July 2021 eZine out now!
20 July 2021
Our bi-monthly Federation newsletter eZine gets mailed to members. We'll also let you know when your magazine is published.
Here are the stories covered in our latest edition.
Fed elections: nominations deadline approaches
Nominations for Police Federation workplace representatives opened at the start of the month and members considering standing are being encouraged to do so as soon as possible with the 22 July deadline fast approaching.
Lords to discuss amendment to proposed police driver legislation
An amendment to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill designed to ensure the new legislation does not leave police drivers at greater risk of prosecution will be considered by the House of Lords later this year after failing to be discussed in the Commons.
Forces urged to use new BWV guidelines
The Police Federation is urging forces to following new guidelines which make it easier to release body-worn video (BWV) footage.
Police praised for ‘vast improvements’ in response to crimes against women and girls
The police service has made vast improvements in how it responds to crimes against women and girls but fundamental system-wide reform is still needed, according to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
West Mids PC honoured by Queen
A West Midlands PC has been awarded the Queen’s Police Medal (QPM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Luke takes inspiration from ‘StomaCop’
A West Midlands traffic officer who forged ahead with a policing career despite a debilitating illness has inspired a new recruit with the same condition to join the Force – and the pair have even teamed up on patrol.
Fund-raising officer helps raise awareness of female genital mutilation
A West Midlands detective has told of her passion for helping to raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and how she has raised thousands to help the cause.
Welfare Support Programme accessible to all members
The Federation’s pioneering Welfare Support Programme (WSP) provides members with a wide range of services including clinical assessment and counselling.
Back to Basics: focus on body armour
An awareness drive focusing on the damage body armour can potentially cause if worn excessively has been launched by the Police Federation as part of World Wellbeing Week.
Officers give up their own time to help others
Almost nine in 10 police officers have done volunteer work or fund-raising during the pandemic, a new survey for today’s Public Service Day has revealed.
New pup named in honour of former ACC
The latest West Midlands Police pup recruits have been named after inspirational figures affected by motor neurone disease (MND) including former Assistant Chief Constable Chris Johnson.
Oscar Kilo launches wellbeing toolkit for investigators
West Midlands Police Federation has welcomed the launch of a new wellbeing toolkit specifically designed for investigators.
Catch up with Police Federation conference sessions
West Midlands Police Federation members can still access the keynote speeches, panel discussions and round table forums from the Police Federation’s annual national conference via a special video on-demand service.
‘Courts must use full sentencing powers on officer assaults’
Assaults on police officers must be punished with the maximum sentences available under new guidelines, West Midlands Police Federation has insisted.
Assaults on emergency workers increase
New crime figures showing a 26 per cent rise in assaults against emergency workers further demonstrate the need for courts to hand down tough sentences on those who carry out these attacks, says the secretary of West Midlands Police Federation.
Officer welfare put to the fore in huge policing operations
West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott says he’s pleased officers’ needs and welfare are being considered by the organisers of two huge events.
Award-winning dog handler praises inspirational pooch
“I looked down at my hands and there was blood on them. I initially thought he’d been hit with a stick, but it was actually a machete. It could’ve been me on the receiving end of that, Stark essentially saved my life.”
Conduct lead welcomes IOPC training move
The long-running Time Limits campaign is getting results, says the West Midlands Police Federation conduct lead, after it was announced the Federation will have a role in the training of new Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigators.
One of the benefits of your Police Federation membership is the ability to receive legal support and make a claim for compensation if you are injured on or off duty.
If you or a member of your family have suffered an injury as a result of a road traffic accident then you are entitled to free legal advice, support and representation to obtain financial compensation.
Spoilt for choice: Car offers available for members this month
Are you looking to upgrade your car? Do you fancy treating yourself to a new set of wheels? The latest car deals for West Midlands Police Federation members have now been released, giving officers the chance to save thousands of pounds across many vehicle manufacturers.
Free will writing service from Accord Legal Services
Do you have a will? If not, now may be the time to get one. A free will writing service is being offered to members of West Midlands Police Federation by Accord Legal Services.
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