Benevolent Fund’s holiday home ballot now open

Protect what matters most

Clothing and footwear discounts

Thomson Financial free standard wills

Force numbers raised at Prime Minister’s Questions

Pensions ruling welcomed

Extra funding welcomed, but more still needed, says Fed chair

‘Rest days should only be cancelled as last resort’

Policing is a big family

Julie awarded British Empire Medal

Federation first as regional solicitor is appointed

Sam plans to put focus on wellbeing

Jack Dromey: ‘a firm friend of the police service’

Taser training for sergeants: time for a re-think

Taser row intensifies as sergeants warn of risks to personal safety

WMP Benevolent Fund: Offering amazing value and peace of mind!

Sign up for pensions evening

COP26: Federation calls for fairness on rest day pay

Pay and morale survey launched

More than 850 extra officers through uplift programme

Officers need ‘substantial’ pay rise

PCCs urged to act on officer pay

‘Roads policing needs proper investment’

Your new Branch Board

Get to know your Fed reps

The Dreaded C-Word: Federation offers support

Paul and Holly honoured at bravery awards ceremony

‘Police Officer of the Year’ in disbelief after receiving Diamond Award

Widows await ruling on unjust pension rule

Marathon runners help raise £61,000

Make a date with fundraising calendar

Officer fundraising for mental health charity runs marathon in memory of her brother

Macy’s in the swim after life-changing op

Terrific Truffles is making a paws-itive impact on mental health

National chair not seeking re-election

Chair attends National Police Memorial Day

Free initial family law advice

Electric cars: read about the benefits

Lords get behind amendment to bill to better protect police drivers

Letter to PM: “This is about much more than money”

NPCC steps in to pay row

Pay row: members urged to contact MPs

Federation membership to open up to Specials

Taser review criticised

Federation chair calls for investment in policing

Genuine investment needed to make tangible difference in policing

Officer assaults: tough sentences needed

Forces unite to remember fallen officers

HRH The Prince of Wales at unveiling of police memorial

COPS service honours fallen officers

Policing the pandemic: mental toll revealed

Mental health support: people need appropriate care

Recruit turns lives around by sharing own mental health experience

PTC offers amnesty for new subscribers

Police Federation places Pension Scheme Advisory Board on notice

Chief’s Award for Steve

New reps are welcomed

A family affair.

Family law advice surgeries

Legal expenses cover for members: policy updated

Offering value and peace of mind

New Quick Reference Guide published

Winter wardrobe discounts

Escape on holiday at an exclusive price.

Latest car deals now available for members.

Tree climbing, crate stacking, zipwire and S’mores

Fed elections: nominations deadline approaches

Lords to discuss amendment to proposed police driver legislation

Forces urged to use new BWV guidelines

Police praised for ‘vast improvements’ in response to crimes against women and girls

West Mids PC honoured by Queen

Luke takes inspiration from ‘StomaCop’

Fund-raising officer helps raise awareness of female genital mutilation

Welfare Support Programme accessible to all members

Back to Basics: focus on body armour

Officers give up their own time to help others

New pup named in honour of former ACC

Oscar Kilo launches wellbeing toolkit for investigators

Catch up with Police Federation conference sessions

‘Courts must use full sentencing powers on officer assaults’

Assaults on emergency workers increase

Officer welfare put to the fore in huge policing operations

Award-winning dog handler praises inspirational pooch

Conduct lead welcomes IOPC training move

Personal injury claims

RTA personal injury claims

Spoilt for choice: Car offers available for members this month

Free will writing service from Accord Legal Services

Offering amazing value and peace of mind!

Election Cafés: find out more about being a Fed rep

Federation chair congratulates new PCC

Recruitment progress welcomed.

