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THE POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES FEBRUARY 2022 POLICE
ROAD TO DANGER HOW SMART ARE SMART MOTORWAYS?
Fight for fairness Ché Donald on what to expect in 2022
History comes alive Kent’s new police museum opens
Strength in numbers The LGBTQ+ Network’s vital work
On the frontline Tom Gaymor’s powerful advocacy for police
REGULARS
06 Nick O’Time The lighter side of policing with Colin Whitlock
17 Catch up with a CAPLO Surrey’s Tom Arthur on the disciplinary process
35 Reps at work Meet two new reps, PC Lane and PC Patel
NEWS & FEATURES
05 The latest news A nationwide round-up
07 Road to Danger Police officers not to blame for road dangers
10 Mental health Standing by our members in tough times
12 Pensions
Comprehensive update on the latest pensions news
13 Under pressure A message from the PFEW Vice Chair
14 LGBTQ+ update Network benefits and progress with pardons
16 Marvellous Milly Remembering Milly
19 Professional development Plummeting promotions
21 World Cancer Day An inspiring young officer
22 Women in policing A proud history plus International Women’s Day celebrations
27 Evidence-based policing A catalyst for change
28 Policing perspectives Tom Gaymor’s powerful ride-outs
30 Police history A new museum for Kent
32 Inclusive policing Embracing neurodiversity
37 Campaign Tackling knife crime
38 Charity Gin sales for mental health charities
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