Derbyshire Police Federation

22/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 🎅

👉 From branch chair Lisa Flanagan and the Derbyshire Police Federation team...

On behalf of Derbyshire Police Federation, a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all of our members and their families.

I’d like to thank you all for you hard work and dedication throughout the past year.

Once again, members have faced significant challenges, and have risen to them with commitment and resilience.

Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and you should be immensely proud of the vital work you do every day to keep our communities safe.

I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to your families and loved ones. Their understanding and unwavering support is vital in enabling you to serve, particularly during times when the demands of policing impact home life.

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28/11/2025

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19/11/2025

2026 SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES CONFIRMED FOLLOWING CONFERENCE VOTE

Delegates at the Federation’s national conference have voted to introduce a £2 per month increase in member subscriptions from 1 January 2026. This will take the gross monthly rate from £24.31 to £26.31.

In addition, the current student officer 50 per cent discount will end, meaning that, from 1 January 2026, all new members joining the Federation will contribute at a single standard rate from their first day of membership. There will be no change to the rate for current student officers.

Motions proposing the subscription fee increase and ending the student officer discount passed with heavy majorities after voting at the Federation’s AGM on 18 November.

We know cost of living pressures continue to bite, and no one welcomes paying more. But maintaining the current rate is no longer sustainable if we are to protect, represent and support members in the way they expect and deserve.

Subscriptions have only risen twice in the past decade. In that time, we’ve absorbed rising costs, delivered more than £1 million in annual savings through restructuring, and continued to secure significant outcomes for members.

Demand for our legal and welfare support continues to grow rapidly. Case volumes have risen by almost a third in three years, and this year alone we’ve secured more than £41 million in compensation for members. The cost of expert legal representation and specialist welfare services continues to increase at a pace.

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19/11/2025

📊 CONFERENCE: FORCES URGED TO RECORD ALL POLICE SUICIDES

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has called for the mandatory recording of all police officer su***des and attempted su***des.

PFEW said the lack of official data meant policing had ‘no real understanding’ of the scale of the crisis facing its workforce.

The appeal came during an emotive session on day two of the Federation’s annual conference at the NEC in Birmingham.

The panel warned that the lack of consistent data collection was preventing policing from understanding and confronting the issue of officer su***de and attempted su***de.

The Federation recently worked with its local branches to try to build a picture of the numbers of officer su***des and attempted su***des.

Conference was told that while two of the country’s largest forces could not supply their branches with figures, PFEW found that 56 officers across England and Wales took their own lives between 2021 and 2024.

Of those, 34 were under criminal or misconduct investigation at the time of their death, conference was told.

In the same period, a further 120 officers reported suicidal thoughts or attempts, 71 of whom were under investigation.

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18/11/2025

🗣 'PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING REQUIRED' TO IMPROVE STANDARDS

Following Tiff Lynch’s opening address at this year’s annual Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) conference, delegates heard an equally powerful call for action from John Partington (pictured), who spoke of the urgent need for reform across policing pay, conditions of service, recruitment standards, and officer protection.

Addressing colleagues, the PFEW secretary emphasised that policing now requires a louder, unified voice to advocate for fairness, transparency, and the long-overdue recognition of the responsibilities carried by officers across England and Wales.

John explained that over the past year, the Federation has made significant progress toward greater transparency and member engagement. For the first time, members received full sight of the final pay offer before a decision was made - a change the Federation described as ‘how it should be: a two-way conversation, not a closed-door process’.

He said that evidence and advocacy presented by the Federation contributed to a 4.2 per cent pay rise, increases to allowances, improved overnight and hardship payments, and a commitment to address critical issues such as compensation for extra hours worked, shift disturbance, and detective burden.

Later on, John discussed the urgent need for comprehensive, standardised psychological testing for all police recruits across England and Wales.

Day one also included discussions on pay and conditions, supporting officers’ families, and a keynote speech and Q&A with PFEW chief executive Mukund Krishna.

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18/11/2025

🎤 COPPED ENOUGH CAMPAIGN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS PFEW CAMPAIGN OPENS

The chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) says Copped Enough has returned ‘policing to the centre of the national conversation’.

Tiff Lynch opened day one of PFEW’s annual conference with a focus on the achievements of the opening 12 months of the high-profile campaign.

