Police officers are governed and protected by a set of terms and conditions set out in law by Parliament known as Police Regulations.

PFEW has produced a Quick Reference Guide in line with our current understanding of Police Regulations 2003 and determinations, Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020, Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020 and Police (Performance) Regulations 2020 as of February 2023.

This summary of officers' main terms and conditions is not intended to be exhaustive, nor can it be considered a substitute for the original regulations and determinations which govern the terms and conditions of appointment. An updated version will be produced as and when regulations change.

The Quick Reference Guide is aimed mainly at local Federation secretaries and other reps dealing with pay and conditions queries raised locally.

However, for your convenience, the Warwickshire Police Federation website has categorised the elements and you can find the reference easily within this site.

If you have specific questions regarding your conditions, please contact your local Federation. If they are unable to answer your questions, they can contact the policy team at HQ for assistance.

Useful websites

Home Office Circulars issued up until HOC 5/2013 can be found here.
Determinations made under Police Regulations 2003 issued under Home Office Circulars can also be found here.

Home Office Circulars issued in 2013 can be found here.
Determinations made under Police Regulations 2003 issued under Home Office Circulars can also be found here.

Home Office Circulars issued in 2014 can be found here.
Determinations made under Police Regulations 2003 issued under Home Office Circulars can also be found here.

Home Office Circulars issued in 2015 can be found here.
Determinations made under Police Regulations 2003 issued under Home Office Circulars can also be found here.

Home Office Circulars issued in 2016 can be found here.
Determinations made under Police Regulations 2003 issued under Home Office Circulars can also be found here.

The Office of Manpower Economics (OME)
Contains information relating to the Police Negotiating Board and Police Advisory Board, such as PNB Circulars, pay agreements etc.

www.legislation.gov.uk
This contains primary legislation and statutory instruments, e.g. Police Act 1996 and Police Regulations 2003.

Produced and issued by Research and Policy Support PFEW HQ - updated August 2016