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But, officers elcome to the spring edition of our in the vast majority, they haven’t. Wmembers’ magazine. While the media has been quick to We offer clear and simple loans for the Police Family 06 Concerned about money? Help is Of course, given the current crisis, we jump on the times when some officers available have included a round-up of stories relating might have seemed over-zealous, I think 06 Let’s Talk Money: how to cope to coronavirus but, as this is a rapidly the public as a whole has realised the financially? changing situation, please keep up to date difficulties we have faced. What part of by visiting our new website at ‘stay at home’, do people sunbathing in Have you set your eyes on a relaxing holiday, or perhaps 06 Calls for tougher sentences on polfed.org/humber and our Facebook page. parks, cycling in large groups, holding you’re after a new car? We could help you finance it! We pride ‘coronavirus cough’ attacks There is no doubt that the spread of house parties or gathering for barbecues, ourselves on offering clear and simple loans for our members. 07 120 more officers to get Taser coronavirus has put pressure on policing. not understand? 08 New conduct regulations focus on As an emergency service, we are, of course, Police officers are doing their best to learning and development in the front-line of the nation’s response. In help protect the public by advising people Borrow up to £25,000 for a wide range of purposes the space of a weeks, like the rest of the when they appear to be flouting the 10 IOPC chief outlines progress country, we have had to adapt to Government guidance. As a last resort, 10 Time for review of legacy conduct Government restrictions and also police they are having to enforce the law. With our clear interest rates you can use our online loan cases new legislation. But, all the time, they are putting their Usually, when new laws are put in own health on the line and also risking calculator to see how much your repayments could be 11 Federation campaign puts focus on place, we have months and, in some cases, their family’s wellbeing. Thankfully, our mental health years to get to grips with them, we attend Force has been doing all it can to ensure 13 Federation calls for five per cent pay briefings, we get training, we get guidance they have the right protective equipment. Loans are assessed on affordability and our rise for officers on how to interpret their provisions. Stay safe, stay well. lending criteria, not just your credit score alone 13 Help shape a new Police Covenant 15 Team work recognised in bravery You can repay your loan directly from your payroll award nomination 15 Claim tax relief on your subs Pension discrimination 15 Spa prize winner Open an account for free and Members of public service pension schemes through the details of the technical apply for loans instantly 16 Your Federation officials and with relevant service will be automatically design elements of the proposals. workplace representatives entitled to the remedy to the unlawful age Detailed proposals will be published discrimination within the transitional later this year and will be subject to arrangements identified by the Court of public consultation. Appeal, it has been confirmed. The announcement follows the www.no1copperpot.com frontline Economic secretary to the Treasury John Government’s decision in July 2019 to is published by Humberside Police Federation. Glen announced in a Written Ministerial The articles published do not necessarily reflect take steps to remove the discrimination the views of the Humberside Police Federation. The Statement all relevant members will benefit retrospectively. editor reserves the right to reject or edit any material from the remedy to the discrimination, The Court of Appeal previously ruled submitted. regardless of whether they have made a the Government’s transitional protections Every care is taken to ensure that advertisements are claim. introduced for judges and firefighters accepted only from bona fide advertisers. The Police Federation cannot accept liability for losses incurred This means the remedy will apply to were discriminatory on the grounds of by any person as a result of a default on the part of every Police Federation of England and age. an advertiser. Wales (PFEW) member subject to the The announcement confirms PFEW’s All material is copyright and may not be reproduced discrimination and they will not have to previous communications and belief that without the express permission of the editor. bring a claim to ensure that their pension members who had been discriminated Contact us: receives the same treatment as those who against by the transitional arrangements Humberside Police Federation have already brought claims. would be entitled to the remedy without All loans are subject to status and our lending criteria. 1a Redland Drive Mr Glen said: “I would like to reassure the need to make a claim. Kirkella members that their pension entitlements This statement does not cover East Yorkshire are safe.” compensation for claims involving hurt Your savings are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to £85,000. HU10 7UE After ‘constructive engagement with feelings or for any other financial loss. You can hold a maximum of £40,000 with us across all saving accounts. Telephone: 01482 653480 trade unions, staff associations, public Further information about the remedy Email: [email protected] service employers and other stakeholders’, can be obtained from the update and FAQs Designed and produced by XPR (UK) Ltd the Government is continuing to work issued by PFEW at www.polfed.org Number One Police Credit Union Limited trading as No1 CopperPot Credit Union is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated www.xpruk.com by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 213301. For details visit http://www.fca.org.uk. 4 frontline Spring 2020 www.humberpolfed.co.uk Oscar Kilo: wellbeing Chief in plea service launches to the public COVID-19 hub

