2 THE LAW, MAY, 1990

Scheme alongside existing Casual and Essential

As a result a meeting was May 1990. held with the Treasurers Department at County Hall where agreement was reached on a scheme for Essex Officers.

Basically the scheme will be very similar to the Essex County Council

Rent Force Housing Allowance Scheme with only officers is greater than the combi- receiving Casual or

Allowance .,,ion of the Red Circled Essential User Allowance rn the last edition of Rent Allowance and and expected to do 4000 the 'law, 1 gave you all T r a n s i t i o n a l C o m - business miles Per Year

.a full update on the penSatOq Grant. being eligible.

Full details will be present position with

Other published shortly in a regard to the Rent Force Order. Allowance changes. At Anomalies the time of going to

Police Pensions Scheme Part 2

was reached at an early stage, with Finance and County Treasurers, the only delay being the

f287.29 per month.

sixthieths enhance-

say as per the example the Police Authority. Coming Soon on Iris. Full service given in the last edition Federation updates on of 'The Law', if you matters of Importance to were Red Circled as at Car leasing yOk : p ~ ~ ~ b ~ ~ ~ t in the the 31st March 1990 Scheme near future the Federa- then you will continue tion will have a fa- cility to receive each Year a Most you on the Iris system similar T r a n s i t i o n a l Com- now be aware that to the Television Teletex pensatory Grant. agreement was reached network to up- date the

This will be paid until between the two sides membership on matters such time as the new at the Police Negotiat- of importance to YOU the

TABLE

Minimum income guarantee expressed as % of average pensionable pay

G M t Y

=r?Z' 5 or more 15 or more but less than but less than 25 or more

Degree Of Leas than 5 15 years' 25 years' years' service dbablement P Y years'service sewice service

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

25% or ksP 12.5% 15% 30% 45% 60% (slight

dissbkment)

More than 25% but not

25% 40% 50% 60% 70%

ag regated with the eniancement must not. exceed what could have been earned to the by age the of officer corn-

pulsoq retirement. Example of an I11

Health calculation:- 1. Officer with g years9

service and age next

more thPn 50% (minor dhp.blement)

More than 50% but not more thPn 75% (major disablement)

More 75% (very

severe disablement)

37.5%

50%

65%

85%

70%

85%

75%

85%

80%

85%

THE LAW, MAY, 1990 3

L

Admiral McHardy - Way . f i A n r x r m n c - route and managed to ~ u t com~leted the course. B r a i n t r e e R E A C T

8 150 - --+

DY LAnuL nl V nn3 anextra4milesontGeir hanks to Sgt Bob a m a t e u r r a d i o f o r Needham for his or- monitoring the event.

ON A -ld 40 jo"D?,";i'te an offer to bus ganisation on behalf of Congratulations to all @h-d at the Force m to them to the point where Essex Police, Chelmsford those who participated. memorate the 150th of Essex the error occurred the Borough Council who And if you don't know Police by the route Of a new foot- team insisted on starting mapped out the route what to do on a sunny ~ath. the ''Admirai McHardv Wav". named again - exactlv one hour which now forms a Derma- weekend and have time to

Best feet forward to mark 150th anniversary

Forty teams march

PICTURED here is the set of diecast metal com- memorative models which will be available early July.

The set will be in a presentation box and includes a numbered certificate authenticating the limited produc- tion of 2,500.

The cost, expected to be below £15, will include a £2 donation to the 150th Anniversary Charity Fund.

An order form will be printed in next month's Law.

Chiefs tuck in at I celebration dinner 1

FRENCH soup, French wine, and Vintage Chief Constables, helped to make the meeting of the Essex Police Dining Club on 27th April a very special one.

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Force, the Club invited two

former Chief Constables, Sir John Nightingale (1963-1978), left, and Mr Robert Bunyard (1978- 1987), right, to join the present Chief Constable Mr John Burrow as prin- cipal guests for the occa- sion. In all 120 members and guests attended.

150th Anniversary Memorabilia - from the federation.

Neck tie: Navy blue tie bearing single Essex Police badge. Red white and blue di- agonal stripe above and below badge. Gold figures 1840 - 1990 below badge.

Mug: Tankard style coffee mug in cream colour with force crest on front.

Rear bearing five armorial shields of the boroughs of Southend, Colchester, Saf- fron Walden, Maldon and Harwich.

Cupro nickel salver & dis- play stand about £13: Cupro nickel salver incorporating medallion as above.

commemorative inscription Crystal glass goblet approx on reverse. E14: Crystal goblet bearing

Tie tack: Tie tack in gold engraved force badge and with force crest. Scroll below commemorative inscription. with dates 1840 - 1990. Complete with presentation

Medallion approx SS: box. - 45mm Cupro nickel Force plaque P12: Force medallion in resentation glaque incorporating bad~e. case. Front of medallion croll commemorative m- bearing force badge and scription above and Essex commemorative inscription. Pohce below.

To: J.B.B. SECRETARY, Federation Office, Headquarters.

PLEASE RESERVE THE FOLLOWING NECK TIE COFFEE MUG TIE TACK MEDALLION SALVER CRYSTAL GOBLET PLAQUE (Please tick where appropriate) NAME ........................................................ STATION ....................................................

h e r the 6irst Essex Police def ~o&ble. Police officers and

cadets from the Force, as D e s p i t e n u m e r o u s well as a couple of hardy blisters the marchers ar- female civilians, were rived back at the sports joined by officers from all field still in step - well over England and Royal mostly - and looking Uls ter Constabulary, amazingly fit. British Transport Police, presentations were by A t o m i c E gy Chelmsford Mayor Cllr Authority, Ministry of J~~~ N~~~~~ and Defence, United States, peter simpson

7 Deputy with Chief Constable. Winners

Officers and a of the 30k, Metropolitan team Police 10 Tors 1 Cadet Company. Team (5 hrs 17 mins) and

The event was dedi- winners of the 16.7k cated Andy MOrrisOn Essex Police Cadet team of the Force Support (2 hrs 53 mins). Unit, a marcher himself, who sadly died in a diving Best Essex Police team, accident last year. Colchester, and best

Spurred on by music foreign team Grunberg, from our police band, West Germany. Grun- teams left the sports field berg received the to undertake routes cover-, award for Team Spirit. ffg 16.7k or 30k (for Owing to a hiccup at

mature" readers that's the start of the march the 10 miles or 18.5 miles). team deviated from the

THE LEG0 lads from the diving team are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by building a model underwater.

During the three days of the Essex Show next month, the team will assemble a LEG0 model in a seven feet deep display tank - and are asking visitors to sponsor every brick.

Proceeds from the Aqua Action event will be used to buy a portable defibrillator un i t fo r the Essex Ambulance Service. This costs f 4,900, but diving skipper Nigel Dermott hopes to raise lots more cash, which will go to NEEDES and MEDICS, the doctors' emergency services in the county.

