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Vol 65 No.2 2020

The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK www.ipa-uk.org

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70th Anniversary Special Edition

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

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Keeping You Informed 4-5 Keeping You Informed – Looking Back Clive Wood, President of Section UK The Future 6 Patron of the International Police Association Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal 70 Years of IPA History 8-9 1949 - How It Began 10 1950s 11-13 1960s 14-15 1970s 16-17 1980s 18 1990s 19-21 2000s 22-23 2010s Feature Articles 7 A Growing Family – The Spirit of Friendship in Staff Aidan Goundry 24 The Final Fling Celebrating our Anniversary in Scottish style Yvonne McGregor, Section UK VP (Social) Sport 28 Sport (Through 70 Years) Yvonne McGregor, Section UK VP (Social) 18-21 News 29 Competitions WIN one of these books by Anthony Nott and Steve Rice & Corinne Brazier 30 Classifieds 31 Diary

Editorial Neil Hallam e-mail: mail@neilhallam.com Deadline for article submission for Vol. 65 Edition 3, 2020 is 10 June, 2020 . Dispatched July 2020.

Advertising Michele Rai e-mail: michele.rai@ipa-uk.org

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General enquiries IPA HQ - Section UK, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford,

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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 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 of the Police Service. 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 Joining the IPA costs just £40 enrolment fee and annual renewal is £32. Visit the website to learn about our promotional offers. To apply either visit www.ipa-uk.org or request an application form from the general enquiries team.

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Keeping you informed

Keeping you informed (looking back) As the 11th President of the International Police Association’s Founding Section, it gives me enormous pleasure to write this foreword, celebrating our first 70 years.

F rom the dreams of our founder Arthur Troop BEM (British Empire Medal), the Section here in the United Kingdom currently incorporates around 8,500 members, and the International Association now has over 360,000 members in 65 countries. This makes us quite possibly the largest friendship Association in the world, what an achievement! The first country to join the UK in the IPA was the Netherlands, and our latest provisionally affiliated Section is Kyrgyzstan. If you are ever inclined to learn a little more about how it all started I recommend Arthur’s book Service Through Friendship which gives an interesting insight into the early days. Copies are available from our helpful and friendly staff at Fox Road. Amongst other things, it explains how our motto became “Service Through Friendship” and why the moto was translated into Esperanto, the international language, as “Servo per Amikeco.” Sadly, Arthur passed away in 2000, shortly after he attended the 16th World Congress in Bournemouth, England, which was opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne. Arthur’s son Kevin remains a staunch friend of Section UK, and I hope we will meet again at Members’ Day later in the year. I always enjoy the opportunity to talk to members who knew Arthur personally, many of whom now hold 60 year member certificates, which is a tremendous achievement in itself. Members’ Day, held as close as possible to Arthur’s birthday, is an opportunity for any member to come and visit Fox Road, and see some of our fantastic memorabilia from all around the world. It is also an opportunity to chat and renew friendships. I always enjoy the opportunity to speak with Alan Carter (Honorary life member and former International Secretary General 1994 to 2003). Alan always remains positive about the way our Section develops to meet modern day members’ needs. This year Members Day celebrations will be held between 11 and 15 December and I am pleased to announce now that the International President Pierre-Martin Moulin, together with the International Executive Board, have kindly agreed to hold their board meeting in the UK to coincide with this date. I very much look forward to receiving them at Fox Road. Do please join us.

Many of you will know that we have owned Fox Road for a number of years now. It is a lovely building, housing both our permanent staff and the staff of the International Administration Centre (IAC). I must say here how grateful I and the other members of the National Executive are to the Section’s permanent staff: Michele, Cathy and Dave. It may surprise you just how much work is required to run the modern day Association. Let me just take a moment to remind us all of the opportunities which now exist through membership here in the UK . The current edition of the Hosting Book lists accommodation, either IPA owned or affiliated, available in over 29 countries. Completing a travel form can provide reassurance when travelling abroad and often, as I have experienced myself on numerous occasions, results in friendship and hospitality from the local Section. Here in the UK we have a number of unique opportunities that membership can afford. Have you visited the Tower of London and witnessed the Ceremony of the Keys? This really is a unique opportunity. We can also facilitate taking your picture outside 10 Downing Street, which again is a unique opportunity and not to be missed. Everyone finds something different to draw from their membership , whether it is attending local branch events, travelling to Castle Gimborn in Germany for a seminar, taking part in sporting events worldwide, like this year’s IPA Games in Montenegro, developing writing skills with the Cultural Seminar, or hobbies with the Crafty Copper. The number of Special Interest Groups continues to grow, with the Hiking Group the latest addition to our family. It would be appropriate here to acknowledge the significant work of all the volunteers working tirelessly to deliver and develop the Association, whether as Branch Officers, Regional Officers or as a member of the National Executive. I have a personal debt of thanks to: Secretary General Steve Bretherton, Vice President (Social) Yvonne McGregor, Vice President (Professional) Martin Turner, Vice President (Culture/Communications) Sean Hannigan, and Treasurer Fred Boyd. The time and commitment they give to ensure the offer to members remains current and relevant is truly fantastic. My thanks go out to all.