Humberside Chief Constable Lee Freeman. Humberside Chief Constable Lee Freeman asked the public to work with officers in an attempt to make enforcing the Government’s measures to stop the spread of coronavirus easier for all concerned. Since the Government’s announcement on new powers for forces to fine people who are making ‘non-essential journeys’, officers have been out on the streets passing on information to make the current situation as clear as possible. In a YouTube video, Mr Freeman said officers would be supporting their communities but told the public: “If you have to go out, stay six feet away from each other and I ask that you take these measures very seriously to support our NHS and save lives. We want to make our communities safe. he latest coronavirus guidance and unprecedented crisis and the situation is “Where we see people not complying, resources have been brought constantly moving and evolving. Oscar we will engage with them and explain what Ttogether in one place in an online Kilo is advising the National Police Chiefs’ is required and seek cooperation because hub by Oscar Kilo, the National Police Council response around workforce only by working together, can we protect Wellbeing Service. welfare and wellbeing and is providing each other.” Members can access a range of advice support to all forces by taking existing He added: “Enforcement is a last option, from the Government, the NHS and the Government guidance and translating it but it will be used if necessary. I believe World Health Organisation by visiting the into a policing context. everyone understands the gravity of the Covid-19 Coronavirus Hub. “It’s a really useful resource, and it’s situation and the risks on how our individual The hub also includes specific work to free. With so much going on and the behaviour can help reduce the spread of the support and guide forces through the landscape of public health and virus.” crisis and help them to communicate key Government advice evolving all the time, Humberside Police Federation chair Pete messages to officers and staff. we would encourage members to visit the Musgrave said: “All our officers would rather And there is also advice on self- Oscar Kilo hub for easy access to all not have to use any of the new powers that isolation, social-distancing in a public role available advice on the coronavirus.” have been introduced by the Government. If and coping with quarantine. Visit the Oscar Kilo Coronavirus Hub. we all work together and stay at home Humberside Police Federation chair The national Federation also has a unless absolutely necessary during these Pete Musgrave said: “We’re in an coronavirus section on its website. testing times, they won’t have to do so.” www.humberpolfed.co.uk frontline Spring 2020 5 Force Concerns raised about ‘doing its officer wellbeing The Federation’s national wellbeing lead has the coming months as they are warned that members could become repeatedly exposed to these traumatic mentally and physically overwhelmed by the scenes.” best’ with ongoing coronavirus crisis. Humberside Police Federation chair Belinda Goodwin said officers were Pete Musgrave urged members to speak facing an unprecedented challenge which out if they found themselves suffering PPE could have a long-term impact on their mentally, emotionally or financially wellbeing. during the crisis. The chair of Humberside Police Writing in a blog, Belinda said: “For some “It’s a tremendously challenging and Federation has welcomed efforts by the it may be easy to forget that behind the uncertain period for all of us, not least Force to ensure it gets PPE to officers. uniform they are mums, dads, sons and those members who are at the forefront Pete Musgrave was speaking after the daughters who are facing the same issues as of the response to this pandemic. They’re Federation’s national operational lead, people within their communities; whether doing an incredible job in often difficult Simon Kempton, gave evidence to the that being caring for vulnerable relatives or conditions. Parliamentary Home Affairs Select sadly being off ill themselves,” Belinda wrote “As a Federation, we’re working closely Committee and spoke of the need for in a blog post. with the Force and doing everything we officers across the UK to have the right “A combination of juggling family life and can to support members and to look after protection available when doing their paying the bills while working long, often 12- their welfare. If you are struggling with jobs. hour shifts, is a perfect storm for officers to mentally, physically or financially, please “I believe our Force is doing the best feel overwhelmed, mentally and physically don’t suffer in silence. Help is available for it can to get equipment to officers and torn.” members, and we can signpost you to staff; there seems to be a lot available She added: “As more people tragically organisations for support and advice. and I am told more is on its way,’’ says pass away from this virus, officers are also “And if you think one of your Pete, “I just hope other forces are now having to respond to more deaths. We are colleagues is struggling, then a word of able to up their game as it is vitally concerned about the long-lasting impact support could make all the difference.” important that officers have protective this will have on their mental wellbeing over Read Belinda’s blog. equipment