November 2021 eZine out now!
10 November 2021
Sign up for pensions evening
A second pensions evening exclusively for members of West Midlands Police Federation is being staged next week, due to the success of the first input last month.
COP26: Federation calls for fairness on rest day pay
A row broke out over the disparity in payments being made to officers deployed to Scotland for the COP26 United Nations climate change summit.
Pay and morale survey launched
Members are being urged to send a forceful message to the Government by taking part in the annual Police Federation pay and morale survey before it closes at the end of November.
More than 850 extra officers through uplift programme
West Midlands Police has taken on 867 new recruits under Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Police Uplift Programme, according to the latest figures.
Officers need ‘substantial’ pay rise
Police officers must be given a substantial pay rise next year, according to West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott.
PCCs urged to act on officer pay
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) must do all they can to ensure funds are available to give police officers the significant pay rise they deserve.
‘Roads policing needs proper investment’
Roads policing should become part of the Strategic Policing Requirement and be given proper backing and investment, according to West Midlands Police Federation interim secretary Tim Rogers.
Your new Branch Board
The 14 representatives who form the West Midlands Police Federation Branch Board have now been elected.
Get to know your Fed reps
With a new Branch Council in place following the Federation elections, we put the spotlight on a few of our workplace representatives, giving a brief outline of what motivated them to want to help colleagues and an insight into their thoughts on the challenges ahead for policing and the Federation.
The Dreaded C-Word: Federation offers support
A new booklet has been launched to help members who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, or another life-threatening illness.
Paul and Holly honoured at bravery awards ceremony
Two brave West Midlands PCs have been recognised at the national Police Bravery Awards for 2020.
‘Police Officer of the Year’ in disbelief after receiving Diamond Award
“Humbled” Phil Kingsley says he is still in disbelief after being named “Police Officer of the Year” at the annual Force Diamond Awards.
Widows await ruling on unjust pension rule
Campaigners have reached a critical point in their legal bid to overturn a rule which they say discriminates against police widows and widowers.
Marathon runners help raise £61,000
Heading up the team was Chris’ wife, Sharon, who had never ran a half marathon before but completed the distance to recognise the daily strength shown by her husband and others who have Motor Neurone Disease.
Make a date with fundraising calendar
The litter of West Midlands Police puppies that have been named after motor neurone disease (MND) heroes as a nod to former Assistant Chief Constable Chris Johnson who has the condition are featured in a new fundraising calendar.
Officer fundraising for mental health charity runs marathon in memory of her brother
A West Midlands Police officer has told how she ran this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon in memory of her brother, world judo champion Craig Fallon, who took his own life following his battle with depression.
Macy’s in the swim after life-changing op
At the start of June this year Macy Handley was undergoing life-changing spinal surgery with her West Midlands Police officer parents anxiously waiting to hear if it has been a success.
Terrific Truffles is making a paws-itive impact on mental health
“I knew she would make people happy, but I don’t think I realised just how much she would help people open up,” says Inspector Paul Van Veen, handler of Truffles, the Force’s first ever wellbeing dog.
National chair not seeking re-election
West Midlands Police Federation chair Jon Nott has acknowledged the commitment of national chair John Apter and the work he has done in trying to improve things for members.
Chair attends National Police Memorial Day
This year’s National Police Memorial Day (NPMD) honouring police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty was attended by 300 people this year after coronavirus forced an online virtual service last year.
Free initial family law advice
West Midlands Police Federation members are being offered a free initial family law consultation, a reduced fixed fee divorce and discounted hourly rates thanks to Slater and Gordon (S & G).
Electric cars: read about the benefits
In 2020, sales of electric vehicles (EVs) grew by a massive 186 per cent in the UK, with more than 100,000 being sold.
WMP Benevolent Fund: Offering amazing value and peace of mind!
Value for money and peace of mind aren’t the only things West Midlands Police Benevolent Fund can offer its members.