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I am delighted to announce that Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, has agreed to become Patron of The International Police Association (Section UK). You will read in the section about the 2000s, in this 70th Anniversary issue, that Her Royal Highness met Arthur Troop during our 50th Anniversary celebrations in Bournemouth. It was wonderful to see that the Princess remembered her involvement with our Association, 20 years ago, and that she has agreed to renew her support for the IPA. Finally let me reflect a little more about this special year. I am acutely aware of the vast amount of effort put in by many, many members of the Section around the country developing our iconic events planned throughout the year. It is a huge disappointment to me that the UK is currently gripped by the pandemic COVID-19. Later in this edition you will see our first iconic event in Scotland was able to go ahead but many throughout the coming months have had to be cancelled. I wanted to personally thank all those who have done so much to prepare for this special year. It is also right that as an Association we acknowledge the significant efforts of all UK Police services, both our members and those yet to join us in the huge commitment to keeping us all safe and well. Thank you. I hope that by the end of our anniversary year we will have returned to some semblance of normality and still be able to celebrate Members day in December as I mentioned earlier. We currently have around 8,500 members in the UK Section. But during this special year, can I ask you to personally look to your friends and acquaintances and try to find “just one more,” to help keep us strong and active for another 70 years. I hope I have demonstrated here the unique and amazing opportunities membership brings. Help us to remain just as Arthur Troop would have wanted. Keep Safe and Stay Well In Friendship Clive

Pierre-Martin Moulin | President The IPA President, Pierre-Martin Moulin comes from Switzerland and became an IPA member in 1994, straight after finishing the police academy. He has served on the International Executive Board since 2003 as Treasurer and from 2012 as President. In his role as President, Pierre is responsible for leading the IPA, as well as defining and implementing the association’s overall strategy. Ensuring the development and recognition of the IPA, he deals with correspondence of general interest to the IPA and proposes IEB motions. A large proportion of Pierre’s time is also taken up by setting the agendas and preparing as well as chairing the IPA World Congresses and board meetings. Asked what he enjoys most about the IPA, Pierre stated that he loves the opportunity to meet so many people from so many different countries, and to feel that the police bond is the same everywhere, in every culture. Pierre truly believes that the IPA offers a world without borders for all its members.

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The next 10 years

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The Spirit of Friendship in Staff Aidan Goundry Growing up in a police family meant that from a young age I had always wanted to join the police and follow in my father’s footsteps. As a family we also attended police events in the USA, and the wonderful hospitality we received from officers there has remained with me to this day. S adly, in my teens it became clear that due to my medical condition, I could not become a Constable, which was a huge disappointment. To my delight, the role of Police Community Support Officer was at Gimborn on Evidence Based Policing. I have also been lucky enough to make friends around the world, travelling to Macao, Russia and Kazakhstan, as well as some of the less unusual ones like Poland, Spain and Greece. To date I have visited seventeen different Sections, and hope to visit many more in the future.

created shortly after, and it was perfect for me in every possible way. After leaving university, I was successful in gaining a post as a PCSO, fulfilling my dream of becoming part of the police family in my own right. Two years into my service I learnt about the IPA, and was amazed that I had not heard of it sooner. As an Association it represents everything I love about the police, with travelling thrown in too. I was thrilled to learn that the membership rules had recently been extended to allow staff to join as well, not just warranted officers, and so naturally I signed up. Having the means to meet colleagues around the world is fantastic, and here began my obsession with patch collecting. In three years I became both Branch and Regional Vice-Chair, working with my Chief Officers to try and raise the IPA profile. I have attended two National Council Meetings, and at Coombe Abbey I even ran for a National post. I have taken advantage of every opportunity I can; the Seminars, being involved with Young Police Officer Seminar in Stirling, and a course

The UK is quite unique in how many police roles are filled by civilians, even some on the frontline like me. We give just as much dedication to the job as our sworn colleagues, so it is hugely gratifying that Section UK decided to take that step in acknowledging us, encompassing our entire family and showing its true spirit, that of friendship. Hopefully more of our International friends will soon follow suit.

