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The Making of Police World : how we produce your magazine Neil Hallam, Editor

I set about writing this article for two reasons. Firstly, I want to recognise the many people who play a part in giving you four editions of Police World each year. But equally as important, I want to give you an idea of the complexities involved in producing a printed magazine.

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Cultural Corner Policing COP26 Martin Turner , Section UK Vice President (Professional) October 2021 saw dozens of Section UK members descend on Glasgow, in readiness for the much-anticipated

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11 Cultural Corner 50 Shades of Blue: Gimborn 2021 Neil Hallam, Editor 50 Shades of Blue was the theme for our writers

Policing COP26 Martin Turner , Section UK Vice President (Professional) October 2021 saw dozens of Section UK members descend on Glasgow, in readiness for the much-anticipated COP26 Climate Summit, hosted by the United Nations. O ur members undertook a variety of roles covering every specialism imaginable, including: Dogs, Search, Public Order, Mounted, Rifle Teams, Marine Units and NILOs (National Inter-Agency Liaison

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50 Shades of Blue: Gimborn 2021 Neil Hallam , Editor 50 Shades of Blue was the theme for our writers’ first post-covid return to Gimborn . This is the title for a charity book project, instigated by Chair o f the Section UK Writers’ SIG, David Lewis . O ur IPA Section has chosen The Thin Blue L ine as its 2021 charity, and mental health is an increasing worry for serving and retired Officers and Staff. David purloined the raunc hier “Grey” title, to cover a selection of 50 pieces of writing abo ut mental health, the triggers that come from our career choice, and its ef fects on IPA members and their families. The Writers’ SIG and the Gimborn Writers’ Se minar were both Section UK initiatives, driven by our VP (Culture), Sea n Hannigan. But, when our growing band of creative people attracted m embers from outside the UK, we expanded it to become a Global Writers’ Forum. With members from England, Northern Ireland and Germany, our third Gimborn Seminar had a very international feel. The thread of 50 Shades of Blue wound its w ay through the week, as our delegates kickstarted David’s project, by pro ducing heartfelt stories of their own experiences. Some wrote poetry in keeping with the theme, while others provided informative and practical inf ormation. In just a single week, the nine seminar delegates have taken us a lmost halfway to the target of 50 contributions. If you would like to add to t he other half, please let David Lewis know. Despite the very worthwhile task set for us b y David, we also included a wide range of writing and publishing lectur es. Professor Tony Granger explained the complexities of the ISBN book numbering system, as well as describing the innovative ways he has ma rketed his financial planning guides. David (Doz) Hughes delighted us with his paintings and photography, showing how they complement his writing as book illustrations and covers. Mark Thompson and his publisher Claire Chr istian joined us by Zoom from England, taking us through the process of ed iting, proof reading, and selling his novel Dust in three languages. As Police World Editor, I had to be part of the week, describing my ongoing guidebo ok projects, and running a workshop based on my work as a Police Adv isor to an ITV drama series. Mid-week, Gimborn Seminar Manager Ulrike Neuhoff, joined us for a boat trip along the Rhine, from her home city of B onn. Amidst an intensive classroom week, this relaxing afternoon prov ided a relaxing, and welcome interlude to our week in Germany. We would not be writers if such an excursion did not inspire some writing, and w e hope to produce a Visions of Bonn publication with the fantastic work our group produced. Running alongside us at Gimborn was a muc h more active course, introducing NGO (Non Government Organisa tion) workers to the dangers they will face in taking aid to the world’s man y conflict zones. The nature of their roles meant the delegates all spoke En glish, and they proved a great addition to our Gimborn experience. Their m embers judged some of our writing competitions, and joined us for an ev ening of music and poetry to end the week. A final word must go to the staff of IBZ Gimb orn, and Ulrike in particular. Travel under covid proved to be a complex an d ever changing bureaucracy. Ulrike made sure we had the latest informat ion, and even took a group of us to get our pre-return test certificates. Pics = WRITERS

