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Keeping you informed

Clive with Winnie

Henrik Ellert

Brotherly Love Henrik Ellert , Section UK (Resident in Denmark)

On a very personal note, I have done something to my right leg, and have been put in an air boot for 4 to 6 weeks. This makes walking Winnie very difficult, so I’ve bought a mobility scooter. Just on a brighter note, you will see a picture of Winnie sitting on the foot plate, enjoying a ride to the park, where I do make her get off and run around a bit, before she gets back on the footplate for the ride home.

Henrik Ellert had lost contact with his brother, aged 74, who lives in Tucson, Arizona. Knowing he had not been well, Henrik reached out to the Secretary General of IPA U.S. Section, Ellwood Cushman, who lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Being a retired police officer and member of the IPA UK Section, I contacted the Pima County Sheriff’s Department by phone. My call was attended to promptly by an officer, who quickly and efficiently arranged to carry out a welfare check to re-establish contact with my brother Anthon. Within an hour, I received a phone call - I was expecting to hear from Pima Country - but it was my brother calling me on a new phone. He told me he was alive and asked what all the fuss was about. Wonderful news, we are back in contact. I’ve got an updated phone number, email and also details of his late wife’s sister and family, who often help my brother with practical issues. I posted a commendation on the department’s website, saying “I wish to express my most sincere appreciation to the officer who handled my request in a compassionate and professional manner. She is a credit to the police service and an example of the international fellowship and understanding that exists between police officers wherever they serve. Thank you”. After posting my commendation, I received a message from the Secretary General of IPA U.S. Section, Ellwood Cushman: “Thank you for taking the time to send that commendation to Pima County. As you know, police officers appreciate getting positive feedback to help offset all the negative they encounter in their daily duties. Merry Christmas to you and your family, and let me know if you ever travel to Arizona” .

Clive presenting Life Membership to Neil Hallam

Finally, for this edition, I really must thank our editor of Police World , Neil Hallam, who has indicated his wish to step down after eight years, producing what I am sure you will agree, is a most excellent magazine, showcasing the best of the IPA, both here and abroad, and without doubt a fantastic recruiting tool when left on coffee tables around police stations. As a published author, I wish Neil the best for the future. I met him only a few days ago to thank him in person and present him with an Honorary Life Member award. The new editor of Police World will be reported soon. Your Vice President Communications Colin Hutt, is working with Neil to identify a most suitable replacement. But, in the meantime Neil, thank you so much for producing such first-class magazines for the Association. In Friendship. Clive Wood, Section UK Presidentv

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POLICE WORLD Vol 69 No.2, 2024