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A Royal Canadian Navy member onboard HMCS YELLOWKNIFE responds to Man Overboard Rescue Stations as a Rescue Diver to recover Oscar, a rescue training aid, while deployed on Operation CARIBBE on February 17, 2022.
Photo: MARPAC Imaging Services
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Un membre de la Marine royale canadienne à bord du NCSM YELLOWKNIFE intervient à titre de plongeur sauveteur pour récupérer le mannequin d’entraînement Oscar lors d’un exercice de récupération d’un homme à la mer au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 17 février 2022.
Photo : Services d’imagerie des FMAR(P)
A British soldier with The Royal Lancers sits in the observation hatch of a Foxhound protected patrol vehicle, during urban operations training alongside Ukrainian recruits and soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during Operation UNIFIER on 9 February 2023 in the United Kingdom.
Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.
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Un soldat britannique des Royal Lancers est assis dans la trappe d’observation d’un véhicule de patrouille protégé Foxhound lors d’un entraînement aux opérations en zone urbaine, aux côtés de recrues ukrainiennes et de soldats du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, le 9 février 2023, au Royaume-Uni.
Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet flies over Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base during Operation REASSURANCE Air Task Force - Romania on October 28, 2021.
Photo by: Aviator Avery Philpott, 4 Wing Imaging, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un chasseur CF-188 Hornet de l’Aviation royale canadienne affecté à la Force opérationnelle aérienne –Roumanie de l’opération REASSURANCE survole la base aérienne Mihail Kogalniceanu, le 28 octobre 2021.
Photo : Aviateur Avery Philpott, Services d’imagerie de la 4e Escadre, Forces armées canadiennes
Maritime Tactical Operations Group (MTOG) Tiger Team and Royal Canadian Navy Ship’s Boarding Party members conduct pistol training on the flight deck of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) St. John’s during Operation REASSURANCE, off the Norwegian coast on February 21, 2018.
Photo: Corporal Tony Chand, Formation Imaging Services
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L’équipe spéciale du Groupe des opérations tactiques maritimes (GOTM) et des membres de l'équipe d'arraisonnement des navires de la Marine royale canadienne s'exercent au pistolet sur le pont d'envol du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté (NCSM) St. John's dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, au large de la Norvège, le 21 février 2018.
Photo : Caporal Tony Chand, Services d’imagerie de la formation RP17-2018-0028-02569
The dive team from HMCS WINNIPEG conducts jumps from the CH-148 Cyclone helicopter to keep personnel trained and ready during Operation PROJECTION, in the Pacific Ocean on November 29, 2022.
Please credit: S1 Melissa Gonzalez, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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L’équipe de plongée du NCSM WINNIPEG effectue des sauts depuis un hélicoptère CH-148 Cyclone afin de maintenir le personnel formé et prêt à intervenir au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, dans l’océan Pacifique, le 29 novembre 2022.
Photo : Mat 1 Melissa Gonzalez, Forces armées canadiennes
Aviation Systems Technicians from Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship WINNIPEG prepare to replace a rotor blade on a CH-124 Sea King Helicopter during Operation CARIBBE on 22 June 2015.
Photo: OP Caribbe, DND
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Des techniciens en systèmes aéronautiques du Navire canadien de Sa Majesté WINNIPEG se préparent à remplacer une pale de rotor sur un hélicoptère CH-124 Sea King au cours de l’opération CARIBBE, le 22 juin 2015.
Photo : Opération Caribbe, MDN
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Members deployed on Operation REASSURANCE as part of enhanced Forward Presence-Latvia participate in Exercise SILVER ARROW at Camp Adazi Training Area, Latvia, September 27, 2020.
Please credit: enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Imagery Technician, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Des militaires en déploiement dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, qui fait partie de la présence avancée renforcée en Lettonie, participent à l’exercice SILVER ARROW dans la zone d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, en Lettonie, le 27 septembre 2020.
Mention de source : Technicien en imagerie du groupement tactique de la présence avancée renforcée, photo des Forces armées canadiennes
Yesterday, Wednesday 5 June 2013, over 120 officers from Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Police, took part in a day of action to reduce criminality on the roads and improve road safety.
The operation, commanded by Superintendent Thompson and coordinated by Greater Manchester Police, saw vehicle check sites set up in Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside force areas, supported by partners from the Environment Agency, Trading Standards, RSPCA, VOSA and HMRC.
GMP's Anpr Intercept, Traffic Enforcement teams and Road Policing units conducted enforcement throughout the region, supported by Traffic PCSO's.
Officers from GMP's Tactical Aid and Tactical Dog Units were deployed at the sites to provide specialist search capability.
Highways Agency staff also supported the operation by providing assistance to officers and distributing road safety leaflets to motorists.
The operation generated a large volume of media interest, resulting in the several interviews being provided by Superintendent Thompson and Chief Inspector Buckle to ITV National and Regional News, Crime Watch Road Show and a number of local radio stations.
