March eZine - out now!
11 March 2020
Our bi-monthly Federation newsletter eZine gets emailed to members. We'll also let you know when our magazine is published.
Here are the stories covered in our latest edition
Brave officers in line for national award
When PC Paul Newman was left fighting a suspect in a storm drain, he feared for his life.
Average sentence for officer assault under 12 weeks
Offenders jailed for attacks on police officers are receiving average sentences of less than 12 weeks, according to newly released figures.
Coronavirus: advice to travellers using our Group Insurance Scheme policy
Members of our Group Insurance Scheme planning a trip abroad with the scheme’s travel insurance policy are being advised to monitor the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) website for Government advice on the Coronavirus.
250 more officers to get Taser
The Force is being given a cash injection of £206,250 so that it can equip a further 250 officers with Taser.
Local MP backs Federation campaign
A local MP has voiced his support for the Police Powers and Protections Bill which will establish a Police Covenant and give police drivers better protection in law.
Officers ‘need five per cent’ pay rise
Police officers should receive a five per cent pay rise in September this year, according to the Police Federation.
Exclusive access to legal expenses cover
West Midlands members are the only officers in the country to benefit from legal expenses cover as part of their Federation membership.
Online document service
The Legal Document Service enables members to draft their own bespoke legal documents to help in a dispute. They are given the tools to take initial action, which is then supported by the Legal Advice Helpline and the option to make claim under the legal expenses policy.
Here For You – find out about our work in 2019
Our annual public value report – Here For You – will be published soon.
IOPC pledges to work with Federation
A pledge by the police watchdog to work closer with the Federation to improve the timeliness of investigations has been welcomed by West Midlands Police Federation’s conduct lead, George McDonnell.
New campaign puts emphasis on mental health
Officers’ mental health needs to be treated as seriously as their physical wellbeing, according to the chair of West Midlands Police Federation.
Could power naps help fatigued officers?
Officers working on night shifts could be encouraged to take power naps to help overcome the effects of fatigue.
Have your say on Police Covenant
The Home Secretary has launched an eight-week consultation period on plans for a Police Covenant which will enshrine the welfare of officers, police staff and their families in law.
Force urged to support mental health first aid training
All supervisors and line managers should attend a mental health first aid course to help them identify signs that officers and staff are struggling, says West Midlands Police Federation secretary Steve Grange.
Health and safety lead: I realised what a difference you can make
Deano Walker is currently the Federation’s health and safety committee secretary – an area which if you’d asked him when he first became a rep back in 2013 he would have said he knew nothing about and had no interest in.
Time to raise the profile of roads policing
The extra funding being ploughed into the police service presents an opportunity to raise the profile of roads policing.
Cuts blamed for public losing faith in criminal justice system
West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott has blamed funding cuts after a new police watchdog report highlighted people are losing faith in the criminal justice system.
Are you approaching retirement?
The programme of West Midlands Police Federation retirement seminars continues throughout 2020.
Do you have a will?
Around three quarters of the adult population are believed not to have a will or Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) in place.
Go Ape – with a 15 per cent discount
Find your next adventure with a 15 per cent discount at Go Ape.
Get a great deal on a new Peugeot
Federation members can access a wide range of offers through our Member Services partnerships.
Recycle Your Ink Cartridges and Help Support West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund
Did you know that you can help us raise funds simply by recycling your ink cartridges via our Recycle4Charity programme?
Your Police Federation Claimline (Slater + Gordon)
Accidents happen, especially in police work. Injuries can happen at the worst of times and treatment can sometimes go wrong. And it may not only be you who’s affected – your loved ones, your colleagues and even your finances may feel the pain too.