50 Shades of Blue: Gimborn 2021

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COP26 Climate Summit, hosted by the United Nations. O ur members undertook a variety of roles covering every specialism imaginable, including: Dogs, Search, Public Order, Mounted, Rifle Teams, Marine Units and NILOs (National Inter-Agency Liaison Officers). Challenge Coins were exchanged and sold. Patch swapping was rife, and I made sure our Section UK Professional Supplements were left at as many staging posts as possible. I took a Police Support Unit (PSU) from British Transport Police up to work as part of Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU), with Met and City of London officers. To demystify the jargon, for those not versed in the Public Order world. When deployed to operations like COP26, we work in teams of 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables (plus a driver). This smallest team is called a Serial. Three Serials work under the command of an Inspector, and we call this a Police Support Unit (PSU). When more officers are required, three PSUs are combined, to form a Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU). Larger deployments are multiples of this structure. All three of the London based forces: BTP, Met and City of London were combined to form the BMU I travelled with. It was one of the most demanding deployments I have done, with long shifts and many cancelled rest days. I found an outstanding display of friendship on show amongst the officers deployed. Police Scotland hosted us very well, displaying the hospitality Scotland is famed for. Numerous forces worked well with each other when called upon,

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and the banter and camaraderie was exceptional. A term often used during the deployment was “Policing Family”, and it provided a great opportunity to explain what the IPA is, to those who had not heard of us and wanted to join. We returned to England, Wales, Northern Ireland and distant parts of Scotland, both tired and proud of a job well done. Let us hope the bonds of friendship across the UK can be strengthened by an active IPA over the next few months. I look forward to a similar atmosphere in Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, and hope that even more of those deployed are members of our fine association by then. Pics = COP26

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October 2021 saw dozens of Section UK members descend on Glasgow, in readiness for the much-anticipated COP26 Climate Summit, hosted by the United Nations. Our members undertook a variety of roles covering every specialism imaginable, including: Dogs, Search, Public Order, Mounted, Rifle Teams, Marine Units and NILOs (National Inter-Agency Liaison Officers). Challenge Coins were exchanged and sold. Patch swapping was rife, and I made sure our Section UK Professional Supplements were left at as many staging posts as possible. I took a Police Support Unit (PSU) from British Transport Police up to work as part of Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU), with Met and City of London officers. To demystify the jargon, for those not versed in the Public Order world. When deployed to operations like COP26, we work in teams of 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables (plus a driver). This smallest team is called a Serial. Three Serials work under the command of an Inspector, and we call this a Police Support Unit (PSU). When more officers are required, three PSUs are combined, to form a Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU). Larger deployments are multiples of this structure. All three of the London based forces: BTP, Met and City of London were combined to form the BMU I travelled with. It was one of the most demanding deployments I have done, with long shifts and many cancelled rest days. I found an outstanding display of friendship on show amongst the officers deployed. Police Scotland hosted us very well, displaying the hospitality Scotland is famed for. Numerous forces worked well with each other when called upon, and the banter and camaraderie was exceptional. A term often used during the deployment was “Policing Family”, and it provided a great opportunity to explain what the IPA is, to those who had not heard of us and wanted to join. We returned to England, Wales, Northern Ireland and distant parts of Scotland, both tired and proud of a job well done. Let us hope the bonds of friendship across the UK can be strengthened by an active IPA over the next few months. I look forward to a similar atmosphere in Birmingham for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, and hope that even more of those deployed are members of our fine association by then. Pics = COP26 Th Writers’ SIG and the Gimborn Writers’ Semi (Culture), Sean Hannigan. But, when our growin the UK, we expanded it to become a Global Wri and Germany, our third Gimborn Seminar had a very international feel. The thread of 50 Shades of Blue wound its way project, by producing heartfelt stories of their o theme, while others provided informative and p delegates have taken us almost halfway to the t half, please let David Lewis know. Despite the very worthwhile task set for us by D lectures. Professor Tony Granger explained the describing the innovative ways he has marketed with his paintings and photography, showing ho covers. Mark Thompson and his publisher Claire Template pages

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Neil Hallam , Editor 50 Shades of Blue was the theme for our writers’ first post-covid return to Gimborn. This is the title for a charity book project, instigated by Chair of the Section UK Writers’ SIG, David Lewis. O ur IPA Section has chosen The Thin Blue Line as its 2021 charity, and mental health is an increasing worry for serving and retired Officers and Staff. David purloined the raunchier “Grey” title, to A Police launch passes by on our river trip

