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Northamptonshire Police Federation, Wakefield House, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton (2026)

23/10/2026

💬 PFEW CONFERENCE: CALL FOR INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION INTO OFFICER WELFARE

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is calling for an independent investigation into officers' health and welfare during their first five years of service.

Acting deputy national chair Paul Williams issued the call at the Federation’s Annual Conference.

The 2026 Pay and Morale Survey found that officers serving between three and five years reported the lowest happiness and the highest levels of fatigue and anxiety.

Two-thirds of all police officer resignations come from officers reaching the five-year point in their careers.

Paul said PFEW had declared a public health emergency in policing, warning that the service was failing to retain officers just as they built valuable experience.

“We need urgent action to stop policing burning through its people,” Paul said.

“Half of PCs have fewer than five years’ service. Two-thirds of all officers resigning have hit the five-year point and can give no more.

“That is why PFEW is calling for an independent investigation into the health, wellbeing and welfare of officers in their first five years of service, bringing together the data and lived experience needed to put concrete measures in place to better support them.

“And we cannot look away from the gravest consequence. Nearly 20 officers each year die by su***de.

“We have fought for national recording and reporting of police su***des and su***de attempts, called for common minimum standards of wellbeing and pushed for su***de-prevention training,” he added.

FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/msa9kmt7

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22/10/2026

🗣️ Branch chair Sam Dobbs says his 'mind has been blown' by the events of the two-day National Federation Conference in London. Find out why... and what Northamptonshire Police Federation plan to do about it.

22/10/2026

👮 'I WANT OFFICERS TO LOVE THEIR JOBS AGAIN' SAYS CONSERVATIVE LEADER AT PFEW CONFERENCE

Kemi Badenoch acknowledged that the already difficult jobs of police officers ‘have become even harder in recent years’.

The Conservative leader was speaking on day two of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) Annual Conference.

She began by saying she understood the extreme dangers and pressures officers face on a daily basis.

“I know that some of you have to make difficult decisions every single day, where sometimes, you only have seconds to decide what to do in dangerous situations most of us will never have to experience,” she said.

“There are incidents which may not have happened altogether if there had been more officers in the area. If we want a police force which keeps the public safe, and maintains law and order in our country, we must fix these injustices for you.”

Badenoch declared she was ‘not scared to wade in’ and ‘not scared to back the police’, adding that ‘too often these days, we fail to recognise sacrifice and service’.

She detailed how the Conversative Party intended to show its backing for officers, discussing an aim to free them of time-consuming paperwork so more hours could be spent on the frontline.

She also outlined plans around technology and the use of AI and live facial recognition for more admin tasks to free up officer time.

Turning her attention to recruitment, Badenoch said an aim to introduce 10,000 new officers to the profession, including 2,000 personnel in notorious crime hotspots.

She spoke about ‘recruiting the right people and preparing them for the realities of our goals’, but said that training up fresh officers was ‘only part of the answer’.

“We also need to make sure that once we have good officers, we keep them, instead of simply bringing in new ones to replace the good ones who have left,” she said.

FULL STORY: https://tinyurl.com/ywf8kukn

📸 Image credit: Anderson Photography

22/10/2026

🗓️ PFEW CONFERENCE OPENS WITH CLEAR MESSAGE THAT POLICING NEEDS CHANGE

A £2.4 million boost for officer wellbeing, a powerful demand for fair pay and a commitment to rebuilding the Police Federation of England and Wales were among the headline moments as the PFEW Annual Conference 2026 got underway.

The opening day of the Conference, held on Wednesday 21 October, brought the realities of modern policing into sharp focus.

Under the banner ‘The Real State of Policing’, delegates heard about the pressures officers face, the need for stronger workplace protections and the progress being made to deliver practical improvements.

From a breakdown of the Federation's plans to change its culture at national level to progress on reducing bureaucracy, Day One featured several significant developments:

- Policing Minister Sarah Jones opened proceedings with a video address announcing £2.4 million in funding to improve mental health and trauma support for police officers.

- Former West Midlands Police detective inspector and operational fi****ms commander Rebecca Kalam shared her experiences of challenging discrimination, harassment and victimisation within policing, describing the impact on her career, health and family.

- Acting national secretary Mel Warnes used her conference address to renew calls for substantial improvements to police pay, conditions and workplace protections.

