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West Midlands Police Federation wrote to West Midlands Police response officer
21 July the Chief Constable about WMP TS1 and Gemma Paul took part in her debut game for
Fitness figures released by the College of resilience concerns, suggesting the plan the British Police Women’s Rugby squad
Policing showed an average pass rate of 98 should be reviewed and delayed. against Switzerland.
per cent. WMPF’s Tom Cuddeford welcomed
the statistics but warned about a 16 August 12 September
disproportionate effect on women and older A new agreement was reached between The Force hosted the first of a series of
officers who are more likely to fail the test. WMPF and the Force which means officers menopause awareness seminars featuring
visiting Flint House rehabilitation home will external training company Laughology.
31 July no longer have to use leave or time owing
West Midlands Police Federation was for visits up to 10 days. 25 September
represented by interim chairman Tom The 13th National Police Memorial Day is
Cuddeford and secretary Steve Grange at the 18 August held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London to
Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Memorial Day WMPF’s Tom honour police officers who have given their
at the National Memorial Arboretum at Cuddeford was lives in line of duty. Interim chairman Tom
Arlewas, Staffordshire. The Police Unity Tour interviewed on Cuddeford and secretary Steve Grange
cycle ride to the arboretum raised money for Free Radio talking attended on behalf of West Midlands Police
the charity. about use of Federation. HRH Prince Charles and the
Tasers. Home Secretary also attended.
August
31 August
12 August A new HMIC report showed the public have
As the last of the wreaths was laid confidence in the police but want to see
honouring three police officers gunned more bobbies on the beat.
down in cold blood 50 years ago the Police
Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) September
renewed calls for offenders who attack
police to be given jail terms fitting their 5 September
crime. West Midlands Police Federation held a
roadshow at Perry Barr.

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