Report validates concerns officers have been raising for years, demonstrating the need for significant investment in leadership development across policing.

This month's edition takes a look at this year's Police Federation Bravery nominations, exploring and celebrating the extraordinary courage of more than 100 officers from across 39 forces across England and Wales.

This year, the Federation submitted its most comprehensive and evidence-led case yet, including calling for a minimum 7 per cent, multi-year, pay deal.