Derbyshire Police Federation

27/02/2026

❓FAQs - CRIMINAL INJURIES COMPENSATION: HOW DOES IT WORK?

** We've created these FAQs on the back of the latest Police Reform report - which suggested that some officers still find the compensation process confusing. **

Have you been injured by a violent crime at work, while on-duty? You may be entitled to a financial award from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA).

Here is a complete FAQ guide to the CICA, covering which types of incidents typically qualify for compensation, the claims process as a whole, and what to do if you need help with your claim.

What is the CICA?

The CICA was established by the Government in November 2012 and is designed to compensate blameless victims of violence up to a certain threshold. Eligibility and outcomes – including award values, which range from £1,000 to £500,000 – are decided by the Secretary of State and approved by Parliament.

Can police officers apply for CICA?

While the scheme is often used by members of the public, police officers are also free to claim for compensation if they have sustained an injury in an on-duty incident.

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16/02/2026

ASSAULTS STATS SHOCK FED CHAIR

Figures revealing that on average, 115 police officers and staff are being assaulted every day have been described as ‘disgusting’ and ‘utterly intolerable’ by branch chair Lisa Flanagan.

Lisa’s comments follow the latest Police Covenant report, which has highlighted the profound impact assaults can have on officers and staff, causing not only immediate physical injuries but also long-term psychological harm.

Describing the situation as ‘simply not acceptable’, Lisa is calling for urgent action to protect those who serve the public.

Lisa said: “Every one of these assaults represents a colleague who has chosen to serve their community, and yet is met with violence while doing so.

“But they’re more than just colleagues - they are fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, brothers and sisters. An assault doesn’t just impact them, it can severely affect their loved ones, too.

“The scale of this issue is shocking, and it is not acceptable in any circumstances. Those who put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public deserve our full support and protection."

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/40eMUU2

28/01/2026

CHAIR SEEKS FURTHER CLARITY FROM GOVERNMENT REFORM PLANS

Branch chair Lisa Flanagan says further clarity is needed from the Home Secretary’s blueprint for major police reform set out on Monday.

Shabana Mahmood has announced a White Paper titled ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’, proposing a radical shake-up across England and Wales, including the merging of forces and a license to practise for all officers.

The Government has called it the largest reform of the profession in two centuries, in a bid to strengthen neighbourhood policing, boost national capability against serious and complex crime, save money and streamline resources.

While not opposed to police reform, Lisa has highlighted the need for any potential overhaul to work for individual officers, organisations, and the public.

“Change needs to happen, and few within policing would argue otherwise. The system is under strain, public expectations are high, and officers are being asked to do more with less,” she said.

“The real issue, though, is where that change is focused, and whether these published proposals have been properly thought through.

“For me, the conversation has to start with finances. We’re repeatedly told that reform will deliver savings, but the Paper is unclear about where those savings will actually go. If money is being freed up, will it be reinvested back into frontline policing?"

HEAR MORE FROM LISA: https://bit.ly/3ZCUTde

27/01/2026

📕 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM GOVERNMENT'S POLICING REFORM PLANS

The Government has announced its blueprint for reforming the policing model in England and Wales.

The reforms, which the Government describes as the largest in two centuries, have been set out by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood (pictured).

The proposed changes are part of the Government’s white paper on police reform, From local to national: a new model for policing.

What are the key takeaways from the policing White Paper?

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26/01/2026

URGENT CALL FOR MANDATORY RECORDING OF SUICIDES

The failure to formally record police su***des is leaving a dangerous gap in understanding officer welfare and preventing future deaths, Derbyshire Police Federation has warned.

New data published by the Police Federation for England and Wales (PFEW) shows that between 2022 and 2025, more than 100 police officers and staff are known to have died by su***de, including at least 70 serving officers. More than 200 attempted su***des were also identified during the same period.

However, there is currently no legal requirement for police forces to record su***des or attempted su***des among their workforce. As a result, the true scale of the issue is unknown, and the Office for National Statistics does not classify policing as an occupation at risk.

Derbyshire Police Federation says this lack of mandatory recording is undermining efforts to protect officers and staff.

Branch chair Lisa Flanagan said the absence of consistent data means policing is failing to learn from tragedy.

“If we don’t record these deaths properly, we can’t understand them, and if we can’t understand them, we can’t prevent them,” she said.

“Right now, su***de is not given the central focus it demands - but it must be measured, examined and acted upon. That is a serious failure - a failure of the wider system. Mandatory recording would force everyone to confront the reality of what is happening to our people.”

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22/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 🎅

👉 From branch chair Lisa Flanagan and the Derbyshire Police Federation team...

On behalf of Derbyshire Police Federation, a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all of our members and their families.

I’d like to thank you all for you hard work and dedication throughout the past year.

Once again, members have faced significant challenges, and have risen to them with commitment and resilience.

Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and you should be immensely proud of the vital work you do every day to keep our communities safe.

I would also like to extend our sincere thanks to your families and loved ones. Their understanding and unwavering support is vital in enabling you to serve, particularly during times when the demands of policing impact home life.

