Federation chairman reacts to Spring Budget

The Government must stick to its pledge to protect police budgets, says the national chairman of the Police Federation.

Steve White was speaking after yesterday’s Spring Budget in which Chancellor Philip Hammond outlined the need to better protect public services.

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HMIC Rating Unfair

HMIC’s decision to rate the Force as ‘requiring improvement’ is unfair and does not reflect its performance, says Jim Mallen, chairman of Bedfordshire Police Federation.

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IPCC proposes officer separation

Officers must be separated after a death or serious injury incident, according to new Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) guidance.

The proposals have been criticised by the Police Federation of England and Wales, which claims the move is perceived by many as an inference of guilt.

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Stress is taking its toll on officers

Rank and file police officers in Bedfordshire are severely affected by the stress of the job, with many suffering from poor psychological wellbeing.

This is the reality that came out following further analysis on results from a survey into police officer demand, capacity and welfare conducted by the Police Federation of England and Wales last year.

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