Avon and Somerset Police Federation

11/03/2026

Remembering PC Kevin Stoodley, of Avon and Somerset Police, who died on duty on this day in 2015

07/03/2026

We have just been to the briefing for a public order operation in Bristol today. Lots of officers have had their Saturday off cancelled to come in and keep the public safe so a big thank you to them. A reminder too of the pressures frontline policing is under.

04/03/2026

Avon and Somerset Police Federation Statement

"Like many of our members, we were extremely concerned to learn of today’s arrests involving individuals connected to the national Police Federation.

"We want to be absolutely clear to every officer in Avon & Somerset: this investigation does not involve our local branch, our local elected officials, or anyone connected to our operations here.

"The Police Federation have stated they will cooperate fully with the relevant authorities. As with any investigation, it is important that due process is followed and that no assumptions are made while the facts are being established.

"Our focus here remains supporting and representing our members of Avon & Somerset with integrity, transparency and professionalism and this will remain the case.

“Officers already face immense strain, from rising workloads to increased scrutiny and uncertainty over pay and conditions.

"We want our officers in Avon and Somerset to know this: your local Federation remains stable, accountable, and focused entirely on you.”

Tom Gent, Chair, Avon & Somerset Police Federation
Marc Flavell, Secretary, Avon & Somerset Police Federation

03/03/2026

Police officers should have a minimum 7% annual pay rise for each of the next three years, the Police Federation of England and Wales has said.

In its report to the Police Remuneration Review Body for 2026, the PFEW said the multi-year pay settlement was essential to improve retention, morale and operational capability.

By contrast, the National Police Chiefs’ Council is supporting a 3.5% pay rise if it is fully funded by the Government, or a below-inflation 2.5% if it is not.

The PFEW is also calling for:

- Full recognition of the ‘P Factor’ in police pay, to properly reflect the risks, restrictions and obligations unique to policing.

- Fewer pay points for constables to simplify progression and improve competitiveness, including removing the lowest pay points to reflect frontline expectations from day one.

- Increase the unsocial hours allowance from 10% to 20%, for work between 8pm and 6am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

- Acting up and temporary promotion payments should be paid from day one and made pensionable.

- The maximum London and South East allowance should be paid as standard.

- Increased annual leave, with any unused leave to be paid.

- A new long-service leave and recuperation leave.

- Workload payments to Inspectors and Chief Inspectors should be extended, with additional pay for hours worked beyond 48 per week, pending a full review of the 1994 PNB Agreement.

02/03/2026

Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards – nominate your deserving colleagues now!

All at the Federation are delighted to be returning with our Third Recognition Awards in October this year to recognise and celebrate Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

And we now need you to nominate your deserving colleagues!

We are looking for nominations for the following categories:

- Bravery
- Unsung Hero
- Inspiration
- Detective
- Compassionate Officer
- Team of the Year
- Supervisor of the Year
- Response Officer of the Year

Please do let us know who you think is deserving of these Awards in our force - and provide us with a short citation as to why...

Please fill in the form with information on your deserving colleagues https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=IJTX9mriHUe68V29n-n68zH2OkLNidtHi7xRDZ81qt1URExIUDM3WDFIRVEwOUQxTjlTOVBIUUtUVi4u&route=shorturl

You have until Friday 15 May to nominate.

Winners will be informed of their success in June and be invited to the prestigious evening in October.

Avon and Somerset Police Federation Chair Tom Gent said: "We are delighted to be returning with the Recognition Awards once again this year. It's now a firm fixture in the policing calendar.

"We encourage colleagues to nominate their fellow officers. Let us know about all the great police officers out there across Avon and Somerset and what they are doing - and we will highlight and celebrate their work."

27/02/2026

Sad news as West Midlands Police announce the off duty death of Detective Constable Tayyab Malik. Thoughts are with his family, friends and close colleagues at this time.

DC TAYYAB MALIK: FEDERATION RESPONSE

West Midlands Police Federation has extended its sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of a Force detective who died on Tuesday afternoon.

DC Tayyab Malik was 35.

Jess Davies, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, said: “Our thoughts are with Tayyab’s loved ones at this heartbreaking time.

READ MORE HERE:
https://polfed.org/westmids/news-and-events/news/2026/dc-tayyab-malik-federation-response/

23/02/2026

Upcoming webinar to mark International Women’s Day 2026: “Give to Gain – How Supporting Others Accelerates Your Own Success.”

Register here for the event on March 6

https://pfewevents.org/international-womens-day-give-to-gain

19/02/2026

If police officers are struggling for any reason they can call Oscar Kilo’s 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line on 0300 131 2789.

Anyone working in policing in England & Wales feeling overwhelmed, suicidal, or simply needs someone to talk to, is encouraged to contact
www.oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line

07/02/2026

05/02/2026

Chair Tom Gent has co-signed a letter with the Chair of The Police Federation of England and Wales today to the Director of Public Prosecutions following the recent jury verdicts relating to protest activity at Elbit Systems sites, where a police officer suffered serious injuries.

04/02/2026

Avon and Somerset Police Federation notes the verdict reached at Woolwich Crown Court today - particularly in relation to the alleged assault of a colleague.

Like people across the country, we have viewed very distressing scenes during this trial, including footage of a police officer trying to maintain law and order only to be severely injured.

We remind the public that a brave police officer's spine was fractured during this incident.

Avon and Somerset Police Federation continues to support our injured colleague and all officers involved on that day.

Tom Gent, Chair of Avon and Somerset Police Federation said: "When an officer is assaulted while simply doing their job, the impact is felt across the policing family.

"We expect — and rely upon — the full support of the criminal justice system when our officers are harmed in the line of duty.

"Our priority is Sergeant Evans’s welfare and we stand squarely behind her as she continues her recovery.

"We await with interest to hear news of whether there will be a retrial over this allegation."

04/02/2026

Remembering PC Sarah Minskip, of Avon and Somerset Constabulary, who died on duty on this day in 2004