Christmas and New Year Message from Leicestershire Police Federation Chair Andy Spence

Over 18,000 officer working days lost to sickness in Leicestershire Police

Over 18,000 officer working days were lost to sickness in Leicestershire Police last year, which shows “just how dangerous policing is”, the Chair of Leicestershire Police Federation has said.

Call from Federation for better protection for the protectors

There were a staggering 48,888 assaults on UK officers over the past year - meaning an officer is assaulted on average every ten minutes in England and Wales.

Rich Matlock looks back on Policing Career

Rich Matlock has spent nearly thirty years saying “yes” to whatever policing put in front of him.

2026 subscription changes confirmed following conference vote

Delegates at the Police Federation’s Annual Conference have voted to introduce a £2 per month increase in member subscriptions from 1 January 2026. This will take the gross monthly rate from £24.31 to £26.31.