Greater Manchester Police Pay and Morale Report

Greater Manchester Police Federation Chair Mike Peake reflects as the force marks its 50th anniversary.

“This is a step in the right direction - but much more needs to be done before the IOPC can be fit for purpose.”

Pay and Morale Survey: Undervalued police officers planning to quit

Police and public encouraged to have their say on GMP budget

Industrial Rights for Police Officers – article from PFEW Police Magazine

Christmas and New Year message from Greater Manchester Police Federation Chair Mike Peake

Federation: Scrutiny of Police Officers must be far more proportionate and balanced

GMP Chair Mike Peake takes a look at the challenges facing new Home Secretary James Cleverly

Greater Manchester Police Officers encouraged to complete Pay and Morale Survey

Celebrating the Bravest of the Brave in Greater Manchester

"Between 2001 and 2020, 344 of our colleagues took their own lives...this number is rising, this issue is serious and real.”

Conference: The Government have “taken their eye off the ball when it comes to police pay”

“How can it be right that police officers struggle to put a roof over their head and food on the table?"

Fairness of police misconduct rules under spotlight at PFEW conference

Party Political Conferences Must Address Policing Issues

Government Must Review Police Accountability

‘This is about remembering those officers that we’ve lost’

GMP Federation Statement - Data Breach

Federation holds Maternity Open Day for colleagues

“Government changes to the format of police misconduct proceedings are a complete contradiction to what fairness and independence stand for”

Update from PFEW on Officer 7% pay rise - it comes in on 1 September

GMP Federation's Brett Grange recognised with BAWP Award

Proposals to allow chief officers to dismiss police officers are disgraceful and ignore the principles of natural justice

#PolicePay: ‘Police officers who do not have the right to strike deserve fair pay’

Officers Deserve Fair Pay For Putting Their Lives On The Line

If Government don't pay officers properly they will leave the service

Police Pay Drop Is 'Kick In The Teeth'

Pay Survey Reflects Government’s Failure To Properly Invest In Policing

Christmas and New Year Message for Members from Mike Peake, Vice Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation

Chief Constable's Awards: Congratulating brave, dedicated and inspirational officers

GMP Federation response to publication of Manchester Arena Inquiry Volume Two Report

Greater Manchester Police Federation Statement after HMICFRS removes Force from Special Measures

Fallen colleagues remembered at National Police Memorial Day

#COPS2022: Fallen officers remembered at Service of Remembrance

Greater Manchester Police is struggling to recruit and retain detectives because of years of underfunding

GMP Federation Chair Lee Broadbent blogs on the current reality of policing in the force.

Pay Rise Announcement Is 'Smoke And Mirrors' Illusion

Statement from The Police Federation following hearing into actions of PC Paul Jackson and Sgt Paul Lockett

Trio of Greater Manchester Police officers nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards

GMP Federation Chair Lee Broadbent gives his personal view on the PFEW Subscription Rise agreed at Conference this week – and explains why he voted against the motion

#PFEW22: The ill-health retirement process is adversarial, leaving officers feeling even more devalued and more unwell

#PFEW22: Completing a degree whilst carrying out highly stressful role pushing officers to breaking point

#PFEW22: Home Secretary put on the spot over police pay

GMP Federation praises “tenacity, courage, professionalism and resilience” of two officers who it supported through IOPC investigation

Stress Awareness Month: Looking after yourself in a stressful job

Greater Manchester Police to move away from PoliceWorks system and replace with tried and tested product

Brett Grange, Greater Manchester Police Federation Equality Lead, reflects on #InternationalWomensDay

Police officers under pay freeze react with mixture of astonishment and anger to the 2.7% MP pay rise

“The IOPC must focus its efforts on concluding investigations as quickly as possible”, MPs have said in a new report

Pay and Morale Survey: 95% of Greater Manchester Police officers do not feel respected by the Government

Federation appeals to Police Minister to review CPS guidelines over dramatically increased material detectives supply before charging decisions

Police officers thousands of pounds worse off than ten years ago

Government boost of £1.1 billion extra to cut crime in 2022/23 is not what it seems, says Federation Chair

Christmas and New Year Message from Lee Broadbent, Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation

High Court: Government consultation on public services pensions schemes carried out this year was unlawful - reaction from GMP Federation Chairman Lee Broadbent

"Police officers encouraged to reach out if they are struggling… there’s a whole host of people wanting to help"

The Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation has praised two courageous colleagues who won the North West regional #PoliceBravery Award.

