FROM THE CEO’S DESK PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST


PFEW CEO, Mukund Krishna, outlines plans to engage more with members and put them at the forefront of the Federation’s work


In July, police officers were recognised through the Police Bravery Awards, and we heard just some of their heroic acts including a team in Hampshire who detained someone carrying an explosive device, or officers in Kent who saved a woman suffering a mental health crisis from a fire. Everyday police officers risk facing dangerous situations and regrettably, this month’s article comes out after a series of sustained violent acts targeting officers. We know that you continue to work tirelessly, showing a huge amount of bravery, and we will do everything we can to support you. In the aftermath of this civil unrest, we remain extremely concerned about the safety of officers and our main priority is always to ensure that there is necessary protection for frontline, response and PSU officers. The Federation will always act in response to unacceptable violence to ensure officers feel supported in using lawful means to prevent further unrest, as well as having conversations with the government to arrange funding for


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rehabilitation. This is again a stark reminder that even when officers are praised for putting their bodies on the line to maintain order in the face of violent riots, they are not rewarded for it. The police service saw a disappointing increase in pay following the Pay Review Body


judge us on what we achieve for them - rebuilding trust takes time. We have already started to make progress in transforming the Federation - setting up an Independent Review to learn from the pensions challenge case and make recommendations about our future structure and governance. A panel of highly regarded experts in their fields was appointed and they have spent the last few weeks gathering evidence and meeting relevant parties. The panel is chaired by leading Trade Unionist Professor Mary Bousted alongside former Which? Chief Executive Mr. Peter Vicary-Smith, and former President of the Law Society of England and Wales Dr I. Stephanie Boyce. As well as meeting senior Federation figures, it is important that members have a voice. The panel will be visiting branches across England and Wales in the coming months and have also set up an email inbox for members to submit their views. We aim to be transparent throughout this process and will continue to provide updates. Putting members first also means


“As a Federation, our priority is on


protecting your interests - whether that’s on pay and conditions, standing up for officers’ rights, or forcefully defending the hard work of officers in England and Wales. ”


recommendation in July, make no mistake - this continued injustice will be raised at the highest levels within the new Labour government. As a Federation, our priority is on protecting your interests - whether that’s on pay and conditions, standing up for officers’ rights, or forcefully defending the hard work of officers in England and Wales. However, we know that actions speak louder than words and members will


leaving Leatherhead and coming to you. Over the coming months, I intend to spend more time meeting members and will be visiting more regions and branches over the next few months, while promoting these further in advance to allow more of you to come. Your voices are being


heard and will shape our priorities. Whether it is on negotiating a fair and binding pay arbitration framework [i.e., collective bargaining], resolving the


pension trap issues or the total reform of the PFEW, we will listen and we will act. As recent unfortunate events show, police officers continue to go above and beyond, putting themselves in danger to protect others. But our members also need to be protected across the board. It is imperative that the Federation is there for you, representing you at every opportunity, fighting for what you need and deserve.


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