The Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) is exploring legal action to stop new vetting rules which it says will unfairly destroy the careers of good police officers.

We hope you enjoy reading this year’s last print edition as we move to publishing an exclusive e-edition from February 2025.

PFEW appoints Charlie Hall QPM, Chief Constable for Hertfordshire Constabulary, as a strategic advisor. He will take up this new role after he retires from the police service at the end of this month.

Government must support bureaucracy-cutting Bill proposal to free up thousands of police hours.

Welsh National Police Bravery Awards nominees and winners congratulated at reception.

Session was a rare opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge about real-life criminal investigations, the challenges detectives face, and the critical decision-making processes involved.

In a Q&A session, members had their questions answered directly by CEO Mukund Krishna, Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch and Acting Deputy National Secretary John Partington.

PFEW CEO Mukund Krishna shares the Federation’s strategy for 2028. 

For police officers across England and Wales, pay and conditions of service understandably remains one of their top concerns.

The panel discussed many high profile cases and the importance of the relationship between the media and the police.

Wide-ranging discussion covered what he would like to see from the new Government, pay and improved processes.

With the trial concluded, Matt Cane from the Metfed and Colin Reynolds, senior partner at Reynolds Dawson Solicitors, discuss the support given to the firearms officer.

In the wake of this summer’s civil unrest across the UK, Operation Navette has come to exemplify the policing efforts to maintain order amid widespread incidents.

Tiff Lynch looks back at recent challenges faced by members and highlights the work the Federation has been doing at a local and national level to support them.

CEO Mukund Krishna highlights commitment to transforming PFEW and admits there have been 'leadership failings' in the past.

PFEW reps receive up to date training on new sexual harassment law to support members who confide in them - victims and witnesses – until the right outcome is secured.

The families of the first recipients are due to receive the Elizabeth Emblem from His Majesty the King later this year.

The latest PFEW webinar for special constables highlights not only the value of Federation membership for specials but also the integral contribution that specials make when it comes to the Federation ‘voice’.