September 2019 eZine out now!

24 September 2019

Our bi-monthly Federation newsletter eZine gets emailed to members. We'll also let you know when our magazine is published.

Here are the stories covered in our latest edition:

Tim discusses response driving in BBC interview
Trained police drivers should be backed by the law so that they can use their skills when responding to incidents, according to West Midlands Police Federation deputy secretary Tim Rogers.

Support for Gareth
A fund-raising appeal set up to support injured West Midlands PC Gareth Phillips exceeded its £15,000 target within days of being launched.
 
‘We must be a priority for allocation of new recruits’
West Midlands Police must be prioritised when 20,000 new police recruits are taken on nationwide, according to Police Federation secretary Steve Grange.

Backing for Taser
Police officers – and the public – have sent a clear message to the Government that they want more officers to carry Taser according to a new research carried out by the Police Federation and broadcasters LBC.
 
Federation issues new statement on pensions
The Federation has issued a statement on pensions after being approached by members confused by communications from outside organisations.

Marathon efforts for ACC
More than 120 people have signed up to take part in a marathon next year to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Remembering fallen officers
This year’s National Police Memorial Day service is being held in Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 29 September.
 
Federation welcomes new menopause guidance
West Midlands Police Federation has vowed to work with the Force to ensure that women going through the menopause receive the support they need.
 
Debt advice surgeries
West Midlands Police Federation has teamed up with the Force Benevolent Fund and PayPlan to provide a series of financial surgeries for officers with debt problems.

Approaching retirement?
The seminars are aimed at officers in the last three years of their service and aim to prepare them for life outside the Force, financially and generally.

Design guide launched for police custody suites
A Police Custody Design Guide is being created so that forces can build and refurbish custody suites nationwide to a common standard.