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Federation chair in renewed call for wider roll-out of Taser

23 December 2019

With more officers carrying Taser and an increasingly violent society it’s no surprise that police use of Taser is at a record high, says national Federation chair John Apter.

‘Government is listening to us’

23 December 2019

The inclusion of a package of legislation around law and order in the Queen’s Speech during the State Opening of Parliament on Thursday shows the Government is listening to the Police Federation, according to national Federation chair John Apter.

Season’s greetings

20 December 2019

I just want to wish all officers and staff a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Cake sale boost for Primrose Hospice

18 December 2019

A cheque for £880 has now been presented to the Primrose Hospice in Bromsgrove following a cake sale at Lloyd House.

Time for more than words

18 December 2019

Boris Johnson’s new Government must deliver on his pre-election promises on increased funding for policing, says the chair of West Midlands Police Federation.

Multi-faith chaplaincy offers support for all

18 December 2019

Over the December period the Reverend John Butcher and his team of multi-faith Force chaplains have been busy across the Force area with a number of events building up to Christmas.

Federation chair calls for mental health review

11 December 2019

Calls for a national review on the country’s ‘growing mental health crisis’ have been welcomed by West Midlands Police Federation.

Taser breakthrough for officers with CVD

11 December 2019

The national Federation’s firearms and Taser lead, Steve Hartshorn, is pushing for a policy change.

CAPLO Christmas Message for Members

6 December 2019

Why this message - every year we get asked why do we circulate something like this, and every year one or more officers get arrested over the Xmas/New Year period.

Federation Magazine: Dec 2019/Jan2020

5 December 2019

Our Latest Federation magazine is now available.

Federation Office Hours

2 December 2019

Federation - Christmas Opening Hours 2019

Look out for your Federation diary

26 November 2019

The ever-popular West Midlands Police Federation diary is now winging its way across the Force.

‘I’m on your side and I’ve got your back’

25 November 2019

The Home Secretary praised the ‘bravery, commitment and sacrifices’ of police officers at an event to celebrate 100 years of the Police Federation of England and Wales.

November 2019 eZine out now!

19 November 2019

Read the latest news in our bi-monthly newsletter.

Have your say on wellbeing and inclusion

18 November 2019

Federation members are being urged to complete a national survey on wellbeing and inclusion.

Half of officers regularly worrying about their finances

18 November 2019

Almost half of the West Midlands Police Federation members who responded to a nationwide survey on pay and morale said they worried about the state of their finances either daily or almost every day.

Proposed legal changes over reading text while driving delayed by 12 months

12 November 2019

Proposed legal changes over reading text while driving delayed by 12 months.

New chair is elected

12 November 2019

A Federation workplace representative with 12 years’ experience under his belt has been elected as the new chair of West Midlands Police Federation.

Officers need support to stay well

11 November 2019

Police officers will continue to be exposed to horrific situations that could have an impact on their mental wellbeing but they need to look out for each other and not be afraid to speak up if they are struggling, says the national chair of the Police Federation.

Reflective Practice under discussion at conduct seminar

1 November 2019

The new conduct regulations due to come into effect in February next year.

Fed to campaign for time limits on conduct cases

31 October 2019

A Police Federation campaign calling for statutory time limits on officer conduct investigations is being supported by the West Midlands branch.

Inquiry into role of the IOPC

30 October 2019

The continuing issues around the length of time the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) takes to conclude conduct investigations is just one reason why a new inquiry into the police watchdog is necessary, according to West Midlands Police Federation.

Federation Magazine: Oct 2019/Nov2019

22 October 2019

Our Latest Federation magazine for October/November 2019 is now available.

Driver who ran over PC is jailed

16 October 2019

Car thief Mubashar Hussain was yesterday jailed for 12 years for knocking down and running over West Midlands traffic cop Gaz Phillips, leaving him critically injured.

Police drivers’ training to be recognised in law

16 October 2019

A bill that will ensure police drivers’ specialist training is recognised in law was one of 22 included in Monday’s Queen’s Speech.

Federation Roadshow at Coventry on Monday 9 December 2019

16 October 2019

The next West Midlands Police Federation Roadshow is aimed at officers based in Coventry. It is to be held in the at Coventry Police Station in the Gavin Carlton Room on Monday 9 December 2019 between 1000 and 1500.

Nick honoured at detective awards ceremony

11 October 2019

A West Midlands DC who has transformed the way in which detectives are trained was presented with the Services to Detectives Award at the Police Federation National Detectives’ Forum (PFNDF) awards.

366 new recruits allocated to Force

9 October 2019

The Force has been allocated 366 of the first 6,000 new officers being taken on through the Government’s three-year drive to recruit 20,000 extra police.

