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Fed members on a mission to break down barriers with community

Events like these are the ‘perfect’ way to engage with black and ethnic minority communities.

Standard bearer proud to represent Hertfordshire at Police Memorial Day

Mike Saunders joined colleagues from across the UK in a procession through Cardiff

Fallen officers honoured at National Police Memorial Day

It’s been a tough year for the policing family, with the names of eight police officers added to the Roll of Honour.

‘Major review’ of Hertfordshire Police is ‘healthy’ reassures Fed chair

"Regular reviews are healthy within any organisation, and policing is no different."

New venue for National Police Memorial Day

The previous venue has been forced to close

Online fundraiser launched to support the family of hero officer

Sergeant Graham Saville died after being hit by a train as he saved the life of a distressed person

National Police Memorial Day taking place next month

Almost 4,000 police officers have lost their lives while serving their communities

'It's bureaucratic madness': Fed member slams detective legislation

A law change could ease pressure on detectives and speed up justice for victims

Chief Constables urged to ensure they comply with police driving legislation

Federation lead has written to all forces

Uniform offers free, independent mortgage advice

Uniform Mortgages working with police officers and staff

Fed chair blasts NHS senior leaders and politicians for relying on cops

'A&E is beginning to look like a police station'

COPS service pays tribute to Herts PC

Roll of honour of all those who have died since last year’s event

Record numbers of officers quit police service

Scale of retention crisis laid bare in new Home Office figures

New vetting code ‘undermines Police Conduct Regulations’

Chief constables 'get two bites of the cherry' under revised code of practice

Chair addresses key local issues

A message from Luke Mitchell, chair of Hertfordshire Police Federation

Brave officers honoured at national awards ceremony

Hertfordshire nominees attend Downing Street reception and presentation event

Seven per cent pay rise for police officers confirmed

Federation says increase is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough

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Officers ‘hamstrung’ by a lack of investment

Branch chair responds to HMICFRS report

Police Bravery Award nominees receive good luck messages

Countdown to national Police Bravery Awards gets underway

VIDEO: Desperate Fed chair makes urgent call for major changes amid policing crisis

Heart-felt plea for 'urgent' action from angry Fed chair during Response Policing Week

Fed steps up wage demands amid public sector pay warnings

Government hints public sector may be held back as part of inflation strategy

Your summer magazine

News and views from your Federation

Remembering PC Kevin Church

Tributes paid to colleague who was killed on duty

Still time to take part in wellbeing survey

Members urged to have their say

Serve and Protect launches the Play and Give Challenge

Launch of latest wellbeing event – the Play and Give Challenge.

Fed chair praises work of Op Hampshire internally but calls for a stronger message to be sent to offenders

Project praised but there's 'still work to be done'

Police Bravery Awards: Courageous duo receive nomination

Pair manage to tackle and apprehend knife-wielding man

Tributes to fallen officer

Federation pays tribute to teenage officer on anniversary of his death

Fallen officer remembered

Tributes paid to fallen officer

Luke looks back on his time as a Special

Volunteers’ Week

Motor Source Group: great deals on vehicle leasing

June offers now available

Police Covenant officials list new priorities

Changing nature of policing work reflected in three new priorities

Free, independent mortgage advice

Uniform Mortgages staging two surgeries

Fed members urged to take part in Oscar Kilo survey

Officers can have their say on future wellbeing services

Oscar Kilo partnership to provide members with extra bereavement support

Police Federation welcomes introduction of new counselling service

Digital memorial will keep the memory of fallen officers alive

Online remembrance portal welcomed by Police Federation

New mortgage launched

Contact Uniform Mortgages for information

Important update for Group Insurance Scheme subscribers

Changes to policy on renewal

Federation welcomes merger of UK police memorial charities

Historic move creates stronger voice to ensure fallen officers are remembered

Poor pay putting officers under pressure, says Fed chair

Home Secretary's comments branded 'unhelpful' as Federation doubles down on 17 per cent pay claim

Uplift figures could be misleading, says Fed chair

Federation chair discusses recruitment programme

Fed warns rising officer numbers 'not an instant solution'

