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We must give stronger sentencing if we are going to deter offenders from assaulting police officers, says Federation Chair

Police officers are leaving the service or are unable to work due to the physical and mental consequences of being assaulted, and judges and magistrates need to do more to deter offenders, Gloucestershire Police Federation’s Chairman has said. There…

Pay and Morale Survey

Every year, we invite our 122,000 members to take part in a pay and morale survey, giving them a chance to share their views and inform our work on pay and conditions, and general police morale. polfed.org/our-work/pay-and-morale/  …

Policing the wearing of face masks is too vast a job for already stretched officers, says Federation Chair

POLICING the wearing of face masks in shops is “simply far too vast a job for the police to be doing,” Gloucestershire Police Federation has said. From 24 July it became compulsory to wear a face mask or covering inside shops in England,…

“A 2.5% pay rise for police officers recognises the commitment of my colleagues over the past few months”

Police Officers in England and Wales will receive a 2.5% pay rise - to take effect from 1 September - 2020 after the Government accepted in full the recommendations of the Police Remuneration Review Body. The Police Federation of England…

Police Mutual’s Prize Draw – Win a £100 Home Shopping e-giftcard*

Police Mutual’s Prize Draw - Win a £100 Home Shopping e-giftcard* The latest prize draw from Police Mutual gives you the opportunity to win a £100 e-giftcard to spend in either Argos, M&S, B&Q or John Lewis*.  Prize draw closes…

The PAG Report & Treatment of Police Pensions upon Divorce

The report of the Pension Advisory Group (“PAG”), “a Guide to the Treatment of Pensions on Divorce” was published in July 2019. Three recent decisions by the Family Court concerning the divisions of pensions have all referenced the…

Chairman: Police Officers should be encouraged by managers to take their breaks

Police officers should be entitled to take their breaks to rest and recover from their highly stressful work, the Chairman of Gloucestershire Police Federation has said. Steve James said he was concerned by a new survey that revealed high levels…

Federation speaks out on disappointing increase in attacks on emergency service workers

Gloucestershire Police Federation has spoken out about the “disappointing” increase in attacks on officers after it emerged that assaults on emergency service workers have risen by almost a quarter. Provisional data from police forces…

Just launched – Free exclusive perks for Gloucestershire Polfed members

Gloucestershire Polfed members can now benefit from free exclusive access to over a thousand perks, discounts, and freebies from big-name brands and local businesses. The Gloucestershire perks platform, powered by PerkJam, covers all aspects…

Chairman Steve James: Jail sentences for Covid-19 assaults send the right message

Gloucestershire Police Officers are continuing to protect their communities despite many of them being subjected to ‘reprehensible’ COVID-19 related assaults. Since the crisis began a number of officers have been spat at or coughed on by…