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Staff association proudly representing 150,000 rank & file police officers across England and Wales. Account managed by comms team, not 24/7.
Leatherhead, Surrey
Joined February 2011
We’re delighted that the Home Secretary @patel4witham was able to attend our parliamentary engagement and speak so warmly about #policing
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The Police Federation of England & Wales no longer has confidence in the current Home Secretary. The organisation has made a decision to withdraw its support and engagement from the Police Remuneration Review Body, labelling the current pay mechanism ‘not fit for purpose’.
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We are disheartened to hear that three police officers have sensationally been let down by the Crown Prosecution Service. The officers, who were assaulted whilst on duty, had their case thrown out of court due to a shortage of available barristers. This is simply unacceptable.
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We are disappointed @theresa_may doesn’t remember, we certainly do & the hashtag #NotCryingWolf was born. Crime is up & #police continue to struggle to meet public demand, so much so some forces aren't responding to 101 calls. Hate to say we told you so. .
Watch: This morning Theresa May denied she had ever told the police to "stop crying wolf". This is a blatant lie, see for yourself. How much longer will broadcasters tolerate this shameless lying from Tory politicians?
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To all the hard-working police officers who are giving up their weekends with family and friends, spending the next four days keeping the public safe. We appreciate everything that you do. #HappyEaster #ItsWhatWeDo
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This interview debunks the @ukhomeoffice claim of 20,000 more police officers by confirming it's just 4,000 more than we had in 2010, without considering population growth. 20+ years of underfunding .17% pay cuts since 2000.Record numbers of officers leaving.#FairPayForPolice.
Jeez. Policing Minister Chris Philp is on @SkyNews today again saying we will have “more police officers then at any other time in this country’s history”. How many times do I have to debunk this absolute boll****. Get the actual FACTS here👇.
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The Police Uplift Programme recruiting 20,000 officers only backfills the cut of more than 21,000 FTE officers in 2010. Govt. should release data of FTE officers between 2010 to 2023, instead of net headcount numbers, to avoid misleading people. #FireAndRehire. Full statement:.
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Our thoughts are with the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Matt Ratana today, as they remember and celebrate his life in a full force memorial service.💙
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PC Holden of @HantsPolice was prosecuted after chasing a stolen van.The driver? A teen with 145 convictions, who jumped red lights before crashing.Retweet if you think the law should better protect our #PoliceDrivers.#ProtectTheProtectors @Hantspolfed
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As the Last Post sounds petals fall to remember all our fallen colleagues They will never be forgotten #NPMD #PoliceFamily
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There is a need for at least 50,000 officers to match 2010 levels if you consider population growth of more than 3.5 million over the last decade and the annual attrition of 6,000 officers. The Uplift Programme, if achieved, delivers 4,000 not 20,000. #ProtectTheProtectors.
Hang on to your seats for the Governments latest CON on police numbers!. Never underestimate just how thick this Government thinks we all are
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Before you are disillusioned by the Government's tall claim of recruiting "a record number of police officers" to keep you safe, understand the reality here:. #FireAndRehire.
When it comes to police numbers we can’t believe a word this Government says. Even Larry the cat is now packing his bags. Get the FACTS here
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"Police officers are subject to the law, like anyone else. Random checks of their personal phones for nothing more than a fishing exercise would be excessive, disproportionate and unlawful. Police officers deserve to have a private life.". @PFEW_Chair .
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"Is it ok for me to be used as a punchbag?". PC David Young's faith in courts left shattered after a man who fractured his nose & cheekbone walked free with a suspended sentence. #ProtectTheProtectors . Full story ⬇️. @NYPFJBB @pritipatel @RobertBuckland
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"When my colleague fell from her horse. Some members of the crowd were laughing and cheering, even some commentators were making a joke of it. This is a disgrace. Some of those individuals must take a long hard look at themselves, " says @PFEW_Chair John Apter.
