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Police Bravery Awards: Courageous cop stopped attacker from choking colleague

Derbyshire PC in line for national award

Chair’s Review Part 2: Tony Wetton shines a light on some positive stories

Chair's Review of 2022 Part 2: Tony Wetton shines a light on some positive stories

‘Don’t use police as a political football’ - Fed responds to reform Bill

Police Federation warns sweeping reforms could undermine work of service

Chair's review: Tony Wetton looks back on a tumultuous 12 months

Chair Tony Wetton looks back on an incredibly challenging 2022 for Derbyshire Police Federation and its members

New priorities identified by Police Covenant Oversight Board

Offcials begin work on three new areas to reflect changing nature of policing

PC John Fitton remembered

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Federation warns new route into policing could create two-tier entry system

NPCC and College of Policing urged to rethink plans for fourth entry route

Mental Health Awareness Week: members urged to think about their own wellbeing

Members are being encouraged to think about their wellbeing

Guide puts focus on Dementia Action Week

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Digital memorial will keep the memory of fallen officers alive

The UK Police Memorial has created the world’s first digital memorial

New partnership gives officers and families extra bereavement support

Oscar Kilo initiative

Sign up for the Big Step Challenge

Officers urged to help the Police Treatment Centres

Merger of memorial charities welcomed by Police Federation

Plans underway for National Police Memorial Day

Home Secretary needs to consider ‘common sense funding’

Federation chair responds to Suella Braverman speech

Force exceeds uplift target

Police Federation chair plays down success of uplift recruitment drive

Wellbeing focus for Federation reps

CPD session planned for later this year

Find out more about the PTC

Online information events planned

Officers urged to look at planned updates to Code of Ethics

College of Policing consultation

‘Assaults should not be seen as part of the job’

National deputy chair of the Federation speaks out

Police minister confident on officer numbers

Fed chair expresses concerns around retention

‘All officers need to be trained to the same high standards’

Concern over new entry route

Fixed rate savings account launched

New product from Serve and Protect

Federation welcomes police minister’s reform proposals

Planned shake-up designed to reduce red tape

Step up for a fundraising challenge

Help boost funds for Police Treatment Centres

Blog highlights inspectors’ rights around rest days

Federation issues guidance

Government publishes increased commutation factors

Pensions update

Spring edition of News & Views out now

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Retired officer on a mission to help improve diversity within the Force

Veteran officer wants to work with police forces to help shape a better future for officers.

Cautious welcome for Labour’s proposals on policing

Federation calls for funding commitment

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Federation deputy chair makes plea for return to community policing

Police Federation calls for urgent action on neighbourhood policing

Essex Chief adds his voice to warnings over officer pay

Federation has called for 17 per cent uplift

PC is remembered

Tributes paid to fallen colleague

Specials: ‘An amazing asset’

Police Federation praise for Special Constables

Federation calls for 17 per cent pay rise for officers

Independent research backs claim

Caseloads and paperwork put pressure on detectives

Federation raises its concerns

Help on hand for injured officers through new initiative

Support through online forum

International Women’s Day: Branch secretary and treasurer reflects on career

Being a full-time Fed rep is a hard but rewarding job, says Kirsty

International Women’s Day: Federation’s deputy chair shares her story

Tiff looks back on her career to date

Federation celebrating role of women in the organisation

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No Smoking Day: free guide available

Members urged to kick the habit

Wellbeing awards: still time to nominate

Oscar Kilo helps celebrate success stories

Uplift Programme: ‘We actually needed 50,000 new officers’

