Police World Edition 4 2015

IPA News

Region Chair Joins In Devon Branch was joined by Regional Chair John Bull and his wife Anitra at a Branch meeting. Members were told about visit to their Branch by Bob Milton, an officer from Orange County, California. Steve and Una Blundell hosted him for 10 days after which he went on to stay with our Vice Chair Rab Peattie and Jenny. Bob was researching his ancestry in the Cullompton and Teignmouth areas. Members arranged a visit to Cullompton police Station where team leader Insp Jane Alford-Mole made the visitors feel most welcome. She also arranged for Bob to have an afternoon with officers on patrol which he enjoyed very much. You can read Bob’s own account of his trip on page 12.

Thirty seven Staffordshire Branch members held a meeting and annual summer evening meal at the Constitutional Club, Staffs. A thoroughly enjoyable event.

If you want to get ahead… Szilas László from Hungary has a personal collection of international police and law enforcement insignia and memorabilia.

Szilas with part of his collection

It has been compiled over 20 years and currently consists of pieces from 127 countries, including 1350 arm patches, 265 badges, 48 uniforms, 92 officers’ hats, as well as numerous Hungarian and international medals and other police award items.

Szilas says, ‘My attractive collection has been on a successful and well-received traveling display, enjoyed by many in several cities in Hungary and Slovakia so far. One of my additional goals is to bring law enforcement work closer to people; as a result, I have received

recognition in my home country as well as abroad.’ For information: email laszlo.szilas@kameras.hu

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