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Contents Police World The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK Editorial Neil Hallam e-mail: mail@neilhallam.com Deadline for article submission for Vol. 63 Edition 2, 2018 is 01 March, 2018 . Dispatched April 2018.

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Working on your behalf 4 - 5 Section UK President Mick Luke’s Welcome inc World Congress in Bulgaria Mick Luke Professional Development 7 Cyber security and cyber criminality Clive Wood, Vice President 8-9 How the First Nation do it Tony Barnes North Yorkshire Cultural Corner 12-13 A selection of new Cultural offerings at Gimborn Feature Articles 6 Visit to Krefeld, Germany, Leicester Branch 9 National Police Memorial Day Denis Hunt, Wales Region. 10 The Returning Thank You Roger A Falkingham, West Yorkshire Secretary 11 Beautiful Japan meets No 4 Region Ken Davies, Wales Region 14-15 Going Underground Denis Hunt, 4 Region Secretary 16 Mallory Park IPA race day, Sunday 24th September 2017 Fred Rankin, Leicestershire Publicity Officer 17 IPA Motorcycle group update Roy Edwards, Group Chairman 25 Gallusmarkt, Grunberg 2017 John Bull, Thames Valley Branch Secretary 26-27 Celebrating IPA Nuremberg 60th anniversary Yvonne and David McGregor 29 Visit by IPA Sussex to Waldshut-Tiengen News 18 -25 National News A round up of the news from Section UK 28 Competitions Sean Hannigan Vice President holding the Cultural Portfolio

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Working on your behalf What will happen in 2018 for you as a Section UK IPA member? Well firstly you are receiving a very warm welcome from me as President to the latest edition of Police World together with wishing you and your family a happy and successful 2018. Secondly, a sincere thank you for renewing your IPA membership once again.

A s to what happens from there during the coming year it is somewhat down to you. If I can use an example from the workplace it’s about the National Executive Council (NEC) giving you the right tools in your tool box to do the job you are tasked with. If you have the wrong tools or are not trained in how to use them then it becomes significantly harder to achieve a positive outcome. So how does this equate to the IPA I hear you ask? Empowerment to all members will enable you to have the ability to recruit new IPA members. Likewise in order to retain you as a member we need to ensure we satisfy you with regard to the current services and benefits that the IPA has to offer so that they have value and meaning to you and your family. The how is by once again offering free enrolment in 2018 for new joiners which hopefully removes a number of barriers to the hard sell as it is at no cost or detriment to them. ‘Try before you buy’ is the theory. It is about driving out inefficiencies of how we have previously operated so now our staffing model at HQ is able to deal with the calls to service from members both at home and abroad in a timely and efficient manner. That your annual dues are used to the maximum to drive member activity internationally, nationally, regionally and at branch level as well as within our ever growing Special Interest Groups. If you are not aware a percentage of your membership is returned directly to Regions in March of every year. In addition further money goes to support the Iconic Events strategy and the Member Journey initiative.

The NEC also began to debate the format of future NCM’s as for the first time in 2018 there will be no elections which presents opportunities as to how we operate and organise these weekends in the future. Any suggestions are most welcome. Looking further ahead the 20-in-2020 methodology was presented as a discussion paper during the meeting. This includes a time scale for decisions to be made by and has been circulated to all office holders. The aim is to host twenty major events. Once again any ideas around events and activity are still wanted to help us celebrate what I hope to be a fantastic year. To conclude the staff at HQ and the NEC has tried to push as much news out as possible on our media channels with regard to events and member opportunities and ask that you continue to submit your articles into HQ and the Editor so that we can showcase your activity. Please don’t forget his can be done pre-event to attract attendees and equally important is to fill out the events tab on the website as early as possible once your event date is confirmed. This enables extra publicity as well as covering the event for insurance purposes.

A proportion of your money is set aside for ‘Member Opportunities’ where the Section receives invites to attend various events across our Professional, Social and Cultural portfolios and members are given the chance to represent the Section. During 2017 there were some excellent examples with trips to the USA, Poland, Serbia and Romania amongst others with the news stories to back this up as to the wonderful experience they all had. Investing your money for the future is an essential part of our planning especially with a number of key international events on the horizon over the coming years which starts with the International Youth Gathering this August where money has been already been set aside to support this venture. As another example we have also commenced our planning for our 70th anniversary year where we intend to hold twenty major events in 2020 across the Section. Open house at HQ in the afternoon for members and friends followed by an evening meal at a local restaurant. A number of dignitaries have been invited as well to help us celebrate the occasion. The NEC look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible so if you can attend please book in via the staff at HQ The International Youth Gathering which we are to host in 2018 was discussed in detail and is led by Vice President Sean Hannigan. The excellent programme proposed will give a mix of professional, social and cultural activities for the two weeks for those who attend and the NEC hope to see a number of applications from the UK. Again further details can be obtained from staff at HQ.

