police world Edition 1 2013

IPA News

10 Region Clay Pigeon Drug Driving Survey Published The findings of the International Professional Commission (IPC) Drugs Driving Survey can be viewed by visiting: www.ipa-uk.org/News/IPA-Drug Driving-Survey- Results-Published IPC member Demetris Demetriou gave a presentation of his analysis of this survey at the XX IPA World Congress in Israel during September, 2012. Shoot 2012

Sussex Member Gets Creative to Raise Funds For well over forty years Sussex branch has been twinned with Rouen branch, Section France. The two branches have a strong relationship and visits are made on an annual basis. To raise branch funds, Rouen branch hold a market every September. Sheila Boniface, the wife of 11 Region and Sussex branch Secretary Adrian Boniface, reached out and offered her help - deciding to use her creative skills to produce items that could be sold at the market. Sheila spent many weeks knitting a fantastic variety of child friendly scarecrows. Her efforts were truly appreciated and offered a boost to Rouen's branch funds - making a total of 150 euros. Section UK has been awarded Gold Standard for its website. The IPA Website Awards were announced at the IPA World Congress in Eilat by the outgoing Chair of the International Cultural Commission, Julianna Papné Végső. Forty eight sections' websites were assessed. Gold merits for 2012 were awarded to the UK, Israel and Australia. Silver merits for 2012 were awarded to Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Sweden, Turkey & Ireland. Bronze merits for 2012 were awarded to United States, Netherlands, Canada, Greece, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Croatia & Hungary. Certificates were presented to the delegates from the Sections that had been awarded a Gold merit award. All Sections can display the award on their websites for one year and there will be an annual review thereafter. Assessment Criteria used is listed below: Service to members (e-mail distribution list etc.), clarity of the front page, useful links on the front page to lead members through the site, using search or survey engines, competitions , accessibility to other Sections (links). Use of graphics, interaction, current content (is the site up to date?), tradition (history of the Section or regions; photo of Arthur Troop on the site), regional involvement, is the site user friendly?, national tourist attractions, password (members only area).

Paul Reeves Was on Target

Paul Reeves is the 2012 winner of the 10 Region, Clay Pigeon Shoot. Paul was presented with the 'Dave Ross Trophy' (a trophy named in memory of IPA member Dave Ross ) by Dave’s widow Jane . Several IPA members and guests competed in the event which took place at 'Flambards Farm',

Jane Ross and Paul Reeves

Purleigh in Essex. The shoot was organised by 10 Region Secretary, Steve Hunt, who unfortunately had to be on duty - so missed out on the fun. Second place went to Pete Condon - Chair of 'K Branch. Pete was presented with a runners-up trophy by Graham Ferris of grahamsclayshoot.co.uk Fair weather steadied the aim of all competitors and the general atmosphere was of friendly competition. Winner of the 'could do better next time' trophy went to a guest of member Graham Hadley. This year’s event will take place on 29 September, 2013 for more details visit: www.ipa-uk.org/Event-Catalog/10- Region-IPA-Clay-Pigeon-Shoot/9583 or email 10region@ipa-uk.org

Sheila’s creations

Could do better next time

Graham Ferris and Pete Condon

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