Police officers risk their physical and mental health to keep us safe.
We must do more to protect them, just as they protect us.
£2.4 million in funding will expand wellbeing support, including psychological health checks, trauma-tracking tools and a Mental Health Crisis Line.
Oh, so it appears lots of us dinosaurs were right.
Stop promoting graduates with degrees in Portuguese literature. Make everyone learn their trade by walking the beat. Stop promoting people who say the right things and promote good coppers. Simples. https://t.co/la5MjtJSYB
“Just a number.”
That’s essentially what this statement from West Yorkshire Police says.
Today, our thoughts are with the family, friends, and colleagues of PC Charlie Mitchell of West Yorkshire Police. A 26-year-old officer whose body was located having gone missing.
The force’s post reads like a corporate incident report. Cold and clinical.
There is no “we’ve lost one of our own.”
There is zero warmth or compassion.
Just… “a serving officer has been found dead.”
Would you write something like that if it were your brother? Your son? Your friend?
This isn’t just about one post. It’s about what it says about policing as a whole right now. A profession where burnout is normal. Where people suffer in silence and the culture often lacks the very humanity we’re sworn to protect.
RIP Charlie.
@Hoppers71 Paul absolutely amazing been an absolute pleasure to work with you thanks for the support and guidance you’ve given me, enjoy retirement and take it easy
Police Officers are spending 800,000 hours a year waiting with mental health patients, a report exposes.
Research shows that while charge rates have hit a decade low, forces are spending time on wellbeing incidents found to not require police services: https://t.co/2cl8x7imUf
This one is very hard for us as we know this lovely boy, Lady B has even taken a bite from him in the ring at @Crufts…
RPD Glen recently retired from @WMPDogs having served for 8 years with @WMPolice, and with great distinction.
Just lately, Glen has been experiencing seizures. And this week he had five in a row, deeply distressing for him and his frantic family.
For those of you who know, when a dog has a seizure, it uses up the equivalent energy it would take us to run a marathon. It is EXHAUSTING and to have that many, in quick succession, has been unbelievably traumatic for this hero of a German Shepherd.
His dad has been worried sick, and sadly it looks as if there is a serious problem within his brain.
We are devastated too. But our job is to help, and it has been a privilege to cover the vets fees for his lengthy tests and medication to control these awful episodes.
Please hold RPD Glen in your thoughts, he will be kept as comfortable as possible for as long as possible, and we will be there, with your help, every step of the way.
This is what we do and we are beyond proud to support our friend RPD Glen and his family through a truly awful time.
Lots of love to you, Glen. It’s our turn now to protect you, our protector. 💜
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Yesterday we were honoured to have been contacted by PD Zyla's handler who requested that she'd like any donations in memory of PD Zyla from Leicestershire Police who sadly died in the line of duty this week, to be gifted to our foundation. Her request was so that Zyla's memory will live on through our work, supporting heroic retired police dogs from across the UK. We are providing support to Zyla's handler at this very upsetting time, and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated over £4,000 in her memory. R.I.P PD Zyla 🌈🐶🇬🇧💙 You can read tributes to PD Zyla here: https://t.co/G1OgyvpUps
Totally agree @mpfvicechairman - I’d add that any mechanism which decides our pay must also give us negotiating rights within it #CollectiveBargaining
We have no ability to withdraw our labour, therefore it is the minimum, extremely reasonable expectation.
Happy heavenly birthday, Liam
U are truly missed
1 more year, and it's the big 40, so look on at us with timeless age as we wrinkle and go grey and guide us through this journey.
Until the reorg 🍻
🛑Breaking News🛑 | Man Arrested For Attempted Murder After Police Officer Is Seriously Assaulted
An Essex Police officer is recovering from serious neck injuries after being viciously assaulted in the early hours of Saturday in Canvey Island, prompting a major investigation and an arrest for attempted murder.
At around 04:00 hours, residents of First Avenue called 999 [ @EPControlRoom ], reporting a commotion. Responding to the call, officers encountered a violent scene, resulting in serious harm to one of their own. The injured officer was promptly rushed to hospital for urgent care.
In swift response to the incident, a 45-year-old man has been detained under the suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody as investigations continue.
As the inquiry intensifies, Essex Police have cordoned off the area where the attack took place. Officers are expected to maintain a significant presence as they work to piece together the events leading up to the assault.
The police are calling on the community for assistance, seeking witnesses and anyone in possession of potentially crucial CCTV or doorbell camera footage. If you have information that could aid Essex Police, you are encouraged to come forward and quote incident number 192 of 4 November in your report.
@EssexPoliceUK have provided several avenues for the public to submit their reports. An online report can be filed, or residents can engage with the force via their Live Chat service, which is available from Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., except on public holidays.
To access Live Chat, visitors can click on the icon located at the bottom right of the Essex Police website, which is compatible with various devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
For those who prefer, the police can be reached by calling 101.
Detective Chief Superintendent Andrew Waldie said:
“We are taking this assault extremely seriously, and it is totally unacceptable one of our officers had their life put in danger whilst trying to keep the public safe.
“I’m pleased to say the officer has been discharged from hospital, and we are supporting him whilst he recovers.
“The arrested man remains in custody and we reassure the public that there is no risk as a result of this incident.”
Make sure you follow us @ES_News_ on X for more updates.
Police dogs are disregarded by the police service upon their retirement, with no on-going support provided by the Home Office, National Police Chiefs Lead for Police Dogs, Police Crime Commissioners or the local force the police dog served with. Our foundation provides life saving support for these heroic dogs, who have given so much to the communities they serve. In September, we have received requests of over £45,000 from police dogs in need, and we need your support. Please give what you can and RT this post to help us continue to be there for these heroic dogs in need. Donate here: https://t.co/R5RmaElzc7
A man who died after a collision with a car in Smethwick has been named as one of our police officers.
Sgt Paul Frear, who worked @WolvesPolice, was on his way to work when the tragedy happened.
Our thoughts are with Paul's friends and family.
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