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WELCOME to the first themed issueof Grapevine. We set out to ‘inspireand motivate’ you through ourarticles and I think we have donejust that. But it wasn’t all down tothe editorial team; thanks must goto those members who contributedpersonal and professional stories andpictures.
From providing specialist role models (page 3),developing innovative training for victims of domesticviolence (page 6) to the presentation of the BAWP awards(pages 10-11), to stories of personal development (page13) and being inspired through adversity (page 14) wehave a real cross section of stories.
Despite these times of austerity it was also encouragingto receive so many stories showcasing development andrecognition events, both nationally and internationally.Read about Bedfordshire’s ‘The art of being resilient’ intimes of change (page 4) and BAWP committee memberJulia Jaegar’s trip to assist the Kosovan Police set up theirown policewomen’s association (page 15).
Lastly I want to congratulate three new female chiefconstables who were appointed within as many weeks:Suzette Davenport, Gloucestershire; Justine Curran,Humberside and Debbie Simpson; Dorset. Very well doneto you all from everyone at BAWP!5 The theme of the Summer Issue will be ‘Flexible Working’– if you have an experience you want to share, or anunusual solution to finding reliable elder, child or even petcare please get in touch.
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BAWP Awards Presentation Luncheon and AGM with an evening seminar and networking event. MercureHolland House Hotel, Cardiff. Tuesday June 11.
IAWP Training Conference. Durban, South Africa.September 21-26. www.iawp2013.com
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IAWP Training Conference. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.September 28 – October 2.
Don’t forget in 2015 the BAWP are hosting the IAWPconference in Cardiff. Find out more on page 15 andadd August 23-27, 2015 to your diary.
NEWS
FEATURES
FROM THE EDITOR
From the President’s Desk 2
CBRN centre brings in the women 3
Arming women with the skills to be resilient to change 4
Thames Valley Women’s Network challenge pension rules 5
SOCA uses technology to share inspirational seminars 6
Kim is consummate professional 7
8 Bedfordshire Women’s
Network support men’s
health
Celebrating BAWP’s 25th
anniversary, presenting
the annual awards and a
Scottish Professional
Development Day
In the Spotlight Kent Police and Crime Commissioner AnnBarnes answers our questions
Personal DevelopmentDC Bronwen Powell shares why sheapplied for the Metropolitan PoliceService’s ‘Equip to Achieve’programme to help her careerprogress
Inspiring others to do something different
BAWP is to host 2015 IAWP Conference
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
NEWS2
BAWP has been celebrating the milestone of its25th year and its many significantachievements during this time, as well as theextraordinary progress of policing and the roleof women since 1987. However, it is probablyeven more important to look forward andensure we continue to grow as an associationand to develop our support for women inpolicing and our communities.
The 2012 BAWP award winners
are testimony to the great work
that continues across British
policing and I would like to take this
opportunity to congratulate each
and every one of you for your
outstanding achievements.
I look forward, as always, to
reading the many stories in this
edition that highlight the incredible
work of our members who provide
inspiration to us all. It is important
that we continue to share such
stories, be role models and, when
able, take the time to mentor
others. Doing so will provide
motivation and guidance to
colleagues and ultimately benefits
us all.
Finally, I was extremely
saddened by the terrible news
that Paul McKeever had passed
away. Paul was an inspiration to so
many of us – a thoughtful, kind,
supportive, dedicated professional.
He will be sorely missed. 9
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From the President’s Desk
From workshops toconferences, workinggroups to seminarsParwinder hasrepresented the BAWP ata wide range of differentevents in the past fewmonths. Here she sharessome of the highlights.
Gender Agenda 3 With the literature reviewcompleted Wendy Laverick haskicked off a round of focusgroups with women working inpolicing. The first took place atSussex Police’s ProfessionalDevelopment Day last month(January). It was an insightfulsession where officers and staff
shared both good practice andthe barriers they hadexperienced. A further two focusgroups are being held inFebruary at the UnisonConference in Liverpool and at aprofessional development dayorganised by NorthamptonshirePolice.
Flexible WorkingAn updated version of nationalflexible working guidance withexamples of flexible workingpatterns, will be launched inearly spring. I represented BAWPon the Flexible Working Groupchaired by Bedfordshire PoliceChief Constable Alf Hitchcock.Look out for a feature in thenext issue of Grapevine.
Where are the all the women?I watched our President CressidaDick take part in a panel debatelooking at whether women’sequality is a thing of the past.
You can watch a recording of it by visiting:http://www.britac.ac.uk/events/2012/Where_are_all_the_women.cfm
Mentor SchemeWith 15 mentors fully trainedand briefed, thanks to the Met’sLeadership Academy, I am nowmatching mentors withmentees. If you are a BAWPmember and think a mentor
could help you visit the BAWPwebsite for more information.The site also has a dedicatedforum for mentors to enablethem to share best practice. 9
NEWS FROM THE NATIONAL CO-ORDINATOR PARWINDER DALE
Follow Parwinder onTwitter @CoordBAWP(hashtag #BAWP) or findher on Facebook page:British Association forWomen in Policing
uParwinder was in the audiencewhen President Cressida Dicktook part in a panel debate
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CHIEF Inspector Patricia Foy is nolonger the lone female at the PoliceNational CBRN Centre.
The centre now has women down theranks from chief inspector to policeconstable equivalent across policing andhealth.
Inspector Janine Foxhall joined the teamin January proving the centre is committedto addressing the under representation ofwomen within specialist roles.
