Warwickshire Police

REGISTER OF GIFTS AND HOSPITALITY 2007-2008 -- CHIEF OFFICERS

Date gift offered / Received	Nature of gift / hospitality and from whom offered	Chief Officer receiving gift	Accepted Yes/no	Justification
16 April 2007	An evening at the opera	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	No	Deemed as not suitable as no direct value to the force.
18 April 2007	Invite form Hay Group to an evening at the Royal Academy of Arts	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	No	Deemed as not suitable as no direct value to the force.
16 May 2007	Working lunch hosted by Secretary General, Interpol	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	To discuss relationships between Interpol, G8 and ACPO work.
16 May 2007	Glass desk ornament and tie from Secretary General, Interpol	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
21 May 2007	Invitation to ‘An evening at the opera’ from Reliance Secure Task Management Ltd	Deputy Chief Constable Andy Parker Assistant Chief Constable Bill Holland Assistant Chief Constable Lewis Benjamin	No	Deemed as not suitable as no direct value to Force.
19 Sept 2007	Picture frame from Japanese National Police Agency	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
19 Sept 2007	Formal dinner hosted by Japanese National Police Agency at local hotel, Tokyo	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	To discuss relationships between UK, Japan and G8 work
21 Sept 2007	Tour of Imperial Palace, visit to Sumo wrestling, lunch and dinner hosted by Japanese National Police Agency	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Relationship building opportunity To discuss relationships between UK, Japan and G8 work
7 Nov 2007	Dinner at House of Lords	Assistant Chief Constable Lewis Benjamin	Yes	Networking opportunity.
5 Dec 2007	Invitation to John Burbeck’s Quest to Kids Taskforce charity dinner on 10 December 2007	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Supporting Government charity initiative.
30 Dec 2007	Black scarf given by Babe KE foundation after speech given at the Babe Ke memorial service.	Assistant Chief Constable Andy Parker	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
22 Jan 2008	Lunch with colleague from Staffordshire County Council	Simon Pamely	Yes	Hospitality to be returned at future date.
29 Jan 2008	Bottle of wine, memory stick and pen from Secured by Design – ALO conference organisers	Assistant Chief Constable Bill Holland	Yes	Gift as thanks for presentation. Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
3 Feb 2008	Dinner hosted by Director of Japanese National Police Agency, International Affairs Division	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Dinner to discuss G8, lead force and to build relationships.
5 Feb 2008	Dinner hosted by Director of Japanese National Police Agency	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	A ‘Thank you’ dinner for our support to Japanese Chair in running G8 meeting.
6 Feb 2008	Lunch hosted by Chiba Police	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Working lunch to discuss operational matters
6 Feb 2008	Shield containing rank insignia of Japanese National Police Agency presented by Director of International Investigations, Japanese National Police Agency during discussion on lead force	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy. Warwickshire Police crest presented in return.
7 Feb 2008	Small ornament of 2 dolls dressed in traditional Japanese costume from Director Japanese National Police Agency	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	To thank us for our support and work during G8 meeting. Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
3 March 2008	Overnight accommodation and meals associated with ACPO National Child Abuse Investigation conference	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Chief Constable invited in capacity as lead on ACPO violence portfolio. Networking opportunity.
3 March 2008	Bottle of wine from Chief Superintendent, Metropolitan Police	Deputy Chief Constable Andy Parker	Yes	Thanks in support during a 3 day visit. Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
13 March 2008	Box of chocolates from Chief Superintendent, Metropolitan Police	Assistant Chief Constable Lewis Benjamin	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.
14 March 2008	Gifts received during visit from Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Vancouver; pen and pen case, mug, commemorative coin, paperweight and book ‘Looking North’	Chief Constable Keith Bristow	Yes	Accepted as personal gift in accordance with Force policy.