The divers had planned a major charity event last year, but this was called off after the tragic deaths of team members Steve Taylor and Andrew Morrison on a div- ing exercise.

Now, as the force cele- brates its 150th Anniversary, the team are more detemined than ever to stage a fund-rais- ing spectacular.

During the Essex Show, which is being held on Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday, June 15, 16 and 17, visitors will be asked to buy a LEG0 brick and throw it to the divers in the tank.

They are hoping to construct a four feet tall model of a diver. The tank

has windows so visitors can watch the team in action, and they will be wired up to talk to S ectators as they work.

Aose who can't get to the show are asked to make a do- nation to Aqua Action at any branch of Lloyds Bank, directing it to the Chelmsford branch where the account is held.

But the action doesn't stop there! After the show the divers will donate a LEG0 kit to the Rainbow Ward for children at Broomfield Hospi, tal, Chelmsford.

And in conjunction with LEGO, the lads will help to send a terminally ill child from the county to Legoland in Denmark.

There will also be a celebra tion barbeque and disco at the force training school on the Sunday evenin June 17, after the Essex ~ a b w when the divers will announce how much they have raised.

Proceeds from this social event, open to police and their guests, will go towards the memorial stone being erected at HQ in memory of those who have died in police service.

Finally, the fund-raising fellows have organised a lottery - with top prizes including a holiday to Jersey - to support the Memorial Stone fund. Tickets are 25 pence, so dig into your pockets and support the team's efforts. Contact them on headquarters extensions 2447 and 2438.

bGhind their *scheduled nent leisure walk for the spare, enjoy the walk t i m e - a n d s t i l l district, and thanks to yourself.

How we were - and how they are. The USAF meet the traditional police- man.

4 THE LAW. MAY. 1990

Civilian commended for murder probe work A C I V I L I A N employee has received a commendation from the Chief Constable for the first time.

Alison Midmer, from H Q management and technical services, was a member of the team in- vestigating the murder of teenager Jason Swift.

Alison, 22, collated thousands of inquiries for two and a half years of the inves t igat ion, which lasted four years.

A total of 15 officers were commended in con- nection with the inquiry, - which resulted in the con- viction of four men last Vear.

Chief Constable Mr John Burrow presented certificates to Detective Chief Inspector Derek Cass (Grays) ; Chief Inspector David Bright ( c r ime p r e v e n t i o n ) ; D e t e c t i v e S e r g e a n t T e r e n c e Cook ( H Q CID); Detective Sergeant A n d r e w D o w n (Southend); Detective Constable David Bates (HQ CID); Sergeant D a v i d M u r r a y (Basildon); Detective C o n s t a b l e K e n n e t h Foster (Chelmsford) and Police Constable Mark Heard (Chelmsford).

Also commended in connection with the Jason

Swift inquiry, but unable to attend, were Detective Inspector Colin Seal (Basildon); Detective Sergeant Peter Clare (HQ); Detective Con- stables Albert Garner (Basildon), Neal Evans (Stans ted) , Geoffrey Benton and Ernest Carr (both HQ).

The commendation read: "With other Essex officers and a civilian member of staff for work in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police in a long and arduous in- vestigation concerning the murder of two young boys (from November 1985 until the end of the

trial in May 1989) which resulted in the conviction of four men."

C e r t i f i c a t e s of commendation were also presented to:

Pc Gary Myers - Southern Area Traffic: "Together with five other officers, for his bravery a n d i n i t i a t i v e i n apprehending a woman who was believed to be in possession of a loaded shotgun at Purfleet on 16 October 1988".

Pc Mark Routh and Pc David Willson - Canvey Island: "For bravery dis- played in entering a burn- ing house without regard for their own safety in o rde r to rescue the

Related to Jack!

Now that Jack (as we know him) Woodards has become such a celebrity (Law Letters February &April 1990) might I claim that I am almost re- lated to him by mamage! Although he has since remar- ried, Jack was rnanied to my wife's cousin when he emi- grated. My wife, Julie, and I had the pleasure of meeting him in June 1987 at his home in Solvang, California when he paraded in his summer un- iform!

Jack is an accomplished artist and in his retirement his carpentry skills are put to use in making exquisite wooden decoy ducks ainted to resemble the re$ birds. Jack keeps fit swimming and playin tennis, the facilities provitfed on the private

estate where he lives. I recollect saying to Jack,

"Just think, you could have retired in Harwich," to whlch he beamed his broad smile and laughed. I doubt that he r e g r e t s h i s move t o California.

D.s. Bob CORDERY, Drug Squad H.Q.

Indebted I AM certainly indebted to your staff for allocating so much space in "The Law", to correspondence concerning my previous service and former colleagues.

Believe me, those old wornout cliches "The Old Country", "Good Old Days", etc take on a much dee er meaning when one is 5009 odd miles and nearly as many years away.

I am enjoying .the letters received directly, and via

persons whom he had reason to believe to be in- side. In the event, no persons were in the house, but two pets of the household were rescued".

Pc Michael Turner - Western Area Traffic, Pc

Part of the Jason Swift enquiry team receive their certificates

A n t h o n y B a y l i s - Harlow, Wpc Susan Cot- tarn - Harlow: "Bravery and perseverance in a p p r e h e n d i n g .an extremely violent man under difficult circum- stances. The man was

subsequently convicted of grievous bodily harm on police constable 1598 L. W. Gibson and sentenced to 3% years imprison- ment".

Pc Leslie Gibson was unable to at tend to

receive his certificate. Also unable to attend was W P C B a k e w e l l , Southend: "For pro- fessional approach and fortitude in very difficult circumstances a t t he scene of a murder".

Battle to cope with yellow lines

NO more yellow lines very well for local schooltime in certain please! That's the authorites to paint areas you will no doubt m e s s a g e f r o m them, but if there be asked to do some- jaundiced traffic man- aren't enough police thing about it - ie re- agement officers strug- officers o r traffic duce speed limits or g l ing t o f i n d a n wardens around they put more yellow lines effective way to ease will soon be ignored. down. county-wide conges- Due to increasing This is all very well tion. requests for more traf- to keep the public

The problem with fic regulations, like happy but if there things like double speed limits and weight a r e n ' t t h e pol ice yellow lines, or single restrictions as well, the officers to enforce the ones for that matter, is Chief Constable, re- new regulations people enforcing them. It's all cognising his often will begin to notice it

limited resources, has and those speed limits put a bit of a curb on and yellow lines will be how many new regula- ignored. tions are introduced So, basically, the and for what reasons. main points of the new

For instance if you policy, are that the a r e p e r h a p s a Chief Constable will neighbourhood beat only consider proposed officer sitting in a new traffic regulations council meeting and if; someone complains There is a serious a b o u t t h e s p e e d traffic uroblem reauir-

c - motorists are hoing ing actibn. l through the village or The order will defi- town,-or how much con. nitely be an effective

Y O U r Papery which as ( gestion there is around way of solving the prob- described bv Ron Beannan aid "pages 6om the past" - 1 just one name or incident triggers another - especially those early Single Men's auarters e~lsodes referred to

The Law is GY '"ouni Doug Badcock"!

