JPA attends community event

The JPA were delighted to be part of the emergency service team that supported the Jewish communities of North London at their Sukkot festival fun fair. The event, held in Barnet, attracted over 6000 community members over the three days who were treated to an amazing...

Life on the beat

Sergeant Michael Loebenberg says that being a Jewish police officer in Stamford Hill has its advantages and challenges. “It’s obviously not a traditional job for Jewish people,” said the 28-year-old United Synagogue member. “My family were...

JPA Chair delighted to attend Jewish Care event

The JPA Chair, Mathew Shaer, was delighted and honoured to attend a Jewish Care event held at the Metropolitan Police Peel Centre in Hendon. The event was a Celebration of Success Staff Awards Ceremony to recognise and pay tribute to its entire staff for their immense...

JPA AGM news

A lively JPA Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 11th May 2011 at the world famous New Scotland Yard. The out-going Chair, Mathew Shaer, gave a full and frank account of the previous 12 months that had witnessed significant JPA progress and development....

JPA Founder is honoured by Met

A beauty therapist turned police officer has received a Metropolitan Police commendation for ideas she developed to help reduce crime in nightclubs. Jo Poole, 57, who has spent 17 years on the force, was presented with the award on Monday. “It means a lot to be...

JPA hosts 2011 Holocaust Memorial Day event

The Metropolitan Police Service and the Jewish Police Association commemorated Holocaust Memorial Day with an event at the Police Training Centre in Hendon. Over a hundred staff, officers and guests attended. Six candles in memory of the six million were lit by guests...