World Suicide Prevention Day: sign up for mental health webinar

Opening up on tough conversations

Good luck message sent to Bravery Awards nominees

'We’re incredibly proud to have 11 officers from Wales nominated'

Welsh leads seek meetings with MPs

Opportunity to re-set relationship with new government

Federation to campaign for industrial rights

'These poll results leave in no doubt whatsoever'

Have your say on Police uniform reforms

Researchers at Lancaster University are helping with the project

Assaults on officer stats are 'absolutely appalling'

Across the whole of England and Wales, there was a total of 40,330 attacks on officers

Men's health lead welcomes new #asktwice campaign

The campaign aims to develop a supportive and inclusive environment

Welsh PCCs urged to engage with Federations

Co-leads keen to work closely with newly-elected PCCs

Webinar launch for #AskTwice campaign

The webinar is being held on Wednesday 15 May

Men's health lead urges male officers to 'know your balls'

The seminar heard from former Wales international footballer John Hartson

Former international footballer to address Know Your Balls seminar

John Hartson will talk about his diagnosis with testicular cancer

'Caring for the carers' is important too on mental health watch

Extra support coming for reps who are struggling with their work loads

Time to open up about men's mental health

Officers are under immense pressure

Co-lead thanks campaigners and politicians for making Elizabeth Emblem a reality

The emblem is formal State recognition for public sector workers who die in service

Co-lead welcomes Elizabeth Emblem to recognise public service workers killed in the line of duty

New partnership to provide support for members with addiction issues

Help4Addiction and Rehubs can offer officers a ‘lifeline’

Screening project will hopefully 'help rebuild public trust' says Welsh co-lead

A total of 7,951 officers in Wales were screened

Roads policing to be put under the spotlight at Federation seminar

The introduction of a 20mph speed limit in built-up areas in Wales could be a topic for discussion

Welsh co-leads call retiring First Minister ‘a friend of the Federation’

Mr Drakeford has ‘really got behind’ a number of the Federation’s campaigns

Welsh co-lead takes part in Movember’s Move 60km challenge

“It’s a fun campaign to be part of, but one which comes with some serious messaging.”

Welsh co-lead responds to PCCs debate on the devolution of policing in Wales

Policing should always prioritise 'service over structure'

Co-Welsh lead hosts first men's health webinar

The online session aimed to help change men’s attitudes towards health.

‘Politicians now ask questions about how policing works’

Nicky Ryan she looks back on her career as she prepares to retire

Men’s health webinar: Welsh co-lead urging members to register for event

The theme for this year’s event is addiction and how it can have an impact on both physical and mental health.

Nicky looks back on her career in latest ezine

Welsh Matters magazine is published

Federation launches national menopause survey

Members are being urged to complete the ‘EveryonePause’ survey

Conference review: Welsh lead disappointed in Home Secretary’s inability to sign off Elizabeth Medal

Nicky Ryan was reviewing the Police Federation of England and Wales annual conference

PFEW announces ballot on industrial rights

The Government’s neglect has resulted in a growing sense of anger and frustration amongst Federation members.

Federation conference: Home Secretary disappoints over Medals for Heroes

National Federation chair frustrated

PFEW Annual Conference continues after ‘an incredible day of debate’

Day two of the conference will feature speeches by PFEW chair Steve Hartshorn and Home Secretary Suella Braverman

PFEW Annual Conference 2023: A look back at day one

Consistency, better pay and additional funding among the hot topics of discussion during day one of Annual Conference 2023.

Annual PFEW Conference: Officers from Welsh branches urged to register for virtual event

PFEW’s flagship event takes place online on Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October.

Welsh Government endorses Medals for Heroes campaign

Nicky Ryan says she is “delighted” with the decision

Fallen colleagues remembered at National Police Memorial Day service

Nicky Ryan was asked if she would read the Roll of Honour during the service.

Welsh Senedd building to be illuminated blue in honour of fallen officers

Wales’ First Minister throws support behind ‘Medals for Heroes’ campaign

Mr Drakeford is now urging the Welsh and UK governments to follow suit.