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In the Beginning “Servo per Amikeco” translated from Esperanto means Service Through Friendship. This is the motto of the International Police Association, known by Police Officers throughout the world as simply - the IPA. O n the 1 January 1950, a Police Sergeant from Lincolnshire in England realised his dream and the IPA was born. Arthur Troop was to create an organisation, which promoted friendship and co-

There had been opposition to the formation of the Association ever since it was first proposed, so it was no surprise to Arthur to be called before his Chief Constable to face some tough questioning about the Association, and calling into doubt his ability to administer the Association - after all he was merely a Constable, albeit a Temporary Sergeant at the time. The Chief Constable even offered to take the Association ‘papers’ from Arthur, and have an Officer of the rank of Inspector investigate the feasibility of the idea. He also questioned the legality of the Association. Arthur stood firm to his beliefs and to his colleagues that had supported him, although he seriously wondered how this interview might affect his career. He left the interview feeling somewhat deflated, and pondering who might have directed the Chief Constable to find out just what he was up to. Arthur kept his nerve though and true to his beliefs resolved to move the Association forward. Ironically, some years later this same Chief Constable congratulated Arthur on his work for the Association, admiring Arthur’s courage to carry on with the IPA despite his (the Chief Constable’s) doubts at that time. In the 1950’s the IPA grew steadily throughout Europe. Arthur and his colleagues often found themselves travelling to European destinations to promote the IPA and attend meetings. Not for them the convenient air travel that we take for granted today, but many long and tiring journeys. In 1953 the Netherlands became the first country after the United Kingdom to form a Section. Belgium and France followed during that year. Norway, Germany and Switzerland organised during the next two years and the first International Congress was held in Paris in 1955. Development through Europe and beyond was not always without difficulties, but Arthur and his colleagues persevered and the organisation moved on and continued to grow in stature. In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List in 1965 Arthur Troop was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his services in founding, developing and supporting the International Police Association. In the same Honours List were The Beatles. In 1967 the IPA received further recognition when the organisation was granted Consultative Status with the United Nations. The vision of Arthur Troop has evolved into a truly international organisation, with in excess of 360,000 serving and retired Police Officers and Police Staff represented in 65 countries - more people than could ever have been imagined fifty years ago.

operation amongst serving and retired Police Officers throughout the world, an organisation able to develop social, cultural and professional links free of any discrimination of, rank, sex, race, colour, language or religion. Arthur Troop served as a Police Officer throughout the Second World War, and following the end of hostilities, recognised the need for friendship and trust amongst the people of the world. He had already established pen-friendships but these were lost during the war years, so he decided to re-kindle these pen-friendships, but restrict his activity within the world of Police Officers. He was soon corresponding with fellow Officers throughout Europe, all of whom believed in spreading the simple message of friendship throughout the world. Motivated by his own strong feelings and the support of his new pen friends, Arthur Troop took a bold step and wrote an article for the established weekly police publication in the UK - Police Review. Discipline in the Police in these years was rigid, and Arthur knew that if he identified himself at this stage he could face considerable difficulties from within the Service. Arthur wrote his letter under the pseudonym of ‘Aytee’ and Police Review published the article on August 12th, 1949. Arthur set out his vision for the organisation in his article and proposed how it might be administered. He sought the views of the magazine’s readers and was delighted to receive a substantial vote of confidence for his proposal. Support from not only within the UK but also from his international correspondents who would become Associate Members of the British Section, pending the formation of their own National Section. Encouraged by this he wrote a letter to Police Review seeking further support. On this occasion he felt confident to identify himself, recognising that this was necessary to further his ambition. With assistance from several like-minded friends and colleagues, an inaugural meeting of the Association was convened at Bishopsgate Police Station in London in September 1949. Despite some rigorous resistance from the Police Federation, who perceived the IPA as a threat to their own organisation, the meeting elected the first Officers of the Association, and decided that the IPA would be created on January 1st, 1950. Much hard work ensued to formalise the Association with a charter, a motto and an insignia. The motto ‘Service Through Friendship’ was soon agreed and after trying it in different languages, the Esperanto version was thought to be most appropriate. Designs for an insignia were sought without success, so Arthur did a little sketching, starting with the star shape of his helmet badge, added a globe, some laurel leaves and a scroll, and so devised the insignia of the Association.

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1949 Arthur Troop wrote an article suggesting a police friendship association. He wrote under the pseudonym of ‘Aytee’. Police Review magazine published his article on August 12th,

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No. GB 1 - Arthur Troop’s membership card

Programme of Events at the Official Opening of the new IPA UK HQ

1949 The inaugural meeting of the IPA was held at Bishopsgate Police Station in London in September 1949.

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IPA 1950s In May 1950, Arthur Troop produced the first attempt at an IPA magazine. Sadly, an original copy has not survived in the archives, but someone did type up the content a few years later. The content is all amusing anecdotes from the news of the time; evidently the fledgling Association had not generated its own news in its first four months.