Once again, many thanks for your co-operation and ap- ( for civvies too ~ $ ~ ~ n ~ ~ ~ y A'ITENTION all civilian staff! The Law is your ~ e r h a ~ s in the not too distant l newspaper too. i u t U; e I W i l l m a k e Thereare some 1,500 civilians employed by Essex PERSONAL contacts. Police, and they play an important role - both at

Both Ellen ad I be headquarters and out on divisions. to any Of All of you must be involved in many newsworthy you travellin

.GwOrnian.- mf,nio this events and activities, and we want to feature more of ED- J. W ~ ~ d ~ ~ ~ these in The Law.

(pc. 565 - PS. 52) So don't be intimidated by the Boys in Blue, let us Solvang, know what you're u to by writing t o Jenny Bullus or California. Steve Gravenor in t K e press office.

lem. And finally, if the

use of personnel is efficient and doesn't create any serious prob- lems elsewhere.

Obviously, the Chief Constable recognises the difficulties faced by the local authorities in d e a l i n g wi th t h e problems of today's traffic, but would urge t h e m t o consider means of achieving their objectives other than relying simply on enforcement by police officers and traffic wardens.

Sign of the times

CHILDREN playing with police caps and trun- cheons in the force's mobile museum at the re- c e n t o p e n d a y a t Chelmsford police station started playfully hitting each other and chanting: "No poll tax, no poll tax." That's what you call a sign of the times.

Mass murder!

SPOTTED on an IRIS m e s s a g e u n d e r the heading "Rabbits Killed" - "I've had three rabbits killed over the last three days and my neighbours are also dead on the lawn." Yes, we are a na- tion o f animal lovers!

THE LAW, MAY, 1990 5

Achtung! Band takes Germany by storm

Eliza (Hayley Barkway), and Henry Higgins (George ~ambeth) in My Fair Lady

MUSICIANS of the Essex Police band have just returned from an action-packed concert tour of Germany.

As well as two major concerts, the band also laid on more informal entertainment, playing in shopping precincts and town squares.

They played at an international benefit con- O b e r F ranken Hal l , cert held to celebrate the decked out the building in I n t e r n a t i o n a l Pol ice t h e flags of the 51 Association's 25th anni- countries which have versary in Bayreuth. national sections of the

All profits from the IPA. concert, which attracted he second major con- around 1,000 people, cert was played before an were handed over to the audience of 750 in the international children's Meistersingerhalle in charity UNICEF. Nurnberg, where the

The orchestra played band played alongside the alongside t h e Music Munich Police Band, Corps of the l+deral again raising money for k d e r Police and the UNICEF. The orchestra's E i n d h o v e n P o l i c e week-long tour also saw Orchestra from Holland. them playing in the shop-

Organ i se r s o f t h e ping, centre at Banberg, musical extravaganza, the shopping precinct at which was held ln the Nurnberg, the centre of

Bayreuth and the town square of Bad Bernech.

The Essex Band is no stranger to such high- profile events - in the past they have played televised at Wembley Stadium for the Cup Final.

The band was formed in April 1966 when a number of music lovers formed a music group, hiring a conductor and musical instruments.

After just four months, the Essex Police Band made its first public per- formance - and has never looked back since.

At present there are 37 active members and from its modest beginnings the band has developed into a m u c h - i n - d e m a n d ensemble which re larly plays at festive a n g h a r - ity events.

Many of the members, including conductor Bob Coxon, have their back- ground in military music while others have made playing in the band a fam- ily affair by encouraging wives and children to pick up an instrument and Join.

During the trip to Germany at the beginning of this month, the band was given substantial press coverage in the local newspaper, the North Bavarian Courier, seen here.

The band's home for the week was the border p o l i c e b a r r a c k s in Bayreuth, which is some 1 5 m i l e s f r o m t h e Czechoslovakian border. They were accompanied on the tour by Deputy Chief Simpson. Constable Peter

Musical Society hits right not,e

A R E you one of those people who are completely "turned off" at any mention of Local Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Societies? When sitting in an audience do you feel acute embar- rassment if a presentation falls below the 'professional' standards you are used to on Televis ion and in the theatre?

I used to be one of those, and rarely ever went to any such performances, whether Police related or otherwise. Two years ago, more from a sense of duty than antici- pated pleasure, I watched the performance presented by the Essex Police Musical Soci- ety at Headquarters and liked what I saw.

On 22nd February this year I went to see the Society's 25th Anniversary production of 'My Fair Lady' and what a treat it was.

Most of us know the music and the story very well. However it is not the easiest of Musicals to present, de- manding a great deal from all those taking part not least the principals, Eliza, Henry Higgins, Colonel Pickering, and Alfred Doolittle layed by Hayley Barkway, 8eorge Lambeth, Andrew Shepherd and Roger Richardson re- spectively.

Auditions had been con- cluded on September 7, and

rehearsals started in earnest just four days later. I subse- quently learned there was considerable apprehension by those taking part, both on stage and behind the scenes, about the task they had un- dertaken.

They need not have wor- ried.

To Hayley Barkway the role of Eliza may have seemed initially a daunting prospect, but her perform- ance was absolutely superb and charming throughout, her facial expressions and accent really bringing out the humour in Alan Lerner's lyrics. George Lambeth as H e n r y H i g g i n s w a s magnificent, exhibiting at all times a commanding pre- sence on stage and entering into animated dialogue with Colonel Pickering, inspite of the latter ,inadvertently call- ing him Piggins' much to both his and the audiences amusement - one of those de- lightful moments when those on stage nearly 'lose it' but don't and somehow find the strength of mind to continue when perhaps all they wish to do is laugh or curl up with embarrassment. The au- dience's reception of that faux pas reflected the whole spirit within the Assembly Hall at Headquarters on that night.

In identifying the four

main players I would in no way wish to take anything away from the rest of the cast nor indeed all those people who did so much behind the scenes to ensure that so many of us had a thoroughly good n igh t ' s e n t e r t a i n m e n t . Indeed at the end of the performance the audience expressed their appreciation with a warmth and volume which said much for the pleasure they had been given.

For those of you who have the same doubts as I had about supporting your Local Dramatic and Operatic Soci- ety may I suggest that you give it a try and judge for yourself. If you do not you are almost certainly depriv- ing yourself and your family and friends of a thoroughly good evening's entertain- ment, the memory of which will remain long afterwards.

