Police World 2 2016

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Police World The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK Editorial Neil Hallam e-mail: mail@neilhallam.com Deadline for article submission for Vol. 61 Edition 2, 2016 is 10 March, 2016 . Dispatched April/May 2016.

Vol 61 No.2 2016 Features 5 Gothenburg Visit By Michael Murfin 6 IPA House Manager’s meeting by Mark Kernohan

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

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St Andrews in Scotland was the recent venue for the IPA international house managers conference.

8 Eternal Flame Deirdre Mahony

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,

Belfast Branch attend the Paris Eternal Flame Ceremony

9 The Ultimate Act of Violence

Mike Allen reports on Gimborn Homicide Seminar 10 FRANCE: New laws for motorcyclists in 2016 Mick Marlow - Motorcycle Group Secretary 11 IPA House Review - Dublin Days By John Wills of London South Branch 12 100 Years of Police Women by Neil Hallam 14 The Hamburg Police Motorcycle Display Team By Horst Sauff 16 A return to Merano by Ray Sutton 24 David Moore - an IPA Secretary on a Mission Sean Hannigan 26 56 Years of Friendship By Kevan Barrett 28 Highland hospitality at its best by Yvonne McGregor Tayside Branch’s Ceilidh News 18– 23 National & Local News A round up of the news from Section UK Regulars 4–5Working on Your Behalf Mick Luke 15 Professional Development - Study Award of up to £1000 for Section UK members. Sean Hannigan Vice President Section UK IPA 27 Competitions WIN a one of these books published by Pen & Sword and CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

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Hampshire PO6 1TR Graphic Design by BDS Publishing Ltd Membership

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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 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 of the Police Service. 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 Joining the IPA is FREE* and annual renewal is £28. Visit the website to learn about our promotional offers. To apply either visit www.ipa-uk.org or request an application form from the general enquiries team *terms and conditions apply.

Police World is a members’ publication. Every effort is made to ensure accuracy. Furthermore, the views expressed in articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Communications Team. If you have any Comments, please contact: mail@neilhallam.com How do you rate this edition of Police World? What would you improve? What did we get right? What would you have done differently?

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29 Classifieds 30–31 Diary dates

Cover Photo: Sergeant Neil Hallam, with his Mum, retired Police Woman Barbara Hallam, at 100 years of women in policing

ISSN No: 0032-261X

POLICE WORLD Vol 61 No. 2, 2016

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