10,000 more officers to get Taser

30 September 2019

Around 10,000 more officers are expected to be trained and equipped with Taser after the Home Office announced a £10 million investment programme.

Prince of Wales honours fallen officers

30 September 2019

HRH The Prince of Wales honoured fallen officers at yesterday’s National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) at Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall.

Inspectorate reports on officers’ abuse of power

30 September 2019

More than 400 referrals for cases relating to police officers’ abuse of position for a sexual purpose have been completed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in the three years to the end of March this year.

Officer injured in hit and run

26 September 2019

Police officers are dedicated to serving their communities, fighting and preventing crime, keeping order and protecting the vulnerable but they should not be attacked for doing their job.

Low morale, stress and demand taking their toll

25 September 2019

Low morale, stress and soaring demand are the main factors behind officers leaving the police service, a Federation survey has revealed.

Pay uplift 2019 effective date

24 September 2019

The Home Office has confirmed that when the statutory consultation occurs regarding the uplift, the date for uplift will be 1st September.

September 2019 eZine out now!

24 September 2019

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Support cake sale to help hospice

20 September 2019

Members are being urged to support a cake sale being held at Lloyd House on Tuesday to raise money for the Primrose Hospice.

Tim discusses response driving in BBC interview

18 September 2019

Trained police drivers should be backed by the law so that they can use their skills when responding to incidents, according to West Midlands Police Federation deputy secretary Tim Rogers.

Federation supports new menopause guidance

9 September 2019

The pledge comes as the first national guidance on the menopause in policing is issued today to help forces provide better support for officers and staff at a time when a third of female police officers nationwide are aged 45 or over.

‘We should be a priority for allocation of new officers’

5 September 2019

West Midlands Police must be prioritised when 20,000 new police recruits are taken on nationwide, according to Police Federation secretary Steve Grange.

Message from John Apter, Chair, PFEW

27 August 2019

LBC are contacting chief officers and PCCs to seek their support for the campaign, ‘Time for Taser’, which they are planning to run in early September.

PFEW's official statement on Richard Cooke

21 August 2019

The Ethics, Standards and Performance Committee met today (21 August 2019) to consider ‘breach of confidence’ complaints made against the Chair of West Midlands Police Federation.

Support Gareth on road to recovery

21 August 2019

A fund-raising appeal set up to support injured West Midlands PC Gareth Phillips has exceeded its £15,000 target within days of being launched.

‘Devastating’ loss of Thames Valley PC

16 August 2019

West Midlands Police Federation deputy secretary Tim Rogers has extended his sympathy to the family of a Thames Valley Police officer who died on duty last night.

Federation Magazine: Aug/Sept 2019

9 August 2019

Our Latest Federation magazine for August/September 2019 is now available.

Marathon efforts for ACC

8 August 2019

Inspired by Assistant Chief Constable Chris Johnson’s approach to being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), West Midlands Police Federation representative Trudy Gittins has signed up to run Liverpool’s Rock and Roll Marathon next year and is calling on other officers and police staff to join her.

Joint approach needed to tackle youth violence, says Fed chair

1 August 2019

Police officers should be allocated to all schools with an above average risk of serious youth violence, according to a new report from the Home Affairs Select Committee.

PUT cyclists brave the rain for COPS

29 July 2019

The annual Police Unity Tour sponsored bike ride to raise funds for Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity.

Recruitment plans welcomed

26 July 2019

Investment is long overdue says Fed secretary.

PUT this weekend

25 July 2019

Three people are representing the Force by taking part in this year’s Police Unity Tour, an annual sponsored cycle ride in aid of the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity.

Home Office backs 2.5 per cent police pay rise

22 July 2019

'A small step in the right direction' - national chair.

Government plans police covenant

18 July 2019

'It will ensure the sacrifice made by the police is properly recognised'.

July 2019 eZine out now!

12 July 2019

Read the latest news in our bi-monthly newsletter.

Front-line review leads to wellbeing pledge

11 July 2019

The Home Office has vowed to embed wellbeing at the heart of policing and free up front-line officers’ time for core policing activities.

Federation Office Closed: Friday 12 July: 11:30-1pm

11 July 2019

Our Federation office will be closed Friday 12 July from 11:30 to 13:00 approx for Benevolent Fund AGM.

Chair argues for ‘honourable solution’ in pensions row

10 July 2019

West Midlands Police Federation chair Rich Cooke has repeated calls for officers to be returned to the original pension schemes they joined calling it the ‘only honourable solution’ in the current pensions row.

Support COPS fund-raisers

4 July 2019

This year’s survivor weekend runs from 26 to 28 July.

Federation wants action on pensions

4 July 2019

The Government has pledged to outline its position on police pensions before Parliament’s summer recess starts on 25 July.

