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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

POLICE officers in Scotland are being awarded a 6.5% pay rise – in a move described as “salt in the wounds” of English and Welsh colleagues. The deal applies until… 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 →

JOHN Apter has been elected as the new Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). The current Chairman of Hampshire Police Federation, and a police officer since… read more →