In paying tribute to the Richmond-based officer, Met Commissioner Sir John Stevens said PC Sidhu was hard working and professional and had an infectious sense of humour. I know his colleagues will miss him greatly. The service was organised by the Police Memorial Trust. Angling keeps youngsters busy MET officers took almost 50 Croydon youngsters on angling trips to Dorking in a bid to help deter them from crime. The children, aged 10-16, were all at risk of becoming involved in petty crime and were nominated for the scheme by community groups.
Several youngsters are now keen to pursue their interest in angling.
This information is currently being piloted at 1,000 selected bus stops in 14 London boroughs. So far the response has been positive. Information can be posted within the first hour of an investigation, which impacts on the number of witnesses who come forward. If the scheme continues to be successful it will extend to 4,500 bus sites by 2005. THE MET'S Hendon Training School played host to 140 visitors at its most successful Friends and Family Day.