Lee Broadbent
@leembroad
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Leading an Investigation and prisoner processing team. 18yrs Leadership Experience. Driven | Compassionate | Leader | Volunteer | Campaigner | Governance
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@leembroad
Selling yourself short Lee. You unified thousands, leading a fearless campaign to fight the unlawful discrimination, committing thousands of hours at great costs to yourself no doubt. All the while articulating the complexities and obstacles of the challenge for the rest of us.
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When I joined I was 10st wet through… had my nose broke in first 3 weeks, had broken fingers, black eyes, swollen lips, been spat at and called all the names under the sun by bullies - inside policing and out - 16yrs later I’m still here… I’d stand by this lad any day over you!
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Put yourself in the cops boots, for one second, and tell me that after an attack of that ferocity, you’d still have absolute presence of mind and be able to fully rationalise all your actions.
Yes we are trained on use of force, law, tactics… but nothing can prepare you for
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There should be more outrage over the fact these individuals were bailed and not charged and remanded given they had also allegedly attacked members of the public prior to the police arriving and looking to arrest.
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Sat next to two blokes at dinner tonight, clearly very well off and have done very well in the finance area of life… I listened as they spoke loudly of profit margins, growth, acquisitions, percentages, how AI will change recruitment, the next million pound property they’re
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I think it’s important to remind people that:
The widely circulated footage does not matter at this stage.
Your opinion does not matter.
The only thing that matters is what was the officers reasonably held belief at the time force was applied, and, if having sight/knowledge of
Using force is often ugly.
Context is often key.
Reserving judgement is an art on a platform which promotes polarisation and instant reaction.
There will be a time to apportion blame… right now is not that time.
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@BigThickSlices
@ChrisPhil1992
Most crime now a days takes place online … 49% if we accept recent stats… not sure how we secure our physical presence here when most 10yr olds could outsmart me and a lot of cops in this area of business
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Additional footage of the Manchester Airport assault on police officers… confined space, lots of unknowns, brutality attacked twice, taken to the floor, have to have regard to loss of weapons/tactical equipment, taser effective to a point but as soon as cycle ends male is a
I think it’s important to remind people that:
The widely circulated footage does not matter at this stage.
Your opinion does not matter.
The only thing that matters is what was the officers reasonably held belief at the time force was applied, and, if having sight/knowledge of
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I’m not usually lost for words or even struggle to articulate how I’m feeling, yet every time I try and put pen to paper (or thumbs to keypad as is more accurate) I’m overwhelmed by a roller coaster of emotions ranging from euphoric highs, deep rage and crushing anxiety. 1/10
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A very astute point and one which I know will be playing on the officers mind.
Having spoken to the him and some of those who work with him, there’s very much a feeling that he’s being sacrificed on the alter of public opinion in order to protect the reputation of the force and
With the recent changes implemented by the Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 - specifically replacing independent LQCs with Chief Constables - should this matter end up at a GM hearing in the future, it will now be Chief Constable Stephen Watson (or other chief
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Using force is often ugly.
Context is often key.
Reserving judgement is an art on a platform which promotes polarisation and instant reaction.
There will be a time to apportion blame… right now is not that time.
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After years of dedicated public service, thousands of police officers and other public sector workers are still not receiving their full pension entitlement and as this article highlights, many are seriously ill and may never get what they and their family’s rightly deserve.
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Policing in the UK desperately needs a new response to social media viral feeds/videos.
Our traditional methods of response fail both the public appetite for information and our personnel who are forced into the centre of the storm.
I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it
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Whilst a
#PayRise
would be nice, I’d be content with simply having my pay restored.
#PayRestoration
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Long overdue you say 🤔
Police Conduct Regulations were changed/reformed in 1999, 2004, 2008, 2012 and the most recent 2020.
I tell you what is long overdue… a revisit to the agreements and legislative enactments of the Police Act 1919
@PFEW_HQ
#Ballot
#IndustrialRights
Police disciplinary reform long overdue. Time for Parlt to change law & regs. My cross-party Bill drafted by
@MayorofLondon
@SadiqKhan
. I hope Govt
@SuellaBraverman
will adopt
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Locked same bloke up twice in one 10hr shift once with another in between… that’s when we had paper files, lots of civilian support staff and you could move people through custody relatively quickly… times have changed and you’d struggle to process 1 prisoner in a 10hr sift now
'70% of Met Police officers haven’t arrested someone in one year - it’s quite incredible. The most I did was four in one day. Officers are just focussing away from crime.'
