Get to know your Federation reps: Jasdeep Singh Pahil

4 November 2021

Sergeant Jasdeep (Jas) Singh Pahil aims to be a voice for colleagues after recently becoming a West Midlands Police Federation workplace representative.

Jas, who is with Force CID at Holford Drive, Perry Barr on VVA Team 3, brings a range of skills to his new role as a Fed rep and says he wants to use them to effect change and support his colleagues.

“I bring to the role diverse wider thinking and problem-solving,” he said, “And the ability to listen, reflect and create action.

“I wanted to be a voice for officers who need assistance by helping to protect their rights.

“I’m most looking forward to supporting my colleagues and effecting change within the organisation.”

Jas, who is looking to specialise in the disciplinary side of the Federation’s work, admitted there are challenges to being a rep.

“I think the most challenging aspect is being able to work with all different ranks within the organisation to understand a common goal which would best serve all parties involved with minimal disruption,” he said.

Jas said that the challenges facing the Federation, both on a national and local level, revolve around maintaining credibility with officers.

“Nationally, it’s maintaining their credibility with officers by standing up for officer rights,” he said, “For the West Midlands branch, again it’s gaining and maintaining credibility and being seen to take action.

“For the police service more generally, there are challenges around tighter budgets, authenticity and credibility within the police service and communities that we serve.”

Jas joined West Midlands Police in April 2007. He started on the F3 on response. After his sergeants’ exams, he became a sergeant on response at Newtown before moving to Birmingham city centre as a neighbourhood sergeant and then to his current role at Force CID.

“I was attracted to policing by the diverse nature of the job with no two days being quite the same,” he said.

“My advice for new officers joining the Force would be to understand what’s expected of you. Take your own learning into your hands and feel confident enough to share if you’re feeling overwhelmed or need support, as there’s always someone there to help and support you.”