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recognises the unnecessary burden of submitting full trial-ready files for pre- charge decision and asks for a legislative amendment to create an arrangement between the police service and the CPS for safe exchange of information, was discussed extensively on the floor of Parliament throughout this year. I am grateful to my colleagues across the country, especially our National Detectives’ Forum, who lobbied with MPs to put it on top of the Government’s policing agenda. While, currently, the Government remains non-committal, we will continue to push
for this urgent change as it will save police officers millions of hours and public funds in the long term. If the King’s Coronation was one of the
biggest policing operations undertaken in the history of our country, policing the protests and demonstrations during this year’s Remembrance Weekend was one which demanded highest levels of resilience. I am proud our colleagues ensured those participating in the events remained safe and upheld the law to the highest standards. I acknowledged attempts to politicise the fantastic work officers do day-in and
POLICE PODCAST A sneak peek into the next episodes
December sees more additions to our podcast library for you to download and listen via your mobile, tablet or computer. We are building on the episodes available so that it includes updates from our National Board and National Council but also from some of our partner organisations who are working hard to support police officers on a daily basis. One such example of this would be our podcast recorded in partnership with MetFriendly. We recognise that it is an expensive time of the year, and many people also use the beginning of
the upcoming New Year to tighten up financial plans. Our podcast features something for everyone when it comes to making financial plans for the future. Throughout December, we will also be
hearing from PFEW CEO Mukund Krishna on his role and day to day responsibilities, and about his work in implementing improvement and change within PFEW. In his words, “the POLICE podcast is a helpful way of sharing our plans and vision for the future. It allows us to go into more detail and it’s a great way for our members to keep up to date with the work we are doing.”
You can listen and subscribe to the podcast via most podcasting platforms. Simply search for POLICE: The Podcast from the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Email us at:
podcast@polfed.org if you would like to get involved or have a topic you would like us to cover.
day-out and cautioned politicians to keep policing free of politics and to respect operational independence which is a key pillar of UK policing. As we evolve to meet the changing demands and work hard towards making PFEW fit to support its members in any and every aspect, it’s vital we look after our wellbeing and that of family members. Please continue to support colleagues who are struggling, stay safe this festive season, and, on behalf of the National Board and the National Council, I wish you a happy and healthy 2024.
DATES FOR THE DIARY Upcoming events across England and Wales
of topics most important to you. The seminar provides a valuable opportunity to engage with delegates in the roads policing sector, share experiences, discuss best practice, and steer the direction of roads policing for many years to come.
30 JANUARY ROADS POLICING SEMINAR Our Roads Policing Seminar is taking place on Tuesday 30 January 2024 from 10am-3pm. Sponsored by Slater and Gordon, the virtual seminar will consist of several sessions, allowing you to dip in and out
17 AND 18 JANUARY DETECTIVES SEMINAR Our Detectives Seminar is taking place on 17 and 18 January 2024. Providing an opportunity to engage with delegates, the seminar will offer an opportunity to share experiences and best practice in the detectives’ arena. PFEW experts and external speakers will provide insights into key topics, including
PIP process, retention, recruitment and share case studies providing deeper insights into investigations. Further details and how to register for the above events can be found here:
www.polfed.org/events
UPCOMING AWARENESS DAYS: Dec 10 Human Rights Day Dec 11 International Mountain Day Dec 12 National Workplace Day of Remembrance Dec 18 International Migrants Day Dec 20 Festival of Winter Walks Jan 11 National Human Trafficking Awareness Day Jan 15 Brew Monday Jan 22- 28 Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Jan 27 Parent Mental Health Day
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