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Communications development i.e. keeping up with the times is an on-going battle, as I am sure you will appreciate, to ensure we have the right balance between financial outlay and member benefit.

in some areas but I can’t believe that. I do recall personally signing up for everything as that was what I was told to do – however, disappointingly for me there was no IPA input or IPA form to fill out during my initial training. From first joining the IPA to how you use the tools available is a matter for you, fill in a travel form, stay in an IPA house, apply for a member opportunity, go to Gimborn, take part in a sporting activity or even attend a meeting or two will all open up other doors for you because your friendship network will continually grow. Make time to commit to IPA activity is what I ask of you in 2018 so that you have the time to enjoy the many IPA benefits on offer and when you have achieved this New Year’s resolution tell your non-member friends about what they have been missing out on please! To conclude please remember without members we have no Association so ‘friendship first’ is always our goal. Continue to have fun and keep safe enjoying your IPA activity during 2018. Yours in Friendship Mick Luke Proud to be President of Section UK.

that we can communicate with you in the future. The ‘Triple MMM’, our mid-monthly memo, which is sent out via email is an example of where you maybe missing out on various key messages in between receiving the Police World magazine. Police World on-line or through your door under the stewardship of our Editor Neil Hallam continues to impress but could be even greater with more news stories and the accompanying digital photographs. The adage of ‘what you get out of something is what you put into it,’ does to a degree apply to the IPA. Monetarily you can potentially achieve this quite easily e.g. go to Gimborn for a seminar once in two years where you will be given £200 towards the course against £56 pound investment. Makes good business sense but there is a lot more to making a monetary return. Friendship, networking, social and cultural enjoyment and hopefully some professional development to name a few are immediate benefits that spring to mind. I know through personal experience that the IPA helped me in this arena on one promotion board due to attending an IPA seminar which gave me an example to evidence. As a member we are all volunteers – as nobody forces you to join anymore apparently – I was told that maybe that used to happen back in the day

The website over the last year has been developed and will continue to evolve reflecting Sections UK’s values of being ‘A VIBRANT IPA’. What I mean by this is that we need to ensure we are a happening Section and this can only be evidenced by activity with the news stories to support this. Hence my continual pleas for more news articles in order to keep the website fresh and relevant. The website is our main communication platform as news is updated daily with regard to events, competitions, opportunities and so on. Please take time out to regularly review the site. Our social media platforms continue to expand and this is an area I want to address in particular during 2018. All members who utilise social media should be part of our national page (if they so wish) as well as being members of their own Region and/or Branch page as a minimum. That way we should be able to ensure nothing that is circulated nationally from HQ is missed by members. A significant amount of the messaging will be to signpost members to the website which can now be viewed on your mobile phone more easily. We shall be reaching out to all members to update their email addresses so if you are reading this please send your current email through to HQ and your Regional Secretary so

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Visit to Krefeld, Germany In 1969, the City of Leicester was officially twinned with the City of Krefeld. This beautiful German City is known as the ‘City of Silk and Velvet’. T his title derives from its colourful history whereby it became the richest city in Germany. In the 18th century,

Krefeld Presentation Gifts

In 1972, the first contact was made between the two IPA sections when 3 officers came to Leicester from Krefeld. The visitors were hosted by IPA members Roger Preston, Alwin Watson and Gort Measey (all three are still members of the IPA, although retired). Their visit was a little bit disrupted within hours of their arrival by the host officers being called out to a prison riot. Nonetheless, all must have gone well because over the following 45 years, there have been numerous visits by both sections to one another’s City. The last official meeting between the two sections was in 2010 when IPA Krefeld visited Leicester. Unfortunately, many of the original twinners

were getting less able to travel and take part in activities and, since then, there have no further visits until now. This invitation to renew our friendship followed the successful visit by Police Cadets in 2016 when they took part in the local soapbox derby in Krefeld. In response to the

Krefeld was made famous by its textile industry, supplying velvet, silk and brocade to a great many countries. Sumptuous fabrics from Krefeld were the natural choice for emperors, kings and church rulers. The city’s many weavers are commemorated with the statue of Master Ponzelar, a silk weaver carrying a roll of cloth on his shoulder. Production took place in the many small weavers’ houses, which doubled as workshops and living space. Some of them remain to this day and are now protected by preservation orders. Textiles still play an important part in the city.

invitation, a large party of members, including serving and retired officers, went to Germany for the 60th Anniversary of IPA Krefeld this year.