Former Detective Chief Inspector, Mike Neville, discusses new police pledges to ‘investigate every crime.’
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I have written to my MP asking her to support my call for a full independent enquiry into
@PFEW_HQ
who, seemingly, continue to act with impunity, unapologetic for its actions and still treating its members like mushrooms… kept in the dark and Fed manure!
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The judgement has now been officially published and can be easily accessed by all. Hopefully the press will now widen their reporting and highlight the shocking behaviour at the heart of
@PFEW_HQ
and how it discriminated and victimised its membership
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We have 3,000 additional officers on 2010 figures. BUT police staff and PCSO numbers are down meaning more officers performing administration roles. We’ve also had a 3.7m population growth. The home office, with the support of police chiefs, are trying to gaslight the public.
Braverman, "We've just recruited 20,000 additional police officers"
Secker, "You recruited 3,000 additional officers because you lost 20,000 since 2010"
Braverman, "That's wrong. We have a record number of police officers, ever"
Secker, "You've got 149,000 officers at the
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@liammnusnu
It’s easy to make alternative rationalisations with no pressure, stress or indeed having been on the end of a sustained assault… it’s why the law is written as it is… the action maybe deemed unreasonable in the cold light of day, but in the heat of it all with everything going
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Take religion and the current high tensions out of this for a minute…
if a a single Manchester United supporter chose to stand, or even walk through a home crowd, in the Manchester City (use other rival club) end on Derby day, what would you expect the police to do?
Stop
I am deeply concerned by recent protest-related events. No-one should be told their religion is provocative, nor an innocent person threatened with arrest solely because of someone else’s anticipated unreasonable reaction. I will meet the Commissioner next week to discuss this
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There’s no such thing as ‘just turning up’ when you’re in an emergency service.
Our ‘just turning up’ could be our last time, regardless of age or length of service.
Don’t agree with the 5yr qualification period when every day could be the last…
Many describe medals received in service as being given out “just for turning up.”
I couldn’t disagree more.
You turn up everyday & deal with the unthinkable, & run towards danger most would sprint away from.
You turn up & deserve recognition of your service.
#ThinBlueLine
🏅🚨
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Huge thanks to
@LeighDay_Law
@LeighDayEmploy
@BhattalMK
@kirandaurka
Jess and the wider team for years of support, advice and representation. It’s been one hell of a journey 👍🏻👊🏻
A tribunal has ruled that the Police Federation of England & Wales victimised and discriminated against officers involved in police pension claims.
@BhattalMK
@kirandaurka
and Jess Hunt represent the officers
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Colleagues
I have, this evening, informed the National Secretary of
@PFEW_HQ
and our Chief Constable that with immediate effect I am stepping down from my role as Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation. 1/
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Took some leave today to go for a walk and clear my head after a difficult meeting on Monday…bumped into a colleague I’ve never met before but who recognised me, out, doing the same thing… our talk put my complaints back into perspective and reminded me of my ‘why’. Thanks Lou
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Having spent the last few months feeling very isolated and on my own, I’m really very grateful for all the replies, kind words and messages offering support. I will try to reply to them all in the next few days. 💙
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Thank you for your patience, fortitude and continued support.
Lee
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I’ve got to admit, binge watching the 4 episodes of Mr abated Vs the Post Office has put a rocket up my arse.
The persivilience shown by that group has left me in awe and ashamed I was almost bullied into giving up 1/
I’ve set up a new email address to try and coordinate our approach and collate information.
copsagainst
@outlook
.com
I’ll maintain a spreadsheet to record constituency areas, MP’s and if any followers have made contact, along with any responses received.
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The night is always darkest before the dawn…
I’ve been suicidal.
there was a time I thought of nothing more than putting a rope around the supporting beam in the garage and ending it all… the pressure of being the person everyone looked to for support balanced against the
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Why oh why oh why are people, including police officers, sharing that video?
Someone’s loved one is being seriously assaulted… may not survive… show some compassion. Please.
Stop reposting!
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Many cops would accept that the Gov, in pursuit of wider policy objectives, we’re entitled to defend its position. What we can not accept is
@PFEW_HQ
whose sole objective is to represent its members, sided with them and actively targeted its own membership in a ‘hate’ campaign.
So its official.
