Stammtisch
The word Stammtisch is German and means a regular get-together or meeting. In 2000, it was applied to a trucker's surgery that was arranged by German traffic police to give truck drivers the opportunity to speak directly to the police on a range of subjects that directly affected them, in confidence.
The event was a great success and has grown steadily throughout Europe, taking place on the first Wednesday of each month. Stammtisch an ACPO initiative has now come to the UK and is currently being operated by a growing number of police forces throughout England.
National Coordinators
Truckers Stammtisch is co-ordinated nationally by Police Sergeant Richard Golding (Met Police) and Police Constable Steven Rounds (CMPG) of the Association of Chief Police Officers Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Group (ACPO CVEG).
Both officers are available for site visits, presentations, advice, guidance and media enquiries.
- PS Richard Golding can be contacted on 0208 345 4966 or email Richard.Golding@met.police.uk
- PC Steven Rounds can be contacted on 07979 758 391 or email s.rounds@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
For more information or to find an event near you visit www.stammtisch.webs.com.