Head of Centre, Superintendent PaulGranger, said: “In order to inspire andmotivate staff both from within andpotential applicants to the centre, it is
important that we are representative of allparts of society. A diverse workforce notonly assists to inspire a broader client baseand our own staff, but also is an essentialelement in any modern organisation.”5 The Police National CBRN Centre leads
the UK’s multi-agency preparations forresponding to Chemical, Biological,Radiological and Nuclear attacks. 9
PROVIDING SPECIALISTROLE MODELS
Tragic death ofPolice FederationchairmanBAWP member and supporter PaulMcKeever, chair of the PoliceFederation of England and Wales, diedsuddenly last month (January).
Paul died two weeks before he wasdue to retire, aged 57.
He had been a member of the BAWPannual awards judging panel for thepast two years and had securedrecognition for colleagues working tosupport and inspire others.
BAWP secretary Carolyn Williamsonknew Paul and said: “Paul’s suddendeath was a great shock to me, as itwas to many others. I shall rememberhim as a great supporter of diversityand a terrific orator. This year’sFederation Conference will seem a littleempty without him.”5 See also President’s Comment onpage 1 9
Together we can FIVE sets of speakers took to the stageto inspire and amuse StaffordshirePolice officers and staff at an eventorganised by four of their staff supportassociations.
Pictured from left: Stephanie Yorathfrom the Victoria Climbe Foundation,local charity worker Diana Scott MBE,trainer, coach and mentor Diane Lowe,Tarka L’Herpiniere, who with wife Katie-Jane (pictured far right) conquered andsurvived the Gobi desert, Justine Hardywho works with Kashmir men andwomen ravaged by the sights andsounds of conflict and Mor Dioum alsofrom the Victoria Climbe Foundation. 9
INBRIEF
THE Disabled Police Association haspledged to act like a ‘critical friend’ to the police service.
It aims to support officers and staff withdisabilities by representing them, and local staffdisability groups, and promoting equal opportunities.
The association re-launched in November 2012with an event hosted at the House of Lords.
It receives no funding to carry out its work, something the Chair Rob Gurney says is a‘great shame’. “We have a huge number of challenges to overcome relating to disability inthe workplace. However we are reliant on the goodwill of our members and the support ofthose that can spare time to help,” he added. 9
Find out more about the DPA by visiting its website (which is provided at nocost by a former disabled police officer) www.disabledpolice.info
Pictured: (fromleft): InspectorJanine Foxhall,EuropeanProjects; ChiefInspectorPatricia Foy,Head ofOperations andExercising;Sergeant JoannePrice, TrainingTeam Leaderand ParamedicSally Taylor,Trainer
Association to support andchampion disabled staff
NEWS4
A DEVELOPMENT dayorganised by theBedfordshire NetworkingOrganisation for Women(NOW), along withsupport groups fromCambridgeshire andHertfordshire, showedstaff how to deal withchange.
‘The Art of Being Resilient’attracted more than 140 peoplefrom across the three forces.Colleagues fromNorthamptonshire also attended.
The event was facilitated byDiane Lowe, a retired seniorpolice officer and a NPIA trainer.It included workshops and akeynote speech from AndyWhittaker, co-author of The Artof Being Brilliant, as well as talksfrom Cambridgeshire ChiefConstable Simon Parr,Hertfordshire ACC Alison Roome-Gifford and Detective ChiefSuperintendent Clare Simonfrom Bedfordshire Police.
Chair of NOW, Abbey Cobbett,
said: “The day was an excellentopportunity to focus on how tomanage change and deal withpressure, which is more relevantnow than ever. The feedback wehave received so far fromparticipants has been excellent,with everyone getting somethingout of it.”
Bedfordshire Armed PolicingUnit Sergeant James Gaita wentalong and would encourage
other men to follow his lead.“Every workshop was brilliantlydelivered and valuable to anyonewith an interest in their owndevelopment, whatever thepersonal circumstances. I wouldencourage more men to considerattending further opportunitieslike these, and to quote anotherman in a minority, not to wait forsome other person or someother time.”
James said he “particularlyenjoyed” Andy Whittaker’s talkwhich he described as “refreshingand very funny”. He said: “Havingread the book it was great tohear Andy expand on some of hisconcepts. On the notion of ‘younever really learn to swear, untilyou learn to drive’, I wasinterested to know that makingsmall animal noises can preventrapidly rising blood pressure!”
Delegates were also able tovisit information stands andspeak to advisors on hand fromthe Occupational Health Units,as well as other associatedcharities and health serviceproviders. 9
DEVELOPMENT DAY SUCCESS“I particularlyenjoyed AndyWhittaker’s talkwhich wasrefreshing and very funny”
Above: From left to right AbbeyCobbett (NOW Chair),Inspector Fran Jones (FusionChair, Cambridgeshire),Carolyn Williamson (BAWPSecretary) and Chief InspectorJulie Wheatley (Engage Chair,Hertfordshire)
Pictures from the event
FacilitatorDiane Lowe
Chief Constable Simon Parr
Andy Whittaker
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MEMBERS of Thames ValleyWomen’s Network have prompteda change in the force’s maternitypolicy after an officer had herretirement date put back by fivemonths following maternity leave.
The force had increased her length ofservice to cover the time she was onentitled maternity leave, despite the factshe was on statutory maternity pay andhad continued to pay her pension.
The move also meant the officer didn’tget the pay increment she was entitled to.
Inspector Penny MacKenzie from thenetwork was soon on the case. “Afterseveral months of conversations with HR,payroll and the finance department, we
received a positive answer. The HomeOffice has confirmed TVP should apply achange to allow the first 52 weeks ofmaternity leave to count towards anofficer’s service. What’s more, they haveagreed to backdate it to October 5, 2008.”
The payroll department has alreadystarted to work out who is affected and hopes to correct the dates over thecoming months.
5 The force has set up a Maternity BuddyScheme to support women before,during and after maternity leave. Thereare already 40 buddies on the booksready to be matched to officers andstaff. 9
Banishing the pension blues Gloucestershirerecruits Suzette as chief SUZETTEDavenport hasbecome the firstfemale chiefconstable ofGloucestershirePolice.