so they can continue to serve their communities and also help support the NHS by ensuring the public sticks to the Government’s current restrictions on day to day life.” Addressing MPs, Simon Kempton also raised the issues of coronavirus testing for officers and told them that problems with domestic violence and child abuse are likely to be on the increase with people asked to stay indoors for several weeks. He said officers would need additional support during the outbreak as they respond to incidents in which people with coronavirus have died and concluded by explaining to MPs how difficult it was for forces across the country to deal with policing new legislation around the public’s restricted movements. “When I joined the service 20 years ago, I was never taught how to police a pandemic. Me and my colleagues are continuing to learn. We now have Community gets behind police officers consistent training and it’s working – but Officers have been grateful for the public’s outlets over the past few weeks including the messaging from the Government to support during the testing conditions posed Morrisons supermarket in which the public needs to be consistent as well,” by the COVID-19 crisis. kindly donated a box of goodies to thank the he said. Rainbows in windows and messages of emergency services for their hard work and “This isn’t business as usual, but our goodwill have lifted members as they dedication to keeping everyone safe. day job goes on alongside COVID-19 and continue to do their jobs on the front-line to Humberside Police Federation chair Pete we have got to do everything that we keep communities both safe and informed. Musgrave said: “In these ever-changing times, usually would – this increases burden on Every little gesture can make a difference officers are under more pressure than ever so colleagues.” and there have been plenty of those made goodwill messages and kind gestures really with little gifts of free food and drinks from have been well received.” 6 frontline Spring 2020 www.humberpolfed.co.uk Concerned about money? Let’s Talk Help is available Money: Police officers should seek support if they health and physical problems’ for officers how to cope run into financial difficulties during the and their families. coronavirus crisis, says Humberside Police “There’s no escaping the fact finances financially? Federation chair Pete Musgrave. will be stretched to breaking point and we’ll With the threat of the outbreak being all be placed under a new type of pressure Police Mutual very much financial, as well as physical, which none of us has ever experienced has produced a many families have seen their household before,” she explained. special edition income drastically reduced due to the loss of “As police officers, we cope with the of its ‘Let’s Talk a job or self-isolation. unimaginable every day. This though is a Money’ “We are fully aware that police officers brand new, unknown challenge which we’ll newsletters to face incredibly testing times at the moment face together and head-on as always. At this focus on coronavirus. with the financial uncertainty of the difficult time, there’s one piece of advice the Police Mutual originally launched the situation adding to the stresses and strains Federation can give members which will newsletters as part of the Police Federation of their role,” says Pete. have far-reaching consequences: please of England and Wales’ ongoing officer “But we want them to know they are not don’t bury your head in the sand and think wellbeing campaign. alone and that there are a range of this will just pass over.” The special edition gives an outline of organisations which can offer them help and Belinda added: “For many years the Government measures to help people advice during these difficult times. Federation has worked alongside business through the financial effects of the pandemic “Whether that help takes the form of a partners to offer member benefits and and includes a list of top tips for keeping loan, a mortgage holiday or some advice and discounts on a range of products. These your finances in check. support, I would urge officers to speak up if partners are now stepping up to the mark to It also offers suggestions for looking after they are struggling to make ends meet. help you with your finances and wellbeing.” your physical and mental health. There is plenty of support available for them Visit the national Federation’s Police Mutual is keen to support the to access.” coronavirus section at polfed.org for more police service during the current crisis and, in Belinda Goodwin, national wellbeing information or contact the Humberside addition to the newsletter, also gives access secretary for the Police Federation of England Police Federation office staff, full-time to a Care Line Service and a health and and Wales, has admitted the growing crisis officials or workplace representatives if you wellbeing e-portal. will bring ‘unprecedented financial, mental are worried about your finances. Read the newsletter. Calls for tougher sentences on ‘coronavirus cough’ attacks