The day saw over 300 vehicles stopped, 7 offenders arrested for a variety of offences including, possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, assault and theft of two motor vehicles.
192 motorists were breathalysed, contributing to the ACPO national drink drive campaign, 223 motorists dealt with under Road Traffic Act legislation and 19 vehicles seized for being driven without insurance, licence or in an anti social manner.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A group photo of the Canadian contingent and British flag bearers who are supporting Operation GOLDEN ORB at Pirbright, United Kingdom on 04 May, 2023.
Photo: Master Corporal Matthew Tower, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Photo de groupe des membres du contingent canadien et des porte drapeaux britanniques qui soutiennent l’opération GOLDEN ORB, à Pirbright, au Royaume Uni, le 4 mai 2023.
Photo : Caporal-chef Matthew Tower, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Yesterday, Wednesday 5 June 2013, over 120 officers from Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Police, took part in a day of action to reduce criminality on the roads and improve road safety.
The operation, commanded by Superintendent Thompson and coordinated by Greater Manchester Police, saw vehicle check sites set up in Lancashire, Cheshire and Merseyside force areas, supported by partners from the Environment Agency, Trading Standards, RSPCA, VOSA and HMRC.
GMP's Anpr Intercept, Traffic Enforcement teams and Road Policing units conducted enforcement throughout the region, supported by Traffic PCSO's.
Officers from GMP's Tactical Aid and Tactical Dog Units were deployed at the sites to provide specialist search capability.
Highways Agency staff also supported the operation by providing assistance to officers and distributing road safety leaflets to motorists.
The operation generated a large volume of media interest, resulting in the several interviews being provided by Superintendent Thompson and Chief Inspector Buckle to ITV National and Regional News, Crime Watch Road Show and a number of local radio stations.
The day saw over 300 vehicles stopped, 7 offenders arrested for a variety of offences including, possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, assault and theft of two motor vehicles.
192 motorists were breathalysed, contributing to the ACPO national drink drive campaign, 223 motorists dealt with under Road Traffic Act legislation and 19 vehicles seized for being driven without insurance, licence or in an anti social manner.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The Land Task Force conducts a robust presence patrol increasing Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Arctic presence and projecting CAF capabilities in the north as part of Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22 in the northern Northwest Territories. February 24, 2022.
Photo by: Master Corporal Jax Kennedy, Joint Task Force (North), Canadian Armed Forces photo
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La Force opérationnelle terrestre effectue une patrouille de présence renforcée permettant d’accroître la présence des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) dans l’Arctique et de faire connaître leurs capacités dans le Nord au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT 22, dans le nord des Territoires du Nord Ouest, le 22 février 2022.
Photo : Caporal chef Jax Kennedy, Force opérationnelle interarmées (Nord), Forces armées canadiennes
An Aviation Systems Technician from Air Task Force - Iraq marshals a CF-18 Hornet fighter jet into position at Camp Patrice Vincent during Operation IMPACT on January 18, 2015.
Photo: OP Impact, DND
Un technicien en systèmes aéronautiques de la Force opérationnelle aérienne – Iraq guide un chasseur à réaction CF18 Hornet en position au camp Patrice-Vincent, lors de l’opération Impact, le 18 janvier 2015.
Photo : Op Impact, MDN
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Canadian, Dutch, and German military members participate in a shortened version of the Nijmegen March, completing 10 kms each day for four days at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on July 17, 2018.
Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche
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The Commander Task Force Helmand and his RMP Close Protection team arrive by RAF Chinook Helicopter to visit troops on the ground during operations in Afghanistan.
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RICHMOND, Virginia – A weeklong, large-scale gang enforcement operation, labeled “Operation Washout” wrapped up on May 24, resulting in 90 arrests of alleged violent offenders and fugitives.
The U.S. Marshals Service led multiple federal, state and local law enforcement agencies working around the clock May 20-24, concentrating their efforts primarily on known gang members wanted in the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas. Of the 90 arrests, 22 were documented gang members. Many other arrests were of suspected gang members or associates. Additional state and federal prosecutions are pending on those arrested where drug, gun or other crime evidence was seized during or subsequent to the person’s arrest.
The U.S. Marshals Service’s national fugitive initiative known as Operation Washout is deployed to local communities to bring immediate relief from violent, gang-related crime. The collaborative law enforcement effort is focused on targeting and arresting violent fugitives wanted for high-profile crimes such as homicide, felony assault and sexual assault, illegal possession of firearms, illegal drug distribution, robbery and arson.
Photo by Shane T. McCoy / US Marshals
A suspects is lead away.
An initiative to strengthen community spirit and tackle crime in Halliwell was launched this week by police and Bolton Council.
Operation Viking, which will run for 12 weeks, will see more officers working in the area and focusing in particular on those who trade in stolen goods.
