Annual PFEW Conference: Members encouraged to register for virtual event
4 October 2023
With just a few days to go until this year’s Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) annual conference, West Midlands Police Federation chair Rich Cooke is encouraging members to get involved.
This year, PFEW’s flagship event takes place online on Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October.
The conference will be a mix of live broadcasts and pre-recorded presentations from senior Federation officials as well as experts in policing, Government, and the Home Office.
Rich said: “Conference will give us a chance to examine the past year and to explore the future of policing.
“It’s an opportunity to share best practice, new ideas, and to engage with key figures in policing.
“And with the conference being held online, hopefully it will allow for more members to join in and take part in the debates and discussions than may have been the case with a physical event.
“It’s your Federation and I’d encourage you to register to be part of the conference and have your say.”
The conference will be hosted by Talk TV presenter Ian Collins.
The day one agenda includes discussions on leadership in policing, Home Office review impact on independent panels, and disclosure and redaction, as well as retirement, misogyny, and Mutual Aid.
Industrial rights and wellbeing will be explored on day two when there will be a keynote address from PFEW chair Steve Hartshorn and a Q&A panel session.
The conference will also recognise outstanding contributions to policing through the presentation of awards for excellence in roads policing, detectives, and women in policing.
PFEW Conference 2023 Agenda:
Tuesday 10 October (9am - 4pm):
9am: Welcome
9.30am: Secretary’s update
10.15am: Leadership in policing
11am: Response officer of the year award
11.15am: Misogyny - accept, change, trust
Midday: Future thinking of Mutual Aid
1.15pm: Home office review impact on independent panels
2pm: Retirement - transition into the unknown
3pm: Disclosure and redaction - championing change
3.45pm: Wrap up and close
Wednesday 11 October (9am - 4.30pm):
9am: Welcome
9.15am: CEO update
10am: Industrial rights
11am: Workforce under pressure - a true picture of police wellbeing
Midday: Recognition awards
1.30pm: Keynote address
3.15pm: Treasurer’s report and motions to conference
3.45pm: Q&A panel session
4.15pm: Wrap up and close