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O ur members undertook a variety of roles covering every specialism imaginable, including: Dogs, Search, Public O rder, Mounted, Rifle Teams, Marine Units and NILOs (National Int er-Agency Liaison Officers). Challenge Coins were exchanged and sold. P atch swapping was rife, and I made sure our Section UK Professional Supp lements were left at as many staging posts as possible. I took a Police Support Unit (PSU) from Britis h Transport Police up to work as part of Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU), with M et and City of London officers. To demystify the jargon, for those not versed in the Public Order world. When deployed to operations like COP26, we work in teams of 1 Sergeant and 6 Constables (plus a driver). This smallest team is called a Serial. Three Serials work under the command of a n Inspector, and we call this a Police Support Unit (PSU). When more officers are required, three PSUs are combined, to form a Basic Mobilisation Unit (BMU). Larger deployments are multiples of this structure. All three of the London based forces: BTP, M et and City of London were

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his novel Dust in three languages. As Police World Editor, I had to be part of the week, describing my ongoing guidebook projects, and running a workshop based on my work as a Police Advisor to an ITV drama series. Mid-week, Gimborn Seminar Manager Ulrike Neuhoff, joined us for a boat trip along the Rhine, from her home city of Bonn. Amidst an intensive classroom week, this relaxing afternoon provided a relaxing, and welcome interlude to our week in Germany. We would not be writers if such an excursion did not inspire some writing, and we hope to produce a Visions of Bonn publication with the fantastic work our group produced. Running alongside us at Gimborn was a much more active course, introducing NGO (Non Government Organisation) workers to the dangers they will face in taking aid to the world’s many conflict zones. The nature of their roles meant the delegates all spoke English, and they proved a great addition to our Gimborn experience. Their members judged some of our writing competitions, and joined us for an evening of music and poetry to end the week. A final word must go to the staff of IBZ Gimborn, and Ulrike in particular. Travel under covid proved to be a complex and ever changing bureaucracy. Ulrike made sure we had the latest information, and even took a group of us to get our pre-return test certificates. Pics = WRITERS

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cover a selection of 50 pieces of writing about mental health, the triggers that come from our career choice, and its effects on IPA members and their families. The Writers’ SIG and the Gimborn Writers’ Seminar were both Section UK initiatives, driven by our VP (Culture), Sean Hannigan. But, when our growing band of creative people attracted members from outside the UK, we expanded it to become a Global Writers’ Forum. With members from England, Northern Ireland and Germany, our third Gimborn Seminar had a very international feel. The thread of 50 Shades of Blue wound its way through the week, as our delegates kickstarted David’s project, by producing heartfelt stories of their own experiences. Some wrote poetry in keeping with the theme, while others provided informative and practical information. In just a single week, the nine seminar delegates have taken us almost halfway to the target of 50 contributions. If you would like to add to the other half, please let David Lewis know. Despite the very worthwhile task set for us by David, we also included a wide range of writing and publishing lectures. Professor Tony Granger explained the complexities of the ISBN book numbering system, as well as describing the innovative ways he has marketed his financial planning guides. David (Doz) Hughes delighted us with his paintings and photography, showing how they complement his writing as book illustrations and covers. Mark Thompson and his publisher Claire Christian joined us by Zoom from England, taking us through the process of editing, proof reading, and selling

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Mid-week, Gimborn Seminar Manager Ulrike Neuhoff, joined us for a boat trip along the Rhine, from her home city of Bonn. Amidst an intensive classroom week, this relaxing afternoon provided a relaxing, and welcome interlude to our week in Germany. We would not be writers if such an excursion did not inspire some writing, and we hope to produce a Visions of Bonn publication with the fantastic work our group produced. Running alongside us at Gimborn was a much more active course, introducing NGO (Non Government Organisation) workers to the dangers they will face in taking aid to the world’s many conflict zones. The nature of their roles meant the delegates all spoke English, and they proved a great addition to our Gimborn experience. Their members judged some of our writing competitions, and joined us for an evening of music and poetry to end the week. A final word must go to the staff of IBZ Gimborn, and Ulrike in particular. Travel under covid proved to be a complex and ever changing bureaucracy. Ulrike made sure we had the latest information, and even took a group of us to get our pre-return test certificates.

