THE Government wants to demonstrate its \u2018respect and support\u2019 for policing by launching a new police covenant and has backed plans for Special Constables to become members of the PFEW.<\/p>\n
Home Secretary Sajid Javid unveiled plans for the covenant agreement at the recent PFEW Bravery Awards.<\/p>\n
He said it would enshrine Government support to officers which they \u2018richly deserve\u2019 and that it is a pledge to recognise the sacrifices they make.<\/p>\n
More details on what the covenant will include will be ratified in \u2018due course\u2019 he said but he confirmed it would recognise that police officers are not just employees and that the office of constable comes with \u2018a high level of accountability and responsibility\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce that the Government plans to introduce the police covenant to provide the support the police deserve,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will be a pledge to do more as a nation to help those who serve this country. It will ensure the sacrifice made by the police is properly recognised and I\u2019m in awe of every officer who plays their part in keeping this country safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cRest assured the Government has your back \u2013 and the police covenant will make sure of that.\u201d<\/p>\n
PFEW Chair John Apter said it was evidence that the Government was now listening to policing\u2019s concerns.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is really good news for policing and for colleagues,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s clear that the Home Secretary and others within Government and elsewhere have been listening to what we have asked and have acted.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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