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

Vol 68 No.4 2023

Keeping You Informed 4–5 Keeping You Informed Clive Wood President of Section UK 5

Editorial Neil Hallam e-mail: mail@neilhallam.com Deadline for article submission for Vol. 68 Edition 4, 2023 is 13 November 2023 Dispatched January 2024

Introducing Karen Duckworth – Section UK’s New VP Social & Cultural

Professional Development 6 In the shadow of the Ewings Adam Laidouci, London North Branch 7 Exchanging with the Germans Andrew Wienand, London North Branch 8 Gimborn Street Survival Training 2023 9 CPD in North Rhine Westphalia Dan Owen, Merseyside Branch 10 Policing the Autobahn Josh Preston, Norfolk & Suffolk Branch Feature Articles 11 Walking in the Shoes of Another

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Advertising Michele Rai tel: (+44) 115 981 3638 e-mail: michele.rai@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 Printed by Bishops Printers, Walton Road, Portsmouth,

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Deirdre Mahoney, Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)

12–13 Sussex Half Centuries

Dave Stamp, Ray Shayler, Margaret Hughes and John Rodway Thai Police Friendship Weekend at Fox Road Karen Duckworth, VP Social & Culture IPA Linked Branches Chris Duncombe, VP Professional Another Busy Weekend of IPA Activity in London Jack Keeler MBE, Kent Branch Chair A Swiss Visitor to London Sascha Rudolf, Section Switzerland Meeting the Chelsea Pensioners Ryan Fitt, London North Branch, Vice-Chair and Jack Keeler MBE, Kent Branch Chair

Hampshire PO6 1TR Graphic Design by BDS 21 Ltd Membership

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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 £20. Visit the website to learn about our promotional offers. Annual renewal is £32. To apply either visit www.ipa-uk.org or request an application form from the general enquiries team. 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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SIGs

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

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Hopping On, and Hopping Off Alex Williams, IPA London Reception officer

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Taking Photographs for Publication: A How – To Guide Neil Hallam, Police World Editor

News 18–23 News from around IPA Spotlight on the SIGs 14

Cover Photo Front Cover - Policing the Autobahn, Josh Preston Next deadline 13 November 2023 for publication January 2024

IPA Motorcycle SIG: AGM 2023 Paul Firth, Motorcycle SIG: Chairman

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Genealogists are Really Time Travellers Denis Hunt, Family History Group Chair

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An introduction to The Caravan and Camping SIG Kevin Hullah, C&C SIG Secretary

Competition 25

Crossword and Soduko WIN one of these books by Dan Wheatcroft and Dick Kirby

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Classifieds

Diary Editor’s Note: Thank you for the impressive number of articles you have sent in recently. I have had to hold over several for future editions.

POLICE WORLD Vol 68 No.4, 2023

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ISSN No: 0032-261X