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

Vol 69 No.4 2024

Keeping You Informed 4–5 Keeping You Informed Clive Wood President of Section UK Professional Development 6–7 Walking In Her Shoes Emma-Jane Dallison

Editorial Norman Hicks e-mail: pw.editor@ipa-uk.co.uk Deadline for article submission for Vol. 70 Edition 1, 2025 is 18 November 2024 Dispatched January 2024

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Advertising Michele Rai tel: (+44) 115 981 3638 e-mail: michele.rai@ipa-uk.org

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Thai Police Engagement Weekend Olly Button

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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Gimborn Wellbeing Seminar Ryan Moore

Feature Articles 11 Canadian Contrasts Neil Hallam 12–13 Flying High Down Under Spike Elliott

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Hampshire PO6 1TR Graphic Design by BDS 21 Ltd Membership

14–15 Orlando PD Visit Jon Stutley

16–17 London North Welcomes German Visitors

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 £33. 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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IPA UK 75th Anniversary Special 12 Page Centre Pullout News 21–25 News from around IPA Spotlight on the SIGs 18 Busy Year for C&C SIG Kevin Hullah

SIGs

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

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The IPA Writers’ Special Interest Group Andy Gregory

Competition 27

Crossword and Soduko WIN one of these books by Ant Anstead and Tim Weaver

Sports Page 28

Bowls Invitation Karen Duckworth

Cover Photo Sandra Smith - Diversity Equality and Inclusion Champion

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Paris 2024 Olympics Role Andy Amos

Next deadline 18 November 2024 for publication January 2025

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Classifieds

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Diary

POLICE WORLD Vol 69 No.4, 2024

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ISSN No: 0032-261X