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Keeping you informed

Our friends from Thailand visiting Notts Police HQ during their friendship and learning weekend

Clive and Colin at the western wall in Isreal with their armed gaurd

Clive in Isreal

Clive with Constance and Timo from Munich at fox road

Things to come: which I will report on next time. I will soon be in Gimborn, as I mentioned above. I’m also delighted that Helen and I have been invited to the Region 2, 70th Anniversary dinner. Your VP Professional, Chris Duncombe, will represent the Section at the National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) to be held in Cardiff. This is an important date in our diary every year, and I am grateful to Ken and Denis in Region 4, and all of the volunteers who help organise the event. I will be visiting the Tower of London to witness the Ceremony of the Keys, a unique member benefit, which, if you have not yet taken advantage of, I strongly recomend you do. I will be there to recognise the support of the Yeoman Warders, and hope to make a presentation, but more of that next time. I will be attending Cyprus, together with your National Treasurer Bill Lloyd, to mark the 40th anniversary of that Section. Also, to Montenegro, acknowledging the 10th anniversary of their Section. It will be a busy few weeks. Now, I mentioned last time that this was an election year for the International Executive Board (IEB) at World Congress (WC) to be held in Athens. It was my intention to present myself as a candidate for the International Head of Administration (HoA) role, and I am delighted to confirm that I will stand unopposed for that position at Congress. More about that next time, but needless to say, I am delighted and honoured to be taking up the role within the international board. Finally, although it still seems quite a way off when I’m writing this piece, it is appropriate to wish you all a peaceful festive period. This edition will be published in November, and I won’t have opportunity to write again until the New Year. I hope you are able to enjoy time with family and friends, and to those still serving and keeping us safe, thank you for your service. I wish you all a peaceful Christmas.

Karen Duckworth Section UK’s New VP Social & Cultural Firstly, can I say what a privilege it is, to have been elected to the National Executive Committee at the June National Committee Meeting. The role of Vice President, with responsibility for the Social / Culture portfolio is very exciting, and has lots of activities and opportunities to get involved with. I joined the IPA following my retirement from the Met in 2019, after 31 years’ service. It was through my role with London Policing College, that I worked closely with IPA members and IBZ Gimborn, taking part in events that contributed to police professional development. This is a very important aspect of what we do, and highlighting what we can offer young officers and the wider police family, who are a key part of our recruitment campaign. Continuing to make ourselves professionally relevant is very important to me, and is how the IPA will continue to flourish long into the future. The Social and Cultural portfolio offers a different type of development; the development of professional and social friendships, which support the growth and health of the organization. Whether that be through social gatherings, existing sporting events and the development of new ones, or current and new Special Interest Groups, it is the coming together of like-minded people who share a common purpose – “Service Through Friendship”. I often wonder about what Arthur Troop would think if he could see this amazing organisation now. Twenty Three years on since he died and with 65 countries involved. I expect he would be incredibly proud of where we are, and what has been achieved. I really look forward to being part of the team that continues his work over the coming years.

Yours in Friendship. Clive Wood, Section UK President

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POLICE WORLD Vol 68 No.4, 2023