Wiltshire Police Federation Chair hits out at "disgrace" of public pay sector pause

Listen to Wiltshire Chair on BBC Wiltshire regarding the Government’s pay freeze of public sector salaries

Lockdown rule changes put even more pressure on policing

Wiltshire Police Federation Chair reacts to news that public sector pay is to be frozen

We are not the enemy

Federation Chairman reacts to extremely disappointing compensation order handed to man who threatened to gouge out officers eye

Officers reminded to wear PPE to keep themselves and the public safe

Plans for more consistent support across the country for police officers who are assaulted

Swindon Shooting - Wiltshire Police Federation Statement

National Chair: Violence against members is top of my agenda

Wiltshire Police Federation Statement following the announcement by DS Nick Bailey that he is leaving Wiltshire Police.

'There Was No Thought For His Own Safety'

Wiltshire Police officer nominated for the National Police Bravery Awards

Federation Chairman says the last thing the Federation wants to see during the pandemic is uniformed military on the streets of England and Wales

PFEW takes ‘Time Limits’ campaign directly to MPs

Courts Must Use New Sentencing Powers For Officer Assaults

Police service is too stretched to deal with Covid rule breakers, says Federation Chairman

UK POLICE GET ACTIVE CHALLENGE 2020

Federation Chairman praises police covenant - but warns action must follow

Wiltshire Police Federation Chairman Mark Andrews reacts to recommendations made in Safety Review for officers

Wiltshire Police Federation is in full support of the Harper's Law campaign

Chairman: Police officer assaults rise is national scandal

Federation Chairman: There are simply not enough officers to police new face coverings rule

National Chair encourages forces to post more BWV on social media

Pay and Morale Survey: Your chance for better pay

Chairman on face mask law: We simply do not have the resources to face mask monitor

"I thank my colleagues for their hard work... they are deserving of the 2.5% pay increase"

Latest Travel Insurance Update - 10/07/2020

Federation Chair praises Government plans to double maximum jail time for those who assault emergency service works

Only a third of those who called Wiltshire Police during lockdown felt their query was fully addressed

National Chair joins Home Secretary on visit to Sussex

Wiltshire Police Federation Chairman Mark Andrews looks ahead at the possible policing challenges as lockdown eases

'Stop the violence before someone is killed'

Chair warns of July 4 lockdown easing issues

The open season on attacks on police must end, says Federation Chairman

Subscription rate for members of the Police Federation of England and Wales to increase by £2

Wiltshire Police Federation statement on the challenge of policing current protests

Wiltshire Police Federation Chairman praises colleagues for stepping up to the mark to protect the public

Just launched - Free exclusive perks for Wiltshire Polfed members

Assaults against emergency workers spike as overall crimes fall

Police Covenant will reassure officers they are not the "forgotten few", says Federation Chair

PFEW launches “Group Action” pension compensation claim against the Government

PFEW Chairman John Apter reacts to news public sector pay could be frozen

New Lockdown Rules Leave Officers 'Between Rock And Hard Place'

National Police Memorial Day cancelled

Funding reassurance needed on 20,000 recruitment drive

Work ongoing to address pause in pension boost

Letter from Policing Minister

COVID-19 - Members' Update

Financial help provided by Payplan

Expert offers tips on caring for mental health during coronavirus pandemic

Police officer assaulted and man arrested in Avebury

Helpline provides support for police officers during coronavirus crisis

Twenty-nine fixed penalty notices were issued over the Easter bank holiday weekend

Wiltshire Police Federation: Stop Treating Cops As Collateral Damage In The Fight Against Coronavirus

PPE and lack of testing are critical concerns of officers, PFEW tells Home Affairs Select Committee

Federation Chairman: We Need To Protect Police Officers From Coronavirus

Extra guidelines for officers launched

Latest Update - Coronavirus advice for travellers

Coronavirus: How Wiltshire Police prepares for the outbreak

Guidance issued on new police powers

Police chiefs' open letter outlines virus advice

COVID-19 – Some FAQs for police officers and the public

Announcement on pension discrimination

ProtectTheProtectors: Need to target criminals who are using coronavirus as a weapon

