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Editor-in-chief: Stavan Desai The Police Federation Federation House


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THE POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES AUGUST 2025


POLICE Saluting


the Bravest ofthe Brave


Copped Enough Thousands of officers in second jobs


Police Unity Tour £240,000 fund raised


Female Power PFEW’s new female leaders


Lookback 7/7 – Twenty years on


NEWS


04 Copped Enough Officers forced into second jobs 06 Naloxone Debate


PFEW presses for clear guidance


07 POLICE Podcast Listen to the latest episodes


07 Dates for the Diary Upcoming events and awareness days


08 Police Unity Tour Honouring our fallen officers


FEATURES


12 Expert Opinion Transforming policing through tech


14 Mental Health Outstanding contribution to women in policing


17 Police Bravery Awards 2025 Saluting the bravest of brave


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34 PFEW’s Female Leadership A cultural shift for the organisation


38 Mortgage Advice Insights from Quick Mortgages


40 Lookback Remembering 7/7 bombings


44 Guest Column Tackling VAWG


50 Reps Spotlight Two officers, one shared mission


54 Our Four-Legged Heroes Pensions for retired police dogs


03 | POLICE | AUGUST | 2025 17 38 INSIDE...


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