Federation chair opposes league tables

Federation seeks assurances on pensions remedy

Date set for Macy’s life-changing surgery

Police praised for pandemic response

Driving lead seeking officers’ experiences with car insurance premiums

Federation set to welcome Specials as members

Officers are the Pride of Birmingham

Mat’s bid to tackle pickpocket crime

Andy named as ‘Dog Handler of the Year’

Comprehensive cover through our insurance scheme

Our work in 2020 – annual review is published

National conference goes online next month

Mind launches mental health toolkit for officers

Free mental wellbeing tools available

Exclusive seaside holiday deal

Don’t miss out on leisure offers and discounts

See our latest car deals

Treatment resumes at St Michael’s Lodge therapy centre

Officer assaults: maximum sentences to double to two years

Bill welcomed but more work needed to properly protect police drivers

Welfare van: Federation and Force in joint initiative

Federation calls for clarity as lockdown is eased

Federation calls for inflation linked pay rise

Promising start with recruitment drive

Progress with new conduct regs – but more work needed

Julie is determined to support equal rights for officers in new role

Attend your physiotherapy sessions from the comfort of your own home

Dust off your bike and sign up to a virtual fund-raiser

Mental wellbeing: support is available

Traffic cop seeks to raise awareness of colitis

Thanks to kit bag volunteers

Officers mark Lilian’s 100th birthday

Police museum gets £1 million boost

New guide to terms and conditions

PCU helping officers with their finances

Exclusive deals on UK breaks

Drive away with a discount

Benevolent Fund’s ‘A Day to Remember’ is back!

Federation calls for more consistent assessment of officers’ driving standards

Lockdown: ‘We all have to work together’

Chair’s shock at rise in assaults

‘Officers need priority access to vaccines’

Pension update: Government will issue remedy proposals in the spring

Our pensions survey

PTC offering virtual wellbeing and physiotherapy support

QPM for West Midlands officer who led pandemic response

Force appoints UK’s first football hate crime officer

Force launches new 10-point plan on assaults and hate crime

Chair visits officers’ Commonwealth Games accommodation

Detectives in focus

A job like no other: Giles reflects on 30 years in policing

Sam offers support to officers nationwide

George features in national Federation magazine

Travel insurance update

Concern over pay and morale survey results

Free guide may help with dry January

Payplan helps tackle financial issues

Changes to sergeants’ pay scales

Change to maternity and adoption leave pay

Ballot now open for Benevolent Fund’s seaside holiday homes

Federation pensions survey

Home Office seeks to protect officers with new road traffic legislation

Officers urged to keep their own insurers informed

Force recruits almost 300 extra officers

Officers with CVD can now apply for Taser training

Federation survey: have your say

Public urged to follow lockdown rules.

Force switches to new rehabilitation centre

Tailor-made physio at the PTC

Tax relief available for home working

Sam urges members to connect with Fed reps

Get your finances in order during Talk Money Week

Public backs policing during pandemic

Officers honoured

Share the benefits of the Benevolent Fund

Know your regulations: working into annual leave

‘Combatting violence against officers is Federation’s top priority’

Police minister’s backing welcomed

Chaplain thanks supporters of memorial day

Looking for a new car?

Support the Ben Fund and send their charity Christmas cards as a gift of thanks

Your Police Federation Claimline.

The PAG Report & Treatment of Police Pensions upon Divorce

Benevolent Fund welcomes bumper crop of new joiners

Officer assaults: maximum sentence to double

Assaults increase by 31 per cent

Extra staff helping with recruitment drive

Pension Working Group survey

Recruitment drive on track

Federation seeks support of transport minister

IOPC progress welcomed

Federation conduct leads call for better IOPC training

Breast cancer diagnosis leads Sam to help others

ACC on a mission for MNDA

New Federation representative puts focus on fairness

Federation office now open

New recruit gives insight into training during pandemic

Claire praised for supporting autistic man

Will swaps the highlife for Special duties

Federation support for Harper's Law campaign

Remembering fallen officers.

Widows’ pension challenge heads to the High Court

Did you have your say on pay and morale?

Forces urged to share body-worn video

Benevolent Fund benefits resume following lockdown

Flint House re-opened

Safety review confirms need for better protection for officers

Home Secretary in wide-ranging interview with Fed chair

Get active for Police Care UK

Police covenant will become law

Motoring deals with your Federation

Vauxhall offers friends and family deal

Pay increase is a step in the right direction, says Fed chair

Working group will consider pensions challenge

Pensions consultation

Office staff returning to Guardians House

Federation helps shape Force pandemic recovery

New recruits adapt to initial training pandemic style

DHEP recruit in response role

George receives Chief Constable’s award

Conference backs £2 rise in Federation subs

Numbers boost will help fight against knife crime

Roads policing ‘inadequate’

Roads policing: have your say

Officer assaults up, despite fall in crime figures

Sentences could be doubled for officer assaults

‘Mental impact of assaults has to be considered’

Force considers bonus for tutors

Flexible working ‘may boost effectiveness’

Flexible working - guidance

Use My Time when seeking annual leave.