VP Clive Wood with the IPA Krefeld organiser Haju Sturznickel

Visit to the Dujardin Brandy Distillery

Our group was honoured to have two of our serving Section UK Vice Presidents in our group. Here are their stories: 1 Sean Hannigan (VP Cultural):

2 Clive Wood (VP Professional): I have spoken before about the benefits of town twinning which allows for IPA branches to travel, meet new friends and enjoy new experiences. This most recent experience which enabled me to share with IPA Krefeld the 60th anniversary of the foundation of their branch was a real treat. In total, over 20 members of our branch travelled across with a short flight from Birmingham into Düsseldorf where we were met and taken in convoy to our hotel. Friday night we all enjoyed a Chinese meal and on Saturday they arranged for us to visit a brandy distillery; ‘what could possibly go wrong?’ Saturday evening was taken up with an excellent ball where I, on a quick count, reckon well over 200 people were in attendance. Friends from section Netherlands were also present and I was much

happier after I had been called to the stage to present my speech in German! I received many positive comments including one from the chief constable’s staff officer who said “I think I got the general sense of what you were saying - you have a very strong accent.” Sunday morning took us on a tram to the zoo courtesy of a city pass provided by the Lord Mayors office. We then had a short walking tour of Krefeld on the Sunday afternoon where the weather was a little against us but we were all warmed by a lovely evening where we were met by our hosts and enjoyed a buffet of German traditional food and drink. Monday morning saw us again in convoy back to the airport and safely home. I do hope we will be able to reciprocate a visit from some of our friends new and old from Krefeld next year.

I travelled from my home in Frankfurt to Krefeld to join in the 60th celebrations of IPA Krefeld. I was delighted to catch up with friends from my own branch from Leicestershire. They have had a twinning relationship with Krefeld for a very long time. The great thing about the IPA is friendship and the fantastic relationships forged between Leicestershire and Krefeld is a testament to this. I had a really fantastic weekend and, as well as catching up with many of my old friends, I made plenty of new ones.

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Cyber Security and Cyber Criminality Clive Wood , Vice President (Responsible for the Professional Portfolio) Both members and non-members recently enjoyed a two-day seminar dealing with issues around cyber security and cyber criminality at the Faculty of Engineering, Ethical Hacking Department, Coventry University. T his was the second event which had been led by IPA member and senior lecturer in cyber security Bob Bird and it is appropriate to thank Bob and his team for the tremendous effort which went into a highly successful couple of days. Attendees travelled from as far afield as Wales, Durham, Merseyside and Hertfordshire to bring a personal wealth of knowledge and experience on the subject which helped develop the discussions and learning from the various lectures and practical sessions. On the first day following introductions and an icebreaker test I realised how little I knew about keeping myself safe electronically. The whole day was aimed at the cyber novice and I together with the others present certainly learnt a great deal. Some members of the group who had originally enrolled for the first day only, chose to return on the second day having enjoyed the first day so much.

Ethical hacking and network access were discussed and a practical demonstration given. Very interesting if a little developed for my level of understanding. Those working in the business commented on what an excellent presentation it was and how interesting and thought-provoking it had been. As the seminar was open to both members and non-members it was particularly pleasing to see at the end of the second day several non- members had now joined online from the lab! There were discussions amongst the group about why the IPA did not have a cyber special interest group and I’m delighted to say that following this seminar there is now in formation a Cyber SIG. If being a part of that would interest you contact Vice President Sean Hannigan who has kindly offered to be secretary to the group. As the SIG develops it is hoped that they will be able to put on similar events themselves for member benefit in the future.

Some new faces joined us on the second day, those with a more in-depth understanding and perhaps who worked in Cyber Hubs in forces around the country.

National Police Memorial Day Denis Hunt , Region 4 Wales The NPMD 2017 was held in Cardiff over the weekend of 23 - 24 September, and ten South Wales Branch members together with three Cardiff NARPO members volunteered to assist on both days. O n the Saturday evening a reception was held at the wonderful Cardiff City Hall and the volunteers were assigned duties at the front entrance greeting the guests and checking the invitations etc. There were times however when we felt that we were in fact greater in number than the arriving guests. However, that aside it was a great privilege Sunday morning saw the team of volunteers assemble at the St David’s Hall in the city centre for the main memorial service. It is wonderful to see so many Police representatives, not only from around the UK, including a large group of former RUC officers, but also officers from the USA, Canada and New Zealand, all joining together as one to pay their respects to the memory of those officers who have lost their lives as serving officers.

to be there and meet with many old friends from the police world. We obviously gave a polite bow upon the arrival of IPA V/President Clive Wood and his wife together with Martyn Linton, Carol and Dave Spence.

