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Derbyshire Police Federation is a branch of the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) and represents all Derbyshire Officers up to C/Insp rank.

13/11/2025

📝 STATEMENT

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) roles will be abolished, the Home Office will announce today.

They will be replaced by mayors, their deputies or by police and crime boards in 2028, to coincide with the next slate of elections.

Reacting to the announcement, chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) Tiff Lynch said: “We welcome this announcement and look forward to helping shape whatever accountability structures replace directly-elected Police and Crime Commissioners."

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/47Ee3Ev

08/11/2025

Remembrance Sunday: A Time to Honor and Reflect.

As the nation pauses this weekend for Remembrance Sunday, we come together to honour the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Across cities, towns, and villages, people will gather in silence to remember those who gave their lives in conflict — and those who continue to serve today, often in the face of great danger.

For us in policing, remembrance holds a deeply personal meaning. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the armed forces, bound by shared values of duty, courage, and service. Many of our colleagues, past and present, have served in the military, carrying forward the same spirit of dedication into their roles within the police family.

As we wear our poppies and bow our heads, we remember not only those who fell on distant battlefields, but also those within our own ranks who have died while protecting others. Their legacy reminds us daily of the importance of compassion, integrity, and commitment to the communities we serve.

At 11am on Sunday, as the bugle sounds and the silence falls, we will remember them — the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and police officers who gave everything for others.

We honour their memory not just in our silence, but through our continued service, our acts of kindness, and our determination to uphold the peace they fought so hard to secure.

We will remember them.

30/09/2025

🕯 MEMORIAL SERVICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS

The National Police Memorial Day service provides a fitting tribute to fallen officers and honours their memory, says the chair of Derbyshire Police Federation.

Lisa Flanagan attended yesterday’s service at Coventry Cathedral with workplace representative Special Sergeant Gary Saunders and said she found it very moving.

“While the service honours our fallen colleagues, it also allows the police service to come together with the loved ones those officers have left behind and show them our support, while also demonstrating that their sacrifice is not forgotten,” says Lisa.

“I was honoured to represent the branch and Derbyshire Federation members at the service. The cathedral was packed with officers of all ranks and from across the UK and further afield as well as politicians, including the new Home Secretary and policing minister, civic leaders and other policing stakeholders."

Gary, who has been volunteering as a Special for eight years, added: “I jumped at the chance to come to the event.

“I think it’s very important that we pay tribute and remember our fallen colleagues, whether they are regular officers or Specials - it’s equally as important, we all play a vital role in policing."

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19/08/2025

🕯 IN MEMORY

Two officers from the Force who died in an on-duty car accident are today remembered by Derbyshire Police Federation.

DC Gary Freeman, 36, and DC Anthony Thornley, 31, were on CID duty when the car they were in was in collision with a lorry as they travelled between Marehay and Denby Pottery on 19 August 1994.

Lisa Flanagan, chair of Derbyshire Police Federation, said: “To lose an officer is always felt across the Force, but this incident was particularly tragic since we lost two colleagues.

“Our thoughts today are with the loved ones Gary and Anthony left behind.

“But we also remember them both and the service they gave to the Force and the people of Derbyshire.”

05/08/2025

💐 COPS SERVICE HONOURS FALLEN OFFICERS

The families of fallen officers gathered at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire on Sunday for the annual Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Service of Remembrance.

Branch chair Lisa Flanagan represented Derbyshire Police Federation at the service and Chief Constable Rachel Swann attended on behalf of the Force.

They were able to meet with the relatives of some of the Force’s own fallen officers including the family of Bruce Stevenson who was 47 when he collapsed and died while on duty at Cotton Lane Police Station on 7 January 2013 and Angela Morgan, the fiancée of Derbyshire DC Gary Freeman, 36, who died along with DC Anthony Thornley when their vehicle was in collision with a lorry on 19 August 1994.

Lisa said afterwards: “It was an honour to represent the Federation at this service and to meet some of our families. I found it incredibly moving and it truly highlighted the unique role of police officers in our communities and the way in which some pay the ultimate price when serving the public."

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/3Jj4z7K

01/08/2025

FED RESPONDS TO POLICE PAY AWARD

Responding to the Government’s police pay award announcement, Brian Booth (pictured), deputy chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, said:

“Today’s pay award of 4.2 per cent barely treads water, with inflation currently at 4.1per cent.

“We note that chief constables argued for a pay rise of just 3.8%. We welcome the Government’s decision to reject that position and instead listen to the strong case we have been making on behalf of police officers across the country.

“However, after more than a decade of real terms pay cuts, this award does little to reverse the long-term decline in officers’ living standards or address the crisis policing faces."

MORE: https://bit.ly/4lWDANO

25/07/2025

💪 'I WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE'

Stepping into the role of secretary of Derbyshire Police Federation, Chris Parker brings with him more than two decades of frontline experience, a passion for fair representation and a clear ambition to improve the support offered to members.

