police world Edition 1 2013

Police World The magazine of the International Police Association, Section UK

Contents Vol 58 No.1 2013

Editor Lee Hemmings e-mail: lee.hemmings@ipa-uk.org Deadline for article submission for edition 2 is 18 February, 2013. Dispatched early April, 2013. Advertising Michele Rai tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 e-mail: mail@ipa-uk.org General enquiries IPA, BSAC, Arthur Troop House, 1 Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 6AJ tel: (+44) 0115 981 3638 fax: (+44) 0115 981 3349 e-mail: mail@ipa-uk.org

Features 4 Working on Your Behalf News from the National Executive 5 A Trip to Jerusalem Fred Boyd reports from the 20th IPA World Congress 6 Take Ownership Guidance on how to upate your records 7 A Privilege in Poland Steve Bretherton attends the 20th Anniversary of Section Poland 8-9 Going the Extra Mile The latest news and updates from the Special Interest Groups 10 Shipshape and Bristol Fashion Phil Foster was delighted to witness the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant. 12 IPA -WPFG Bronze Partner Update 13 Herts Go Stateside 9 Region members visit Region 56, USA 14 Miles and Miles of Magical Memories in Morocco Neil Hallam tells of the latest Motorcycle Group adventure 15 What a Willkommen Craig Regan explains how a Branch trip proved his decision to join was correct

Printed by Bishops Printers, Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO6 1TR Membership In Section UK, the membership comprises police officers, members of the Special Constabulary, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), Scenes of Crimes Officers (SOCOs), or equivalent terminology; Investigating Officers and Members of Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary. The Section has a unique mixture of police personnel who are still serving, retired, or in some instances, who have voluntarily resigned from the police service.* *For details of who can join Section UK, go to www.ipa-uk.org/Join-Us Joining the IPA costs just £35 and annual renewal is £28. Visit the website to learn about our promotional offers. A guide to Region numbers 1 - Scotland 2 - Northern Ireland 3 - Northern England 4 - Wales 5 - Midlands 6 - Central London 7 - South West England 8 - East Anglia 9 - North West London, Beds & Herts 10 - North East London & Essex 11 - South London & South East England

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16 La Spezia Invitation

IPA members attend the 160th Anniversary of the Italian State Police

News 18 – 26 National News

A round up of the news from Section UK

28 International News

please contact the Editor: lee.hemmings@ipa-uk.org

International diary dates and more

Regulars 27 Competitions

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29 – 30 Classifieds

Adverts, special offers and notices

31 Diary dates

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Branch and regional events and dates

ISSN No: 0032-261X

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