She hailed the campaign’s first year as a turning point in the discussions about policing, pay, and officer welfare.

She said: “One year ago, we said ‘enough is enough’.

“We told the country that police officers deserve fair pay and respect – and the people have listened.

“Copped Enough has become more than a campaign. It’s a movement.

“It's put policing back at the centre of the national conversation.

“And it's United, our members are reminded the public that behind every uniform is a person who deserves to be valued.”

Copped Enough was launched to highlight stagnant police pay, mounting workloads, declining morale, and the recruitment and retention crisis.

A video was played at conference in which Brian Booth, deputy national chair, highlighted the successes of year one of Copped Enough.

Brian said the campaign, backed by the collective voice of 145,000 members, was gaining significant political traction.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Kax5cH

15/11/2025

We are reaching out with heavy hearts to share news about someone who has spent his life protecting and serving others. As some reading this will know, Steve, a dedicated police officer, a deeply loved member of our policing community, and a strength to our Federation, has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Terminal brain cancer.

If Steve has touched your life — through his service, his kindness, or simply by being the incredible person he is — we invite you to join us in lifting him and his family up now.

Thank you for standing with Steve, just as he has stood with all of us. Your generosity, love, and support at this time, mean more than words can express.

Supporting Steve and His Family During an Unimaginably Difficult Time We are reaching out with heavy heart… Laura Molloy needs your support for Steve Reid

13/11/2025

📝 STATEMENT

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles will be abolished, the Home Office will announce today.

They will be replaced by mayors, their deputies or by police and crime boards in 2028, to coincide with the next slate of elections.

Reacting to the announcement, chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) Tiff Lynch said: “We welcome this announcement and look forward to helping shape whatever accountability structures replace directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners."

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08/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday: A Time to Honor and Reflect.

As the nation pauses this weekend for Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Across cities, towns, and villages, people will gather in silence to remember those who gave their lives in conflict — and those who continue to serve today, often in the face of great danger.

For us in policing, remembrance holds a deeply personal meaning. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces, bound by shared values of duty, courage, and service. Many of our colleagues, past and present, have served in the military, carrying forward the same spirit of dedication into their roles within the police family.

As we wear our poppies and bow our heads, we remember not only those who fell on distant battlefields, but also those within our own ranks who have died while protecting others. Their legacy reminds us daily of the importance of compassion, integrity, and commitment to the communities we serve.

At 11am on Sunday, as the bugle sounds and the silence falls, we will remember them — the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and police officers who gave everything for others.

We honour their memory not just in our silence, but through our continued service, our acts of kindness, and our determination to uphold the peace they fought so hard to secure.

We will remember them.

30/09/2025

🕯 MEMORIAL SERVICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS

The National Police Memorial Day service provides a fitting tribute to fallen officers and honours their memory, says the chair of Derbyshire Police Federation.

Lisa Flanagan attended yesterday’s service at Coventry Cathedral with workplace representative Special Sergeant Gary Saunders and said she found it very moving.

“While the service honours our fallen colleagues, it also allows the police service to come together with the loved ones those officers have left behind and show them our support, while also demonstrating that their sacrifice is not forgotten,” says Lisa.

“I was honoured to represent the branch and Derbyshire Federation members at the service. The cathedral was packed with officers of all ranks and from across the UK and further afield as well as politicians, including the new Home Secretary and policing minister, civic leaders and other policing stakeholders."

Gary, who has been volunteering as a Special for eight years, added: “I jumped at the chance to come to the event.

“I think it’s very important that we pay tribute and remember our fallen colleagues, whether they are regular officers or Specials - it’s equally as important, we all play a vital role in policing."

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19/08/2025

🕯 IN MEMORY

Two officers from the Force who died in an on-duty car accident are today remembered by Derbyshire Police Federation.

DC Gary Freeman, 36, and DC Anthony Thornley, 31, were on CID duty when the car they were in was in collision with a lorry as they travelled between Marehay and Denby Pottery on 19 August 1994.

Lisa Flanagan, chair of Derbyshire Police Federation, said: “To lose an officer is always felt across the Force, but this incident was particularly tragic since we lost two colleagues.

“Our thoughts today are with the loved ones Gary and Anthony left behind.

“But we also remember them both and the service they gave to the Force and the people of Derbyshire.”