The Suffolk Fire Experience - Doc 164 Bungay Fireman Vacancies
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Why?
Is it that there is a total absence of any note in DO Colin Hodge’s official notebook of the developments leading to the events recorded by Docs 160 –162.
After DO Hodges entry recording his interview and taking a statement from Miss Sarah Davies (27th July 1998) his next entry is on 7th August 1998.
Strange that isn’t it. Especially after he has apparently committed to writing many events, during the investigation, to his notebook.
But then perhaps the most important information i.e his report at the conclusion of investigation to ACFO Ken Seager is not reported. His (DO Hodges) recommendation is missing from the notebook. But maybe it might be because he delivered the outcome, findings and conclusions of his investigation in a written report to ACFO K Seager. However, this would, some time later (another 300 documents down the line - 2001) prove not to be the case when Suffolk County Council Solicitor Mr Alan Gillespie would state categorically that no report existed. Further, that DO Hodge gave a verbal report of his mammoth 2 month investigation to ACFO Seager. But there is no record of a verbal report in the notebook is there? But then again maybe Suffolk County Solicitor Mr Alan Gillespie is telling lies or as Solicitors say “I am instructed?”
Once again strange and seemingly inconsistent with DO Hodge’s previous note taking practice. But then again perhaps DO Hodge may have omitted many other important facts from his notebook.
Perhaps even he was ordered not to take notes by his supervisor when the final outcome and future strategy was decided?
Why?
Is it that there is a total absence of any note in DO Colin Hodge’s official notebook of the developments leading to the events recorded by Docs 160 –162.
After DO Hodges entry recording his interview and taking a statement from Miss Sarah Davies (27th July 1998) his next entry is on 7th August 1998.
Strange that isn’t it. Especially after he has apparently committed to writing many events, during the investigation, to his notebook.
But then perhaps the most important information i.e his report at the conclusion of investigation to ACFO Ken Seager is not reported. His (DO Hodges) recommendation is missing from the notebook. But maybe it might be because he delivered the outcome, findings and conclusions of his investigation in a written report to ACFO K Seager. However, this would, some time later (another 300 documents down the line - 2001) prove not to be the case when Suffolk County Council Solicitor Mr Alan Gillespie would state categorically that no report existed. Further, that DO Hodge gave a verbal report of his mammoth 2 month investigation to ACFO Seager. But there is no record of a verbal report in the notebook is there? But then again maybe Suffolk County Solicitor Mr Alan Gillespie is telling lies or as Solicitors say “I am instructed?”
Once again strange and seemingly inconsistent with DO Hodge’s previous note taking practice. But then again perhaps DO Hodge may have omitted many other important facts from his notebook.
Perhaps even he was ordered not to take notes by his supervisor when the final outcome and future strategy was decided?
posted by Bert Blythburgh at 12:05 AM
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