March 2021 eZine out now!
15 March 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.
Officer assaults: maximum sentences to double to two years
The maximum sentence for assaulting police officers and other emergency service workers will be doubled from 12 months to two years under a new bill unveiled in Parliament this week.
Bill welcomed but more work needed to properly protect police drivers
The formal introduction to Parliament of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is a significant step towards giving police drivers the legal protections they need when doing their job, says West Midlands Police Federation deputy secretary Tim Rogers.
Welfare van: Federation and Force in joint initiative
Officers could soon have access to welfare facilities when they are deployed to major incidents and events or while preserving scenes.
Federation calls for clarity as lockdown is eased
West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott urged the Government to provide greater clarity on new coronavirus restrictions as it eases the latest lockdown.
Federation calls for inflation linked pay rise
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has requested a three per cent pay rise as part of its annual submission to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB).
Promising start with recruitment drive
West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott described new police recruitment figures as a promising start after the Force had an uplift of 357 officers in the first year of the Government’s campaign to boost officer numbers nationwide by 20,000 over a three-year period.
Progress with new conduct regs – but more work needed
The Force is making slow progress in embedding the culture of learning and development that was at the heart of the new conduct regulations when they were launched a year ago, says the Federation’s conduct lead.
Julie is determined to support equal rights for officers in new role
Julie Fleming says she is determined to support members within their job and help get officers back to work after being appointed deputy equality liaison officer (ELO) for West Midlands Police Federation.
Attend your physiotherapy sessions from the comfort of your own home
The Police Treatment Centres (PTC) is offering West Midlands Police Federation members, who subscribe to the centres, the chance to access a new remote physiotherapy service online.
Dust off your bike and sign up to a virtual fund-raiser
Federation members are being encouraged to dust off their bikes and raise money for the Police Treatment Centres (PTC) in their first ever virtual Back on the Beat sportive challenge.
Mental wellbeing: support is available
The chair of West Midlands Police Federation says specialist support will be needed to address the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on officers’ mental health.
Traffic cop seeks to raise awareness of colitis
A West Midlands traffic officer living with ulcerative colitis and trying to raise awareness of the condition has been featured on the website of the UK’s leading charity for those with Crohn’s disease and colitis.
Thanks to kit bag volunteers
As the pandemic continued and fears of transmission within Forces grew, West Midlands detention escort officer Jo Spear, who is based at Perry Barr, set up a group of nimble-fingered volunteers to make kit bags to allow officers to safely transport their uniforms.
Officers mark Lilian’s 100th birthday
West Midlands officers decided they couldn’t let a special local resident’s 100th birthday go unnoticed.
Police museum gets £1 million boost
A new West Midlands Police Museum is currently under development after a £1 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.
New guide to terms and conditions
The Police Federation has issued a new Quick Reference Guide (QRG) for officers’ terms and conditions of service.
PCU helping officers with their finances
A not-for-profit organisation has produced a list of tips to help officers improve their credit profile.
Exclusive deals on UK breaks
With lockdown measures set to ease over the coming weeks and months, Federation members are being offered discounts on a UK holiday.
Drive away with a discount
West Midlands Police Federation members and their families can access a wider range of deals on cars.
Benevolent Fund’s ‘A Day to Remember’ is back!
West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund is busy planning for the return of their long-awaited family fun day at Blackwell Court Adventure, near Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