The ex-vicepresident ofBAWP takes upher post inFebruary after being chosen over threeother candidates for the role by thenew Police and Crime CommissionerMartin Surl.
Suzette, who helped lead BAWP foreight years, said she was “absolutelythrilled to have been selected”. Sheadded: “Gloucestershire is a really goodforce with a good reputation and I amlooking forward to getting started andworking with the Commissioner,Martin Surl. As ever I will be sad toleave another good force in Northantswhere I have thoroughly enjoyedworking with some really talentedpeople and learned a lot.” 9
Tackling violenceagainst women TWO new laws which give victimsextra protection against stalking havebeen introduced.
The specific criminal offences ofstalking, and stalking involving fear ofviolence or distress came into force atthe end of last year (2012) alongsideadditional police search powers.
The Government has also pledgedextra support to tackle violence againstwomen including a £150,000 fund forDomestic Homicide Reviews, £50,000funding to support frontline agenciestackling Female Genital Mutilation andthe re-launch of the Teenage RapePrevention campaign. 9
INBRIEF
A WEST Midlands Police Equalityand Diversity officer has beenrecognised internationally for heroutstanding contribution tofurthering diversity and equality.
Naila Suleman who works inthe corporate human resourcesteam, picked up the 2012 PeterRobertson Award at a glitteringceremony in New York City.
The award recognises ‘unsungheroes’ across the globe whohave demonstrated acommitment and dedication tofurthering diversity inorganisations, championing therights of all employees.
To win the award, thecandidate had to be judged tohave fully understood the value that diversityand equality bring to their organisations,whilst demonstrating a personal and
professional interest to the subject. Naila was selected as joint winner along
with Louise Sheppard, Vice President of EqualOpportunity at Prudential.
Several of the projects Naila has workedon over 13 years caught theattention of the awards panel. Thisincluded ‘Organising Mosaic’s Worldof Work’ which helps young Muslimsliving in deprived areas becomefamiliar with the workingenvironment and a role-modelbased development programme forBME staff.
Naila said: “Since hearing aboutPeter Robertson I am greatly inspiredto continue on this journey. Meetingsenior leaders at the Global diversityforum in New York made me realise
that diversity and inclusion is increasing inimportance for all organisations across the globe.” 9
NAILA GOES TO BIG APPLE TO COLLECT AWARD
Naila Sulemanreceived her awardfrom Julio APortalatin, Presidentand CEO of MercerNetworks who co-ordinate the awards
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Lest we forget...
SOCA staff based at four different sites were able to watch an inspirationallunchtime seminar being held miles away in London, thanks to the use ofvideo conferencing technology.
Women working at Calder, Birmingham and Bristol heard Siobhan Benita speak to theircolleagues at the Spring Gardens office in London.
Siobhan, an ex-senior civil servant, ran for London Mayor last summer as an independentcandidate against Boris Johnson and Ken Livingstone. In her seminar she shared with SOCA staffthe challenges she faced through the campaign – not least getting the exposure she needed inthe media.
Chair of SOCA’s Gender Group, Hilary Clarkson, was in the audience and says what sheremembers most about Siobhan’s seminar was her comment about achieving what earlier inher career had seemed the unachievable. “She recalled to us that standing against KenLivingstone and Boris Johnson seemed an impossible, ridiculous, suggestion by friends. However,Siobhan had stood back, thought it through and broke it down into realistic chunks. She gathered,reliable, truly supportive friends around her who were prepared to assist her campaign. Howeverit was her passion for the population of London and desire to fairly represent residents that drove her,” said Hilary.
“Siobhan told us that she believes she has come away a stronger person. She urged us all to ‘think the unthinkable’ and be prepared toconsider all opportunities that come along, however wacky they may appear.” 9
Inspiring staff across the country thanks to technology
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
HELP DV VICTIMS
VICTIMS of domestic violence havetaken part in a force sponsoredSpringboard development programmeto help them turn their lives around.
Eight women joined the first course, whichwas organised by Local Area Training Officer PatMiller.
Pat, who secured the funding and approvalfrom the Chief Constable Sara Thornton, said:
“Women who attended this course had tohave left the abuse and be living in safeaccommodation. It was crucial that they wereready to step away from being a victim andwanted to the gain the skills to get on with their lives.”
Chief Executive of the SpringboardConsultancy Jenny Daisley, says this is the firstever Springboard Women’s developmentprogramme run specifically for victims ofdomestic violence. “When Thames Valley Policeapproached us about it we worked co-operatively with their expertise and ourprogramme. We are pleased that thisexperimental pilot programme has gone so well,” she said. 9
EVERY UK female police officer who has died while on duty since1944 has been recorded on The Police Roll of Honour Trust website.
The website gives details, and where possible photographs, of all 54 women.It is maintained by members of the Board of Trustees for the Police Memorial Trust
and also features a list of the male officers who have lost their lives. Four of the eight Board representatives have family members listed on one of the
Rolls of Honour. Trust Chairman Sydney MacKay, father of Nina MacKay who wasmurdered in 1997, says the website has been put together to act as a centralpermanent record of all officers who have fallen in the line of duty.
He added: “To them we all owe an immense debt of gratitude and a firm resolvenever to forget their sacrifice.”
Members of the Board continue to research ‘on duty’ deaths to ensure all officers are included. 9
Siobhan shared her campaignstory with SOCA staff
Visit the
website at:
www.policememorial.or
g.uk and select ‘Female
Officers Roll of Honour’
from the ‘Roll of Honour’
drop down menu.
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Tayside toHumberside JUSTINE Curranwill become thefirst female chiefconstable ofHumbersidePolice when shetakes on the rolein April.
