POLICE Federation members are being asked to take part in the annual police officer Pay and Morale Survey. The data the Federation collects is of critical importance because it underpins the PFEW’s submission to the independent Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB). This helps the Federation to evidence the need for an uplift in police officer […]
THE courts must ‘play their part’ in ensuring those who assault police officers are adequately dealt with, says Hampshire Police Federation. Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced plans to double the maximum length of sentencing for those who attack bluelight workers to two years. That’s a 12-month increase on the tariff brought in by 2018’s […]
HAMPSHIRE Police officers cannot be expected to police new guidance around wearing face coverings in shops, their Federation has said. The new legislation means that everyone shopping or picking up takeaway food has to wear a face mask to prevent COVID-19 from spreading. With some “anti maskers” declaring they won’t wear face coverings, it’s led […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation says collaborating can be an effective way of tackling crime but that differing cross border priorities and objectives can muddy the waters around planning and deployment. A new report from HMICFRS suggested that forces are not working together as well as they could be, and that’s impacting on their ability to fight […]
HAMPSHIRE Police is one of the least funded forces in England and Wales, and it’s ‘unfair’ on officers and the public. Hampshire Police Federation says the funding formula used to construct force budgets and resources needs to be reviewed as it’s negatively impacting on the number of bobbies on the Hampshire beat. Federation Chair Zoe […]
WORRYING new figures have shown just how common it is for police officers to suffer head injuries. Hampshire Police Federation Chair Zoe Wakefield said the new stats revealing that nearly 40% of officers who took part in the study have endured a loss of consciousness at some point in their lives were concerning. However, she […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Officers are being urged to wear face coverings and use PPE as they are still ‘at risk’ from COVID-19. The PFEW says it’s essential to recognise the threat from the virus has not gone away and is urging officers not to do anything to put themselves and their families at risk by wearing […]
A 2.5% pay rise for police officers given the economy is in a precarious place due to the pandemic is ‘a step in the right direction’ says Hampshire Police Federation. The Home Office announced it had accepted the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) recommendations and officers will notice the uplift in their September pay packets. […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation has backed plans to give officers who are involved in deaths or serious injuries the same level of protection as their firearms colleagues. The College of Policing has launched a new Death or Serious Injury Authorised Professional Practice (DSI APP) policy. It sets out the steps that should be taken by forces […]
WORRYING new roads policing stats show years of cuts to the service have come home to roost, says Hampshire Police Federation. A recent HMICFRS report has revealed a 34% cut in spending on highways policing since 2013, resulted in 30% fewer roads officers. 18% of officers have been cut from the frontline over the past […]