To mark the launch of the operation, raids were carried out at addresses in Halliwell and other areas of the town, resulting in 8 arrests.
Reassurance leaflets were delivered to neighbouring premises and households as the raids were executed, and messages were sent out on Twitter to inform people what was happening.
Following the raids a community event was staged at the ‘Cop Shop’ mobile police station in the heart of the area.
The event was attended by key members of the Viking team, including local police officers, the council’s community safety team and local council members, and allowed residents and businesses to talk to those involved and ask questions about the initiative.
The community safety team handed out crime prevention materials and newsletters focusing on Halliwell, and community volunteers were on hand to inform people about the work they do. Police mascot ‘Pippa the Panda’ was also available to hand out stickers and balloons to children.
Chief Inspector Carol Martin, who is leading on Operation Viking, said: “This fresh injection of officers is intended to support the good work that is already being done in Halliwell by the local neighbourhood policing team. As well as working closely with the council, we want the community to get involved by offering solutions to problems, or by approaching us with any information about criminal activity.
“It is vital that we work together to drive down crime in the area, and I would urge people to always say no if they are offered stolen goods, as there is a victim behind each one. Finally, I have a simple message for anyone selling such items – we are committed to rooting out offenders, and we will use all our powers to bring you to justice.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the new national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
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A CH-146 Griffon helicopter crew with Operation PRESENCE - Mali practice their approach to the hangar line at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on July 23, 2018.
Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche
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A member of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Ville de Québec’s Naval Tactical Operations Group climbs onto the ship from a Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat during a training session while sailing in the Mediterranean Sea on August 24, 2018 during Operation REASSURANCE.
Photo: MCpl Andre Maillet, MARPAC Imaging Services
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An Afghan child watches Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment during Operation First Call in the Zhari District. The 1-12th Infantry Regiment is based at Forward Operating Base Ramrod, located in the Kandahar province.
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Weaver
Date: 07.02.2009
Location: Zhari District, AF
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Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), Grand Chief Garrison Settee visits troops in Thompson, Manitoba during Operation VECTOR on May 8, 2021.
Please credit: MCpl Genevieve Lapointe, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Le Grand chef Garrison Settee, de Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), rend visite aux militaires à Thompson, au Manitoba, au cours de l’opération VECTOR, le 8 mai 2021.
Photo : Cplc Genevieve Lapointe, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
Vehicles lined up prior to the operation's briefing.
Five people were arrested and more than 30 uninsured cars taken off the roads during a GMP operation involving more than 60 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
ANPR devices are used by police around the UK to detect and remove serious criminals, unsafe vehicles and unsafe drivers from our roads.
Operation Galileo ran between 3pm and 11pm on Thursday 30 June 2011, more than 150 police officers were involved in the force-wide operation.
ANPR devices scan vehicle registrations and check them against information stored on the Police National Computer (PNC) and other databases. Officers are instantly alerted if the vehicle is of interest to police. Those vehicles are then stopped by police and the occupants spoken to.
Officers intercepted 87 vehicles and seized 31 cars that were being driven without insurance.
Superintendent Craig Thompson, from GMPs Specialist Operations Branch, said: ‘Many criminals rely on vehicles to commit crime and by denying them use of the roads we are better placed to enforce the law and prevent and detect crime.
’We know there is a strong link between illegal use of motor vehicles on the road and other types of serious crime and ANPR cameras are an invaluable tool in our fight against committed criminals and organised crime groups.
’The message to those who flout the rules of the road or who use our highways in the pursuit of crime is quite simple - we will use all the equipment available to us to identify you and bring you to justice.
’We have seized dozens of cars that were being driven without insurance and it is these drivers that can have the biggest impact and cause the most inconvenience to other motorists.
’The public should be reassured that this is by no means a one-off operation and we will be carrying out similar crackdowns in the near future.
’We are committed to ensuring that the majority of people who lawfully use our roads continue to do so unhindered’.
For more information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
One of the Force's new ANPR Interceptor fleet.
Greater Manchester Police stopped 627 vehicles in a day of action targeting criminals using the roads and motorway networks across the county.
Yesterday (Wednesday 4 July) more than 160 specialist operations and divisional police officers and 42 Specials Constables were involved in a crackdown conducting roadside checks at numerous sites across the force area.
As a result of the operation 23 arrests were made for offences including burglary, theft of motor vehicle, metal theft and drugs offences.
Also as part of the operation, 49 cars that were being driven without insurance or road tax were seized. A total of 290 fixed penalty notices were issued together with 269 drivers receiving advice for various road traffic offences.
During the operation Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras were used to detect vehicles being driven illegally or having a connection with criminal activity. These cameras are used to scan vehicle registrations as they drive past and police are automatically alerted if the vehicle is linked to intelligence on known criminals.
Superintendent Craig Thompson, from GMP’s Specialist Operations Branch, said: “The operation was geared to disrupting the illegal activities of criminals using the roads in Greater Manchester.