A rthur’s introduction read: “It has been my privilege and pleasure to follow the growth of the International Police Association. I have had much pleasure and happiness from my association with police officers of other lands. The bulletins of the Association have been informative, but it is now felt that we should launch our own magazine. It is the intention that the first copy shall be simple in form, small in size, but filled with a wealth of friendliness. It is hoped that this issue may stimulate our members to write and tell us what they would like in their magazine. We want this magazine to be the first of a long series, regularly published and filling the needs of our members and friends.” Help for Arthur Three years later, in 1953, the first issue of the IPA British Section National Newsletter appeared. This was very simple in format, which I imagine was produced on the Gestener stencil machines which I remember from my childhood. But it was the origin of what would become Police World magazine. The Newsletter covered the IPA’s expansion through Europe, and the inclusion of a regular IPA section in the French police magazine, Politie. Several sub-committees were created in 1993, to relieve Arthur from some duties he had been performing single headedly. One of these was the Correspondence and Holidays Sub-Committee, created to organise IPA trips abroad. A Truly International IPA The Summer 1953 Newsletter covered two visits by European members. The first was a visit by Dutch Members to England. Our members hosted them in London, where they visited Parliament, and also further north in Manchester and Chester. Later in the year, a group from Norway visited Blackpool and Scotland. The concept of international police friendship reached diplomatic levels, as the Norwegian Consul travelled to visit his countrymen in Blackpool.

Summer 1953 British Section newsletter

Remembering an IPA Stalwart Derrick Hibberd joined the IPA in its very first year (1950), being attached to both Blackpool and Suffolk Branches during his very long membership. S adly Derrick died in November 2018, aged 92 . We were told about his passing by fellow Blackpool member, Brian Kay, who Derrick introduced to IPA membership 50 years ago. Derrick is also fondly remembered by Fox Road Business Operations Manager, Michele Rai. She met Derrick during a visit to Fox Road for the Association’s 60th Anniversary. She described him as “a lovely man.” After his visit, Michele took to phoning him about every six months to see how he was.

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1950 On the 1 January 1950 the IPA was born.

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IPA 1960s A new chain of office for the British Section President made its first appearance in the 1962 issue of Police World. The 22 link chain, in silver gilt, was intended for the memory of Leslie Baker and Ralf Swallow.

L ooking back at issues of the magazine from the 60s shows how attitudes have changed in 60 years. All of the magazines from this period had a Mainly for the Ladies section, with recipes and fashion tips. As an even more outlandish sign of the times, the July 1962 issue made a plea for entrants to a Miss IPA competition, headlined “We are looking for a girl or two.” Blackpool Congress The July 1964 issue covered the International Congress, held in Blackpool. The town put on a fantastic welcome for the IPA, even creating a floral IPA badge in Stanley Park.

In September 1965, a group of 154 members and their families from New York City Police, visited London. The Americans chartered a special plane, which was named “The Finest” for their flight to England. Among the many treats laid on for the visitors, was the Tower of London, Ceremony of the Keys, which has become a bit of an IPA tradition over the years. Special Interest Groups Our Caravan & Camping section goes back a long way, holding its first rally in May 1966. Cambridge was chosen as their inaugural venue, with static caravans available for members without their own van. In June 1969, the International Headquarters was officially opened at Fox Road, in West Bridgford.

John Phillips looks back on the 60s During the IPA’s 70th year, I celebrate 60 years of membership. I joined in 1960, the year after becoming a Police Officer in Worcestershire. I wanted to visit Spain with my 18 year old girlfriend, who is now my wife of 58 years. On IPA advice, I wrote to Inspector Lilley Leach, who was the Association’s Spanish representative. Lilley arranged for me to meet Senor Trepat, who was both the Chief of Police in Barcelona and the President of Section Spain. After coffee with Senor Trepat in his office, he laid on a Police car, with a uniformed driver, to show us the sights of Barcelona. I particularly remember visiting the football stadium, where the Chief of Police had his own seat. Senor Trepat was obviously a believer in our motto “Service through friendship”. A young constable and his girlfriend were in no position to help his career, yet he went to great trouble in giving us a fantastic day in his city.

1953 The Netherlands became the first country after the UK to form a Section.

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Mainly for the Ladies Delegates at 1964 Congress in Blackpool

July 1965 We’re looking for a girl or two

1955 The first International Congress was held in Paris.

1957 Section UK hosts the 2nd World Congress in London.

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Floral tribute in Blackpool 1964

1960s Fox Rd opening article 1960s Fox Rd opening program cover

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1961 The first Sections outside Europe joined: Canada and Hong Kong.