Wiltshire Police Federation Chair, Mark Andrews, on BBC Wiltshire

National Chair's response to Prime Minister's announcement

Police to get powers to tackle virus

A statement from Chairman Mark Andrews regarding Covid-19

Wiltshire rank-and-file police chief says officers will 'rise to the challenge'

Wiltshire's police commissioner to continue in post after election postponed over coronavirus

An update from Alex Duncan, National Secretary

Wiltshire Chair on BBC Wiltshire

Boy asks officers to pick up their police tape 'litter'

Police Federation statement following Covid-19 update

More Tasers Will Help Protect Police

Alderbury and Wilton police stations close their doors today for final time

Home Office spends £43,000 on new tasers for Wiltshire police officers

Home Secretary announces new funding in summit speech

Police Federation reacts to Swindon spitting case

KIER PRITCHARD: Changes will help keep communities safe from crime

Sentencing for attacks on Emergency Workers a ‘disgrace’

National Chair seeks meeting with new Chancellor

Read all about it: Police Officers based in Libraries are no replacement for Police Officers in Police Stations

An update on the pensions situation

Police stations near Salisbury to close as part of Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner plan

Police officers need a pay rise that 'demonstrates their worth’, says Wiltshire Federation Chair

‘Police officers do a unique job. They deserve to be paid fairly’

Chairman reacts to HMICFRS report: “It looks like we have had our grace period and now Brexit is done it is open season on the police again."

The policing element of the council tax will go up by £10 per year or 84p per month

Police officers’ mental health focus of new campaign

Frontline officers must be able to feed into review of bail laws

Rainbow flag raised at police HQ for LGBTQ+ History Month

Suspension of ‘smart’ motorways welcomed

Roads Policing is chronically resourced, Wiltshire Police Federation has said at #RoadsPolice20 Conference

Wiltshire PCC hails proactive work as county is revealed as one of safest in country

PCC pleased by cops' cash boost

Chief constable responds to criticism from undercover drugs officer

Outdated funding system must be overhauled

Wiltshire parents told of paedophile risk by police under Sarah's Law

Johnson tells Putin no change in UK stance since Salisbury Novichok attack

Call for Russian Novichok suspects to aid inquest into death of Salisbury victim Dawn Sturgess

£1m budget black hole is ‘best possible case’ for Wiltshire police

Knife crime offences in England and Wales at 10-year high as PM calls for action

Criminal records scandal: police chiefs blame Theresa May

Wiltshire police commissioner plans to bid for Government Taser cash

Many promises have been made, we now need action

Wiltshire Police Federation urges PCC to apply for Taser funding

National Chair responds as Taser 'bidding' process begins

Home Office overhauls police complaints and discipline process

Warning from Police Federation as Wiltshire police stations close

Man jailed for social-media threats to police could represent a “step change”

Wiltshire Police tables £1 precept tax increase

Wiltshire Police Federation Chairman comments on the closing of local police stations

Taser use by Wiltshire Police officers doubles (but number of times weapons fired is down)

PCC quits feeling he has made a difference in his role

Speeding to blame for more than a quarter of driving offences in Wiltshire

Welfare Support Programme here to help in 2020

Wishing you all a happy and safe New Year

Extra security for police officers on New Year's Honours list after addresses accidentally published – with some involved in Novichok investigation

2019: Our year in review

Deputy Chief Constable Paul Mills and Superintendent Dave Minty recognised in New Year Honours list

PC Lucy Wileman recognised at Wiltshire Police 2019 Awards

A Christmas message from Wiltshire Police Federation

A Crappy Xmas – When it’s Bluer than my language

Blog: Taser - a ‘use’ is not always what you think!