“Criminals tend not to be over concerned about ensuring their vehicles are insured and taxed. Many are also unroadworthy and pose a real danger to other road users.
“By targeting them in this way we are able to get them off the roads, make our highways safer for everyone and harder for offenders to commit crime.
“Criminals can be assured that this is not just a one-off operation. We have patrols on the roads 365 days of the year and will continue to target criminals in this way. We are determined not to allow people to drive untaxed, uninsured cars on our roads.”
“Law-abiding citizens can help us keep criminals off our roads by reporting illegal use of vehicles to us directly on 101, the new national non-emergency number, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity that will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.”
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
A CC-130 Hercules carrying Canadian Armed Forces members arrives in Gao, Mali for Operation PRESENCE on June 25, 2018.
Photo: Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Ten people were arrested and thousands of pounds worth of drugs seized following raids across Manchester this morning.
On Tuesday 11 April 2017 over 100 officers from Greater Manchester Police executed warrants at eight addresses in Chorlton, Whalley Range, Moss Side, and Withington.
Ten men, were arrested on suspicion of a number of drugs offences including possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
Drugs, including what is believed to be cocaine and ecstasy, with a street value of thousands of pounds were seized and £20,000 in cash was recovered from the properties.
A Taser and stolen drivers licenses were also recovered.
It follows concerns raised to the police by the community and falls under Challenger Manchester team which is dedicated to targeting organised crime in Manchester.
Superintendent Dave Pester from GMP’s City of Manchester team said: “This morning we successfully executed warrants at eight addresses.
“We targeted those involved in the supply of Class A drugs and managed to recover thousands of pounds worth of what we believe is cocaine and ecstasy, which was destined for the streets of Manchester.
“These warrants couldn’t have been done without the help from the community. You gave us the intelligence we needed to get the drugs and the people who supply them off the streets.
“We will continue to work with our partners and the local communities to keep our streets safe and bring those who bring crime to our doorsteps to justice.”
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information.
Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A CC-177 Globemaster lands in Hall Beach, Nunavut, to deliver personnel and equipment during Operation NUNALIVUT 2017 on February 23, 2017.
Photo: Sgt Jean-François Lauzé, Task Force Imagery Technician
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U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) members conduct a boarding exercise with HMCS BRANDON and HMCS SASKATOON in the Pacific Ocean, March 2, 2021.
Photo Credit: Op CARIBBE PAO, HMCS BRANDON, Canadian Armed Forces photo
Des membres du détachement d’application de la loi (LEDET) de la garde côtière américaine mènent un exercice d’arraisonnement avec le NCSM BRANDON et le NCSM SASKATOON dans l’océan Pacifique, le 2 mars 2021.
Photo : OAP, Op CARIBBE, NCSM BRANDON, Forces armées canadiennes
Well after about 8 years of operation having been started by York Pullman, the Unibus 44 service finally bows out thus closing the book on York's long-running 'bus war' along the university corridor. The service started off to meet the requirements from the University of York of having a regular bus service to serve the Heslington East campus which at the time was being built and only had one or possibly two completed buildings which were in use - the university had contacted First York at the time on several occasions but the company had been unwilling to extend route 4 beyond Heslington Hall as it would require an extra vehicle to run on the then-branded 'FTR' route which have have meant obtaining another Wright Streetcar (even though at the time one which had originally been trialled in York had been down at Luton and wasn't required so easily could have been brought back up north).
As First wouldn't entertain the idea of serving Heslington East, the university contacted York Pullman and a deal was struck for a new service every 20 minutes between Merchantgate and the new campus where a turning circle was provided outside what is now the Ron Cooke Hub - the route was numbered 44 as if to compliment the 4 running along the same route, but the 44 was operated under a subsidy from the University over a deal of several years whereby the subsidy would decrease as passenger numbers increased with the eventual hope of the service being commercially viable in its own right. As time went on the passenger loadings on the 44 grew and so did the route to reflect this, extending first to the rail station and Nunnery Lane with then some journeys running right through to Acomb... and whilst Pullman had run a variety of vehicles on the service (including both an ex-Weardale low floor Ikarus bodied Daf SB220 and a step entrance version, a Scania Wright Solar, a BMC Condor) the time came in 2010 to have a dedicated fleet of vehicles and so a number of Olympians received conservative branding and the route name 'Unibus' - a single Leyland Olympian from Preston joined the fleet along with a single ex-Dublin Volvo Olympian and two ex-Lothian volvo examples; BUT at the same time Pullman purchased two brand new ADL Enviro 200's built on MAN chassis to make up a full contingent of vehicles to operate the increased length and frequency of the 44, whilst a Plaxton primo was purchased for a new aspect of the contract which was a free campus-to-campus shuttle bus service called the Ub1.
