Latest news Hertfordshire detective receives King's Police Medal Justine is recognised for her 'contribution to policing' A Christmas Message from Hertfordshire Police Federation From chair Luke Mitchell Praise for Fed members' pioneering 'Swapping Hats' scheme The initiative has seen more than 200 swaps take place Support network making a difference for officers returning from maternity leave Herts Families has become a model of workplace support New tax measures will hit officers hard and add to retention crisis, says branch chair The measures will pull virtually the entire police workforce into the 40 per cent tax band within six years