Following a review this year, the Government has proposed that police officers suspected of gross misconduct...
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S3 Ep5 – How to rate a pay offer with Jamie Thompson
Police officers have discovered that their pay will rise by seven per cent from September. It provides respite,...
S3 Ep4 – ‘Cops for Ukraine’ and for each other; why solidarity matters
Like most of us, PC Jim Clark watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a bystander from afar last year. In 2023,...
S3 Ep3 – Keep the faith; on regaining the public’s trust in policing
A new study claims trust in the police is fragile, with close to seven in 10 respondents believing the service has...
S3 Ep2 – On seeking support from sources that may not seem obvious
Can police officers learn about managing their mental health from colleagues who do similar jobs? The emergency...
S3 Ep1 – If morale is the state of mind, then policing has a problem
Results from the latest Pay and Morale Survey prompted the Police Federation of England and Wales to conclude that...
Episode 25 – On a year spent fighting for fairness, and plenty more besides
The way officers feel – about their jobs, how they’re portrayed, and who really appreciates them – has dominated...
Episode 24 – On protecting volunteers and hearing their voices, with Jamie Thompson
A campaign by the Police Federation of England and Wales for special constables to join its ranks resulted in a law...
Episode 23 – Managing money in a crisis: truths, tips and avoiding trouble
If close to half of police officers in Cheshire were worrying daily about money last winter, then how do they feel...