The Government came up with a discriminatory pension scheme for police officers, & the Police Federation, their union, championed the discrimination, went as far as to persuade their members to accept it not fight it im gonna say.
Could you make this crap up?
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Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be your voice in these challenging times and wish you all the very best.
Stay Safe
End
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Tens of thousands of cops in this position… blaming themselves because of the lies they were told by people they trusted, some who knew explicitly, some who simply accepted the party line because that line fitted with their thinking.
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So very sad. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Rest easy Andy 💙
Flags across West Mercia Police fly at half-mast for officer who has died on duty
PC Andy Boardman was taken ill and collapsed whilst on duty in Broseley, Shropshire, yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 11th April). He was just 43 years old.
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Good on them.
No doubt many other deployable resources on duty and a cop and PCSO, probably local neighbourhood team, getting involved. What’s the issue?
Worlds gone completely upside down/populist with its view of what constitutes woke, diverse and/or inclusive.
Policing
Some days I do wonder if we help ourselves.
This is going viral and the criticism is extensive.
It is so important that we support local communities at events, but police attendance and support is among many things to ensure that events go ahead safely and that we remain
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The Police Federation is a failed organisation.
The key lever it uses to obtain your subscription/support is fear.
Fear is of course a powerful motivator and the organisation uses our unique status and vulnerabilities to manipulate you into thinking you can not survive without
‘It’s time to call for accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership at
@PFEW_HQ
. Let us start to regain trust and rebuild. Please sign this petition to voice your concerns and demand change’
If you want change, please sign the below ⬇️
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The pinch point is at both ends… those at the top of the pay scale have suffered stagnated wage growth and have arguably faced the biggest decline in pay due to below inflation pay rises coupled with loss of Competency Related Threshold Payments (CTRP) and Special Priority
Not just a problem facing The Met.
Attrition is one of our biggest challenges.
Pay v expectations placed on officers is misaligned.
Met Police crisis revealed as force 'not fit to serve Londoners effectively' | Evening Standard
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I’m looking for a new role and would really appreciate your support. I’m eager to bring my expertise, skills, and experience to a new challenge.
About me:
💼 I’m looking for Public and or Private sector roles, and given I’ve predominantly known Policing (18+ yrs) I’m keeping an
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In conjunction with a petition calling for an independent inquiry into
@PFEW_HQ
I have written to
@JamesCleverly
urging him to investigate the systemic failings, and toxic culture which undoubtably led to the lack of accountability and democratic deficit at the centre of our
Excl: Serving police officer, backed by thousands of officers across England & Wales, to write to Home Sec to launch public inquiry into Police Federation saying it’s failed to implement reform on ‘bitter infighting’, ‘systemic bullying’ & diversity. 1st page of 7 pg letter:
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Firstly, it’s not the police pension challenge judgment , it’s the PFEW discrimination and victimisation judgement. Own it… don’t deflect it.
Second, time is pivotal, but you’re about 5 years too late…the time to have made these changes came with Normingtons recommendations 1/
The Police Federation of England and Wales will be formally approaching the Home Office to request a change in the Federation’s election cycle.
Full details here 👇
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When you’ve retired, moved on with a knighthood and/or QPM policing in the rear view mirror… it’s us… the rank and file who are left picking up the pieces from your dishonest conversations with the public. Just as with the austerity period, you’re setting us up to fail!
We’ve developed new guidance to support police officers and staff when investigating and solving crimes, delivering the service that the public expects.
Read more 🧵 👇 1/5
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This ruling raises a really significant question: how can
@PFEW_HQ
effectively hold forces to account on issues around institutional discrimination if they aren’t engaging with basic equality issues themselves? Is
@PFEW_HQ
itself institutionally discriminatory?
A tribunal has ruled that the Police Federation of England & Wales victimised and discriminated against officers involved in police pension claims.
@BhattalMK
@kirandaurka
and Jess Hunt represent the officers
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That we’re all corrupt, racist, sexist, homophobic misogynists!
Most of us just want to do the best we can for people in need whilst balancing competing legislations, rights & policies all whilst being crushed under internal pressures and external judgement just for being 👮🏽’s
What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about police officers?
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Long overdue…
It’s absolutely right that police officers are held to the highest standards but that has to be balanced against the difficult, complex and often dangerous situations they face. Any investigation must be proportionate and timely for the benefit of all involved.
