Spring magazine out now

18 April 2024

Meet the new chair of West Mercia Police Federation in the latest edition of the branch magazine, Connect.

Steve Butler talks about his priorities in the role and how the Federation can help and support members.

Hear from the West Mercia Police member who has thanked the Federation for its unbelievable support after being cleared of causing death by dangerous driving.

There’s a welcome for the announcement that a new Elizabeth Emblem has been launched to recognise the sacrifice of fallen officers.

There’s also a focus on the latest Police Federation Pay and Morale Survey, which revealed how West Mercia officers are reporting the second lowest levels of morale in the country.

A student officer talks about why he is running the London Marathon in memory of his mum this weekend.

Hear from the member who says that working with local communities to tackle their issues has ‘reignited his passion for policing’.

And meet the West Mercia Police Federation members and their police dogs who have become the first in the Midlands to complete training to detect bodies underwater.

It’s all in the Spring edition of Connect, which is available to download now.