Federation Magazine: June/July 2019

28 June 2019

Our Latest Federation magazine for June/July 2019 is now available to download as a PDF.

Brave officers put forward for national award

14 June 2019

Two West Midlands officers who were still in training when they confronted a group of men armed with knives have been nominated for the national Police Bravery Awards.

Pay and morale: have your say

10 June 2019

All Federation members are being urged to complete a survey on pay and conditions and officer morale.

May 2019 eZine out Now!

15 May 2019

Read the latest news in our bi-monthly newsletter.

Force receives more funding to tackle violent crime

10 May 2019

West Midlands Police is one of 18 forces worst affected by violent crime to be given a share of the final part of the £100 million fund allocated by the Government to tackle the knife crime crisis.

New survey reveals one in five officers has PTSD

9 May 2019

One in five police officers is suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), according to the results of a new survey published today (9 May).

Support police widows

8 May 2019

Retired and serving West Midlands Police officers are being urged to write to their MPs in support of a change to regulations that could lead to pensions for life for all police widows.

Federation cyber attacks: an update

3 May 2019

WMP Federation has thanked members for their patience while its IT systems have been down.

Tim welcomes plans for change to response driving laws

2 May 2019

'We now need Government to prioritise this issue'

Federation Magazine: Apr 2019/May 2019

17 April 2019

Our Latest Federation magazine for April/May 2019 is now available to download as a PDF.

Here for You: Our Work in 2018

27 March 2019

This annual report outlines West Midlands Police Federation’s work on members’ behalf during 2018.

March 2019 eZine out now!

15 March 2019

Read the latest news in our bi-monthly newsletter.

Emergency funding announcement a ‘short term life line’

14 March 2019

An emergency funding boost to tackle the knife crime epidemic sweeping the country has been welcomed, but is not a long-term fix, says the National Chair of the Police Federation John Apter.

Did You Know? campaign to focus on financial entitlements in March

6 March 2019

The next phase of the campaign launches today and looks at financial entitlements.

Taser is needed by all front-line officers

28 February 2019

The Policing Minister made the announcement today but there will be no new money to fund the uplift.

"If you don’t want to have a spit guard applied, don’t spit or bite"

22 February 2019

National Chair John Apter addresses biased comments on use of spit guards in open letter.

FedCast 2: Advice for members on conduct and discipline

21 February 2019

Episode two in our series features National Chair John Apter and Conduct and Performance Lead Phill Matthews.

New survey reveals pressure on officers

13 February 2019

West Midlands Police Federation chair Rich Cooke says years of cuts and under-investment have left the Force ‘over-stretched and under-staffed’.

Federation seeks three-year pay deal

12 February 2019

Our pay review body submission calls for a 5% pay rise for officers for each of the next three years.

Are you a West Midlands police officer who would like to become a Fed rep?

8 February 2019

If you are thinking of standing to be a Federation representative and would like to know more about what the role entails, please visit the Reps@Work page.

Did You Know? campaign looks at performance

6 February 2019

The next phase of the campaign launches today (6 Feb) and looks at performance.

Federation Magazine: Feb 2019/Mar 2019

1 February 2019

The February/March 2019 edition of Federation is now available.

Plans to tackle knife crime don’t go far enough, says Fed chair

1 February 2019

New Government proposals to tackle the knife crime epidemic do not go far enough, the chair of West Midlands Police Federation has argued.

Response drivers: Government must be bold

1 February 2019

“The Government needs to be bold, make sure it takes ownership of the bill and get right behind it. Anything less is unacceptable.”

Pensions update

25 January 2019

The Police Federation has issued a briefing paper in response to the latest Court of Appeal ruling on the judges’ and firefighters’ pension challenges.

Officer numbers show slight decrease

24 January 2019

The number of officers serving the West Midlands Force area has continued to fall, latest figures release by the Home Office reveal today.

January 2019 eZine out now!

22 January 2019

Read the latest news in our bi-monthly newsletter.

Case to answer test “too low”

22 January 2019

National Federation conduct lead Phill Matthews has also expressed his concerns: “The effect on officers can be catastrophic.

Fed Roadshow: Perry Barr - Tues 30 Apr 2019

22 January 2019

The next West Midlands Police Federation Roadshow is aimed at officers based in the Perry Barr area.

Celebrating our centenary

2 January 2019

Proud to represent police officers for 100 years.

‘Funding gap burden should not fall on the public’

14 December 2018

Shifting the responsibility for police funding onto council taxpayers does nothing to address the urgent need for proper investment in policing, according to the West Midlands Police Federation chair.

Federation Office Christmas Opening Hours

12 December 2018

The Federation office opening hours from Christmas Eve until New Years Day 2018.