90 days from today is Wed, 19 February 2025
The Police Remembrance Trust welcomed friends and supporters to the US Embassy in London
Christmas is often very different for police officers
Campaign is funded as part of the Government’s Safer Streets 4 initiative
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West Mercia Police Federation members are being urged to complete this year's pay and morale survey before it closes on Monday (11 December).
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PC overcomes paralysed foot to keep playing sport
Retired Assistant Chief Constable Geoff Wessell has set up Ginge Tours
Officers came under a sustained attack at the European game between Aston Villa and Legia Warsaw
Members can take advantage of more than 1,150 retailer discounts
Moves to engage and strengthening relationships with local MPs.
Chair urges everyone to fill it in
The choir consists of male musicians from all walks of life, including doctors, dentists and undertakers
The ‘EveryonePause’ survey was launched on World Menopause Day.
The Force is informing officers how to remain compliant with new legislation on police driver training.
Branch secretary Pete Nightingale is encouraging members to attend.
James Cleverly has been appointed to the role of Home Secretary.
The five-week-old baby was in cardiac arrest.
Federation seeks the views of members
The police watchdog told the Force to improve how it investigates crimes, supervises investigations and updates victims.
“I would like to personally thank Steve for all his work.”
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The map was commissioned by West Mercia Police Federation and drawn by freelance artist and illustrator Laura Hallett
West Mercia Police Federation chair Barry Horton said the conference was a chance to move policing up the political agenda ahead of an election
Members are encouraged to take the ‘EveryonePause’ survey, which aims to raise awareness and highlight the support available to improve health and wellbeing
Branch had funded increase in subscription rate
The Home Secretary hopes the Government ‘will be able to announce something soon’.
Day two of conference will feature speeches by PFEW chair Steve Hartshorn and Home Secretary Suella Braverman
Consistency, better pay and additional funding among the hot topics of discussion during day one of Annual Conference 2023.
Rich took on a fundraising hike in aid of Climbing Out
Members can still register to take part in two-day online event
The move will bring West Mercia Police dog handlers in line with those in other forces.
The event is one of the most significant dates on the policing calendar.
There's a lot of crossover between working as a police staff member and as a Special Constable.
Organisers have been forced to find a new place to hold the service
Record numbers of officers are quitting their jobs
Members urged to view updated webinar
JustGiving page has already smashed its original target
Changes seem politically driven
Suella Braverman claims that forces now have the resources to pursue all “reasonable lines of inquiry”.
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Record numbers of officers are looking to quit policing
Pippa made history in 2021, when she became the first female Chief at West Mercia
Officers say 'thanks a latte'!
The Walk and Talk initiative is part of the Force’s response to tackling violence against women and girls
Members encouraged to contact their MP
Decision made to train more officers
A West Mercia Police team played the Black Country Health Gladiators for the annual Blue Light Trophy
Cardiff to host annual service
Legislation seeks to protect officers
Pippa Mills to take up Assistant Commissioner role with Metropolitan Police
Remembering PC Anthony Wright
Eight-year Federation campaign brought change in the law
The National Police Breastfeeding Network is driving some excellent work
Hours more time to be freed up for cops
Charity cycle challenge culminates in emotional service of remembrance
West Mercia Police officer honoured at emotional service of remembrance
The Police Unity Tour is particularly poignant this year
Federation blames retention crisis on years of cuts and under-investment in policing
Conduct lead warns revised code of practice could put existing disciplinary process at risk
Chris was a hugely respected and much-loved person
West Mercia Police riders getting ready for 200-mile cycle challenge
Police Federation of England and Wales issues statement
Courage of officer who rescued man from fast-flowing river recognised at awards ceremony
Federation accepts offer but urges Government to make police pay and conditions a priority in future
Awards ceremony takes place in London on Thursday
Branch chair responds to inspectorate report
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Vicky Hallett named the Force’s Response Officer of the Year and runner-up in national awards
Sir Mark Rowley warns delivery of police services will suffer unless officers are fairly rewarded
Professor John Harrison appointed by Police Covenant Oversight Board
Offender given conditional charge after admitting assaulting West Mercia officer
Members to have say on employment rights
Branch holds networking event
Suella Braverman pledges firm backing for stop and search
Members encouraged to look after their health
Federation chair highlights work of key wellbeing initiative
Development has to be carefully considered
Nominations for 2023 Lord Ferrers Awards are now open
National Police Bravery Awards: West Mercia nominee
Force announces increase for new recruits but Federation wants long-term pay issues addressing
Tributes paid to fallen colleague
A West Mercia Police Federation member and Army Reservist was lucky enough to ride Lord Firebrand at King Charles III Coronation
Changing face of policing reflected in new approach by Police Covenant Oversight Board
Feedback from officers will help shape future wellbeing services
Planned Level 5 non-accredited learning programme criticised
Members and their families can access free support thanks to a new partnership
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Service will be held in Kidderminster
Tributes paid to fallen officer
Officer says they are not alone in feeling they don’t matter
“The whole day was brilliant”
Session will be held on 23 May
Courage of fallen colleague is remembered on the 16th anniversary of his death
Police Federation pays tribute to fallen colleague
Plans underway for National Police Memorial Day 2023
Officers urged to register for this year's Police Unity Tour
Police Federation responds to Suella Braverman's calls for 'common sense policing'
Worcester officers formed human chain to save woman from submerged car
West Mercia Police Federation says time has come to discuss industrial rights
Home Office publishes update
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National deputy chair of the Federation speaks out
Police Federation urges investment to ensure officer numbers are maintained
Federation fears problems further down the line
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Policing minister Chris Philp unveils reform proposals
Popular PC collapsed and died on duty
Federation isssues guidance in blog
Barry Horton to take office on 1 May
Pensions update
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New recruit highlights financial struggles on police pay
West Mercia Police Federation branch magazine
March is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Members of the Special Constabulary urged to sign up
Police Federation urges return to neighbourhood policing
West Mercia detective calls for change
Low pay is forcing officers to quit
Federation secretary says attacks must not be tolerated
Police Federation highlights vital role played by specials
Officer speaks up as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week
Paperwork and admin adding to detectives' workload
Independent research backs claim
National deputy chair looks back on career to date
Online focus group gathering impetus
Branch secretary urges Government to recognise unique role of police ahead of annual pay award
Deputy chair of the national Federation speaks out
Home Secretary outlines plans to ease burden of non-policing demands on officers
Federation backs Sir Mark Rowley
Domestic abusers targeted in new Home Office-led crime crackdown
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Office for National Statistics issues new data
Details on working conditions
New building in Redditch
Survey carried out among new recruits
Government announces latest settlement
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Support from the Federation
Pledge to support members
Home Office gives update on Uplift Programme
Federation members describe how Climbing Out helped them
Federation releases survey findings
Federation chair offers congratulations
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