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POLICE WORLD
Vol 60 No. 2, 2015
Article
towards me, including members of the public,
which despite what people think, have the utmost
respect for police officers.
After much discussion, the fact UK police do not
carry guns was something they could not get
their heads around. In fact, they found it quite
disturbing that we would enter houses and stop
cars whilst unarmed.
I also made the front page of the Chicago News,
with an article entitled ‘Gun Free PD’, which
featured my visit and how different the styles of
policing were in the respective countries. I have to
say that although it was very clear to see that the
methods were different the end result
was the same - both being able to protect
the civilians and bring offenders to
justice.
This was a trip of a lifetime and one
that will stay in my mind forever. The
IPA enabled me to participate in this
exchange and to that I am truly grateful.
I formed some great friendships and
this truly showed the spirit of the IPA.
Thank you IPA!
Gary Watters
, Rochdale Branch
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Gary outside the FBI buiding in Chicago
Gary with the Chicago Police
Department helicopter
At the helm
Training with a SWAT team
“Relaxing after a long set of nights”
Gary with the honour guard for the South
Suburban Chief Officers award night
Gary is pictured with the platoom he was allocated to - including the Chief of police
Do you want to
have a similar
experience?
Visit:
www.ipa-uk.org/ILDEPto find out more.