Mental health matters: National Board member Sarah Ennis calls for greater focus on preventing psychological harm Psychological health should be treated with the same seriousness that we treat physical safety. 16 September 2026 Talking about suicide is tough, but it needs to happen: Federation Health and Safety Lead Richie Murray calls for earlier intervention and better support Between 2022 and 2025, 75 police officers died by suicide, with nearly two-thirds under investigation at the time. In 2026, 13 officers and staff have already been lost. 16 September 2026 Federation support helps member secure significant settlement following lengthy PSD investigation Lawyers argued a lack of welfare support and the way the probe was handled had a negative impact on their mental health. 16 September 2026 No officer should face misconduct proceedings without continuous welfare support More than half of known suicide cases involved officers facing misconduct investigations, Professional Standards Department processes, criminal investigations, suspensions or workplace restrictions. 15 September 2026 Remembering PC Tom Clough 10 September 2026 Remembering PC Matthew Blades 9 September 2026 POLICE mag View the latest editions of the national magazine Member Value Report How the Police Federation helps you Pensions FAQs Common questions about the police pension scheme Quick Reference Guide for police officers A basic summary of your main terms and conditions
