Policing for a Better Britain
Review of Policing reflects Superintendents’ Association’s concerns re Neighbourhood Policing Irene Curtis, the President of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales, which represents the senior operational commanders in the police service, today welcomed the publication of the ‘Policing for a Better Britain’ report by the Independent Police Commission. Chief Superintendent Curtis said: “One of the […]
Job Opportunity with the Security Institute
The Security Institute provides personal membership for individual security practitioners who have skills and experience in security. We are based in the Nuneaton with members worldwide. Membership gives credibility, through independent personalised benchmarking, and enhances career prospects. It provides a network of excellent contacts, and is at the forefront of standards development. https://www.security-institute.org/home_page The Institute […]
Crime and Media Conference – 5th November 2013
Crime and Media Conference 5th November 2013 You are warmly invited to the Campaign for Social Science’s conference: Crime and the Media: Social Science Perspectives Tuesday 5 November, 10am-4.30pm Barnard’s Inn Hall, Gresham College, London EC1N 2HH We recommend highly booking ASAP, as the event is less than a fortnight away and tickets are limited. […]
Keep Calm but Learn the Lessons from History
By Chief Superintendent Gavin Thomas Back in 1967 the Home Office issued a circular, based on research, that encouraged Police forces to adopt a new system of policing, which reduced the number of officers on foot patrol and put them into cars. This system, called ‘Unit Beat Policing’ (UBP), was intended to provide policing over […]
Value in Policing Round Table
‘Value in Policing – quality, confidence, trust’ a round table that is taking place in central London on 30 October, for attendance on a complimentary guest basis for PSAEW members. The agenda can be seen here AGENDA Alternatively guests may register here REGISTER Themes include: · Addressing new challenges – policing and criminal justice in the […]
Association President to attend Women of the Year Lunch
The Association President Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis has been selected to attend the prestigious lunch in recognition of her personal contribution to society and she will join 400 women from all walks of life at the Women of the Year Lunch. This year’s event will take place on Monday 14 October 2013 at the InterContinental London, […]
In 28 Years as a Police Officer……
By Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis – President In 28 years as a police officer, I have seen neighbourhood policing come and go – and then come back again. Things have gone full circle. That said, our current intelligence-led and engaging style of neighbourhood policing is far more sophisticated and effective than that which I recall […]
PSAEW Annual Report 2012/13
The Annual Report of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales for the financial year 2012-2013 has been published. The last year has been a busy but productive year for the Association during which it has seen significant changes to the policing landscape with the introduction of Police and Crime Commissioners and the College […]
College of Policing Inaugural Conference
The College of Policing is planning its first conference for October 2013. As the new organisation in the national policing landscape the College knows that many of you are keen to learn what the College of Policing is all about. The College is hosting two one-day events in October open to all ranks of policing and is FREE […]
40 Years of Policing – What Changes Have You Seen?
Silver River television is producing a new history series for Channel 4 that will tell the story of social change in Britain over the past 40 years through the eyes of four different professions. It’s history told from the perspective of the people who lived through it, telling stories that are funny and revealing, and […]
Remembering our Fallen Colleagues
Remembering our Fallen Colleagues By Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis (Photos by Martis Media) Last weekend, along with many others from both within and outside the policing family, I attended the 10th Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Memorial Service at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire. If you haven’t heard of COPS, then please have a look […]
Restricted Duties – Changes in Police Regulations
Update on Restricted Duties Tom Winsor in his Winsor II Review of Police Pay and Conditions of Service recommended changes in Police Regulations with a view to making it easier to remove officers who were unable to perform the full range of police duties as a result of injury or illness. (See Winsor Recommendations 38, […]
Judicial Review against the CC of Bedfordshire Police
Update on PSAEW’s Judicial Review against the CC of Bedfordshire Police regarding Implementation of Regulation A19 – Police Pensions Regulations 1987 In February and March of this year the PSAEW mounted a judicial review of the decision made by the CC of Bedfordshire Police in late 2011 to implement Regulation A19 in order to compulsorily […]
Compulsory Severance – ‘Failure to Agree’
Update on Compulsory Severance At the PNB meeting held on 24th July the subject of compulsory severance was discussed. The Independent Police Arbitration Tribunal (PAT) in its finding in January this year remitted the Winsor proposal to introduce compulsory severance to the police service to PNB for further discussion with a view to reaching […]
Neighbourhood Policing Levels
Superintendents’ Association concerned about Neighbourhood Policing Levels Following the publication today of the Policing in Austerity: Rising to the Challenge report by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary, Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis, President of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales, has expressed concern about the changing nature of how policing is delivered. Whilst the […]
Superintending Pay Scales
The salary rates for superintendent ranks will be increased by 1% from 1 September 2013. There are no rates for 2011 and 2012 due to the Government two-year public sector pay freeze, which included the police service. Superintendents Pay point With effect from 1st September 2008 With effect from 1st September 2009 With effect from […]
Spending Review 2013
Spending Review 2013 Chief Superintendent Graham Cassidy, National Secretary, comments on the Spending Review 2013. You will be aware that in this week’s comprehensive spending review statement the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced that Government Departments would put in place plans to end automatic pay progression. While there have been references to policing within this […]
The First Cut is Not Necessarily the Deepest
The First Cut Is Not Necessarily the Deepest by Chief Superintendent Irene Curtis On June 26th 2013, the Treasury will announce details of the next Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) and with the country struggling to recover from its debt, it’s highly likely that this will mean further significant cuts for the public sector. This week, […]
Mental Health Joint Inspection Report
Police Superintendents disappointed that Mental Health Joint Inspection Report does not go further The President of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales (PSAEW) has expressed her disappointment that the recommendations in a joint inspection report in relation to the detention of individuals for mental health assessment in police custody suites don’t go far […]
Former President of Police Superintendents Awarded OBE
Members of the Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales (PSAEW) are thrilled to hear that former President Derek Barnett has been awarded the OBE for his leadership of the Association and dedication to public service. Derek, who served for more than 34 years as a Cheshire Police Officer, took up the role of President […]