- WAVES, the Federation's Witness and Victim Engagement Support programme, was officially launched.

- There was an update of important progress around the Federation's four-year campaign.

- The future direction of PFEW was examined during a panel discussion involving Paul Williams, Mel Warnes and interim chief executive officer Gabriel Miland, who acknowledged the damage caused by recent events involving national leadership and outlined proposals designed to rebuild confidence in the organisation.

READ IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/e4u9bcdb

📸 Image credit: Anderson Photography

22/10/2026

🗣️ PLANS FOR PFEW 'TRANSFORMATION' SET OUT AT CONFERENCE AS BRANCH CHAIR CHALLENGES LEADERSHIP PANEL

Branch chair Sam Dobbs was among delegates scrutinising a panel of Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) leaders at its Annual Conference yesterday (Wednesday 21 October), as plans to rebuild the organisation’s credibility were outlined.

The panel, comprising PFEW acting deputy national chair Paul Williams, acting national secretary Mel Warnes and interim chief executive officer Gabriel Miland, faced questions over the Federation’s future and its plans to deliver much-needed change.

The candid discussion followed a turbulent year for the Federation, during which events involving members of its senior leadership have significantly damaged confidence in the organisation among members across the country.

During the session, chaired by conference host Ian Collins, the panel acknowledged the need to rebuild trust and outlined ambitions for meaningful and lasting change.

“Members are absolutely right to be shocked and angry, feel let down, I'm sure,” said Mel, adding: “We've not got things right, and we need to do better. And we're honest about that.”

“This is a Federation that's worth fighting for, and that's what this transformation programme is about, because we need to build that trust.”

Gabriel then provided further detail on how the structure of PFEW could evolve, explaining that independent reviews had informed the transformation programme and resulted in 49 recommendations.

Headline proposals included replacing the separate national chair and secretary roles with a single general secretary position, reducing the size of the National Board, and strengthening the National Council's responsibilities.

The plans also include introducing independent non-executive directors to provide an additional layer of scrutiny and accountability.

Gabriel explained that an overhaul of PFEW’s leadership structure was essential to creating ‘the organisation that our members need us to be’, with greater emphasis on transparency and accountability.

While the panel’s ambitions were welcomed, delegates also challenged the potential implications of such significant structural change.

Branch chair Sam Dobbs questioned whether the Federation would retain the credibility and influence needed to effectively represent members in discussions with Government.

“How credible are we as a Federation from a negotiating point of view with Government?” Sam put to the panel.

READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/3t4sjdrm

21/10/2026

🎤 RECOGNITION OF PRESSURES FACED BY OFFICERS AS PFEW ANNUAL CONFERENCE OPENS

The Police Federation of England and Wales’ (PFEW) Annual Conference for 2026 began earlier today with a firm emphasis on this year’s theme around ‘the true state of policing’ and its impacts on officers’ working and personal lives.

On the opening morning of the two-day national event, PFEW acting national deputy chair Paul Williams outlined how the profession’s most pressing topics would be explored in front of more than 600 attendees.

Central to his address was a desire to truly recognise the realities facing an ‘unsustainable workforce’, containing officers who are often overworked and insufficiently backed in terms of pay and conditions.

He also underlined the knock-on effect this can have on loved ones and home lives, as well as the importance of ensuring police reform delivers meaningful improvements in both the short and long term.

Paul said: “Over the course of this conference, we are going to talk about the true state of policing, including morale, welfare, working conditions, and the future of the service.

“I want this event to remind us of something behind every debate that happens around this profession, and behind every statistic and headline: people, who put on a uniform and accept a responsibility which the overwhelming majority of the public will never have to carry.

“Not only that, but they are then expected to fill the gaps which others are responsible for - causing them to start shifts still utterly wiped out from the last one.

“And at the end of that, going home to be a mother, a father, a wife, a husband, a friend and a human being.

“As a national Federation, we will also look at ourselves, and at the organisation we need to become, so we can properly support and represent our members through these overwhelming pressures.”

READ MORE: https://tinyurl.com/2w7zx327

< 📸 PIC - Acting deputy national chair Paul Williams addresses Conference.
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29/09/2026

💐 NORTHANTS OFFICER REMEMBERED AT MEMORIAL DAY

Northamptonshire Police Constable Faizaan Najeeb was among those remembered at the 23rd annual National Police Memorial Day service on Sunday (27 September).

