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Supporting you

You protect us. Thank you Our Federation reps and officials are this support to me but my family also who

keen to offer help, advice and support to
are extremely grateful. I would like to take
all members.
this opportunity to thank Dave formally and
We protect you. THANK It is always satisfying to find out if it is possible to record this on any official
that they have been able to make
documentation I would be grateful.
a difference. Here are a few of the

He is a great ambassador for the
messages of thanks we have received in
you recent months. without hesitation to any officer in need of
Federation and I would recommend him
Federation support. Dave epitomises
Can I just place on record the wonderful
everything that is good in humanity and the
job George McDonnell has done on my
police service.
At Slater and Gordon, we Legal services: YOU behalf before, during and after my gross Name withheld
misconduct hearing appearance? He is a
Message of thanks to rep Paul Ford:
real credit to WMP Federation. I have had
understand that police work Thank good representatives, very poor big thank you for all your hard work and kind
I actually though do want to say a really
representatives and the very best in
can be challenging and stressful, • Crime and misconduct allegations THANK you George. He not only provided a listening understanding, I know I am not through the
but with us by your side, dealing • Personal injury claims - on or off duty ear at all times but was a great mill physically but for the time being at least
work are off my back.
reassurance for my family and friends/
with legal issues needn’t be. Thank you colleagues during this turbulent time. Name withheld
I will always be indebted for his
• Family law tenacious manner and generosity. I’d like to express my gratitude to George
For over 50 years, we have • Employment law thank Name withheld McDonnell during a recent process during

which I was the subject of an ongoing PSD
been defending, advising and I was recently subject of a criminal investigation. George was in contact with
complaint.
me extremely quickly and immediately
representing thousands of police • Police pensions thank the support of the Federation and, in addressed any issues or concerns I had.
The experience was made easier by
Throughout the investigation, George was in
officers just like you. • Wills, trusts and estates you particular, Dave Hadley who was my Fed constant contact with updates or able to
address any concerns myself or my partner
rep. I am extremely grateful to the
With offices throughout the UK, Federation and Dave for supporting me. had during what was a very stressful time.
Dave was amazing throughout this

I’m aware George was managing several
we are the only firm to offer a period. He showed a considerable amount cases at the same time but still managed to
provide me with a lot of time, patience and
of empathy, friendship and warmth. In my
full range of legal services to darkest days, he was there for me and support. I would have been lost without
George’s guidance through what seemed a
provided perspective and clarity. He
the Police Federation. THANK provided support and reassurance 24 minefield. George was brilliant throughout
and I’d recommend him and the West
hours a day and at short notice.
He demonstrated a great degree of Midlands Police Federation to anyone.
knowledge, understanding and flexibility Name withheld
in his approach. Not only did he provide
Review of front-line policing: make sure you have your say
Officers are being encouraged to have their say on what could be contribute their ideas using a range of electronic methods. This will
improved in a review of front-line policing announced by police then be followed by a series of regional face-to-face engagement
minister Nick Hurd. sessions where they will be able to discuss ideas and solutions for
GET IN TOUCH The Front-line Policing Review is seeking the views of officers improving support and development in policing nationally.
Speaking at the College of Policing’s health and wellbeing event
from the rank of constable through to chief superintendent on their in July, Mr Hurd, who is personally sponsoring the review, shared his
operational experience of leadership, professional development and
0808 175 7805 wellbeing. aspirations to collect front-line feedback and ideas, with a view to

Rich Cooke, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, is urging
ensuring operational experience continues to inform national
members to get involved in the consultation and have their say. policing strategy.
“We hope that everyone takes advantage of this opportunity for
The review will publish its recommendations early next year
24h Criminal Assistance number: their voice to be heard, and I encourage everyone who can to share following advice from the minister’s steering group which will
0800 908 977 their views with the review team. No-one knows the realities of include experts from within policing, such as the Police Federation,
policing better than our members so it is vital that they share any and also external parties.
More details of the how to submit your views will be announced
slatergordon.co.uk/policelaw concerns they have, put forward ideas for where improvements can soon but, in the meantime, if you would like to engage with the
be made and help shape the police service of the future.”
From September this year, officers and staff will be able to review, email FLR@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk for more information.

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