Police Federation of England and Wales
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Proudly representing more than 145,000 rank and file officers across England and Wales. Account not 24/7. Contact: [email protected]
1/2🚨 46% of UK police officers have considered quitting their pension. 7% already have.
National Chair Tiff Lynch: “Up to 10,000 officers may already have stopped paying into their pensions just to get through the month. This is not sustainable.”
National Chair Tiff Lynch: “Up to 10,000 officers may already have stopped paying into their pensions just to get through the month. This is not sustainable.”
May 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
1/2🚨 46% of UK police officers have considered quitting their pension. 7% already have.
National Chair Tiff Lynch: “Up to 10,000 officers may already have stopped paying into their pensions just to get through the month. This is not sustainable.”
National Chair Tiff Lynch: “Up to 10,000 officers may already have stopped paying into their pensions just to get through the month. This is not sustainable.”
Only 6% of officers say response policing is working “very well.”
A system beyond breaking point.
Hear it in their own words.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
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Watch the full film👇
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#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
A system beyond breaking point.
Hear it in their own words.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
April 24, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Only 6% of officers say response policing is working “very well.”
A system beyond breaking point.
Hear it in their own words.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
A system beyond breaking point.
Hear it in their own words.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
Suicides. Stabbings. Mental health crises.
Officers face trauma every shift, with no time to recover.
This is the reality behind the uniform.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
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#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
Officers face trauma every shift, with no time to recover.
This is the reality behind the uniform.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
April 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Suicides. Stabbings. Mental health crises.
Officers face trauma every shift, with no time to recover.
This is the reality behind the uniform.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
Officers face trauma every shift, with no time to recover.
This is the reality behind the uniform.
✍️ Sign the digital picket line.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Watch the full film👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
#MyLastSet #CoppedEnough #ResponsePolicing
Our latest survey finds 91% officers are working in unsafe, understaffed teams.
They are routinely single-crewed and overstretched.
Watch the full film 👇
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They are routinely single-crewed and overstretched.
Watch the full film 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
April 24, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Our latest survey finds 91% officers are working in unsafe, understaffed teams.
They are routinely single-crewed and overstretched.
Watch the full film 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
They are routinely single-crewed and overstretched.
Watch the full film 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnT...
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In September 2025, Gavin Stephens, Chair of NPCC admitted: “We are asking too much of the people and the infrastructure we have.”
We are indeed. Officers have had rest days ignored for too long.
Hands Off Our Rest Days.
Join the #CoppedEnough campaign👇
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In September 2025, Gavin Stephens, Chair of NPCC admitted: “We are asking too much of the people and the infrastructure we have.”
We are indeed. Officers have had rest days ignored for too long.
Hands Off Our Rest Days.
Join the #CoppedEnough campaign👇
forms.office.com/Pages/Design...
March 30, 2026 at 11:08 AM
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In September 2025, Gavin Stephens, Chair of NPCC admitted: “We are asking too much of the people and the infrastructure we have.”
We are indeed. Officers have had rest days ignored for too long.
Hands Off Our Rest Days.
Join the #CoppedEnough campaign👇
forms.office.com/Pages/Design...
In September 2025, Gavin Stephens, Chair of NPCC admitted: “We are asking too much of the people and the infrastructure we have.”
We are indeed. Officers have had rest days ignored for too long.
Hands Off Our Rest Days.
Join the #CoppedEnough campaign👇
forms.office.com/Pages/Design...
Police officers have #CoppedEnough.
On Monday, following PFEW representation to ensure chief officers and ministers understand the importance of the issue, Lord Bailey re-tabled three Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill at the Report Stage.
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On Monday, following PFEW representation to ensure chief officers and ministers understand the importance of the issue, Lord Bailey re-tabled three Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill at the Report Stage.
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February 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Police officers have #CoppedEnough.
On Monday, following PFEW representation to ensure chief officers and ministers understand the importance of the issue, Lord Bailey re-tabled three Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill at the Report Stage.
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On Monday, following PFEW representation to ensure chief officers and ministers understand the importance of the issue, Lord Bailey re-tabled three Amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill at the Report Stage.
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Policing is at a turning point.
