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Conference Day 2 - Johnson Auditorium

Members are encouraged to

stand in Federation elections

embers were encouraged to stand standing to speak to other reps and ask
in the upcoming Federation them how they find it, adding: “The best way
Melections, with national vice-chair to sell the job is to hear from the reps
Ché Donald calling his appointment themselves.”
‘life-changing’. Ché ended with a message to
Ché was joined by John Partington, candidates: “Good luck to all those who are
deputy national secretary, at this year’s standing again, as well as those who may
annual conference, ahead of the election decide to throw their hat in the ring.”
process which will be kicking off on 1 July. elections, including the requirements
Some of the rules surrounding the
The pair called on members to stand in

FREE the elections, with Ché referring to needed for particular positions, have been
workplace reps as the ‘lifeblood’ of the
reviewed. Those thinking of putting
POLICE Federation. themselves forward are advised to have a

He added: “There are many officers out
read of the changes.
there who would struggle without them. I

Officers were given the opportunity to
TRAINING really want people to consider it. I found it meet current reps and ask any questions at
life-changing.
two final election cafés.
SESSIONS FREE why we join the police but who looks after speaking to your workplace or divisional reps
“As officers, we care for people, that’s
Find out more about being a rep by
us? That’s why the Federation exists.
or the full-time officials.
Ché Donald.
LEGAL a better supervisor and manager, adding significance of reps reflecting officer on the national Federation website.
“We’re a big family”.
You can also visit the Reps@Work page
Ché said that becoming a rep made him
stressing how important it was to increase
POLICE AND SUPPORT AGENCIES PROTECTION that there are ‘more highs than lows’ to the demographics across the police service,
role.
diversity within the Federation.
FREE TRAINING SESSIONS FOR VICTIMS Both Ché and John discussed the He advised anyone who was considering
We have a team of dedicated specialist trainers and offer
our FREE training sessions via remote video conferencing Catch up with conference sessions
or we can attend your offices. FREE DOMESTIC ABUSE AND
This 45 minute training includes: VIOLENCE LEGAL PROTECTION West Midlands Police Federation members are being urged to sessions on-demand.
watch the keynote speeches, panel discussions and round
“I would urge them to do so because they will find the

• How NCDV can help survivors of Domestic Violence. We provide a FREE, fast emergency injunction table forums from the conference via a special video on- pressures they face every day were all covered in an insightful,
• The Cross Government definition of Domestic Abuse. service to survivors of domestic abuse and demand service. interesting and often thought-provoking way and I think our

West Midland Police Federation chair Jon Nott said: “This
• The Police ASSIST database that contains copies of the violence regardless of financial circumstance, year’s conference was staged online because of the pandemic members will find watching them incredibly useful.”

To access the on-demand videos, please simply email
injunctions. race, gender or sexual orientation. but that gives all our members the opportunity to watch the events@polfed.org and you will be sent a link.
And much much more...
ANYONE CAN BE A VICTIM
CONTACT OUR TRAINING TEAM Our award-winning service allows anyone who
TO BOOK AN ONLINE SESSION AT: has recently suffered or been threatened with
domestic abuse or violence to apply for an
www.ncdv.org.uk/domestic-violence-training emergency court injunction.

The online ASSIST programme provides immediate  0800 970 2070
secure access to all UK Police Forces to:
• Non-Molestation Orders  Text: NCDV to 60777
• Occupation Orders
www.assist.uk.net  office@ncdv.org.uk

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