Theft of metal is causing huge disruption and upset within the region, with copper wire thefts disrupting train services, broadband /phone...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Inspector Mr Norman Smith from Sunderland, who died on the 26/09/2011 aged 83 years...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 461 Richard Jackson from  Whitby, who died on the 8th September 2011 aged 91 year...

It is with great sadness that we need to advise colleagues of the death of Tracey Thackeray-Smith who died on Saturday 17th September 2011....

Andy Watson, a serving W.O.1 Officer in the British Army , having just returned from a  second ‘tour’ in Afghanistan will once again be tra...

Rover 2.6, VUP 142V, Alpha Red 49 with PC 1017 Brian Jones. Photograph taken on the Causey Road near Stanley by PC 1153 Keith Butler at t...

Dear Colleagues I have been made aware of the attached e-petition on the government’s change to the uprating of pensions from RPI to CPI, w...

August 2011 edition of Copper Plate (the first electronic edition) can be viewed by clicking on the image. You can view older editions of ...

Colleagues of a Darlington-based police officer have been paying tribute after his sudden death from a heart attack. Det Con Vince Myhan, 45...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Inspector 843 Marshall John Dodds of Morpeth, Northumberland who died suddenly on 3rd Se...

It is with regret that we announce the death of Norah Mackay (nee Milburn) who died on 10th August, 2011 aged 83 years.. Norah (Milburn) jo...

It is with regret that we have to notify you of the death of  former West Mercia Chief Constable, Alec Rennie who served in Durham County fo...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 335 John George Baker, who is better known as Joe Baker from Durham, who died on ...

One from the secretary (Barry Crawford) Hi All, Please see below message from Disability Alliance, of which we are members. I would be gr...

Social Afternoon Sunday, 12th June, 2011 at H.Q. Aykley Heads, Durham Last year, thanks to the combined efforts of Durham Constabulary Execu...

It is with regret that we have to have to advise colleagues of the death of former PC 977 Paul D Tulloch who died on 7th June aged 52 years....

An email came through to Alan Watson asking for information with regards to the above photo and in particular if anybody has contact with ...

It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Ex PC 981 Alan Charles Thompson aged 58 years who died on 12th June 2011. Alan left ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 23 Hugh Geddes from Belmont, Durham, who died on the 04/06/2011 aged 84 years. ...

Durham Constabulary “Retirees Reunion” &  Social Afternoon Durham Police Headquarters, Aykley Heads Sunday, 12 th June, 2011 comme...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 611 Margaret Anderson from Croxdale, who died on the 18th May aged 78 years. Ma...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a former police staff colleague, Olive I Patterson, who sadly died on 4th May 2...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of Ernest George MILLER , retired Police Superintendent of Northumbria Police, who...

The attached offer was given to the Police Federations and Narpo last year and was well received by your members.  We are continuing with ...

We have been notified of death of a former Durham officer who transferred to Northumbria in 1974 with the boundary changes. Mr George Prou...

ACC John Wright O.B.E. Durham County Constabulary 1942  to retirement 5 th September, 1953 ( Died 9 days after retirement) Most decor...

A couple of photo’s of PC 1506 Barry Purdy Simpson Barry joined  Durham County Constabulary in 1963 and transferred to the Mounted B...

Well - Last chance to put this one in your diary - not long to go - Monday night 7.30pm at Durham Indoor Bowling Centre .   There's ...

Retired Sgt, Norah McKay (nee Milburn) who is 83 years old, has had a serious stroke - back in January. Norah is paralysed down her left ...

  This one came through to us from the Met Police Historical Section – they’d been told it was Notting Hill in London… but thought it...

CopperPlate, Durham Constabulary’s official newspaper, has become a victim of the force’s need to tighten it’s purse strings and the la...

Building on the success of our first all new ‘Reunion Party in June, last year, we are delighted to extend an invitation to : ALL  Re...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-Sgt 1155 William ELLEN of Consett who died on 20th March 2011 aged 68 years. Mr Ellen lea...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired police officer James Edward Robinson from Newcastle, who died on the 8/03/2011 aged ...

Frank Hewison, one of Durham's previous 'County Mounties' is retiring again, this time from his 30+ Police Officers job up ‘the ...