Greater Manchester police duo named North West Regional #PoliceBravery Awards 2021

The independence of the independent advisory body on police pay is a "fallacy" says GMP Federation

Welcoming the new Chair of Greater Manchester Police Federation Lee Broadbent

Greater Manchester Police Federation Conduct Leads react to the NPCC trying to turn misconduct hearings into ‘kangaroo courts’

Chair Reacts To Tom Winsor's Statement on Wanting to Trawl Police Officer's Private Mobile Phones

Two Greater Manchester Police officers nominated for the 2021 National Police Bravery Awards

Roads Policing Conference: New law designed to protect police drivers could still leave them in danger of prosecution

Police family gathers to remember fallen officers at National Police Memorial Day

Monitoring Traumatic Callouts Will Help Officers' Mental Health

Superintendents’ Association joins PFEW in pulling out of the Government’s Police Officer pay rise process

New and expectant parents at Greater Manchester Police are being invited to a virtual maternity day next month

COPS Service of Remembrance: Police Family gather to remember police officers who have died while on duty

#FairPayForPolice: Federation take message to the heart of power in Westminster

The Annual Care of Police Survivors Service of Remembrance returns this weekend

PFEW no longer has confidence in the current Home Secretary

Chairman Stu Berry on Police Degrees: The incessant focus on academia must not be at the detriment to life skills and experience.

“A grotesque pantomime with the aim to subject Greater Manchester Police to trial by media rather than fact”

PFEW Conference: IOPC Director-General admits the organisation must do better on time to complete investigations

PFEW Conference: Officers shouldn't be going to food banks and taking out payday loans... It's not right for the job they do

PFEW Conference: Home Secretary grilled on vaccines, training and pay

PFEW Conference: Chair tells Home Secretary lack of vaccine priority for officers is a Government failing we will never forget

Police officers working at the G7 Summit will be able to claim an overnight allowance of £50

Judges and magistrates must use the new sentencing guidelines being introduced in July

Greater Manchester Police Federation announce the death of Office Manager Christine Kinder

Greater Manchester Mayor must continue to work with Greater Manchester Police to fund and fulfil hundreds of vacancies

GMP Officer incredibly lucky not to have lost sight in his eye

GMP Federation Statement After Two Officers Injured in Old Trafford Violence

Federation Chair: Policing league tables will create a target driven culture I am deeply concerned about

New Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police promises to turn force around

Officer remembers help benevolent fund provided after death of his Detective Dad

Stress Awareness Month - The Federation and GMP are both here to support staff

Prioritise police welfare as loosening of covid restrictions set to bring tsunami of demand

Greater Manchester Police Federation confirm death of colleague DC Quamar Zaman

Coronavirus risk: 11.8% of Greater Manchester Police have tested positive for Coronavirus

Tributes paid to GMP officer Jon Wain after he sadly lost his battle with Covid-19

GMP Federation: Officers can't police from two metres away...they need the protection of the Covid-19 vaccine

Influx of new police officers is leaving Sergeants with greater workloads, demand and stress

The Independent Office for Police Conduct needs a culture change, MPs told

"IOPC is risk to police officers' welfare"

GMP Federation Detective Lead Highlights Recruitment and Retention Challenges

Statement from Greater Manchester Police Federation after Chief Constable Ian Hopkins stands down

Police officers on maternity or adoption leave are to receive full pay for 26 weeks

GMP Pay and Morale Survey 2020

GMP Federation Chairman: A public sector pay freeze would be a betrayal of trust

Plans for more consistent support across the country for police officers who are assaulted

GMP Federation Statement after officers injured in Manchester City Centre

National Police Chief's Council calls the posting of out of context clips of officers on social media a “hideous phenomenon”

Two Greater Manchester Police officers have been nominated for the National Police Bravery Awards

GMP Federation Chairman: Officer safety should be the priority of every Chief Constable

Police officers to receive 2.5% pay rise in 2020

GMP Federation on new Government Facemask ruling - a forlorn hope for policing

Courts must impose tougher sentences if Government are to double jail time for assaults on emergency service workers, says Fed Chair

Subscription rate for members of the Police Federation of England and Wales to increase by £2

Officers injured in police stops urged to contact Fed campaigner

PFEW launches pension compensation claim against the Government

GMP Federation Chairman Stu Berry reacts to the latest Government announcements on Covid-19

GMP Federation Chair: Public services must not be easy targets when the fiscal ramifications of this pandemic are laid bare

Expert offers police officers tips on caring for mental health during coronavirus pandemic

Spit Guard prevents GMP officers being spat at by man who claimed to have coronavirus

People using Coronavirus as a threat to officers to face serious criminal charges

GMP Federation Chairman: A difficult and challenging period – but with the public’s help, our members will rise to that challenge

MPs hear coronavirus update from NPCC lead for Civil Contingencies

Arena Bomber guilty - GMP Federation statement

Federation responds to report on GMP's implementation of iOPS

GMP Federation open meeting provided lively and varied discussion

GMP Federation Chairman: proposed 5% pay rise is ‘much needed to retain talented officers’

Road's Policing: Officers need a change in legislation to reassure them they are protected

New help for PTSD sufferers

Free help for GMP Federation members with a gambling problem

GMP Federation Chairman: We need the new Government to deal with timescales on IOPC investigations

PFEW Pay and Morale Survey: “There is a significant issue with morale within the police service."

