A POLICE officer with 27 years’ service has been named as the new National Secretary of The Police Federation of England and Wales. Alex Duncan, a National Board member from… read more →
HOME SECRETARY Sajid Javid is backing proposals to reward officers filling hard to fill roles with a £4,000 bonus payment. The National Police Chiefs Council has submitted the proposals to… read more →
The number of complaints made against the police has fallen, a new report shows. The National Police Complaints Statistics for England and Wales revealed that more than 31,000 allegations were… read more →
SUPERINTENDENTS have been asked to ‘lead by example’ when it comes to welfare and wellbeing. Outgoing Superintendents Association President Gavin Thomas told delegates at the organisation’s annual conference that they… read more →
Custody roles are seen as the ‘worst jobs’ in policing a new survey has revealed. Nearly a quarter of all custody officers told the survey they want to be redeployed… read more →
OFFICERS’ rest days and leave could be under threat from Brexit, the Police Federation of England and Wales has warned. Simon Kempton, PFEW Operational Policing Lead said he was ‘highly… read more →
THUGS who assault officers and other emergency services workers could face up to a year in prison after the Protect the Protectors Bill was granted Royal Assent. The Assaults on… read more →
THE Protect the Protectors law will only be of value in protecting police officers if magistrates are given the ability to impose the new stiffer sentencing powers, Essex Police Federation… read more →
ESSEX officers are being tasked with dealing with more varied crime than ever before, says Essex Police Federation. The National Police Federation of England and Wales said that officers shouldn’t… read more →
PRESENTEEISM – being at work even if you are feeling unwell or mentally unable to give of your best – isn’t good for their health and wellbeing. That’s the message… read more →