News

Federation Issue Guidance on Pension Challenge

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

A successful legal challenge to the 2015 Care Police Pension Scheme could initially benefit some officers but, in turn, be detrimental to others, according to the general secretary of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).

Andy Fittes has written an open letter to members setting out his concerns and has also issued a briefing document in response to the Pensions Challenge set up independently by a group of officers.

Force 'Needs Improvement' Says HMIC

Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Bedfordshire is one of eight forces across England and Wales found to be in the 'requires improvement' category in the latest HMIC PEEL inspections.

As part of its annual inspections into police efficiency, effectiveness and legitimacy (PEEL), HMIC's efficiency programme assessed how a force maximises the outcomes from its available resources.

Widow's Pension Campaign - No Widow Should Be Left Behind

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Home Secretary Theresa May announced on Monday that the widows of police officers who died in the line of duty will no longer lose their pensions if they re-marry or choose to co-habit. But those who have already re-married or moved in with a partner will not have them reinstated.

Police Federation’s National Detective Forum (PFNDF) Awards - For The Attention of Detectives Only

Thursday, 15 October 2015

A chance for all Detectives in Force to enter a competition to win £1,000 of holiday vouchers

Police Mutual are supporting the Police Federation’s National Detective Forum (PFNDF) Awards this year which will be held from 22-23 October at the Vale Resort, Glamorgan.