For my part I wish the Essex Police Musical Society every success in their future productions and I ask only one thing of them. Please do not take this expression of ap- preciation as any indication on my part to volunteer for any part on stage. I would not wish to harm the long and excellent reputation of the Society which would surely happen if my feed trod the boards.

T J RANDS

Betty9s better BETTY the injured badger has returned home to the wild, thanks to a kind-heart- ed motorist and Essex Police.

The unconscious badger, which had been knocked down by a car, was spotted lying at the roadside near Halstead by Colne Engaine publican Tim Borley earlier this month.

Caring Tim then set out to search for a vet's surgery, with the wounded creature in the boot of his car. As it was 11 o'clock at night, he eventually turned to police to find an emergency number.

H e d r o v e B e t t y t o Braintree, where he paid the f 18 vet's bill and left without giving his name and address.

But badger liaison officer Pc Chris Halton realised the animal needed to be returned to its own sett to survive, so he needed to know exactly where the accident hap- pened.

Mr Borley, of the Five Bells pub, came forward after a media appeal, and Betty, recovered from her serious leg injuries, returned home.

6 THE LAW. MAY. 1990

Aerial view of Lakeside, taken in January, with the shopping mall in the fore ground and retail park the other side of the 20 acre lake. The good road links can be clearly seen.

LAKESIDE is the first regional out-of-town shopping centre to be built directly alongside the M25.

Developer Capital and Counties estimates that 20 per cent of England's total population lives within one hour's drive of the huge shop- ping and leisure complex at Thurrock. Within half an hour's drive is a population of 3.6 million people.

In addition its location is convenient to attract s t o r e s : D e b e n h a m s , day trippers and short House of Fraser, Marks break visitors from the and Spencer and Lewis's, Continent, particularly and 246 shops including once the new Dartford ten banks on two levels. river crossing is com- Beneath the central glass pleted. dome, on a third level,

The American-style will be the food court. s h o p p i n g space has The£360milliondevel- already been let. opment also includes a

Togetherwith theretail w a t e r f r o n t C o v e n t park the other site of the Garden-style Pavilion 20 acre lake, Lakeside with craftsmen's barrows will almost certainly be a multi-screen cinema, the largest shopping com- and 9,000 free car parking plex in Europe. spaces. It is expected to

The mall will house attract 20 million shop- four major department pers a year, with as many

Lakeside - mixing

shopping and

as 130,000 visitors on peak days.

The shops will be open until 8pm each evening, with 9pm opening on one, or maybe two, evenings a week.

As well as a bus station at the north end of the complex, there is a 250- space coach park and parking for some of the

4,500 to 5,000 staff who will be employed there.

Lakeside will also be served by a new railway s t a t i o n , C h a f f o r d Hundred, which is being built in conjunction with the neighbouring 5,000 home new mini-town development.

T h e new shopping centre, together with. the

already established retail p a r k , p r o v i d e s t w o million square feet of retail space.

Development in West Thurrock began when T e s c o o p e n e d i t s superstore in late 1984. This was followed by firms like MFI, Halfords, Courts, Queensway, Do- It-All, Texas Homecare, Habitat, Comet, World of Leather, and B & Q. A drive-in MacDonalds opened recently.

Associated with the new centre , t h e ' de- velopers have spent £17 million putting in new roads, to link up with the M25 and A13.

The Lakeside shopping centre is being built on reclaimed land, which a d e c a d e ago was a n unsightly rubbish in-fill site. To make the en- v i r o n m e n t m o r e

attractive, the developers are planting some 65,000 trees and shrubs at a cost of £ 1.8 million.

Capital and Counties has already developed major shopping centres in Nottingham, Newcastle- upon-Tyne, Stoke-on- Trent and Wakefield.

Lakeside's operations manager Chris Fear said the centre's aim was to encourage visitors to turn a shopping trip into a fam- ily outing. A variety of entertainments will be or- ganised in the Pavilion, there will be a children's playgroup, and a selec- tion of restaurants, bars and cafes overlooking the lake.

A n o t h e r impor tant aim, said Mr Fear, is security of shopping, with well lit car parks and the centre's own security staff patrolling the complex.

Str

IT IS hard to imagine the scale of the neM Lakeside complex a1 Thurrock. The massive out-of-town shopping area, reckoned by the develoers to be the largest in Europe, is three times the size oi Basildon shopping centre, and requires as much electric power as it takes to run Wolver- hampton.

A n d t h e policing challenge it represents, according to Inspector Gary Skull, is equal to that posed by Stansted

~licing for nsted-sized allenge

Artist's impression of the central dome area at Lakeside, showing the food court on - -- the third level.

KT::, if not as high ing squad, specifically When the new shop- around." municators and dedirat~d u11.

Newly-promoted In- ctor Skull has taken new and in some eyes, ashionable task ;ery ch to heart, and is set- E! g 'about building up an thusiastic team to

. - - --- - - - -- - - - - targetted on tackling ping mall opens the police to policing a retail com- .

They 'perate Out of plex with all the problems the As have an office @kendon, an +,., ,,.,, ;+ Lakeside is the onlv within the com~lex. +h-G+

~ - --- r..rrr g" .*'L" ,C -- L I I G I C

major shopping centrk distance away for respon- from shops, card around the M25. exDeri- h p Skull 1s looking ding quickly to a call. The G,.,, -..+,. A._G- - -A - enced teams of criminals into problems of charging plan when Lakeside is ;;Fli: could be attracted from Suspects and processing fully operational is to A:,,,A-- -U----- ,, ~~~d~~ a*j--i;rG priioners, for (uhich the have four sergeants and ul'$Gz u ~ ~ ~ ~ . t U r n i n g

.- . afield. police accommodation on 22 constables on the L..

site is unlikely to be suitable.

A t t h e m o m e n t Sergeant Tony Kirvell organises the policing of Lakeside. He has just seven constables in the West Thurrock section, w h i c h a l s o c o v e r s

Insp Skull believes the police who know the area key to successfully polic- and know the people ing the new complex lies within it. Inspector Gary in d ood liaison with the - .

tra ers. "I will be expecting Skull.

good liaison between us It may not be a commu- and the shops. They have BY next month Insp nity in the same sense as a been very supportive so Skull hopes to have an

villageorresidentialarea, far, and I expect their on- the-spot presence but Insp Skull's approach continued support," he down at Lakeside, with a is one of community said. portable building which policing. will be used as a mini

"Community policing Insp Skull is consid- police station, situated in can apply, by having ering setting up a shoplift- the Tesco car park.

Purfleet, the London Road and the Waterglade industrial park.

Sgt Kirveli said, "It's a completely new town. We can't police it with the numbers we've got, no matter how much we s h u f f l e t h e b l o k e s

section, under Insp Skull. In addition he hopes to have a Detective Sergeant and two Dcs.