More police coming but 'no instant solutions' warns Wiltshire's top cop

Police complaints rise, and take longer to fix in Wiltshire

Cop a load of this! Police collect haul of festive gifts for GWH children's ward

An Officer Is Assaulted Every Day In Wiltshire

Wiltshire Chair on BBC Wiltshire

'Tis the season to improve officer wellbeing

Brave Wiltshire Police officers commended after shots fired at them during two-hour siege

Chair wants review of growing mental health crisis

Call on courts to take attacks on emergency services workers seriously

ANGUS MACPHERSON: Wiltshire Police digital unit proving vital in fight against crime

Federation Centenary Event - Photos

Federation makes history as we celebrate 100th birthday

Pewsey and Calne police stations will close

PFEW Pay and Morale Survey: “Results show Wiltshire Police needs to look again at how it is supporting our officers”

Wiltshire Police Wins World Class Policing Award For Its Response To Novichok Attack

Chief Constable welcomes world class policing award for Wiltshire Force

Novichok team is up for world class policing award

DS Nick Bailey raises £20k for Stars Appeal after running the Salisbury Marathon

Almost 700 registered sex offenders living in Wiltshire

We can’t remove stress in policing, but we can all talk about it more

Outrage as Bonfire Night sees spate of attacks on officers

Police attack scandal: PC assaulted every four minutes but just 4% of yobs go to prison

DCC Paul Mills speaks about the dangers of cyber crime

Pensions update from PFEW National Chair

New Police Roll of Honour unveiled

Post-Incident Procedure will offer wraparound support to officers, says Federation

NSPCC reveals shocking scale of Wiltshire child sexual abuse

Praise for officer restraint on the dangers they face

We Must All Fight To Beat County Lines Criminals - Wiltshire's s Chief Constable speaks out

Officers assisted by our Welfare Support Programme

Overall crime drops in Wiltshire, but drug offences on the rise

Mental health sick leave rises for emergency workers

Pensions further update

There’s no place for hate in the UK - Hate Crime Awareness Week gets underway

Taser: Every officer who wants to carry Taser should be able to, says Federation Chair

Public complaints against officers down

Emotional farewell to PC Andrew Harper

"Being a detective is difficult - but worth doing if you've got the passion"

Today is World Mental Health Day 2019 - a day for “40 seconds of action”: focus on suicide prevention

Police are working to help tackle mental health - PCC Angus Macpherson

I welcome the promise of increased officer numbers, says Federation Chair

49 extra police officers in Wiltshire, government confirms

Pay your respects to PC killed in attack 40 years ago

More than 320 knives handed in at police stations across Wiltshire

Wiltshire Police Federation joins the police family in honouring fallen officers at National Police Memorial Day

Home Secretary must deliver on covenant pledge

Swindon cenotaph yob who abused 999 staff walks from court

National Police Memorial Day 2019

Significant win for Federation as Government funds Taser uplift

Wiltshire Fed Chair Discussing Officer Recruitment on BBC Wiltshire

Talk to your children about knife crime, Chief urges parents

Serious attacks on Wiltshire police officers hits new high

Wiltshire Police plan to take on 300 new officers

Leaders shine public sector light

Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson speaks out

Sergei Skripal's home is declared safe enough for him to sell following a huge clean-up operation 18 months after Novichok was smeared across his letterbox

Police service set to welcome National Menopause Guidance

Home Secretary outlines plans for policing in first speech

Wiltshire Police to set up task force to boost officer safety (and it's buying 50 more Tasers)

New police trainees to join ranks

Recruitment drive welcome but must deliver genuine uplift

Swindon poppy wreath vandal back in court for assaulting 999 workers

Warminster councillors to discuss plans to relocate the town's police station

Chief Constable's column: Running into danger not away

Rank-and-file chief warns PM amid fear 7,000 recruits will not go on frontline

Up to 17 organised crime gangs working in Wiltshire, police report finds

MPs join Federation chief in condemning attacks on officer

Woman fractures custody officer's arm with bite during station fracas

Wiltshire police commissioner recalls drugs den machete find as he issues plea for funding

MP John Glen talks about investing in policing and contingency plans for a 'no deal'

Police inspector's jungle challenge to help family of close friend killed in crash

MP John Glen goes out on patrol in Salisbury

Police plot move to a new station in the former Wiltshire College campus in The Avenue at Warminst

ANGUS MACPHERSON: Extra police officers promised by Boris Johnson are not a quick fix

Salisbury Novichok attack poisoned second officer, Met confirms

Novichok survivor nominated for bravery award

How will stop and search plans work in Wiltshire?

