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The Federation is the staff association for constables, sergeants and inspectors & Chief Inspectors

27/05/2026

ANGER AT 'OVERNIGHT' CUT TO PENSION LUMP SUMS

Police officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme are facing an immediate reduction in the lump sums they receive at retirement, following a sudden change to commutation factors introduced this week.

The change was triggered by a Treasury decision to increase the SCAPE discount rate, with revised commutation factors issued and applied with immediate effect.

Commutation factors determine how much cash an officer receives if they choose to give up part of their annual pension at retirement. Under the new factors, officers retiring from today will receive almost 5% less lump sum for the same amount of pension surrendered than an officer retiring last week. That change is expected to cost police officers thousands of pounds each.

The Police Federation says the speed and timing of the change means some officers retiring now are being hit without warning, despite having received retirement quotations or benefit illustrations based on the previous factors only weeks earlier. That means officers may already have already made financial decisions based on those figures.

The Federation has confirmed it is seeking independent advice on the scale and justification for the change, and on whether those who received recent quotations should be could take legal action because of financial detriment.

FIND OUT MORE: https://bit.ly/4wUzlYW

21/05/2026

🏆 OFFICERS AND STAFF HONOURED WITH LONG-SERVICE AWARD

North Yorkshire Police Federation chair Rob Bowles has congratulated members who were recognised at this year’s Long Service and Good Conduct ceremony.

Rob praised their professionalism and commitment to policing and their contribution to the Force.

He said: “It was fantastic to be here to honour colleagues at their Long Service and Good Conduct Ceremonies.

“These awards represent years of dedication and service to the Force and to the communities of North Yorkshire.”

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

18/05/2026

It is fantastic to be here to honour colleagues at their Long Service and Good Conduct Ceremonies.

Awards were presented by Chief Constable Tim Forber. Also here to celebrate the amazing achievements of our officers and staff are DCC Scott Bisset, ACO Lisa Stitt, ACC Ben Mosley, Deputy Mayor Jo Coles and Deputy Lieutenant Countess Charlotte Peel.

Officers celebrating their Long Service this evening are Steven Alderson, Benjamin Carter, Alan Fenney, Wayne Fox. Michael Jamalizadeh, Andrew Palmer and Andrew Pearson. Adam Heatlie and Stephen Johnson are also here to celebrate their 30 year anniversary and receive their 30 year clasp.

Also here celebrating their long service are Police staff members Tracey Arnell and Rebecca Oxley.

Well done to you all.
Rob Bowles
Chair, North Yorkshire Police Federation.

14/05/2026

🐾 CHARITY THANKED FOR FUNDING FORMER POLICE DOG'S CRUCIAL SURGERY

A North Yorkshire Police dog handler has spoken of her gratitude to the charity supporting her retired ‘superhero’ police dog as he prepares for surgery.

PC Claire Starkey has thanked the Thin Blue Paw Foundation for stepping in to fund vital treatment after six-year-old German Shepherd Miki (pictured right) suffered a serious injury.

Claire said: “I am super grateful for the charity.

“Miki was my superhero at work, and I owe it to him to make sure he has the best retirement possible.

“The support they’ve given us is a massive relief.”

Miki served North Yorkshire Police between March 2021 and October 2025.

Claire said: "He was a pleasure to work with and we had some fantastic results; tracking suspects from vehicles, finding vulnerable missing people, locating missing children, and also finding key items of property discarded from burglaries.

“Miki was an excellent tracker, and I could always rely on him to find what needed to be found and detain who needed to be detained."

Last year, he was forced to retire after being diagnosed with hip dysplasia, spondylosis of the spine and a ruptured cruciate ligament, which required surgery funded by the Force.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/4d8ULdh

12/05/2026

❤️ NEW BEYOND DUTY FILM HONOURS PC ROSIE PRIOR AND FALLEN OFFICERS

North Yorkshire Police officer PC Rosie Prior is honoured in a moving tribute to officers who lost their lives after putting themselves back on duty to help others.

Beyond Duty: The Ultimate Sacrifice is a powerful new film that tells the stories of four courageous officers whose sense of duty extended far beyond their shifts.

They include mother-of-two Rosie, 45, was killed in a road traffic collision having put herself back on duty to help another driver on the A19 at Bagby near Thirsk.

Her husband Chris has contributed to the film, paying tribute to Rosie and her service.

Chris also uses the film to renew his ask for police officers and staff to contribute £1.50 a month to the ‘phenomenal’ Police Children’s Charity.

The film has been released by the Police Arboretum Memorial Trust (UK Police Memorial) and the Police Remembrance Trust.

It also remembers three other officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while off duty:

- DC Jim Morrison QGM, 26, Metropolitan Police, witnessed a handbag theft in Covent Garden and pursued the suspect through central London. He was fatally stabbed outside the Indian High Commission. His murder remains unsolved to this day.
- PC Francis ‘Frank’ Mason QPM, 27, Hertfordshire Police, intervened in the armed robbery of a Securicor van outside Barclays Bank in Hemel Hempstead. He was shot and later died from his injuries.
- PC Ian Dibell GM, 41, Essex Police, intervened in an armed incident near his home in Clacton-on-Sea. Ian was shot and fatally injured while trying to disarm the suspect who had already fired at two members of the public.

