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THIS EDITION: IN NUMBERS

this further or perhaps you want to find out 126,172 The number of people to have died in the UK in the
then you are definitely ideally placed to take
12 months since the first national lockdown was
more about Police Regulations, the conduct announced.
processes, health and safety, equality and
other issues. £90,000 The target in an appeal for life-changing surgery for
Many of the officers who become reps Macy Handley, the daughter of two West Midlands
do so because they have been supported by Police officers.
the Federation in the past. They are grateful
for the help they received, know the
difference having someone to turn to made, 5,000 The number of kit bags sewn and donated to police
and want to give something back officers and staff by a team of ‘sewing angels’.
“ From helping with 100 The distance for the Back on the Beat cycling sportive to
themselves.

raise funds for the Police Treatment Centres.
flexible working
Kilometres
arrangements to
providing 60 The average number of hours a month Special Constable
and nurse Iain Hulbert has given to the Force.
signposting 26

towards The date when the Police Treatment Centres will re-
open to subscribing members.
April
organisations that
can offer tailored

support, the Federation support for

Federation is here Day of Reflection
for officers 24/7

“It was important for us to come
and 365 days West Midlands Police Federation supported together to remember all those who have
the National Day of Reflection.
The event, on Tuesday 23 March, marked
a year. a year to the date that Prime Minister Boris died during the pandemic and to show our
support for their families,” says Jon Nott,
Johnson told everyone to stay at home chair of West Midlands Police Federation.
when announcing a national lockdown to “There cannot be many people who
But there are others who put themselves try to halt the spread of Covid-19. have not been affected in some way by the
forward to bring about changes to the way At midday, a minute’s silence was pandemic so I am sure most people spent
“
in which their branch works. observed to remember all those who have some time on the day reflecting on all that
Whatever the members’ motivation, I lost their lives during the pandemic. The has happened in the last 12 months.”
think it is critically important for the UK’s official death toll stands at more than Jon has also encouraged officers and
Federation and for the wider membership 126,000. police staff who have dealt with
that as many people as possible stand in the Led by national charity Marie Curie, the bereavement, at work or in their home
elections. That way, we get the very best Day of Reflection included a ‘beacon of light’ lives, to seek support if they need it.
representation for members. at 8pm with people standing on their “The Federation can provide access to
The Federation provides full training for doorsteps or at their windows while shining a wide range of support services so please
the role, including an initial reps’ course by a light from a candle, torch or mobile do not be afraid to come forward if you
way of an introduction to what it entails and phone. feel you are struggling,” he said.
specialist courses in media training, conduct,
health and safety and so on.
So, please take the time to speak to your
own Federation representatives about their
experiences in the role, visit the Reps@Work
pages under the ‘About us’ section at polfed.
org/westmids and feel free to contact me or
the other branch officials to find out more.
We have featured rep profiles in previous
editions of this magazine too and you can
find links to these publications under the
‘News’ section of our website.

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