Humberside Police Federation chair Pete are out there doing their job, protecting and any level. Musgrave has thrown his weight behind informing the public during the coronavirus “I have raised this serious issue of people calls for more stringent laws to be outbreak while putting others first. using the virus as a weapon or to cause fear introduced if people continue to ‘coronavirus “So, I find it very hard to comprehend with the this week – cough’ in officers’ faces. how some people can find it acceptable to suggesting there must be emergency There have been a number of incidents cough or spit at them in the current climate. legislation put into place if we see an nationwide in which police officers have It’s a disgrace. increase of these kind of incidents.” been coughed or spat at with the threat or “Our job is to protect those officers so He added: “Yes, there are offences already intent of passing on COVID-19 in the they can protect others and so we fully available, but they are generally minor and process. support John Apter’s views around the do not attract the level of seriousness they This has led to the Crown Prosecution introduction of tougher laws to offer a deserve. Service (CPS) threatening a charge of harsh deterrent to anyone thinking of doing “We need to see a strong response for common assault to those who do it. this again.” those who assault our 999 colleagues in this And the Police Federation of England John said: “Reports of a vile minority way - those dedicated men and women who and Wales (PFEW) has called for even more using the virus as a weapon against police are putting their lives on the line during this robust laws if the situation worsens with officers trying to keep them safe beggars crisis. national chair John Apter calling it a belief. Coughing and spitting, threatening “Until then, I will keep pushing this as an ‘disgusting act’. to spread COVID-19 to my colleagues is a issue because our emergency service workers In response to the attacks, Max Hill QC, disgusting act and must not be tolerated on deserve nothing less.” Director of Public Prosecutions, said he was ‘appalled’ and confirming that anyone who Officers are under enormous pressure at the minute as they threatens a key worker as they do their job occupy the thin blue line in some of the most testing conditions will be prosecuted. Pete said: “Officers are under enormous they will have ever faced. They are out there doing their job, pressure at the minute as they occupy the “protecting and informing the public during the coronavirus thin blue line in some of the most testing conditions they will have ever faced. They outbreak while putting others first. www.humberpolfed.co.uk frontline Spring 2020 7

120 more officers to get Taser

he Force has been given the funding it Humberside respondents said they wanted Home Secretary has listened and acted. It’s sought to give 120 more officers access to have access to Taser at all times but, at because of our lobbying that there will be Tto Taser. that time, only 20 per cent of them actually almost 8,000 more Tasers available for my The Police and Crime Commissioner had had that. colleagues, this can only be a good thing.” earlier this year submitted a bid for £99,000 “The same survey revealed that less than And he continued: “This was a unique of the £10 million ring-fenced funding for a third of Humberside Federation members opportunity for forces to secure extra the devices announced by the Government wanted all officers to be trained to be armed protections without shouldering the late last year and, along with 41 other forces at all times when on duty.” majority of the cost. I would have liked to across England and Wales, was successful in In bidding for a share of the £10 million have seen every penny of the £10m funding securing the amount it wanted. Two forces budgeted by the Government, Police and used to fund more Tasers. At a time when did not seek any of the money. Crime Commissioners across England and officer safety is dominating the headlines, I “The Police Federation has long been Wales sought a total of 7,923 Tasers at a cost am surprised that some forces chose not to calling on the Government to give forces the of £6.5m. The new money is intended to take advantage of this extra funding.” money they need to roll out Taser training to cover until March 2021. Home Secretary Priti Patel, announcing more officers and then equip them with Neither North Yorkshire or Staffordshire the allocations, said: “Our brave police these devices so, of course, we are pleased made a bid for funding. The lowest bid was officers put themselves in harm’s way to about this funding,” says Pete Musgrave, made by Gloucestershire (30) followed by protect us all and Taser is an important chair of Humberside Police Federation. Cleveland (48) and West Mercia and tactical option in potentially dangerous “Rarely a day goes by when we don’t hear Wiltshire (52 each). situations. of a police officer being injured while A total of £150,000 has been allocated to “This funding forms part of our carrying out their duties so it is critically support the training of Taser instructors commitment to ensure forces have the important that we ensure they have the with the remainder of the £10m being used powers, resources and tools they need to equipment they need to protect themselves to tackle serious violence and county lines keep themselves and the public safe.” and the public. Taser is part of that and drug gangs. A recent snap-shot poll conducted by regularly prevents officers – and the public John Apter, the national chair of the the national Federation suggested 89 per – being injured. Police Federation of England and Wales, has cent of officers would want to routinely “We know that officers want to be able welcomed the funding allocation. carry Taser after being given appropriate to carry Taser. In 2017, when the national He said: “I have campaigned for ring- training with nearly 97 per cent saying their Police Federation carried out a survey of all fenced funding for more colleagues to have colleagues should be allowed to carry the its members, more than 80 per cent of access to Taser and it’s refreshing that the devices. 8 frontline Spring 2020 www.humberpolfed.co.uk New conduct regs aim to promote learning and development

