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PRICES” Our Federation reps and officials are keen Email of thanks to George McDonnell, any time to answer my queries or simply to

to offer help, advice and support to all
George explained each of the many
members. conduct lead rant at about the situation.

Could I please express my gratitude and
Great value insurance, It is always satisfying to find out that appreciation to George McDonnell for the stages of the investigation as it developed
from one farce to another and his calming,
they have been able to make a difference.
highly professional assistance he has provided
for all serving and retired Here are some messages of thanks we have me over the past 19 months. compassionate and sometimes blunt
received in recent months.
manner put me at ease and provided a

Back in October 2017, a colleague alleged
Police Officers, Specials, Praise for Fed rep I had assaulted him while off duty at a police previously unknown insight in the world of
police conduct, disciplinary and
retirement function. This investigation meant
Staff and Partners. I’ve just chaired a misconduct meeting I was interviewed under caution, CPS advice investigation procedures.
George has made himself available to

was sought, a DCI reviewed the investigation
whereby (Federation representative) Dawn
Murkett represented the officer. upon CPS refusal to provide advice, there was me by telephone, email and in person
Can I just say that the Reg 22 Notice was a superintendent’s review following the when required and his expertise should
excellently written? It was a pleasure to read, if victim right to review the decision to NFA the not go unnoticed. George ensured I
pleasure to read is the right phrase when matter and there was a subsequent PSD received legal representation at the
talking misconduct! It was professionally investigation into possible breach of interview and despite George and the legal
written and captured the pertinent points. The professional standards in relation to the representative sharing my opinion that
arguments were well structured and Dignity in the Workplace Policy. this allegation was ‘utterly bonkers’, he
compelling. Despite the PSD investigators stating they nonetheless treated it with the respect it
Dawn made her representations in person did not believe I had a case to answer, the required as it had the potential to end my
at the hearing and the way she spoke and case was referred to a misconduct meeting by career. This helped me to focus on the
represented the officer was nothing short of the appropriate authority. In May 2019 a allegation rather than treat it with the
EVERYTHING TAKEN CARE OF: superb. Her summing up was succinct while superintendent chaired my misconduct contempt I believed it deserved.
emphasising the points as chair she wanted me meeting where it was found I had no case to I am extremely grateful for the support
MOTOR INSURANCE to consider. answer and no further action was to be taken. George has provided me since that initial
call to him back in October 2017, I would
From my interactions with Dawn today, she
October 2017 to May 2019 was the most

HOME INSURANCE is a credit to the Federation. challenging period of my 10-year career like you to pass on my appreciation and
thanks to him.
Superintendent Jenny Skyrme, Force
within West Midlands Police. Having never
MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE response had so much as a complaint against me, to Member details withheld
then be subject of a criminal and PSD
TRAVEL INSURANCE Email of thanks to Steve Grange, branch investigation meant this was a distressing Email of thanks to Chris Cooper, member
services, team leader
secretary
time, and one I had never envisaged or
MOTOR BREAKDOWN COVER As xxxx’s line supervisor, I’d like to personally experienced before. I can only thank you so much for dealing
with this so swiftly.
I contacted George as soon as I became

thank you and the Federation for the support
that was given to him during the initial aware of the allegation and, despite having Jon at Jaguar called me and explained
Independent Office of Police Conduct never spoken to him prior to this call, he was this to me and that you had made contact
investigation while he was on a roads policing extremely professional, engaging and with them.
duty last week. supportive from the outset. All is sorted now.
Call 0161 762 4416 and advice was most welcomed in what was when I needed advice and support. Going pass on my thanks to your contact at
So, thanks again to you and if you can
George has then been ever-contactable
It goes without saying that the support
Jaguar also.
for xxxx a very worrying and stressful
disbelief, I found George a highly
situation. through the emotions of anger, upset and It is very much appreciated.
or visit policeinsure.co.uk Member details withheld knowledgeable colleague I could contact at Member details withheld
Thank you.

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