A HAMPSHIRE Police officer who dragged a violent man off a busy motorway was among the nominees at July’s National Police Bravery Awards. PC Jordan Janaway was a new recruit and off-duty when she saved the injured man’s life in November 2020. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield said it was noticeable how many of […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation has held an open evening for Special Constables so that they can learn about how the Federation can support them. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield said: “We had around 25 Special Constables attend our open evening in July. We informed them about what the Federation can offer them in terms of […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers deserve the highest amount of South East Allowance to bring them in line with neighbouring forces, Hampshire Police Federation has said. Hertfordshire, Essex, Sussex and Thames Valley Police forces have all moved to the maximum South East Allowance of £2,000 a year, but Hampshire officers only receive £1,100. Metropolitan Police officers get […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation is holding a Families Day on 13 August to have fun and raise money for charity. The event will take place at the Federation offices and will include a mini farm, old police cars, face painting, a bouncy castle and an ice cream van among other attractions. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield said: […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers should receive a higher South East Allowance, the Federation has said, especially as the Metropolitan Police is offering a bonus to attract officers to its force. Until this December, the Metropolitan Police is offering a £5,000 welcome payment to all constables transferring to the Met from Home Office police forces. Hampshire Police […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation has said it is unlikely to change its name, even if Hampshire Constabulary amends its name to include the Isle of Wight. An order has been laid in Parliament for Hampshire Constabulary to formally change its name to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary. The Police and Crime Commissioner has pushed […]
THE Chair of Hampshire Police Federation has said she’s sorry that Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney is leaving her role on secondment – and that she’s really listened to officers over the years. CC Pinkney, who has been Hampshire’s Chief Constable since 2016, is going on secondment to lead the College of Policing’s Strategic Command course, […]
RESPONSE police officers are “the ultimate frontline” and need recognition and support, Hampshire Police Federation has said. Response Policing Week took place from 13-19 June, aiming to celebrate the professionalism and courage of response officers, but also to recognise the challenges they faced. Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield said: “Response Policing Week is so important because I believe response […]
POLICE officers are incredibly accountable for their actions and are tarnished in the media because of the behaviour of a very small minority. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoë Wakefield was commenting on new Government statistics that showed that less than 1% of public complaints against the police last year resulted in a dismissal. Police misconduct statistics revealed there were […]
IT’S important to have the opportunity to recognise and celebrate officers at the upcoming National Police Bravery Awards, Hampshire Police Federation has said. Among the nominees is Hampshire PC Jordan Janaway, who in November 2020 dragged an injured and violent man off a busy motorway carriage, saving his life. She will attend the prestigious awards […]