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Watch the trailer for a new @channel5_tv #police documentary starting Monday - Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack - a new 4-part series we have helped them film looking at the dangers facing our officers #ProtectTheProtectors
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Police officers should not have their pay awards diminished because they do not have the right to strike ❌.
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Why we’re all glad to see the End of May: "I hold Theresa May personally responsible for the fact that policing is on its knees – it’s been personal for her, and it has been incredibly damaging."
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"Police officers step up every single day to protect the public. It's time the Government stepped up and supported them.". National @PFEW_Chair speaks outside Downing Street, following the delivery of a letter, calling on the Government to review the recent police pay decision.
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Sgt Matt Ratana was a long-serving @metpoliceuk officer killed at Croydon custody centre early Friday morning. Matt was originally from New Zealand and a talented rugby player and coach. We will remember him at our #NPMD20 service tomorrow at 3pm @MPFed
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PC Charlie Guenigault collects his #PoliceBravery award from @metpoliceuk Commissioner, Cressida Dick, for courageously facing knife wielding terrorists
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National Chair Steve Hartshorn: “Govt. wants police officers to take one for the team and ignore everything else. “Enough is enough. Give them the 17% rise they deserve to bring them at par with all public sector workers.”. #FairPayForPolice. Read the full article 👇.
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National @PFEW_Chair: “We fully support Lissie and her campaign to seek a change in the law. This campaign would be Andrew’s legacy and we will continue to support Lissie in her efforts to seek justice and change the law for the greater good.”.
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Huge thanks to @LandoNorris for taking the time to send the #RoadsPolice20 Conference/Awards this short video. And thanks for his praise about the work of Roads Policing officers and for his kinds words about the loss of our colleague PC Andrew Harper. And thanks to @McLarenF1.
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We feel the myriad of negative coverage of police lately is demoralising. PFEW reiterates: We are proud of every decent, hard-working officer doing an amazing job, every day, with the ever-increasing demand. Keep up the fantastic work. #proudtopolice #OneTeam #JobLikeNoOther
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We have today formally lodged legal proceedings against the #Government following failure to act on #PolicePay recommendations - "Our members do not have industrial rights so it’s important they know we will stand up for them and fight their corner" - said @PFEW_Chair
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BREAKING NEWS: Officers to receive a pay increase of 7 per cent from 1 September this year. A step in the right direction, but fails to take account the real term cut of 17% officers have suffered since 2000. #FairPayForPolice.
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We need the police to keep order, yet the service is constantly being undermined by endless inquiries and accusations. A demoralised police service is a weakened one. The consequences should come as no surprise. #ProtectTheProtectors.
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Congratulations to PC Stuart Outten, winner of the overall National #PoliceBravery Award 2020 👏. Despite suffering multiple stab wounds and skull fractures, PC Outten still managed to disable an attacker armed with a machete to protect the public. @PoliceMutual @metpoliceuk
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Today National #Police Memorial Day will pay tribute to the officers who have lost their lives protecting us. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the families of PC John Alcock, PC James Dixon, PC Dave Fields and PC Steve Jenkins who we have lost in the last year #NPMD #PoliceFamily.
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Congratulations to our inspirational #PoliceBravery nominees 👏. These officers all demonstrate the very best in British policing, and we are incredibly proud of all 81 nominees. Stay tuned to find out who our winners are. @PoliceMutual
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A lone, off-duty @DurhamPolice officer, who took on a group of drunken men on a train leading one to assault her, has been nominated for a National #PoliceBravery 2021 award. Congratulations to PC Nicola Jackson. @PoliceMutual.
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Between July '21 and June '22, 49,991 cases of knife enabled crime were reported in England and Wales. Police officers expose themselves to real life danger 24x7, 365 days. We are urging forces to invest in the 3rd Generation Body Armour with advanced knife protection.
