Officers are paying an unacceptable price for a policing model that is taking too much. PFEW is demanding urgent action on workloads, wellbeing and the loss of experience before the crisis deepens further, Acting Deputy National Chair Paul Williams told the Annual Conference.
The programme provides a clear route to confidential support for members who are involved in matters relating to unlawful treatment involving a police officer, member of police staff or police volunteer.
Exceptional detective work and compassionate support secured justice for five young children and helped strengthen safeguarding practices.
Recognising exceptional leadership in major crime investigations and a commitment to victims and colleagues
PC Fiona Shaik Umar has been recognised for her work championing inclusion, representation and opportunities for women in policing.
PC Tania Kirby's tireless support for colleagues and work to improve fairness across the force has earned her the Police Federation's top representative award, presented at the Police Federation Annual Conference.
Police officers deserve fair pay, protected rest and a genuine voice over their working lives, PFEW Acting National Secretary Mel Warnes has told this year’s Annual Conference.
New survey findings show proportionate disclosure is cutting bureaucracy, reducing duplication and giving officers more time to focus on victims and investigations. This evidence has framed DG7, which is weeks away from replacing the existing disclosure guidance that triggered the #SimplifyDG6 campaign.
A police officer's career was left in doubt after sustaining serious injuries in a police dog training incident.
Warwickshire officers PC Mateusz Dabrowski and PC Dominic Strange share how immediate reassurance, regular updates and guidance helped them through a stressful and unfamiliar investigation following a traumatic incident.
After spending almost 19 hours in custody and facing months under investigation, the officer secured compensation with support from the Police Federation.
More than 146,000 hate crimes were recorded across England and Wales last year, while thousands of police officers were also targeted.
Body-worn video, the effects of trauma on memory and the pressures facing officers after serious incidents were central to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ fourth consecutive Post-Incident Procedure seminar.
How Federation support helped Suffolk Constabulary’s PC Rick Edwards through a three-year misconduct investigation.
Female representatives from across England and Wales have shared their experiences and views on what more can be done to support women to join, stay and progress within the Federation.
James Kirkup, in his latest column in The Telegraph, says that those who genuinely believe in the rule of law must stop undermining the people who deliver it.
The injury and subsequent complications had a lasting impact on the officer's life.
Major reforms agreed to put members at the heart of a stronger, more accountable and effective Federation.
Psychological health should be treated with the same seriousness that we treat physical safety.
Between 2022 and 2025, 75 police officers died by suicide, with nearly two-thirds under investigation at the time. In 2026, 13 officers and staff have already been lost.
Lawyers argued a lack of welfare support and the way the probe was handled had a negative impact on their mental health.
More than half of known suicide cases involved officers facing misconduct investigations, Professional Standards Department processes, criminal investigations, suspensions or workplace restrictions.
Through our legal services and expert representation, they received the dedicated support needed to secure a settlement.
The Federation is investing in the next generation of female representatives, creating more opportunities for women to develop, progress and shape the organisation's future.
Acting Deputy National Chair Paul Williams calls on social media companies to take responsibility for content that glorifies dangerous driving and targets police officers for online engagement.
As a Change.org petition crosses one million signatures, police officers, families and members of the public have united behind a campaign to prevent the early release of the cop killers.
Police Federation calls for stronger regulation, tougher enforcement and greater responsibility from technology companies whose algorithms amplify harmful content.
The Leadership Commission demonstrates what can be achieved if our members are listened to.
Mandatory menopause action plans are a chance to end policing's postcode lottery.
Nominations for the Thin Blue Paw Awards closed on 12 July, marking the end of a remarkable campaign to find the UK’s most exceptional canine crime‑fighter.
We explore British football policing and how a once‑routine match‑day duty grew into one of modern policing’s most specialised, coordinated and internationally respected disciplines.
After collapsing without warning while Christmas shopping, Acting Police Sergeant Matt Efford was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. In this deeply personal account, he reflects on how it transformed his perspective and strengthened his determination to make every day count.
PFEW wants the review to examine investigation delays, accountability processes, and their impact on officer wellbeing and policing.
Operated by specialist provider Safecall, the line gives Federation members, representatives and employees a secure way to report concerns relating to integrity, behaviour or misconduct within the Federation.
The programme for reps helps ensure members receive high-quality, consistent and evidence-based support.
New data reveals almost 25,000 police officers have resigned from the service since 2021, wiping out the equivalent of the Government's entire 20,000-officer uplift.
Government ignores independent pay recommendation and confirms 3.5% award
Superintendent Lorraine Cuthbertson of Northumbria Police presented with Inspiration in Policing Award.
The pair spent more than 10 minutes holding a distressed man suspended above railway tracks, an act of bravery and determination that ultimately saved his life.
Report validates concerns officers have been raising for years, demonstrating the need for significant investment in leadership development across policing.
This month's edition takes a look at this year's Police Federation Bravery nominations, exploring and celebrating the extraordinary courage of more than 100 officers from across 39 forces across England and Wales.
This year, the Federation submitted its most comprehensive and evidence-led case yet, including calling for a minimum 7 per cent, multi-year, pay deal.
Shocking figures the equivalent of 2,240 years of lost time with families, lost recovery, and lost wellbeing.
Latest Police Family Finance Index Report, published by Police Friendly, highlights ongoing concerns around long-term financial security across the police workforce.
This edition of POLICE brings together the key stories shaping the future of the service, covering pay, fatigue, culture change, health risks and frontline resilience.
Survey data and raw officer testimonies point to a service far beyond breaking point.
The Battle of the Badges endurance competition returns on Sunday 17 May 2026, once again bringing together teams from Police, Fire, Ambulance, NHS, and the Military.
Chiefs’ rest day proposals are a serious mistake that risk officer welfare and public safety, Federation cautions.
Everyday policing runs on cancelled rest days, not spare capacity, warns Police Federation.
Police Federation calls for a minimum 7% annual pay award for the next three years in PRRB report.
This month’s white paper edition takes readers inside some of the most significant developments shaping policing today.
Twenty-six forces told the Federation they could not provide basic working-time data.
PFEW sets out five clear tests that any reform must meet if it is to deliver for the public and for police officers on the frontline.
Federation sets out six-point plan to end the crisis starting now.
Road Safety Strategy 2026 promises safer roads, but West Midlands Police Federation Secretary Tim Rogers KPM and PFEW Roads Policing lead Neil Clarke are clear without investment in policing, training and legal clarity, ambition risks becoming another empty pledge.
The findings point to a system that many believe is unclear, inconsistent and, in some cases, unsafe to navigate.
