The first exclusive e-edition of POLICE Magazine for 2025 is out now.

This edition takes a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues facing policing today. From pay negotiations and officer recruitment challenges to community initiatives and fundraising successes.

With the 2025 pay review process in motion, read about PFEW advocating for a fairer deal for officers. The Police Remuneration Review Body will make its recommendations this spring, but concerns remain over political influence and a lack of collective bargaining. PFEW is calling for improvements in base pay, allowances, and the recognition of the unique demands of policing, with over 97 per cent of members supporting collective bargaining rights.

We hear from former Hertfordshire Chief Constable, Charlie Hall QPM, who has taken on a new role as a strategic advisor for PFEW. In an exclusive interview with Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch, he shares insights from his 32-year career, his perspective on current policing challenges including pay, accountability, and morale and his vision for strengthening the Federation’s external influence. Mr Hall is working closely with PFEW CEO Mukund Krishna in transforming the organisation and making it fit for the future.

POLICE also caught up with Samantha Jackson who is breaking barriers as the first female chair of Staffordshire Police Federation. In this article, Samantha states the importance of encouraging females and underrepresented groups to pursue leadership roles within the Federation and the police force.

A survey highlights the growing reluctance among officers to join firearms units, with the scrutiny following police shootings cited as the biggest deterrent. The number of operationally deployable armed officers has dropped by 760 since 2019, and without intervention, it may return to 2015 levels. PFEW is urging the Government to implement the recommendations of the recent Accountability Review to provide greater legal protections for Authorised Firearms Officers, ensuring confidence in the role and preventing further declines in recruitment.

Read more on the Federation’s first ever Member Value Report which spotlights the work which is being done locally and nationally, in providing legal services as well as influencing and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure fair pay and work conditions.

Take a look at the Right Care Right Person initiative as it is being expanded across Wiltshire to ensure vulnerable individuals receive the right support from the appropriate agencies. Initially introduced to guide police response to individuals with mental health needs, the programme now covers a wider range of medical incidents, emphasising strong multi-agency collaboration.

Glimpse the Care of Police Survivors Winter Ball, a powerful evening of remembrance and fundraising. Held at the National Memorial Arboretum, the event gathered over 200 attendees and featured moving speeches, an exciting auction, and entertainment, including performances by The Jive Aces and magician Lee Diamond. Funds raised will support families of fallen police officers, ensuring they receive the help they need.

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