PCC candidate fights for funding

Skripal case: US slaps new sanctions on Russia

More than a thousand runners take part in Salisbury 54321

63 per cent of of Swindon crimes go unsolved

Wiltshire's Force is under-funded says Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson

Government's police recruitment drive must be met with bigger force budgets, says commissioner

Team of Wiltshire Police officers and staff embark on 180-mile charity cycle ride from Devizes to Staffordshire

Fed Chair's Message re Government's pledge to recruit 20,000 additional police officers

Do Boris Johnson's tax and spending plans add up?

Calls for inquiry into Ted Heath claims

Pay award is step in right direction but our members deserve more

Knife crime up for sixth year in a row in county

Brave officers to be honoured at annual awards

Wiltshire is bucking the national trend with a drop in burglaries and vehicle crimes

Social media campaign to tackle local crime

Treasury announce an industrial resolution for pensions

More than 8,000 emergency calls to Wiltshire Police

Rank-and-file chief urges Wiltshire Police to axe PCSOs (and claims morale is 'rock bottom')

Open letter from PCC Angus Macpherson and Chief Constable Kier Pritchard

'His blood was in my mouth': Bravery nomination for Wiltshire PC who stopped bloodied man

Collective pensions statement

Ministers cannot allow Frontline Review to gather dust

Police officer pensions update

Wiltshire Police recognised in national report for Novichok incidents

Government and Chiefs need to step up to help police do their job

Fed poised to strike back on pensions

Wiltshire Council 'hit by cyber attacks after Novichok poisonings'

Russian officer 'commanded team behind Salisbury Novichok attack'

Documentary conveys the severity of officers being assaulted on duty

May insists Putin meeting does not mean ‘business as usual’ with Russia

Theresa May: Salisbury poisoning suspects must face justice

Government needs to get its act together on pensions

Swindon police officer who took tyre lever from suspect among those commended for bravery

Off duty Swindon cop just nine months into the job stopped Stratton boy with 12-inch butcher's knife

Twitter explanation from chief constable over senior leaders

Extra officers promised by Wiltshire police and crime commissioner 'are coming'

Staff evacuated from Wiltshire Police HQ after 'suspicious' package found

Wiltshire emergency services rack up £900k bill as fleets scrapped following Novichok

Wiltshire Police chief speaks out after BBC shows attack on Swindon cop

‘Yes, I was in a fight for my life, it’s that simple...’

Hero officers will be recognised at Police Bravery Awards ceremony

Crime commissioner challenged over number of officer in our communities

Launch of 2019 Pay and Morale Survey

Wiltshire Police wage bill rises after Tri-Force partnership ends

Increase in police calling in sick could be linked to impact of Novichok incident

Austerity 'comes at cost of being able to safeguard streets', says Wiltshire police commissioner hopeful

Why we’re all glad to see the End of May

£50k spent on police temp roles

Assistant Chief Constable Maggie Blyth joins Wiltshire Police today

Blog: Hard work behind the scenes

Armed policing on panel agenda

#TrumpStateVisit #PoliceWelfare #PoliceDemand

Parents of poisoned detective Nick Bailey hit out at BBC Novichok drama 'Salisbury'

Tory leadership: Javid pledges to put 20,000 police officers back on beat

Officer welfare a priority during Trump visit

101 police call charge to be scrapped by Home Office from April 2020

Swindon and Wilts PCC staff costs add up to nearly £350,000

299 requests to Wiltshire Police under Clare's Law 'right to ask' domestic abuse rules

New assistant chief constable begins role at Wiltshire Police

Crime boss backs knife laws

Increased attacks on Wiltshire Police officers leading to reports of PTSD

Fewer people being charged for vehicle thefts in Wiltshire

NCA’s billion-pound bid to battle organised crime

New appointments to Wiltshire Police leadership team

Trowbridge tops the table for knife attacks

Wiltshire Police receives 'good' grading in annual report

Documentary shows police bravery in face of danger

Police driver training to be recognised in law

Figures put Wiltshire Police as one of worst in country for assaults on officers

Cyber attacks impact Federation IT - update

A string of cyber attacks have affected Federation IT systems including this website

Black chief constable hope for Wiltshire Police's 'vindicated' officer

Police Federation affected by further cyber attack

Police association headquarters hit by malware cyber attack

Soaring knife crime sentences reflects dedicated police efforts

Search children's bags to end knife crime says police chief

Emergency funding announcement a ‘short term life line’