ew conduct and performance practice with their line manager if their disciplinary action, meaning conduct regulations aimed at changing the performance requires improvement, by proceedings will be only be triggered if the Nblame and punishment culture to discussing how the issue can be avoided in wrongdoing warrants at least a written one of learning and development came into the future, accepting what happened and warning, while low-level outcomes have effect on 1 February. then moving forward - instead of facing been removed. The new regulations provide officers punitive action for minor issues. The harsher outcomes are balanced by with the chance to undertake reflective There is also a higher threshold for the fact that more officers will be diverted away from the misconduct arena and only There needs to be a shift in mindset whereby forces serious matters will be escalated. Phill Matthews, the Federation’s national conduct and performance lead, said: “The are alive to the fact that mistakes, errors or poor Federation has spent many years lobbying for a culture change in police discipline - “ away from blame and punishment and working practice can be corrected and learned from - towards learning and performance. not just by the individual but by the whole service “There needs to be a shift in mindset whereby forces are alive to the fact that mistakes, errors or poor working practice can - and learnt from quickly. But culture change does not be corrected and learned from - not just by the individual but by the whole service - and happen overnight and we will need everyone’s backing learnt from quickly. But culture change does not happen overnight and we will need for this to work. everyone’s backing for this to work.” www.humberpolfed.co.uk frontline Spring 2020 9

Reflective Practice Review Process • You will be referred to the Performance Requires for reviewing officerImprovement and participating (PRI) and Reflective Practice processofficer by your line manager or PSD for underperformance • You will be referred to the Reflective Practice or conduct not amounting to misconduct or gross process by your line manager or PSD for misconduct underperformance or conduct not amounting to misconduct or gross misconduct

• You will ask the officer for their •account You must and be you notified may undertake in writing proportionate fact finding to satisfy yourself that• The you stages fully understandwill be explained the issues to you and that the matter is still suitable to be dealt• Youwith will by Reflectivegive an account Practice within five working days • You must be told either orally or in writing • If in the unlikely event during your• Be fact open, finding reflective you discover and consider that the what breach you iscould far • You will be invited to give an account within five more serious that it may justify formalhave done disciplinary better action you should stop your working days fact finding and refer the matter• Thisback isto about the AA learning not disciplinary proceedings • Be open, reflective and consider what you could have done better • This is about learning not disciplinary proceedings

• In all circumstances following your• A basicfact finding but proportionate you will need investigation to arrange a by your manager meeting with the officer concerned • Your line manager can, if they believe it would be helpful to the process, conduct a process of factfinding of the circumstances

• This discussion should be arranged• Your as soonmanager as practicable may refer and back be to a PSDconstructive for dialogue, reflecting on what happened,reassessment why, lessons If during learnt fact and finding actions substantial to prevent a recurrence new evidence comes to light which suggests • Learning points can be establishedmatter at this is stagemore for serious both thanthe officer had previously and the been • If during fact finding substantial new evidence organisation thought comes to light which suggests the matter is more serious than had previously been thought your manager may refer back to PSD for reassessment • The discussion should be as soon as practicable • Constructive dialogue • Reflection • The discussion should be as soon as practicable • Actions to put matters right if appropriate • Constructive dialogue • Learning points will be identified for both you and • Reflection the organisation • Actions to put matters right if appropriate • After the discussion stage you will need to write this all up to send to AA • Learning points may be identified for both you The report can include actions such as: AND the organisation • Management meetings • Mentoring • Shadowing other officers • Training The report can include actions such as: • Proportionate restorative action • Your written report will close the Reflective Practice process and should• Mediation • Management meetings/mediation • Learning action plan summarise the previous stages • Welfare referral • Shadowing/mentoring by other officers • Identifying the lessons learnt, remedial• Or no furtheractions actiontaken toif appropriatedate and, if appropriate, • Proportionate restorative action remedial actions still to be taken along with basic time scales • Training and learning action plan/PDR entry • Or no further action if appropriate

• Once your line manager submits the report that is the end of the matter and, apart from a review of • Once you are happy and have submittedany outstanding your report action that plans, is the youend canof the move on • Once your line manager submits the report that is matter and, apart from reviewing any outstanding action plans both, you and the the end of the matter and, apart from a review of officer can move on any outstanding action plans, you can move on