"At the moment I am primarily responsible for developing the police response to the opening," he said. "It's certainlv QO-

-2 9- ing to be an exciting challenge, the develop- m e n t h e r e i s astronomical , there 's nothing like it in this country.

" I 'm l o o k i n g f o r officers that are keen and enthusiastic, able com-

U V C I n u n u r e a s o r thousands of pounds, and with vast amounts of stock, plus ten banks on site, the possibility of m a j o r r o b b e r y a n d burglary attempts is re- cognised.

Insp Skull added, "I believe that a high police ... profile will help deter shoplifting and other crimes."

The complex will also have its own security staff patrolling 24 hours a day. Insp Skull said his team would keep in close con- tact with the Lakeside se- curity officers.

Artist's impression of the Lakeside Pavilion. Close up aerial view of the massive glass-domed shopping com-

plex, taken in March.

6 THE LAW. MAY. 1990

Aerial view of Lakeside, taken in January, with the shopping mall in the fore ground and retail park the other side of the 20 acre lake. The good road links can be clearly seen.

LAICICSIDE is the first regional out-of-town already established retail attractive, the developers shopping centre to be built directly alongside the Lakeside - p a r k , provides two are planting some 65,000 M25. million square feet of trees and shrubs at a cost

Developer Capital and Counties estimates retail space. of £ 1.8 million. that 20 per cent of England's total population Development in West Capital and Counties

lives within one hour's drive of the huge shop- mixing Thurrock began when has already developed T e s c o o p e n e d i t S major shopping centres in

ping and leisure complex at Thurrock. Within superstore in late 1984. Nottingham, Newcastle- half an hour's drive is a population of 3.6 million This was followed by upon-Tyne, Stoke-on- people. firms like MFI, Halfords, Trent and Wakefield.

In addition its location is convenient to attract s to res : Debenhams ,

h 0 p p i n g an d courts, Queensway, DO- Lakeside's operations It-All, Texas Homecare, manager Chris Fear said

day trippers and short House of Fraser, Marks leisure Habitat, Comet, World of the centre's aim was to break visitors from the and Spencer and Lewis's, Leather, and B & Q. A encourage visitors to turn Continent, particularly and 246 shops including drive-in MacDonalds a shopping trip into a fam- once the new Dartford ten banks on two levels. opened recently. ily outing. A variety of river crossing is com- Beneath the central glass Associated with the entertainments will be or- pleted. dome, on a third level, as 130;OOO visitors on 4,500 to 5,000 staff who new centre, the de- ganised in the Pavilion,

The American-style will be the food court. peak days. will be employed there. velopers have spent f 17 there will be a children's shopping space h as The £360 million devel- The shops will be open Lakeside will also be million putting in new playgroup, and a selec- already been let. opment also includes a until 8pm each evening, served by a new railway roads, to link up with the tion of restaurants, bars

Together with the retail W a t e r f r o n t C o v e n t with 9pm opening on one, s t a t i o n , C h a f f o r d M25 and A13. and cafes overlooking the park the other site of the Garden-style Pavilion or maybe two, evenings a Hundred, which is being The Lakeside shopping lake. 20 acre lake, Lakeside with craftsmen's barrows week. built in conjunction with centre is being built on Another important will almost certainly be a multi-screen cinema, As well as a bus station the neighbouring 5,000 reclaimed land, which a aim, said Mr Fear, is the largest shopping com- and 9,000 free car parking at the north end of the home new mini-town decade ago was an security of shopping, with plex in Europe. spaces. It is expected to complex, there is a 250- development. unsightly rubbish in-fill well lit car parks and the

The mall will house attract 20 million shop- space coach park and The new shopping site. To make the en- centre's own security Staff four major department pers a year, with as many parking for some of the centre, together with the vi r o nm e n t m o r e patrolling the complex.

Sta

IT IS hard to imagine the scale of the new Lakeside complex at Thurrock. The massive out-of-town shopping area, reckoned by the develoers to be the largest in Europe, is three times the size of B a s i l d o n shopping centre, and requires as much electric power as it takes to run Wolver- hampton.

A n d t h e policing, challenge it represents,i according to Inspectori Gary Skull, is equal toll that posed by Stansted

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Liaison Section has been the force's best kept cadets ' secret.

Even M15 could well cruise to

reunion two have about learned k e e ~ ~ n e a thing the or

ATTENTION all boating buffs! The Essex Police Sailing Club is holding a summer cruise to Calais

Starting at Ramsgate Harbour on June 14, the

head

a schools officer that's for

right place when it's wanted.

her own personal style when conducting a lesson but the

Benevolent Fund committee, problems with officers

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ONCE again another successful and enjoyable saw a video and a young weekend was had, when a total of 41 members lady gave a talk on the with their wives and friends set off early Friday making and designing morning 20th April for the City of Chester, the

staying a t the "Westminster Hotel". We returned home In the evening we were about 6pm with pleasant

invited by Chester IPA to mountain drive around memories and plenty to visit their HQs. We were "Horseshoe Pass". A talk about concerning greeted by Paul Wenlock beautiful and picturesque Chester. If this weekend Secretary of their Branch view was had at the very is anything to go by I am and other members who top. sure our weekend trip to were awaiting us. In the evening we York on October 12th

It was a very friendly assembled in the "Sister" will be another success. I evening with plenty of re- Hotel next door where am told there are 10 seats freshments. An exchange there was a resident Or- left for this trip, so if of a plaque and a pennant ganist. A good old sing anyone is interested w a s m a d e by o u r song was had by all. Four p lease contact Dick Chairman Roger and members of our party Giggins, Social Secretary, t h e i r A C C P h i l l i p took to the floor and Tel: Chelmsford 251082. Arnfield. entertained us with a song Thanks once again

The first half of Satur- or two, and very good Dick for organising the day morning we were they were too. Chester trip - you never taken on a guided tour of At 9 o'clock Sunday let the side down, keep up 0 l d C hes t e r , W hi c h morning we boarded a the good work. ~ ~ ~ ~ h ~ ~ ~ - included the Shropshire small pleasure boat and ing event is on id^^ Union Canal, part of the took a trip on the River June 15 when we make an walled City and the Dee to view the grandeur evening visit to standsted Benedictine Monastery of Public Buildings and Airport. The is which became Chester houses that line the fully booked and all those Cathedral in 1536. The River. members that are going

. second half of the morn- About an hour later we will be notified of the ing was free to do as we commenced our journey time of departure from please. home calling a t the H ~ s .

After lunch our coach Cheshire Workshops at took us on a tour of North Burwardsley, where a Fred Dyson Wales including a stop at Candle Factory and Craft Mid-Essex Llangollon returning via a Centre is situated. We Correspondent

New force welfare officer A N E W force welfare officer has been ap- pointed to succeed Neville Leach, who has re- tired.

Derek Lee took over the job on May 8 and has moved from Chelmsford division.

