PEOPLE shouldn’t need to have a degree to become a police officer, Hampshire Police Federation has said. Much-debated degree courses have resulted in police recruits lacking in ‘life experience’, according to one senior Chief Constable. There are also reports that some recruits have been shocked about the dangers of the job and the need to […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers could be affected by the long-term mental health impacts of COVID-19, their Federation has warned. Chair Zoe Wakefield said she hopes the easing of lockdown restrictions over the next few weeks will help officers get back to some sort of normality, although she was warned that demand is starting to rise ‘significantly’. […]
THE upcoming PFEW Conference is an essential way for Federation Reps to learn from each other and make strategic plans for the future. That’s the view of Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wakefield, who says she is looking forward to the PFEW Conference in June. The conference is returning in a virtual format after a […]
PEOPLE who assault police officers and other blue light workers must be sentenced ‘consistently’, says Hampshire Police Federation. New statistics have shown a worrying 19% increase in assaults on emergency workers during the pandemic. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has put the numbers down to an increase in ‘unacceptable’ common assaults, many of which […]
THE independent inspectorate of policing has commended police officers, staff and volunteers for their “exceptional dedication and commitment” to keeping people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire Services (HMICFRS) says the police service responded with “dedication and commitment” to the challenge of policing the pandemic. Inspectors said: “Policing demonstrated […]
OFFICERS in Hampshire are suffering an average of three police assaults a day, which is “three too many” the Police Federation has said. More needs to be done to ensure the judiciary hands down sufficient sentences to deter people from attacking officers, according to Zoë Wakefield, Hampshire Police Federation Chair. She said: “We need to […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers are feeling positive as life gets back to normal – but storm clouds are on the horizon as rookie officers face new challenges. Zoë Wakefield, Federation Chair, said that the morale has lifted with lockdown restrictions and that officers are feeling positive and are thankfully largely healthy. Some – if still not […]
OFFICERS who are struggling with their mental health are now able to access police-specific counselling thanks to the Welfare Support Programme. The help is provided through the Defence Medical Welfare Service, an independent charity which provides tailored support for public service and emergency workers. Zoë Wakefield, Hampshire Police Federation Chair, said: “The programme offers extended […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation has hit out at the proposed return to league tables in policing – and targets – that will in divide forces and damage quality of service. There are reports that Home Secretary Priti Patel is drawing up league tables which would rank police forces on their success in cutting serious crime. According […]
TWO thirds of police staff have struggled with feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation during lockdown, according to Mind, the national mental health charity. And two thirds of police staff said they were concerned about passing coronavirus on to their friends and family, while 42% said their mental health was affected by news and media […]