Disciplinary action outcomes under the new regulations starting with the least severe Misconduct meeting Phill has particularly welcomed this development. l A written warning - 18 months He explained: “We are massively encouraged the Home l Final written warning - two years. Office has acknowledged investigations should normally be Misconduct hearing dealt with within a 12-month period which is something we l Final written warning two to five years will continue to push for through our Time Limits campaign. l Reduction in rank in exceptional circumstances where the “Protracted, disproportionate investigations are hellish for rank was an issue officers and have ruined both the working and home lives of l Dismissal. some due to the enormous amount of stress and anguish they The new regulations also bring in other changes including are put through. opportunities for early review of allegations. This means that if “But there is still more work to be done and we will at any time before a meeting or hearing it appears the continue to work with the , chiefs, HMICFRS and allegation no longer meets the high threshold test for the Independent Office for Police Conduct to monitor how it’s disciplinary proceedings the matter can be reassessed and being implemented across forces, so our members are treated discontinued or moved into the Reflective Practice Review more fairly in the future.” Process All Federation conduct and performance liaison officers They also set time limits. If an investigation is not have been fully briefed and trained in the new regulations. completed in 12 months a report detailing why must be sent to Members with any concerns should contact the Federation the police and crime commissioner from the appropriate office. authority, and every six months after that detailing why there Home Office Guidance on how they should be interpreted has been a delay and what is still required. has now been published. 10 frontline Spring 2020 www.humberpolfed.co.uk IOPC chief outlines progress umberside Police Federation chair well as better scrutiny around any decision Pete Musgrave has once again making. Hstressed that it is in nobody’s Proposed actions included in the report interests to have long-standing police include: conduct investigations dragging on, and l A new streamlined investigation process insists IPCC legacy cases should be assessed for lower-risk cases, which has helped to to see if they should be closed off. reduce the average time it takes to He was responding to a new report by complete investigations. Michael Lockwood, the director general of l Engaging extensively with the the Independent Office for Police Conduct Federation and other staff associations (IOPC) on its efficiency, effectiveness and to develop a respectful relationship and profile. greater co-operation to action any Pete said: “We have long called for concerns. investigations to be completed within 12 l A multi-disciplinary Critical Case Panel, months of the allegation and will continue chaired by the director general, which to push for this through the national now oversees particularly complex or Michael Lockwood, director general of the Federation’s Time Limits campaign. high-risk cases to ensure cross- IOPC. “While we must continue to maintain organisational support and assurance maintaining and building on our relationship and to improve professional standards, there that work is properly resourced. with the IOPC to ensure the best outcomes must be consideration as to the welfare of l New opportunities for users to feedback for our members in the future. It’s officers and to the timeliness of and challenge the IOPC’s work, including encouraging to see Mr Lockwood investigations. the introduction of restorative practice acknowledge some of the IOPC’s “It’s not in the interests of the public, the debriefs, which will allow users to investigations have taken too long and that police service or individual officers for discuss any concerns directly with IOPC he’s looking to address it. investigations to drag on. They can have a staff. “That should include a focus on training huge impact on officers’ lives.” l An External Stakeholder Reference investigators – particularly around disclosure Mr Lockwood’s report was responding to Group, consisting of a range of statutory – and for all outstanding legacy cases to be a letter from the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, and non-statutory external urgently reviewed to establish if they can be asking him to provide a comprehensive plan stakeholders, to challenge and influence closed off sooner rather than later.” for delivering improvements in the work. Mr Lockwood said the report highlights timeliness and quality of investigations as Pete said: “We look forward to the significant progress the IOPC is making in its work to make a real difference to We have long called for investigations to be completed policing, operationally, organisationally and culturally. within 12 months of the allegation and will continue to “Our plans are ambitious, and we are push for this through the national Federation’s Time determined to bring about continued further “ improvements in our own work and across Limits campaign. broader policing practice,” he said. Time for review of legacy conduct cases All legacy conduct officers in limbo for almost seven years. had been in contact with Mr Briggs cases should be “This matter must be a catalyst for before his death should face criminal reviewed by the change and all long-running cases must now proceedings. Independent be reviewed with the same vigour before The IOPC pressed on with misconduct Office for Police they too come to hearings - particularly proceedings against the officers, Conduct (IOPC), outstanding legacy cases from the IPCC era.” directing