Events
This is the page to visit regularly to see what's going on - and where. Most events are open to the general public and present the opportunity to see the vital role played by Staffordshire Criminal Justice Board in the fight to reduce crime.
Farewell to Michael McAuley, Business Manager, Staffordshire Criminal Justice Board
July 2008
Chris Sims, Chair of Staffordshire Criminal Justice Board and Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police expressed his thanks and recognition of all the work done and wished Michael the very best for the future.
Michael, who has lived in Little Haywood, near Stafford since 1985, has spent the majority of his career with the courts across the Midlands when he started as a court clerk in Nottingham in 1964 and then moved on to manage Crown Court centres in Lincoln, Birmingham, Derby and Stafford where he was Court Manager for six years. He also held regional management posts in Birmingham in personnel, finance, legal aid and the court building programme - as well as project work in departmental headquarters in London, as well as secondment to the Home Office.
Michael's retirement was marked by a presentation from Harry Ireland, Vice-Chairman of the Criminal Justice Board, who is also Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, Staffordshire. He wished Michael well in his retirement on behalf of the Board.
Harry Ireland, (left) Vice-Chairman of the Criminal Justice Board and Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, Staffordshire, presents retirement gift to Michael McAuley (right), Business Manager, Staffordshire Criminal Justice Board.
Staffordshire Police Annual Awards Event
May 2008
Officers, police staff, Police Community Support Officers and a Special Constable will be recognised for their exceptional work at Staffordshire Police’s prestigious Annual Awards event at force headquarters on Wednesday 21 May.
To find out more click here.
National Tackling Drugs Week
May 2008
Staffordshire Police, together with Stoke-on-Trent’s Safer City Partnership and Staffordshire Drug and Alcohol Action Team, will be promoting a host of initiatives and events in support of the national campaign - all designed to tackle drug dealing and use, reduce drug-related crime and address community issues.
To find out more click here.
Witness Service celebrate 10 years at Cannock Magistrates' Court
April 2008
Melina Hancox, Head of Victim Support Staffordshire said: "We are delighted to be celebrating our 10th anniversary of the Witness Service at Cannock Magistrates court.
"Throughout this period, the service has been provided by a team of committed volunteers, who dedicate their own time to supporting witnesses at court. Their accomplishments have made and continue to make a difference by enabling witnesses to feel comfortable and adequately informed in order to give their evidence in court.
"This inevitably leads to improved results within the criminal justice system. I would personally like to thank the staff and volunteers for their considerable efforts over the past decade”
Key speakers included Martyn Herward (Regional Director Victim Support), Peter Cave (Chair of VSS). David Goodman (original co-founder of Witness Service) and Chris Sims (Chief Constable).
In attendance were the Chairman of the Council, David Bennett (WCU), David Tooth (original co-founder of Witness Service), staff and volunteers of VSS.
Lynne Tuckley WS Manager was thanked for 10 years contribution and cut the specially made cake, whilst Sandy Avison celebrated a 10 year contribution as a volunteer and was provided with a gift.
The local press attended with subsequent articles in Cannock Post and Staffordshire Newsletter.
Schools Mock Trial Competition
March 2008
Schools Mock Trial Competition was held at Stafford Magistrates' Court on Saturday 8 March 2008. The standard was extremely high, and the winning margin was very close. The winner was the John Taylor High School, Stafford.
Pictured: Fiona Waite, Year 8, John Taylor High School receives award from David Goodman, Clerk to the Justices & Director of Legal Services, Her Majesty's Court Service.
