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.@channel4news.bsky.social revealed at least 100 police officers & staff have died by suicide in three years. The real number is likely higher.
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
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Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
.@channel4news.bsky.social revealed at least 100 police officers & staff have died by suicide in three years. The real number is likely higher.
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
(1/4) New analysis shows almost all police officers will enter the 40% tax band by 2031 due to frozen thresholds.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
(1/4) New analysis shows almost all police officers will enter the 40% tax band by 2031 due to frozen thresholds.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Part two of our series in #POLICEMag highlights the rise of female leadership in policing.
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
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Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Part two of our series in #POLICEMag highlights the rise of female leadership in policing.
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
PC Sam O’Key has been honoured with the first-ever Naturewatch Foundation Challenge coin for her outstanding work fighting wildlife crime.
Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
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Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
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December 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
PC Sam O’Key has been honoured with the first-ever Naturewatch Foundation Challenge coin for her outstanding work fighting wildlife crime.
Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
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Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
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New research shows 61% of police officers work through breaks & many have no proper place to rest or talk after traumatic incidents.
Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
New research shows 61% of police officers work through breaks & many have no proper place to rest or talk after traumatic incidents.
Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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As the 70th anniversary of the Cyprus Emergency nears, we remember the British police officers who served and died on duty.
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As the 70th anniversary of the Cyprus Emergency nears, we remember the British police officers who served and died on duty.
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
Delegates at the recently concluded #AnnualConference2025 have spoken loud and clear in support of #CoppedEnough campaign!
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
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This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Delegates at the recently concluded #AnnualConference2025 have spoken loud and clear in support of #CoppedEnough campaign!
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Latest use of force statistics show policing is becoming more dangerous, with over 812,000 incidents & an officer assaulted every 10 minutes.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Latest use of force statistics show policing is becoming more dangerous, with over 812,000 incidents & an officer assaulted every 10 minutes.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
National Chair Tiff Lynch: "PCCs were an expensive experiment which has failed. The tens of millions of pounds they cost should instead be a down-payment for the sort of policing service this country and its police officers deserve."
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
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#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
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November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
National Chair Tiff Lynch: "PCCs were an expensive experiment which has failed. The tens of millions of pounds they cost should instead be a down-payment for the sort of policing service this country and its police officers deserve."
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
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The October issue of POLICE is here bringing you powerful stories of leadership, loss, and a renewed call for change across UK policing.
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
October 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The October issue of POLICE is here bringing you powerful stories of leadership, loss, and a renewed call for change across UK policing.
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
This year’s Post Incident Procedure Seminar brought together police leaders, post incident managers and legal experts to strengthen how officers are supported after critical incidents.
A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
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A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
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Post Incident Procedure Seminar A Huge Success
www.polfed.org
October 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This year’s Post Incident Procedure Seminar brought together police leaders, post incident managers and legal experts to strengthen how officers are supported after critical incidents.
A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
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A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
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(2/2) This is our journey of transformation — rebuilding trust, starting with you.
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(2/2) This is our journey of transformation — rebuilding trust, starting with you.
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
Today we stand shoulder to shoulder with the relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers, showing them that their sacrifice is not forgotten 🌹
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
September 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Today we stand shoulder to shoulder with the relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers, showing them that their sacrifice is not forgotten 🌹
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
🚨 PIP Seminar 2025 🚨
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
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Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
September 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚨 PIP Seminar 2025 🚨
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
💡 Functional uniform is central to officers’ daily experience, yet just over half of respondents to the National Uniform and Equipment Survey say their uniform is not fit for purpose.
September 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
💡 Functional uniform is central to officers’ daily experience, yet just over half of respondents to the National Uniform and Equipment Survey say their uniform is not fit for purpose.
On Oct 1 at 14:00, we will host 'Uniform Survey - Feedback to Action'.
The webinar will analyse the survey findings and highlight officers' feedback.
PFEW leaders and researchers will also outline next steps on turning evidence into meaningful change.
Register 👇
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The webinar will analyse the survey findings and highlight officers' feedback.
PFEW leaders and researchers will also outline next steps on turning evidence into meaningful change.
Register 👇
pfewevents.org/uniform-webi...
Uniform | Webinar | Police Federation Events
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September 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
On Oct 1 at 14:00, we will host 'Uniform Survey - Feedback to Action'.
The webinar will analyse the survey findings and highlight officers' feedback.
PFEW leaders and researchers will also outline next steps on turning evidence into meaningful change.
Register 👇
pfewevents.org/uniform-webi...
The webinar will analyse the survey findings and highlight officers' feedback.
PFEW leaders and researchers will also outline next steps on turning evidence into meaningful change.
Register 👇
pfewevents.org/uniform-webi...
Let’s come together on Sunday 28 September to honour and remember those who served and protected our communities against all odds.
Click the link 👇 to sign up for this year’s National Police Memorial Day.
#NPMD25
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Click the link 👇 to sign up for this year’s National Police Memorial Day.
