HAMPSHIRE Police Federation’s recent Open Meeting was a great chance to hear the views of the new Chief Constable, and many officers left feeling optimistic, the Federation Chair has said. The meeting, held on 6 June, was the first in-person event of its kind since 2019. Officers heard from Hampshire’s new Chief Constable Scott Chilton, […]
THE College of Policing’s new leadership standards are much-needed, but they’ll make no difference if there isn’t the time and resources to implement them, Hampshire Police Federation has said. The College has published new leadership standards for police officers, staff and volunteers, setting out the knowledge, understanding, skills and behaviour expected of effective leaders. Hampshire […]
THE Government clearly doesn’t value police officers, Hampshire Police Federation has said, following reports that the Prime Minister is planning to block pay rises for public-sector workers. According to The Times, Rishi Sunak has said he is prepared to overrule independent pay review bodies for police, teachers and junior doctors, amid concerns that 6% pay […]
THE Police Federation has been backed into a corner by the Government, and now “doesn’t have a choice” except to ballot officers on pursuing industrial rights, Hampshire Police Federation has said. At the National Council meeting on 20 June, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) voted to ballot members on whether the organisation […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation were delighted to support the Hampshire Constabulary Vs Southampton legends football match in aid of COPS and Abbys Heroes. Last Friday (19th May) Hampshire Constabulary’s Men’s football team hosted Ex Southampton FC players at Hamble FC ground, to raise money for two great charities, Abbys Heroes and Care of Police Survivors (COPS). […]
A NEW National Federation blog aims to help Inspectors manage their working hours and find some flexibility in their role. The blog addresses issues including how many hours Inspectors need to work, the finer details of Working Time Directive Hours, and concerns raised by the PFEW Wellbeing and Health & Safety Leads. Hampshire Police Federation […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers can put their questions to the new Chief Constable at the Federation’s Open Meeting on Tuesday 6 June. Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield and Chief Constable Scott Chilton will both be giving talks at the event, after which there is a Q&A session for officers to ask about the issues that are important […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers are being urged to fill in the National Police Wellbeing Survey, so that the force can see what improvements are needed in its wellbeing support. The annual survey, which is now in its fourth year, gives everyone working in policing an opportunity to have their say on the current state of wellbeing […]
A RECORD number of police officers, including those from Hampshire Constabulary, stood alongside military personnel to protect the public and dignitaries at the coronation of King Charles III. Operation Golden Orb was one of the most significant police operations ever, with more than 29,000 police officer deployments in the lead-up to the Coronation Day, continuing […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers who are struggling with their mental health can contact the Federation for referral to the Welfare Support Programme. The WSP, which provides confidential, dedicated counselling and follow-up support, is designed to complement the services already available through the force. But sometimes officers want to go outside the force, Hampshire Police Federation Chair […]