The address by Reverend Tom Evans, Force Chaplain to Dyfed Powys Police centred around the Welsh word, ‘Hiraeth’, for which there has never been a positive agreed English translation. It is often associated with homesickness, or with grief or sadness over the lost or departed, or perhaps a mix of longing, yearning, nostalgia, wistfulness, or an earnest desire for the past. Whichever interpretation you may personally consider for yourself, Reverend Tom Evans with his very moving and eloquent Welsh tongue caught the exact mood of the service. For myself, standing near the main exit doors and wishing many of the visitors a safe journey to their homes, I was impressed by the many genuine acknowledgement of thanks that were offered to me for a very moving event. I will of course pass those sentiments on to our contact within the South Wales Police, Sgt Ian Cameron.

We were then invited to join the several hundred guests at the reception in the Main Hall of the building where we joined in the congratulations to the outstanding efforts made by members of the Police Service in raising funds for this wonderful charity.

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Tony Barnes , North Yorkshire With assistance from IPA in New Mexico I visited the small community of Grants to learn how policing this American community of 9000 people differed to policing at home in York, North Yorkshire. Grants is a small town which sits on the famous Route 66 with the closest large city of Albuquerque around 1 1/2 hrs away. HOW THE FIRST

T he local Police Chief Marty Vigil took me to a local school to see the Chief’s philosophy in practice. His officers, where his officers attend local schools walking through the building speaking to the children and teachers. Whilst in a class of 6 year olds he gave an impromptu talk of road safety. Then, at the station we met staff members and officers. Here, even the detectives were in uniform. The Chief explained that once a week he makes them wear uniform to remind them where they had come from and they are one team. I then visited the Acoma Tribal Police, the Sky City is the oldest occupied area of the US. The reservation is its own sovereign state and they mostly police it themselves, apart from serious crimes where they have to hand these over to the FBI. Each year they appoint a Tribal Sheriff who can intervene over the police in some cases, like no violence DV, where the parties involved can ask for the Sheriff to be involved and will not speak to the police. In addition to this there is the Tribal Council which has a say in everything and can overturn sentences if they wish. On day two, I was taken to the Federal Cibola County Correctional Centre where they house immigration detainees, Federal prisoners and it is Grants PD’s booking in centre. I was walked through the facility looking at the prisoner pods and exercise area. When I walked into the meal room, the detainees just stared at me, because I was in uniform. I found it very unnerving.

Cannabis is legal in New Mexico for those with a medical card; I walked round a cannabis grow and dispensary, sited just around the corner from the police station in a large warehouse. I felt the urge to tear it down like back at home. They sell cannabis in smoking and eating formats, with strengths beginning with pain relief, similar to paracetamol. At the Magistrates Court, I found it was just like home, with a lot of sitting around. One thing of interest is that for low level offences, officers bring the prosecution themselves rather than the DA, or CPS in England. They thought our way of the CPS presenting cases was a better way of keeping officers on the streets. At the Santa Fe Training Academy, I found another difference to England. In Grants PD an officer has a year to enrol in the academy, meaning they can work the streets for up to one year before starting their training. In North Yorkshire, and the other English Forces, all new officers have to go straight into training school for 18 weeks. Officers trained at the Santa Fe Academy included Pat Garrett, the famous US Marshal. Later that day back in Grants, officers executed a drugs warrant on a local address which had been causing problems for the local residents. Guns drawn they kicked in the door and entered. Afterwards three male occupants were brought out in handcuffs. The search was successful. The Chief was surprised to hear that in Britain, unless there was specific intelligence about firearms, a few Bobbies would have gone through the door unarmed. One of the suspects asked to speak to me, so he could hear my English accent. On day four the chief was on a training day so I spent the day with his wife Mary. She has lots of local knowledge and we visited Sky City on the Acoma Indian reservation. It is fascinating to see how people are still living without power and running water. The landscape is amazing, it is like watching the old western movies with the Indian tribes on horseback standing on the ridge looking down at the cowboys. The Acoma tribe has been around since the 13th century and was visited by the Spanish in the 1500s. Also only women can own land and property.

