Police World 1 2017

IPA News

Luke Photoshoots Dad in New York City Vice President Sean Hannigan was delighted to tell Police World that Luke Burnett from Stockton-On-Tees was successful in the recent Cultural Competition. Luke wrote a few lines about his pictures. I took several photographs of my Dad and New York Police Officers at work whilst he was visiting the capital. I found one particularly funny as one officer in the photograph with other colleagues appears to reach for his firearm upon my Dad approaching but I’m told this is purely a coincidence and in fact he is raising his hand to shake my Dad’s hand in greeting a fellow Officer from another country. Well done Luke who wins a £20 Amazon gift voucher and his Dad wins a signed JEDD print showing the 60th Anniversary of the IPA.

MBE for Nottinghamshire Branch member Gurmit Kaur was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) by the HRH Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 25th October. Gurmit collected her award for her services to policing on a truly memorable day. She said: “I had her majesty award me with the MBE and had the pleasure of speaking to her about my work. It was such a surreal day.” She became Nottinghamshire’s first Asian female police inspector in 2003, having previously worked with youth and community groups to deliver programmes including Drugs Abuse Resistance Education (DARE). She has been extremely influential in developing excellent police and community relations across the city of Nottingham and is a great role model to colleagues and partners. She spent six years working in Neighbourhood Policing in Nottingham, before taking up her current post as Community Cohesion Inspector. The role requires her to build links with new and emerging communities in the city as well as to oversee much of the work aimed at reducing gang and youth violence in the city. In addition to her role in force, Gurmit has been recognised nationally by the Black Police Association as a mentor. She added: “Policing to me has always been about meeting the needs of the community and listening to the many vibrant and diverse groups that live here in Nottingham. “I’m delighted I have had the opportunity to do the work that I do, particularly in improving trust and confidence in communities, which is one of the force’s priorities.” Gurmit has also been praised by Nottinghamshire Branch members for her work within the branch, serving in a number of roles before taking the Chair.

Cheshire Branch Member receives 40 year Membership Certificate Wednesday the 13th July 2016 saw Cheshire Branch enjoying one of their monthly members evenings in a local Warrington dining spot, it was a a chance to mix branch business with some relaxation. The highlight of the evening was the chance to honour one of their stalwart members John Bolt with his 40 Year certificate, presented by Branch Chairman Frank Hurst. John is a very active member with a wealth of experience and ideas, he has a love of the IPA, and he regularly keeps in touch with other IPA Branches and friends within the region.

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