Christmas message from your Federation chair

22 December 2021

The last year has been one of the toughest anyone can remember with our Force facing some devastating incidents that have had a huge impact on us as a policing family.

Challenges such as this tend to bring out the best in those who choose a policing career,  and I believe that we can all look back with a sense of pride on how these unthinkable events were overcome with a high level of professionalism, determination and compassion for each other.

You will know by now that I truly am in awe of the selfless courage and dedication to duty that you display every day, and perhaps more than ever in the face of such a challenging 12 months. I want to reiterate once again how honoured I was to be re-elected as branch chair last month, I am passionate about representing you so that you are provided with the best conditions possible to be able to serve the public.

Hopefully, you will be able to get some time away from the pressures of work over the festive season and manage to spend at least some of the Christmas holidays with your families and friends.

I know we are currently working in incredibly challenging times and there is so much work to do, but for now I would like to wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year,  while also remembering those we have lost loved ones in the last year and sending our thoughts to their families, friends and colleagues.