“Thank God for the common sense of British juries”
Met boss Sir Mark Rowley goes in hard against
@policeconduct
for their ‘pursuit of good officers’ after acquittal of PC Paul Fisher - cleared of dangerous driving after crashing on response to the Streatham terror attack
@LBC
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Thanks for all the messages of support and feedback following last nights Channel 4 news coverage. Hopefully it’s the start of somthing much bigger… but what happens next is down to you!
THE ASK
It’s time for an independent inquiry by an external body who can examine the
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From my stand point, that’s a really good offer!
Yesterday, we were presented with a new offer. It is for 7% backdated to July 2022, and another 5% from July 2023.
This offer is testament to the power of collective action, but we will also be honest and sober in our discussions.
Our statement:
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I’m not sure the press or even those within policing realise how monumental this ruling is but this article puts some of the issues across.
Cops need fair, balanced and good representation… but they can not now expect that from
@PFEW_HQ
So where do they turn to for support?
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Be very alive to the way this incident is being framed by social client media and those looking to gain a stronger foothold in British politics.
They are not friends of policing… they’ll readily criticise us when we act counter to their position/base… they seek to use us to
What I find absolutely revolting and beyond troubling is this:
Our conversations are more focused on a Muslim man getting a knock to the head, while a female officer stands there with a shattered nose, drenched in blood.
Meanwhile, an off-duty British Army officer has been
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Last time the patch came under attack was this time last year (July 22). My own CC was introducing a policy to ban all patches from uniforms (and tattoos) and some sections of our communities were trying to discredit its origins tying it to white supremacy in America. 1/7
Disgraceful .
@metpoliceuk
The Senior leadership team need to give heads a shake. I’d still wear mine if still serving. The ultimate insult to our fallen colleagues. .
@MPFed
.
@SuellaBraverman
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“The Police Federation is, as we have already noted, a statutory body created by Parliament. Its membership, whom it does not currently serve as well as it could, do not join voluntarily but become members automatically on taking up the office of constable. We believe it would be
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“He added "complex" police regulations mean some officers under investigation have already been sacked by the Met, but were then reinstated by an independent lawyer.”
Damn those pesky lawyers and there adherence to the law over popularity!! 1/2
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I’ve never responded well to bullies… hate them with an absolute passion… people who threaten others and use power/intimidation/physical and emotional violence to try and subdue others… cowards… and by never respond well I mean it brings out the fight in me so bring it on 👍🏻
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This isn’t a competition and no one is ‘vying’ for awards tonight.
This is a night of celebration and recognition which promotes and highlights the heroic actions of a few to exemplify the everyday heroism and dedication of thousands of cops up and down the country.
Listen
Officers who have put their lives on the line to keep the public safe will vie for awards at an annual ceremony.
One of them had just "minutes" of blood left in him after being stabbed several times.
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How does hiring:
A new COO
A new Finance Director
A new Chief of Staff
And
A new member of in house Counsel to protect the legal interests of the federation (not its membership), from…on occasion your own professional networks… On salaries (based on market value) circa £100k
We've been listening and PFEW is changing from the inside out. This year, our leadership structure is shifting with new roles introduced as well as a management restructure. It's another step towards our goal of building a Federation fit for the future.
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Wonder if the ACC, CC at Merseyside and those who hung colleagues out to dry in GMP will face any Misconduct investigation. Clear evidenced breaches of our code of ethics around having courage and showing respect. Or will it be yet another case of one rule for the top and
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The first
@PFEW_HQ
branch to take a stand against the Machiavellian practices/people running our organisation.
Question is will other branches start asking more questions and follow suit?
If you scratch the surface of the answers they want you to hear you’ll soon start to see
North Wales Police Federation Vote Of No Confidence in the leadership of PFEW.
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The pension trap… this colleague should be able to access accurate pension forecasts in order to make an informed decision for their situation. After contributing tens of thousands over many years its scandalous they currently can’t. How many more are in this situation!
Admit I’m embarrassingly uninformed about the pension situation, but a colleague with less service than me is considering retiring at the 25 year point. Anyone have any experience of that?
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For those wishing to support the status quo refer yourself to the Winsor review and Hutton report and ask yourself how did my ‘unique’ status protect me from:
Pension erosion?
A real term pay cut of 20%?
A mission creep by police chiefs into conduct regulations to sack me?
@remmy_308
For those who may wish to support this dangerous and irresponsible action, ask yourself:
What is the likely outcome?