National deputy chair comments on recruitment

Home Secretary promises mental health resources to ‘free up’ police time

Multi-million pound investment

Federation welcomes Met chief’s call for police pay rise

Sir Mark Rowley speaks out

Violence against women and girls classed as national threat

Home Secretary announces Strategic Policing Requirement

Legal advice available for member wills, trusts and estates

Slater and Gordon can help

Planning maternity leave? Read our guide

Pay calculator available

Labour sets out plans for neighbourhood policing guarantee

Yvette Cooper gives keynote speech

‘Anti-violence Bee’ gets conversation buzzing

Sculpture toured county

Violent deaths up

ONS releases new data

Nine out of ten recruits intend to stay until retirement, survey finds

Fed chair welcomes findings

Police funding needs an overhaul, says Fed chair

Settlement announced

Take control of your finances

Financial health factsheet now available to download

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Wellbeing toolkit available for investigators

Support on offer

Keep your children safe online

Members can download Police Mutual factsheets on internet safety and children's mental health

Struggling with childcare during teacher strikes?

Members reminded of their rights to paid leave

Fed chair backs calls for covenant to prioritise officers’ mental health

National wellbeing lead sets out priorities

Time To Talk Day: support on hand

Free guides available for Police Federation members to download

‘Chief constables must take better responsibility for health and safety’

Reminder to forces

Officer numbers up by 255

Update on Police Uplift Programme

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'The police service is stretched to its limits'

Chair comments on strikes

‘We have to restore trust in policing’

Federation national chair gives evidence to Commons committee

Special Sergeant speaks of ‘buzz’ he gets from volunteering

Rob enjoys best of both worlds as a Special

Branch chair welcomes calls for return to ‘common-sense’ policing

Select committee session on policing priorities

It’s free draw time!

Prizes up for grabs

MPs voice support for Elizabeth Medal campaign

Debate in Westminster Hall

Officers’ morale still low new survey reveals

Federation chair says members are at breaking point

Free app could help boost your health and wellbeing

Resources at your fingertips

Seasonal factsheets from Police Mutual

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Congratulations, Bryn

Elizabeth Medal campaigner honoured with MBE

Season’s greetings from your Federation

Merry Christmas and happy New Year

‘Police cells are not a replacement for prison cells’

Federation reacts to Government plan

Officers urged to seek justice when assaulted

Police Federation members urged to watch Op Hampshire video

Winter magazine features review of 2022

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Derbyshire MP attends Federation engagement event in Westminster

Current campaigns were discussed

Financial resilience webinar

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National Grief Awareness Week: factsheet available

Practical tips and support

Police drivers: new legislation now in effect

Officers urged to read FAQs

Oscar Kilo launches new initiative to tackle fatigue

National wellbeing services joins forces with nutritionist to create unique programme

Anti-violence bee set to cause a buzz

Sculpture will tour Force area

HMIC recognises signs of improvement within the Force

Report looks at police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy

Ministers urged to support Elizabeth Medal for fallen officers

Federation deputy chair in BBC Breakfast interview

‘Proud’ student officer kicks off career by winning award

Nathan honoured at Force ceremony

Police drivers will be impacted by new legislation

Federation has published FAQs for officers

World Diabetes Day: Free downloadable leaflet for members

Helping to raise awareness

Non-degree entry route to be retained

Home Secretary sends clear message to College of Policing

Officers urged to ‘stand tall’ and defend themselves

NPCC chair speaks out

Members urged to give feedback on amendments to DG6 guidance

Federation campaign brought change

Honoured officers to represent region at national Remembrance Service

Derbyshire pair proud to be chosen

Branch chair responds to speech by Home Secretary

Suella Braverman addresses APCC and NPCC summit

Factsheet helps with managing stress

Help on hand

Award-winning Special is the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of volunteers

“I see myself as a career Special”

Federation subs: are you claiming your tax relief?