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“I love my job, however, if I cannot pay my mortgage, cannot pay for fuel – I cannot continue to come into work. I was advised if I leave the police, work 22 hours a week and claim benefits, I would be better off." Member speaks frankly to @pritipatel about her struggles. #PFEW22
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Whilst we celebrate Christmas, let's take a moment to remember PC Dave Fields of @syptweet who sadly lost his life in a fatal collision one year ago today.Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.#PoliceFamily .@SYPFederation
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We are demanding a 17% pay rise for police officers, reflecting the real-terms pay cut they have suffered since 2000. Other comparator groups saw their pay increase by up to 14%, the SMF research reveals. @ukhomeoffice @SuellaBraverman @YvetteCooperMP .#FairPayForPolice.
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Congratulations to John Apter @Hantsfedchair who becomes our new Chair from tmrw, 1 Aug. This is the first time members have voted for their Chair - thanks to those who did. John was Chair of @Hantspolfed for 8 yrs & has been a #police officer for 26 yrs .#YourFederation
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“Policing is a dangerous, unpredictable job. It’s essential something is in place ensuring officers, staff, retired colleagues & their families receive the support they deserve,” says @PFEW_Chair as @patel4witham due to launch Covenant consultation today.
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We're delighted to have received a letter from their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal thanking police officers for their service in these unprecedented time. Read it here and reply from @PFEW_Chair
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Congratulations to the incredible fourteen officers from @WMPolice , our #PoliceBravery award winners for the Midlands region 👏. The team formed a human chain in an attempt to rescue and save four young children who had fallen through an icy lake.
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Today the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) voted to ballot members on whether to pursue industrial rights. The National Board will now explore what industrial rights could mean for our members.
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Police officers will receive an additional ‘bar’ on their Medal for Long Service and Good Conduct when they reach 30 years’ service and a second bar for 40 years’ service, thanks to the tireless efforts of @PFEW_JP and @Griffindares.
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1/3 In light of recent events, we have decided not to host our annual Police Bravery Awards at The Dorchester Hotel and will be seeking an alternative venue.
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Guard of Honour as a mark of respect for our fallen officers at this year's #NPMD #PoliceFamily
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National @PFEW_Chair John Apter has responded to @UNICEF_uk calls for the use of Taser to be prohibited on under 18s by telling critics to ‘live in the real world.’.
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PS David Cayton @NorthantsPolice was shot in the face as he protected an elderly couple from a man experiencing a mental health crisis. He has been nominated for a National #PoliceBravery 2021 award. @PoliceMutual @NorthantsPolFed.
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The announcement police officers can be equipped with a more effective Taser following the approval of a new model by the Home Secretary has been welcomed by the Federation.
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'PC Marques @BTP & PC Guenigault @metpoliceuk took on 3 terrorists at #LondonBridge unarmed & at great risk to themselves, saving many lives. We have repeatedly called for them to be recognised & are proud they have been awarded the #GeorgeMedal' @PFEW_Chair @BTPolFed @MPFed
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If officers are expected to drive to same standards as public then they won't be able to get to incidents such as Westminster Bridge terrorist attacks & their high-standards of training should be recognised by law, our pursuits lead Tim Rogers tells Inside Out. #PoliceDrivers
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Between 2000 and 2022, MPs had their salaries rise by £35,773 while police officers were the only group of workers to face steady real terms pay decline of almost 20%. @SMFthinktank analysis of ONS and House of Commons Library data. @ukhomeoffice.#FairPayForPolice.
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To all the mothers, daughters, sisters, and granddaughters keeping our communities safe today, we thank you for your hard work and continuous commitment. 👮♀️💙. #MothersDay #StaySafe #AJobLikeNoOther
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“Our officers and the public deserve to be treated fairly but to continue to choose to conduct a trial by social media is damaging, unfair and can lead to social tension which in the current climate is highly irresponsible,” says @PFEW_Chair John Apter.
