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15 REGULARS 06


07 41


The Chair Asks John Apter speaks


to former Met officer John Sutherland about officers’ mental health and wellbeing


Nick O’Time: Cartoonist Colin Whittock’s


creative take on policing


Policing with a difference West Yorkshire PC


Dharmesh Mistry’s work with Hindu communities


Police Bravery Award 2021 winners


NEWS & FEATURES


04 05


10


Latest news: A round up


COP26 Federation lobbies for


fairer mutual aid payments


Seasonal messages: Federation leaders and


Home Secretary share their thoughts


25 29


Blue Light Package: Duke of Cambridge


launches new mental health initiative


Women’s Network: Successful seminar at


Leatherhead 34


Rest in peace, Matt: Remembering Matt


Ratana INSIDE... 13


Promoting inclusivity


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