Police World Edition 3 2015

IPA News

FANTASTIC HOTEL DISCOUNTS!

Growing Collection IPA Section USA member David Peller is a keen collector of IPA Section pins or badges and seeks help from Section UK members in growing his collection. David also collects miniature badges and helmet plates from police all over the world and if necessary, is happy to trade. He has bequeathed his collection to Gimborn and is keen to establish a history of all regions/branches. IPA members should contact David direct on: L.E.Pins@erols.com

Michele Rai, Business Operations Manager for the IPA Section UK, has negotiated a fantastic deal for IPA members. Section UK members can now receive 10% or 20% discount on accommodation booked through PH Hotels, Four Pillars Hotels and De Vere Venues. The offer is still valid even if members are booking on to a location/date that has already been discounted. It is also valid on Advance Purchase bookings – which have also been discounted by 10% - so members get a 20% discount. IPA Section UK members can find out more, including the promotional code, by following this link: www.ipa-uk.org/PH-Hotels-Four-Pillars- Hotels-and-De-Vere-Venues

Danes with Hammers Members of IPA Section Denmark received help and hospitality from IPA members in London – prior to and during a trip in March 2015. Martyn Evans, Secretary of London North (of the Thames) Branch gives an account of what happened: “Last December I received an email from a Danish IPA member who needed help planning a trip to London. He and sixteen colleagues had an interest in British premiership football and I was asked if I could assist with arranging a visit to a London premiership club and also to meet for a drink. I was happy to assist. The visitors were due to arrive on the 19th of March 2015. I am not a football fan and my knowledge in this area was very limited so I sought assistance from members by sending an email out outlining the request. I was pleased to get a reply from a London North member who was a serving officer and had worked on the Met Police Football Intelligence Unit. I forwarded the information to the Danish member and as a result he was able to book tickets to see a West Ham United game. After watching the game, the group then visited some London pubs and tourist attractions. Members from the London North, Scotland Yard and British Transport Police IPA branches attended. The evening was most enjoyable and we all learned a little more about policing in Denmark and, most importantly, made new friends. The Danes were most grateful for help provided and we have been invited to visit them in Denmark. Indeed, some of us have remained in touch.” Martyn Evans , Secretary - London North (Of The Thames) Branch

Harvey Whittam of Thames Valley Branch presenting a bottle of Arthur Troop Centenary Whisky to Koki Oshiman, Section Japan, during a visit to Kyoto in 2014.

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POLICE WORLD Vol 60 No. 3, 2015