their force to hold a gross according to the He added: “If ever there was a case that misconduct hearing due to have run Police Federation’s exampled the need for Time Limits on police from 7 February to 28 February. national conduct misconduct investigations, this is it.” But on 21 February, the IOPC lead. Phill also called for better disclosure announced it had rescinded its decision, Phill training for investigators. after the Federation had flagged Matthews was Leon Briggs (39) died in hospital on 4 numerous failings regarding the commenting after November 2013 after becoming ill at Luton disclosure process which meant the the IOPC withdrew Phill Matthews. Police Station where he had been detained officers could not be guaranteed a fair a direction to under the Mental Health Act. hearing. compel to hold a gross In March 2018 the Crown Prosecution You can find out more about the misconduct hearing following the death of Service decided none of the five police Federation’s Time Limits campaign at a man in custody which left five police officers and the one detention officer who www.polfed.org/campaigns/time-limits www.humberpolfed.co.uk frontline Spring 2020 11

Federation campaign puts focus on mental health

Officers’ mental health must be seen to look out for and also the support that is as important as their physical out there, through the Federation and other Owellbeing, according to Humberside organisations,” says Helen, “While we are Police Federation chair Pete Musgrave. seeing more people being open at mental Pete spoke out on the issue on the day ill-health there is still a stigma around it and that the national Federation launched a we need to break that down.” wellbeing campaign encouraging officers to Talking about the national campaign, talk about their mental health. Belinda Goodwin, the Federation’s national The campaign, called Hear ‘Man Up’, wellbeing committee secretary, said:“We Think ‘Man Down’, was launched to coincide want to get cops to talk to one another, it’s with Time To Talk Day on 6 February. as simple as that, and to take notice when “As a Federation, we have noticed a they see changes in any of their colleagues marked increase in the number of officers – not to ignore the signs, and worst of all tell who are showing signs of mental ill-health them to ‘man up’, ‘get over it’ or ‘pull and we are working with the Force and other themselves together’. The campaign will partners to make sure that we are doing all build awareness of what signs to look out for we can, not just to give people access to and signpost to where officers can get help if support but also to ensure that line they need it. managers and supervisors can recognise the “If we can just get our members and reps signs that someone may be struggling,” says to face any issues and seek help, then it can Pete. only be a good thing.” “We all have a part to play in this. We The campaign follows a study by the need to speak to colleagues, listen to what Federation’s research and policy support they are saying and act on any signs that department, which revealed the extent to they may be suffering from mental ill-health.” which officers are struggling with their Humberside Police Federation secretary mental wellbeing, Helen Collier has been on a mental health Officers are being encouraged to support first aid course and the Federation is working the campaign and to help promote the in partnership with the Force to provide a message that it’s okay to talk. Join in the number of these courses for sergeants and campaign on social media using the inspectors. hashtags #ManUpManDown and “We need to raise awareness of the signs #PoliceWelfare. 12 frontline Spring 2020 www.humberpolfed.co.uk

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Review Body (PRRB) in a joint submission by explains: “For too many years police Priti Patel made the announcement the Police Federation of England and Wales officers have been treated with contempt in a statement to Parliament, saying: and the Superintendents’ Association today. by government with their pay having “Our outstanding police deserve the “We need this pay rise to ensure the unique effectively been cut by 18 per cent in real upmost respect, support and recognition. role officers play in society is recognised but terms over the past decade. Brave officers put their lives on the line also to help with the current three-year plan to “And while we are starting to see every day to keep us safe, demonstrating recruit 20,000 officers across England and some positive moves from the new remarkable courage, sacrifice and public Wales,” says Pete Musgrave, chair of Government, ministers now need to duty. Humberside Police Federation. show they are serious about their “They face extraordinary pressure as “The results of the Federation’s pay and commitment to policing, by paying police they protect the people they tirelessly morale survey last year revealed that 70 per officers fairly for the uniquely challenging serve from terrorists, serious violence and cent of Humberside officers were dissatisfied job they do. exploitation. Their families too often fear with their overall remuneration package, “Some new recruits will be taking for their safety or are left to pick up the including basic pay and allowances, with 37 home just 15p an hour more than the pieces when something goes wrong. per cent saying they worried about the state basic living wage. This sticks in the throat “From day one, this Government has of their personal finances every day or when you hear Government ministers put our world-class police first and almost every day. say how much they support our police prioritised their wellbeing. We are “Around 10 per cent reported never