 50 any profits made. other people in the challenge this November 1 "Oforinsurance 0800 44 55 88 The Society itself broke new ground in and they have to raise at least £1,800 each. this year's concert with the second half of The money raised will enable Macmillan to Indudes: 24 Hour Breakdown Assistance (outside a 1 mile radius of your home) (Comprehensive only) Please quote ref: PDOI 8D the show made up of modern songs. It continue their work to provide the best care I was also a showcase for the newer young possible for people living with cancer and their families. Macmillan funds specialist members who performed excellently. nurses and doctors as well as buildings for Every member of the cast was a star, so, cancer treatment and care and grants for Lines open: 8am-8pm Mon - Fri, 9am-lpm Sat. this time, no individuals will be men- patients facing financial difficulties. To improve our service, telephone calls are recorded and randomly monitored. tioned. It must be said that one of the Anyone wishing to support the cause can Cover and premiums are subject to individual assessment. show stoppers was the society's version of raise money in any way fi perhaps through a *No purchase necessary. Full Terms and Conditions available on request. The Full Monty. BBQ, a car wash, coffee morning or quiz The next production will be Anything night. Cheques, made payable to Macmillan NB: This service is only available in England, Scotland and Wales exduding the Channel Cancer Relief can be sent to Steve Lewis at 27 lLnds and Isle of Man. Zurich Muniapal is a trading name of Zurich Insurance Company. ZURICH Goes to be held at Police HQ assembly A limited ampany inmrporated in Switzerland. UK branch registered in England. No BR105. Stamford Lane, Warmington, Peterborough, UK Head Office: Zurich tiouse, Stanhope Road, Portsmouth. Hampshire P01 1DU. MUNICIPAL hall during the week of February 21 to Cambs PE8 6TW. ships. As well as a bronze Sweet
revenge Bronze*winners -- --- PG Wodehouse Society v Dulwich Dusters A CORKER day with victory over the cricketing foe, The I Dulwich Dusters, and dinner pull for Brit in the Great Hall of Dulwich College for 120 enthusiasts TWO Essex officers been placed in this event. In Prior to Cardiff the team shouldn't be fooled into thi and guests. And then there have been picked to fact, it is the first time for entered a number of carnival was Trevor Bailey recalling events and have picked up two his delightful days at the col- pull for Britain years a team has even been trophies for their efforts. lege as a schoolboy crick- following a national entered. The rest of the team are Dave eter. But the track and field Gorbutt, Darren Pitt, Stuart Byrne, championship in championships in Cardiff the north of the county and th The sun poured down as ' Shaun Hammond, Andy Thorpe, planning to make their next The Society XI (now called Steve Gibbs and trainer Chris which the entire tug- proved the place to make Kessingland, Norfolk in October. The Gold Bats) raced to 134 of-war team walked history with the team winning Medlicott. for 8 wickets in 20 overs Constables Woodhouse and David Cazalet, Lorenzo away with a bronze a bronze medal in the 720kg Lambert have since competed in a tri- Brightlingsea police station o Austin and Alan Hurley the medal. event and two officers, Pc Dave services in Wiltshire where Pc major contributors. Woodhouse and Pc Alan Lambert added a silver medal to his leave a Voice Mail message for The Society bowling was To our Essex Lambert being picked for the collection in the 640kg class. Thorpe or Alan Lambert on varied and effective. Only has never, in police history, British squad. Anyone interested in tug-of-war 307460. Duster's skipper, Danny Kent (59 off 25 balls) could stem the PGW advance. Gold Bats skipper, Hurley, Know your sports representative took 3 for 5. The Dusters polished off for 101. Last RE-ELECTIONS have taken place for Cross country, Pc Mick Bond, Shooting, Pc Mick Aldridge, Rochford; year's opening fixture defeat the 199912000 season of the Essex Copford; Cycling, Pc Graham Snellin, Skiing, Pc Bob Hunter, Chelmsford Police Sports Association. Braintree; Football, Pc Chris Dicks, Traffic; Swimming, Pc D. Mathlin, was avenged. Below are listed the nominated repre- Chelmsford Traffic; Golf, Pc Nick Wickford; Squash, Pc A. Bunting, Gentleman of sentatives. Padmore, Epping; Hockey, Chief Insp Rayleigh traffic; Sailing, DC Richard Essex picked up a n Essex CID Management committee: Sue Harrison, Chelmsford; Indoor Houghton, HQ IT projects; Tennis, medals, aside from Chairman, Mr Charles Clark; Vice games, Pc Chris Jacob, Hockley; Stuart Bowman, HQ crime prevention; v Chairman, Mr Geoffrey Markham; Ladies 5-a-side football, Pc S. Triathlon, Sgt Pete Bryan, Chelmsford Audley End Secretary, Mr John Stonehouse; Bakewell, Southend; Netball, Pc S. Traffic; Volleyball, Sgt Nick Banks, Assistant Secretary, Pc Chris Jacob; Clark, Westcliff; Orienteering, Sgt HQ public order training; Walking, Pc THE loss of Payne and Coxall Treasurer, Sgt D. Bouckley; Asst Dave Birkett, Chelmsford; Rugby, Pc S. King, Colchester. to police duties and Greene Treasurer, Mr John Watts. Elliot Zagger, Chelmsford Traffic; to other business, reduced Divisional representatives: the detectives chances in Basildon, Pc Steve Wynn; Braintree and this game against the beau- Stansted Airport, PC Jim Nash; Police cricket down under tiful backdrop of Audley End. Che1msford7 Ian THE Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Service is inviting all Skipper Mellon and Pc John Bolingbroke; Harlow, Pc Bob Bruce; HQ, Christine Evans; Rayleigh, forces to attend the 3rd international Police Cricket Festival, to be held in Richards (essex County Perth from February 24 to March 10, 2001. Cricket Club) picked up 37 Pc Peter Moyes; southend, Pc Paul ~~t~~;~~~d~i~~,charles An event like this takes a great deal of planning and the organisers need runs a piece which helped Thurrock, Pc Laurie Rampling. to know prospective numbers at the earliest possible time. the police secure a not Section Secretaries: Athletics, Pc Anyone seriously interested should contact Sgt. Joe Wrigley on HQ ext unreasonable 150 runs. Laurie Rampling, Thurrock; Angling 54201 or John Stonehouse on ext 58888 for more details. It was not to be enough, (fly), Pc A. Lewis, Gt Dunmow; however. Miller took three Angling (freshwater), Pc Bob Hunter, on September 17 at wickets with only 50 runs on Chelmsford Traffic; Angling (sea), Pc Sports shop still trading by DC Terry at Basildo the board but Audley End Dave Clark, Hadleigh; Badminton, Pc THE Force Sports and Leisure Shop continues to trade Wednesday walking on October dug in and reached the Richard Edwards, Colchester; lunchtimes between 12 noon and 2pm, plus one Saturday each month. The Colchester, by Pc required total with four ~illi~~d~,DI peter orpe, ~~~i~~~~~; next two Saturdays are August 28 and September 11. snooker and billiard wickets to spare. Cricket, DI Lorrie ~~~ti~,HQ SB; Cricket (vets), John Stonehouse, HQ; The shop is, however, currently closed and remains so until August 16. November 23 at Halste D1 Orpe at Braintree.