Health and Safety


New approved body armour 'is lighter with more protection'
(05/04/23) The Federation's Wellbeing Lead, Belinda Goodwin, told Police Oracle that the 3rd Generation Body Armour has been approved and is urging forces to upgrade.

Red-flagging officers who are exposed to multiple trauma incidents
(10/03/23) The Federation's Wellbeing Lead says that forces should be monitoring the levels of trauma and incidents that officers are exposed to.

Policing backlash over "lack of respect" in Hancock messages
(03/03/23) Leaked WhatsApp messages sent during the pandemic suggest the then-Health Secretary referred to officers as "plod" who "got their marching orders".

Officers "leaving the service in their droves" warns Fed Chair
(11/01/23) The latest Pay and Morale survey has shown that 18% of respondents intend to resign either within two years or as soon as they can.