Suffolk Police Federation, The Pines, Portal Avenue, Ipswich (2026)

03/09/2026

🚗 THIS MONTH'S NEW CAR DEALS

Suffolk Police Federation members can now access the latest collection of car deals from the Motor Source Group and set themselves up with their ideal new vehicle at an exclusive discount.

September sees the specialist dealers come in with a host of fresh offers on new and used cars, which are devised specifically for public sector workers such as police officers and staff.

Among the headline prices this month are £36,905 and £28,840 respectively for the luxurious, all-electric models of the Audi Q4 E-Tron and the Changan Deepal S07 – each saving over £11,000.

More than £7,500 can also be saved on the reliable Chery Tiggo 7, while other trustworthy brands involved in this latest offering include Mazda, Skoda and Volkswagen.

FIND OUT MORE: https://bit.ly/4gMle0S

28/08/2026

Suffolk Police Federation & Gallagher Group Insurance: Important Reminders

As a Federation member and/or subscriber to the Gallagher Group Insurance Scheme, please take a few moments to review these important reminders. Keeping your information up to date helps ensure you receive the correct benefits, support and cover when you need them.

~Are Your Personal Details Up to Date?

The Force does not share personal data with the Federation. Therefore, if you have:

>Moved house
>Changed your name
>Updated your contact details
>Experienced any other change in personal circumstances
please ensure you notify the Federation directly so that our records remain accurate.

~Is Your Beneficiary Information Current?

Subscribers to the Group Insurance Scheme now benefit from £135,000 of life cover.

Please ensure your nominated beneficiary details are up to date. If you are unsure who is currently recorded, contact us and we will be happy to check.

Important: This benefit is separate from your Force Death in Service benefit and should not be confused with it.

~Need Advice, Support or Help with Police Regulations?

If you have questions regarding police regulations or require Federation advice and support, please:

📧 Email: [email protected]

or

👤 Speak to a Workplace Representative.

Workplace Representatives can be identified by their grey Federation lanyard.

Please do not email individual Federation staff members directly. If a member of staff is absent or unavailable, your enquiry may not be seen promptly. The shared Suffolk inbox is monitored by the Federation team, allowing enquiries to be assessed and directed appropriately.

~What Cover Do You Have?

The latest Group Insurance Scheme Booklet is always available on our website for viewing or download. Group Insurance

We encourage all members to review their cover regularly to ensure they are aware of the benefits available and do not miss any potential claims.

~Do You Have the Correct Level of Cover?

If your personal circumstances have changed and you would like to:

>Add partner cover
>Remove partner cover
>Increase your life cover
please contact us as soon as possible.

Please note:

>Changes cannot be backdated.
>Partner cover cannot be transferred to a new partner.
>You and your partner must have lived together for a minimum of six months before cover can apply.
>Partner cover becomes invalid immediately if you stop living together.

~Are You Paying the Correct Amount?

Please check your payslip regularly to ensure:

>Your Federation subscription remains active.
>Your Group Insurance deduction is correct.

If anything appears incorrect, contact us immediately so that we can investigate.

Current Subscription Rates

Federation Subscription: £26.31 per month
Group Insurance Subscription: Please refer to the latest Scheme Booklet for current serving officer and partner cover rates.

~Contact Us

ALL ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE SENT TO:

📧 [email protected]

Please provide as much detail as possible in your email so that we can assist you efficiently.

26/08/2026

MEMBERS URGED TO SUPPORT FUNDRAISER FOR FALLEN OFFICERS

Suffolk Police Federation members are being encouraged to consider supporting a fundraising appeal for the families of two officers who died in the line of duty.

More than £985,000 has been raised for the families PC Matt Blades (pictured left) and PC Tom Clough through a GoFundMe page launched by Cleveland Police Federation on Sunday.

PC Clough, 38, and PC Blades, 37, died when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked armed response car on the A66 near Middlesbrough. Five other people also died in the collision.

Suffolk Police Federation branch chair Darren Harris said the response to the appeal demonstrated the strength of feeling towards the officers and their loved ones.

“On behalf of Suffolk Police Federation, I extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of PC Blades and PC Clough, and to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.

“They went to work to serve the public and, tragically, never returned home to their families.

“The scale of the support shown to the officers and their loved ones, particularly through the fundraising appeal, has been incredibly moving.

“No amount of money can ease the pain of losing someone you love, but the generosity shown will provide some financial support for the families in the months and years ahead."

