PFEW warns Angiolini findings expose systemic VAWG failures and demands urgent national reform.
Annual Conference 2025 final session focused on PFEW’s ongoing campaign to reduce redaction burden on officers.
The Police Federation National Detective Forum is delighted to announce the Detective Investigation of the Year award for 2025 was presented to joint winners Dorset Police Major Crime Investigations Team and West Yorkshire Police Homicide Team.
The Police Federation of England and Wales is proud to announce PC Greg Blais of Hampshire and Isle Of Wight Police as the recipient of the Response Officer of the Year award, presented by ACC Matt Boyle at the PFEW Annual Conference.
At the Annual Conference 2025, the serious issue of police officer suicides was confronted head‑on in a panel discussion.
National Chair Tiff Lynch did not pull any punches in her Annual Conference 2025 keynote speech as she called on police leaders to act with utmost urgency to reform policing.
Concluding Day 1 of Annual Conference 2025, CEO Mukund Krishna announced three ground breaking initiatives to support members. Read his full speech here.
Jayne Jones (Metropolitan Police) and a GMP Detective were recognised for outstanding investigative work and exceptional victim care, sponsored by Quick Mortgages.
National Secretary John Partington and Deputy National Secretary Mel Warnes set out programme for reform to ensure officers are valued, protected and heard
This year’s Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award sponsored by Police Friendly and Metfriendly has been presented to Inspector Sophie King of Sussex Police’s Divisional Coaching Unit (LPST),
PFEW welcomes the decision and maintains the view PCCs were an expensive experiment which has failed.
PFEW takes “Copped Enough” campaign to party conferences, calling for fair pay, officer protection, and action on police mental health.
The October issue of POLICE is here bringing you powerful stories of leadership, loss, and a renewed call for change across UK policing.
Change comes after Federation raised concerns too many officers were being unfairly denied compensation under outdated guidance.
PFEW presses Government to urgently implement Accountability Review recommendations so legal safeguards and reformed processes to speed up investigations can be introduced.
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) convened its annual Post Incident Procedure (PIP) seminar on 7-8 October 2025, led by PFEW PIP lead Leigh Godfrey.
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary says policing reforms must be properly funded, otherwise they "risk falling short".
Recipients will be presented with their accolades during the PFEW Annual Conference in November.
At least 100 police officers and staff have taken their own lives in three years, but lack of reporting and investigation means patterns aren’t noticed.
Results out of the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey, created by researchers at the Lancaster University, in collaboration with PFEW and the National Uniform Portfolio as part of the NPCC, and supported by UNISON and the Superintendents’ Association.
Qualification formally recognises and enhances the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of our current and future Federation representatives.
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has described the redeployment of 1,500 officers to support President Donald Trump’s upcoming private visit to Scotland as a stark reminder of the pressure the service is under—and questioned the logic of drawing so many officers away from their communities for a leisure-focused trip.
John Partington will lead on pay negotiations with the Government and play an integral role in setting the strategic direction for over 145,000 members.
With the government’s police pay award expected at any time, new research from the Police Federation of England and Wales has shown thousands of police officers are now working second jobs just to make ends meet in a damning indictment of how far police pay has fallen.
A pioneering initiative within the Humberside Police is setting a powerful example in recognising and responding to domestic abuse—not just within the communities officers serve, but among police personnel themselves.
Sergeant Gregory Gillespie, PC Luke Holden and PCSO Timothy Parry from Merseyside honoured for their remarkable courage responding to the Southport attack.
PC Tom Vinall from Kent Police has won the first ever Heart of Policing Award, sponsored by Police Mutual and Axon.
In the wake of heartbreaking loss, PC Viki Evans and PC Kate Sheehan turned their grief into a powerful force for good, creating a lasting legacy for a beloved colleague and championing the cause of men’s mental health.
Attended by more than 550 delegates, the event made a resolute call for reform as PFEW leaders outlined strategic vision to restore trust, fairness and sustainability in policing.
Tiff Lynch becomes just the second female Chair in PFEW’s 106 year history, formally assuming the role on 1 July.
Police Federation of England and Wales Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch responds to Spending Review 2025.
In a joint article for The Telegraph, Tiff Lynch, acting chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales and Nick Smart, president of the Police Superintendents’ Association, say police morale has been “crushed”.
We are deeply concerned by Dorset Police’s decision to publish without context footage.
In some forces, the number has quadrupled since 2019.
Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch's column in The Times following six senior police chiefs calling on the Prime Minister to urgently meet the requirement of substantial investment to bolster police officer numbers.
New rules establish binding expectation on chief officers to sack officers even before they can appeal against the gross misconduct ruling of the panel, which is also presided over by chief officers.
The short film brings to perspective what cuts have done to the police service.
Second phase report looks forward and makes strategic recommendations.
Within women in policing there are shining stars the Police Federation of England and Wales is proud to honour every year with the Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award. This year’s award was hotly contested with nominations flooding in from Federation branches across England and Wales. But there was one clear winner - PC Nikki Nabi of Lancashire Constabulary.
The Federation welcomes the Home Affairs Select Committee’s recognition recruitment alone is not enough - a meaningful and urgent strategy for retaining experienced police officers is now essential.
PFEW welcomes more bobbies on the beat but concerns remain over force budget cuts and retention crisis.
Iranian Embassy Siege hero passes away aged 85.
Acting Deputy National Chair Brian Booth reacts to media reports targeting officers executing operational policing strategies.
Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch reacts to HMICFRS' latest report on how effectively police investigate crime.
Metfriendly’s Police Family Finance Index Report – Spring 2025 reveals significant financial hardships police officers are facing and its impact on their mental health and job satisfaction.
A true symbol of resilience and dedication, retired police dog Baloo has been crowned the winner of The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts 2025.
Retirement is a significant milestone, particularly for police officers who have dedicated years to public service. We recently hosted a webinar titled "The Next Chapter", which offered insights into how officers can transition smoothly into retirement.
PFEW continues to press for overtime payments to act as a balance between the 1994 PNB Agreement and as compensation for additional hours worked.
The first POLICE Magazine for 2025 is out now which takes a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues facing policing today. From pay negotiations and officer recruitment challenges to community initiatives and fundraising successes, here’s what’s inside this issue.
Essex Police has revealed plans to make all 99 of its PCSOs redundant in an effort to balance its budget.
Whether you're nearing retirement or looking to embark on a new career after years of service, a new online platform has been launched to help you transition smoothly.
As 2025 gets underway, we want to update members on the progress of this year’s pay review process and the Federation’s approach.
PFEW CEO sheds light on how the issues affecting the organisation and carves a roadmap for stakeholder engagement.
Mukund Krishna openly discusses top priorities with Journalist Danny Shaw in latest CEO Direct episode.
