Demonstrate your support for TISPOL with a message in the Conference programme

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1 Web Version Update preferences Unsubscribe Tweet Forward TABLE OF CONTENTS TISPOL Bulletin 7 July 2015 Book your place at this year's TISPOL Conference: Manchester, 6 and 7 October Demonstrate your support for TISPOL with a message in the Conference programme TISPOL welcomes formation of Malta's new Road Safety Council Operation Trivium scores further big successes - and looks likely to expand considerably Two German officers killed in highway collision Farewell to Luxembourg officer killed on duty UK: great courage shown by Hampshire traffic officer Vikki Sharpe 40 participants take part in technical seminar Poland becomes seventh EU country to require interlocks for convicted drink drivers Five year jail term for mobile phone driver who killed cyclist Norway begins using new drug detection equipment Luxembourg toughens up its penalty points The Bulletin now takes a summer break... TISPOL Bulletin 7 July 2015 Welcome to this latest TISPOL Bulletin - the last before we sign off for a short summe recess. TISPOL would like to express its sincere condolences to the families and colleagues of thre officers who lost their lives while on futy recently. Two German officers died in a collision on one of the country's highways, while an officer from Luxembourg was hit and killed by a suspected drink-driver. These tragic events serve as a reminder that we never know what we will encounter when we report for duty at the start of a shift. Details of these sad events can be found below. There is also mention of a female officer from the UK who suffered serious injury after being assaulted by a motorist she had arrested for drink-driving. We wish her a full and speedy recovery, and commend her courage in the face of such wanton aggression. Don't take a summer break without booking to attend our forthcoming Conference. Registration opened recently for delegates and exhibitors, and I believe we have an excellent, thought-provoking programme that will prove relevant to anyone with an interest in road casualty reduction. More details are directly below; meanwhile I do hope to see you at the Conference in Manchester on 6 and 7 October. Ruth Purdie, TISPOL General Secretary Book your place at this year's TISPOL Conference: Manchester, 6 and 7 October We're pleased to provide details of our 2015 Conference programme, which takes the theme: We re all more vulnerable than we think We bring together the best thinking in education, engineering and enforcement as building blocks for behaviour change and safer roads We'll welcome top level police, policymaker and European Commission representatives The focus will be on older road users, cyclists, motorcyclists and work-related road safety Bookings are now open for the conference which takes place at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport, on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October this year. We are committed to work together to tackling the problem of death and serious injury among the most vulnerable on our roads. There s no single problem, and therefore no easy solution. But by coming together, establishing who is most at risk, what factors put them at risk and considering effective prevention strategies, we can revitalize efforts across Europe to reduce the number of people dying on our roads. Most crashes are preventable, and our Conference pledge is to consider the research, identify the danger zones and reflect on the excellent work being carried out across Europe in order to see significant and sustained road casualty reductions in the years to come. Your presence at the Conference can only help in making this pledge a reality. Check out the delegate information >> Check out the exhibitor information >> Demonstrate your support for TISPOL with a message in the Conference programme

2 BRAND NEW for this year's Conference is a complete event programme book, which will be provided to every delegate. Details of all the presentations, videos, speakers and event sponsors will be included. Maybe this would be an ideal way to get your company's details in front of these delegates at a really competitive price, and start a conversation with them at the Conference. Show your commitment to the life-saving work they do by providing your own Conference message. In doing so, you know you ll be supporting road safety and casualty reduction across Europe. Interested? Then please media@tispol.org and we will send you details and prices. TISPOL welcomes formation of Malta's new Road Safety Council Members of TISPOL's Executive Committee met recently in Malta. The visit, a first for TISPOL in Malta, was made possible by the efforts of Council member Mario Tonna and his colleagues from the Maltese Police. Away from the Committee meeting, Executive members had the opportunity to meet Police Commissioner Michael Cassar (pictured above, second from right, with Aidan Reid, Mario Tonna and Pasi Kemppainen) who with senior colleagues hosted an evening reception and dinner. This gave the opportunity for TISPOL President Aidan Reid to make a presentation to Mr Cassar, and to acknowledge the extensive support given by Malta for the activities of TISPOL in recent years. Mr Cassar briefed to TISPOL Executive on the specific challenges of road safety in Malta, and the formation of the country s new Road Safety Council, which was announced by Transport minister Joe Mizzi. Read the full story >> Operation Trivium scores further big successes - and looks likely to expand considerably UK and Dutch law enforcement authorities took part in a week-long TISPOL operation to tackle mobile criminality. Operation Trivium 4 ran simultaneously in various locations in England, Wales and The Netherlands from 22 to 28 June, targetting foreign national offenders who utilise the road networks, as well as human trafficking, organised property crime and drugs trafficking. TISPOL's excellent relationship with Europol was key in facilitating this successful operation. During Operation Trivium s action week, several traffic operations and checks on vehicles and persons took place in both countries, which led to almost 850 arrests.