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28/11/2025

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19/11/2025

2026 SUBSCRIPTION CHANGES CONFIRMED FOLLOWING CONFERENCE VOTE

Delegates at the Federation’s national conference have voted to introduce a £2 per month increase in member subscriptions from 1 January 2026. This will take the gross monthly rate from £24.31 to £26.31.

In addition, the current student officer 50 per cent discount will end, meaning that, from 1 January 2026, all new members joining the Federation will contribute at a single standard rate from their first day of membership. There will be no change to the rate for current student officers.

Motions proposing the subscription fee increase and ending the student officer discount passed with heavy majorities after voting at the Federation’s AGM on 18 November.

We know cost of living pressures continue to bite, and no one welcomes paying more. But maintaining the current rate is no longer sustainable if we are to protect, represent and support members in the way they expect and deserve.

Subscriptions have only risen twice in the past decade. In that time, we’ve absorbed rising costs, delivered more than £1 million in annual savings through restructuring, and continued to secure significant outcomes for members.

Demand for our legal and welfare support continues to grow rapidly. Case volumes have risen by almost a third in three years, and this year alone we’ve secured more than £41 million in compensation for members. The cost of expert legal representation and specialist welfare services continues to increase at a pace.

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19/11/2025

📊 CONFERENCE: FORCES URGED TO RECORD ALL POLICE SUICIDES

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has called for the mandatory recording of all police officer su***des and attempted su***des.

PFEW said the lack of official data meant policing had ‘no real understanding’ of the scale of the crisis facing its workforce.

The appeal came during an emotive session on day two of the Federation’s annual conference at the NEC in Birmingham.

The panel warned that the lack of consistent data collection was preventing policing from understanding and confronting the issue of officer su***de and attempted su***de.

The Federation recently worked with its local branches to try to build a picture of the numbers of officer su***des and attempted su***des.

Conference was told that while two of the country’s largest forces could not supply their branches with figures, PFEW found that 56 officers across England and Wales took their own lives between 2021 and 2024.

Of those, 34 were under criminal or misconduct investigation at the time of their death, conference was told.

In the same period, a further 120 officers reported suicidal thoughts or attempts, 71 of whom were under investigation.

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18/11/2025

🗣 'PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING REQUIRED' TO IMPROVE STANDARDS

Following Tiff Lynch’s opening address at this year’s annual Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) conference, delegates heard an equally powerful call for action from John Partington (pictured), who spoke of the urgent need for reform across policing pay, conditions of service, recruitment standards, and officer protection.

Addressing colleagues, the PFEW secretary emphasised that policing now requires a louder, unified voice to advocate for fairness, transparency, and the long-overdue recognition of the responsibilities carried by officers across England and Wales.

John explained that over the past year, the Federation has made significant progress toward greater transparency and member engagement. For the first time, members received full sight of the final pay offer before a decision was made - a change the Federation described as ‘how it should be: a two-way conversation, not a closed-door process’.

He said that evidence and advocacy presented by the Federation contributed to a 4.2 per cent pay rise, increases to allowances, improved overnight and hardship payments, and a commitment to address critical issues such as compensation for extra hours worked, shift disturbance, and detective burden.

Later on, John discussed the urgent need for comprehensive, standardised psychological testing for all police recruits across England and Wales.

Day one also included discussions on pay and conditions, supporting officers’ families, and a keynote speech and Q&A with PFEW chief executive Mukund Krishna.

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18/11/2025

🎤 COPPED ENOUGH CAMPAIGN TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS PFEW CAMPAIGN OPENS

The chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) says Copped Enough has returned ‘policing to the centre of the national conversation’.

Tiff Lynch opened day one of PFEW’s annual conference with a focus on the achievements of the opening 12 months of the high-profile campaign.

She hailed the campaign’s first year as a turning point in the discussions about policing, pay, and officer welfare.

She said: “One year ago, we said ‘enough is enough’.

“We told the country that police officers deserve fair pay and respect – and the people have listened.

“Copped Enough has become more than a campaign. It’s a movement.

“It's put policing back at the centre of the national conversation.

“And it's United, our members are reminded the public that behind every uniform is a person who deserves to be valued.”

Copped Enough was launched to highlight stagnant police pay, mounting workloads, declining morale, and the recruitment and retention crisis.

A video was played at conference in which Brian Booth, deputy national chair, highlighted the successes of year one of Copped Enough.

Brian said the campaign, backed by the collective voice of 145,000 members, was gaining significant political traction.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3Kax5cH

15/11/2025

We are reaching out with heavy hearts to share news about someone who has spent his life protecting and serving others. As some reading this will know, Steve, a dedicated police officer, a deeply loved member of our policing community, and a strength to our Federation, has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 Terminal brain cancer.

If Steve has touched your life — through his service, his kindness, or simply by being the incredible person he is — we invite you to join us in lifting him and his family up now.

Thank you for standing with Steve, just as he has stood with all of us. Your generosity, love, and support at this time, mean more than words can express.

Supporting Steve and His Family During an Unimaginably Difficult Time We are reaching out with heavy heart… Laura Molloy needs your support for Steve Reid