She iscurrently chiefconstable of Tayside Police which willbe merged with seven other forces intoa single Scottish police service led byStephen House.
Justine, who has four yearsexperience at the helm in Tayside andhas served with Greater ManchesterPolice and Merseyside Police, says shelooks forward to moving to theHumberside area with her family. Shedescribes her new role as an “importantand challenging role”. 9
Debbie gets top job at DorsetDEBBIE Simpson,acting chiefconstable atDorset Police, isset to take onthe role on apermanent basis.
She hadpreviously beenassistant andthen deputychief constable after transferring fromDevon and Cornwall Police in 2008.
Her roots are with BedfordshirePolice where she served in uniform andCID rising through the ranks to becomeHead of CID.
In 2004 she led the UK PoliceService’s response for international aidto the Tsunami disaster abroad.
Debbie is currently the ACPO leadfor Disaster Victim Identification andthe Forensic lead for Pathology. 9
INBRIEF
A METROPOLITAN Police Servicechief inspector has been publicallypraised for her professionalism, anddedication to her job despitesuffering from a brain tumour forthe past two years.
Kim Botting has balanced both hertreatment and work responsibilities toensure she has taken only the minimumamount of time off on sick leave.
Working in the Traffic Criminal Justicedepartment Kim has thrown herself into adifficult year. She has maintained 65,000cases per year in a new traffic courtstructure and also supported the HomeOffice in proposals to extend the principlesof the London Traffic Courts to the entirecountry. On top of this she has successfullyre-organised to a five multi-court structure.
In between work Kim has been receivingtreatment for a benign brain tumour, whichwas only diagnosed two years ago. “I hadbeen in excruciating pain for four yearsgoing backwards and forwards to the dentistand hospitals as they thought it was myteeth. I have had no end of people lookingat me. It was a relief when I was given anMRI scan on my brain and was finallydiagnosed with a large brain tumour,” saidKim.
Kim underwent a six-hour operation tohave the tumour removed and says sheowes her life to one of the country’s topbrain surgeons Mr Neil Kitchen. “I am in aweof the man and his team at the Institute of
Neurology and Neurosurgery in QueenSquare, London. He saved my life as if Ihadn’t had it taken out I would havehaemorrhaged and be dead by now,” addedKim.
As the Metropolitan Police Service’slongest serving female police officer with 38years service in all, Kim says she will beready to retire in March this year aged 56.“It has been hard work getting the balance
right. Coping with theillness was nothingcompared to thechallenges of workingwhile bringing up fourchildren. I could havebought another housewith the amount I havespent on childcare overthe years.”
Kim’s husbandMichaelserved in theMet for 30years, beforeretiring for ajob withBritishTransportPolice. Kimand Mike havebeen marriedfor 36 yearsand have fourchildren. Theeldestdaughter Lara,26, is now alsoa serving Met
officer, Jade is 21, Faye is 18 and Liam is 14. Kim has been described by colleagues as
a ‘consummate professional’ and someonewho ‘lives and breathes policing’. Shereceived the ‘Commitment toProfessionalism whilst OvercomingAdversity’ award last December at theCommissioner’s Total Policing Awardceremony. Her citation added: “Kimmaintains a demanding workload,continuing to show energy anddetermination, and is a role model tocolleagues.” 9
KIM IS CONSUMMATEPROFESSIONAL
Kim receiving her award fromCommissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe
It has been
hard work getting
the balance right.
Coping with
the illness was
nothing compared
to the challenges
of working while
bringing up four
children.
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BEDFORDSHIRE’s Police’sNetworking Organisationfor Women has beenraising awareness ofmen’s health as part of aregular series ofinspirational interviews.
The network shares storiesabout female police officers andstaff in a bid to inspire andmotivate others and provide rolemodels.
But in November last year, tomark International Men’s Day,they highlighted the story of PCNathan Peters, who is currentlybattling cancer.
His story encouraged manycolleagues to join the 115-strong Bedfordshire Police
Movember team to grow amoustache to raise funds andawareness of prostate andtesticular cancer.
Nathan, 27, was diagnosedwith testicular cancer in early2012 and is currently receivingtreatment at NorthamptonGeneral Hospital.
He said: “Finding out that youhave cancer is quitepossibly the scariest thingin the world. But I havebeen completelyoverwhelmed by all of thesupport that I havereceived, which has reallyhelped me to remainpositive while I undergomy treatment.
“Movember is a greatcause and it is soimportant that people areeducated about men’shealth issues and how toidentify cancer. It’s notsomething at my age you thinkabout, but I was shocked to findout testicular cancer is the mostcommon cancer affecting 16 to34-year-old men. I was like most
men in feeling embarrassed ingoing to the doctor and I knowsome people might try andpretend it’s not happening, butit’s so important to get thesethings checked out.
In my case I suffered a terrible
pain while on duty back in April2012, I was lucky as noteveryone suffers pain andtherefore might not find a lumpunless they check themselvesregularly. It sounds strange to
say, but I am so thankful for thatpain.
“When I went to the doctorhe wasn’t sure if it was just acyst and told me to come backif it got more painful or anybigger. After a few weeks as the
lump grew and gotharder the doctorconfirmed it was cancer.I had an operation toremove my testicle inMay, but by July I hadraised blood levels andin September a biopsyrevealed the cancer hadspread and I decided toundergo chemotherapy.I was really disappointedas I was feeling like I wasgetting back to fullfitness, but I feel like I
have a lot on my side beingyoung and previously fit andhealthy.
“I am undergoingchemotherapy which is reallyhard going. It leaves you so tired
and your immune system solow, as the chemo also kills allyour infection fighting whiteblood cells. I was recentlyhospitalised, but I’m fightingback and I’m pleased with howwell I am now recovering.