Survey reveals sleep deprivation

New policy on DSI

Regs reminder: short notice change to duties

GIS travel insurance – important update

Benevolent Fund – helping you in times of need

Irwin Mitchell – there every step of the way

Discounted boots from Altberg

TFS adapts to pandemic

Get motoring with your Federation

Benevolent Fund benefits resume

Child arrangements during lockdown

Confusion over new guidelines will make officers’ jobs even harder

Fed health and safety lead working with Force over social distancing concerns

Don’t use coronavirus as a weapon

Sergeant talks about reality of policing during crisis

Learning and Development adapts to allow training to continue

Support on hand

‘One of the most challenging periods ever for policing’

Coronavirus hub

Force chaplains offering support

Maintain your fitness during lockdown

Snacking officers help care home staff

Close shave helps NHS charities

Traffic officers help hospice

Policing events cancelled

Recruitment progress welcomed

Support for move to better protect officers who stop vehicles

Consider the Force needs and your own when seeking flexible working

Use My Time when seeking annual leave

You really can make a difference by being a Fed rep

Sam seeks to improve Force support after breast cancer diagnosis

Actors support ACC’s fund-raising team

DHEP recruit: ‘policing gives me a sense of purpose’

Regulations reminder: short notice change to duties

Boot offer

West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund

What constitutes work related stress?.

Brave officers in line for national award

Average sentence for officer assault under 12 weeks

250 more officers to get Taser

Local MP backs Federation campaign

Officers ‘need five per cent’ pay rise

Exclusive access to legal expenses cover

Online document service

Here For You – find out about our work in 2019

IOPC pledges to work with Federation

New campaign puts emphasis on mental health

Could power naps help fatigued officers?

Have your say on Police Covenant

Force urged to support mental health first aid training

Health and safety lead: I realised what a difference you can make

Time to raise the profile of roads policing

Cuts blamed for public losing faith in criminal justice system

Do you have a will?

Go Ape – with a 15 per cent discount

Get a great deal on a new Peugeot

Recycle Your Ink Cartridges and Help Support West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund

Your Police Federation Claimline

What constitutes work related stress? (Slater + Gordon)

Discounted seaside breaks for West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund members

Force tutors: ‘We need to attract the right people for the right reasons’

Member offers: are you missing out?

Exclusive discounts on new Nissans

Care on Demand – new benefit under Group Insurance Scheme

What do you get for your Federation subs?

Support for ACC

PCCs to bid for Taser funding

Officers have moral and legal duty to report near misses

Progress in roads policing but work to be done

New conduct regulations go live on 1 February

Force is in a good place to work under new conduct regs

Fed chair welcomes PCC’s letter to PM on officer numbers

Assaults on police: courts urged to use full sentencing powers

Force acting to tackle officer assaults

Federation chair sets out priorities for the year

New chair is elected

‘We will continue to do our best for members’ – chair’s pensions update

Proposed legal changes over reading text while driving delayed by 12 months

Coventry date for Federation roadshow

Reflective Practice – the way forward for conduct issues

Fed seeking time limit on conduct cases

Inquiry into IOPC

Campaign to support ACC gathers pace

Stay in touch with West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund

Can divorce be obtained amicably?

Tim discusses response driving in BBC interview

Support for Gareth

‘We must be a priority for allocation of new recruits’

Backing for Taser

Federation issues new statement on pensions

Marathon efforts for ACC

Remembering fallen officers

Federation welcomes new menopause guidance

Debt advice surgeries

Design guide launched for police custody suites

Common divorce myths

Strategic review

Federation seeks action on pensions

Brave officers head for London awards ceremony

Support COPS fund-raisers

Pay and morale – have your say

In your last three years’ service?

Wellbeing van visits Force area

Benevolent Fund may seek charity status

Police strike centenary event

ACC speaks up after MND diagnosis

Profound and far-reaching police reform is needed

Help for armed services veterans

Force boxers taking on LAPD

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What constitutes work related stress?

