Review of Police Pay and Conditions of service
Dear Colleagues
On Tuesday 8th June, together with Vice-Chairman Simon Reed, I met with the Home Secretary, Theresa May, and Police Minister, Nick Herbert. The Home Secretary's announcement at the Police Federation conference regarding a review of pay and conditions for police officers was discussed but the Home Secretary confirmed there are currently no detailed proposals. We also raised the issue of the planned review of public sector pensions, specifically any proposed changes to the police officer pension scheme. Again, the Home Secretary and Police Minister said there are no firm details or proposals available at this stage. However, they assured us that the Police Federation of England and Wales would be engaged in full consultation on any future proposals relating to pensions or terms and conditions.
We therefore await further detail but made clear to the Home Secretary that we are ready to actively engage with the government to ensure that the unique and dangerous role police officers undertake in society is fairly reflected in our terms and conditions.
I will keep you informed when further information is available.
Regards
Ian Rennie
General Secretary
Police Federation of E&W