“One of the side effects of mytreatment is that I’ve lost myhair, which is quite upsetting,but my housemates have beenamazing at helping me toremain positive. They have allshaved their heads in support ofme losing my hair and have setup a Just Giving website to raisemoney for Orchid Cancer, amen’s cancer charity.
“One thing my cancer hasmade me realise is how lucky Iam to be surrounded by suchgreat friends, girlfriend, familyand colleagues.”
5 Each year in the UK, around2,100 men are diagnosed withtesticular cancer and thisnumber is increasing each yearworldwide. 9
Find out more on theOrchard Charity website:http://www.orchid-cancer.org.uk/
pNathan (pictured front rowsecond left) with his sister, mumand dad and members of theBedfordshire Police Movemberteam
pNOW Chair Abbey Cobbett (wearing the sash) with Chief ConstableAlf Hitchcock to her left and Nathan Peters to her right
Nathan chosen as network’s inspirational interviewee
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FEATURE
Happy 25th Anniversary BAWP
March 1, 1987 Tina Martin organisedinaugural meeting over lunch inChesterfield.
April 26, 1987 First formal meeting,attended by 11 women, with sixapologies.
September 1988 Group of eightwomen and one man attended IAWPconference, New York. Tina was awarded‘International Officer of the Year’ byIAWP.
1988 BAWP affiliated to IAWP
1989 European Network forPolicewomen formed
1996 BAWP hosted 34th IAWPConference in Birmingham, the first tobe held outside North America.
1997 CommanderJudy Davison, City ofLondon Police, electedas first president.
2000 First grant awarded by HomeOffice. First part time national co-ordinator, Irene Divine, appointed
ACC Julie Spence, Thames Valley Police,elected president.
2001 Gender Agenda launched andwidely accepted by HMIC, Home Officeand other bodies.
2002 BAWP provided a contingent inthe Queen’s Golden Jubilee Services’Parade.
2005 BAWP hosted its second IAWPConference in Leeds.Liz Owsley appointedas first full timenational co-ordinator.
2006 Gender Agenda 2 launched andsupported by Home Office.
2007 20thanniversaryreception inHouse of Lords.BAWP organisedthe SeniorWomen inPolicingConference inBirmingham.
2008 BAWP again organised the SeniorWomen in Policing Conference followingthe previous year’s success
2010 Home Officegrant withdrawnwith a loss of£100,000. AssistantCommissionerCressida Dick,Metropolitan PoliceService, electedpresident
2012 25th anniversary and work in hand on Gender Agenda 3.
Irene Divine
MEMBERS from across the UK gathered at the Scottish Parliament
buildings in Edinburgh in November to mark a quarter of a century of
BAWP activity.
The evening reception was sponsored by Lothian and Borders Police
and hosted by David Stewart, MSP.
The guests included award winners, several Members of the Scottish
Parliament, and local police officers and staff. They listened to speeches
by David Stewart, BAWP President Cressida Dick and Lothian and Borders
DCC Steve Allen.
There was a small exhibition illustrating the history of BAWP.
BAWP Secretary Carolyn Williamson, one of the association’s founding
members, was at the celebration. She said: “It was a truly worthy event
to mark our 25 years of working for women in policing, and we have
received many appreciative comments from those who attended.” 9
BAWP KEY MILESTONES
Reception was held at theScottish Parliament
AWARDS 10
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AWARD WINNERS AND SPONSORS
THE winners of this year’s BAWPawards gathered in Edinburgh inNovember to be presented withtheir trophies.
The event was compered by one of thetwo organisers, Julia Jaeger, over acelebratory lunch at the city’s George Hotel.
Many of the sponsors were representedat the ceremony showing theircommitment and support for BAWP. ChiefExecutive of the Springboard ConsultancyJenny Daisley who sponsored the mentoringaward, said: “All of these awards recognise inone way or another how women working in
the British police achieve and contributesomething outstanding. We know LoisStanger, who won the mentoring award, asshe is licensed to deliver our Spring Forwardprogramme so we are pleased to see hergetting well deserved recognition.”
Praise for the event came from far andwide with DCI Gill Murray saying it“inspired” her and helped her focus on herimpending DCI board, which she has sincebeen successful in.
Victoria Breakley said she found the eventhumbling. “I felt in awe of some of mypolice colleagues who have achieved great
things. The atmosphere was celebratory andmade me realise that we all play a big partin policing, whether we are officers orsupport staff,” she added.
The winners and their guests were invitedto help celebrate BAWP’s 25th Anniversaryat the Scottish Parliament buildings thatevening – see page 8. The Scottish Women’sDevelopment Forum annual conference wasalso on offer the next day for those stayingovernight in Edinburgh.
5 Photographs from the event are availableto view on BAWP’s Facebook page.
BAWP sixth annual aw
Officer of the Year – Sgt Kym Jones, West Midlands PoliceSponsored by Police Mutual
Bravery – PCs Shona Beattie and Katie Deas, Tayside PoliceSponsored by Cooneen, Watts and Stone
Community Service – PC Raquel Robinson, Police Service of Northern Ireland Sponsored by Hanson Wealth
Excellence in Performance – Sgt Joanne Caffrey, Cumbria Constabulary Sponsored by W.L.Gore and Associates
Leadership – DCI Shabnam Chaudhri, Metropolitan Police ServiceSponsored by Police Healthcare Scheme
Mentoring – Lois Stanger, West Midlands PoliceSponsored by the Springboard Consultancy
Police Staff Achievement – Amy Parsons, StaffordshirePolice Sponsored by Unison
Special Recognition – Insps Greg Lambert and Mark Morgan,Merseyside Police
Contribution to Overseas Policing – Janice McLean,Metropolitan Police Service Sponsored by Department forInternational Development.
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WORKING TOGETHER
Scottish Women’s DevelopmentForum – Annual Conference
THE future of those working in the newsingle Scottish police force was top ofthe agenda at a one-day conferencemany award winners and their guestsattended the day after the awards.