"The next Government should commit to do everything they can to ensure there is a deterrent to those who seek to harm our brave Police Officers for simply doing their job."

IOPC under the microscope - great news for colleagues across the country, says Federation Chairman

A massive shortfall in detectives is causing difficulties for police officers across the country, says PFNDF Vice Chairman

GMP Federation: Post-Incident Procedure is about looking after the welfare of officers

GMP Fed Chair: It's brilliant news that more officers will be able to carry Taser

Greater Manchester Police Federation honour fallen colleagues at National Police Memorial Day

Chiefs considering performance-related pay for officers

Fallen colleagues to be honoured at National Police Memorial Day

Changes to the mental health act have assisted decision-making in custody, says Federation Custody Lead

Chair: “The Home Secretary must do more to reform the IOPC into an effective investigative body with expeditious, streamlined and accurate processes”

National Menopause Guidance to help forces better support officers going through the menopause

GMP join the police family in remembering fallen officers at the COPS annual service of remembrance

This pay announcement is a necessary and deserved increase for our hard working members, says Fed Chair

PCs McCoombes and Lamb attend Downing Street as part of The National Police Bravery Awards

PFEW Pensions statement

A new Government plan to ensure police officers’ wellbeing is protected has been launched

Police Federation of England and Wales statement following the Supreme Court's Pension Ruling

The Ian Terry Memorial 5K Cowm Race information

GMP Federation Chair's statement following acquittal of charges for two officers under investigation

Two GMP officers nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards

Officers deployed on mutual aid for Trump visit to receive £50 allowance

“She decimated the Police Service to near breaking point - officers will shed no tears at her departure.”

Police Federation affected by further cyber attack

£100m to battle knife crime is 'not enough' says PFEW

Knife Crime: Maybe the Police Federation were not “Crying Wolf” after all Prime Minister.

Memorial to hero PC Keith Palmer is a 'fitting tribute'

Vicious thug jailed for 12 and half years after assault on GMP officer

Police Demand and Capacity - Officers are not “Crying Wolf”... they are just crying.

PFEW calls for 15% pay rise over next 3 years - to rescue officers from "financial cliff edge"

Officers should take some time before making rash pensions decisions

GMP Federation open meeting 2019 update

GMP Federation Statement on plans for 50 Direct Entry Detective

GMP Federation backing calls for immediate police driver legislation changes

Police driver training must be recognised in law, demands PFEW

A judicial review into police pay is confirmed by PFEW

Home Secretary tells PRRB to 'properly target' police pay

Home Office firearms review is 'shambolic' says PFEW

Jail for driver who left GMP officer seriously injured

Kind 'thank you' note left on police car windscreen

Looking ahead to 2019: Let's talk about pay more

Did You Know? campaign to focus on rest days in January

The next phase of the campaign launches today (3 Jan) and looks at rest days

Manchester Victoria NYE attack: Injured BTP officer speaks out

Celebrating our centenary

GMP officers recognised in New Year's Honours

Pensions update from PFEW

A Christmas message from GMP Chairman Stu Berry

My passion for equality - by Equality Lead Brett Grange

£970m police funding settlement 'won't put officers on the streets' says PFEW

Men jailed for driving car at police officer

Performance related pay would be divisive, says Federation

Chairman's Blog: the police service needs to refocus on fighting crime

#ProtectTheProtectors legislation in use - a man has been jailed for assaulting a police officer

Health and Safety update: We Want To Keep You Safe

Update to the Quick Reference Guide to understanding Police Regulations

CC Ian Hopkins blog: We need more officers

Federation hails new law to protect Emergency Service Workers

Chairman's blog: Our members’ welfare is my biggest priority

'Money for potholes but not for police' - PFEW Chairman reacts to budget

Back down on £420m pension bill or face legal action, NPCC tells Government

Home Affairs committee urge police funding be a priority in the budget or risk 'dire consequences'

PFEW lodge legal proceedings after failure to act on police pay

Cuts to GMP are like United or City 'playing with eight men'

Reps are 'well equipped' to support officers through PIPs says Federation

GMP celebrate shining stars at awards ceremony

GMP officer stabbed while responding to armed robbery in Wigan

Police Federation to challenge Home Office on failure to implement pay recommendation

GMP Federation pays their respects at National Police Memorial Day

GMP Federation elects new Equality Lead

Assaults Bill is significant win for ‘Protect the Protectors’ campaign

Custody ‘not immune from policing cuts’

Officers encouraged to know their rights

Chairman's Blog: Pay and Morale Survey results show policing is suffering

IOPC backs proposals to protect police pursuit drivers

Cuts mean more overtime hours for GMP officers

Half of all GMP officers worry about money 'every day'

Finances are an 'every day' worry for officers survey shows

Maternity support win for Federation

John Apter elected as PFEW Chair

GMP Federation remembers fallen colleagues at COPS service

Government announces 2% rise for officers

Vote for your national Chair!