He joined the force in 1964 and has served at Clacton, Grays, CID support services and CSB.

Derek is a keen supporter of the force's musical so- ciety and has been its chairman since 1970.

He said: "I am looking forward to the challenge of the new post in looking after the welfare of the serv- ing police officers of the force."

THE DATA Protection Officer - a job title, which like the tax inspector, breeds fear and sus- picion.

Is he a green-eyed monster, whose sole purpose is to make life difficult, or is he an anony- mous figure at headquarters with little relevance to getting on with the job of policing the county?

The answer to both questions should be no. John Black, who took on the post ten months ago when it was civilianised, sees his role as protecting both the public and members of the force.

His workload is increasing as more people become aware of the 1984 Data Protection Act and their right to know what information about them is held on computer.

The date the Act was introduced, 1984, adds weight to the myth that the age of "Big Brother" has dawned. But John's job is to ensure the police do not misuse the Act, that information stored is correct and is held legally.

An im~ortant art of the Data Protection Officer's . . - - - - - - r - - ~- -

job is to make p61ice and civilian employees aware of their responsibilities under the Act. He already lectures on several courses at the Training School, and in the near future he should have a slot during all - the IRIS courses.

The idea is to help prevent employees falling foul of the Act.

John says the Act has implications for all ranks, from chief officers to the station cleaner handling a computer print-out and ensuring it is treated as con- fidential waste.

But he says people should not be afraid of it. It is his job to help find a way round problems that arise. "People who look at data protection as a millstone probably haven't consulted me.

"If you think there is a problem ring me up, a seem- ingly massive problem may not be a problem at all, just a procedure."

John, 30, had no background in data protection, taking the post after seven years as a civilian communi. cations officer in the control room. Previously he had served as a Metropolitan Police Constable.

Surprisingly, there is no computer in his office. He is not a technically-minded computer buff, although he tries to be a legal expert as far as data protection is concerned.

He deals with requests from local authorities, solici- tors, prospective employers and other outside agen- cies wanting access to information.

His staff also carry out random checks on in-force requests for information. Essex police officers make an average of 70,000 PNC checks a month, and these are randomly checked to ensure they are in order.

John said force employees need to get used to the fact they are required by law to comply with the Act. "Because it's new people say it's stopped them doing something they used to do."

But before the information was held on computer many similar strict regulations existed, and still exist, under the Official Secrets Act.

ClNDlCO carrycot pram buggy, grey rain covers, tray immaculate £50.00 Contact PC Taylor. Home number 0268 741 477 VIDEO unit teak £30. Con- tact Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474 PORTWOOD teak display unit 6 X 4 ft. Contact Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474. TWO illuminated cabinets with shelves, cupboards. £ 125. Contact Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0265 756474. LElGH end terrace three bedroom house, through loun e, kitchen, bathroom, G.C%. Front rear gardens, garage. No chain. £73,950 0 . n . o . Contact Heidy Johnson. Home number 0702 528567.

RALEIGH Flyer 10-speed gents or youths cycle, £40. Gents old fashioned pedal cycle, 3-speed gears £28. Terry Spelman, federation officer, extension 2796 FISHING tackle including two good rods, keep net, tackle box, Wellington boots. Reasonable offers invited. Contact Mrs L. M. Hawes. Home number 0206 51 6626. KETTLER table tennis table, as new. £ 175. Accept £ 100. Contact Insp. Anderson. Home number 0702 551 507. GOOD homes wanted for cats and kittens. Contact Miss Parsonsons. Home number 0206 21 1237. S U Z U K l G S X 2 5 0 motorcycle, tank rack, back rack. V.G.C. £250 inc. work platform. Contact PC. Mick Perry. Home number 0376 51 2536.

WESTON SUPER MARE Guest House tourist resort. Children welcome Touring centre. Discounts. Phone for brochure EX. PS. John Barcham. Home number 0934 631 124. S H A R P Music Centre (Model SG309H) £75; Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474. CORNWALL Mawgan Porth. Twixt Newquay-Padstow Cliff Road. Above beach, ideal walks, lovely scenery. Bed-breakfast. Very reason- able rates. Contact EX DS. Sid Maxted. Home telephone 0637 860308. SORENTO five tier room divider and display unit. Dark glass shelves 14" X 30" chrome stands 6ft. high £65 o.n.0. Contact Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474.

FREE glass five panes double glazed, toughened safety glass. 19" X 45%" suitable for conservatory; lean-to, etc. Contact Insp. Leslie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474. PHlLLlPS fridge freezer, ood working condition, 4% eet tall 21%" wide. £40. ?

Contact Jacky HQ. Ext. 251 2. or home number 0376 519136. FOUR bedroom ,detached h o u s e S p r ~ n g f i e l d Chelmsford, good local schools, convenient for HQ and DHQ. Excellent decora- tive order. £1 20,000. Contact PS90 Corderey. Home tele- phone 0245 468203.

HlTACHl portable CTV £ 60. Contact Insp. Les l ie Bramhill. Home number 0268 756474.

John Black, Data Protection Officer New controls were needed because information

could be processed and transferred so quickly by computers, said John.

"You can't have 1980 practices in 1990. Technology moves on and so must the force."

The Data Protection Officer also deals with all re- quests by members of the public for access to in- formation held about them. Last year there were 259 requests but the number is increasing.

John said many people expect the police will hold personal information about them, but unless they have been in trouble or had dealings with the police this is not the case.

The Maidstone Family Support Service (Leonard Cheshire Foundation)

provides o s e k e of p e m l core ond help to physicoliy disabled, menroliy hondicopped G terminally ill people liv~ng in G oround the Moiastone oreo, thus enabling them to moinroin on ~ndependence of l ie in the communiry for os long OS possible. Leslle the Swllon has been created In the form of on ottronlve 3 colour enomel bodge by Sergeont Seon Hollonds of the Port of London Authonty Pol~ce to cofimbure towords the cost of prov~d~ng th~s sefvlce to the disabled

To recetve your Leslie Se~l~on bodge. s~mply complete G rearcorhe orroched form to - Sergeant Seon HollondsL Port of London Authority Police. Tilbury Docks. Tilbury. Essex RMI 8 7W. or Tel~ 0622 758043 Pleose help OS much os you con

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THE LAW, MAY, 1990 11

THE R n ' l \ i T G SCENE Strong winds fail to On the 25th January a windswept Essex Police

squad made their way to Basingstoke to compete in the penultimate S.E.P.A.A. Cross Country league race of season. On a day when the country was hit by some of the worst gales of the century a surprisingly large field of 66 men and 14 women lined up at the start and set off at the height of the storms.

