Bob Scott was the son of a service family and travelled the length and breadth of the UK. He joined Essex Police as a cadet in the late 60s and his career as a regular officer.

In March 1973 Bob was posted to Basildon as a PC. He loved the challenges that Basildon presented. He was quickly identified as a thief taker and aged 21 he was taken to the CID.

He decided that he wanted to move from from detecting crime to preventing crime. This desire saw Bob move to the Regional Crime Squad which was another level.

He talks candidly about his experiences as an undercover officer during a period when the rules had not been written. Bob went on to write the rule book and nurture officers who had a desire to become undercover officers and test purchasers

Bob retired from the police to begin his company IntraOrbis Limited

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Adrian Tudway was born in Leicester and eventually moved to Richmond. As a young man Adrian joined the elite Royal Marines. Having completed his training he was posted to 45 Commando situated in Arbroath.

At the beginning of April 1982 Adrian and his colleagues were granted leave. They began their journey home and when he arrived in Kent he was greeted by the Police who informed him that he was to return to Arbroath at once. Adrian’s war had begun.

Having loaded supplies 45 Commando went to the port where they boarded the RFA Stromness and began the long journey to the South Atlantic. During engagements with the enemy there would be an order to baton down the hatches, Adrian and his fellow marines were below decks and they could hear everything that was taking place. Adrian shares his vivid memories of the conflict and the sight of the HMS Antelope being sunk as 45 were re-supplying troops.

The significance of the 11th and 12th of June will remain with Adrian as this was the battle of Two Sisters where hand to hand combat took place with the Argentinian forces. Adrian recalls the strike on HMS Glamorgan as it provided cover fire for the land based troops.

At the conclusion of the war Adrian returned to the UK on the Canberra. This journey took 3 weeks and upon his arrival to the UK he had a fleeting sight of his families and he was transpoback to Arbroath. He was then posted to HMS Warrior which was the operational HQ for the Royal Navy.

Adrian eventually joined the Metropolitan Police and became a specialist In hostage negotiations and recovery of individuals including Norman Kember . He worked across the world undertaking the roll and worked with some esteemed members of the military including Billy Bingham. He attained the rank of Chief Supt and retired in 2014.

Adrian is now in the world of private industry and supplies safe booths to customers who require this specialist holding cell. These are unique and can be used in a number of arenas such as public events as well as additional areas in police stations. The occupants can be kept under constant supervision.

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Mandy Chapman is a former Metropolitan Police Officer who commenced her career at Southwark. Her desire was always to become a dog handler and following a successful application and period of training she was posted to Catford Dogs.

Upon completion of her 30years of service she began volunteering for Essex Police it was during this period she was selected to become the custodian of Baloo. Baloo is a Belgian Malinois and in October 2018, Baloo’s career as a police dog was prematurely ended when she was hit by the car being driven by a suspected criminal as they fled a crime scene. Sadly, Baloo’s injuries were so severe that she needed metal plates screwed into both sides of her pelvis and her front leg amputated.

Mandy is a a very busy person and works with many important organisations

1. Dogs On The Street,
2. Her work with Paul Nicholls ensured the Police Dog Memorial came to fruition.
3. Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund
4. OK9
5. Lady Bathurst and National Foundation for Retired Service Animals

Mandy and Baloo have been guests of honour at Crufts with Chief Constable Pippa Mills and was delighted when her friend Clare Todd and Stella won the Hero Dog award

Mandy And Baloo will attend events and support officers who need a figurative arm around their shoulder at their time of need. There is a Team Baloo Fund that people can contribute to, to ensure that the great work that Mandy and Baloo carryout can continue.

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Born in Yorkshire to a working-class mining family – Lived in the Belgian Congo as a child his father was involved in the tobacco industry.

Mick joined the City of London Police 1972 as a cadet and lived in the City Of London Section House at Bishopsgate. In march 1973 the IRA set a bomb at the Old Bailey Mick was used with the other cadets in the casualty bureau.

In 1975 the Moorgate tube disaster took place- Cadet Margaret Lyles was in the carriage and had to be cut from the wreckage and sadly lost her leg.

He was one of the first on the scene of the Daily Mirror shooting and witnessed the fallout of Operation Countryman

In a fit of pique decided that he and 2 others would resign from the police, and drive to Australia in a VW Camper. They managed to get to Iran as the revolution was about to take place and had to fly back to the UK.

After returning to the UK Mick applied to re-join the police but this time it was Essex. Mick discusses his time at Rochford and the impact of the Miners strike on him and his family.

Mick continued his service with Essex Police and concluded his service as a temporary ACC.

It was the diagnosis of his wife having breast cancer that was the motivator to retire from Essex Police. He attempted to become the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex Police and narrowly missed winning the popular vote.

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Mick is now a key decision maker with Stockvale who own Southend leisure icons such as Adventure Island and the Sea life centre.

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Steve “Lobby” Thornton

Steve ‘Lobby’ Thornton, is a retired Metropolitan Police Officer, having completed 30+ years, and a Civilian Senior Firearms Instructor for 6 years. Starting as a Cadet in 1982, Lobby joined the job in 1983 and began working in busy Inner London before transferring to SO19, the Met’s Firearms Unit in 1995. He then worked as an Operational Firearms Officer and a National Police Firearms Instructor. Lobby is also an experienced Post Incident Support Program Selected Instructor, a Welfare Coach for the Police Firearms Officers Association, an Ambassador for Police Care UK , a TRiM Manager, and a Founder member of the National Prevention of Police Suicides Group. Lobby is a very proactive and forthright Wellbeing Champion, working tirelessly on behalf of colleagues within the Met and across the UK.

Steve has strong views regarding the way officers are treated by Professional Standards Departments across the U\k and the way officers are treated.

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