- Changes to working hours
- Changes to overtime allowances
- Contracts
- "Flick of the switch" changes to public service
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From a “crusade against politician’s” to a crusade against its own membership. 9yrs on and the bully boy tactics, one sided messaging and “democratic deficit” remain.
@PFEW_HQ
can not be trusted to reform itself.
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I did, I became chair of GMPF… and I was told my actions in bringing a claim against PFEW were unconscionable and incompatible with my role as chair. I was told I should stand down. I raised concerns, they fell on deaf ears and I was bullied out.
As someone who has been part of the Pension Challenge from its inception, encouraged others to join and been a vocal advocate and supporter of
@leembroad
et al, including being overtly critical of the way
@PFEW_HQ
behaved throughout... I'm now beginning to tire of the continuous
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When it found it was in dispute with its membership,
@PFEW_HQ
had a responsibility to provide neutral/unbiased information in its communications.
Instead, it sought to manipulate, misinform and place peer pressure on thousands of colleagues. 1/4
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Policing feels broken. It feels broken to those who rely on/and sometimes desperately need it and if feels broken to those who work in it. Crucially, short of tweaking previously failed models and/or ‘back in my days’ ‘solutions’ our leaders aren’t offering a plan to fix it 🤷🏻♂️
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As much damage is caused by dog whistling CC’s espousing right wing conservative ideology as is caused by left wing CC’s pandering to single issue groups.
What the public and policing need is to expunge political party control from policing.
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With every passing day and every new interaction, I find myself walking away from what was once my firmly held belief that the organisation could change and reform, and moving towards believing that the whole thing needs burning to the ground and replacing
#PFEW
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A crass tweet which unashamedly seeks to draw on negative and bitter emotions rightly attributed this ex officers abhorrent actions onto others attempting to apply hastily enacted gov legislation in a rapidly changing situation.
Still what ever it takes to sell a book 👍🏻
I’m not sure seizing rape alarms was the Met’s best move in light of recent events.
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Despite believing that I have strong membership support and a lot to offer our membership and the organisation, I do not feel valued or welcome within
@PFEW_HQ
It has been made clear to me that my involvement in the Pensions Challenge/current litigation is problematic. 2/
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The trust between members and the organisation which is supposed to represent them is completely broken and yet we are forced to continue paying into it because we are denied any alternative.
There is no real imperative for the organisation to change, even if it could persuade
Nobody in policing (inside or outside the organisation) can watch the above and believe
@PFEW_HQ
is an org being run
in the bests interests of its members.
It is being run by the few for the few.
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I feel there has been an irreparable breakdown in working relationships largely due to the litigations being brought, for which I have been deemed the figurehead despite merely asserting my legal rights along with thousands of our colleagues 3/
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For those in the PFEW victimisation and discrimination claim, please check your inbox for an important email from Leigh Day and complete the questionnaire no later than 11.59pm Sunday 4th February 2024.
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The only people responsible for the postion
@PFEW_HQ
now finds itself in are those who have and continue to run the organisation.
There arrogant and negligent actions, to this day, have placed the organisation in a perilous position and the wider membership need to start asking
@_Kano_P
That's really bad & worrying news for protection of officers who may require legal protection. Be careful what some wish for - vast majority of their work has supported members.
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There needs to be a hard reset in all things policing to address the oversight, the politics, the defensiveness, the representation… everything. Tens of thousands of good, decent and dedicated people will be continually let down until we hit the reset button
#RoyalCommission
I’m trying to develop a culture of candour - and procedural justice for the public and officers needs to be fair and balanced - and be seen as such
This example of messaging and purposeful use of inflammatory language is so deeply unhelpful to all involved in this tragedy
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There’s a lot to take in from the C4 news piece but a BIG issue is glanced over at 05:30minutes in.
That issue relates to the legal funding for police officers caught up in criminal, misconduct and/or employment proceedings and those charged with delivering that service, the
There is so much more to come, this is the tip of the iceberg…
@PFEW_HQ
says the majority do not share these views, go and have a look at the Glassdoor reviews for what the majority think.
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@PFEW_HQ
we don’t ‘feel’ let down. We WERE let down.
We feel betrayed, despondent and marginalised. Until an apology is made any hope of regaining trust or rebuilding positive and constructive relationships will be seen as mere words when many are looking for meaningful action.
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