Policing minister claims officer numbers have reached record levels in England and Wales

Federation remembers brave PC

Tributes to officer who was shot dead during armed raid

Government publishes increased commutation factors

Pensions update

‘It is time we got the pay rise we deserve’

A message from Hertfordshire Police Federation chair Luke Mitchell

World Bipolar Day: Fed member urging others to speak out about mental health

Will highlights importance of raising awareness of mental health issues

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‘Long, hard road’ to police reform says Labour leader

Labour unveils proposals to restore trust and confidence in police

‘We need to bring back community policing’

Police Federation calls for urgent action

Chair praises Essex Chief for speaking out on officer pay

Chief Constable warns officers are struggling

Officers encouraged to celebrate neurodiversity

Reach out if you need support

Praise for Specials

Police Federation highlights extraordinary input from Special Constabulary

‘I am who I am, and I’m not afraid to talk about my dyslexia’

Fed chair speaks out as part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Detectives facing double challenge of caseloads and paperwork

Concerns raised during TV interview

Federation calls for officers to be given a 17 per cent pay rise

Independent research finds back Federation stance

International Women’s Day: How Fed rep went from pub manager to police officer

Full-time official discusses her route into policing

Tiff shares details of cancer diagnosis in International Women’s Day interview

Federation deputy chair shares her story

Help on hand for injured officers through new initiative

Plans for Wounded Blue Line service for injured officer gather pace

Oscar Kilo awards: still time to nominate colleagues

Nominations are still open for awards which recognise colleagues who make a difference

‘Policing helped me find my purpose in life’

Dan receives his long-service award

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

National Federation deputy chair speaks out on Uplift Programme

Violence against women and girls targeted by Home Office

Strategic Poling Requirement announced

Labour outlines neighbourhood policing guarantee

Shadow Home Secretary makes keynote speech

Survey of new recruits finds most planning a long career in policing

Nine out of ten new officers intends to stick with the service until retirement

Fed chair calls for urgent overhaul of police funding

Government announces settlement

Minister urges Federation to re-engage with pay review body

Branch chair 'disappointed' with policing minister’s response to concerns

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Specialist advice available

‘Officers still feel a sense of connection with communities’

Neighbourhood team plays key role in keeping communities safe

Teacher strikes: paid leave may be available

Federation issues guidance

Fed chair throws support behind fresh calls on Police Covenant

Wellbeing lead gives update on progress

Make an appointment for a virtual mortgage surgery

Rates can be secured up to six months in advance

Health and safety: ‘We will hold forces to account’

Police Federation urges chiefs to uphold health and safety laws

We need more women in frontline roles

A message from branch chair Luke Mitchell

‘Our members are being pulled from pillar to post’

National Federation chair addresses Commons committee

Could you help organise a cancer support group for your colleagues?

Help on hand

Retention of officers is a ‘significant issue’ in Force

Pay and morale survey shows nearly one in four Hertfordshire officers ready to quit

‘Morale is as low as I have known it to be’

Federation rep gives reaction to pay and morale survey findings

Chief officers urged to lobby Government on pay

Survey reveals low morale

GIS subscribers urged to use legal services website

Range of resources available

Seasonal message from your Federation

Happy Christmas to all our members

Read the winter edition of our Federation Matters magazine

Published online

Prisons crisis could see inmates placed in police cells

Operation Safeguard enacted

Working together to support colleagues

A message from Luke Mitchell, chair of Hertfordshire Police Federation

Police drivers: new legislation comes into effect today

Officers urged to read FAQs

Oscar Kilo launches new initiative to tackle fatigue

National wellbeing service teams up with nutritionist to create unique programme

Federation remembers fallen officer

Anniversary today

IOPC chief addresses Federation seminar

Hertfordshire reps join national meeting

‘Review of police dismissals must look at prolonged investigations’

Branch chair speaks out

Fed member pays tribute to war animals at annual memorial service

Gemma attends London ceremony

Elizabeth Medal: ‘We have not met one MP who doesn’t support this campaign’

