S3 Ep5 - How to rate a pay offer with Jamie Thompson
Police officers have discovered that their pay will rise by seven per cent from September. It provides respite, but pressure on their pockets won’t relent. Cheshire Police Federation chairman Jamie Th...
25 Juli 202334min
S3 Ep4 - ‘Cops for Ukraine’ and for each other; why solidarity matters
Like most of us, PC Jim Clark watched the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a bystander from afar last year. In 2023, that changed. The Cheshire Police Federation workplace representative, together with ...
26 Maj 202330min
S3 Ep3 - Keep the faith; on regaining the public’s trust in policing
A new study claims trust in the police is fragile, with close to seven in 10 respondents believing the service has given up on trying to solve crimes like vandalism or shoplifting. Among those who hav...
15 Mars 202334min
S3 Ep2 - On seeking support from sources that may not seem obvious
On seeking support from sources that may not seem obvious Can police officers learn about managing their mental health from colleagues who do similar jobs? The emergency services peer community, an on...
18 Feb 202333min
S3 Ep1 - If morale is the state of mind, then policing has a problem
Results from the latest Pay and Morale Survey prompted the Police Federation of England and Wales to conclude that officers are close to breaking point. Many are questioning whether they can afford to...
15 Jan 202330min
Episode 25 - On a year spent fighting for fairness, and plenty more besides
The way officers feel – about their jobs, how they’re portrayed, and who really appreciates them – has dominated discourse on policing throughout 2022. Branch chairman Jamie Thompson is invited by hos...
19 Dec 202229min
Episode 24 - On protecting volunteers and hearing their voices, with Jamie Thompson
A campaign by the Police Federation of England and Wales for special constables to join its ranks resulted in a law change earlier this year. Now, volunteer officers can apply for membership and enjoy...
30 Nov 202223min
Episode 23 - Managing money in a crisis: truths, tips and avoiding trouble
If close to half of police officers in Cheshire were worrying daily about money last winter, then how do they feel about their circumstances now? Dan Lever, equality and wellbeing lead for Cheshire Po...
23 Sep 202232min