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More than 400,000 recipients of the medal will include police officers recognising them for their dedication and contribution to the King's Coronation.
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"I believe that a police officer who wants to be trained and issued with taser should be - far too many of my colleagues are being violently assaulted and attacked and my colleagues deserve to be able to protect themselves" - @PFEW_Chair on @SkyNews
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WYP chief says they do not have the resources to deliver the service the public expects. "When the police struggle to resource what we're doing, struggle to investigate things because of resources, people somehow assume we're not doing our job properly.".
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Judicial review application accepted for us to challenge the lawfulness of the Government decision to ignore #policepay recommendation for second consecutive year.
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"They serve the crown, they wear the crown on their uniform. we need recognition from the crown. Emergency service workers who lose their lives on the frontline deserve recognition.". @BrynHughes1 and @NorthantsChief on @BBCBreakfast this morning calling for #MedalsforHeroes
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.@PFEW_Chair has written a private letter to the Shadow Home Sec addressing his concerns on the 'inflammatory' remarks made last weekend - "I would expect someone holding such a responsible office to refrain from speculative comments which damage police-community relations"
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.@PFEW_Chair: "I can't stand by and watch my colleagues being attacked on a daily basis knowing that in part it's because of the Government cuts and there's not enough officers to protect each other".#ProtectTheProtectors #CutsHaveConsequences
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Recent legal action by PFEW has meant that justice has finally been served for six @metpoliceuk officers, who can now rebuild their lives after 14 years. The IOPC has handed out public apologies and monetary compensation to the six claimants. Read more in our #POLICEMag.
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Officers at the lowest band take home roughly £1,700 p.m. “How do we expect the police to do difficult and dangerous work to a high level when paying them that?” asks @kubared. A 17% raise may help arrest the massive fall in real terms police pay. @ukhomeoffice.#FairPayForPolice.
With every hushed realisation that they aren’t equipped to deal with every social problem under the sun, the case for re-allocating funds grows stronger. 🖋️ @kubared for @ipaperviews.
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Thanking our dedicated police officers working at the Coronation today and over this bank holiday weekend, enabling the public to enjoy this momentous historic occasion safely. We appreciate everything you do. 💙 . #ItsWhatWeDo #JobLikeNoOther
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This is more than just "another strongly worded letter.". This afternoon, @PFEW_Chair, with the support of all 43 branches, has delivered a letter to Downing Street, calling on the Government to review the recent police pay decision. #FairPayForPolice.
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Today, the nation says a final goodbye to Her Majesty The Queen, as she is laid to rest. We offer our sincere thanks to the police officers who have worked tirelessly throughout the national mourning period and on this sad day. Our thoughts remain with The Royal Family. 💙
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We are devastated to hear the news of a @metpoliceuk officer losing his life whilst on duty. Your bravery and courage will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his friends and family #PoliceFamily.
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The PFEW is demanding a 17% pay increase for police officers. New data from a @SMFthinktank report shows police officer pay in the UK has declined substantially since 2000, lagging behind inflation & other public sector jobs. @ukhomeoffice @SuellaBraverman . #FairPayForPolice
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It’s unsurprising – our officers have endured a 20% real terms pay cut since 2000. They are the only set of emergency service workers with unequal employment rights. The Govt. must wake up and address the recruitment-retention gap or it will be too late.
Over 1.3million Brits who were born in the UK have moved to Australia. Amongst them are over 1,000 UK police officers who have been persuaded to move after a recent campaign to fill jobs in Western Australia.
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“Police officers have been on the frontline of this pandemic for 18 months and will now see firefighters and local government workers in England given a 1.5% increase while they receive nothing.". Read our full statement on the Police Remuneration Review Body decision.
