Training and Development

At a national level the Police Federation's Joint Central Committee run an ongoing programme of training and development for its representatives. The first course you should go on is a basic reps course. This will equip you to begin your Federation career, by giving general advice on a variety of subjects. You will learn about the history of the Federation, Police Regulations, what materials are available to assist you in giving advice, presentations on subjects such as equality, health and safety and mis-conduct.
The Federation run a variety of other courses which you can have access to via your JBB including claim handling and treasurer courses. Should you specialise in an area of Federation business there are also advanced versions of some of the course and bi-annual seminars for each of the force leads equality, mis-conduct and health and safety.
 
All of the courses and events will help to develop you in a number of areas, many of those skills with be transferable into your day-to-day role both as a Federation rep and a Police Officer. Some of the courses may lead to a recognised qualification, notably the health and safety training courses. Other skills you may develop are negotiation, case preparation and presentation skills.
 
If you require further information please feel free to contact Julie Nesbit, Secretary, Equality Act Working Group, julie.nesbit@polfed.org or contact your local Federation office.