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Officers under incredible pressure due to demand 'perfect storm'

GMP officer picks up Police Bravery Award

National Chair candidates announced

83% of GMP officers want Taser 'on every shift'

I'll be your voice - by Chairman Stu Berry

Federation Conduct Leads - "officers can't do more with less"

GMP Federation is 'changing with the times' says Secretary

GMP Federation Annual Report 2017 out now

GMP's PC Nadeem nominated for a National Police Bravery Award

Officers exonerated in IOPC Begley case

Detectives need experience, not 'tips from a book'

GMP officers rewarded with Queen's Police Medals

Lush campaign - public are backing the police

Hard-hitting ‘Reality of Policing’ video a huge success

Impactive national video showing the realities of being a police officer proves a social media sensation

Stu Berry is the new Chairman of Greater Manchester Police Federation

Ian Hanson retires as GMP Federation Chairman "It has been an absolute honour"

“Police Officers are shattered before they even start their shifts.”

Chairman: "We don’t want MPs standing with us… we want other police officers standing with us"

Home Secretary: It's ridiculous that Chief Constables will not give spit guards to police officers

"The least you can expect from us as MPs is to protect you in doing that job.”

“Forces must fully understand how traumatic events affect police officers”

IOPC's case to answer test is broken, PFEW Conference hears

GMP officers assaulted on duty

Vote for your new Chair!

There are four candidates up for the position of GMP Federation Chair

Detectives are 'pressured' and 'in crisis'

Officers are still 'not protected' says PFEW

Impact of assaults on officers captured on video

PFEW Conference 2018 - agenda and details

Police officers have 'lost confidence' in Home Secretary

Cuts are behind rise in violent crime says Federation

Our Work Keeps You Safe - update from Health & Safety Lead Martin Lally

Officers raise £65,000 for Manchester terror victims

GMP Federation Chairman Ian Hanson responds to the Kerslake Review

Incredible bravery of officer praised after sword attack

Substantial cuts and extra workload demands are “overwhelming” police officers

Conduct update from leads Mike Peake and Lance Thomas

Police drivers still at risk of prosecution

Government cuts & workloads fuel a 'crisis' in detective policing

Supporting You - By Chief Constable Ian Hopkins

Jail for violent driver who left officers 'in fear of their lives'

IOPC growth impacting on frontline staff says report

Online portal for Group Insurance claims

Federation Chair: Officers Must Be Protected From Assault

Police Federation provide update on driving legislation

Chief Constables outline plans for probationers to carry Taser

Hero Manchester PC saved man in dramatic River Irwell rescue

Officers encouraged to enter Police Mutual's Force for Good

Federation Chair: 3.4% is the minimum pay rise officers deserve

National Federation asks for 3.4% pay rise for Police Officers

Nominations open for Federation Representative Elections

“1 mph speeding plans risk alienating the public we serve”

Government hears of police “severity of mental health” illnesses

1,911 fewer police officers in Greater Manchester than in 2010

Branch elections are coming

Elections for fed reps in Greater Manchester are scheduled to begin on 1 February

Kind 'thank you' note left on police car windscreen

GMP officers recognised in New Year's Honours

Pensions update from PFEW

A Christmas message from GMP Chairman Stu Berry

My passion for equality - by Equality Lead Brett Grange

£970m police funding settlement 'won't put officers on the streets' says PFEW

Men jailed for driving car at police officer

Performance related pay would be divisive, says Federation

Chairman's Blog: the police service needs to refocus on fighting crime

#ProtectTheProtectors legislation in use - a man has been jailed for assaulting a police officer

Health and Safety update: We Want To Keep You Safe

Update to the Quick Reference Guide to understanding Police Regulations

CC Ian Hopkins blog: We need more officers

Federation hails new law to protect Emergency Service Workers

Chairman's blog: Our members’ welfare is my biggest priority

'Money for potholes but not for police' - PFEW Chairman reacts to budget

Back down on £420m pension bill or face legal action, NPCC tells Government

Home Affairs committee urge police funding be a priority in the budget or risk 'dire consequences'

PFEW lodge legal proceedings after failure to act on police pay

Cuts to GMP are like United or City 'playing with eight men'