Pay and Morale Survey 2024 open: have your say

20 September 2024

‘I need your views to help me debate with senior officers and MPs,’ says Hertfordshire Police Federation chair Luke Mitchell, as he encourages members to take part in this year’s Pay and Morale Survey.

The annual Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) Pay and Morale Survey is now open and aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the realities of frontline policing.

The results will be shared with the Government, forces, police policy and decision-makers, and the public.

They will also be used in the Federation’s campaign for better pay and conditions, as well as a fair pay mechanism.

Luke said the more members who complete the survey, the louder the Federation’s voice will be when campaigning.

Luke said: “The more members who complete the survey, the clearer the picture will be for the Government, the Force, and key decision makers about what is happening and the general feelings in policing.

“As a Federation, we have a mandate from our members to campaign for industrial rights, and with a new Government, the survey is a chance to have a fresh look at the issues facing rank and file officers.

Negotiation

“It’s just a few minutes of your time but it gives us a powerful voice on your behalf for campaigning and negotiation going forward – we’re stronger together.”

The survey is now open and closes on Monday 28 October.

As well as covering pay and morale, it looks at mental health, wellbeing, demand, annual leave and rest days, and professional development.

It includes three additional topical questions:

What unique aspects of policing should be considered when police pay is being reviewed?
Given the recent unrest across the UK, how safe and supported did you feel whilst on duty?
Does social media have an impact on the way you are able to perform your role?

Last year, Hertfordshire Police Federation’s Pay and Morale Survey found that 19 per cent of respondents intended to resign from the Force in the next two years. Only four other forces in England and Wales had a higher percentage of officers who intended to leave.

Of the 19 per cent intending to leave the service, the main reasons were morale (88 per cent), the impact of the job on their mental health and wellbeing (73 per cent), and how the police are treated by the Government (71 per cent).

Almost one in five respondents (18 per cent) reported never or almost never having enough money to cover all their essentials, while 70 per cent said they were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with their overall remuneration.

The Pay and Morale Survey is conducted by PFEW's in-house research department.

If you have any questions or experience any issues in taking the survey, please email Hertfordshire Police Federation office.