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Next day, the Chief took me to Rahama PD in the Navaho Nation reservation where I met Aileen Evans an investigator; she is also a member of the IPA. I was shown round their local facility and court house where I met the prosecutor. All were very welcoming and had made Navaho Tachos for lunch, which were filling and very tasty. Interestingly the population is not allowed to possess alcohol and can be arrested if it is just on their breath. Our cells would be full every day if this was brought in here, though it does not stop them getting drunk. The Chief took me to the El Morro national park which is a watering hole where travellers stop and inscribe their names and what they were doing into the rock face. Some of the inscriptions looked embossed into the walls but I was told that that had been all hand written. I watched some training with Grants PD only police dog, the Malamar dog does it all, tracking, biting and sniffing, which was all very impressive. Later I had a ride along with a patrol corporal and we went searching for a wanted male. Unlike back at home this male had to go to the Federal prison holding to be booked in, but first the officer had to complete the paperwork at the station, so the male was placed in a cell until the paperwork is completed before then being transported by the officer to the prison. I know we have to queue in custody suites but this seems madness taking a prisoner from one place to another. I would like to thank Allan Lundi who is the New Mexico IPA co-coordinator for organizing this trip there was nothing left to chance and it went better than expected. Also Chief Marty Vigil and Mary for looking after me during my stay. They put me up in their own home, cooked my meals and provided entertainment. The Chief made everything that I wanted to see happen and made me feel like part of his family.

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The Returning Thank You Roger A Falkingham , West Yorkshire Secretary In 2014 Region One member Euan Forbes produced two special battles of Whisky to celebrate the 100th birthday of our founder, Arthur Troop. Due to conditions beyond Euan’s control, these special bottles had to be hand delivered. On hearing of the specials, Section USA, magazine editor, John Thelen who lives in Colorado Springs made enquiries about purchasing two bottles of the 25 years old malts. D ue to restrictions on distribution the whisky could not be exported . In June 2015, West Yorkshire Branch Secretary, Roger A Falkingham in company with his wife Helen were intending on re-visiting Colorado and Wyoming to meet up with old friends. Roger spoke with John and told him that he had no objections to carrying the limited editions specials in his baggage in 2015. John then contacted Euan and purchased two 25 year malts. Roger then discovered the delivery system and that Euan and his wife Sheena were to stay in a hotel near Nottingham and suggested that in true IPA friendship that the couple stay at the Falkingham household just outside Leeds.

Roger at Grannies Heilan Hame Euan giving Roger the special whisky

In June 2015 Roger and Helen journeyed to Colorado and visited John Thelen and gave him the two bottles of whisky. The whisky was later auctioned to provide funds for a murdered Police officer’s family in that state. As a way of saying thank you in true IPA fashion, Euan and Sheena Forbes offered space in their home in Aberdeen should the need arise. Roger, who was a founding member of the IPA motorcycle group had planned to ride the famous NC500 route around the Highlands of Scotland and subsequently this was to be the first two weeks in September 2017. Roger and Helen set off from their home near Leeds and rode firstly to Crossford on the north bank of the Firth of Forth, then up to Aberdeen and spent two nights with Euan and Sheena. They then rode north and followed parts of the NC500 route which included the famous John O’Groats; mainland Britain’s most northerly point at Dunnet Head and the beautiful Applecross bay. They rode south and spent a night in Falkirk visiting the famous Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies (which were manufactured in Yorkshire). Arriving home safely after ten days and 1703 miles.

Roger presenting the whisky in Colorado Springs to John Thelen

Roger presenting Euan with a gift to say thank you

The Falkirk Kelpies

The Falkirk Wheel

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Beautiful Japan meets No 4 Region Ken Davies , Wales Region On a cold windy night in September; out of the Arrivals gate

of Cardiff Airport trundled a huge pink suitcase, being pushed by an exhausted lady. The lovely lady carrying out this battle was Police Inspector Saori Kimura from the National Police Academy of the Japan Police Force. S aori had contacted me several months previous to advise that she would be visiting Wales for a week to attend the 17th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology at Cardiff University. During the Conference Saori was also listed to offer a attitudes and professional opportunities for females within the Police Service. Being by far the oldest person present I did in fact remain in the conference

room and was able to offer anecdotal memories as to how female officers were treated prior to the early 1980’s – being assigned to school crossing patrols, missing persons and making the tea for the men. During the conversations, Saori mentioned that the topic for her Presentation at the forthcoming Crime Convention was to be regarding Terrorism in Japan. Almost immediately she was introduced to Chief Inspector Mark

Presentation on Anti-Terrorism in Japan. The first problem however for Saori was the 65mph cold winds that were blowing across South Wales upon her arrival – for which she had arrived from a very hot country, totally unprepared as regards warm waterproof clothing. So, as soon as we arrived at the hotel in the city centre, she was off like a rocket to purchase something suitable.

