The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has been successfully representing officers and influencing the policing agenda for over 100 years.

PFEW is the official body that exists to represent and support police officers on issues such as pay, allowances, terms and conditions, as well as advising and lobbying on operational policing issues and influencing legislation. It also provides training on issues such as equality, promotion, discipline and health and safety.

At some point in their career many police officers face challenges they had not anticipated; an accident on duty, an allegation made against them or perhaps they feel they are being treated unfairly in their role.

There are Federation representatives in every force in England and Wales who can provide advice and offer support if ever a member needs them to.

Full members of the PFEW are able to stand as a candidate to become a Fed Rep in Branch Council elections (which are held every three years). Appointed Fed Reps can operate in either a full-time capacity or on part-time basis (alongside continuing their policing duties).