Chris began his policing career in 2003, joining South Yorkshire Police at the age of 22. He served predominantly in frontline roles in Sheffield, gaining extensive experience in public order policing, response and neighbourhood duties. He also worked in investigative roles with the violent crime team.

In 2017, Chris and his wife - also a serving police officer - transferred to Derbyshire and he became a workplace Federation representative in 2023, quickly discovering a new sense of purpose.

“I found the work I did as a Federation representative very rewarding,” he said, “And when Kirsty Bunn stepped down as secretary earlier this year, the opportunity arose, and I knew I had to take it.”

Chris is determined to be a strong voice for officers across the Force, particularly those on the frontline.

“It’s a difficult time to be a cop,” he continued, “Where is our voice? Where is our support? I want to change that. I want to make a difference. I want to feel like I’ve had a positive impact on our members.”

Chris acknowledges that his first month in the role has been ‘challenging, busy and daunting’, as he transitions from operational policing to Federation leadership.

“It’s a very different way of working than being on the frontline,” he added, “But I’ve enjoyed it. It’s been a month of meeting people, understanding how the branch works, and starting to think about how we can improve the support we offer.”

HEAR MORE FROM CHRIS: https://bit.ly/4fg913m

24/07/2025

🗣️ PAY AWARD DELAYED: A STATEMENT FROM THE FEDERATION

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has issued the following statement following the pay award delay:

At this point in the year, we would ordinarily have received confirmation of the police pay award due to take effect in September. Unfortunately, no announcement has been made—and with Parliament now in summer recess until 1 September, it is unlikely we will hear anything further before then.

As a changed Federation, focused on putting members first, we are committed to sharing information with you as much as possible—whether it is good or bad.

The continued delay is simply unacceptable. Every other major public sector workforce has had their pay award confirmed. Yet once again, police officers—who are serving under intense pressure—have been left waiting. This failure does not rest with the Government alone. Chief Constables also have a responsibility to stand up for their officers and challenge a system that continues to undervalue those on the frontline.

The timing of this delay is particularly concerning. Officers are working flat out—responding to rising public order threats and being diverted from local policing to support personal visits by world leaders—and yet, with just weeks to go, they still don’t know what their September pay will be.

As your Federation, we are continuing to fight—holding both the Government and policing leaders to account—and stepping up our Copped Enough campaign to ensure your voice is heard. We encourage all members to show their support by signing the digital picket line and sharing the campaign with colleagues.

We will continue to keep you informed as this situation develops.

Thank you, as ever, for your continued service.

SHARE THE 'COPPED ENOUGH' CAMPAIGN: https://bit.ly/454kiyX

18/07/2025

Thousands of police officers are now working second jobs simply to cover their living costs, according to figures from the Police Federation of England and Wales.

More than 4,000 officers secured approval for secondary employment in 2024 – double the number recorded in 2019, data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveals.

South Yorkshire was one of nine force that refused to provide data or claimed it took too long to collect.

The highest individual figure came in Merseyside Police, where 372 officers reported having a second job.

In Dyfed-Powys, approvals rose from nine officers in 2019 to 287 last year, an increase of over 3,000%. There was a 503% increase in South Wales; Essex saw a five-fold rise; Cleveland recorded a 421% increase and Hampshire a 348% jump.

The PFEW has described this trend as a “damning indictment” of how far police pay has fallen.

Brian Booth, PFEW Acting Deputy National Chair, said officers were “overworked, underpaid and under threat” and that that no one should finish a demanding shift protecting the public only to head straight to another job in order to afford basic bills.

He added: “The impact on their family life or rest and recovery time is scary to think about…We need pay restoration now, and we need Chief Constables to get off the fence on pay and support their officers.”

Since 2010, police pay has fallen by 21% in real terms. New recruits start on £29,000 a year, and after six years’ service are earning up to £10,000 less than teachers or nurses with equivalent experience. With inflation and rising interest rates pushing living costs ever higher, many officers feel they have no choice but to seek additional income.

One officer serving in Wales, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the personal impact of the crisis.

He said: “There was a time when, had I not had other employment, my wife and I would have lost our house. If I didn’t have this second income, it would be very tight. I’ve had to increase my work on the side to make up for the degradation of my police pay over the years. Having a second job has affected my sleep, my diet and my fitness levels, but I’ve had to do it.”

The PFEW is calling on the government to outline urgent plans to restore the 21% lost in real-terms pay since 2010. It argues that without meaningful action, officer welfare and public safety will continue to suffer.

Calling on forces to publish this data quarterly, Brian added: “I’m particularly annoyed that some forces told us it would take more than 18 hours to find this data. This information should be at Chief Constables’ fingertips, because it highlights financial stress directly linked to officer welfare. Don’t make us drag this out of you.”

The Federation’s Copped Enough campaign calls on the public to demonstrate support for police by joining the digital picket line: https://www.polfed.org/campaigns/copped-enough/

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