THE CHAIR ANSWERS
SPOTLIGHT ON TRANSPARENCY AND REMUNERATION
Deputy National Chair Tiff Lynch answers members’ questions on big issues, such as pay, overtime, and police accountability
Are there any plans to attempt to get our pay to match inflation? We have called for a 17 per cent pay increase after research by the independent think tank Social Market Foundation was published. This highlighted a 17 per cent decline in police pay since 2000. The report showed that police pay is an outlier among other protective services workers and the public sector. This is likely to be linked to the restrictions on police officers’ right to strike, which puts them at a distinct disadvantage to other workers, including other emergency service workers. Officers deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, and that begins with a significant uplift in pay, and improved conditions. We will continue to campaign
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until a fair pay award is given. Decisions around next actions will be discussed and taken collectively with the National Council.
Is there any further consideration about making representations to allow
seek changes in police regulations to adequately compensate officers, taking into consideration their wellbeing.
“PFEW has worked hard over the years to change the narrative that being assaulted is never part of the job”
inspecting ranks to earn overtime in certain situations? As part of our national initiative, we will be reaching out to inspectors and chief inspectors across England and Wales to seek their views on the regulations affecting their ranks. This will inform our approach to the Home Office to
How does the Federation plan to address concerns about police accountability and transparency in light of recent negative media reports? We know public confidence in the police has been shaken, and this, understandably, would have been exacerbated by recent events. We want
the very best for the police service, our colleagues, and members of the public, and will continue to work with chiefs to reflect and act on the findings of Baroness Casey’s report, as well as the plethora of wider national issues. The impact goes beyond just the Metropolitan Police Service.
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