or officers. Support needs to be more than determined to give our officers the almost never having enough money to cover kind words. enhanced support they need, so I have their essentials and this is totally “Over the past year we have seen accelerated work on this pledge to unacceptable. Police officers have enough on police officers undertaking extreme acts protect both them and their loved ones. their plate carrying out a demanding role in of bravery such as confronting terrorist Our commitment to ensuring our police which they run towards danger as others run to protect the public; and tragically we have the recognition they deserve is away without having to worry about making have also lost colleagues in the line of absolute, so this Covenant will be ends meet and we need the Government to duty. All of which highlight the risks enshrined in law. This will leave no room act on officer pay so that it reflects the police officers face every day. It truly is a for doubt, creating a statutory duty to do importance of the work they carry out.” job like no other.” more to support our police.” Other recommendations in the Last year, the Government Pete Musgrave, chair of Humberside submission to the independent pay review implemented the PRRB Police Federation, is urging all officers to body include: recommendations, having failed to do so take part in the consultation. l The introduction of a minimum starting the two previous years with officers “This consultation is an opportunity salary £24,177 receiving a 2.5 per cent pay rise on 1 to help shape what a Police Covenant will l The removal of the lowest two pay September 2019. look like. It is simple to fill out and asks points for constables to help recruitment A series of oral evidence sessions will for people’s views on the wording of the l The shortening of the constables’ and now take place and the PRRB is expected covenant and who it should apply to but sergeants’ pay scales so officers reach to make its final recommendation to the also asks questions around officer safety, the top faster, and Government in July, with any pay award health and wellbeing and the l The introduction of new top pay scale being effective from 1 September 2020. Government’s role in setting standards points for all ranks, to incentivise Read the full submission. for safety equipment. retention. “This is something that we have been wanting for some time and we need to get it right. It is your chance to have a say and shape the future of policing and it could make a difference for generations to come.” Take part in the survey. The consultation closes on 22 April. 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welve Humberside officers have been traditions of British policing,” says Helen containing the suspect until firearms nominated for the national Police Collier, secretary of Humberside Police officers arrived. TBravery Award after tackling a man Federation, “They put their lives on the line PC Daniel Higgins, PC Amy Edwards who was threatening customers with a meat to protect members of the public who were and PC Olivia Bailey were the next three cleaver and a drum of petrol. caught up in a horrifying incident. In officers on scene and helped create a The incident unfolded on 11 September nominating these 12 officers, we wanted to sterile area, keeping the public back. 2018 in the Barclays Bank and Santander show that, while each played a different role Firearms officers PC Michael Barratt branches in Hull city centre. in tackling this dangerous individual, they and PC Philip Stannard arrived soon Many calls were received from members worked together as a team and each one after and they both immediately ran of the public who were in the banks, played their part in bringing this incident to into Barclays to see the suspect trying extremely scared and fearful for their lives as a safe conclusion.” to set light to the petrol. They the man brandished the weapon and set The first officers to arrive at the scene discharged two fire extinguishers to light to the petrol he had poured in the were PC Robert Toyn and PC Joe Gorman who prevent ignition. PC Barratt then buildings. ran into Barclays without hesitation. PC deployed his Taser as the defendant The officers involved in arresting him Gorman drew his Taser, but was directed not was running towards him, trying to have been put forward for the awards, which to discharge it by PC Toyn because of the stop him. will be held in London in July, by Humberside petrol on the floor. PC Stannard, PC Toyn, PC Gorman, Police Federation. They took control of the situation, PC Higgins, PC Edwards and PC Neil “These officers acted in the finest pushing the crowd away from the bank and House then chased the suspect through the interchange where firearms units were then able to stop him. PC Jim These officers acted in the finest traditions of British Charlesworth and PC Dan Goulden deployed baton rounds and PC Dan “Now the policing. They put their lives on the line to protect Hermann then deployed Taser. PC Rich Ellis helped detain the man. pressure’s gone, “members of the public who were caught up in a Ahmad Mohammed (25) from Innsworth Garth, Bransholme was charged with attempted robbery, arson I can get back to horrifying incident. In nominating these 12 officers, we with intent to endanger life, three counts of possession of a bladed article, wanted to show that, while each played a different role affray, criminal damage and threats to my police work.” commit criminal damage in relation to in tackling this dangerous individual, they worked the incident. He was given a hospital You never know when you’re going to need order. legal advice. 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