Survival was the main ob- ject with some runners being (32nd1, and, completing the literally swept off their feet. 'A' team, Neil Phimister When running in the face of (34th). the wind competitors were The 'B' team charge was bent double trying to make led by Brian Murnaghan headway but when they (36th) who was followed by turned their feet hardly Gary Matthews (41st), and touched the ground as they an improving Graham Pinder were swept along. Even the (48th). Another hard fought most hardened runners had battle was contested between not experienced worse condi- veterans Laurie Rampling tions but John Clyde, in his and Lance Williams for the last race for the Force before final Essex team places. On leaving for Hong Kong, bat- this occasion Laurie gained tled well to finish in 10th the honours finishing in 49th position. A robust Andy position just 2 places and Down was the next scorer for only 5 seconds ahead of Essex in 18th place followed Lance. by Barry Ansell (26th), Roy In the womens race Wendy Kebbell(29th), Mick Kliskey Brown had to pull out aiter 'enjoying' the conditions the start due to injury but

'ge entry deter lar over the season behind Thames Valley.

With the 'carrot' of being first veteran over the season Barry Ansell and Roy K e b b e l l h a d a n o t h e r tremendous tussle. Despite being caught on the last hill Barry managed to find a sprint finish to take the trophy by the narrowest of margins, just one point over the season. Fittingly they were both chased home by Williams of Surrey who was the third veteran over the campaign. The respective positions of the 3 were 21st, 22nd and 23rd. With Lance Williams completing the team Essex Police easily took the veterans team trophy.

The 'A' team were com- pleted by the reliable trio of Neil Phimister (28th), Mick Kliskey (32nd) and Gary Matthews (49th). The 'B' team was led home by Brian Murnaghan (53rd), followed by Graham Pinder (60th), Lance Williams (61st) , newcomer Pc Bunting (66th), Laurie Rampling (68th), and Brian Mason (76th). Martin Chambers finished just out of t h e sco r ing pos i t ions , gallantly chased by Supt Benning who received a rousing recegtion. G e 'B' team finishe second In the~r competition over the season with Thames Valley again the winners.

Wendy Brown, trying to shake off injury, had another good run to finish fourth in the womens race. Her valiant

- efforts were rewarded when she received the trophy for being third overall for the season. Veronica Potter was 4 , *L :- *L- ----

from 5) were as follows:- 1. Andy Down 85 2. Barry Ansell 94 3. Roy Kebbell95 4. Len Perrott 117

THE Annual General Meet- ing took place at Police Headquarters on 1 May 1990 at which the Chairman, Brian JAGGS stood down after a further year in office. Brian has a long association with the Club, organising

I events and competing in the l Club's name. Thanks were ex I pressed to him for his work and he was later elected an

1 Honorary Life Member of the Club in recognition of his involvement. 1 H o n o r a r y L i f e

I M e m b e r s h i p was a l s o granted to Tony Campen in recognition of his commit- ment to Club events mainly

1 in t h e organisation of marshals, without whom no motor sport events could

for another. There was generally an air of optimism and with the Club's first entrant in the Lombard RAC Rally, much to look forward to. The elected officers of the Club are: Andy Bntler, Chairman; Peter Johnson, Vice Chairman; Christine Brown, Secretary; Bob Cor- dery , T reasu re r ; Lloyd

'Shelley, Competition and Social Secretary; Phil Knight, Assistant Social Secretary; Harry Sexton, Assistant Com- pet i t ion Sec re t a ry and J o u r n a l E d i t o r ; J o h n Walkinton, Reistrar and John Vallance, Liaison Officer. Together with six other members they form the General Purposes Com- mittee.

The latest edition of the Seaxes Auto Club Journal will be available soon. It comes free and we hope that you find it of general inter- est. There is a simple compe- tition in this edition with a cash prize. We look forward to receiving your entries!

Bob Cordery

5 . Neil Phimister 131 6. John Clyde 131 7. Mick Kliskev 146 8. Garv att thews 190 9. ~ r i i n Moore 221

10. Lance Williams 225 11. Laurie Rampling 235 12. Brian Murnaghan 242

The improving Graham Pinder was unlucky to finish just outside the scoring posi- tions with.244 points.

After the successes of the l e a g u e s e a s o n t h e S.E.P.A.A. Championships at Mote Park, Maidstone on the 14th March were a disap- pointment for the Essex team who failed to make any im- pression and came away without any trophies. Nearly all the team members were d o w n o n p r e v i o u s performances but on the plus side Chris Turner made a welcome return and ran well to finish in 20th position. It was also pleasing to see Alison Bourne back with the squad and running well in the womens race.

Dates for your diary:- Sunday 29th April 1990 -

S.E.P.A.A. Half marathon champs. Elmbridge, Surrey.

Sunday 6th May 1990 - P.A.A. Marathon Champion- ships. Telford.

Wednesday 30th May 1990 - Essex Police Athletics Championships. Southend.

Wednesday 13th June 1990 - S.E.P.A.A. Athletics Championships . Grays , Essex.

Moira Ainsley made a wel- come return to the team and ran well to finish in the top half of the field, in 8th position.

The final league race of the 1989190 season was hosted by Essex Police at Gloucester Park, Basildon, on the 14th February. With another

take place. The Club is very fortunate

in that another i e r y keen competitor, Andy Butler, Chelmsford Traffic, was will- ing to take on the Chairman- ship. Appropriate also that Andy should formally an- nounce that he will be com- peting under the SEAXES banner in the Lombard RAC Rally as a private entry later this year.

Although disappointment was expressed that because of lack of ent r ies the SEAXES Night Rally did not run. there had been a more

ple'asing to see all ianks rep& sented with augurs well tor t h ~ f11 t11r~

excellent turn out Essex

ESSM 81111 TO SutcEss

REMINDER

consolidated their earlier ef for ts t o take several trovhies. It was ~articularlv

TWO boats from Essex competed in the West Midlands Police Re atta held on Wednesday 25 April 1990, PS Malcolm &andy in a SOLO and PS Tony Britten in a LASER dinghy.

The event was held on Bartley Green Reservoir near Birmingham and 3 races were sailed in sun and clear blue skies, but light and fickle winds.

The event was well supported with some 22 boats with the best sailors from a number of forces.

Malcolm Gandy sailed brilliantly to win all three races in convincing style and won the regatta for Essex. Simon Hawkes from Avon & Somerset came second and Not- tingham came third. Tony Britten came 16th.