Pullman had been operating the 44 for some time in addition to other subsidised bus services around York, but a decision was made that in early 2012 all stagecarriage operations would be sold along with a number of vehicles in order to focus on schools and private hire work - this saw all such operations sold to Transdev York along with the full Unibus fleet; the vehicles stayed in York Pullman livery but received a simple vinyl overlay to cover the York Pullman logo with the Transdev York white rose logo, but vehicles route and frequency remained the same - though there was a brief period whereby some 44 services were extended beyond the university to Stamford Bridge however this was short-lived.
To reflect the changing requirements of the students, the university made it clear they wanted to see an increasing amount of buses being used with step-free access for the 44 route, and so Transdev introduced two ex-London Plaxton Presidents to the service which were later joined by two ex-Lancashire examples - these replaced Olympians on the route and at the same time introduced everybody to a whole new look for the Unibus. The buses were presented in a smart cream and indigo livery with a fade-out graphic to seperate the two colours vertically whilst a "looney tunes" style skyline graphic of York was used along the skirts to seperate the colours horizontally, whilst the university mascot of a duck also appeared on the buses. Shortly after introducing the double deckers, the two Enviro's purchased from Pullman went to the paint shop and gained the new branding identity whilst the Plaxton Primo gained a controversial pink graffitti livery - though the Primo only lasted about a year with Transdev before being exported to New Zealand due to it being non-standard.
Popularity of the Unibus grew ever-further and so the university required route frequency to increase, and so three Volvo B10BLE Wright Renown single deckers joined the fleet - these had been new to Yorkshire Coastliner and so to see them back in York was somewhat pleasing. At the time though there were increasing occurances whereby maintenance schedules or breakdowns meant a non-branded vehicle or two were appearing on the 44 and the university weren't pleased... as a result, Transdev brought across another Renown (1051) from lancashire which was 'officially' referred to as being in a dual-purpose livery - even though everybody else could see it as just being a half-arsed paint job that wasn't finished, as it had the base colours of the Unibus livery minus the blue sweep under the windscreen nor any of the graphics (just a simple white sticker with the new-style Transdev logo and a corny corporate motto)... eventually this did receive the full livery minus the bluue sweep under the windscreen. In addition to the 44 and the Ub1, the contract with the university also saw Transdev run an early-morning service from the university to the hospital one-way only (Hb1) as well as overnight services during term time for students wishing to go clubbing (Cb2) or for access to the university library for pre-exam study (SS1).... the Cb2 had been operated by York Pullman previously on select weekdays, whilst a Cb1 route had also been registered and operated by them on other days of the week.
Everything changed in 2015 however, when the Unibus contract had come up for re-tender and the new contract was awarded to First York - which was in a strange way surprising and yet not surprising all at the same time, as everybody knew First York strongly despised having subsidised competition to and from the university, and so it was an easy guess that First would put in an incredibly strong bid for the uni contract. It had been considered that Transdev would be gracious in defeat and quietly withdraw the 44 service so that the route and number could pass over to the new incumbent; however that didn't happen and instead Transdev registered the 44 route commercially with a slight route alteration due to no longer being authorised to run buses along Lakeside Way and so would have to terminate at the Heslington East interchange near Badger Hill, the route which First's number 4 had been doing for some time prior to winning the uni contract. The other change for the 44 Unibus was the streamlining of the fleet: all four double deckers left York for pastures new (Keighley) whilst the Enviro's went to the paint shop again to receive the white rose livery applied to buses being used elsewhere in the York operation, and the 4 Renowns were then joined by Renowns 1054, 1059 and 1076 and all were given a mildly revised livery which had all aspects to denote a partnership with the university having been removed.... all 7 vehicles were then refurbished with new seating, new interior panelling, free wi-fi and USB chargers. Online, Transdev started a questionable social media campaign to try and assert that they were the better service provider and that even though others were 'copying' the Unibus there would only ever be... ahem... "only one unibus". The commercially-run 44 could not offer the same high frequency of every 7-8 minutes being offered by First, but that didn't stop Transdev from arranging their timetables to arrive at key stops about 3 minutes before the First service, and likewise the 44 would be timed to wait around at city centre stops such as the rail station and merchantgate so as to try and draw as many passengers as possible on board. Likewise the university required First York to run the 66 as a 24-hour operation during term time with services overnight for students having a night out in the city centre, with the overnight services running once an hour - Transdev got wind of this and registered the 44 to also run 24 hours a day, with the hourly overnight services just so happening to depart from the city centre on the opposite side of the hour to First's service. This 24-hour service didn't last long however, but when Transdev launched the York-Leeds Cityzap limited stop service the decision was made to extend friday/saturday late night services arriving into York at 3am and 4am to go beyond the city centre to the university - the service was timed as such with the one simple hope that the zap service would arrive at the rail station and more importantly into merchantgate before the overnight First service so as to abstract passengers away. This didn't really work either and so that ploy was eventually dropped and so for the last few months the Unibus 44 has simply been plodding along with a regular 15-minute service between the uni and the city with every other service extended under subsidy from the council to Acomb via Holly Bank to replace the 13A service which First York had withdrawn.
