More than 146,000 hate crimes were recorded across England and Wales last year, while thousands of police officers were also targeted.
Body-worn video, the effects of trauma on memory and the pressures facing officers after serious incidents were central to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ fourth consecutive Post-Incident Procedure seminar.
How Federation support helped Suffolk Constabulary’s PC Rick Edwards through a three-year misconduct investigation.
Female representatives from across England and Wales have shared their experiences and views on what more can be done to support women to join, stay and progress within the Federation.
James Kirkup, in his latest column in The Telegraph, says that those who genuinely believe in the rule of law must stop undermining the people who deliver it.
The injury and subsequent complications had a lasting impact on the officer's life.
Major reforms agreed to put members at the heart of a stronger, more accountable and effective Federation.
Psychological health should be treated with the same seriousness that we treat physical safety.
Between 2022 and 2025, 75 police officers died by suicide, with nearly two-thirds under investigation at the time. In 2026, 13 officers and staff have already been lost.
Lawyers argued a lack of welfare support and the way the probe was handled had a negative impact on their mental health.
More than half of known suicide cases involved officers facing misconduct investigations, Professional Standards Department processes, criminal investigations, suspensions or workplace restrictions.
Through our legal services and expert representation, they received the dedicated support needed to secure a settlement.
The Federation is investing in the next generation of female representatives, creating more opportunities for women to develop, progress and shape the organisation's future.
