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There is so much more that has improved. The So in conclusion, things are still not great for Police
Federation is more professional about how we go Offcers. A government that doesn’t care or appreciate
about our business, and while communication is never the treasure that is British Policing and British Police
perfect, we keep you informed of issues far more than Offcers. Terms, conditions, pay and pensions that are
ever before. We hope we are more open, transparent, not as good as they were – and certainly nowhere
approachable and contactable than any other time in near as good as they should be. Increased demand
our 99 year history. and fewer resources to deal with that demand.

The Federation also provides far more in the way But things weren’t always better in the ‘good old days’.
of support for Merseyside Police Offcers than Some things have improved, and they have improved
previously. Via our Group Insurance scheme we have a lot. But one thing will never change. The Federation
moved from just life insurance travel insurance and will always try their best to listen to you, to support
off duty legal cover to now include emergency dental you, to fght your corner and try to improve the lot of
treatment, emergency breakdown cover, emergency Police Offcers.
home repairs, RedArc advisory service, sickness cover,
and critical illness cover. I’ve had a ball being a cop, and I’ve enjoyed the
Through the North West Police Benevolent Fund we challenge of being a Fed Rep. It has been an honour to
can now support offcers with physiotherapy locally be your Chairman and a privilege to work alongside
or residentially at Langho. Counselling services – you and represent you.
again locally or at Langho, accommodation for rest
recuperation or rehabilitation, as well as fnancial I’m sure my successor will feel the same
assistance for offcers in extreme hardship who have
nowhere else to turn.
Good luck, stay safe and thank you

Photographs courtesy of
Liverpoolcitypolice.co.uk

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