1964 Section UK hosts the 6th World Congress in Blackpool.

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IPA 1970s 1975 marked the Association’s 25th Anniversary, which was celebrated with an international event in London. The opening ceremony received Royal patronage from HRH the Duchess of Kent. Guests enjoyed a week long program, from Sunday 6th April, through to Saturday 12th April, during which 30 different tours and visits were offered.

T he IPA was clearly growing in influence by its Silver Jubilee , as the official program contained messages from: Home Secretary, Roy Jenkins MP; Sir Murray Fox, the Lord Mayor of London; Sir John Hill, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary; Sir Robert Mark, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, and James Page, City of London Commissioner

Our Cathedral Window On 31st July 1977 The Chief Constable of Surrey Constabulary led a service at Guildford Cathedral, to dedicate four stained glass windows. These were all donated to the Cathedral, to memorialise Police service to the county. They depicted: Guildford Borough Police, Surrey Constabulary, Reigate Borough Police, and the IPA.

Bernard Martinez Jubilee Message Bernard Martinez

1965 Chain of Office for Section UK President obtained.

1965 In the Queen’s Birthday Honours List Arthur Troop was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of founding the IPA.

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IPA window July 1977 Advert from 1975

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1967 The IPA was granted Consultative Status with the United Nations.

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IPA 1980s The IPA stained glass window at Guildford Cathedral, along with other Police Memorials at the Cathedral, was re-dedicated in a service held on 18th June 1980. S ummer 2000 marked the last issue of IPA News (British Section), before it moved from a tabloid format, to its current magazine layout. On 5th June 1983, Scotland opened its first IPA House, in Tayside. The Police World article contained an amusing anecdote, that when the ribbon was cut, and the dignitaries went to enter the house, the door was still locked. Going Down Under In 1984, Hugh Hallett, British Section President, and International Secretary General, visited Australia. This was the first visit of a British Section President to Australia. In another first for the IPA, Hugh met Section Australia President Val Doherty, who was the first female Section President in the Association.

July 1980 rededication of Guildford Cathedral window

1980 saw the last edition of IPA News Scottish house opens June 1983

1969 IBZ Gimborn founded in Germany.

1969 International HQ officially opened at Fox Rd on 29th June 1969.

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Kiwis Koalas and Kangeroos Spring 1984 A dvert from 1984

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1975 Silver Jubilee celebrations held in London, with international attendance.

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IPA 1990s In 1999 Section UK prepared itself for the 21st century, by entering the internet age. Thanks to a role in the Force Control Room, Strathclyde Officer, Jim McNulty

became something of a computer geek. A fter he retired, Jim decided to give something back to the IPA, of which he had been a member since 1971. The Association had been quoted £5,000 per year (a phenomenal sum in 1999) to professionally host a website. But Jim spent a year and a half, bringing in something just as good, at a fraction of the cost. 1997 saw Northern Ireland host Section UK’s National Council meeting at the Limavady hotel (now Roe Park Hotel). Section UK Treasurer, Fred Boyd was among the guests, and provided a photograph of himself and Arthur Troop, with some very elegant looking delegates.

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1977 31st July 1977 Dedication of IPA stained glass window in Guildford Cathedral.

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The 2000s The highlight of the 2000 decade was the IPA’s Golden Jubilee, celebrated at 16th World Congress, in Bournemouth in May 2000. D espite being our 50th Anniversary, there was still a full program of IPA business to get through. There was plenty of time between the business, for the 700 delegates and guests to enjoy the friendship aspects of the IPA, with lots of events and excursions. Police World of Autumn 2000 detailed the event in a Golden Jubilee special. Almost half the delegates chose to begin their celebrations in Scotland, with a week of events under the banner of Gathering of the Clans. They then joined their colleagues for a second week of celebrations at the World Congress, in Bournemouth, which was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne. The Princess met Arthur Troop over lunch with Arthur and his wife Marjorie. Then, in a long speech, given without notes, she praised Arthur’s tenacity in setting up the IPA, as well as thanking Police Officers in general for their service and commitment. The Congress week included a Thanksgiving service at Salisbury Cathedral, during which Arthur led a re-dedication of the IPA. A Sad Goodbye The Association’s Golden Jubilee turned out to be Arthur Troop’s last official engagement for the IPA, as we lost him six months later, in December 2000. A memorial service was held at Christ Church in Stamford, with readings from: British Section President, David Reid; International President, Michael Odysseos; and International Secretary General, Alan Carter. Youth Gathering Over two weeks in July 2001, Section UK hosted the International Youth Gathering. Based in the north of England, the Gathering had the theme of ”Friendship through Heritage and Sport,” basing itself at Durham Castle, and the Bobby Charlton School of Soccer, in Manchester. 50 Years of Police World The Summer 2000 issue of Police World looked back on 50 years of the IPA in print, from its beginning in very wobbly type, to the modern looking magazine for a new century. November 2007 marked the end of Andy Read’s nine year tenure as Police World Editor. Andy’s article looked back on the changes he had seen and implemented, during his 45 issues at the helm. The biggest change was the move from black & white to colour. During his tenure Andy was runner up in the British Communications in Business Award, for his work on Police World . Andy’s departure marked a change from a Freelance Editor, to a Communication Manager, employed by the IPA. A post briefly filled by Vivianne Whitney, Lee Hemmings and then Lib Jones, until her retirement in 2016, when Neil Hallam took over as a Freelance Editor.