Faizaan, who died on 26 September 2025, was one of eight officers who have died in the last 12 months honoured at the event, which was held at Belfast’s Waterfront Hall.

His brother and sister travelled to Belfast to represent the family and take part in the commemorations, marking an emotional milestone for those who knew and worked alongside him.

Thousands of people from across the UK attended the service, including Federation representatives, Chief Constables, religious leaders, politicians and families.

Chair of Northamptonshire Police Federation Sam Dobbs (pictured) and secretary Charlotte Pateman represented the branch, alongside Deputy Chief Constable Ash Tuckley.

Sam said it was an opportunity for the police service and the wider community to come together to commemorate and mourn officers who had lost their lives in the ex*****on of their duty.

“For Northamptonshire, this year’s service carries particular poignancy, coming just one day after the first anniversary of PC Faizaan’s death,” said Sam.

He explained that, as with any bereavement, there were many different layers of grief - from the loss felt by Faizaan’s family to the impact on his friends, colleagues and wider police family.

The first anniversary was marked in Northamptonshire, with a small commemoration led by the duty superintendent and attended by members of Faizaan’s former team.

“Lots of things have happened in the year since, but of course, for the family and for his closest friends, time has stood still,” Sam said.

“And I’d say today, whilst poignant, and whilst it’s something to honour him, the pain of today for those that are closest to him is lost on no one.”

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4hzNCDR

28/09/2026

🕯️ A LASTING TRIBUTE TO PC FAIZAAN NAJEEB PRESENTED TO HIS FAMILY

A commemorative book bringing together words and photographs from the Civic Memorial Service held for Police Constable Faizaan Najeeb has been presented to his family in Belfast.

The book, which was collaboratively arranged by Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Police Federation, captures the service held in April this year to remember Faizaan, who died last year.

The book brings together photographs from the occasion alongside tributes and words shared in his memory.

The book was present to Faizaan’s family during their visit to Belfast for the National Police Memorial Day service on Sunday (27 September).

Speaking about the importance of keeping Faizaan’s memory alive, branch chair Sam Dobbs said the continued references to him and the affection in which he is held were a source of comfort to his family.

“When we had his civic service, we said: ‘You only die when people stop mentioning your name,’” Sam said.

“This commemorative book is another way of ensuring that those memories are preserved.”

The presentation took place at an especially poignant time, coming just days after the first anniversary of Faizaan’s death.

His brother and sister travelled to Belfast to attend National Police Memorial Day, where Faizaan was remembered alongside officers from across the UK who have lost their lives while serving their communities.

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46JAzuu

27/09/2026

Branch chair Sam Dobbs speaks ahead of today's emotional National Police Memorial Day in Belfast.

26/09/2026

🕯 IN MEMORY

Northamptonshire Police Federation chair Sam Dobbs has paid tribute to PC Faizaan ‘Fuzz’ Najeeb on the first anniversary of his death, which falls on the same weekend as this year’s National Police Memorial Day.

Faizaan, who was just 24, died on 26 September 2025, a week after he was critically injured in a road traffic collision.

His first anniversary comes as police officers, families, friends and colleagues from across the UK gather to remember those who have lost their lives in the service of policing at National Police Memorial Day tomorrow (Sunday 27 September).

He joined Northamptonshire Police in May 2022 and had served with the Response team in Wellingborough.

Sam said: “A year on, there is still a huge sense of sadness at the loss of Faizaan. For those who knew him, it is impossible to think about his death without also thinking about the young man he was and everything he brought to those around him.

“Faizaan had an energy and enthusiasm for policing that was infectious. He was the sort of officer who wanted to be out doing the job, supporting his colleagues and helping the people he came into contact with. He embraced response policing and took genuine pride in wearing the uniform.

“What makes the loss particularly difficult is knowing just how much more Faizaan had to give. At 24, he was at the very beginning of his policing career and of his adult life. There should have been many more years of experiences, opportunities and memories ahead of him.

“For his family, of course, this anniversary will be incredibly difficult. A year can pass, but the loss of a son and brother does not become any less profound. Our thoughts are with them, and with everyone who continues to feel his absence every day."

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