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The thread of 50 Shades of Blue wound its way through the week, as our delegates kickstarted David’s project, by producing heartfelt stories of their own experiences. Some wrote poetry in keeping with the theme, while others provided informative and practical information. In just a single week, the nine seminar delegates have taken us almost halfway to the target of 50 contributions. If you would like to add to the other half, please let David Lewis know. Despite the very worthwhile task set for us by David, we also included a wide range of writing and publishing lectures. Professor Tony Granger explained the complexities of the ISBN book numbering system, as well as describing the innovative ways he has marketed his financial planning guides. David (Doz) Hughes delighted us with his paintings and photography, showing how they complement his writing as book illustrations and covers. Mark Thompson and his publisher Claire Christian joined us by Zoom from England, taking us through the process of editing, proof reading, and selling his novel Dust in three languages. As Police World Editor, I had to be part of the week, describing my ongoing guidebook projects, and running a workshop based on my work as a Police Advisor to an ITV drama series.

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Police World Issue 2022/1

POLICE WORLD Vol 67 No.1, 2022

Police World Issue 2022/1

W hen we set a deadline, it is because many other people are waiting to do their part in the process. If one person is late, it impacts on everyone down the line, who must then reschedule their own busy diaries. This article is in the second edition of Police World for 2022, which was posted to members in April 2022. But work actually began on 16th November 2021, five months earlier. The first links in the chain are our many contributors, who keep me supplied with interesting articles about our Association’s activities. Without our contributors, there would be no magazine. I am always looking for new and interesting content, please send to me at mail@neilhallam.com. If you would like advice about what sort of articles and photographs we need, do please ask me. The submission deadlines are always published on the contents page of our current issue. The 16th November was the day after the submission deadline for articles to go in edition 2022:1, which was published in January. As soon as the last issue is sent to the printers, work begins on the next issue. I had already begun to collate articles from members, and filed them away in readiness for the next issue. All articles need some degree of editing. The edit can be for many reasons. Space in the magazine is a big factor, as our Association has a huge variety of activities, all of which need highlighting in Police World. A consistent style is also important, as big differences in style and language between articles do not look professional. Sometimes, it is simply that our ingrained style of writing Police Reports does not convert directly into a magazine ready article. Once I have edited an individual article, my wife Elaine proof-reads the article for me. Throughout this process, VP Sean Hannigan and I are in regular discussion about what to include. Colin Hutt joined the National Executive as Sean’s assistant late in 2021. Colin will be taking a greater role in steering our communications as 2022 progresses.

The deadline for members’ contributions passed for this edition on 18th March. I then started making everything fit the available space. Space can vary depending on any high profile events that need a feature, or changes in the adverts, which help offset our printing costs. Everything I have edited previously needs a review before placing it into the template. I have just 10 days to do this work. Ten days after the submission deadline, I have to give Jason, our Graphic Designer, a template showing where each article should be placed in the magazine. Jason then uses his creative expertise to make each page look attractive, fitting the text around the photographs. Jason has 10 working days (excluding weekends and Bank Holidays) to lay out Police World’s 32 pages. Once Jason provides his first proof, a whole team of people have just seven days to proof-read the magazine. I particularly thank Caroline and Elaine, who meticulously check through the entire magazine. All members of Section UK National Executive play a part in checking the more corporate aspects of each issue’s content. Michele, in the IPA Office, takes particular responsibility for the advertisements and competitions. A huge thank you to everyone who helps at this stage. I then have four days to check all the suggested amendments, and collate them into a single document for Jason to work from. Jason produces an updated proof copy within five working days, which comes back to Sean and I for a final proof-read. We have only two days for this final check. Only when all the above stages are completed, can the copy go to the printers. Our submission deadline to the printer is set in stone, as it is agreed several months in advance. The printer and dispatcher both have to schedule in our work. If we were to miss the agreed deadline with these commercial organisations, there would be a considerable delay in re- scheduling, and no doubt an increased fee.

POLICE WORLD Vol 67 No.2, 2022

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