PFEW conference: key policing issues in focus
6 November 2025
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) will stream its annual conference live later this month and members in Gwent are being encouraged to log on.
The two-day event, held on 18 and 19 November, will bring together senior PFEW leaders, policing specialists, and national decision-makers to discuss some of the significant issues facing members and the service.
Sessions will include panel discussions, presentations and Q&As.
Gwent Federation chair Matthew Candy said the conference was an important chance for members to hear directly from those shaping policing.
PFEW conference
He said: “PFEW’s annual conference gives colleagues access to informed debate on pay, conditions, and wider workforce challenges.
“It’s a valuable opportunity for officers to stay up to date with national conversations on wellbeing, demand and the future of the service.
“I’d urge members, where possible, to watch live or catch up afterwards.”
Hosted by broadcaster Ian Collins, the conference, which is supported by Slater and Gordon, opens at 1pm on 18 November with a welcome from national chair Tiff Lynch.
Day one features discussions on pay and conditions, support for officers’ families, and a keynote address and Q&A with PFEW chief executive Mukund Krishna. The day also includes presentations for the Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award and Detective of the Year.
Keynote speech
Day two begins at 9.20am on 19 November, including a further keynote speech from Tiff Lynch, a panel on policing’s suicide crisis, an update on the #SimplifyDG6 campaign and a live panel Q&A. Awards for Investigation of the Year and Response Officer of the Year will also be presented.
The in-person conference is open only to elected delegates, who have been formally chosen to represent their branches.
The event will be live-streamed via the PFEW YouTube channel and reps and members are encouraged to watch it live or on catch up.
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