upon a small slate item with the term ‘Cwtch’ engraved upon it. Now the word ‘cwtch’ is a famous Welsh term for a very special cuddle between close friends. I was ever so tempted to provide a practical demonstration of this special skill, but felt that it might be taking my duties as the Region international liaison a step to far. Later that evening we met with a number of Branch members at the Y Mochyn Du pub/ restaurant in the city, where we enjoyed much laughter between those present and many gifts were exchanged, including a ferocious evil Dilwyn Dragon. Despite the opportunity to sample various Welsh dishes, Saori felt safer with a simple Italian based meal. During the rest of the week Saori attended the Conference at the University, where the several hundred participants attending were treated to an opening reception that included a top Welsh Male Voice Choir. I understand that Saori gave a successful Presentation to her particular plenary group, albeit she admitted to being very nervous during the opening stages due to what she considered to be her limited grasp of English. She also took the opportunity to visit local tourist sites such as Cardiff Castle and the Principality Rugby Stadium So ended a really enjoyable visit by a most charming guest to Wales, who on times had some real problems with understanding the very close and easy style of affection that was evident between IPA friends, both male and female, several of whom were meeting for the first time at the restaurant.

Hoborough, who was able, following his security work at the UEFA event in Cardiff, to offer some guidelines for the Presentation ahead. Saori eventually left the police station extremely impressed with not only everything she had seen as regards the operational state of the facility, but the genuine warmth and friendliness that she had felt from everyone she met during the visit. She did also admit to me that such openness and relaxed conversation would be difficult for a female

police officer in Japan, due to the more reserved cultural attitude. In addition of course, she was introduced to traditional Welsh Bara Brith cake and Welsh cakes during the refreshments. The one thing that quickly became evident was the way in which Saori would always move quickly forward to open doors for me and also walk very slightly one step behind me, both of which she advised are the custom for ladies in Japan. She did say however that she has definitely said a big ‘No’ to that custom as regards to her husband, who is also a police officer. So that custom was also quickly put to rest whilst in my company. During an afternoon sightseeing in the City Centre I introduced Saori to the Welsh Love Spoon shop, explaining that they were presented to ladies by the man as a token of his romantic feelings. Further around the shop we came

And so, early on the Tuesday morning I arrived at the hotel to collect Saori in preparation for a visit to the Cardiff Bay Police Station which had been previously arranged with the kind assistance of the South Wales Chief Constable, Peter Vaughan, QPM. Despite a fourteen hour flight the previous day, Saori was ready and waiting, full of enthusiasm for to her visit. On arrival we were met by Detective Sergeant Kelly Hill who acted as a most enthusiastic guide for the morning. During the visit, Saori met with Superintendent Steve Murray and Chief Inspector Jackie Johnson who greatly assisted in outlining the various departmental structures and responsibilities. Following an earlier request to me, Saori was then provided the opportunity for a very informal meeting with female officers to discuss what turned out to be wide differences in both cultural

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Cutlure Corner

IPA and PRoHT Challenge Coin Sean Hannigan Vice President holding the Cultural Portfolio is delighted to announce the launch of the Police Roll of Honour Trust and IPA challenge coin.

T his unique challenge coin was launched at IPA HQ on Friday the 15th of December 2017. This is a fantastic opportunity to own this unique challenge coin which has been specially produced to support the IPA National Charity. The coins will cost £6 each which includes postage and £2 of each purchase will go to the PRoHT. For further details please contact michele.rai@ipa-uk.org

Photography Seminar Weekend Gimborn Germany May 25 - 28 Sean Hannigan the Vice President Section UK IPA looking after the Cultural portfolio is pleased to announce a Photographic Seminar weekend which will take place in Gimborn between May the 25th to the 28th 2018. T his is a first for Gimborn and Section UK . The Seminar is open to any IPA member across any Section, but a stipulation is the participant has a good standard of spoken English. The Seminar will be delivered by five experienced IPA members who have a wealth of experience in the field of photography including Portraiture, Wildlife, Landscapes, People and Places, and Photography from above.

Participants do not have to have experience of Photography because all abilities will be catered for. The main media which will be catered for are Smart phone photography, Camera photography and Drone photography with some videography. Arrival will be on Friday afternoon with departure Monday morning. The price includes: Accommodation 3 nights twin or single room, 3 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 3 x dinner, conference facilities. The total per person is around £190 twin room and £215 single room. If you are interested in this Seminar, then please email Sean on vphannigan@ipa-uk.org for further information.

