Episode 22 (Bonus Episode) – Jamie Thompson on whether this pay uplift is actually uplifting
The Government has announced salary increases for public sector workers. Police in England and Wales will receive a consolidated pay award of £1,900, applied to all ranks from September 1, for the yea...
27 Juli 202221min
Episode 21 - Steph Allinson on embracing bravery
The annual Police Bravery Awards recognise the selflessness of officers who have put the safety of others before their own. Hosted by the Police Federation of England and Wales, the 2022 edition was h...
26 Juli 202225min
Episode 20 – If conference instructs, what have we learned?
The Police Federation of England and Wales lists the benefits of attending its annual conference on a dedicated page of its website. The 2022 edition welcomed attendees in person again, and the Cheshi...
28 Maj 202240min
Episode 19 - Steve Hartshorn on fixing what’s broken
Morale among police officers is at an all-time low, and lifting that mood is just one of the challenges facing Steve Hartshorn, the new national chair for the Police Federation of England and Wales (P...
3 Maj 202231min
Episode 18 – Why workplace representation matters, with Andy Burrage
The Cheshire Police Federation podcast returns with a close examination of what workplace representation looks like for officers in 2022. Tony Condon, the branch secretary, starts by explaining what t...
11 Apr 202225min
Episode 17 - Is the public presented with an accurate portrayal of policing by traditional forms of media?
Jamie Thompson, Cheshire Police Federation chairman, believes the answer is ‘no’. And this episode’s guests, Royston Martis and Natalie Hill from Martis Media, can provide proof his hunch is correct. ...
8 Feb 202243min
Episode 16 – Why sharing my story can stop stigma, with Mark Naylor
Detective Sergeant Mark Naylor, a Cheshire Police Federation member, became only the second recipient of the Inspiration in Policing Award at the National Police Bravery Awards in London last month. H...
7 Dec 202132min
Episode 15 – Is policing ‘back to normal’?
Is policing ‘back to normal’? If not, where are we? Dan Lever, equality and wellbeing lead for Cheshire Police Federation, describes the conditions that police officers are working in after the Govern...
21 Okt 202127min
