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Police World
Vol 58 No.2 2013
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ince reporting in the last edition of Police World, I am delighted to
say that volunteers for helping at the Games have exceeded the
organiser's expectations. They had hoped for 4,000 volunteers - over
6,000 people actually signed up - including me! My daughter, Lynsey, was
chosen to work on the volunteer interview panel which she described as a
‘daunting experience’. She has also been chosen to be a host ambassador for
the Latin American countries as she is a fluent Spanish speaker.
Entries from competitors were being received at a slightly slower rate than for
some Games and at the end of January, Judith Gillespie, an IPA member and
Deputy Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland issued a
press release. She addressed those having second thoughts of visiting
Northern Ireland as a result of watching some of the media pictures of
protests and disorder associated with the removal of the Union Flag from
Belfast City Hall. ‘I want to reassure you that the majority of recent protests
have been entirely peaceful and any disorder has been isolated to a number
of very small areas, mainly in one particular area of East Belfast. The vast
majority of areas across Northern Ireland have been totally unaffected. In fact
you could be in Belfast City Centre and be totally oblivious that there had been
any trouble at all. There has also been some disruption to traffic but this has
been largely dealt with by the Police,’ she wrote. I am pleased to announce IPA
Section UK National Executive Committee, the International President, and
International Vice President have all confirmed their attendance at the
Games; it speaks to those who may be nervous of visiting Belfast.
Fortunately, at the time of writing this article at the end of February, 55 of the
57 events had received entrants, the exceptions being waterpolo and netball.
IPA member and wife of Assistant International Secretary General, Diane
Crockard is a regular competitor at the
Games and she encourages all sports
people, of any ability, to consider ‘having
a go’. ‘As well as being professionally
run, the Games are fun-filled and very
friendly,’ she said.
Indeed, the fun side of the event is transpiring with
the announcement that Kings Hall in Belfast is the chosen venue for the
opening ceremony. IPA will have a stand at Waterfront Hall where, as well as
greeting competitors from across the world and promoting the IPA, the IPA-
WPFG Bronze Partner Committee will hand out tickets to the IPA hospitality
event taking place during the Games. The function is a ticket only event for
IPA members who are attending the Games. ‘Discussing the plans for
entertainment, food and drink for the evening brought some real excitement
to our planning. We’re so much looking forward to giving IPA members a very
special ‘Section UK’ welcome,’ said Mandy Kernohan, Committee member.
Finally, I am delighted that IPA has been able to support the organisers in
promoting the Games, through its regular web news bulletins and
international circulars. This edition of Police World carries a full-page advert
on the cover and I would ask all members to help promote the Games. If you
do not want to pass on your copy of Police World, the poster is available as a
download from our website. You can also read all the latest news updates
there and find out more information on how to participate in the Games. Visit
our dedicated page:
Mark Kernohan
, UK Vice President and Chair,
IPA-WPFG Bronze Partner Committee
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Plans for the World Police & Fire Games (WPFG) are progressing across Northern Ireland, the host
country for the Games in 2013. Vice President Mark Kernohan provides an update.
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August 2013
in Belfast
When Rob Stenhouse, Secretary of the
Defensive Tactics Group, visited British Section
Admin Centre (BSAC) during late February,
female staff learned a slap, similar to an
enthusiastic clap of the hands, is better than a
punch against an attacker because you might
just break your hand.
Rob was attending a meeting at BSAC with Dave
Taylor, UK Secretary General, to discuss the
Group’s development. Communications Manager,
Lib Jones, wanted to get some video footage and
photos for IPA media and staff colleague, Jo
Conway, very kindly agreed to be filmed taking a
few brief instructions.
View the video here:
Lib said, “
It was interesting recording some basic
skills and Jo and Rob were good sports for being
filmed without notice or equipment. Anyone
watching the video will see Rob makes the
student feel totally at ease and puts across a lot
of useful information in a very short space of
time.”
Members of the Defensive Tactics Group have
worked extremely hard at organising themselves
into a properly functioning Group. The Group was
elevated from ‘in foundation’ status to ‘full’
status in a very short space of time. Dave Taylor
said, ‘Rob and his team have worked very hard to
form the Group, even creating their own badge
which has been authorised. It just shows any
interest can be catered for within the IPA and it is
a very simple process. If any member has any
interest group they wish to form then please
contact VP Kernohan on
vpKernohan@ipa-
uk.org
who will assist.’
Anyone interested in learning more about what
the Defensive Tactics Group has to offer should
contact Rob on
or visit:
Defensive Tactics
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