Changes to dismissal process will be another blow to officer morale

Officers face automatic dismissal if found guilty of gross misconduct

Welsh affairs lead welcomes crackdown on knife crime

Zombie knives and machetes to be taken off the streets

Latest comments by Home Secretary are ‘out of touch’

Officers will be 'astonished' by Suella Braverman's comments

Welsh Lead urging Welsh forces to utilise Op Hampshire resource

App enables simple and consistent recording of incidents of assault against officers and staff 

Praise for COPS after annual service of remembrance

Welsh lead pays tribute to charity for families of fallen officers

'Too many good officers are leaving the service'

Austerity, cuts and under-funding have led to retention crisis across police service

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National Specials Constabulary Lead pays tribute to Special Chief Inspector Chris Smith

'Specials like Chris are integral to the police family'

First Minister backs Elizabeth Medal campaign

Campaign to be taken to Welsh Government

Welsh police chiefs discuss devolution with MPs

Chief constables set out their views on devolving police powers to Cardiff

Chiefs spell out funding issues faced by Welsh forces

Police chiefs appear before Commons Welsh Affairs Committee

Welsh affairs lead pays tribute to Police Bravery Award winners and nominees

Courage of officers honoured at awards presentation ceremony

Seven per cent pay rise a ‘step in the right direction’

Government confirms increase after accepting Police Remuneration Review Body recommendations

Welsh lead attends key event hosted by Napo and UNISON

Future of probation service high on the agenda

‘Blame for failing police services lies with Government underfunding’

Welsh lead responds to latest report from HMICFRS

Welsh Lead 'honoured' to be judge at prestigious volunteer awards

Nicky Ryan will be judging this year’s event

Widow of first South Wales officer to die on duty to attend National Police Memorial Day

Service will help to keep Jeff's memory alive

Welsh Lead attends drop-in event for Police Federation and MPs

Chance to update politicians on latest campaigns

'Urgent investment' needed to rebuild trust in service

Welsh lead responds to critical report on policing

National Police Memorial Day: family of Terry Davies tell how day never loses significance

Cardiff to host the Memorial Day this September

Officers urged to take part in wellbeing survey

Help shape future provision

Welsh Police Memorial will be priority for new trust

Welsh lead looking forward to Cardiff hosting National Police Memorial Day

Police Uplift Programme: ‘Smoke and mirrors’

Welsh lift responds to Home Office update

‘Assaults should not be seen as part of the job’

National deputy chair calls for changes to Police Covenant

Proposed changes to Code of Ethics: have your say

College of Policing consultation ends this week

Welsh Lead calls for further cuts to red tape to ‘free up police’

Policing minister unveils plans to reduce bureaucracy

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Calls for a return to community policing

Federation deputy chair speaks out

Welsh lead backs Essex chief’s comments on officer pay

Chief constable joins calls for fair amid deepening crisis

Specials are an ‘amazing asset’

Federation lead says role should be properly acknowledged

Federation calls for 17 per cent pay rise for officers

Independent report shows how police pay has fallen

International Women’s Day: Welsh lead shines a light on female officers, staff and volunteers within policing

Nicky Ryan reflects on changes within policing

International Women’s Day: Fed’s national deputy chair shares her story

Tiff discusses cancer diagnosis

Federation celebrating role of women in the organisation

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Uplift Programme: ‘We actually needed 50,000 new officers’

Federation deputy chair discusses recruitment

Happy St David’s Day - Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!

St David's Day message from Police Federation

Pay issues will make officers quit says Welsh lead

Policing in line for 3.5 per cent rise

Welsh lead backs fresh ‘asks’ on Police Covenant

Calls for consistency

Demands on police during NHS strikes have 'far-reaching consequences'

Police Federation Welsh lead warns officers will struggle with extra workload

Chief gives personal views on forming one Welsh police force

Dr Richard Lewis addresses Federation Welsh affairs meeting

Welsh Government renews calls for devolution of policing

Minister tells Senedd devolving police powers is logical next step

200 more officers for Welsh forces

Government issues update on Police Uplift Programme

Minister agrees to discuss Police Covenant with Federation

Question raised in the Senedd

‘It is our job to earn back trust and confidence’

Welsh lead backs national chair

Protests legislation must be ‘workable’ and ‘practical’ says Welsh lead

Nicky calls for consultation with Federation

MPs get behind campaign for Elizabeth Medal

Veterans' minister pledges to make posthumous honour for fallen officer a priority

Nicky discusses pay and morale survey in BBC Radio Wales interview

“Officers don't feel respected by Government”

‘Officers feel alienated by Government’