Walking Weekend Gimborn Germany June 25 - 28 Sean Hannigan the Vice President Section UK IPA looking after the Cultural portfolio is pleased to announce a Walking weekend which will take place in Gimborn between June 25th to 28th 2018.

T he weekend will cater for walkers of mixed abilities from the experienced 10K and above to the moderate 5K. The weekend will include a 5Kwalking tour of Cologne along with several walks in and around the beautiful forest and village areas of Gimborn. There will be an opportunity to have presentations on walking tours which participants have already undertaken already. All you need is a sturdy pair of boots and a desire to walk along the road less travelled.

Arrival will be on Friday afternoon with departure Monday morning The price includes: Accommodation 3 nights twin or single room, 3 x breakfast, 2 x lunch, 3 x dinner, conference facilities. The total per person is around £190 twin room and £215 single room If you are interested in this Seminar, then please email Sean on vphannigan@ipa-uk.org for further information.

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Writers’ Seminar Gimborn Germany September 17 - 21 Sean Hannigan the Vice President Section UK IPA looking after the Cultural portfolio is pleased to announce a Writers Seminar which will take place in Gimborn between

September the 17th to the 21st 2018. T his is another first for Gimborn and Section UK. The Seminar is open to any IPA member across any Section, but a stipulation is the participant has a good standard of written and spoken English. The Seminar will be taught by four established IPA Published authors who will cover the following genres: Crime Writing, Factual Writing, and Fictional writing. A well-known Publisher, Red Door, will deliver part of the Seminar on publishing in general and review options open to writers.

The writers will cover topics including: • How did I start writing Where did I get my ideas What is research and how do I do it • Plot Character and Pace • Rewrites Editing Publishers and publishing • Agents; how to find and keep them

If you are interested in this Seminar, then please email vphannigan@ipa-uk.org for further information. The cost of the seminar is approximately £310 which includes full board and lodging. There are only 24 places on the seminar. You do not have to have any experience of writing just the will to let your imagination run free.

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Going Underground Denis Hunt , 4 Region Secretary

2016 saw the first Iconic Event for No 4 (Wales) Region when we ascended to the top of Wales at Snowdon. It follows that the Iconic Event 2017 would see us descending to the bottom of Wales so to speak, together with a bit of historical culture. D espite the weather being wet , it failed to dampen our enthusiasm for the start of the weekend events. Here we were at Prior to our leaving the Mint, Phil did assure us that he would join the IPA once he had reviewed coal mines in the country and now preserved to enable the public to get a simple taste of mining for the ‘black diamonds’. Hence we say were going to the bottom of Wales for the 2017 Region Iconic event.

it all on the website. He certainly had a fair knowledge of the Association already as he reminded us that IPA members used to attend the Training Department and chat to the newly qualified Probationers when he himself was once an instructor. We then all headed east, accompanied by the rain, towards the market town of Abergavenney. Here we gathered for a fine meal at an Italian Restaurant. Several of the party remained in, or close to the town overnight, whilst the other members decided to return to their homes for a decent night’s sleep prior to the following day’s events. First thing Sunday morning saw the group gathering on a wind and rain swept hillside above the historic Valleys town of Blaenafon. This is an area of immense history from the days of the Industrial Revolution and beyond. Here we all met at the world renowned industrial museum of Big Pit, formerly one of the biggest and deepest

the Royal Mint to learn how the generous Welsh people produce millions upon millions in UK coin coinage to give away to the rest of the UK. In fact we also produce coinage in international currencies, plus various medals including the Police Long Service, all to be given away through our generosity. Our guide for the tour was retired South-Wales officer, Phil Bryant. Our Region Secretary Denis had worked with Phil’s father many many years ago, which only goes to show how old Denis now is. For those who have never visited the Royal Mint, the sight of all those thousands upon thousands of one pound coins churning out of the chute directly in front of you really raises the urge to lean forward and grab a handful. A shame about the big glass screen and alarms between you and the cash though.

Before descending 300 feet via the cage, we were stripped of all our articles that contained batteries, including key rings, phones, watches and even the pedometers that people wear to identify their walking distance. We were advised in great seriousness by our guide Bill that the form of battery contained in these items could easily set off a gas explosion. So no one was going to argue against that statement. Next we were kitted out with the helmets & headlights. Indeed, wearing the helmet was not for show. Once you are down in the actual mining areas you constantly hear the guide calling out ‘duck’ – and that’s not to tell you that there are low flying fowl in the area. The constant sharp ‘crack’ of helmets hitting the low roof area and the occasional cussing was a reminder to listen what you were being told. Very often the roof height dropped to around five foot, making walking uncomfortable for taller people. However,

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For anyone who has never yet visited the South Wales area, we would really encourage you to take in all of these aforementioned activities, which are all children friendly, although you should contact the Big Pit first to identify any age restriction. The other point that would need to be mentioned as regards the Big Pit is that whilst the entrance to the mine is at road level, the restaurant area is at the top of an extremely long and steep walk up the hillside. There is no road up to this level for the public. So now we start working on ideas for the 2018 event, which we hope will be held in the Dyfed Powys Branch area of the Region.

