The The newspaper of Essex Police Issue 282 April 1997 Enjoy your Joint inquiry launched to step up hunt for culprit new Law TEeditorsofThewhopereaderslook newspaper. will enjoy their new SCIENTIFIC LINK The changes are the result of a survey carried out late last year. Whilst it emerged that readers were generally happy with the content of The Law, the general view was for a more up-to-date tabloid, henceleisureour the revamped section new look. and sport monthly and T0 SEX ATTICK S job feature are also a result of the survey responses. Your views and suggestions, are always welcome. Contact details are on the back page. DETECTIVES inves- tigating a sex attack By Kim White Convicted on a teenager have joined forces with of raising Suffolk after scientif- ic evidence revealed charity that the same man probably assaulted a boy in Newmarket. coppers The first incident hap- CHELMSFORD Police pened in September last brought five local fundraisers year when an 11-year-old to justice - strictly in the boy was abducted near his name of their good cause. Suffolk home, dragged to 0 An artist's impression The five were taking part in a field and overpowered. of the attacker. a "jail and bail" event in aid An extensive DNA testing wooded footpath. of the regional branch of the programme failed to Samples taken from both Royal National Institute for unveil the culprit. crime scenes indicated a link, the Blind. On March 13, a teenager and officers from Suffolk and Following their arrest by walking home from school in Essex met to discuss the best Chelmsford officers the Braintree was attacked in a way forward. copse near a well-used continued on page 3. fundraisers - dressed in con- vict suits - sewed their time in Judge Tindal's Tavern as they telephoned sponsors to Home Office grant to raise cash for the charity, and to set themselves free. purchase helicopter Arrested outside the Rat and ESSEX Police will soon By eventually purchasing Parrot by Pc Mick Franklin possess its own helicopter rather than leasing a (pictured right) were Julie following an award of helicopter, Essex will be able Lynsandrou, an employee of £600,000 from the Home to make additional savings on Judge Tindal's Tavern, and Office. The announcement operating costs estimated at Roger Sinden, of Essex comes just as the new part- up to £100,000 annually. Social Services. nership between Essex and It is hoped the new craft Cambridgeshire officially will be bought and in service The other three who took takes off, promising a growing by March 1998 costing a total part were Gary Simmons, of role for air support. of about £ l.lm. Bradford and Bingley The consortium began with The Essex and Building Society, and Phil a grant of £O.9m allowing the Cambridgeshire partnership Ringrose and David Hobden, purchase of a helicopter by will be officially launched on of NatWest bank. Cambridgeshire. With two Friday, April l8 when Chief craft the counties will not only Constable John Burrow ,and Photo courtesy of Essex be able back one another up, Cambridgeshire [email protected] Chronicle Series. but also provide Sunday Benn Gunn will sign the con-', cover. sortium agreement. 2 THE LAW, APRIL 1997 A CHELMSFORD police officer has towards Hullbridge. Pc Knights fol- been awarded the Chief Constable's lowed and arrested him swimming High Commendation after the arrest Commended for courage 30 yards in the freezing river. Marine of a burglar in the River Crouch. Pc Mr Peel said the officer was both Barry Knights, 27, was presented Woodham Ferrers in January of last two men carrying canoes towards "brave and courageous" and, unusu- with his commendation by Police year after a number of houses in one the river. ally, has been unusually commended Authority Chairman, Cllr Anthony area were broken into and a shotgun One of the men ran along the sea at both magistrates' and crown Peel at a meeting at County Hall, stolen. wall after attempting to hit Pc courts. His actions resulted in the Chelmsford. Pc Knights, along with Pc Brian Knights with a pole, and then man being imprisoned for three-and- The incident took place in South Owen, took up the chase after seeing jumped into the river, swimming a-half years. check I New telephone jumble guidelines OVER loo checks were made on boat esuipment during an NEW guidelines have been WITH the new Force initiative by Essex police issued for officers wanting to Information Room now in its Marine Unit. The uniformed make telephone sub'scriber second month of service, dates officers attended the Essex and itemised billing Boat Jumble, one of the enquiries during an investi- have been issued for the largest of its type in the gation. planned intake of divisional South East, held at the Essex The Force Intelligence control rooms. County Show Ground. Bureau (FIB) is the designat- Control rooms from Rayleigh Visiting every stand, they ed central point of contact and Chelmsford Divisions have checked all items of with the telecommunications equipment possibly identifi- industry for such enquiries, already moved into FIR. able by serial number, using and any requests which have Other divisions are scheduled a direct line to the Police not been sanctioned by the to transfer as follows: National Computer. bureau will be referred back. April 14 - Harlow; April 17 - The majority of checks For further information Thurrock; May l l - Tendring; were carried out on outboard refer to policy guideline engines and electronic 67/97. May 14 - Braintree; May 18 - equipment with many non- Colchester; June 15 - Basildon; identifiable high value items Crime booklet June 18 - Southend. checked using Ultra Violet Stansted Airport will retain its Lamps. GUIDANCE to help officers own control room. Sergeant Andy Masson of with the classification of the Marine Unit said: "Our crime has been issued in FIR spokesman Ch/Insp Peter attendance at this event has booklet form. Blois, said: "Things are going greatly enhanced the reputa- Classification of Crime - A very well and we are receiving tion of the section. The high Practical Guide for some positive feedback from degree of knowledge shown Supervisors is designed to divisions." by the officers also impressed ensure a more consistent the traders, who will no the Three long-serving communications officers had the honour of carrying out an informal farewell as the doubt Pass the word that under which crimes can be Essex is no longer a viable classified as 'detected - no old HQ Information Room closed. Pictured left to right are Colin Lea (22 years' service) Mick Wade (25 outlet for stolen marine prosecution' and 'no offence'. years) and Malcolm Bonnett (22 years) who declared the centre closed and switched off the lights. equipment." Injury claims settled IN coniunction with the CRIMINAL injury Tussaud's Group, the Police claims settled in P1 atinurn privilege discountedFederation ticketsis CO-promotmg to mem- 1996 totalled 60, an bers, their families and increase on last FURTHER to the agree- for the officer, hisher part- friends, to visit both ment of the Essex Joint ner and any other adult in Madame Tussaud's and the year's 36. Branch Board to have a the household. The buyers' London Planetarium. This is as a result of the Platinum Privilege card guides expire at the end of introduction of the new available for its members, I January 1998 when a fresh These are am delighted to announce book will be distributed. until the end of December, tariff scheme, where that the buyers' guides and Any members who have and the combined ticket claims should be settled cnrdn have arrived and.- not-- - - vet received theirs prices are as follows: Adults - -- -- -- . - -- - - . - - " ~ within a shorter time moment, there are 99 claims and civil, is strictly moni- have been distributed to should contact their local - £8.85; Children (under 16) scale. This is not always in various stages of recovery. tored. Regular consultations Federation representatives Federation representative. - £5.50; Children under four in the best interests of On the civil side, 50 claims between the member making for distribution. Civilian employees should go free, but the London contact Marilyn Carr in the the officer. were settled in 1996, an a claim, the solicitors' repre- Each envelope (one per Planetarium is not recom- increase from last year's sentative and myself take member) contains three Federation Office on mended. The new Authority is, I Privilege Cards. These are extension 54555. believe, looking to minimise total of 38. The total place to ensure that the civil To purchase your tickets, its costs by settling claims amount of compensation claim or CICB Appeal is write to: Mrs Claire Bmss, before a full recovery has paid to members in civil progressing properly. Expense allowances Tussaud's Offer, Stafford- been made. This results in claims was £299,928.11. The CICB 32nd Annual shire Police Federation, THE flat rate expense allowance for uniformed officers officers appealing against The total number of civil Report and Accounts for the Hearn Court, Rising Brook, claims outstanding at this was last reviewed by the Inland Revenue for the tax year decisions and, at this year shows that a total of Stafford ST17 9QN. time is 98. 199511996 when it was uplifted to £55. moment, there are 26 CICB 76,225 cases were resolved Enclose a SAE and cheque appeals. The vast majority of these For those officers in receipt of this allowance, the made payable to 'Staffs. Pol. during that period and The total amount of com- claims are dealt with by the Inland Revenue automatically amends the amount but, Fed.