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THE POLICE FEDERATION OF ENGLAND AND WALES JUNE 2026 POLICE THE BLUE BLOODS


Officer safety Stop racism against police


Eyes in the sky History of British police aviation


Faith and policing Chaplaincy’s vital role


Paternity Rights vs entitlement


08 Behind the scenes A week in the life of a rep


10 Dates for the diary Upcoming events and webinars


FEATURES


26 Lookback Fascinating history of police aviation


37 Mortgage advice Insights from Quick Mortgages


38 Guest column Stop and search in n’hood policing


40 Paternity Full pay needed from day one


42 Charity Police Unity Tour returns


03 | POLICE | JUNE | 2026 26 MAIN FEATURE


12 Bravery Awards Meet this year’s nominees


NEWS 04 Copped Enough


Officers owed 820,000 rest days


06 Stop racism Tougher measure needed to protect officers


28 Legal advice Employment Tribunal or County Court?


30 Reps spotlight Celebrating 20 years as rep


34 Chaplaincy conference Championing chaplaincy


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