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Report highlights need for reform National Police Federation chairman Steve “We have long advocated the need White has welcomed a discussion paper for change and reform in order to meet published by the national advisory group the increasing demands and challenges on policing in austerity. of policing in this country. Made up of police and crime “Crime is changing and the police commissioners, senior officers and staff, forces in England and Wales must the College of Policing, staff association change too if they are to fulfil their duty and trade union representatives and to protect the public. supported by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate “However, it’s important that of Constabulary (HMIC), the group met to change of any kind is based on credible debate how to protect local policing while evidence, and led by the people enhancing capability and resilience in new who know and care about policing, and emerging areas of policing. something which a recent report by the It also considered ways to increase National Audit Office (NAO) found is joint-working locally with other lacking. organisations involved in public “The Government must work with protection. the police and police organisations The paper concludes by recommending to introduce fairer budgets and a the creation of a national reform group or structured police service that can work board to take work forward. better with public sector organisations, Steve White said: “We welcome the so that it remains a police service that is report by the Advisory Group, which draws fit for purpose.” attention to some of the key areas in You can read the full report at Steve White. policing that require immediate reform. westmidspolfed.com Local Lawyers for a Local Police Force Irwin Mitchell is proud to be working with West Midlands Police Federation, providing advice to members on a range of legal services. Family Law Surgeries Other Legal Services Irwin Mitchell’s family team has a wealth of experience in dealing with the • Personal Injury financial issues arising from divorce. The team can guide you through the • Medical Negligence process of reaching a financial settlement and represent you in divorce and • Will, Trust & Estate Disputes financial proceedings. • Conveyancing • Employment Mark Hand, lawyer in the Birmingham family team, hosts a monthly • Business Legal Services legal surgery at the police federation office to confidentially discuss your RANGER ® questions and advise you and your family. If you would like to make an appointment at the next Family Law Surgery with Irwin Mitchell please contact Federation offices on: GSG9-S As part of our commitment we can offer: 0121 700 1200 • Free initial consultation > HAIX Protective sole >HAIX 2-Zone Lacing ® ® • Fixed fee, discounted and tailor made costs packages • Flexible appointment times > Waterproof, breathable, bacteria and chemical • Discounted Wills and conveyancing services Alternatively, if the surgery dates are not convenient to resistant with CROSSTECH Laminat Technology ® you, please contact Mark Hands direct: 0121 203 5309 BUY HERE Quality shoes for firefighters, www.irwinmitchell.com rescue services, police, For a list of our offices visit our website. Irwin Mitchell LLP is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. hunting, forest, military, www.westmidspolfed.com workwear and leisure time www.haix.co.uk federation August/September 2015 33 #HAIXhero /HAIXschuhe /haixboots PLS-FL-0068-AD-West Midlands Police A4 (Family Law Surgery-more text) father and son version.indd 1 26/05/2015 14:24 _image-anz_westmid-pf_gsg9s_bbrix_052015.indd 2 20.05.15 17:09