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We are really pleased to have Accord Legal Services -@‏ Accord Legal Services - as one of the sponsors for our returnin...
24/09/2026

We are really pleased to have Accord Legal Services -@‏ Accord Legal Services - as one of the sponsors for our returning Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awards. Coming in October! https://www.accordlegalservices.co.uk/

Mollie Flood Nominated for National Police Federation Rep of the Year Mollie, Victim and Witness Support Officer, has ma...
22/09/2026

Mollie Flood Nominated for National Police Federation Rep of the Year

Mollie, Victim and Witness Support Officer, has made an extraordinary impact on members, colleagues and the wider Federation community through her dedication, compassion and commitment to doing the right thing.

A highly respected workplace representative, Mollie built a reputation for being approachable, supportive and determined to secure the best possible outcomes for members. Those qualities have continued to define her work since joining the Federation team full-time, where she has quickly become a trusted source of support for officers facing some of the most challenging moments of their careers.

Mollie stepped into her role during a particularly difficult period for the Federation and immediately rose to the challenge, ensuring members continued to receive the support they needed. Taking on complex areas of work, including ill-health retirement processes, serious injury cases and welfare matters, she showed remarkable initiative, teaching herself new procedures to ensure no member was left without assistance.

Known for her integrity and strong sense of fairness, Mollie is never afraid to challenge where necessary to ensure members receive the support and treatment they deserve. Her commitment to member welfare reflects the very best values of the Police Federation.

One area where Mollie has made a significant difference is in supporting officers involved in misconduct investigations, criminal proceedings and traumatic incidents. Her compassionate approach helps members navigate difficult circumstances with confidence and reassurance, while also helping to raise awareness of the Federation's broader support services.

The impact of her work is reflected in the feedback she receives. One member said: "I really am so grateful and thankful for everything you have done for me. It really has made all of this so much more manageable. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much."

Mollie has also introduced an initiative supporting officers who have been victims of assault or hate crime. Through the scheme, officers receive a personal letter and voucher from the Federation, ensuring they feel recognised and supported. One officer described it as the "first time anyone in the police has ever thanked him."

Alongside her casework, Mollie has strengthened trust and confidence in the Federation through podcasts, training events and partnerships with support groups and external organisations. She also regularly assists Federation representatives with complex cases and supports Post Incident Procedures, often stepping forward even when not rostered because she understands the importance of being there when members need support most.

Tom Gent, chair of Avon and Somerset Police Federation, said: "Mollie has quickly become an invaluable source of support for our members. Her professionalism, compassion and unwavering commitment to officer welfare have made a real difference to those facing some of the most challenging circumstances of their careers.

“Whether supporting officers through difficult investigations, championing wellbeing initiatives or simply being there when members need her most, Mollie consistently goes above and beyond. She is a trusted colleague, a passionate advocate for our members and someone who truly embodies the values of the Police Federation."

We are really pleased to have Uniform Mortgages - - as one of the sponsors for our Avon and Somerset Police Federation ...
22/09/2026

We are really pleased to have Uniform Mortgages - - as one of the sponsors for our Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awards in October! https://www.uniformmortgages.co.uk/

Celebrating Fantastic Colleagues! Avon and Somerset Police Federation are delighted to have Niche - Niche Technology Inc...
21/09/2026

Celebrating Fantastic Colleagues! Avon and Somerset Police Federation are delighted to have Niche - Niche Technology Inc. - as one of the sponsors for our returning Awards in October! https://nicherms.com/

We are really pleased to have Axon - - as the lead sponsor for our returning Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awar...
18/09/2026

We are really pleased to have Axon - - as the lead sponsor for our returning Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awards. We are looking forward to this fantastic event in October. https://www.axon.com/uk

Remembering Sgt Colin Sheppard, of Avon and Somerset Constabular, who died from injuries sustained on duty on this day i...
16/09/2026

Remembering Sgt Colin Sheppard, of Avon and Somerset Constabular, who died from injuries sustained on duty on this day in 1996.

There is a reality gap between police officers of all ranks and chief officers, with the country’s cops having a “lack o...
16/09/2026

There is a reality gap between police officers of all ranks and chief officers, with the country’s cops having a “lack of faith in senior leadership,” the Superintendents’ Association Conference heard this week.

Association President Nick Smart told the organisation’s annual conference “there are exceptional people at every rank going above and beyond to protect the public” but that they are being let down by the Government – and Chief Constables.

