Federation legal support helps officer win unlawful arrest case After spending almost 19 hours in custody and facing months under investigation, the officer secured compensation with support from the Police Federation. 12 October 2026 More than 5,000 hate crimes against officers fuel call for legal change More than 146,000 hate crimes were recorded across England and Wales last year, while thousands of police officers were also targeted. 8 October 2026 PIP seminar puts evidence, officer welfare and early support at the heart of post-incident practice Body-worn video, the effects of trauma on memory and the pressures facing officers after serious incidents were central to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ fourth consecutive Post-Incident Procedure seminar. 8 October 2026 "Without the Federation I wouldn't have had a clue how to navigate it" How Federation support helped Suffolk Constabulary’s PC Rick Edwards through a three-year misconduct investigation. 5 October 2026 Cuts Have Consequences. The Evidence Is Now In For more than a decade, police officers have heard the phrase: cuts have consequences. 2 October 2026 Female Fed reps have their say at first ELEVATE event Female representatives from across England and Wales have shared their experiences and views on what more can be done to support women to join, stay and progress within the Federation. 1 October 2026 POLICE mag View the latest editions of the national magazine Member Value Report How the Police Federation helps you Pensions FAQs Common questions about the police pension scheme Quick Reference Guide for police officers A basic summary of your main terms and conditions