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Today is National Police Memorial Day. Every year we stand shoulder to shoulder with colleagues, friends and families to remember our brave officers and dear friends who have lost their lives in the line of duty. #NeverForgotten #Wewillrememberthem #NPMD23
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.@ClarenceHouse is supporting National Police Memorial Day with a message from our Patron HRH The Prince of Wales – join us at 3pm @npmd2020
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Hero @TVPFed PC Andrew Harper – tragically killed on duty last August – has tonight been given a prestigious posthumous honour at the #RoadsPolice20 Awards. His widow Lissie received a standing ovation as she received the Award on her husband’s behalf. Pictured with @PFEW_Chair
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"The current pay system for policing is not fit for purpose. It is essential that we review this process and find an alternative.". Read National Chair @PFEW_Chair and National Secretary Alex Duncan's statement on today's Police Remuneration Review Body decision.
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“Let me make it clear - we have no extra officers. There is no magic box of officers waiting to be opened to rescue everybody. We are struggling with demand we already have. Unfortunately it will get worse,” @PFEW_Chair tells @BBCBreakfast as tougher Covid-19 measures are set out
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Two @syptweet officers, who tackled a violent, armed man on the streets of Sheffield, have been nominated for a national #PoliceBravery award. Congratulations PC Emma Rae and PC Karen Gunnill 👏. @SYPFederation @PoliceMutual.
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Our officers put their lives on the line every single day. The Government must pay police officers fairly for the role they play in society and safeguard the profession. @SuellaBraverman @ukhomeoffice @CPhilpOfficial @Kier_Starmer. #PayAndMorale #FairPayForPolice
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Last year, nearly 1 in 5 police officers told us they plan on resigning asap or within the next two years due to reasons including unfair pay. This isn't just talk, this is reality. Full response to @ukhomeoffice statistics, revealing resignations have hit an all-time high 👇.
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Sam Dixon, wife of @ThamesVP PC James “Dixie” Dixon spoke after today’s #NPMD service “I came to here today to remember my husband. It’s a really lovely day and to know the fallen officers are never going to be forgotten and they’ll always be remembered by their #PoliceFamily
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92% of police officers said they do not feel fairly paid for the high-pressure job they do. They deserve a fairer pay system acknowledging their tremendous efforts as they risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. #PayOurPolice #ProtectOurPolice
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And the overall #PoliceBravery 2023 winner is the incredible team of fourteen officers of @WestMidsPolice👏. A huge congratulations to all fourteen officers & to all of our regional winners and nominees who have all gone above and beyond the call of duty to protect the public 🎉
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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah Everard, today and always.
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Tiffany Lynch, Acting National Chair said:. "The new ITV show titled 'Piglets' is highly offensive to police officers risking their lives to protect the public every day providing an emergency service.". Read the full statement below:.
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Update in relation to the officers charged in connection with the death of Dalian Atkinson. Both officers have been released on unconditional bail following hearings at magistrates court this morning and crown court this afternoon. Anonymity also granted for both.
Both officers A and B have been granted unconditional bail ahead of a further hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday next week. #DalianAtkinson.
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Met Commissioner calls for a police officer pay award that takes account of the current rate of inflation.. Other chief officers must do the same. Read the full statement here: #FairPayForPolice.
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Concerning figures have exposed how many officers have left the service before completing probation. It shows why a greater focus on retaining new recruits is crucial alongside fairer pay and conditions. More findings 👇. #PayOurPolice.
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"I couldn't be more proud to be here with our 93 nominees, some of the stories we've been hearing demonstrate incredible acts of bravery, where lives have been saved, to recognise and celebrate that bravery, there's nothing better." . @PFEW_Chair #PoliceBravery
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PS Alec Barrett from @sussex_police suffered a life-changing injury as he intervened to stop a gang of violent men who were assaulting members of the public. Has been nominated for the national #PoliceBravery Awards 2024 next month 👏. Sponsored by @PoliceMutual.
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.@PFEW_Chair standing proud with our officers from all over the country and colleagues from abroad taking part in today’s National #Police Memorial Day Guard of Honour
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