Inspector Jim Gray, the Northumbria Police Federation Chair, has had 35 meetings with local MPs over the last 18 months as part of a campaign to enhance the voice of… read more →

THE Police Family gathered on Sunday to remember more than 4,000 police officers who have died on duty – and to support family members left behind. The Annual Care of… read more →

THERE has been plenty of debate about the Policing Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF) and lots of discussion about whether Police Officers need a degree to do their jobs. Of course… read more →

I’M looking forward to meeting the new Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, Cllr Kim McGuinness, who was recently elected into the role. I’ve written to her to congratulate her on… read more →

THERE have been 796 recorded assaults against Northumbria Police Officers over the past year, which is an increase of 173 compared to the previous year, according to the latest figures.… read more →

POLICING needs ‘profound and far-reaching reform’ or public safety will be put at risk, the latest HMICFRS report has warned. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor said police… read more →

THE Government has announced an action plan to improve the wellbeing of frontline officers, but it must become ‘a meaningful reality’ if officers are to benefit. The Home Office’s Front… read more →

THE Government wants to demonstrate its ‘respect and support’ for policing by launching a new police covenant and has backed plans for Special Constables to become members of the PFEW.… read more →

NEARLY 70% more police officers took time off for stress, depression or with PTSD symptoms last year compared to six years ago, worrying new figures show. Across the UK nearly… read more →

PLANS to provide better protection for police drivers when they are in pursuit and responding to 999 call outs have moved a step closer after it was revealed the public… read more →