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Contents Police World The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK

Vol 71 No.1 2026

Keeping You Informed 4–5 Keeping You Informed

Editorial Norman Hicks e-mail: pw.editor@ipa-uk.co.uk Deadline for article submission for Vol. 71 Edition 2, 2026 is 13 March 2026 Dispatched May 2026 Advertising

Karen Duckworth President of Section UK

Professional Development 6–7

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4th Conference of the Network of Women in the Police of the Republic of Serbia Karen Duckworth Shaping the Future of the IPA – Strategic Young Members’ Conference – Gimborn Castle 2025 Aaron Seeley

tel: (+44) 115 981 3638 e-mail: mail@ipa-uk.org General enquiries IPA HQ - Section UK, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 6AJ tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 e-mail: mail@ipa-uk.org Graphic Design by BDS 21 / Jason Billin Printed by PCP Telford Mailing / Fulfillment by Advance Direct West Midlands Membership

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Updates from NEC 10–11 Updates from the NEC Feature Articles 12–13 Blue Walk 75 - York Chris Charlton

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14–15 Building Bridges and Skills in Wisconsin Mark Robinson 16–17 Welcoming the World to London – The Role of the London Reception Officer Colin A. Shead

In Section UK, the membership comprises serving and retired Police Officers, Special Constables and members of Police Staff employed by a Chief Constable or other appropriately designated Chief Officer. We also now offer associate membership. The Section has a unique mixture of police personnel who are still serving, retired, or in some instances, who have voluntarily resigned from the police service. For details of who can join Section UK, go to www.ipa-uk.org/Join-Us Join the IPA from £10. Visit the website to learn about our promotional offers. Annual renewal is £34. To apply visit www.ipa-uk.org. A guide to Region numbers 1 - Scotland Region 2 - Northern Ireland Region 3 - North of England including Isle of Man Region 4 - Wales Region 5 - Midlands Region 6 - Central and West London Region 7 - South & Southwest including the Channel Islands Region 8 - East Anglia Region 9 - Northern Home Counties and North and Northwest London Region 10 - Essex and East London Region 11 - Southern Home Counties and South London Region

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Anniversary Dinner – Section Ireland 70th Anniversary Friendship Week Gala Dinner Deirdre Mahony Australian Visitors Welcomed to Belfast John Catterson

SIGs

Caravan & Camping SIG Family History Group Motorcycle SIG Music SIG Police Educators Writers’ SIG Walkers’ Group Amateur Radio Section

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26–27 Living Historical Constables Roland van den Akker

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Armed for the Atom: Britain’s Hidden Police Force Matt Okuhara

Cover Photo Colin Shead and Yogananda Pittman outside No 10 Dowing St

News 20–23 News from around IPA Competition 25 Crossword and Soduko

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Classifieds

Next deadline 13 Ma rch 2026 for publication May 2026

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Diary

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ISSN No: 0032-261X