The force’s first chief constable, Stephen Houseused his speaking slot as an opportunity toredress what he said were inaccurate stories inthe media about police staff cuts totalling 3,000.He explained the cuts would be much less andbased on an entirely voluntary basis – throughvoluntary redundancy and early retirements.
Kenny MacAskill MSP, Cabinet Secretary forJustice, said how important he believes it is toensure the new service still retains arepresentative workforce. “A better genderbalance within the Scottish Police Service willenhance service delivery. It is not just the right ormoral thing to do, it is essential if we are todeliver the benefits of reform. A diverse policeservice will give us access to a broad range ofskills, experience, education and culture,” he said.
There are now ten per cent more femaleofficers within the service than ten years ago –with women making up 28 per cent of officers.This is something ACC Angela Wilson, chair of theSWDF, who opened the conference, said was tobe celebrated.
The 150 delegates also heard from DeputyChief Constable Steve Allen from Lothian andBorders Police, could attend workshops onassertiveness, coaching and motivation and wereable to quiz a panel of senior officers and staff onissues from workplace stress to police staffstructures. 9
wards 2012
President’s Award – Julie Nesbit, Police Federation for England and Wales
BAWP Silver Anniversary Award – Scottish Women’sDevelopment Forum Coaching and Mentoring Sub-Group
Lifetime Achievement Award – DCC Judith Gillespie, PoliceService of Northern Ireland; DC Lorna Wood, Metropolitan Police Service(rtd) and Chief Officer Lorraine Woolley, Metropolitan Police SpecialConstabulary Sponsored by Ladycare
P 2012 Annuald Winners
Some of the award winners from left: Sgt Joanne Caffrey, Lois Stanger, LornaWood, PC Katie Deas, President Cressida Dick presenting Sergeant Kym Jones withher Officer of the Year award, PC Shona Beattie, DCI Shabnam Chaudhri andWilma Canning, Tayside Police.
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QWhat did you want to bewhen you were growingup?
I’ve always had a drive to be a public servantand the need to make a difference. I’vealways been a fan of public speaking andstill tread the boards now as part of mylocal drama group. I originally thought of acareer in law, but it didn’t work out thatway.
QWho has been yourgreatest inspiration or role model and why?
I have to put this down to my Dad, Jack. Heinstilled in me a public service ethos and a‘can do’ attitude. I also believe in giving backto society. I am who I am because of him.
QWhat is the mostmemorable moment ofyour career to date?
It has to be the 15 November 2012 andthat moment on the platform when myname was announced as the winner of theKent Police and Crime Commissionerelection. It was such a fantastic feeling and Iam indebted to my family and a small bandof friends who helped me. I can never everrepay them.
The odds were against me as Kent is aConservative county. I was humbled by thescale of the vote and the confidence localpeople have shown in me. Now there is oneperson who is the link between the police,the people and our local communities. It hasbeen a whirlwind so far.
QWhat barriers to successhave you come acrossand how did you dealwith them?
Standing as an independent candidate wasvery challenging. I was also facing stiffcompetition from the political machinery ofthe political parties in Kent. I think, for me, Ijust really got stuck in and put my heart andsoul into my election campaign.
I’m not a politician and stood on aplatform of no party politics and no
privatisation of Kent Police. I will not be thebureaucrat, beavering away at my deskduring my term of office. I want tounderstand exactly what the local problemsare and to do that, I have got to get to the‘nuts and bolts’ and that’s being out on thefrontline with the people. I will be out of myoffice more than I am in it, talking to thepeople of Kent.
QHow have you achieveda satisfactory work/lifebalance?
Ask my husband – his work and life balanceis worse than mine! My home life is veryimportant to me as I love being with myfriends, family and my two dogs so it’simportant that there is a compromise. You’llhave to guess which one of us compromises.
It’s been extremely busy but I am lovingevery minute of it. I’m three months intothe role and so far I’ve kept my promise ofbeing out of the office more than I am in it.I’ve been taking my Ann Force 1 bus acrossthe county to listen to public priorities andconcerns. It’s difficult as you’re juggling somany things.
I’m just about to finish consulting on myPolice and Crime Plan that sets out mypriorities for the year and also agreeing mybudget. These are big decisions that I’ve hadto make very quickly.
QWhat advice would yougive to an ambitiousnew officer or memberof police staff?
It’s all about the people, people, people. Thepeople of Kent are my number one priority
– no-one and nothing else and I think thatofficers should follow that same rule. This isabout every family and community theyserve.
You can’t go wrong if you listen to thepublic and to go with your gut instinct.Never forget it’s an honour to be an officerand the public should always be at theforefront of everything they do.
QWhat three wordsdescribe yourpersonality?
Forthright and inventive and loyal and Idon’t take myself too seriously, I am veryserious about my job as Kent Police andCrime Commissioner though.
QWhat are your vices?
I’m impatient with bureaucracy and peoplewho put their own needs before the needsof the people they serve.
QWhere is your favouriteholiday destination andwhy?
Kenya. My veterinary surgeon husband wasbrought up there, so it’s like going home forhim when we go on safari there. Nearer tohome it has to be the river Nailbourne nearmy home in Lyminge. It’s so serene and ajoy to walk along. It makes me realise justhow lucky I am to live in Kent.
QWhere do you seeyourself in five yearstime?
Who knows – five years ago I would neverhave thought I would have fought anelection and achieved the success I haveagainst all the odds.
I did observe to my family that it’s ashame I didn’t start all of this earlier. I couldbe Prime Minister by now. My husbandgroaned, put his head in his hands. andmuttered.
But whatever happens in the future I willremain a Liverpool fan – no questionsasked!