Join the West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund for £2 a month!

Going through a divorce? What about your will?

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Federation roadshow stops at Perry Barr

EveryonePause – menopause survey results published

‘Government must act on crime’

Training reps to best support members

Sophie wins Police Officer of the Year Award

Federation conduct lead prepares for retirement

Support police widows

New survey reveals one in five officers has PTSD

Force receives more funding to tackle violent crime

Tim welcomes breakthrough on response driving legislation

Albert Hall concert will help COPS

Special Olympic challenge for former West Mids officer

On the run for charity

NARPO supports widows’ pension campaign

Finance theme for Did You Know?

Perry Barr date for Federation roadshow

Simple choice on spit guards

Report outlines our work for members

Could you represent your colleagues?

Survey reveals officer stress

Plans underway for conference

Student officers in line for bravery award

PCC unveils plans for 200 extra officers

GDPR and the potential impact on misconduct investigations

WMP Benevolent Fund’s newsletter and Discounted seaside breaks for WMP Benevolent Fund members

Fed chair repeats calls for more Taser

‘Learn from Force on knife crime’

Home Office accused of lack of respect over pay award process

Members urged to take part in pay and morale surveys

Pensions ruling – Federation seeks new legal advice

New Year honours for West Midlands cops

Stress survey: Federation meeting Chief

Roads policing conference looms

More police needed to tackle New Year’s Eve revellers

Funding gap burden should not fall on the public

Federation backing for Taser

Police Federation celebrates milestone birthday

Bloxwich hosts first WMPF roadshow

Rest day working – know your rights

WMP Benevolent Fund’s newsletter is out now!

Still married, but with a new partner? How this could affect your divorce

Tougher sentences for attacks on police

Judicial Review proceedings started over pay dispute

Response driving bill due for second reading

Crime rates rise across the Force area

Drug seizures down

Police service urgently needs more money

‘Public confidence in policing has been dented’

Everyone Pause

Third annual PIPs seminar hailed a success

Know your rights…

Peggy sets out her plans

IOPC draft guidelines published

‘Serious crime strategy needs investment’

BAPA honours exceptional officers

Stechford Roadshow is coming up

Your magazine

Andy bangs the drum for the BPSO

Assaults bill becomes law

Attacks on officers reaching ‘crisis’ levels

West Mids detectives up for national awards

Peggy goes national

New national secretary

Fallen officers to be remembered

Awards night for Black and Asian Police Association

Home Office lacks long-term plan for policing

Awards to be held for custody officers

Roadshow - coming to a station near you

New colour blindness tests for firearms officers

‘Help get our fundraising off to a flying start!’

Pre-Order the iPhone XS via Voice Mobile

Apology from Essex Police regarding officer accommodation for Trump visit

Take part in police pursuits consultation

Force supports mutual aid operation for Trump visit

Brave duo honoured at annual ceremony

Vote for your national chair

Assaults bill: Federation lobbies Lords

More officers want Taser access

BWV to be rolled out

COPS service remembers fallen officers – and their families

National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) Memorial service open to officers

Federation launches new website

Roadshow parks at Coventry

Don’t say goodbye to the Ben Fund!

Your funeral, your way

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Federation Roadshow at Coventry on Monday 9 July 2018

The next West Midlands Police Federation Roadshow is aimed at officers based at in the Coventry LPU. It is to be held in the at Coventry Police Station in the Gavin Carlton Room on Monday 9 July between 1000 and 1500.

Tax Codes

Violent crime at all time high

Calling police staff: are you in our Group Insurance Scheme?

Inspectors rights and entitlements

Memorial service open to officers

Detective writes blog highlighting reality of the role

Force owes officers more than 20,000 rest days

Federation officials re-elected

The secretary, deputy secretary and treasurer of West Midlands Police Federation have all been re-elected unopposed.

Assaults bill passes through third reading in Parliament

Response drivers bill set for next hearing in July

Brave duo in line for award

New Home Secretary needs to review policing policy

Federation’s national conference returns to Birmingham

West Midlands Police Federation acting chair John Williams is hoping the debates at this year’s annual national Police Federation conference later this month will put further pressure on MPs to alleviate the strain on the Force.