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POLICE Chiefs are backing their officers during what’s been challenging times for policing – and it’s vital they do that, says Hampshire Police Federation. Hampshire Police Federation Zoe Wakefield said it was essential for officers to have the backing of their leaders. “We need more senior officers, and the politicians too, to support us,” she […]

POLICE forces have been left scrapping to get leftover vaccines as their officers don’t have a confirmed place in the queue for a COVID-19 jab. Hampshire Police Federation said the force has had to divert precious police resources away from fighting crime to get surplus inoculations into the arms of their officers so that they […]

HAMPSHIRE Police Federation says officers across the country are ‘hurting’ after a tough few weeks in which they’ve not had the support they deserve. Politicians and the media have criticised officers for how they policed the Sarah Everard vigil, while many have taken to social media to fan the flames around the Bristol’ kill the […]

THE thin blue line in Hampshire is likely to be stretched even further this summer, Hampshire Police Federation has warned. Officers in the county are gearing up for what is likely to be an extremely challenging time, with lockdown restrictions easing, the night-time economy re-opening and a major football tournament kicking off all clashing head-on […]

HAMPSHIRE police officers are on standby, ready to help deal with any protests or mass gatherings in the county. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wakefield said the force was ‘always prepared’ and ready to deal with any ‘kill the bill’ or similar events. It’s shaping up to be a busy summer for policing across the […]

SPECIAL officers with the Hampshire force will soon be able to join the Federation and enjoy the same benefits as their warranted colleagues. The ban on them being part of the Federation will be lifted under the Police, Crime and Sentencing and Courts Bill, which is currently going through Parliament. It’s something the Police Federation […]

HAMPSHIRE Police Officers can expect to have more virtual catch-ups with their Federation after the online meetings proved a success during the pandemic. The drop-ins were a great chance for Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wakefield and Reps to check in with members and address any questions or worries they might have. The Federation ran […]

HAMPSHIRE Police Officers are being encouraged to put a colleague forward for a Women in Policing Award. The annual PFEW event aims to recognise the outstanding achievements of women in the service. It’s a subject close to Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wakefield’s heart – she is also Chair of Police Federation of England and […]

HAMPSHIRE Police Federation will be out and about once they are allowed to again to thank response police officers for all that they do. March saw The Response Policing Wellbeing and Resilience Week, an event organised Police Chiefs to recognise and thank officers for the extremely tough job response officers do day in and day […]

THE College of Policing needs to listen to officers because too many of them don’t know what it does for them, Hampshire Police Federation has said. The College is undergoing a major review of its work following criticism that it’s just not relevant to police officers out on the frontline. The PFEW will be part […]