NEWS POLICE PODCAST Supporting British policing


From navigating pension reforms to keeping abreast of pay negotiations, the complexities of modern policing go far beyond the beat. The POLICE podcast, by the Police Federation of England and Wales, is fast becoming an essential listen for officers nationwide – shedding light on the topics that matter most to those serving on the front line. The POLICE podcast isn’t just information delivery; it’s a call for dialogue. With episodes available across major podcast platforms, members are encouraged to not only listen, but to shape future content. The


Police Federation invites listeners to suggest topics or share reflections via podcast@polfed.org, ensuring crucial issues don’t slip through the cracks. In a climate of change and challenge, the POLICE podcast stands out as both a guide and a platform for the UK police community – informative, engaging, and truly member-led.


You can listen to all the episodes of the POLICE podcast on most podcasting platforms. Simply search for POLICE: the Podcast from the Police Federation of England and Wales.


DATES FOR THE DIARY Upcoming events


20 MAY, 10 AM Police Pensions | Know Your Numbers The Police Federation is constantly asked for information around forecasts and this webinar will assist members calculate and check their own benefits.


During the session, we will cover:


• The commutation options available and how they differ


• How benefits are calculated across the police pension schemes


• How to use the NPCC calculator effectively


• Official forecasts and the timelines for making your pension choices


8 JUNE , 1PM Detectives | Insights Webinar | Professional Identity and Investigative Mindset This webinar is aimed at encouraging detectives to develop a deeper


understanding of themselves as a professional investigator and a person. It examines how a detective’s background and experiences influence the way they think and explores common cognitive shortcuts that can lead to dysfunctional thinking within investigations. It identifies strategies to help to maximise an investigative mindset in investigations. Finally, it explores leadership within policing, particularly focussing on embedding leadership behaviours at detective constable and detective sergeant ranks. It explores how individual behaviours as a professional investigator can foster and promote trust and confidence. It considers the influence of workplace culture and the use of role modelling to promulgate good practice. It will also briefly outline opportunities for personal and professional development through the University of Sunderland highlighting the MA in Investigative Management and the BA (Hons) Applied Investigation as well as a


range of short courses around witness or suspect interviewing, family liaison, firearms, RASSO investigations and SIO development.


26 JUNE, 9.30 AM Police Pensions | 2015 Care Police Pension Scheme This one-hour webinar will focus exclusively on the 2015 CARE Police Pension Scheme. Open to everyone who would like


to gain a deeper understanding of the current pension arrangements, as well as all the information available on our website: polfed.org/pensions


Pensions’ webinars do not offer financial advice. Members must not make financial decisions based on anything other than the official figures and professional financial advice.


We have more webinars planned on these and other policing topics. You can register for them by visiting pfewevents.org


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