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John Apter.
National chair not

seeking re-election

ormer West Midlands Police “We have seen dramatic cuts in the re-election, John said: “This role is a privilege
Federation chair Jon Nott has number of officers, rising levels of abuse and to hold and it truly is an honour to do what I
Facknowledged the commitment of aggression from the public, unfair attacks do. However, I feel after a pretty eventful
national chair John Apter and the work he from an often hostile media and three and a half years for the Police
has done in trying to improve things for deteriorating relations with the Federation and for policing in general, and
members. Government. with almost 30 years’ service, it’s time for me
Jon was commenting after John “John can be proud of the way he has to move on.
announced that he would not be standing in conducted himself and represented the rank “I’ve been a Fed rep for as long as I can
the forthcoming national chair elections. and file during this tumultuous period. remember; I love what the Federation and
Jon said: “John has led the Police “West Midlands Police Federation thanks our reps do and I couldn’t be more proud of
Federation through some of the most him for his service and wishes him all the the small part I have played.
“A lot has happened since I became
challenging times in the history of the service very best for the future.” national chair, both professionally and
Announcing his decision not to stand for

with policing under pressure like never before.
“ personally; it’s been relentless. In all that
This role is a privilege to hold and it truly is an
time, all I have ever done is my best, and I
hope that in some small way I have helped
honour to do what I do. However, I feel after a

“I will continue to do my very best until
pretty eventful three and a half years for the make a positive difference.
the new national chair takes up the position
Police Federation and for policing in general, and in April 2022 and I wish them well in this
exciting and unique role. It’s truly something
with almost 30 years’ service, it’s time for me to special.”
John was the first national chair to be
move on. voted in by Federation members when he
was elected in August 2018.
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