3 In the UK, more than 800 people were arrested (including people wanted on European Arrest Warrants for serious crimes in their home countries), and 8,440 vehicles were stopped, of which 616 were seized. During operation Trivium in The Netherlands, 43 individuals were arrested and numerous evidence seized, including: more than EUR in cash, 400 cans of adulterated baby milk powder, numerous burglary tools, drugs (2kg MDMA, 1 kg cocaine), 1500 suspicious Viagra pills, 1 water scooter, 1 trailer and 1 vehicle. Christian Jechoutek, Head of the Information Hub Business Area at Europol, stated: Operation Trivium is a strong example of how crossborder policing achieves excellent results, and also demonstrates the determination of the main European actors to join forces to tackle crime across the EU. In this respect, Europol has expressed its interest in hosting the coordination centre for a future pan-european Operation Trivium at its headquarters in The Hague. Two German officers killed in highway collision Two Police officers from the German Federal state of North Rhine- Westphalia died in a collision on the A44 motorway. Interior Minister Ralf Jäger said in a press statement that he was deeply saddened by the deaths of the 46 -year-old woman and her 51-year-old colleague. "My sympathy goes to their families, friends and colleagues. With them in mourning are the entire NR-W police. The event shows again the risks to which our police officers are exposed to in their daily work," he said. Farewell to Luxembourg officer killed on duty Friends and family paid tribute at a funeral for a Luxembourg police officer who was hit and killed by a suspected drink driver last month. Yasmine Grisius, 39, was hit by a car in Dippach while checking another vehicle for a broken headlight during a control on June 5. Another car which was signalled to stop by a colleague, swerved into the car being checked, trapping the victim between the two. In a moving funeral ceremony in Garnich attended by scores of people, friends, family and colleagues remembered the mother-of-two.the service was also attended by Luxembourg ministers Etienne Schneider and François Bausch. UK: great courage shown by Hampshire traffic officer Vikki Sharpe Vikki Sharpe (pictured), a Roads Policing Officer from Hampshire Constabulary was on duty when she stopped a car for erratic driving on the M3 near Basingstoke. The car was being driven by Mr Fowung. PC Sharpe breathalysed Mr Fowung he failed the breath test so was arrested. Suddenly Fowung became aggressive towards the officer, he made it very clear he would not follow her instructions... Visit our Facebook page to read how PC Sharpe was subsequently attacked and seriously injured in the course of her work >>> 40 participants take part in technical seminar

4 TISPOL's latest enforcement and technical expert seminar has taken place in Selm, Germany. From 16 to 18 June, 40 participants from 18 European countries gathered new knowledge and exchanged experience and good practice during the seminar. The officers were welcomed by Germany's council member Jürgen Marten and looked after by a team working with OPG chair Bernd Heller. The topics of the mainly technology-focussed seminar related to road safety and security. Outside seminar/lecture times there was ample opportunity to create personal contacts, nd to exchange views and insights. There was also an opportunity to visit a multi-agency control of the Dortmund motorway police. Poland becomes seventh EU country to require interlocks for convicted drink drivers Poland is the latest European country to require convicted drink driving offenders to install an alcohol interlock if they wish to get back behind the wheel. Poland has joined Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, The Netherlands and Sweden, all of which now have rehabilitation programmes with interlocks backed by the courts. Poland s new measures came into force on 18 May. Austria, Norway and Switzerland are in the process of preparing similar legislation, and Germany announced a trial programme in February, but no further details have been released since. More details >> Five year jail term for mobile phone driver who killed cyclist A Scottish motorist who killed a cyclist when using her mobile phone while driving - then deleted the incriminating call - has been jailed for five years. Julie Watson, 36, deleted a record of the call and phoned 999 to summon emergency services after she collided with Alistair Speed. The mother-of-two was found guilty of causing the death of Mr Speed, 49, on the A91 road between Strathmiglo and Gateside, in Fife, on September 5 in 2013 by dangerous driving. She was also convicted of attempting to defeat the ends of justice by deleting a record of a call she made just before the 999 call. Norway begins using new drug detection equipment Norway's Mobile Police have begun using the Dräger Drug Test 5000 analyser for detecting driving under the influence of substances other than alcohol. The device can analyse several substances using a saliva sample; however, as an alcohol detection device it works only to provide a preliminary screening test. On suspicion of influence of drugs or medication, a blood sample must be taken as evidence. Norway's Traffic Act gives police the opportunity to test all drivers, using the analytical instrument without reasonable grounds for suspicion. Luxembourg toughens up its penalty points Drivers caught speeding in Luxembourg now face tougher penalties, following the introduction of a revised driving license points system.

5 Speeders now have four or six points deducted, instead of two or four points previously. For the first time, drivers caught using a phone or tablet while driving, tailgating or ignoring one way signs will also lose two points on their licence. Drink and drug drivers will also see in an increase in the penalty from four to six points. Political discussions on lower speed limits near schools and on some rural roads are ongoing. (Source: ETSC) The Bulletin now takes a summer break... The next Bulletin will be published on Tuesday 18 August. If you have an item you would like us to include, please send it to media@tispol.org by Thursday 13 August. Thank you. You're receiving this because you are on the TISPOL subscription list. To unsubscribe instantly, just click the link below. Edit your subscription Unsubscribe