Police World Edition 1 2014

IPA News

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was executed by IPA member Tom Chisholm and a team of officers in Birmingham. An arrest was made and 700 plants were seized. Andy said, “Dondu throughly enjoyed her two- week stay in the UK and gained lots of ideas to take back to use at home. Exchange visits and fact-finding trips through the IPA are a great way of developing links and spreading good practice.” Döndü’s visit coincided with the Nottinghamshire branch 55th anniversary celebrations. Döndü had the opportunity to engage with the Mayor of Nottingham and

To read more about Döndü’s exploits in Birmingham visit: www.ipa-uk. org/News/ ipa-member- from-germany- assists-with- police-operation- in-birmingham

Lady Mayoress, the Police Crime Commissioner, Mr Paddy Tipping, and the Chief Constable Chris Eyre. On speaking of her stay and what she had learnt, Döndü said, “I spent a fascinating and productive two weeks with Nottinghamshire and Birmingham police. I was able to exchange and share vital information and experiences with my new colleagues, who all really went out of their way to offer me an exceptional and invigorating programme. Thus, not only was

Döndü working with a Notts officer

In September 2013, Chief Inspector Döndü Yazgan, from Section Germany, arrived in England to work with police in Nottinghamshire and Birmingham on a two week internship. Döndü works within the Hessian Constabulary in Wiesbaden. Her work focuses on addressing crime prevention which is carried out with a multi-culturally oriented perspective. The goal is to encourage dialogue between the police and all ethnic minorities. The programme, pieced together by Gurmit Kaur of Nottinghamshire branch, allowed Döndü to get a hands on experience of the partnership that has been established between Nottingham’s police force and Nottingham City Council to achieve similar goals to Döndü’s own constabulary. During her stay, Döndü was kept very busy. Her skills were put into practice shortly after her

Gurmit Kaur, the Mayor of Gedling, Bob Collis, and the Police Crime Commissioner, Mr Paddy Tipping and Döndü Yazgan during part of Nottinghamshire branch’s 55th anniversary celebrations - see page 9

I able to take quite a few new ideas home, I also established new contacts and found new friends, which means a lot to me – not only

arrival as she helped translate for a German member of the public at Central station’s front desk. She was then whisked away to work with the Radford Road Neighbourhood Policing Team. Döndü also spent time with members from Birmingham branch at a variety of West Midlands police departments. This was co- ordinated by branch member Simon Barrett and branch Chair Andy Gregory. She visited a cannabis factory after a warrant

professionally, but also personally. Finally, a huge thank you to you all in

Nottingham and Birmingham for your fantastic support and hospitality - particularly to Gurmit Kaur. I truly felt I was part of the team! Needless to say – and going with the German saying “auf Wiedersehen” - I very much hope we will have the opportunity to meet again soon!”

Elections The current three year tenure

All Aboard! Devon branch members didn’t let rain put a damper on their latest adventure! A group of a dozen of them met at Colyton to take a ride on the Seaton Tram. A historic tram that runs over the track of the old Seaton railway that took London visitors from the main Waterloo line to the seaside. This section of track runs for three miles through the beautiful scenery of the Axe valley.The area is a birdwatchers’ delight. The tram terminates at the seaside town of Seaton - with its harbour, pebbly shoreline and attractive beach huts. Fourteen half scale replica classic trams, from all over the world, form the fleet

of the President and National Treasurer comes to an end at the National Council Meeting (NCM) on Saturday 17 May 2014 and elections will be held to fill the posts. Nominations are open to any Ordinary member whether serving or retired. Nominations for either post should be directed to the Secretary General at the following address: secretary-general@ipa-uk.org or The Secretary General, IPA, BSAC, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ. Nominations should be accompanied by a CV and personal statement. The closing date for nominations is: Saturday 19 April 2014.

All snug on the Seaton Tram

which is beautifully maintained. It’s well worth the visit. After a brief visit to the beach and a longer visit to the pub we returned on a single decker. The rain just added to the fun of the whole day. Come and try it. Graham Bulford , Devon Branch.

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