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11 REGULARS


View from the Chair: John Apter reflects on


current policing challenges


Nick O’Time: Cartoonist Colin Whittock’s


creative take on policing


Chair Asks: John Apter interviews


detectives Nadia Rana and Nick Ellis


Policing with a Difference: Andy Pardy of the Police


Pagan Association


Our eight-page conference special


NEWS & FEATURES


Back to Basics: New Fed initiative


addresses body armour issues


Due credit: QPM for officer who turns


young lives around


In the saddle: Gloucestershire brings


back its mounted section


Behind the lens: Wildlife photography turns


officer’s life around


Domestic violence: Officer speaks out about


her ordeal


Upcoming events: Roads Policing


Conference, Memorial Day and Bravery Awards previewed


Essential help: How Crimestoppers can


help you get results


Remembering dad: Fed Chair’s moving mental


health story INSIDE... 07


Meet Chief Inspector Jay


03 I POLICE I AUGUST 2021


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