ESSEX Police Federation has said its members have “absolutely risen to the challenge” of policing the lockdown and have “done their utmost to keep their community safe and look after… read more →
THE deterrents for assaulting police officers are not harsh enough, the Chairman of Essex Police Federation has said, as national figures show a 14% year-on-year increase in assaults on 999… read more →
THE postponement of the Sergeants’ exam has had a ‘significant’ impact on candidates, according to the Police Federation of England and Wales. COVID-19 forced the exam to be pushed back… read more →
LOOKING after police officers’ mental and physical health should be at the forefront of the proposed new Police Covenant. The Police Federation of England and Wales has asked the Government… read more →
THE Police Federation of England and Wales is launching a compensation claim against the Government on behalf of members who were “victims of discrimination and suffered any ‘injury to feeling’… read more →
THE Police Federation of England and Wales has cancelled its Annual Conference and postponed the Annual Police Bravery Awards ceremony due to the ongoing restrictions around Covid-19. Whilst the Conference… read more →
A 24-7 helpline for police is continuing to provide support, advice and a sympathetic ear as officers respond to the coronavirus crisis. The Police Federation’s National Board doubled funding to… read more →
THE Police Minister has thanked police officers for their “sterling work” during the coronavirus crisis, in a letter sent to the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). Kit Malthouse… read more →
TV presenter Nick Knowles has been defending the police from attacks in the media and outlining the challenges the country’s officers currently face. “I don’t know why we’ve got this… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police are mourning the loss of PC Matt Lannie, who died on duty on 21 April. PC Lannie, 40, was on a police motorcycle responding to an incident… read more →