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South Wales Police Federation www.swpf.org South Wales Focus Spring 2020 We will weather this storm By Steve Treharne The public now understands and supports Chair of South us like never before, with confidence in our Wales Police ability to police remaining consistently Contact us: Federation high. For general divisional enquiries, please first contact In this crisis, we will again step up to your divisional Federation representative as the staff at the office are unable to deal with divisional We are in a the plate and deliver, just like we always do. issues. situation we have We will have to do things differently. This You can contact the Federation office as follows: not faced before, may be uncomfortable for a time, however, Write to: these are we have to do so. How we do this, and how Federation Office unprecedented effective the police service is, will be shaped Pencoed Police House, Heol y Groes, times and, as by our leaders. Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5PE human beings, we Good and bad leadership will be hugely Telephone: are consumed by a huge array of emotions amplified during this time. It’s what our 01656 869900 and concerns. We will weather this storm leaders do now by their actions (or not) to Or you can email us as follows: and emerge into the light. look after our people that will define [email protected] There will be testing times for us all but careers. I want to reflect upon the qualities we Many of you have reached out with your For other matters, please contact: Steve Treharne, chair possess as police officers and what concerns and the difficulties you are facing. [email protected] illuminates us as a shining beacon for good. We expect our leaders to listen and work Internal 21-763 We are the police service, the best police with you to find a solution that can work for service in the world. all. There has to be flexibility on both sides Clare Biddlecombe, secretary and equality lead Our greatness comes from the people in finding that common goal. [email protected] that we are, our commitment, values and Internal 21-760 I would urge you to have conversations stubbornness to get the job done in the with your supervisors and managers where Danny Ahearn, case adviser most trying of circumstances. We join with you are experiencing difficulties. Work with [email protected] Internal 21-764 an intent to make a real difference to our them to see if any solution can be found. (Discipline/UPP) communities, to make this a safer place to Often there will be solutions, and these will live for our families, friends and wider be easier to achieve when there is the desire Darran Fenton, health and safety lead [email protected] communities, to protect our vulnerable and on both sides. bring forward the bad people in society to As your Federation, we are here to Kay Bennett, general manager face their justice. support you, now and in the future. We are [email protected] Our qualities have never been more working extremely closely with the Force to Internal 21-762 needed than now. But our ability to keep on look after your health and welfare and our (Flint House/Group Insurance Scheme) delivering can only be accomplished if we voice (your voice) is being listened to. More information about the Federation, regulations all look after each other. It is our duty to do Please continue to raise any matters of and latest news items can be found at www.swpf.org this first and foremost. Then, and only then, concern that you are experiencing at this we are able to effectively look after extremely difficult time and we will everyone else. continue to flag up these issues at the Policing has been through some highest levels. incredibly difficult times over the years, I am convinced that we will come out of Every care is taken to ensure that advertisements are only accepted notably since 2010 and the onslaught of this crisis stronger, with a greater bond to from bona fide advertisers. The Police Federation cannot accept the financial cuts we have had to endure. liability incurred by any person as a result of a default on the part each other. We will undoubtedly go on to of an advertiser. The views expressed within this magazine are not There was a concerted campaign to prove that we really are the best police necessarily the views of the South Wales Joint Branch Board. undermine us as a service in the public eyes, service in the world. Federation Focus is published by so as to allow the cuts to take place with Please take care of yourselves, provide South Wales Police Federation. little public resistance. as much support as you can for colleagues Produced by XPR (UK) Ltd www.xpruk.com We have witnessed the turning tide. and look out for each other. In this edition… Coronavirus: Hundreds more Officers in brave New conduct regs support on officers to get attempt to rescue aim to promote hand Taser elderly man trapped learning and Page 4 Page 6 in house blaze development Page 7 Page 8 South Wales Police Federation www.swpf.org Page 3 South Wales Focus Spring 2020 Coronavirus: support on hand wide range of organisations are worked alongside available to help officers who fall into business partners to A financial difficulty during the offer member benefits coronavirus crisis. and discounts on a South Wales Police Federation chair range of products. Steve Treharne has urged members to get in These partners are touch with them as early as possible if they now stepping up to feel they may be starting to feel up against the mark to help you it as the effects of the COVID-19 crisis bite with your finances and across all communities. wellbeing.” With the threat of reduced household Visit the incomes and stresses on mental health, Federation’s financial Steve says officers should not be afraid to support page for ask for support. more information or “These are testing times and the contact the South uncertainty we face can have a big effect on Wales Police our mental wellbeing due to the nature of Federation office our roles,” he says. staff, full-time “The current crisis could also add to that officials or workplace with personal financial situations piling on representatives if you the pressure. are worried about “The Federation can help you access a your finances or wide range of support organisations who wellbeing. can provide practical help, such as advice on Guidance and managing your finances, making a credit resources relating to card payment or taking a mortgage coronavirus, in payment holiday.” particular in a Belinda Goodwin, national wellbeing policing context, secretary for the Police Federation of have been brought England and Wales, has admitted the together in one growing crisis will bring ‘unprecedented place on an online financial, mental health and physical hub by Oscar Kilo, problems’ for officers and their families. the National Police “There’s no escaping the fact finances Wellbeing Service. will be stretched to breaking point at Oscar Kilo is also working to support and around welfare and wellbeing. times,” she added. “Please don’t bury your guide forces through the crisis and help Members can access advice from the head in the sand and think this will just them to communicate key messages to Government, the NHS and the World Health pass over.” officers and staff and is advising the Organisation by visiting the COVID-19 “For many years the Federation has National Police Chiefs’ Council response Coronavirus Hub. ‘Coronavirus cough’: tougher sentences may be needed South Wales Police Federation chair Steve Prosecutions, said he was ‘appalled’ and “As a result, we fully support national Treharne says he is right behind calls for said that anyone who threatens a key Federation chair John Apter who is trying stronger laws to be put in place if members worker as they do their job will be to get tougher laws introduced if this kind of the public continue to ‘coronavirus prosecuted.