PERFORMANCE related pay could negatively impact the service received by the public, Northumbria Police Federation has warned. Inspector Jim Gray, Federation Chairman, was speaking after Mike Cunningham, Chief Executive of… read more →
THE Police Federation of England and Wales’ Chairman has hit out at people who stand by and watch – or even film – as police officers are assaulted. John Apter… read more →
THOSE who attack police, paramedics, nurses and other blue light workers will face tougher sentences thanks to a new law which has taken effect. The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences)… read more →
A NEW law promising to better protect emergency workers from attack has not gone far enough but is a ‘step in the right direction’, Northumbria Police Federation has said. The… read more →
POLICE constables are dealing with 16 more crimes each than they were five years ago, the College of Policing has said. There were on average 35 crimes for every PC… read more →
THE idea that there are extra police officers to help in times of crisis is a “pure fantasy”, the Police Federation of England and Wales Chair has said. John Apter… read more →
A BBC report which highlights the harsh reality that budget cuts are having on frontline policing should stand as a ‘stark reminder to government’, argues National Chair John Apter. The… read more →
NEW regulations aimed at shifting the misconduct process from ‘blame to learning’ won’t be introduced for the foreseeable future. Police Oracle reports that Brexit and ‘more pressing’ Government matters have… read more →
POLICE officers are not medical experts and should not be criticised for calling an ambulance when a member of the public has been hurt, Northumbria Police Federation says. Jim Gray,… read more →
A NEW campaign has been launched to help police officers better understand their basic rights and entitlements. The Police Federation’s ‘Did You Know?’ programme will focus on a key theme… read more →