Meet ANN BARNES –Kent Police and Crime Commissioner…
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Keep going, you’ll get there in the end
ONE officer’s experience of working as a family liaison officer during the 7/7London bombings is being used to help to develop crisis support workers inWales.
PC Krishna Chauhan, who is now a neighbourhood officer for Gwent Police, worked for theMetropolitan Police Service when the bombings took place. She was deployed to support thefamily of a Mauritian national who was on the underground at the time of one of the explosions.
It was this personal experience she was asked to share with members of the Crisis SupportWorker Scheme, a joint enterprise between Gwent Police and the local authorities ofMonmouthshire, Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.
The group was made up of a mix of local authority emergency planning officers, crisis supportworkers and police personnel.
“I hope my input not only assisted in the ongoing development of the scheme, but also helped todevelop the skills of those involved in the Crisis Support Scheme,” said Krishna. “Family liaison work is a real passion of mine andsomething I continue to do alongside my day job with Gwent Police,” she added. 9
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Sharing skills to help others
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Equip to Achieve is theMetropolitan Police Service’sintensive one-year developmentprogramme for ethnic minoritypolice officers from constable up toand including chief inspector rank.It is designed to identify anddevelop talent and an officer’scompetencies, skills and experienceto compete for and succeed in thenational assessment process forthe High Potential Developmentscheme (HPDS).
Participants benefit from personal andleadership development, one-to-onecoaching, mentoring and career planningsupport. It is also part of a broader positiveaction strategy to improve representationand diversity in the service.
DC Bronwen Powell joined the Met Policein 2005 when she was 27 years old, hereexplains why she applied for the Equip toAchieve programme and what she hasalready done to help herself progress.
“Like many women I spent the first fewyears of my service feeling as though I had toprove myself twice over, worried that othersthought I had been given an easier time ofthings because of my sex and the fact I ammixed race. I was also anxious to attain thatall important level of credibility among mypeers. I struggled to gain confidence, but overthe years have gradually learned not to be sohard on myself.
I currently work in the SapphireCommand which is Europe’s largest sexcrime investigation unit. I decided to applyfor Equip to Achieve because I wanted thesupport and structure of a careerdevelopment programme to help me toreach my potential and allow me theopportunity to work in a variety ofdisciplines.
I was selected to take part at the end oflast year. I am about to begin my leadershipand management qualification on the
programme. I believe the best leaders arethose who help you to identify and nurturethe latent talent within. Surely building astrong team around you and leaving alasting legacy of learning and continuousimprovement is the best means ofachieving success?
A member of my cohort recentlyconfided in me that as he was the youngestin service he felt everyone had so muchmore experience. Having been in thisposition before, I pointed out to him that ifhe were to turn this on its head, surely hehad recognised his potential earlier than anyone of us? With all our service andexperience we were in fact the ones thatwere slow on the uptake.
I once heard Lynne Owens speak about“going where you are wanted” and seizingopportunities when they arise. I did that lastyear by joining the International LiaisonUnit on the Olympics Command. At thetime many thought it wasn’t a suitable jobfor a detective. However, I have gained skillsand experience in networking, diplomacy,and negotiation by being part of a multi-agency team. I look back on my London2012 experience with pride. I was alsoseconded to the US Embassy’s JointOperations Centre, working alongside theSecret Service, FBI and Homeland Security.
Next to my desk is a card with the words,“Keep going, you’ll get there in the end.” Butyou have to really want it. 9
DC Bronwen Powell
PC KrishnaChauhan
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SURREY Police’s Head ofCrime Scene Services MariaO’Brien and friends havepledged to raise as muchmoney as they can forMacmillan Cancer Support in 2013.
Maria, who was diagnosed withHodgkin’s Lymphoma on ChristmasEve, has pulled together a smallfundraising team:WorldWarC.
The group have already had aDryathlon January (with no alcoholor chocolate), plan to run a 10K race, skydives, walk 60k and evenhold head shaving parties in a bid to raise a minimum of £5000within the year.
For Maria it has given her something positive to focus on whileshe goes through treatment for her illness. “Being diagnosed withcancer can be the most terrifying prospect for many people, even
though I had an idea that mysymptoms could indicate I hadHodgkin’s Lymphoma I was notexpecting the diagnosis,” said Maria. “I have thrown myself into setting upteam WorldWarC and fundraising forMacmillan Cancer Support as a way tokeep my life as normal as possible. I amtraining for one event at a time andtaking each day as it comes. Withoutdoubt the phenomenal support that Ihave received from my partner, family,friends and work has helped me to
come to terms with, and to respond to this with a positive outlook.”She added. 9
TURNING A NEGATIVE INTO A POSITIVE
Maria (front right with white top)and friends white water rafting
Take a chance anddo somethingdifferentA DERBYSHIRE Constabulary EmployeeRelations Manager swapped two legs forfour when she set herself a personalchallenge to learn to ride a horse.
Nicola Smith made the decision to trysomething new when she hit the big 50 and hasnot looked back. “As well as being proud of myself,my kids – who are also very active and havephysical lifestyles – are proud that their mum, atthis age, has got to grips with something totallynew,” said Nicola. She also believes the new hobbyhelps her with her day job too. “I have found itgreat to do something that is both mentally andphysically demanding. By having to concentrate onthe skills needed to ride I can switch off andproperly relax when I am off work so returnrefreshed.” 9
Cheshire Police seek lady divasCHESHIRE Police are seeking volunteers to compete in a ladies onlytriathlon in memory of the fallen GMP officers, Fiona Bone andNicola Hughes.
Sergeant Amanda Shaw is callingfor ladies to join her in the ChesterTriathlon, Deva Divas, which will beheld on the Chester Meadows onSunday July, 21, 2013.
“It is an opportunity to dosomething meaningful whilstsetting a goal to get fit andcompete in an event,” said Amanda.