Just over 6 weeks ago the announcement was made that at the end of the winter university term the unibus 44 service would cease, though the 44 between the city centre and acomb would continue as a standalone operation - the company statement made was along the lines that "other operators copying our service" had caused the unibus to no longer be viable, though it is very much worth noting that the person who first devised the 44 route with York Pullman is the same person who arranged First York's 66 service which officially replaced the 44. The very last day of the Unibus was December 3rd 2016, and here at Morell Library on central campus is B10BLE Renown B10YKS... it is fitting for this to be one of the last two unibus vehicles I photograph on the route, as this was the first Unibus renown I got a photo of when it arrived in the city under its original registration of YD02 UMV having been new to Yorkshire Coastliner.
Master Corporal (MCpl) Sebastien Ramirez Naranjo, an Aviation Systems Technician and MCpl Andre Almeida, an Avionics Systems Technician aboard HMCS CALGARY, conduct a hoisting exercise with a Kaman Super Sea Sprite helicopter from the Royal New Zealand Navy during cross deck flight operations at sea in the Pacific Ocean during Operation PROJECTION, August 10, 2021.
Please credit: Corporal Lynette Ai Dang, Her Majesty's Canadian Ship CALGARY
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À bord du NCSM CALGARY, le caporal chef (Cplc) Sebastien Ramirez Naranjo, technicien en systèmes aéronautiques, et le Cplc Andre Almeida, technicien de systèmes avioniques, participent à un exercice d’hélitreuillage en mer avec un hélicoptère Kaman Super Sea Sprite de la marine royale de la Nouvelle Zélande, lors d’opérations transversales au-dessus pont, dans l’océan Pacifique, au cours de l’opération PROJECTION, le 10 août 2021.
Photo : Caporal Lynette Ai Dang, Navire canadien de Sa Majesté CALGARY
Victorian Intelligence Officer Grayhawk was tasked with special activities and special reconnaissance at the border region. He established a safehouse and intelligence network at the Naran Darre Mountains and began his operation.
Grayhawk met with the tribal leaders in the region. After tea and gifts were exchanged, the tribal leader informed him that they observed military activities in an area not observed by satellites.
To be continued...
Note: The story, all names, characters, and incidents are fictitious.
Canadian Armed Forces Traffic Technicians with Canadian Joint Operations Command load special freezers onto aircraft pallets near the Ottawa Airport on 12 December 2020.The mission was part of Operation VECTOR; the Canadian Armed Forces’ support to the Government of Canada COVID-19 vaccine distribution and delivery efforts.
Please credit: Cpl Matthew Tower, Canadian Forces Combat Camera, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Des techniciens des mouvements du Commandement des opérations interarmées du Canada des Forces armées canadiennes chargent des congélateurs spéciaux sur des palettes de fret aérien près de l’aéroport d’Ottawa, le 12 décembre 2020. Cette mission a été menée dans le cadre de l’opération VECTOR, la contribution des FAC aux efforts de distribution et d’acheminent du vaccin contre la COVID-19 du gouvernement du Canada.
Photo : Cpl Matthew Tower, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes, Forces armées canadiennes
A Polish Armed Forces soldier surveys the path as a Ukrainian soldier drives a Leopard 2A4 main battle tank during Operation UNIFIER in south-western Poland, on February 20, 2023.
Photo by Corporal Marco Tijam, Operation UNIFIER, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Un soldat des forces armées polonaises regarde route alors qu’un soldat ukrainien conduit un char de combat principal Leopard 2A4 au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, dans le sud ouest de la Pologne, le 20 février 2023.
Photo : Caporal Marco Tijam, opération UNIFIER, Forces armées canadiennes
This morning, Thursday 2 February 2017, officers executed warrants at addresses across Miles Platting and Ancoats.
The warrants were executed as part of Operation Rudow a multi-agency operation targeting organised crime and the supply of drugs across Greater Manchester.
Chief Inspector Andy Cunliffe, of GMP’s City of Manchester team, said: "Drugs ruin lives and destroy communities. We will systematically root out and dismantle groups that seek to profit from flooding our streets with drugs.
"Today, we have made arrests after executing warrants across North Manchester.
"By sharing information with our partners, we are better equipped to tackle organised crime and make it impossible for them to profit from it.
"I'd like to thank the community who came forward with information that has proved vital in making this enforcement action a success.
“We still however, need people to come forward with information to prevent people from benefiting from the proceeds of crime at the demise of others. If you know about it, report it.
"Organised crime has no place on the streets of Greater Manchester and we will continue to work tirelessly to remove the scourge of criminal gangs."
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
A crewmember aboard HMCS MONCTON launches the PUMA for a flight familiarization during Operation CARIBBE in the Caribbean Sea, February 2, 2021.
Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces photo
A CH-146 Griffon helicopter drops supplies to the Land Task Force camp during Operation NANOOK-NUNALIVUT in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut on March 9, 2023.
Photo by: Corporal Antoine Brochu, Assistant Deputy Minister (Public Affairs), Canadian Armed Forces Photo
Un hélicoptère CH-146 Griffon largue des fournitures au campement de la Force opérationnelle terrestre au cours de l’opération NANOOK-NUNALIVUT, à Rankin Inlet, au Nunavut, le 9 mars 2023.
Photo : Caporal Antoine Brochu, Sous-ministre adjoint (Affaires publiques), Forces armées canadiennes
At the end of their deployment on Operation CARIBBE, HMCS MONCTON departs a U.S. port to sail back to Canada on March 4, 2021.
Please credit: Canadian Armed Forces Imagery Technician, HMCS MONCTON
The Rail Operations Group's Class 47 47812 is pictured heading south through Platform 4 at Newcastle Central, at the head of a Millerhill to Doncaster South Yard stock movement, on June 2nd 2018. I first saw this locomotive at Durham during December 1967 when it was D1916. It later became 47239 and then 47657 before becoming 47812.
A new joint operation - called Operation Vortex - has gotten underway today (Wednesday 19 January 2022) in Oldham to crack down on vehicle crime and traffic offences in the district.
The Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit, along with officers from GMP's Safer Transport Team and officers across the Oldham District, worked along the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency at a static base in Chadderton, stopping a number of vehicles either committing traffic offences, or vehicle crime.
Two men arrested, one on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, and one for driving while disqualified and remain in custody for questioning, ten vehicles have been seized for being driven with no insurance, and one stolen vehicle has been recovered.
In addition, officers also reported 35 traffic offences for a range of driving offences.
Chief Superintendent Mark Dexter from GMP's Specialist Operations said: "This will become a regular operation across Greater Manchester, where we will strive to make our communities and roads safer, tackling illegal vehicles which we know that are all too often used in crime and cause harm and misery on the roads.
"I hope this sends a strong message to anyone thinking of breaking the law on our roads, that we are watching, and we won't hesitate to take action to remove you and your vehicle from the road."
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
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A simulated casualty is offloaded out of a Canadian CH-147 Chinook helicopter by a German medical crew during medivac training at Camp Castor in Gao, Mali on July 27, 2018.
Photo: MCpl Jennifer Kusche, Canadian Forces Combat Camera
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Une pseudo victime est descendue d’un hélicoptère canadien CH-147 Chinook par une équipe médicale allemande lors d’un entraînement d’évacuation médicale au Camp Castor, à Gao, au Mali, le 27 juillet 2018.
Photo : Cplc Jennifer Kusche, Caméra de combat des Forces canadiennes
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Police from Tameside investigating modern slavery and drugs trafficking between Tameside and #Humberside have made arrests this morning.
Warrants were executed at addresses in #NewtonHeath, #Failsworth, and the #NorthernQuarter area as part of an operation dedicated to disrupting a drugs line between Tameside and #Hull that involves the criminal exploitation of vulnerable children.
The action is part of #OperationMarconi which was formed in June 2020 and concerns the exploitation of children from Tameside aged between 16 and 17.
It is one of over 20 investigations being led by GMP Tameside's Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) team dedicated to modern slavery and the exploitation of vulnerable people who have been coerced into criminal activity in the district.
The CCE team have already made an additional eight arrests as part of those investigations and four people have been charged with modern slavery and drug offences.
A number of vulnerable individuals coerced into 'county lines' and identified as high-risk have been safeguarded and re-housed with support from local partner agencies.
County lines describes organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs into one or more importing areas within the UK, using dedicated mobile phone lines.
Children and vulnerable adults are often exploited to move and store the drugs and money often through coercion, intimidation, violence and weapons.
Police continue to collaborate with social services and schools, in particular, to help spot the signs of any children that may have been identified to be at risk of such exploitation.
Detective Constable Laura Hughes, of GMP Tameside's Child Criminal Exploitation team, said: "Today's action is a significant statement as we continue to tackle the pernicious exploitation of vulnerable young people for illicit gains.
"We have been working tirelessly in the CCE team in Tameside to work with local agencies in identifying and safeguarding potential victims of this criminality, while pursuing those that we believe are responsible for such exploitation.
"Tackling 'county lines' by its nature requires closely co-ordinated work, not just with local partners, but also policing partners from across the country and I would like to thank Humberside Police for their support during this operation so far.
"A lot of our work is based on intelligence and we are forever gaining a clearer picture as to how these criminal enterprises operate and are developing a real understanding of how these groups recruit and coerce vulnerable young people.
"It is important people know to spot the signs of when someone may be being exploited; whether it being withdrawn from family and friends and skipping school, to having more than one phone and going missing from home more regularly.
