The new bump caps issued to Gloucestershire Police officers are a more modern, more protective and more cost-effective addition to the police uniform, the Federation has said. The baseball-style caps, that replaced the flat caps this summer are a welcome addition, said Mike Harrison, Federation Chair. The unisex caps have been controversial, with some detractors […]
The Police Family gathered on Sunday to remember more than 4,000 police officers who have died on duty – and to support family members left behind. The Annual Care of Police Survivors Service of Remembrance took place at the National Memorial Arboretum in horrendous weather conditions – but that did not stop the service being […]
Requiring all police officers to have a degree will see the service missing out on vast areas of experience and closing the door on people who could make excellent police officers, Gloucestershire Police Federation has warned. In line with national changes, from January, the Police Education Qualifications Framework will be introduced to take over the […]
The announcement of a 2.5% pay rise for police officers is a “step in the right direction”, according to Gloucestershire Police Federation. The Home Office announced today (22 July) that it will accept in full the recommendations of the Police Pay and Remuneration Body (PRRB). This is the first time in three years the PRRB’s […]
A Gloucestershire Police officer who rescued an elderly couple and their dog from a house fire has been to Downing Street as part of The National Police Bravery Awards. DI Wayne Usher said “I’m really excited, it was a real surprise when the Federation informed me of the nomination and my wife and I are […]
Police Federation officials representing officers from across England and Wales – our National Board and National Council – have met over the past two days to discuss important issues affecting our members, and top of that list has been pensions. Much has been said to the Police Federation of England and Wales, and to local […]
The Home Office’s Front Line Review, which was announced by the Home Secretary Sajid Javid at the Police Federation’s National Conference last year, was designed to get views and opinions directly from front line officers and staff. Launched today (10 July) the Review makes six recommendations which are aimed at improving the wellbeing of frontline […]
A lot of promises to restock police officer numbers are being made by the Conservative Party leadership candidates. But for Gloucestershire Police Federation, it’s a case of seeing is believing. Front runner Boris Johnson has vowed to find 20,000 more officers for the national force while Jeremy Hunt has gone on record to say he […]
Up to 70% more officers are taking more time off work due to work-related stress, anxiety and PTSD symptoms says Gloucestershire Police Federation Chairman Mike Harrison. A recent FOI revealed that police officers taking sick leave for the aforementioned conditions has risen by almost 10% in the past year alone. Across the UK, over 10,000 […]
A Gloucestershire Police officer who rescued an elderly couple and their dog from a house fire has been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards. Detective Inspector Wayne Usher was off duty and was out running near his home in Cheltenham back in January when he came across a property billowing fire and smoke. He […]
Gloucestershire Police Federation support new bump caps as a practical alternative to flat capsAugust 6, 2019 - 1:57 pm
COPS2019: Police family gather to remember fallen officersJuly 29, 2019 - 10:50 am
Requiring police officers to have degrees will ‘shut the door’ on fantastic police officers, says Fed ChairJuly 24, 2019 - 7:47 am
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