A REMINDER that all pre- liminarv matches in the

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The race was started by Chief Superidtendent Nevitt and the large field of 84 men and 18 women were soon spread out over one of the most demanding courses in the region. The 'A' team led by a leaner and fitter Andy Down (18th) but minus some of o u r be t t e r runners, finished fifth on the day but scored sufficient points to take the second team trophy

positive response to the recent 12 car rallies, the Christmas and Presentation Discos at Headquarters had been well supported and the G o - K a r t e v e n i n g a t Docklands had been a com-

Croker Cup should have been played by now and any that have not could result in the matches being declared null and void, and no point. awarded

ESSEX POLICE S A I L I . CLUB l plete success with demands

LOTTERY 11111 111 LLIC I ~ L C . If you require further in- Are you interested in something for NOTHING? (Well £5 per year is virtu- The top scorers for Essex formation on any of these ally nothing). The Sailing Club offers the following to Police and civilian during the (best events please contact Pc Roy staff. Kebbell, Coroner's Office, 1 Free use of WAYFARER SAILING DINGHY - fully equipped, and CRICKET - Billericay, ~ x t . 3226.

kept at THORPE BAY Y.C. (showers and changing facilities avail- The annual six-a- able). - side competition SHOOTING-

I THE results of this month's E50 each: Cons W. Catmore force lottery are as follows: B r a i n t r e e : C o n S C .

£1,500 Cons B. J. Simmonds - Southminster

£700 Mrs P. Stevens - Basildon

£300 Cons J. English - Laindon Traffic

The following will receive

Green - ~arlow; D Cons J. Hayter - Tilbury; Cons I. East - HQ FSU; Cons J. J. James - Harlow; Cons D. McKenzie - Dunmow; D Cons M. Seagroat - Southend; Mrs J. Freeman - Clacton; Mrs M. Playle - HQ.

2 Sailing cruise to Calais. 3 Compete and represent the force as part of the sailing team in National P.A.A. and inter force competition. 4 Discounts on clothing, equipment and sailing holidays. 5 Have a go at sailing or windsurfing, days to be advertised. 6 Sailing Rallies up the East Coast, with Bar-B-Q. 7 Free entry to ESSEX POLICE REGATTA. 8 Social events.

f 9 Discount Membership of Thorpe Bay Y.C. (264.33p.a.) E For further details. or to ioin. contact:

DC Dick Houghton (Secretary) Rayleigh CID Ext 6560 or PS Tony Wright, Westcliff Ext 6306 or PS Tony Britten, ITS Ext 2762

' Will be lieid at 1 Chelmer Park,

C helmsford On Tuesday, June 19. hi^ is the one where the result really counts towards the Croker Cup.

I ATHLETICS

SHOOTING: The Essex Police shooting team comprising of lnsp Dave Perry, Grays, DS Phi1 Webb, HQ and Cons Ray Carpenter, Hutton, are the ~ o . 5 Region team short range team champions and Phi1 Webb also Won the individual title. Well done.

RUGBY REFEREES

THE FORCE athletic cham- did not have any competitors oionshias will be held at for the cross countrv or race

You are invited to the

ESSEX POLICE REGATTA Southeid on Wednesday May walk." 30. He added: "In his younger

Last year Southend had a days, their new Chief Super- convincing win in the Croker intendent was a keen and en. cu by swamping events thusiastic sportsman." witg competitors and that pol. icy has paid dividends for them so far in the events held LADIES' as they have won both the cross country and race walk.

Now the question is: Are HOCKEY

other divisions prepared to E S S u pol/w ladles accept the challenge or are hockey team intends to they Just going t o let start hockey training Southend win again. during the summer period.

It is anticipated that this Chris Jacob sa~d : "These be on either ~~~d~~ or athletic championships are Tuesday and we your chance to give Southend train in conjunction a run for their money. with the mens hockey

"I was also disappointed to team. Allpla ersplease sec that so far Harlow have Contact ~ ~ 8 6 l a c k m a n conceded three events and fSU ext2429 asap.

Any person wishing to take up this challenging and interesting sport, please contact Pc Mike Hall on HQ extension 2429 in the first instance. The Essex Referees Society need referees for Saturday and Wednesday fixtures. No experience necessary but it would be an advantage to know the game. Training and instruction will be given.

AND SOUTH EAST ( M e ) REGION P.A.A. CHAMPIONSHIPS THORPE BAY Y.C. - NORTH SIDE OF THAMES ESTUARY

(Near Southend-on-Sea)

TUESDAY, 10 JULY, 1990 Open m an mono hulled dinghys with Portsmouth Yardstick. Insurance for third party risks to

£250,000, valid certificate. Open to all s e ~ n g and retired Police Officers.

Skippers Brieflng -10.45am: First race starts 11.45am 3 races sailed, 2 to count

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE Entry forms and sailing instructions provided on the day.

, JOIN US FOR SOME COMPEllnVE SAILING -ALL WELCOME Contact Sgt Tony Britten, Force Training School,

HQ, extension 2753

12 THE LAW, MAY. 1990

and members after a disappointing seaso;. same excuses and called side was outstanding and Bob "The Thumb" on members to show they the football was not

Sloan said the club had have heard some of the cared the vintage stuff, but you In the past the manage- could see when they took failed to attract the en- lamest and pathetic merit has been criticised the field they meant busi-

thusiasm necessary for excuses f o r non - the team to once again attendance at matches but said it would be ness and looked pro- become a success. and more importantly difficult to persuade some- fessional in the appear-

H e said: "In my training." one to give up a Tuesday ance and attitude," he association with the club I The Thumb said he for training when added-

only four or five people However, it is not all , turn-d up. moans and groans, said darts championships. singlesandChrisalsolos

Bob, who pointed out Lucky Well done. Sue also in the semi-final of the ve The Law ' that there were perform- reached the semi-final of erans event.

ances, goals and incidents the Ladies singles. All of the losses went tc He went on to say the which had given him great MO managed to carry the eventual winners anc

NEXT ISSUE team was lucky to avoid pleasure over the past Bob Fug1 to the semi-final overall it was a very gooc relegation this season. season. of the Mixed Doubles in championships for Essex

JUNE "Everything is laid on for He said in the first team the darts. Bob also played who all did well to ge the playing staff at the Joel Henderson had given

Last copy 8 6 9C in the Men's Doubles there in the first place. club but still we fail to 100 per cent and had attract the enthusiasm shown the commitment

Pubhshed by Essex Pohce, HQ, Chelmsford. needed to become once success demands. Tel: 491491 ex 2450 again a successful club.

Pnnted by The Essex Chrorucle Senes, Westway, Chelmsford "That's not to say it can't be done. Rayleigh

- BASHETBALL Then all you have to do is pay at the gate to get

It is hoped to establish an ESSEX POLICE

BASKETBALL SQUAD This team would be entered in Local

Leagues & PAA Events.

Interested?

Experience desirable but not essential

(and if you are 6ft 6in so much members competing. He a retires from the force nexl

the better! !) month, having completed 30 years service, and clul: members wish him well,

Results of the club's Please contact: Spring meeting, held a1 Warley Golf Club on Maj

Pc NICK DAWS or 4: Winner, Vic Brooke~ Trophy: Graham Bull

Pc MARK CHAPPLE HQ: Presidents Trophy John Woods, Maldon

HQIForce Support Unit extn 2429. All-day handicap: Iar

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