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Authorised Firearms Officer for two decades. Previously worked on the Armed Response Vehicle & now a Specialist Firearms Officer within UK. Views are my own.

[AFO @AFOcop]

The answer to all the questions posed is a big fat NO.

No wonder replies are switched off.

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

(1/3) Don’t judge the Police Federation’s transformation by an org. chart, judge it by what members experience.

Are members being put first? Do they understand the support available to them? Is the Federation better at fighting for them?

[AFO @AFOcop]

Policing Minister posts this, with no consideration for the custody staff and the impact on their lives.

But nothing on the two on-duty @ClevelandPolice officers tragically killed overnight.

[Sarah Jones MP @LabourSJ]

Very sad to hear that a man passed away in police custody in Croydon. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

The IOPC is now conducting an independent investigation into the circumstances of his death - I will be closely monitoring its outcome.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Truly horrific news of seven people that have lost their lives in an incident in Cleveland.

Sincere condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of the two @ClevelandPolice officers who have tragically died.

[Cleveland Police Fed @ClevelandPolFed]

All at Cleveland Police Federation are completely devastated at the on duty death of two colleagues in the early hours of this morning.

All of our thoughts are with their families, friends and close colleagues at this time.

Full statement here https://t.co/wIWD28V3VY

[AFO @AFOcop]

The @PFEW_HQ is not fit for purpose. Hopefully this is the end of the corrupt status-quo.
For too long it’s been an inept gravy train squandering members subscriptions.
Officer’s deserve better.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Good.

[Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) @policeconduct]

We have decided the @metpoliceuk officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba will not face a gross misconduct hearing. The decision follows the Government's recent law change to the use of force test in misconduct cases.

Read more:
▶️https://t.co/bsLNR2v666

[AFO @AFOcop]

Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/uaNLuJJtiS via @UKChange

[AFO @AFOcop]

@PFEW_HQ @NorfolkFedChair Digital picket line is like flogging a dead horse. No Government listens. Officers need the right to strike. End of.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Police pay rise 3.5% announced by @ukhomeoffice

Approximately 1% above current UK inflation rate.

Top rate PC increase
£1758.96 per year
£146.58 a month

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

Police pay award: 3.5%. PRRB recommendation: 3.9%.
National Secretary John Partington: "The Government has ignored its own expert pay review body. This is a pay rise on paper, not in officers' pockets. The average officer will be no better off in real terms."

[AFO @AFOcop]

Let’s see if the police get anything similar to the 3.8% come September.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🚨 The results from the pay ballot are in.

Firefighters and control firefighters have voted to accept the 2026 pay offer.

Wholetime, control and RDS firefighters should receive a 3.8% pay increase in their July pay packets.

[AFO @AFOcop]

The two brothers who assaulted police officers at Manchester Airport will not face a third trial.

This country and the pathetic criminal justice system is broken beyond repair.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Well done to the @metpoliceuk for a swift release of the body worn video from today’s incident.
Positive action like this has been needed for years.
Top job by the officers apprehending the subject.

[Metropolitan Police @metpoliceuk]

Watch as police officers confront a man suspected of carrying out a terrorist attack in north London where two men were stabbed.

The suspect refused to show his hands, was violent and continued to pose a clear threat. Using only their training, courage and tasers, they detained him while he continued to try to attack and stab them. This took true courage.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Well, that’s short and sweet.

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

Statement 👉 https://t.co/qUmYpxr2Uy

[AFO @AFOcop]

Who is paying the legal fees for the three individuals involved?

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

(1/2) We are aware that three individuals connected to the Police Federation have been arrested as part of an ongoing police investigation.

This is a live matter and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.

[City of London Police @CityPolice]

Today the City of London Police Domestic Corruption Unit made arrests in connection with a criminal investigation into allegations of fraud made against three individuals connected to the national Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).

Read more: https://t.co/BrpEYkIn3Q

[AFO @AFOcop]

This is brilliant news. The house of cards is about to fall.

[Guido Fawkes @GuidoFawkes]

Police Federation Chief Arrested on Suspicion of Corruption https://t.co/S0YAm6RKvn

[AFO @AFOcop]

Happy New Year all. Here’s to a happy, healthy and prosperous 2026.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Tender your resignation please.

[Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP]

I’m delighted that Alaa Abd El-Fattah has arrived in the UK and is with his family.

Alaa’s case has been a top priority for our Government and I welcome President Sisi’s granting of this pardon.

I pay tribute to Alaa’s family for their tireless determination to be reunited.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Merry Christmas to all that follow. Thank you for your continued support especially during these testing times.
To those who are working and to my other emergency service colleagues — look after each other and have a safe one.

[AFO @AFOcop]

Yeah right. Where is our right to strike? Let us then.

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

I believe in workers’ right to strike.

But the strikes next week planned by resident doctors should not happen, they place the NHS and patients who need it in grave danger.

A fair deal is on the table. My message to doctors is simple: take it.