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NEWS
04 POLICE Podcast Our next episodes
04 Dates for the diary Upcoming events
05 #SimplifyDG6 A timely campaign
06 From the CEO’s desk Keeping members updated
AWARENESS
08 Stress Awareness Month Self-care in policing
10 International Women’s Day Helping women in policing
14 Inclusive policing Creating better outcomes
16 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Providing support and justice
17 Mental Health Awareness Week Campaigning for culture change
FEATURES THE POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES APRIL 2024 POLICE
MUTUAL AID POLICING
Elizabeth Emblem PFEW’s campaign pays off
From the CEO’s desk Keeping members updated
Chair Asks Bravery Awards 2024 judges
Blue Knights Biking for a cause
18 Pay and Morale Findings of our 2023 survey
20 Chair Asks Meet the judges - Police Bravery Awards 2024
24 Mutual Aid
Improving deployments 26 Good work
In gratitude of police officers
27 Reps spotlight Specials stepping up support
28 Specials spotlight Why are SC numbers falling
30 Lawyers’ panel Networking for member support
31 Look back History of police pay
32 Facial recognition Fighting crime with AI’s help
34 Northumbria Setting high standards 36 Elizabeth Emblem
Medal for Heroes campaign pays off
38 College of Policing Cyber safety for officers and staff
40 Policing methodology New age approach to solving crime
43 Ten Second Triage Accurate labelling for victim support
44 Blue Knights Motorcycling club for and by officers
46 COPS Winter Ball Fundraising for the fallen
47 Pawsome Pensions Caring for retired police dogs 48 Thin Blue Paw
Recognition for GMP officer and his dog
50 Police rugby England beat Scotland
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