Latest news Chair calls for return to local policing model to help tackle knife crime Rich Cooke was speaking on Talk TV West Midlands officer says move to Australia is a chance of a lifetime Officer says there are "no incentives” to remain in policing in the UK Chair attends poignant National Police Memorial Day service The ceremony came just two days after the tragic death of West Midlands Sergeant Paul Frear. Fed chair pays tribute to ‘lovely and supportive’ Sergeant Paul Frear Paul led the Low Hill, Bushbury and Fallings Park neighbourhood team. West Midlands Police Federation launches its own Bravery Awards Celebration of the dedication and commitment of officers who go above and beyond the call of duty.