George features in national Federation magazine

14 January 2021

West Midlands Police Federation’s conduct lead has discussed his role as part of a national Federation campaign focussing on the work of conduct and performance liaison officers (CAPLO).

In an interview with POLICE magazine, George McDonnell outlined why he took on the conduct role, why he found it rewarding, the challenges of the position and how he felt he made a difference to members.

George said: “I was subject to a lengthy investigation myself. I know what it’s like and my top priority is members’ welfare. It is not just them going through a ‘living nightmare’, it is their partners, children, wider family members and colleagues at work,” George said.

As part of the Federation campaign, national conduct and performance lead Phill Matthews also shared his expertise and discussed the Federation’s work around complaints.

Phill, chair of the national Federation’s conduct and performance sub-committee, recorded a video about the new conduct and performance regulations introduced earlier this year and what they meant for members.

Phill also blogged about the Federation’s work on conduct and performance and looked ahead to next year’s goals.

Phill’s video and blog are part of a bulletin that focuses on the work of the Federation around conduct and performance.

The Federation’s conduct and performance secretary, Tiff Lynch, has also blogged about working to make the conduct and performance system fit for purpose, and about the risks of social media.

“Social media is a growing part of our world and we need to embrace it; we just need to make sure we do it appropriately,” she said.