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he Hawk is always a sucker for a story with a happy ending. And it seems he may have played a modest part in bringing this one about. Some time ago there was an appeal in Bird's Eye View by PC Malcolm Jarvis from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire.
PC Jarvis is a community policeman who, together with local youth worker Keith Hanberry, was looking at ways to solve the problems of street-corner gangs, and was involved in a project to get them off the streets.
They came up with the idea of purchasing a vehicle similar to the Dodge crew carrier, to
Dven though I say it myself I have always been a dab hand when it comes to DIY and I am always interested in the work of fellow enthusiasts. Therefore I was intrigued when one of my spies spotted this Mark IV Cortina in a north west London street. It has been customised to make what must be one of the lightest flatbeds on the road A triumph of ingenuity over engineering
use as a mobile information centre, which would have games and information for teenagers and provide a point of contact between them and the youth workers. PC Jarvis tells me that after the appeal: "We certainly created a buzz here with this one and funds were spectacularly found."
Local firm RGH Commercials read the appeal and was able to carry out all the testing and repair work on the vehicle. PC Jarvis is seen here at the recent launch of "The Motivator". He says it is a great success and wishes to thank everyone concerned. Only too glad to be of assistance officer!