Federation deputy chair in BBC Breakfast interview

Remembering PC Ronald Hull

Officer died in road accident

New legislation: police drivers urged to consult FAQs

Important changes ahead

Home Secretary is accused of trying to distract from the real issues in policing

Suella Braverman made speech at annual summit

‘Policing degrees’ taking recruits off the frontline, say PCCs

Sixteen commissioners sign letter to Home Secretary

DS launches child loss support group for grieving parents

Laura draws on her own experience to help others

Drop in officer numbers despite Police Uplift Programme recruitment

Home Office data reveals latest officer numbers

Federation will monitor impact of changes to the disclosure guidelines

Changes to DG6 guidelines designed to ease workload on detectives

Chair of Women’s Network urges change for the sake of female officers

Fed rep uses her own experiences to help colleagues

Federation backs plans for online police memorial

Officers urged to complete survey

Menopausal officers should not suffer in silence

Federation marks World Menopause Day

Nearing retirement? Make sure you are fully prepared

Book a place on the Police Money Matters seminar

Campaign calls for return to double-crewing for frontline officers

Police Federation research shows police officers and public all benefit from double-crewing

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

Members urged to look out for each other on World Mental Health Day

Do you get enough sleep? Join Monday’s ‘Better Sleep’ webinar

Hertfordshire Police Federation members urged to join online session

‘Officers want to concentrate on crime’

Federation chair backs former chief on demands on policing

Extra time for pay and morale survey

Deadline has been extended

Deadline approaches for pay and morale survey

Members urged to complete 2022 survey

‘Policing crisis must be top priority for new Home Secretary’

Federation writes to members of new Cabinet

Fed rep recalls emotion of memorial day service

Belfast hopes annual service

Medal for officers killed on duty moves a step closer

Campaign to honour fallen colleagues with posthumous medal received major boost.

We are servants of the crown

Chair reflects on the passing of the Queen

Pay and morale: make your views known

Survey closes on 3 October

Herts inspector reflects on policing Queen’s funeral

Rachael recalls once in a lifetime experience

Federation team supported funeral policing operation

Welfare van was deployed to London

Queen Elizabeth II

May Her Majesty The Queen rest in peace

Pay and morale survey: members urged to have their say

Make your voices heard

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

TalkRadio interview

Is your fixed rate mortgage ending soon?

Advice on hand from Uniform Mortgages

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

Government urged to amend legislation

Join the community: Weight loss group created for emergency workers

Traffic officer provides support through online forum

Vital members respond to pay and morale survey, says Fed chair

Launch next week

COPS service honours fallen officers

Annual event was held on Sunday

Police officer with autism on mission to stop the stigma surrounding disability

Marcus seeks to inspire others

‘Cuts have had consequences, decisions need to be made’

Chair reacts to HMICFRS report

‘Government must respect independence of PRRB’

National chair calls for re-set of relationship with Government

Pay deal will not help with officer retention

Many are seeing wages fall in real terms

Federation supports officers at the Commonwealth Games

Mutual aid operation in Birmingham

Force will pay Fed subs for Specials

Members of the Special Constabulary can now join the Federation

Officer numbers up in the last year

Government releases latest statistics

Pay award will help young in service

But it fails to stem retention issues for experienced officers and supervisors

Fire rescue PCs honoured at Police Bravery Awards

Two officers recognised at national ceremony

Fed welcomes increase to South East Allowance

Force takes SEA to its maximum

Brave PCs to be honoured at national awards

Officers shortlisted for Police Bravery Award

Force urged to respond if Covid cases continue to rise

Fears of ‘Summer of Discontent’

PC helps young people create new garden for elderly

Hertfordshire PC acts as mentor on Prince’s Trust personal development project

Mortgage reminder

Members urged to contact mortgage firm to ensure best rate

Policing in crisis: ‘Government must act’

Federation responds as forces are put into special measures

‘Police pay rise is decent thing to do during cost of living crisis’

