TWO Thames Valley Police Officers who suffered appalling injuries after a drunk driver hit them with his vehicle are calling for a change in sentencing. Acting Sgt Tom Dorman, who had his leg amputated after a horrific car collision in 2018, was asked how he felt when the man responsible was jailed for five years. […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation’s a new ‘Welfare Van’ is just one of the ways the organisation is showing that looking after people is a serious priority for the organisation. The van allows members to enjoy hot drinks, use of a microwave, a toilet and somewhere to sit and have a break that is away from an […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation is backing calls for investigations into police officers to be time limited to 12 months. Currently, there is no limit on the length of investigations by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Now the Police Federation of England and Wales has launched its ‘Time Limits’ campaign, aiming to impose a 12 month […]
PEOPLE convicted of assaulting police officers should be sent a “sharp, clear message” that they are likely to go to jail. That is the view of Hampshire Police Federation Chairman Alex Charge, who described as “disgraceful” the sentences handed down for people convicted of assaulting officers. He was speaking after figures from the Ministry of […]
POLICING in England and Wales remains the service of last resort from those suffering from a mental health crisis – with demand skyrocketing. In the last four years Police Officers in England and Wales have dealt with 28% more mental health cases than ever before. Alex Charge, Chairman of Hampshire Police Federation, said in response […]
THE police funding formula, spending on Taser and improvements to officers’ cost of living are just three of the demands Hampshire Police Federation has for the new Government. Chairman Alex Charge set out his five-point manifesto for policing before the election – and will now lobby the county’s five MPs to make sure policing remains […]
HAMPSHIRE Police Federation has started offering floatation therapy to police officers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), who have reported improved symptoms, with some now relying less on medication. Floatation pods contain about a foot of salty, body-temperature water, where you can float for around 45 minutes or longer in the dark and complete silence. There […]
CHRISTMAS has come early for some Hampshire Police officers as the Federation tours the policing area giving out festive treats to our hard working members. In an effort to be more visible and meet our members our Chairman Alex Charge, Secretary Garry Smith and Vice Chair and Equality Lead Zoe Wakefield have been out on […]
A VERY welcome Christmas present for Hampshire Police officers would be if the new Government delivers the five key pledges in the Hampshire Police Federation manifesto in the New Year In a festive message, Alex Charge, Chairman of Hampshire Police Federation, wished all colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and was very […]
84% of Hampshire Police officers who responded to the Police Federation of England and Wales Pay and Morale survey are dissatisfied with their pay – and over half of officers said they have low morale. 82% of respondents from Hampshire Police felt that they were worse off financially than they were five years ago and […]
