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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.
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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.
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...
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...
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👇
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#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
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(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.
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
www.eventbrite.com/e/national-p...
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.
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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-...
❗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-...
“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👇
"There is not enough support and help at the front end to ensure officers can unload, so they can keep going."
National Chair Tiff Lynch discusses the devastating impact of suicides on @lbc.co.uk, amid reports at least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years.
National Chair Tiff Lynch discusses the devastating impact of suicides on @lbc.co.uk, amid reports at least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years.
September 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"There is not enough support and help at the front end to ensure officers can unload, so they can keep going."
National Chair Tiff Lynch discusses the devastating impact of suicides on @lbc.co.uk, amid reports at least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years.
National Chair Tiff Lynch discusses the devastating impact of suicides on @lbc.co.uk, amid reports at least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years.
Two officers. Different journeys. One mission.
Jackie Johnson and Tracy Mills @TVPFED share how empathy, advocacy & resilience drive their work supporting colleagues in the toughest moments.
Read their inspiring story in #POLICEMag👇
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Jackie Johnson and Tracy Mills @TVPFED share how empathy, advocacy & resilience drive their work supporting colleagues in the toughest moments.
Read their inspiring story in #POLICEMag👇
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September 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Two officers. Different journeys. One mission.
Jackie Johnson and Tracy Mills @TVPFED share how empathy, advocacy & resilience drive their work supporting colleagues in the toughest moments.
Read their inspiring story in #POLICEMag👇
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Jackie Johnson and Tracy Mills @TVPFED share how empathy, advocacy & resilience drive their work supporting colleagues in the toughest moments.
Read their inspiring story in #POLICEMag👇
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❗Six in 10 (64%) police officers and staff reported their uniform restricts their movement which makes certain tasks difficult and can leave them vulnerable.
More findings from the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
More findings from the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
September 4, 2025 at 1:19 PM
❗Six in 10 (64%) police officers and staff reported their uniform restricts their movement which makes certain tasks difficult and can leave them vulnerable.
More findings from the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
More findings from the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey 👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Policing spends £1.4bn a year on tech, yet much goes to maintaining outdated systems.
Charlotte Hails of Virgin Media O2 Business explains in #POLICEMag why integration, innovation & partnerships, not piecemeal adoption, are key to safer, smarter policing.
Read more by clicking link in comments👇
Charlotte Hails of Virgin Media O2 Business explains in #POLICEMag why integration, innovation & partnerships, not piecemeal adoption, are key to safer, smarter policing.
Read more by clicking link in comments👇
September 3, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Policing spends £1.4bn a year on tech, yet much goes to maintaining outdated systems.
Charlotte Hails of Virgin Media O2 Business explains in #POLICEMag why integration, innovation & partnerships, not piecemeal adoption, are key to safer, smarter policing.
Read more by clicking link in comments👇
Charlotte Hails of Virgin Media O2 Business explains in #POLICEMag why integration, innovation & partnerships, not piecemeal adoption, are key to safer, smarter policing.
Read more by clicking link in comments👇
1 in 3 police officers and staff think they do not look smart in their uniform.
💡City of London Police is used as a benchmark of professionalism by respondents, suggesting a high-quality national uniform could improve officers’ sense of pride and cohesion.
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💡City of London Police is used as a benchmark of professionalism by respondents, suggesting a high-quality national uniform could improve officers’ sense of pride and cohesion.
More ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
September 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
1 in 3 police officers and staff think they do not look smart in their uniform.
💡City of London Police is used as a benchmark of professionalism by respondents, suggesting a high-quality national uniform could improve officers’ sense of pride and cohesion.
More ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
💡City of London Police is used as a benchmark of professionalism by respondents, suggesting a high-quality national uniform could improve officers’ sense of pride and cohesion.
More ⬇️
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
🚨 Have your say on Police Family finances!
📅 Complete the survey by 30/11/25 for a chance to win!
PFEW is pleased to support Police Friendly & Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index survey, a key independent input into Police Pay submissions.
Take the survey👇
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSVVHHC
📅 Complete the survey by 30/11/25 for a chance to win!
PFEW is pleased to support Police Friendly & Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index survey, a key independent input into Police Pay submissions.
Take the survey👇
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSVVHHC
September 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🚨 Have your say on Police Family finances!
📅 Complete the survey by 30/11/25 for a chance to win!
PFEW is pleased to support Police Friendly & Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index survey, a key independent input into Police Pay submissions.
Take the survey👇
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSVVHHC
📅 Complete the survey by 30/11/25 for a chance to win!
PFEW is pleased to support Police Friendly & Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index survey, a key independent input into Police Pay submissions.
Take the survey👇
www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSVVHHC
#POLICEMag takes a look at this year’s UK Police Unity Tour, which saw over 500 riders cycle more than 200 miles, raising £240,000 for Care of Police Survivors.
A moving tribute to fallen colleagues and a lifeline for their families.
Read the full story by clicking the link in the bio👇
A moving tribute to fallen colleagues and a lifeline for their families.
Read the full story by clicking the link in the bio👇
September 1, 2025 at 11:20 AM
#POLICEMag takes a look at this year’s UK Police Unity Tour, which saw over 500 riders cycle more than 200 miles, raising £240,000 for Care of Police Survivors.
A moving tribute to fallen colleagues and a lifeline for their families.
Read the full story by clicking the link in the bio👇
A moving tribute to fallen colleagues and a lifeline for their families.
Read the full story by clicking the link in the bio👇
The custodian helmet was one of the most negatively rated items. Worn by 29% of respondents, over half said it harmed their experience.
Respondents stressed functionality, choice, and inclusivity, calling for modern, flexible options that support rather than hinder.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Respondents stressed functionality, choice, and inclusivity, calling for modern, flexible options that support rather than hinder.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
August 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The custodian helmet was one of the most negatively rated items. Worn by 29% of respondents, over half said it harmed their experience.
Respondents stressed functionality, choice, and inclusivity, calling for modern, flexible options that support rather than hinder.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
Respondents stressed functionality, choice, and inclusivity, calling for modern, flexible options that support rather than hinder.
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...