2000 World Congress Programme Forword by Princess Anne

2000 WC Souvenir Programme

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1987 The International Admin Centre (IAC) was created at Fox Road, as the growing Association needed a permanent staff.

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2000 - Police World Golden Jubilee Edition Service in Salisbury 2000 - Police World Golden Jubilee Edition Royal Praise

Summer 2000 - Interview with Arthur Troop

Summer 2000 Interview with Arthur Troop

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2000 - World Congress Delegates

2007 - Outgoing Police World editor, Andy Read, looks back on his time at the helm

2000 Arthur Troop passed away.

2000 14th December 2000. Arthur Troop’s funeral attended by members from around the world.

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2010s

IPA 2010s The National IPA Lottery was launched on 17th May 2014, at the National Council Meeting in Colchester.

F ree Membership: to celebrate what would have been Arthur Troop’s 100th birthday, Section UK offered a first year’s free membership to all new members. This promotion was to run for four years.

Arthur’s Centenary was celebrated in December 2014, when our HQ at Fox Road opened its doors for the weekend. 80 guests from 16 countries joined Section UK members, from as far away as Hong Kong and USA.

2010

2019 Section Croatia hosts the 64th IPA World Congress.

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2014 - Arthur Troop Centenary Weekend

2014 - Launch of the IPA Section UK National Lottery

2019 Worldwide membership stands at 365,890

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2020 70th Anniversary year

The Final Fling Celebrating our Anniversary in Scottish style Yvonne McGregor , Section UK VP (Social) Tayside Branch hosted the first of Section UK’s 70th Anniversary events. Guests from: USA, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Sweden and UK enjoyed some

Scottish hospitality at our annual Ceilidh. We were honoured to be supported by three UK National Executive members, and three overseas Presidents from: Austria, Ireland and Sweden, along with three International Executive members. O n Thursday afternoon people arrived , met up with old friends and were introduced to new ones. Our Thursday

Each evening David and I hosted a whisky tasting. On Thursday we entertained our international guests. Friday was our busiest evening, with the UK members. Then on Saturday, the IPA Whiskey Forum members joined us in raising a glass to the Forum founder, the late Kevin Gordon, of Section USA. Various fundraising initiatives raised £1,462 for the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. Over the last five years Region 1 has raised £6,084 for the SCAA.

The theme of whisky and gin continued after lunch, when Ewen McIlwraith from Robertsons of Pitlochry hosted a tasting. Among the whiskies tasted was a 23 year old Benriach, Cask Strength Malt Whisky, sourced for the IPA to commemorate our 70th Anniversary. It was very well received with a good many bottles purchased. Each bottle is individually numbered and only 280 bottles are available. These have potential to become collectors’ items and will increase in value. The £105 price is approx 30% less than similar function room, many looking resplendent in IPA Tartan kilts, skirts, dresses, sashes and ties, before being piped in to the dining room. Ronnie, the Piper, ‘addressed the haggis’, to the delight of our guests. Pete Connolly, (No 2 Region) proposed a toast to Arthur Troop in recognition of our 70th Anniversary and we all raised a glass of whisky in Arthur’s honour. Our five course dinner included Haggis and was followed by traditional Scottish dancing. We enjoyed an excellent rendition of Robert Burns ‘Holly Willie’s Prayer’ from Harry Morton. A cold Sunday morning dawned and we bid farewell to some of our guests. Those remaining drove to Loch Ness in search of the Monster, visited the beautiful Eilean Donan Castle, or walked to nearby Ruthven Barracks, which is a ruined relic of the 1745 Jacobite uprising. David and I took a group, including our American guests, to the Highland Wildlife Park. Then we headed to the Cairngorm Mountains, where it was blowing a hoolie. bottling’s produced for the retail trade. For our Gala Dinner we assembled in the