The amount varies each year

The crisis in policing is a matter of great urgency

A message from the chair

‘The role is like no other’ says Special chief inspector

Arron urges others to consider volunteering their time

Government urged to invest in policing

New crime statistics released by ONS

Federation backs PCCs’ warnings over ‘police degrees’

Angelique Foster supports letter to Home Secretary

Fed secretary ‘deeply concerned’ after HMICFRS report

The report makes for grim reading, says Kirsty Bunn

Force has almost 100 more officers

Home Office issues update on Uplift Programme

Federation calls for training as DG6 guidance is amended

Campaign led by PFNDF

Officers thanked for completing pay and morale survey

Good response rate for national initiative

Federation extends funding for Welfare Support Programme

Branch welcomes move

Federation backs plans for online police memorial

Officers urged to take part in survey

Men and women urged to attend menopause awareness sessions

Open to all

‘We all have a role to play in breaking down the taboo around the menopause’

Federation marks World Menopause Day

Days in lieu: reminder to inspecting ranks

Change to regulations

Free initial appointment with family lawyers

Do you need legal advice about divorce?

World Mental Health Day: Open up, reach out and talk

Police Federation puts members' mental health as top priority

Do you get enough sleep?

Join Monday’s ‘Better Sleep’ webinar

Increased demand has become huge issue for policing

Branch chair backs former chief on issues for policing

Read our latest magazine

Autumn edition is out now

Extra time for pay and morale survey

Two more weeks to respond

Final chance to complete pay and morale survey

Members urged to complete 2022 survey

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Home Secretary urged to urgently address issues in policing

Federation seeks to re-set relationship with Government

Medal for officers killed on duty moves a step closer

Backing of Police and Crime Commissioners comes as huge boost to Elizabeth Medal campaigners

Branch chair attends National Police Memorial Day

Belfast hosts annual service

Remembering PC Mark Wilkinson

Anniversary of the loss of Derbyshire officer

Pay and morale: take part in Federation survey

Closing date approaching

Add your tribute as part of National Police Memorial Day

Service will be held in Belfast on Sunday

How fit are you?

Tips for living a healthier lifestyle

Remembering PC Tim Kent

Anniversary of loss of Derbyshire officer

Queen Elizabeth II

May Her Majesty The Queen rest in peace

Your views on policing will help Fed gather ‘crucial evidence’

Pay and morale survey is launched

How well do you know your health and body?

Free downloadable fact sheet now available

Policing has been hit by a decade of cuts, says Federation’s deputy chair

Tiff Lynch in radio interview

Free webinar puts focus on financial resilience

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Pay and morale: let your views be known

Survey will be launched on Monday

Review of disclosure fails to address issues, says National Detectives’ Forum

Federation campaigning for change

One-day programme launched to support under-represented groups in Force

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Join the community: Weight loss group created for emergency workers

Traffic officer runs online forum

Geoff makes the move to special branch

Course will help with policing protests

Confused by the pensions remedy?

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COPS service honours fallen colleagues

Force team completes Police Unity Tour

PUT cyclists set off

Fund-raisers hit the road for 180-mile challenge in memory of fallen officers

Subs to increase

Increase of 3.1 per cent from October

Fallen officers’ anniversary

Tributes paid to fallen officers

Police Unity Tour starts on Friday

Cyclists will raise funds for COPS

Federation chair calls for long-term funding settlement

Tony Wetton responds to HMICFRS report

Pay body must be allowed to operate independently, says Fed chair

‘Current system isn’t working’

Is it time to talk about money?

Free downloadable guide available for members

Geoff plays a part in Queen’s Baton Relay

Derbyshire officer describes privilege and honour of taking part in baton run

Pay award was just not enough

Tony Wetton responds to £1,900 increase

Bryn presses on with Elizabeth Medal campaign

Families of fallen officers vow to keep campaigning for official recognition

Anniversary service at UK Police Memorial

Widow of Derbyshire officer meets the Home Secretary

Federation magazine: Bravery awards special edition

Read all about the national Police Bravery Awards

Check your Airwave radios

Health and safety lead in plea to officers

Specials urged to find out more about Federation membership

Chief and PCC will pay subs for Specials for first year

Officer numbers increase by 65 in a year

Home Office releases latest workforce statistics

‘The whole thing was an incredible experience’

PC Steve Fowkes reflects on his experiences at the Police Bravery Awards

Samaritans Awareness Day on Sunday

Do you need someone to listen?

