Uniform survey: Still time to have your say

8 August 2024

West Mercia Police Federation members are being reminded to have their say on police uniform by taking part in a national survey before it closes next week.

Branch chair Steve Butler said: “The is the first national survey of how police officers feel about their uniform and I’d encourage as many of our members as possible to take part.

“Now is the chance to highlight any issues and to shape uniform policy and decision making in the future.”

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is collaborating with researchers at Lancaster University on the National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey.

The survey explores a range of issues including whether the uniform is comfortable, whether it affects officers’ health to how it makes them feel.

It has had input from the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Police Superintendents’ Association, UNISON and the Home Office, and data will help shape future uniform policy.

The survey closes on Monday 12 August, and members are being encouraged to take part.

The link to the survey has been sent to members' inboxes. If you have any queries please contact impactofuniform@gmail.com or the PFEW research team on researchanddatacollection@polfed.org

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