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INSIDE... NEWS
05 Leave entitlements Guidance for reps
07 Top dog Bravery award for canine hero
08 Unforgotten sacrifices Honouring fallen officers
09 Social Samaritans Help is a call away
FEATURES
11 IOPC Training A better system for all
THE POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES AUGUST 2022 POLICE BRAVERY AWARDS THE 2022 POLICE WE SALUTE THE HEROES WHO GO ABOVE AND BEYOND
News Updates from across England and Wales
IOPC training Making the system fairer for all
Pride Flying the flag for LGBTQ+ equality
Lookback Former National Secretary Alex Duncan on his career
12 New reps Nagina Akhtar has big ambitions
14 The 2022 Bravery Awards Saluting the courage of amazing officers
26 LGBTQ+ equality Celebrating Pride
28 Our leaders Meet the new team
34 Government relations The unique nature of policing
36 Blues to beat the blues Meet the Blue Light Symphony Orchestra
38 Lookback National Secretary Alex Duncan retires from service
40 Medical retirement Supporting officers post-career
41 Marathon man Running for two worthy causes
42 Event Emergency Services Show returns
44 Charity
Lighting the way for police survivors 46 Wellbeing
Improving your sleep patterns 34 14 26
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