This short distance ladies onlyrace is now a well-known, popularevent which, in 2009, won the coveted British Triathlon, “Event of the Year” award. Itwill feature a 750 metre swim, 25 kilometre bike ride and a five kilometre run.
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Nicola on a riding holiday in Wales with herhusband Peter, this was the first time he had everbeen on a horse
Find out more about WorldWarC and read Maria’s blog about her personal journey by visiting:www.spanglefish.com/worldwarc and donate atwww.justgiving.com/teams/Wordwarc
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FEMALE police officers fromacross the world will bedescending upon Cardiff inAugust 2015 to celebrate acentenary of involvement in UKand international policing.
BAWP Secretary Carolyn Williamsonand committee member Julia Jaegerwon the bid to stage the five-day event last September atthe 2012 IAWP conferencein St John’s,Newfoundland,
The pair will besupported by SouthWales Police, inparticular InspectorNicky Flower whowon the BAWP andthen IAWP award for Coaching andMentoring in 2011.
Nicky and colleagues will be providing
the local support and knowledge,building the website and providing bookkeeping facilities.
The conference will be held in theheart of Cardiff at the Motorpoint Arena,which is within walking distance of awide range of hotels and shops.
With 60 delegates already registeredas part of an ‘early bird’ rate
offered at the 2012 IAWPConference Carolynsays it “promises to bea fabulous event”. Sheadded: “We hope thatmany British delegates
will be able to takeadvantage of theevent returning tothe UK and join usfor all, or some of
the five days. So take note of the dates:August 23-27, 2015.” 9
BAWP to host international conference
History volunteerneededARE you interested in police history?Could you produce a souvenir bookletfor the 2015 conference and help set upan exhibition of UK and internationalpolicewomen? Then the conferenceorganisers need your help.
“The conference celebrates the 100thanniversary of founding the IAWP andalso 100 years of policewomen in theUK. Consequently we want to record thismomentous achievement. The IAWPhave an historian to work with and theSouth Wales Police museum curator willhelp too, but we need a leader for thisimportant portfolio,” said Julia Jaeger.
Interested? Contact Julia by email on:[email protected]
BAWP committeemember Julia Jaegarvisited Kosovo inNovember to help set upa staff association forfemale police officers.
She had been invited to thecountry by the UN Women’soffice through her role withinthe International Association ofWomen Police (IAWP), and asan ‘international expert’.
The United Nations has beenworking in the country since the1990s. One of their roles hasbeen to redevelop andmodernise the police service,bringing in women for the firsttime. But a recent report bytheir Gender Equality Officedidn’t bring good news said Julia.“The number of women leavingthe police was double thenumber of male officers leaving.It was clear something neededto be done to stem the flow,which was why the idea ofsetting up a staff association for
policewomen was born.”“This was a very new concept
for the country as they don’thave any sort of associations atall. So I knew I had a lot of workto do in a short time. Thisincluded meeting and bringinground a whole host of seniorofficers and staff to the idea andoften through a translator!”added Julia.
The first planning meeting forthe association was attended by25 female officers and ran until
3am. “This was the first timethey had ever got together todiscuss issues specific to them,”said Julia.
Before returning to the UKJulia helped them draft theirconstitution, aims andobjectives, their priorities, a logoand motto, and a launch date.“It was impressive how quicklythey worked and with suchenthusiasm,” she said, “I lookforward to it all coming tofruition.” 9
HELPING KOSOVAN POLICEWOMEN
Policewomen from acrossKosovo met at Hotel Sharri inthe Sharr mountains to discusssetting up a staff association
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Jackie Alexander, [email protected]
Ellie Bird, Vice President, BritishTransport [email protected]
Vera Bloor, Staffordshire (retired) [email protected]
Mandy Chapman, [email protected]
Parwinder Dale, National [email protected]
Cressida Dick, President [email protected]
Carolyn Davies, PFEW [email protected]
Sarah Dimmock, [email protected]
Gill Donnell, Dorset (retired)[email protected]
Marisa Firkin, [email protected]
Patricia Foy, [email protected]
Felicity Hurst, [email protected]
Julia Jaeger (retired) [email protected]
Kim Madill, Grapevine [email protected]
Denise Milani, [email protected]
Tracey Moynihan, [email protected]
Nicky Phillipson, Grapevine
Assistant [email protected]
Debi Potter, [email protected]
Sarah Shrubshall, [email protected]
Barbara Spooner, [email protected]
Pippa Taylor, [email protected]
Fay Tennet, [email protected]
Carol Thomas, [email protected]
Susan Thomson, Thames Valley [email protected]
Jane Townsley, British Transport [email protected]
Robyn Williams, Metropolitan [email protected]
Carolyn Williamson, [email protected]
Angela Wilson, [email protected]
How to become a member of BAWPFor further information contact: CAROLYN WILLIAMSON, Secretary, BAWP, PO Box 999, Bordon, GU35 5AQ.Tel: 0844 414 0448 • Fax: 0844 414 0448 • E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.bawp.org
5 You can attend national and regional training days and social events. • We can link you to other police professionals in this country and abroad.
5 We can enable you to share your expertise or specialist knowledge with others. • We have a ready-made network for work-related andsocial contacts. • We can keep you informed of training opportunities and conferences. • We can help your voice be heard in mattersaffecting women in the police service. • You will receive regular copies of this magazine.
Membership details
Full membership is open to all officers and police staff, female and male, serving in the UK, along with retired officers.
Associate membership is open to anyone with a professional interest in criminal justice.
Corporate membership is now available for £350 p.a.
Please contact BAWP Secretary Carolyn Williamson for more details, or join and pay online via www.bawp.org or complete the formbelow and send it with your payment to: BAWP, PO Box 999, Bordon, GU35 5AQ.
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