evening meal was followed by some Scottish music, while we relaxed and caught up with old friends. Next morning we left for Fort George, near Inverness, which is the home to the Black Watch; the 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland. It was built in the wake of the Battle of Culloden (1746) as a secure base for King George, and covers 42 acres. We were met by Lance Corporal Scott McCaskill who piped us into the Fort, and played several tunes in the glorious sunshine. I presented him with one of our Challenge Coins, which he very much appreciated. After a tour of the museum, dining room, Chapel and the mile of ramparts, the heavens opened and the café became very popular. Back at our hotel, we enjoyed another meal together and our guests contributed a considerable sum of money for the Tombola. Monika Stadlmann from Austria won an Irish Crystal tankard engraved with the RUC Crest, Betty Lochhead won a litre of Tanqueray Gin and Sandy Morton won the last bottle of the 2018 IPA Whisky. We had an early start on Saturday for a visit to Speyside Distillery. After seeing where their unique malt whiskies and gins are produced, our tours culminated in a tasting of the products. I would like to thank our volunteer drivers who ran shuttles to the distillery.

L-R Fiona Dennis, SCAA Fundraising Coordinator, Wendy Jubb, SCAA Paramedic, Yvonne McGregor

We have enjoyed five years at this magnificent location, where we have been very warmly welcomed by the management and staff. David and I have decided that we will be taking 2021 off from organising a Ceilidh. We hope to return in 2022 with a new venue and different attractions for our guests. We have come a long way since we started six years ago in Nethybridge with 26 guests. This year we enjoyed the company of 76 guests, which is quite an achievement for a small Branch.

IPA Group and Piper at Fort George

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Celebrate our 70th in style Yvonne McGregor , Section UK VP (Social) This is Section UK’s 70th Anniversary and with assistance from my husband, we designed the new Challenge Coin, Anniversary Patch and a Pin Badge. They are priced at £2 for the Coin, £2 for the Patch, and £1 for the Pin Badge. We also commissioned a 70th Anniversary Malt Whisky. This is a 23 year old Benriach, Cask Strength Whisky, which is a limited edition of 280 bottles. Each bottle is numbered and comes with an authentication certificate. A bottle of 70th Anniversary Malt costs £105 + delivery, and can be ordered by emailing info@robertsonsofpitlochry.co.uk A 70th Anniversary Logo is available for any clothing bought through the Section UK website. They can be personalised, so are ideal for Branches and Regions to order for their Iconic Events. We have an official IPA Tartan, which is available to purchase, or to have made into a kilt, trews or skirt. All items can be seen on page 2 of this edition of Police World .

An Emerald Ironbutt Rodney MacKenzie , Section UK Motorcycle SIG Long distance motorcycle riding is not as easy as many car drivers might think. Long hours in the saddle, controlling a heavy machine can be very tiring. So much so, that a group of long distance bikers formed the Iron Butt Association, with a minimum requirement of having ridden a motorcycle for 1,000 miles, in under 24 hours. Inspired by the Iron Butt Challenge, three members of Region 2’s Motorcycle Group set themselves the challenge of travelling around the island of Ireland in under 24 hours. David McQuiston, John Orr and Rodney Mackenzie’s ride was an impressive 756 miles long. They might have been under the Iron Butt’s 1,000 miles, but they finished in well under the time limit, in 19 hours and 45 minutes.  The bikers left Limavady at 6.00am and travelled via Donegal Town, Sligo, Galway, Limerick, Killarney, Cork, Enniscorthy, Dublin, Belfast and Coleraine, returning to Limavady at 1.45am the following day.

Their challenge was undertaken to raise money for the Northern Ireland Air Ambulance Service, after a member of our IPA group was involved in a serious accident, which required the assistance of the Air Ambulance. Our ride raised £2,700 through various donations.

Study Award of up to £1000 Section UK of the International Police Association (IPA) is offering a Study Award of up to £1000 for Section UK members. The money can be used towards an educational course of your choice and does not have to be police related.

To apply for a grant of up to £1000 email Treasurer Fred Boyd on treasurer@ ipa-uk.org State in approximately 300 to 500 words why you want to apply for the grant, the course you want to take and the cost of the course. Please provide details of the course by way of a web link or copy of the prospectus. The study award cannot be used for Gimborn or in conjunction with the Arthur Troop Scholarship The closing date for receipt of emails is 1ST October 2020.

The award is open to any Section UK IPA member who is a contributor to the IPA Lottery from March 2020 and remains so until after the winners are announced in October 2020 and upon receipt of the award. Members can only apply once every two years so members who applied in 2019 are not eligible this year. Members must also agree to provide an article and or a photo for inclusion in the Police World on completion of the course and approval for the release of funding.

