HAMPSHIRE Police Federation’s Chair has said she hopes that the new Police Covenant will “make a difference to our officers and their families”. Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced that a Police Covenant will be enshrined in law. It follows a campaign by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) for a Covenant, and […]
NEW powers allowing tougher sentences for people who assault emergency service workers must be used if officers are to be protected on the frontline. Hampshire Police Federation says the introduction of a maximum sentence of two years in jail time for those who attack blue light staff sends out a strong message that these assaults […]
NEARLY 10,000 police officers have been signed off due to stress, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the past year, a Police Oracle report has revealed. A Freedom of Information request showed that 9,874 officers had taken time off due to psychological illnesses in the financial year 2019/20. The real figure is likely […]
A FORMAL inquiry into the Independent Office For Police Conduct (IOPC) has heard evidence about the detrimental effect of lengthy disciplinary investigations on police officers and their families. The Police Federation of England and Wales has submitted evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee, which is due to investigate public trust and confidence in the […]
MORE than half of constables survive on fewer than six hours of sleep a night and struggle with feelings of fatigue, the service’s wellbeing chief has said. So far this year, officers dealt with BLM protests, Extinction Rebellion marches, anti-lockdown demonstrations and illicit street parties. All have occurred against the backdrop of lockdown regulations. Andy […]
THE Home Secretary has backed calls for officers’ body-worn footage to be released to the public, it has been reported. Priti Patel has written to Martin Hewitt, Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, stating that the actions of officers are “deliberately misrepresented” in videos posted on social media, which could undermine trust in emergency […]
THE new Police Covenant should be something that will support officers and their families and not just warm words, according to Hampshire Police Federation. The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has been campaigning for a Covenant that will place the welfare of officers, police staff and their families under regular Parliamentary scrutiny. It […]
THE 17th National Police Memorial Day Service remembering thousands of police officers who have died on duty was as emotional and moving as ever this year, despite being held virtually. The online service – which featured police and religious leaders, politicians and families of fallen officers – was made even more poignant following the murder […]
HAMPSHIRE Police has 91 new recruits as part of a training programme in partnership with the University of Portsmouth. They are the first group to join as part of the new Police Educational Qualification Framework. After 10 weeks of masterclasses and supported online learning, the new officers will join teams across the county to continue […]
