THE Government has announced an action plan to improve the wellbeing of frontline officers, but it must become ‘a meaningful reality’ if officers are to benefit. The Home Office’s Front… read more →
POLICING needs ‘profound and far-reaching reform’ or public safety will be put at risk, the latest HMICFRS report has warned. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor said police… read more →
TWO Essex Police officers who confronted a burglar who threatened them both with a gun have been to a reception at Downing Street as part of The National Police Bravery… read more →
POLICE Federation officials representing officers from across England and Wales – our National Board and National Council – have met over the past two days to discuss important issues affecting… read more →
NEARLY 70% more police officers took time off for stress, depression or with PTSD symptoms last year compared to six years ago, worrying new figures show. Across the UK nearly… read more →
OFFICER wellbeing and morale in Northern Ireland is a challenge which must be confronted without delay, Northern Ireland Police Federation Chair Mark Lindsay has warned. Speaking at the Federation’s Annual… read more →
THE mental health of armed police officers who keep the nation’s defences safe – including protection of the nuclear deterrent – is deteriorating so badly that it risks catastrophic consequences… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation has sent out a rallying call asking officers to fill in the latest PFEW Pay and Morale Survey. Without the information it provides the Federation cannot back… read more →
THE new Prime Minister must ‘stand together’ with policing and reverse the deep cuts the service has endured over the past decade, according to Essex Police Federation. Both Boris Johnson… read more →
ESSEX Police Federation is ‘looking forward’ to the day when Taser will be part of every officers’ personal protection equipment. A senior Chief Constable has told Sky News that he… read more →