REPS SPOTLIGHT
BREAKING BARRIERS
As the first female Chair of Staffordshire Police Federation, Samantha Jackson, shares with POLICE her vision for a fairer, inclusive Federation, bringing a fresh perspective and a commitment to supporting officers
POLICE (P): Congratulations on your new role. What inspired you to take on this position as branch chair? Samantha Jackson (SJ): Thank you! The position of Branch Chair has always interested me since I became a workplace representative approximately four years ago. As the spokesperson for the branch and the membership, I saw this as a great role to engage with local MPs, forces, and other key stakeholders to drive forward the views of the membership and fight for a fair and inclusive workplace. P: Tell us about yourself and your background. SJ: Hello, my name is Samantha Jackson, and I am the new chair of Staffordshire Police Federation. I am 33 years old and live with my two pet cats in a small village in Staffordshire. Originally from West Bromwich, I was raised by both of my parents along with an older brother. Naturally, I support my local football team, West Bromwich Albion (boing boing). When I am not at work, I enjoy cycling, listening to music, and socialising with friends.
P: Tell us about your policing background and your journey in policing that led you to the Police Federation.
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SJ: My mother previously worked in a regional leadership role within His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunal Service, and I spent a lot of my youth undertaking work experience with her. She is a very strong and confident woman, watching her progress through a career in the criminal justice service helped shape the
person I am today. Working within the criminal justice
service from a young age, I became interested in the process and quickly decided that I wanted a career in this area. I joined Staffordshire Police in 2012 as a special constable, and after a few years of volunteering, I realised policing
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