This year’s first edition of #POLICEMag examines the biggest reform in 200 years, alongside new data on officer suicides & misconduct, rising assaults, Taser use, workforce pressures and equality reform.
Read full mag👇
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This year’s first edition of #POLICEMag examines the biggest reform in 200 years, alongside new data on officer suicides & misconduct, rising assaults, Taser use, workforce pressures and equality reform.
Read full mag👇
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February 2026
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February 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Policing is at a turning point.
This year’s first edition of #POLICEMag examines the biggest reform in 200 years, alongside new data on officer suicides & misconduct, rising assaults, Taser use, workforce pressures and equality reform.
Read full mag👇
content.yudu.com/web/440a7/0A...
This year’s first edition of #POLICEMag examines the biggest reform in 200 years, alongside new data on officer suicides & misconduct, rising assaults, Taser use, workforce pressures and equality reform.
Read full mag👇
content.yudu.com/web/440a7/0A...
Snowdrifts taller than houses. Villages cut off. Officers battling elements to keep communities safe.
The winters of 1947 and 1962–63 were among Britain’s harshest.
#POLICEMag looks at the resilient officers who served through the “Ice Age winters”.
👉https://bit.ly/4q8diKC
The winters of 1947 and 1962–63 were among Britain’s harshest.
#POLICEMag looks at the resilient officers who served through the “Ice Age winters”.
👉https://bit.ly/4q8diKC
January 6, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Snowdrifts taller than houses. Villages cut off. Officers battling elements to keep communities safe.
The winters of 1947 and 1962–63 were among Britain’s harshest.
#POLICEMag looks at the resilient officers who served through the “Ice Age winters”.
👉https://bit.ly/4q8diKC
The winters of 1947 and 1962–63 were among Britain’s harshest.
#POLICEMag looks at the resilient officers who served through the “Ice Age winters”.
👉https://bit.ly/4q8diKC
This Christmas, we thank our members for their continued commitment and hard work.
While many spend time with loved ones, you remain dedicated to keeping the public safe throughout the holidays.
Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating🎄
While many spend time with loved ones, you remain dedicated to keeping the public safe throughout the holidays.
Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating🎄
December 25, 2025 at 8:11 AM
This Christmas, we thank our members for their continued commitment and hard work.
While many spend time with loved ones, you remain dedicated to keeping the public safe throughout the holidays.
Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating🎄
While many spend time with loved ones, you remain dedicated to keeping the public safe throughout the holidays.
Stay safe, and thank you for all that you do.
Merry Christmas to all of you celebrating🎄
[email protected] revealed at least 100 police officers & staff have died by suicide in three years. The real number is likely higher.
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
[email protected] revealed at least 100 police officers & staff have died by suicide in three years. The real number is likely higher.
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
Officers face relentless trauma, but support is inconsistent. Recording suicides must become mandatory.
#CoppedEnough #POLICEMag
🔗https://bit.ly/4pKa2Vk
(1/4) New analysis shows almost all police officers will enter the 40% tax band by 2031 due to frozen thresholds.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
December 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
(1/4) New analysis shows almost all police officers will enter the 40% tax band by 2031 due to frozen thresholds.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Constables will be impacted most, with pay progression increasingly absorbed by higher-rate tax.
Part two of our series in #POLICEMag highlights the rise of female leadership in policing.
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Part two of our series in #POLICEMag highlights the rise of female leadership in policing.
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
Eight branch chairs share candid reflections on their journeys, challenges and hopes for the future, showing how culture is shifting from within.
🔗https://bit.ly/4asOCYh
PC Sam O’Key has been honoured with the first-ever Naturewatch Foundation Challenge coin for her outstanding work fighting wildlife crime.
Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
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Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
bit.ly/4rvNut3
December 1, 2025 at 11:43 AM
PC Sam O’Key has been honoured with the first-ever Naturewatch Foundation Challenge coin for her outstanding work fighting wildlife crime.
Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
bit.ly/4rvNut3
Her meticulous investigations & relentless commitment to protecting vulnerable species set a benchmark for officers nationwide.
Read more👇
bit.ly/4rvNut3
New research shows 61% of police officers work through breaks & many have no proper place to rest or talk after traumatic incidents.
Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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November 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
New research shows 61% of police officers work through breaks & many have no proper place to rest or talk after traumatic incidents.
Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
content.yudu.com/web/440a7/0A...
Station closures and poor facilities are leaving officers isolated, fatigued and burnt out.
#CoppedEnough
Full article #POLICEMag👇
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As the 70th anniversary of the Cyprus Emergency nears, we remember the British police officers who served and died on duty.
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
November 25, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As the 70th anniversary of the Cyprus Emergency nears, we remember the British police officers who served and died on duty.
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
At the Old British Cemetery in Kyrenia, volunteers keep their memory alive. Their courage & sacrifice should never be forgotten.
Link to #POLICEMag in the comment section👇
Delegates at the recently concluded #AnnualConference2025 have spoken loud and clear in support of #CoppedEnough campaign!
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Delegates at the recently concluded #AnnualConference2025 have spoken loud and clear in support of #CoppedEnough campaign!
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
This wall of messages shows the strength of our collective voice calling for fairness and accountability.
Together we’ll keep pushing for change.
polfed.org/campaigns/co...
Latest use of force statistics show policing is becoming more dangerous, with over 812,000 incidents & an officer assaulted every 10 minutes.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Latest use of force statistics show policing is becoming more dangerous, with over 812,000 incidents & an officer assaulted every 10 minutes.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
Officers face rising violence & burnout.
Urgent action is needed to protect those who protect our communities.
Link to our full statement in the comments.
National Chair Tiff Lynch: "PCCs were an expensive experiment which has failed. The tens of millions of pounds they cost should instead be a down-payment for the sort of policing service this country and its police officers deserve."
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
November 13, 2025 at 12:47 PM
National Chair Tiff Lynch: "PCCs were an expensive experiment which has failed. The tens of millions of pounds they cost should instead be a down-payment for the sort of policing service this country and its police officers deserve."
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
#CoppedEnough
Read more here👇
www.polfed.org/news/latest-...
The October issue of POLICE is here bringing you powerful stories of leadership, loss, and a renewed call for change across UK policing.
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
October 2025
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October 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The October issue of POLICE is here bringing you powerful stories of leadership, loss, and a renewed call for change across UK policing.
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
Read it today 👇
#POLICEMag
This year’s Post Incident Procedure Seminar brought together police leaders, post incident managers and legal experts to strengthen how officers are supported after critical incidents.
A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
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A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
www.polfed.org/news-events/...
Post Incident Procedure Seminar A Huge Success
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October 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
This year’s Post Incident Procedure Seminar brought together police leaders, post incident managers and legal experts to strengthen how officers are supported after critical incidents.
A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
www.polfed.org/news-events/...
A great example of collaboration and care in policing.
Read more👇
www.polfed.org/news-events/...
(2/2) This is our journey of transformation — rebuilding trust, starting with you.
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(2/2) This is our journey of transformation — rebuilding trust, starting with you.
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
#OperationPeridot #OneFederation #PuttingMembersFirst
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
October 1, 2025 at 4:42 PM
(1/2) 🙏 Thank you for your service to communities across England and Wales.
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
We’re resetting our Federation through Operation Peridot: stronger support, a louder national voice, and more transparency in how we work. We’re putting our members first.
www.polfed.org/news/operati...
Today we stand shoulder to shoulder with the relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers, showing them that their sacrifice is not forgotten 🌹
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
September 28, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Today we stand shoulder to shoulder with the relatives, friends and colleagues of fallen officers, showing them that their sacrifice is not forgotten 🌹
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
#NationalPoliceMemorialDay
🚨 PIP Seminar 2025 🚨
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
September 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🚨 PIP Seminar 2025 🚨
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
Explore the journey of the Key Police Witness – the emotional toll, legal risks & the vital support needed.
With welfare & wellbeing at the heart of the process, this seminar offers essential insights for all.
⚠️ Limited spaces – register now:
pfewevents.org/post-inciden...
💡 Functional uniform is central to officers’ daily experience, yet just over half of respondents to the National Uniform and Equipment Survey say their uniform is not fit for purpose.
September 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
💡 Functional uniform is central to officers’ daily experience, yet just over half of respondents to the National Uniform and Equipment Survey say their uniform is not fit for purpose.