INFLATION FIGURES FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 ANNOUNCED The latest inflation figures have just been released and the CPI stands at 3.1% whilst the ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Sgt 657 William Weddle who died on 5th March 2011 aged 70 years. Mr Weddle leaves a wido...

Date for your Diary……. Monday 28th March at 1930hrs The Annual General Meeting of Durham NARPO, with guest speakers from Force Execut...

Durham Indoor Bowling Club,Pity me. Sunday 8th May 2011. 12 noon for 1pm. Cost £15:00 ************************************ You are cordially...

A couple of pictures sent in by Mike Chambers of cadet days approx 1956…. (See comment below from Bill Shanks - Confirmed as 1954)   Photo...

Sgt Joe Spencer holding the cup. F.A Cup in Jarrow Police Yard. Kept for safety before the match Showing John Parish, Tommy Douthwaite ...

Middle Row – extreme left, the Nattrass Brothers, 3rd left Cecil Crawford, 3rd. from right George Cameron, 2nd from right ? Elwood. Front R...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-P.C John Thomas PEAT  81 years; who served at B/Auckland and  died 9 th February 2011. ...

It is with deepest sadness that we have to inform colleagues of the death of Mr Dennis CLARK. Dennis passed away at St Cuthberts Hospice Du...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex-P.C. 1149 David Oliver of Bishop Auckland who died on 17th February 2011 aged 88 years. M...

This message came from the Durham Police welfare deptartment.: "I have been asked by Jackie, the wife of the late former Chief Superint...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Sgt 190 James Elliott who died on 17th February 2011 aged 85 years. Mr Elliott leaves a ...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Sgt 1291 Ernest William Bate, w ho died on the 14th February aged 76 years. Mr Bate...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired PC 1092 Michael Carrigan Thompson, w ho died on the 15th February 2011 aged 66 years...

  Some photo’s from the ‘good old days’ - Durham Divisional Club Entertainers 1971/72 Christmas Pantomime 1971 Back row. : Dennis...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- PC 1104 Harry Middlemas who died on 19th January 2011 aged 81 years. Mr Middlemas leaves...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired Chief Inspector Mr Fred Bennett from Stokesley. Who died on the 11th January 2011 a...

Durham Constabulary currently have a number of volunteers assisting at most stations in the force and it has been decided to utilise volunte...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex- Chief Superintendent Ian Robert IRWIN who died suddenly at home on 6th January 2011 aged...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Sgt William Parlett of Witton Gilbert, Durham.  Mr Parlett died on the 27th December 2010...

When a good bobby leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and several who have already re...

It is with regret that we announce the death of retired officer Mr. James Robert (Jim) McIntosh from Catterick, North Yorkshire who died on ...

I am currently leading a Home Office project to encourage retired police officers to become involved in volunteering with organisations such...

Nutopia Television is developing a potential Channel 4 programme about the Emergency Services. We plan to explore the impact of health an...

I MPORTANT : CHECK YOUR RECEIPTS BEFORE LEAVING THE CHECK-OUT !! Anecdotal item from the Internet. Please note, there is no verification ...

WRITE TO YOUR MP TO URGE THEM TO SUPPORT AN EARLY DAY MOTION ABOUT THE CHANGE TO CPI EDM 1032 has now been laid and is couched in terms des...

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It is with regret that we announce the death of ex PC 1138 William Sudder.  Mr Sudder died on the 3rd November aged 80 years leaving a widow...

Well the fireworks should all be gone by now and so it’s ‘safe’ to go out again !! So, why not come along to the next meeting of Durham NAR...

PC 584 Stu Armstrong (Dog Section - Darlington), is retiring soon and will be having a retirement do at Darlington Rugby Club on Thursday 27...

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Inspector John Goldsborough of Chester-le-Street, Co Durham.  Mr Goldsborough died on the...

Hello Alan, I was interested in the "Those Were The Days" section and noticed Sgt. Gordon English has departed ( Yes 18th. May, 2...

CG Annual Reunion, will be held at Durham Indoor Bowling Club, Pity Me, Durham, on Thursday 9th December, 2010. 12noon for 1pm. Cost is £15....

It is with regret that we announce the death of ex Chief Inspector Arthur Harness who died on the 7th October 2010 aged 89 years.  Mr Harnes...

Thousands of injured police officers are set to benefit from a balloon race with a difference; the difference being the fundraising event t...