THE Home Secretary said it is “plainly ridiculous” that Chief Constables would not introduce spit guards for police officers. And he rubbished the idea that all officers need degrees. In… read more →
SAJID Javid’s address to the PFEW Annual Conference has been praised – but officers are looking for much more than nice family stories and warm words from their Home Secretary.… read more →
TOBIAS Ellwood was moved to tears when he received an award at the Police Federation’s Annual Conference for his brave attempts to save the life of PC Keith Palmer during… read more →
POLICE officers are becoming society’s punchbags, the Chairman of West Yorkshire Police Federation has told the Police Federation Annual Conference. Leading a session on the ongoing #ProtectTheProtectors campaign, Nick Smart… read more →
THE need for police officers to protect themselves from being spat at was hotly debated at the Police Federation Annual Conference. Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott told delegates she is… read more →
POLICE apprenticeships are to be introduced enabling two different routes into the service, the Police Federation of England and Wales has heard. Apprenticeships, which will enable non-graduates to do extra… read more →
POLICE officers who make genuine mistakes should not be lumped in with the bad apples when it comes to discipline, the Police Federation of England and Wales’ annual conference has… read more →
A POLICE officer who has left the job because of PTSD and depression has questioned why policing spends money on keeping officers safe from physical harm but doesn’t provide the… read more →
POLITICIANS must step up and show police firearms officers who protect them that “they have got their backs”. Simon Chesterman, the National Police Chiefs Council lead on Firearms, (pictured) told… read more →
A NEW nine-point plan is to be introduced to help forces tackle unprecedented levels of stress, depression and anxiety in the police service. The programme – planned for launch later… read more →