Pay and morale survey launches next week

30 August 2022

West Midlands Police Federation is calling on members to make sure they have their say in this year’s pay and morale survey.

The survey aims to gain the views from officers on the frontline with the results being used to support the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) campaign for fairer pay for officers.

West Midlands branch chair Rich Cooke said: “Our annual pay and morale survey helps to give a clear picture of the issues facing members and their feelings on pay and morale.

“I would like to urge all our members to take part in it and make their views known. The Police Federation will then use the data as part of our campaign pressing for reform to the pay system and calling for better pay for police officers.”

The survey is launched on Monday (5 September) and aims to gain views from frontline officers on a range of key issues.

The results will be used to support Police Federation campaign for fairer pay and an independent pay mechanism, and will also enable it to highlight areas where change is needed and support its drive to improve working conditions for officers.

For the first time, this year’s survey will also gather evidence on demand, capacity and welfare issues to give the Government, key stakeholders and members of the public a comprehensive insight into the realities of policing.

National Police Federation chair Steve Hartshorn said: “Survey fatigue is understandable, this is why we’ve taken measures to amalgamate the pay and conditions surveys, but your opinion matters to us, and by taking the time to fill in this year’s pay and morale survey, you can help us make a difference and fight for what you need, because together our voices are stronger and more impactive.”

The survey is conducted by PFEW’s in-house research department and is the only consistent national survey that represents members’ attitudes to pay and conditions.