A NEW era of Police Federation Chairs and Secretaries across the country are pushing for change and reform on the back of the Independent Review of the organisation. That is… read more →
THE Chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales has announced his plans to retire from the police service at the end of May. Announcing his decisions to members,… read more →
HMIC “is concerned about the lack of understanding and awareness of the complexities of domestic abuse demonstrated by many staff and officers” in Essex Police. In a report – Everyone’s… read more →
ESSEX Police officers have been celebrated in this year’s force awards which saw the force’s brightest and best commended for their bravery, commitment and excellence. A record number of individuals… read more →
THE Police Federation of England and Wales has backed plans to have more mental health nurses at police stations, but warned that vulnerable people should in the first instance be taken… read more →
THE Labour Party is considering merging police forces and axing police and crime commissioners if it wins the 2015 general election. Chris Leslie, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, has said… read more →
THE introduction of direct entry at West Yorkshire Police is an “insult” and a “slap in the face” of hardworking police officers, the force’s federation has said. Nick Smart, federation… read more →
THE Home Secretary wants to introduce a new offence for police corruption, strengthening what she sees as the “outdated” misconduct in public office charge. Theresa May (pictured) announced her plans… read more →
THE police minister has urged the Police Federation of England and Wales to implement recommendations made in the Independent Review, but has stopped short of setting an ultimatum for reform.… read more →
POLICE officers have hit out at plans to introduce chartered status to the role – which could cost more than £100 a year. Officers have been told they may have… read more →