Federation publishes pay and morale survey

Merry Christmas…

Season's greetings to all our members

‘Settlement still leaves policing under-funded’

Welsh forces face hand-to-mouth economy despite funding settlement

Winter magazine is available to read now

Welsh Matters published

MPs voice support for Federation’s Time Limits campaign

Welsh lead attended Parliamentary event

First Minister hosts reception for brave officers

Mark Drakeford meets 2022 award nominees

‘Officers must meet the standards the public expect’

Radio Wales interview

Academics to address Federation’s Welsh affairs group

Meeting will be held on Senedd estate

‘Fascinating read’: new book puts spotlight on Welsh CJS

Federation lead attends launch event

Welsh forces faring well with Uplift Programme but retention remains an issue, says Welsh lead

Home Office releases latest statistics

Your views needed to shape police online memorial

People are urged to complete online survey

Nicky meets with MPs during conference

Challenges faced by policing up for discussion

Senedd event highlights need for Welsh police memorial

Family of fallen officer support campaign

New Home Secretary must take ‘swift action’ to tackle crisis in policing

Federation writes to PM and new Cabinet ministers

Federation meets Labour politicians during conference

Wide-ranging discussions

Remembering fallen colleagues

Buildings lit up in blue for National Police Memorial Day

Momentum builds for medal for fallen officers

PCCs back campaign for Elizabeth Medal to honour officers killed on duty

National Police Memorial Day on Sunday

Remembering fallen officers

Queen Elizabeth II

May Her Majesty The Queen rest in peace

Nicky’s warning on overstretched forces

Welsh lead in Radio 4 interview

Time for conversation on what people want from policing, says Welsh lead

Nicky Ryan in BBC Radio Wales interview

Welsh Matters - latest ezine published

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Welfare vans prove a hit at Commonwealth Games

Deployment success

Nicky supporting officers at Commonwealth Games

Welsh lead supporting Operation Unity

Welsh lead gives cautious welcome to pay award

Nicky Ryan speaks to BBC Radio Wales

Welsh lead congratulates region’s Police Bravery Awards winner

Nathan lands award

Police Bravery Awards: best of luck to our Welsh nominees

Awards ceremony on Thursday

‘Covid has not gone away’

Concern over impact on officer morale

Concern as six forces go into special measures

Welsh lead warns of deepening crisis in policing after six forces placed in special measures

Federation prepares to welcome Specials

Change in legislation

Future Supers: a chance to develop your career

Welsh lead supports initiative

Nicky remains in post as Welsh lead

Nicky pledges to build on progress made over the last 14 months

Praise for inspirational women in policing

Nicky Ryan congratulates Welsh Women in Policing Award nominees

Call for tougher sentences to be used when officers are assaulted

Welsh lead speaks out after 4.9 per cent surge in attacks against emergency service workers

Federation voice needs to be heard in devolution conversations

Welsh lead says views of Welsh police officers must be taken into account before key policy decisions are made

Father campaigning to recognise officers killed on duty responds to Home Secretary’s conference speech

Bryn Hughes calls for meeting with Priti Patel to press for decision on Elizabeth Medal

Federation chair warns Home Secretary against sidelining Welsh forces

Keynote speech by Steve Hartshorn

Voice of Welsh officers will be heard at Federation conference

Manchester to host two-day event

Federation welcomes new suicide prevention support

Partnership approach

‘PCSOs should not plug gaps in officer numbers’

New recruits welcomed

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MP’s policing family helps him understanding issues officers face

Support for policing

‘New memorial would be fitting tribute to Welsh officers’

Fundraising appeal launched

Chief constables praise officers

Chiefs lay out challenges of policing the pandemic to MPs

Policing issues raised at Plaid Cymru conference

Federation raises key concerns

Federation heading to Plaid Cymru conference

Opportunity to engage with politicians

Women in Policing Award nominations closing date approaches

Recognising outstanding contributions

Conference helps improve links with politicians

Productive meetings

Sir Tom Winsor: ‘Policing must rebuild public trust’

HMIC issues final State of Policing report

Policing should be devolved to Wales, says Senedd

Federation has neutral stance

Federation attending party conference

Opportunity to meet politicians

Policing review calls for root and branch reform

Landmark reports warns of failure to modernise and improve policing across England and Wales

Welsh lead praises female colleagues

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Officers need a substantial pay rise

Welsh lead reacts to Home Office submission

Nominations open for Women in Policing Awards

Fingers crossed for a winner from Wales!