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George Celebrates 60 Years of Friendship David King , Surrey Branch Secretary. Surrey Branch held its 2019 Christmas lunch celebration at The Refectory, in Godalming. Some 21 members attended and enjoyed a wonderful lunch. However the star of the event was George Bishop BEM who has been a member of the IPA for 60 years, (10 years after our wonderful organisation started). George was an instructor for many years at Hendon Police College. George is still very active, but did say that he is not conversant with computers and prefers to use the post for notifications etc. I had the privilege and honour to present George with his 60 year IPA membership certificate at the lunch, and it was very interesting talking to George about his travels with the IPA over those 60 years membership.

Death of Dave Sismey (Derbyshire Branch) Neil Hallam , Editor Recently, I attended the funeral of Dave Sismey in

Derby. Dave began his career in the Army, before joining Derbyshire Police. His Police career included stints on Ascension Island, as well as International Policing missions in several of the world’s trouble spots. After retirement from Derbyshire, Dave came to Notts, as a civilian investigator, where I first met him as his DS. Outside the job, Dave led a very full life, enjoying some incredibly adventurous expeditions around the world. His experiences were a regular source of articles for Police World, which I will miss almost as much as his friendship. An aggressive cancer took Dave quite quickly. But it did allow him to plan his own funeral, which began with Lee Marvin singing “I was born under a wandering star,” a song that summed Dave up very well.

Police Dog Swoop given IPA Section UK Honorary Membership Police Dog Swoop has been given an honorary life membership in recognition of his work to showcase policing around the world. Police Dog Swoop was a mascot of a British Transport Police firearms officer (also an IPA member), initially for a bit of a laugh when out on patrol. It then turned into a bit of a social media sensation and a great way to break down barriers for our firearms officers interacting with members of the public. He is referred to as Police Dog Swoop (or PD Swoop), in the same vein as other ‘real’ police dogs. You can also find him on his Twitter or Instagram accounts (@Police_Swoop) where there are many pictures of him around the world.

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Double Reward for Norman Chris Morgan , Secretary, Lincolnshire Branch.

Lincolnshire Branch held their 2020 AGM at our Police HQ in Nettleham. Twenty four of our Branch attended, including Chief Constable Bill Skelly, who is an IPA member. Mr Skelly opened the meeting, giving a short speech and update on things that were happening in the Force, and about the support he is giving the IPA in its 70th Anniversary year. The Chief then recognised our long term member Norman Banfield, by presenting him with two awards. Norman has earned both a Presidential certificate (top), and a Signal Service award from the Region (bottom).

The ‘Zoom Room’ David Lewis , Writers’ Group Chairman

Cornwall Branch holds successful AGM Cornwall IPA Branch has held a very successful Annual General Meeting in the meeting room at Syd’s Bar, Bodmin, the former Garrison Club. Outgoing committee officers presented their reports on what had been a very active 2019 and were re-elected to their positions. Colin Gameson, who is also 7 Regional Chair, continues as Branch Chair, Tony Wilce continues as Vice Chair, Roy Wilder continues as Branch Treasurer and Mike Chappell remains Branch Secretary. After hot pasties and a selection of delicious home baked cakes very kindly prepared and provided by Marilyn Rickard and Sue Wilce, members got to work on the programme for the year ahead, fixing dates of Branch meetings, a Bowling evening, hosting a visit by a large number of IPA members from Holland, and other events and activities including participation in the Mayflower 400 IPA 70th Anniversary Iconic Event in Plymouth. Voluntary contributions raised £30 for Branch funds. Like many parts of the IPA, the Writers’ Group has been making use of the Zoom facility, championed by Section UK VP, Sean Hannigan. It was great to see so many old friends in the Zoom Room for our first try at this alternative way of socialising. Thanks to Sean, for setting this up for us all. It gave us 40 minutes where we could chat, have coffee and just wallow in the joy of seeing other people’s front rooms rather than our own four walls. Udo from Cologne told us about life in locked down Germany, where as a serving officer he is on ‘reserve’, awaiting that call. Who knows what awaits? All good wishes Udo, and maybe you could keep a diary? Steve and Rebecca, from the USA, told us of life just before the border shut down Mexico way, and then of even remoter lock down in the rural Wisconsin, 150 miles or so south of the Great Lakes. Neil, Sean, David, Claire and Julie swopped tales of their writing, and other ways of filling time at home. We will continue to meet virtually each week, and share our writing through a weekly newsletter.

IPA Section UK welcomes new employee IPA-HQ are pleased to announce the arrival of new employee Lisa Foreman. Lisa will be looking after Memberbase and Travel Requests initially. Lisa will be in the office Tuesdays and Thursdays (9.30am-3.00pm) and can be contacted at mail@ipa-uk.org

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