#NPMD25
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September 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Let’s come together on Sunday 28 September to honour and remember those who served and protected our communities against all odds.
Click the link 👇 to sign up for this year’s National Police Memorial Day.
#NPMD25
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Click the link 👇 to sign up for this year’s National Police Memorial Day.
#NPMD25
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The second most worn item in policing is General-Purpose Body Armour (GPBA), worn by 66% of respondents to the National Uniform & Equipment Survey.
For 61% this item is considered problematic.
The weight and fit of GPBA were the key issues highlighted by wearers.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
For 61% this item is considered problematic.
The weight and fit of GPBA were the key issues highlighted by wearers.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
September 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The second most worn item in policing is General-Purpose Body Armour (GPBA), worn by 66% of respondents to the National Uniform & Equipment Survey.
For 61% this item is considered problematic.
The weight and fit of GPBA were the key issues highlighted by wearers.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
For 61% this item is considered problematic.
The weight and fit of GPBA were the key issues highlighted by wearers.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
More than two thirds of police officers and staff reported dress shirts are poor quality and uncomfortable.
Some also commented the dress shirt is ill-suited to the specific demands of their duties within the force.
National Uniform & Equipment Survey findings 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Some also commented the dress shirt is ill-suited to the specific demands of their duties within the force.
National Uniform & Equipment Survey findings 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
September 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
More than two thirds of police officers and staff reported dress shirts are poor quality and uncomfortable.
Some also commented the dress shirt is ill-suited to the specific demands of their duties within the force.
National Uniform & Equipment Survey findings 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Some also commented the dress shirt is ill-suited to the specific demands of their duties within the force.
National Uniform & Equipment Survey findings 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
PFEW spokesperson said:
"We are deeply concerned by reports about the behaviour of nine Metropolitan Police officers at Charing Cross police station."
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"We are deeply concerned by reports about the behaviour of nine Metropolitan Police officers at Charing Cross police station."
1/2
September 12, 2025 at 7:51 PM
PFEW spokesperson said:
"We are deeply concerned by reports about the behaviour of nine Metropolitan Police officers at Charing Cross police station."
1/2
"We are deeply concerned by reports about the behaviour of nine Metropolitan Police officers at Charing Cross police station."
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❗More than two thirds of police officers and staff who raised concerns about their uniform saw no action.
❌ Uniform complaints are not dealt with consistently, with some forces rarely making necessary adjustments to uniform, often at the cost of wellbeing.
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❌ Uniform complaints are not dealt with consistently, with some forces rarely making necessary adjustments to uniform, often at the cost of wellbeing.
More 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
September 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
❗More than two thirds of police officers and staff who raised concerns about their uniform saw no action.
❌ Uniform complaints are not dealt with consistently, with some forces rarely making necessary adjustments to uniform, often at the cost of wellbeing.
More 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
❌ Uniform complaints are not dealt with consistently, with some forces rarely making necessary adjustments to uniform, often at the cost of wellbeing.
More 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
We are delighted to announce we have selected the winners of this year’s Detectives Awards 👏
The awards recognise the phenomenal work of detectives across the country and provide an important opportunity to showcase their work to the public 🔍
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
The awards recognise the phenomenal work of detectives across the country and provide an important opportunity to showcase their work to the public 🔍
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Detective Awards winners chosen
www.polfed.org
September 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We are delighted to announce we have selected the winners of this year’s Detectives Awards 👏
The awards recognise the phenomenal work of detectives across the country and provide an important opportunity to showcase their work to the public 🔍
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
The awards recognise the phenomenal work of detectives across the country and provide an important opportunity to showcase their work to the public 🔍
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
“Police dogs serve with distinction, yet the moment they hang up their harness, they’re on their own.” Kieran Stanbridge, @ThinBluePaw chairman.
The charity is urging the Government to introduce Police Dog Pensions. It’s time to support our four-legged heroes.
Link for #POLICEMag in comments👇
The charity is urging the Government to introduce Police Dog Pensions. It’s time to support our four-legged heroes.
Link for #POLICEMag in comments👇
September 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
“Police dogs serve with distinction, yet the moment they hang up their harness, they’re on their own.” Kieran Stanbridge, @ThinBluePaw chairman.
The charity is urging the Government to introduce Police Dog Pensions. It’s time to support our four-legged heroes.
Link for #POLICEMag in comments👇
The charity is urging the Government to introduce Police Dog Pensions. It’s time to support our four-legged heroes.
Link for #POLICEMag in comments👇
“The findings in this year’s State of Policing report are disturbing and shaming. Officers are drowning under workloads, facing daily violence, and paying 90% of their own rehab costs,” PFEW National Chair Tiff Lynch.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
PFEW responds to State of Policing report
www.polfed.org
September 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“The findings in this year’s State of Policing report are disturbing and shaming. Officers are drowning under workloads, facing daily violence, and paying 90% of their own rehab costs,” PFEW National Chair Tiff Lynch.
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Read the full statement ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...