"Anyone with suspicions or concerns should contact police online via our website, call 101 and always dial 999 in an emergency. Details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patrica’s Canadian Light Infantry, instruct Ukrainian recruits on the principles of camouflage and concealment during Operation UNIFIER in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2023.
Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo
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Des soldats du 3e Bataillon, Princess Patrica’s Canadian Light Infantry, donnent de la formation à des recrues ukrainiennes sur les principes du camouflage et de la dissimulation au cours de l’opération UNIFIER, au Royaume-Uni, le 23 janvier 2023.
Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes
Police have launched a 48 hour crackdown on offenders wanted for incidents of domestic abuse.
Hundreds of officers will take to the streets ahead of Valentine’s weekend to look for wanted offenders.
The operation – codenamed Olympus – will see local officers working alongside Force resources such as tactical aid unit and ANPR Intercept officers to locate culprits.
Superintendent Craig Thompson said: “Our priority is to protect victims and we will be out in force over the next two days to ensure offenders are brought in and locked up before they cause any further misery.
“We will leave no stone unturned and do all we can to locate those trying to evade capture. Anybody with information on somebody who may be wanted should do the right thing and contact police before they cause more harm.”
Detective Chief Inspector Nicky Porter said: “Valentine’s Day should be a celebration of love and romance but unfortunately for many it will serve as a reminder that their relationship is far from happy and is instead masked by fear, control and violence.
“Domestic abuse comes in many guises and can be emotional as well as physical. In December we welcomed a change in legislation which means for the first time perpetrators who control their partners through threats or by restricting their personal or financial freedom could face prison in the same way as those who are violent towards them.
“Taking these abusers off our streets is a huge part of what we do but we also want to stop this type of crime happening in the first place. I urge people to take a step back and consider the relationship they are in – if their partner is controlling, threatening or violent, it’s time to ask for help. Whether it be a relative, friend, charity or the police, we are here to support people to live safely and without fear.”
Victims of domestic abuse are urged not to suffer in silence - call the Women’s Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0161 636 7525 or report incidents to Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Visit gmp.police.uk or endthefear.co.uk for information on how to stop the abuse.
Anybody with information on somebody who is wanted by police should call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Follow #OpOlympus on Twitter for live updates from the operation.
A Ukrainian recruit moves to a shooting position during a live fire range run by members of 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry during Operation UNIFIER-UK in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2022.
Please Credit: Corporal Eric Greico, Canadian Armed Forces Photo.
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Une recrue ukrainienne se déplace vers une position de tir lors d’un exercice de tir réel dirigé par des membres du 3e Bataillon du Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry au cours de l’opération UNIFIER-UK, au Royaume-Uni, le 19 novembre 2022.
Photo : Caporal Eric Greico, Forces armées canadiennes
Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia participate in Exercise WOLVERINE FORGE as part of Operation REASSURANCE, held at Camp Adazi Training area on February 10, 2023.
Photo Credit: Sergeant 1st Class Christian Milano, Spanish Army
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Des membres des Forces armées canadiennes déployés au sein du groupement tactique de présence avancée renforcée de l’OTAN en Lettonie participent à l’exercice WOLVERINE FORGE dans le cadre de l’opération REASSURANCE, dans le secteur d’entraînement du Camp Adazi, le 10 février 2023.
Photo : Sergent de 1re classe Christian Milano, forces armées espagnoles
Master Corporal (MCpl) Anthony "Tony" Vail from 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron and MCpl Bruno Robetialle from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron demonstrate Search and Rescue parachute near the Task Force base camp on Little Cornwallis Island during Operation NUNALIVUT, April 9, 2016.
Photo: Cpl Parks, Task Force Imagery Technician
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Le caporal-chef (Cplc) Anthony « Tony » Vail, du 435e Escadron de transport et de sauvetage, et le Cplc Bruno Robitaille, du 424e Escadron de transport et de sauvetage, font une démonstration de saut en parachute en situation de recherche et sauvetage près du camp de base de la Force opérationnelle sur la Petite île Cornwallis au cours de l’opération NUNALIVUT, le 9 avril 2016.
Photo : Cpl Parks, technicien en imagerie de la Force opérationnelle
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A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster from 429 Transport Squadron based at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, delivers a Leopard 2A4 main battle tank to Poland on April 10, 2023, as a part of Canada's commitment to donate Leopard II tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Photo by: Corporal Marco Tijam, Operation UNIFIER, Canadian Armed Forces photo
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Un CC-177 Globemaster de l'Aviation royale canadienne provenant du 429e Escadron de transport de la 8e Escadre Trenton, en Ontario, livre un char de combat principal Leopard 2A4 en Pologne le 10 avril 2023, dans le cadre de l'engagement du Canada à donner des chars Leopard II aux forces armées de l'Ukraine.
Photo : Caporal Marco Tijam, opération UNIFIER, Forces armées canadiennes