Operation Sceptre begins amid surge in violence

Disappointment over Home Office’s pay submission

National chair secures knife crime meeting with Home Secretary

It's 'not rocket science' that officer cuts will result in more crime, says Wiltshire Police Federation boss

Concerns as PM fails to connect dots on knife crime epidemic

Salisbury Novichok public health response 'put lives at risk'

Novichok poisoning pushed police officers ‘to their limits’

Salisbury Novichok attack link to Russia made using Google

Salisbury declared decontaminated after Novichok poisoning

A decade long investigation is 'totally unacceptable'

Decision to allow student officers access to Taser “a victory”

Recruitment drive wont offset years of austerity warns Wiltshire Federation Chair

Home Secretary visits police centres preparing for EU exit

Russian flag flown on Salisbury Cathedral 'disrespectful'

Skripal poisoning: Bellingcat names 'third man' in Salisbury case

Government must face facts - extreme stress in policing is real

3-year pay deal needed to rescue officers from financial cliff-edge

Nick Bailey to run marathon for Stars Appeal after Novichok poisoning

Blog: 'Don't rush into pension decisions'

Increase of police precept 'blatantly unfair on taxpayer' say police federation

Government is failing a generation

Gov suspends pension cost cap action pending legal decision

Police chiefs' concern over 'shortage of armed officers'

Police and Crime Commissioner survey asking for more public funds to end in one week

Judicial review to go ahead on police pay

Would you pay £24 to see 41 more police officers in Wiltshire?

More armed police but fewer 999 call handlers if precept approved

Controversial police chief at the centre of the Ted Heath sex probe quits his new role after less than a year

Pensions appeal rulings for firefighters and judges - latest update

Police misconduct: Watchdog 'bringing wrong cases'

Detective Sergeant Nick Bailey returns to work with Wiltshire Police after nerve agent attack

Replacement air ambulance will be flying from Friday

Celebrating 100 years

Skripal Novichok poisoning attack house roof replaced

Wiltshire Air Ambulance grounded after helicopter firm goes bust

Police are mocked for 'ludicrous' Twitter poll asking people to vote on which village officers should patrol

RT: Russian station's chocolate Salisbury Cathedral gift slammed

Deputy Chief Constable appointed

Pensions update 21 Dec 2018

Court of Appeal finds in favour of judges and firefighters

Woman called 999 over annoying bus driver who wouldn't stop whistling

Russian news channel RT broke TV impartiality rules, Ofcom says

Government orders council taxpayers to pay extra for police as crime rises

WAR ON GANGS: Police chief says Swindon kingpins can expect to be evicted from council homes

£3m for police after nerve attack

Novichok force has the thinnest blue line in UK

Wiltshire Police permanent chief constable candidate announced

Head of Russian Skripal-linked GRU spy agency dies

Listen to Chair David Ibbott talking about the Tri force withdrawl announcement

Tri-force alliance collapses after discussions ‘ended without agreement’

Community Policing Shop Opens in Swindon Town Centre

PM’s selective memory over ‘crying wolf’

Legal proceedings lodged after failure to act on police pay

Police chiefs warn of fewer officers after Treasury shrinks budgets further

Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police alliance to end

Donald Trump in UK: Policing president's visit cost nearly £18m

Second Russian Salisbury suspect named

Police Federation to challenge Home Office failure to implement pay body recommendations in full

Heroes from World War I amongst those honoured at National Police Memorial Day

Woman 'identifies' suspect as Anatoliy Chepiga

Crime commissioner challenges Wiltshire police funding

UK warns Russia over chemical weapons

Celebrating 100 years since Wiltshire Police employed its first ever female police officer

Salisbury incident: Hoax 'likely' to be one line of inquiry

Wiltshire Police confirm no nerve agent exposure for Salisbury diners

New National Secretary of the Police Federation announced

Probe launch after police dog attack at Emergency Services Show

Skripal suspects: 'We were just tourists in Salisbury'

Frontline 'police officer' numbers rise in Wiltshire - but figures could be 'misleading'

Salisbury Novichok poisoning: Two Russian nationals named as suspects

Novichok poisonings: will government pay all Wiltshire police extra costs?