Government urged to act as low morale hits Welsh forces

Survey findings reveal true extent of plummeting morale and soaring dissatisfaction among Welsh police officers

PCC expresses support for Federation

Dafydd Llywelyn gives wide-ranging presentation to WASC

Policing needs long-term funding settlement, says Welsh lead

WASC joins calls for urgent reform to police funding system

AGMs provide chance to meet workplace reps

Welsh lead receives vital feedback from branch meetings

‘Officer uplift not enough without better pay and conditions’

Government gives update on Uplift Programme

Welsh inspector elected to Federation’s National Council

Ceri takes up new role with Police Federation

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Christmas message

Season's greetings from the Welsh lead

Praise for brave officers

Nicky Ryan pays tribute to Welsh winners and nominees at Police Bravery Awards

Nicky outlines impact of officer assaults

Nicky Ryan has responded to the latest figures showing an increase in attacks on emergency services personnel

Nicky joins panel at conference

Justice in Wales event

Productive meeting with MS

Range of topics discussed

Nicky discusses current issues with MS

Welsh lead continues meetings with politicians

Minister’s praise for policing of the pandemic

Welsh lead continues to engage with politicians

COP26: Officers must be treated fairly

Row over compensation payments

PCC pledges to work with Federation

Andrew Dunbobbin attends WASC meeting

Nicky praises national chair for his support for the Welsh forces

John Apter will not seek re-election

Building closer links between the Federation and PCCs

Welsh lead meets Dyfed Powys commissioner

Welsh lead honours ‘exceptional’ brave officers

Federation hosts Police Bravery Awards

Police Covenant discussed with Senedd member

Key issues raised

Challenges of policing discussed with MS

Welsh lead continues round of meetings with politicians

Nicky seeks support over booster vaccines

Welsh lead meeting politicians

Concerns of frontline officers raised with MS

Welsh lead continues to meet politicians

Federation’s Welsh lead attends high-profile NARPO conference

Collaborative approach

Welsh lead meets with MS to discuss policing issues

Police Covenant among issues discussed

Gareth aims to improve the profile of policing in Wales

Branch chair explains in role

‘Committee has defining role in future of policing’

North Wales branch secretary supports WASC

PSA president committed to working with Federation

Paul helps provide a voice for officers in Wales

Welsh lead discusses policing issues with politicians

Round of meetings planned

‘Officers should get priority access to health services’

Welsh lead liaising with Senedd members

‘The Government has shown us little respect and little value’

Welsh affairs lead interviewed on BBC Radio Wales

National chair calls for collaborative and joined-up voice

Get to know committee members

Elaine supports committee

Crucial link between WASC and national Federation

College launches Welsh Language Scheme

Move welcomed

‘I wanted to help colleagues’

Profile of Zac Mader

Concerns over impact of pandemic on officers’ mental health

Welsh lead interviewed on BBC Radio Wales

Mental Health Awareness Week: police officers’ wellbeing must become top priority

Pandemic has taken its toll

Welsh lead congratulates Welsh Police and Crime Commissioners

Elections took place on Thursday

Nicky intent on making a difference

New Welsh lead

Mark retires having put Welsh policing under the spotlight

First Dyfed Powys officer on National Board

Welsh lead welcomes the Senedd’s debate on officer vaccine priority

JCVI has ruled out prioritising frontline officers

‘Police should be on reserve lists for left-over vaccines’

Federation pushes for officers to be given some priority

Public affairs specialist provides political advice

Mark Hinge supports WASC

Welsh officers report more assaults than colleagues in English forces

Federation releases results of demand, capacity and welfare survey

Federation calls for re-think on jabs for officers

National chair writes to health minister

Politicians address online briefing on the work of Welsh Government

Federation event proves a success

National Chair: Welsh voice will be heard

John Apter addresses Welsh Affairs Sub-Committee

Covid restrictions add ‘another level of complexity’ to policing

Public urged to be supportive

Former national chair used personal experience to improve service offered by Federation

'Police officers in Wales deal with differing legislation'

WASC considers progress

National chair addresses meeting

Mark develops role in ensuring the Welsh voice is heard

Broad remit in new role

Message from the Welsh lead

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