IOC security sub group is chaired by Andy Magromallis. He opened the September virtual meeting mentioning that an increase has been seen in Romanian rolls being carried out on A roads on logistics vehicles, especially in the south.

New UK Head of Business Crime Policing

A warm and big welcome to Lisa Maslen from Met Police was made as the group introduced themselves. Lisa has come from the Business Crime Lead from the Met Police and now in the role for City of London Police. Discussions about Romanian rolls has also led to a couple of kidnappings recently in London, the criminality in the final mile is continuing, especially from the final mile deliveries and some good successes from the cooperation with the Metropolitan and City Police.

Intimidation of drivers by a group of individuals can last up to 6 hours, as the criminals stalk one van and even do this with multiple vehicles. So many challenges for the drivers as they concentrate on road and road hazards, they don’t see the criminals.

The group further noted that sharing intelligence from sector to Police is difficult across boroughs, the SOSLink has helped. The group looked at how this can be shared through police channels. The IOC and the Security group are doing a good job of communicating. Lisa eagerly took on board that changing the mindset of the police to affect a response more consistently was a key aim for the new year. A candid discussion about police response times was made by all participants and is an important element to increase criminal success rates.

Patrick Holdaway was thanked for his contribution to the sector and the group, for initiating security forums and communication with the Police. The meeting concluded with an huge thank-you to Superintendent Patrick Holdaway as he retires from the police force, thanking him for his contribution and his support since the inauguration of the security group.

Head of Business crime focused on transport.

Superintendent Patrick Holdaway steps out to win National Courier Award for Step Change to sector.

Champion of code 42 mail theft reporting system.

Stepping down, 2024 winner of the prestigious step change award for Express Logistics with Code 42 theft reporting for parcels, Superintendent Patrick Holdaway was on stage at last years National Courier Awards with IOC President Lord Patrick McLoughlin and Vice President Sir John Hayes to receive recognition for excellence in support of our sector.

"After six wonderful years at the NBCC, and 30 years in policing, I will be retiring on the 30th of September. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank Inst of Couriers for the role you’ve played during my time at the NBCC; together we’ve achieved a great deal, not least the code 42 mail theft reporting and I genuinely believe that the partnership between policing and business to tackle crime has never been stronger. I leave the NBCC in the very capable hands of Supt. Lisa Maslen, who will soon be joined by an inspector, and two sergeants early next year. My future role beyond policing is not yet confirmed, but I hope it will remain close to my current work and that our paths will continue to cross. Thank you again for your incredible support during my time at the NBCC - it has been a privilege working with you."

Patrick. Patrick Holdaway MBA MSyl, Superintendent. National Business Crime Centre