New chair backs national calls for fair pay deal

A critical time for the Force

Recruitment and retention issues

Detectives’ forum welcomes HMIC’s call for bonuses

Federation responds to HMIC suggestion

Remembering PC Kevin Church

Officer died in road accident

Tough sentences are needed when officers are assaulted, says Fed chair

New report questions effectiveness

Concern over TOfD policies

Branch secretary seeks change

Brave PCs rescued disabled man from flat blaze

Officers nominated for national Police Bravery Awards

Remembering officer who died in road accident

Anniversary today

Federation Matters

Conference magazine is published

Fallen officer’s anniversary

Remembering PC Jacqueline Brown

Federation warns of crisis in recruitment and retention

Concern over £5,000 Met incentive payment

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

Bryn Hughes presses ahead with Elizabeth Medal campaign and hope to hold talks with Priti Patel

Luke takes up role of branch chair

Pledge to put emphasis on pay and conditions

‘Geoff has been an excellent Federation chair’

Branch chair and well-liked officer retires

Struggling mum bravely confronts Home Secretary with personal story during annual conference

Detective challenges Priti Patel over police pay and tells of financial struggles

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

Delegates hear new recruits are not getting full picture of life as a police officer

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

First keynote address

Home Secretary commits to resolving pay row

Priti Patel addresses conference

World champion athlete Kriss Akabusi praises police

Inspirational opening session

Return of national conference

Manchester to host Federation event

Officers urged to be aware of their mental wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Week

‘Officers need Protected Learning Time’

Federation stresses importance of professional development

An honour and a privilege

Retiring chair reflects on Federation role

‘We need greater investment in policing’

Recruitment processes slowing

Notice to all GIS members

Updates to Group Insurance Scheme

Retirement seminar: sign up now

Are you in the last 18 months of your service?

Book a stay at our new lodge

Fancy a break in Norfolk?

The fight for better pay continues

A message from Hertfordshire Police Federation chair Geoff Bardell

Remembering brave officer

Federation marks anniversary

‘Take a moment to nominate a colleague’

Women in Policing Awards

Calls for new award for fallen officers

Branch backs campaign

Steve Hartshorn becomes national Federation chair

Takes up new post today

Federation publishes new pensions FAQs

Your questions answered

Have your say in who leads the Federation

Voting closes tomorrow

Detectives reveal impact of changes to charging guidance

Federation survey findings release

‘Pay is having crippling effect on officer morale’

Federation writes to Chancellor

Members urged to help celebrate Women in Policing

Nominations close next week

Officer retention issues have to be tackled head-on, says Federation chair

Attrition rates spark alarm

Take part in elections for new national Federation chair

Voting is now open

‘HMIC is right – we need more investment in policing’

Sir Tom Winsor gives final inspectorate report

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‘We need more investment in the whole public sector’

Hertfordshire Police Federation responds to Strategic Review of Policing recommendations

Federation applies for Judicial Review over officer pay

“The current pay mechanism is just a white elephant”

Fed chair urges IOPC to act on inquiry findings

Home Affairs Select Committee publishes report

Fed chair calls for substantial pay rise

Reaction to Home Office submission to pay review body

Uniform concerns? Have your say in Force survey

Share your views on your uniform

Federation welcomes efforts to work together on suicide prevention

Joint statement sets out police service’s commitment

Survey sent a very clear message

Federation will work with Force on pay and morale survey findings

New guide on Regs

Federation updates Quick Reference Guide

Pay and conditions hit officer morale

Federation survey reveals depth of impact of pay freeze

College of Policing sets out plans to improve

Hertfordshire Police Federation welcomes College of Policing blueprint for improvement

Fed chair calls for overhaul of Force funding

Long-term settlements are needed

Get to know your Fed reps: James Stopford

Police Federation support spurred James to step forward to help others

Detectives’ survey: take part now

Deadline to complete key PFNDF survey is approaching

Five per cent increase in officer numbers

Government gives update on Uplift Programme

Detectives: have your say on DPP guidance on charging

Federation survey underway

‘Wholly wrong to blame officers for lack of roads policing’

Federation chair highlights consequences of cuts

Herts officers in Home Office recruitment video

Officers take centre stage in recruitment ad

Wellbeing Focus Week: Mindful drinking tips for Fed members

Members urged to watch wellbeing webinar

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September 2023