WHEN terrorists attack, there are no “extra police officers” to call on. That was the message from Ch Supt Gavin Thomas, President of the Superintendents’ Association in a speech at… read more →

“You are skilled at helping people in extreme distress – so you should be looked after just as much.” The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, spoke on 5 September at… read more →

CONGRATULATIONS to PC Sarah Currie, PC Michael Otterson and Sgt Elliott Richardson, who have been named as winners of the 2017 National Police Bravery Awards. They were lured into a trap… read more →

THE Government must stop and rethink cuts to police budgets if it is to keep the public safe, Northumbria Police Federation has warned. In the first issue of Northumbria Fed… read more →

POLICE officers’ pay must be increased to reflect the pressure they are facing from all sides, Northumbria Police Federation has said. Officers at the force are under pressure from falling… read more →

NORTHUMBRIA Police Federation is dealing with an increased number of officers taking time off through work-related mental health issues and stress, it has been revealed. In the year ending in… read more →

ALL Northumbria Police officers should have access to Taser if they want it, the force’s Federation has said. The force is looking to increase the number of Tasers available to… read more →

THE police service does not need routine arming to fight terrorism, Northumbria Police Federation has said, in response to recent calls for more guns on the beat. Following the attacks… read more →

DIRECT entry detectives would be an unwelcome addition to policing in Northumbria, the force’s Federation has warned. Jim Gray, Northumbria Federation Chairman, was talking after recruitment began at the Met… read more →

THE two police officers who were badly injured in the London Bridge attacks have been praised for their immensely brave actions. The family of PC Charlie Guenigault – the off-duty… read more →