Brave officer reflects on ‘amazing experiences’ during national awards event

Three Derbyshire PCs honoured at Police Bravery Awards

Pay award: a “small first step forward”

Federation reacts to Government announcement

Brave officers recognised at national awards ceremony

Recognition for three Derbyshire officers

Federation supports PCC’s bid to retain IPLDP

Government urged to make sure non-degree route into policing remains open to new recruits

Brave officers to be honoured at national awards ceremony

Three shortlisted for Police Bravery Award

Policing ‘on its knees’ as six forces placed in special measures

Police Federation chair warns of deepening crisis

Officers relying on food vouchers to cope with cost of living

Federation renews calls for fair pay settlement as cost of living crisis deepens

Retirement seminar this month

Members invited to attend Police Money Matters event

Alex makes Harriet’s day

Big surprise for Traffic Cops fan

Chair welcomes Specials into the Federation

Special Constables allowed to join Police Federation for first time as part of Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act

Detectives’ forum welcomes HMIC’s call for bonuses

Bid to tackle shortfall in detectives

Force again features in Channel 5 show

New series now airing

It is time for change

Tony Wetton, Derbyshire Police Federation chair, reflects on last month's national Federation conference

Tough sentences needed for officer assaults, says Fed chair

Tony Wetton counters new report

Contact your rep over compassionate leave concerns

Federation study of force policies

Fee-free mortgage advice

Help on hand

Former officer launches £5,000 campaign for Ukrainian families

‘Heartbreaking’ visit to Poland

Members urged to complete Police Federation maternity survey

Police Federation will use survey findings to press for better maternity conditions in policing

Thinking of moving home?

Latest Let’s Talk Money factsheet focuses on moving home

Time to improve your diet?

Police Mutual publishes healthy eating factsheet

Frontline officers receive water bottles for NPCC Response Policing Week

Police Federation marks special week with free gifts for frontline members

Brave officers tackled thug who slashed face of PC

Officers nominated for bravery award after tackling drug-crazed knifeman

The Police Children’s Charity – amnesty ends this month

Wide range of benefits available

Nearing retirement?

Seminar will help you plan

Conference 2022 - branch newsletter

Annual Federation conference held in Manchester

Father campaigning to recognise officers killed on duty responds to Home Secretary’s conference speech

Bryn Hughes hope to meet Priti Patel to press case for creation of Elizabeth Medal

First-time delegate gives an overview of the Federation conference

Rep shares her experience of Manchester event

Police Unity Tour cyclists prepare for COPS fundraiser

Derbyshire team taking part again

Reps faced difficult decision on subs vote

Conference motion carried

Remembering PC John Fitton

Police Federation pays tribute to fallen colleague

Struggling mum bravely confronts Home Secretary with personal story

DC sets out her financial struggles

Forces urged to remember the person at the end of the ill-health retirement policy

Conference considers IHR process

Police Uplift Programme ‘like PPI mis-selling scandal’, conference told

New recruits are not being told the reality of policing

Annual conference: Federation chair lists demands for change as he addresses Home Secretary

Debut keynote speech

Home Secretary commits to resolving pay row

Keynote address to conference

Kriss Akabusi praises police during inspiring opening at annual conference

Olympic hero opens 2022 conference with powerful motivational speech

Factsheet published as part of Dementia Action Week

Police Mutual issues free guide as part of campaign to raise awareness.

Chair calls for new medal for fallen officers in TV interview

Federation backs campaign

Free Women’s Health Guide

Free factsheet highlights how women can look after their physical and mental wellbeing.

Federation hosting national conference

Two day event will be held in Manchester

Mental Health Awareness Week: ‘Look out for each other’

Message from wellbeing lead

Recruitment: more work to be done

Fed chair recognises Force started from scratch

Dying matters: free guide available

Factsheet aims to open up conversations

Detectives’ rep motivated by ‘Batman syndrome’

Derbyshire officer joins National Detectives’ Forum

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