Spring 2025 edition of branch magazine out now

4 April 2025

The spring edition of Fed News, the magazine of Suffolk Police Federation, is full of news and views and is out now.

Branch chair Darren Harris gives his reaction to the National Police Chiefs’ Council recommending a 3.8 per cent pay rise for officers to the Police Remuneration Review Body.

Darren welcomes all of the workplace reps who are joining the Suffolk Police Federation team after the recent elections.

He shines a light on officer mental health and wellbeing in his regular column, and urges the Government to work with the Federation to ensure investment goes to the right areas of policing.

Branch secretary Ben Hudson discusses the results of a survey of the inspecting ranks, which he says will help further the Federation’s conversations with chief officers.

Equality lead Emma Arthurs-Newman reflects on speaking at an inspirational women in policing webinar for International Women’s Day.

Fed rep and mother-of-two Sergeant Laura Deal discusses balancing the demands of parenthood and a policing career.

Hear from the retired police officer who has rejoined the Force as a Special Constable.

Meet the student officer who is proudly representing Suffolk Constabulary with the British Polcie Women’s Rugby Team.

And there are spotlights on the benefits available to members through the Suffolk Police Federation Group Insurance Scheme, including the chance to stay at the branch’s luxury holiday lodge at a discounted rate.

It’s all in the spring edition of Fed News. Download your copy now.