Every year, police officers are asked how they feel. And since the coronavirus pandemic, their answer has been...
Episode
S4 Ep1 – It’s good to talk, especially if people want to listen
If you can communicate effectively, then engagement is more likely. Is that true? The Cheshire Police...
S3 Ep8 – Remembering Powelly, and the power of peer support in policing
How comforting is it to talk to somebody who empathises with the way you’re feeling? This episode explores the power...
S3 Ep7 – On lending a helping hand, with Nantwich Buddies
One of the ways Cheshire Police Federation connects to the communities that its members serve is by supporting good...
S3 Ep6 – Why fix what isn’t broken? With Dave Howard
Following a review this year, the Government has proposed that police officers suspected of gross misconduct...
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...