While the film tells the stories of four people, it serves as a wider tribute to all police officers who have lost their lives after placing themselves back on duty to protect others.

WATCH THE FILM: https://bit.ly/49GVpwa

08/05/2026

🔎 'PROFESSIONALISM, DEDICATION AND HARD WORK' REFLECTED IN LATEST PEEL INSPECTION

North Yorkshire Police Federation says it will work with chief officers and the crime commissioner to ensure members’ voices are central to any plans arising from the latest HMICFRS inspection.

His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published the findings of its PEEL inspection, which assesses effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy of police forces.

It graded North Yorkshire Police as good in six areas: leadership and force management; attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce; using powers fairly, appropriately and with justification; preventing and deterring crime and antisocial behaviour and reducing vulnerability; safeguarding children and adults at risk of harm; and managing fraud.

The Force was found to be adequate in two areas: responding to the public and investigating crime. And it requires further improvement in providing a safe and lawful custody environment.

Michelle Skeer OBE QPM, HMICFRS’s chief inspector, said the Force had a stable chief officer team which, with regular briefings, was ‘positive for its future performance and culture’.

She said: “I am pleased with the performance of North Yorkshire Police in keeping people safe, reducing crime and giving victims an effective service.

“The Force has made improvements since our last inspection, particularly in its leadership and support for the workforce. But I have concerns about how the force is managing its custody areas.”

She added: “I am optimistic that North Yorkshire Police will continue to make improvements.”

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/4tXTCuN

07/05/2026

🏅 OFFICERS NOMINATED FOR POLICE BRAVERY AWARD AFTER RAILWAY RESCUE ATTEMPT

Three North Yorkshire Police officers have been nominated for a national bravery award after risking their own safety to rescue a driver who had crashed onto a railway track.

The officers were responding to reports a vehicle had left the road in Harrogate and was on the railway line.

Fi****ms officer PC Alex McGee, roads policing officer PC Mike Halstead, and a second fi****ms officer who has chosen to remain anonymous have been nominated for their actions in trying to rescue the driver.

The incident happened in York Place, Harrogate on the afternoon of 17 July, 2025.

Mike was first on the scene and found the vehicle at the bottom of a steep bank, having come to a rest upside down on the railway line below.

The fi****ms officers were nearby and attended to provide enhanced tactical medical capability. Firefighters were also in attendance.

The officers’ nomination said: “Not only was the life of the driver at risk, but the safety of rail users was too.

“The railway banking was heavily overgrown, making access to the tracks challenging.”

Spotters were positioned along the track to warn of approaching trains.

Meanwhile, the three officers decided to begin life-saving efforts, despite Network Rail warning it was unsafe to go onto the tracks.

FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3QV79oz

29/04/2026

🏠 FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS

North Yorkshire Police Federation are being reminded of free mortgage advice clinics delivered in partnership with Police Mortgages.

Police Mortgages, a leader in providing mortgage advice for officers, staff, and their families, offers confidential, one-to-one guidance.

Whether you are a first-time buyer, planning to remortgage, moving home, or simply reviewing your current deal, expert advice will be available.

The next clinic will take place on Wednesday 13 May, from 10am to 4pm. It will be hosted by dedicated mortgage specialist Fiona Ratcliffe.

Appointments are free but must be booked in advance. To make the most of the appointment, members are asked to have:
- A recent payslip
- Details of any credit cards or loans, including balances and monthly payments
- Information relating to any adverse credit history

BOOK BY SCANNING THE QR CODE BELOW ⬇️

17/04/2026

LANDMARK CHANGE ON OFFICER SUICIDES

Chief constables have agreed to introduce the mandatory recording of officer su***des and attempted su***des following a Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) campaign.

North Yorkshire Police Federation chair Rob Bowles described the move as an essential step towards improving officer welfare.

Rob said: “Our branch, branches across the country, and the national Federation have been campaigning on this for a while, and it is fantastic that our collective voices have helped to bring about this welcome change.

“For far too long, su***de has been a silent crisis in policing but we’ve not had the data to be able to identify the reasons behind it and any trends."

“It also meant policing has not had the full information that would allow it to take effective preventative action or intervention.

“Which is why this change is a landmark moment for police officer welfare.”

The branch has worked extensively to highlight the issue of police su***de and to encourage officers to talk more openly about their mental health.

The work includes a powerful and deeply moving video released for 2024's World Su***de Prevention Day.

WATCH THAT VIDEO 👉 https://bit.ly/4cha1V3

09/04/2026

👶🏻 CHANGES TO EMPLOYMENT LAW - PATERNITY LEAVE

New Employment Laws came into effect as of 6 April 2026, with significant changes around statutory pay entitlements, statutory sick pay and partner bereavement leave.

❓What are the main changes to paternity leave?

From 6 April 2026, paternity leave becomes a day-one right. This means that employees will be entitled to statutory paternity leave from their first day of employment, removing the previous requirement of 26 weeks of continuous service.

❓Will this change statutory paternity pay?

No, the 26-week qualifying period for statutory paternity pay remains unchanged.

❓ Can I still take unpaid parental leave?

Similarly, employees will also be able to take ordinary unpaid parental leave (unpaid for parents of children up to the age of 18) from Day 1 of employment. This means the current requirement for one year of continuous service will no longer apply.

MORE Q&As HERE 👉 https://bit.ly/4mmpCWG

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