Home Secretary tells Prime Minister it was ‘WRONG DECISION’ to block police pay rise

Assaults on police in Wiltshire soar

Police Federation Chief Lays Into Theresa May For Betraying Police

Salisbury poisoning: Will Russian suspects face UK trial?

Air ambulance is grounded again

New National Chair of Police Federation announced

Novichok: Victim found poison bottle in branded box

Government has shown ‘true disdain’ for our brave hero cops

Suspected Novichok attackers identified by police

Home Office/Government actuary’s department produced pensions calculator

Emergency service cars seized in relation to Novichok poisoning

Wiltshire Police officer wins regional bravery award

'Extraordinary level of demand' on Wiltshire Police

Government announces £5million support package for Salisbury

Novichok victim Charlie Rowley speaks to police officers

Wiltshire Federation Chair on BBC Wiltshire

Amesbury Novichok was 'unlikely to be out in the open'

Meet your National Chair nominees

Closures in Salisbury centre as nerve agent focus returns to city

Amesbury incident: Police confirm Novichok exposure

Retired Wiltshire Officer Nominated for Bravery Award

Beat bobbies ‘are at breaking point’ warns police watchdog

Lush drops controversial 'SpyCops' campaign

97% of police say: We need more bobbies on beat

'Naive to think cuts have no effect on crime'

Sajid Javid pledges more funding for overstretched police

Home Secretary Sajid Javid to offer olive branch to police

Sergei Skripal discharged from hospital

Less talk, more action, Home Secretary

PCC and Chief welcome hidden demand awareness

Wiltshire Police thank public

Salisbury poisoning: Gloves failed to shield sergeant from novichok

No suspects identified in Salisbury nerve agent attack, MPs hear

Chair responds to appointment of new Home Secretary

William and Kate’s royal wedding cost police £6.3m

Officer rest days are 'Vital'

Sergei Skripal's neighbour threatened Police Officers

Election results – meet your reps

Salisbury spy attack: £1.6m funds for Wiltshire Police

Former Russian double agent wrote to Putin for pardon

Policeman discharged after Salisbury attack

Theresa May visits Salisbury after nerve agent attack on ex-spy

Public Health England issue advice for Salisbury visitors

Police federation describes “intense” spy investigation

Home Secretary Amber Rudd in Salisbury

Russian spy: Attack was 'brazen and reckless', says Amber Rudd

New Chief Constable starts at Wiltshire Police

Chief Constable, PCC and Fed Chair are in their seats for the live debate on BBC Wiltshire

Two in hospital after medical emergency at Maltings in Salisbury

New chief appointed to lead Wiltshire Police for next 12 months

Elections for fed reps in Wiltshire are scheduled to begin

Wiltshire Police chief constable Mike Veale to quit

Drunk who strangled police officer walks free from court

Wiltshire Police boss’s plea for £12 extra

Officers avoid three-hour round trip to custody

Extra coppers to patrol Trowbridge's streets

Wiltshire Police 'took eye off the ball' on burglaries

Police tsar admits Sir Edward Heath inquiry ‘flaws’

Camera controversy

'Public will suffer' if police pay rises

Police honour fallen comrades

Fallen officers remembered at National Police Memorial Day

We need answers from government over 'derisory' pay increase

National Police Memorial Day

Alarming Rise in Crime Due to lack of Officers

Wiltshire Police to close and sell 10 underused stations by 2021

Rise in crime in the region “alarming”

Police officers attacked almost five times a week

New website coming soon

Officers avoid three-hour round trip to custody

Extra coppers to patrol Trowbridge's streets

Wiltshire Police 'took eye off the ball' on burglaries

Police tsar admits Sir Edward Heath inquiry ‘flaws’

Camera controversy

'Public will suffer' if police pay rises

Police honour fallen comrades

Fallen officers remembered at National Police Memorial Day

We need answers from government over 'derisory' pay increase

National Police Memorial Day

Alarming Rise in Crime Due to lack of Officers

Wiltshire Police to close and sell 10 underused stations by 2021

Rise in crime in the region “alarming”

Police officers attacked almost five times a week

New website coming soon