He told the Police Minister Sarah Jones that policing – with reform high on the agenda – was at a crossroads due to “political ambivalence and negligence from previous Governments”.

Calling for a Royal Commission into the Criminal Justice System, Nick said that policing “must become a national priority” and that “the domestic threat is real”.

Nick said there needs to be a reset on what the responsibility of the police service should be – and that there needs to be a swift shift from the blame culture engulfing policing.

Speaking about police accountability, he said: “The question for policing shouldn’t always be who can we blame, but what can we learn?

“77% of PCs said they felt they wouldn’t be supported by their force if they made a mistake in the most recent Oscar Kilo Police Wellbeing Survey.

“This culture of blame cannot continue. Accountability needs to be balanced and fair. At the moment it is not.”

Nick detailed the stark lack of investment in the service since 2010 and asked politicians and chief officers to not to ignore the clear “red flags” from across the service when it comes to the financial crisis it faces.

Nick said: “UK policing is delivered by brilliant people who are committed to serving the public… but so often they are let down by the complex and underfunded criminal justice system around them.”

Police demand is overwhelmingly high, said Nick, and that officers are having to pick up the overspill of the broken system of partner agencies – reform must cover the entire criminal justice system.

Nick told the Police Minister that lasting reform in policing can only be achieved by working in partnership of those who deliver it.

In response, Ms Jones told Superintendents and Chief Superintendents in the room – but in a message to the entire police service – “we value you, we cherish you and we stand by you today and always”.

Ms Jones said she appreciated the current high levels of demand officers of all ranks are currently facing and committed to working together with policing to reduce and effectively manage that demand.

She concluded that the Government was also committed to a proper review of the police funding formula as part of its reforms. She added: “Ultimately we are looking to ensure that more resources reach the front line.”

Concerns over the number of officers wanting to leave the police service were dismissed by the College of Policing at th...
15/09/2026

Concerns over the number of officers wanting to leave the police service were dismissed by the College of Policing at the Superintendents’ Association conference in Stratford this week.

Figures show that in the last financial year, 4,751 police officers voluntarily left the police forces in England and Wales – an increase on the previous year when 4,688 officers left.

And – according to the latest Police Wellbeing Survey - three in 10 police officers and staff say they intend to leave policing within the next year

However Jo Noakes, the interim CEO of the College of Policing, did not share concerns from delegates, describing the risk of officers leaving the service as “relatively low”.

Ms Noakes said: “The data does show that we are still a really, really low turnover sector and that is of course because it is a vocation. I talk to officers everyday who love the job, do a really good job… we just need to be really careful not to take advantage of that and all have a responsibility in that.”

She added “people come into policing because they want to make a difference, they do make a difference and they love it”.

Ms Noakes’ comments were echoed later in the conference by Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, Police Reform Lead at the National Police Chiefs’ Council, who said the service had “no problem” recruiting new officers.

AC Rolfe said: “Policing has no problem recruiting. Attrition is tracked clearly and tracked better than other public sectors.”

While she said the service must be “alive” to the numbers of people leaving, she said it was “better than other sectors”.

In the Police Wellbeing Survey, those saying they wanted to leave policing blamed poor work/life balance, poor pay and weak leadership are cited as the most common reasons.

At the conference, delegates heard from a Staffordshire Police Superintendent who pointed out the additional financial pressures lower paid officers face following years of below-inflation pay rises leaving police pay flagging behind other public sectors.

He said: “Are we serious about investing in young officers and making this career attractive, or are we making a decision to make people sign up for five years and have a constant churn of people leaving?”

NPCC Chair Gavin Stephens said: “I am not in the camp that this should be a job for five years. Let’s get people into policing and stick with us as long as they can.

“We have to have this as a profession that’s well rewarded. We need to start by reforming the workforce and then getting better pay structure that rewards people better for their skills.”

Policing's Mental Health Crisis Line was launched for staff and officers in England and Wales last year. Since then, it ...
14/09/2026

Policing's Mental Health Crisis Line was launched for staff and officers in England and Wales last year. Since then, it has received more than 440 calls, providing in the moment crisis support.

The independent and confidential Mental Health Crisis Line has now been extended to those who no longer work in policing – no matter what role they were in, when they left, or the reason why.

Available 24/7, the Crisis Line can be accessed on 0300 131 2789.

https://oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line

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