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After a tour around HQ, a meeting with the extensive Community Policing Team was of particular interest, given my role as a Neighbourhood Team Sergeant in my own Force - the resources they dedicate to youth projects and school engagement was impressive - reminiscent of the days when we had a large number of dedicated Schools Officers. Over to the garage for a quick look at the Motorcycle Fleet (Harleys, naturally) and we swapped some patches and challenge coins before parting. I hope to have brought in some new membership to Section USA. The Police Department had heard of the IPA, but didn’t know a lot about it and were impressed by the services the Association offered. After swapping contact details it was time for us to part - I had to go and see a famous mouse about a dog, where incidentally I happened to meet a couple of Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies. My thanks to Judy Duff and Section USA for their hospitality.

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POLICE WORLD Vol 69 No.4, 2024

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