20 Sept: ZRoadster Visit to Herts Police HQ
20 Sept: ZRoadster Visit to Herts Police HQ
I have arranged the possibility of a vist to Herts HQ to give people a proper insight into ANPR, Road Safety, Speed Enforcement and the general day to day stuff involved in policing.
The idea is to show people how these things actually work in real life, and to get the opportunity to have a look at a Traffic car and all it's equipment, have a go with the Laser speed guns, the breath-test equipment, etcetera. (Yes, including handcuffs )
It would also include a tour of the Operations Room inc ANPR functions, a presentation by Driving School, and hopefully Road Crash Investigation.
The visit would take place on a Saturday morning for a couple of hours, so there would be plenty of time for lunch and a mini-cruise afterwards - should anyone be up for that. I'm also hoping to get an article done for BMWCC magazine and maybe one of the other car mags (ie BMWCar)
Obviously, places will be limited, so I need an idea of interest before I go ahead and organise it fully. It will probably be either 16 August or 20 September, 10am start at Herts Police HQ in Stanborough.
Anyone fancy this? Add your name if interested, and feel free to ask any (sensible) questions.
Cheers
Rob
The idea is to show people how these things actually work in real life, and to get the opportunity to have a look at a Traffic car and all it's equipment, have a go with the Laser speed guns, the breath-test equipment, etcetera. (Yes, including handcuffs )
It would also include a tour of the Operations Room inc ANPR functions, a presentation by Driving School, and hopefully Road Crash Investigation.
The visit would take place on a Saturday morning for a couple of hours, so there would be plenty of time for lunch and a mini-cruise afterwards - should anyone be up for that. I'm also hoping to get an article done for BMWCC magazine and maybe one of the other car mags (ie BMWCar)
Obviously, places will be limited, so I need an idea of interest before I go ahead and organise it fully. It will probably be either 16 August or 20 September, 10am start at Herts Police HQ in Stanborough.
Anyone fancy this? Add your name if interested, and feel free to ask any (sensible) questions.
Cheers
Rob
Last edited by RobBruce on Thu 03 Jul, 2008 04:47, edited 1 time in total.
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I could do both, September would suit better.
Nice idea
Nice idea
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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Well, duh!RobBruce wrote: Also, if anyone fancies organising a mini-cruise after, please let me know.
Ciao,
Spokey
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jackal on PH wrote:i love your profile... an endless pornographic paroxysm of the letters BMW
do you actually like driving at all or are cars to you just a manifestation of some sort of pathological mother complex ?
How mini a cruise? not offering to organise but want to be part of, although have to run away quick afterwards as I have a gig.RobBruce wrote:As this is now starting to gather steam, I can confirm the date will be 20 September.
It is likely to be limited to 20 places, so let please post any interest ASAP.
Also, if anyone fancies organising a mini-cruise after, please let me know.
Rob
burmagirl
Me tooBloke wrote: Its in the diary for the 20th
Bloke
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
PS the Wife wants to come to this too.... CheersBloke wrote:Its in the diary for the 20thRobBruce wrote:As this is now starting to gather steam, I can confirm the date will be 20 September.
It is likely to be limited to 20 places, so let please post any interest ASAP.
Also, if anyone fancies organising a mini-cruise after, please let me know.
Rob
Bloke
Bloke
Hi,burmagirl wrote:Hi Rob
any updates yet? Is anyone doing a cruise after?
bumagirl
Should have more details in the next few days when I get back to work. However, I think the room is booked, HQ and driving school are on board and there's interest from BMWCar magazine too - so should be good!
I haven't planned a cruise yet - I don't know if I'll be able to get off work early to run it so I probably won't be planning it - hence I asked for volunteers.
The Crooked Chimney pub isn't far away either - it's part of the Vintage Inns group which are fairly good for mainstream establishments.
Rob
Yes.......calbens wrote:Oooh Rob, does that mean we get to see you in Uniform?RobBruce wrote: I don't know if I'll be able to get off work early to run it
Rob
I'm back at work tomorrow so may have some updates then.
Just a quick question - this visit is primarily about Casualty Reduction, ANPR, better driving and a general insight into The Plod. Would anyone also like a look around an ARV and/or Dog Unit?
Re the Cruise after........What's the finish time at the HQ ?
The first section of the 'Longest Day Run' finishes at Great Yeldham and runs for around 2 1/2 hours or could be adjusted to finish at M11/J8
The first section of the 'Longest Day Run' finishes at Great Yeldham and runs for around 2 1/2 hours or could be adjusted to finish at M11/J8
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
LATEST UPDATE
I'm trying to confirm a time plan for the various visits/chats etc, depending on which units are available for us.
So far it looks like a 10am start at HQ - which is Stanborough, WGC. Likely to finish around 1300hrs at this rate.
I suggest a meet-up before hand so you can all arrive together. South Mimms services at J23 M25 is easy to find. Meeting there for 0900hrs gives a little room for lateness, and I should be able to meet you there.
It looks like BMWCar magazine will be attending too, so get the Meguiars out!
More details soon.
Rob
I'm trying to confirm a time plan for the various visits/chats etc, depending on which units are available for us.
So far it looks like a 10am start at HQ - which is Stanborough, WGC. Likely to finish around 1300hrs at this rate.
I suggest a meet-up before hand so you can all arrive together. South Mimms services at J23 M25 is easy to find. Meeting there for 0900hrs gives a little room for lateness, and I should be able to meet you there.
It looks like BMWCar magazine will be attending too, so get the Meguiars out!
More details soon.
Rob
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THIS IS NOW CANCELLED
Due to unforseen extreme stupidity I have to cancel this event. I had organised the tour, talks from Traffic and Driving School, booked a classroom and sorted out the press too.
However, suddenly the 'nanomanagement' have decided that I can't be released for even a couple of hours, and nor will they allow anyone else to fill in either.
So please accept my apologies for messing you about.
Rob
PS If anyone knows of a friendly brewery, I can think of some managers that need some organisational practice.......
Due to unforseen extreme stupidity I have to cancel this event. I had organised the tour, talks from Traffic and Driving School, booked a classroom and sorted out the press too.
However, suddenly the 'nanomanagement' have decided that I can't be released for even a couple of hours, and nor will they allow anyone else to fill in either.
So please accept my apologies for messing you about.
Rob
PS If anyone knows of a friendly brewery, I can think of some managers that need some organisational practice.......
Sorry to hear that Rob
Maybe this can be kept on the back burner ?
Maybe this can be kept on the back burner ?
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
It's true then, when they say it doesn't pay to be too good at your jobRobBruce wrote:
However, suddenly the 'nanomanagement' have decided that I can't be released for even a couple of hours, and nor will they allow anyone else to fill in either.
I'm really sorry for you Rob, it must feel like a slap in the face after all the effort you put into organising it?
Damn! I was really looking forward to learning some tips of the trade (driving ones obviously)