Latest news Leicestershire Police Federation Chair reacts to escalating numbers of police assaults In Leicestershire 928 Leicestershire Police officers were assaulted in the past year, a worrying upwards trend on the previous year. Chair reacts to 2024 pay award for police officers Leicestershire Police Federation Chair Andy Spence has reacted to the 4.75% pay rise award for police officers in 2024. Police Family Remembers fallen colleagues at COPS Weekend There was emotion and humour as police officers who have died on duty were remembered by their family and friends at the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Annual Service of Remembrance. Police Vote For Binding Arbitration On Pay Police officers have voted overwhelmingly in favour of their Federation representatives campaigning for collective bargaining on pay. Leicestershire Police Federation reacts to General Election result The new Government needs to make policing a priority, Leicestershire Police Federation has said – especially when it comes to pay, conditions and recruitment.