Bill did tell us that when he worked in the mines himself he frequently worked on his side in tunnels two feet high, and you would remain in that position for the eight hour shift, including whilst eating your food. He was never short of identifying the extreme dangers of working down in the mines, although when asked if he would encourage his son to work in that profession should the opportunity arise again, he said he would. Very strange, but anyone knowing the mining community will quickly identify the immense strong bond that these men have towards each other. It is sad that with the demise

of the mining industry in this country we saw a whole way of life swept aside. Within the Welsh Valleys it broke the chapel communities that gave rise to the wonderful choral singing that is so identifiable with male voice choirs. On leaving the Big Pit we headed a mile down the road to the UNESCO site of the Blaenafon Iron Works. This is a large open museum (and free) where visitors are able to view the old furnaces and workers cottages, as well as listening to extremely loud descriptive commentaries played out against the background and roar of the furnaces. By now the wet weather was really sweeping through the valley, but it didn’t deter a member of the office team who had offered to present a basic guide to the buildings and museum area once she had heard we were members of the IPA.

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Mallory Park IPA Race Day Sunday 24th September 2017 Fred Rankin (Leicestershire Publicity Officer)

IPA Peter Goodwin Trophy

IPA Race Day is an iconic event which has been one of the highlights on the IPA calendar for many years. Members of Leicestershire Branch work on behalf of No 5 Region to organise and ensure that the event is available for members across the UK to attend and enjoy. What a wonderful day it was too!

Twin Sparks Cup - Starting Grid

T he sun shone brightly and over 100 IPA members , family and friends were able to enjoy the thrills on the track and the opportunity to get up ‘close and personal’ in the pits with cars and drivers. Members are also able to overlook the starting grid from the viewing windows of the Hailwood Suite, a perfect place to watch the race from. The team sponsored by the IPA for 2017 was the BRSCC Alfa Romeo Championship whose members were competing for the Twin Sparks Cup in rounds 13 and 14 of the championship. The drivers battled with each other in two thrilling races and with the championship leader, Andrew Bourke (Car No: 69), having an ill-fated crash, it was left to the remaining drivers to benefit from his bad luck.

The eventual winner of both exciting rounds was Dave Messenger – a worthy recipient of the Peter Goodwin Memorial Trophy. This year, the IPA trophy was being presented by Peter Elliott, who was named Peter in memory of his grandad. Also taking part in the presentation was Louise Shaw, the daughter of Peter Goodwin. Louise also presented all the Alfa Romeo awards to individual drivers who were successful in their individual categories. The IPA has had an interest in motor sport since the sixties, when John Gott, the Chief Constable, Northamptonshire was racing his Austin Healey 3000, and has provided trophies at such prestigious circuits as Silverstone, Donington Park and now here at Mallory Park. The Peter Goodwin Trophy was instituted by the IPA Nottinghamshire Branch in memory of a local Officer, Peter Goodwin, who died in service. Peter was very interested in motor sport, so it is a fitting tribute to him.

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Chris Rea 999

IPA Trophy Winner

Sincere thanks are due to IPA Leicestershire organisers, the management and staff of Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd and of course, all those IPA colleagues who turned out in force to make Sunday 24th September 2017 a day to remember. It was particularly pleasing to receive the following message from Steve Bretherton (IPA Branch Cambridgeshire): “Just a quick note to say a big thank you (IPA Leicestershire) and all the other organisers for a great day at Mallory Park on Sunday. My group had a fantastic time, including meeting Chris Rea and seeing his 999 panda car, which was a bonus. We’ve already updated our Facebook page to show our members what a great day they missed. I’m sure that I can attract more people to the event next year and I’d like to book a minibus to make it as easy as possible for members to attend from Cambridgeshire”. Chris Rea is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, recognisable for his distinctive, husky voice and slide guitar playing. One of his most famous hits is ‘Driving Home for Christmas’. He was the driver of a well preserved Morris Minor ‘Police Car’ and took part in the Historic Racing Driver’s Club (HRDC) ‘Coys’ Trophy Race. It was lovely to watch these classic cars turn out in force and hurtle around the track.

Alfa Romeo Tent

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