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46nV3so

26/08/2026

📂 FED PUTS TRUST IN CHIEF AFTER REPORT FINDINGS

Branch chair Darren Harris says the Federation will put their trust in interim Chief Constable Mark Webster (pictured) to begin tackling ‘concerning’ issues raised in a new report into Suffolk Police.

The Force was inspected by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) with a police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) report detailing its findings.

In the review, there was praise for the way Suffolk Police has tackled anti-social behaviour to create ‘one of the lowest levels of anti-social behaviour incidents in England’.

It also said the Force was doing a good job of educating children about the dangers of knife crime and that it communicates well with its diverse communities.

But there were also plenty of areas for concern.

In responding to its findings, Darren said the Force was currently in an unusual position, with one Chief Constable retiring and another one coming in to hold the fort until a long-term appointment can be made.

Mark Webster has come out of retirement to temporarily lead the Force, replacing retiring Chief Constable Rachel Kearton.

But Darren added that time cannot be wasted on improving problem areas highlighted by the PEEL report, despite the situation.

“The report has shown that there are definitely some clear issues within the Force that need addressing,” he said.

“These are concerning for us as a Federation and for our members who are working long hours in challenging conditions to do their best to protect the public.

“Chief Constable Mark Webster is not responsible for the Force’s problems that are detailed in the report because he has only arrived here a short while ago.

“But he has said that he is fully aware of the issues and is committed to do what he can during his time here to act on them. He says he is determined to put the Force on a steady footing and hold the fort until a long-term replacement is found.

“As a Federation, we will support him and trust him to try and improve things while he is here."

HEAR MORE FORM DARREN: https://bit.ly/4hVzpmu

26/08/2026

🚙 💨 BRANCH REPS AT BURY ST EDMUNDS TODAY

A reminder that representatives from Suffolk Police Federation will be visiting Bury St Edmunds Police Station today - and they want to hear from you.

Branch chair Darren Harris, along with full-time Federation representative Emma Arthurs (pictured), will be there from 11am to 2pm.

Darren said: “It’s really important to us that we get out and about and speak directly to our members. Being able to sit down with officers, listen to what they are experiencing and understand the pressures they are facing is a vital part of our role as a Federation.”

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46pNv8o

26/08/2026

📅 'IT HAS BEEN A GREAT CAREER'

A former Suffolk Police officer whose career has spanned major investigations, award-winning safeguarding work, and even a role as a receptionist, has celebrated 40 years of service with the Force.

Former PC Janet Humphrey joined Suffolk Police in October 1985 aged 21.

She had moved down from Redcar in North Yorkshire to stay with her best friend’s family after deciding she did not want to go to university.

“I thought it was a nice place to stand on my own two feet, but not so far away that I couldn’t get home if I was in trouble,” she explained. “I applied while I was sitting in their back garden in Ipswich.

“No one in my family had been in the police. I wanted to work with people and to help people, and that was it.”

Read more of this story and many more in our new online Federation magazine: https://bit.ly/4wEc2RW

25/08/2026

🚙 💨 BRANCH REPS VISITING BURY ST EDMUNDS ON WEDNESDAY

Representative from Suffolk Police Federation, including branch chair Darren Harris will be visiting Bury St Edmunds tomorrow (Wednesday 26 August).

The visit will provide an opportunity for the Federation’s senior representatives to meet with officers and hear directly about the issues affecting members working at Bury St Edmunds Station.

Darren, along with full-time Federation representative Emma Arthurs will be visiting the team in the wellbeing van, Feels on Wheels, giving officers the opportunity to raise their concerns in a more private setting should they wish.

Speaking ahead of the visit, Darren said: “It’s really important to us that we get out and about and speak directly to our members. Being able to sit down with officers, listen to what they are experiencing and understand the pressures they are facing is a vital part of our role as a Federation.”

Darren said that now more than ever, it is important for the branch to be visible and accessible to members.

Members are being encouraged to take the opportunity to speak with them during the visit.

Darren and Emma will be at Bury St Edmunds Station from 11am until 2pm.

READ MORE: https://bit.ly/46pNv8o

21/08/2026

✍ WRITE TO YOUR MP TO KEEP CAMPAIGN MOMENTUM

Suffolk Police Federation is urging people to contact their local MP and support the campaign to prevent the early release of two men convicted over the death of PC Andrew Harper.

PC Harper was killed in August 2019 after being dragged behind a car while attempting to stop a group stealing a quad bike in Berkshire.

Two men, who were both 17, were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 13 years in prison.

However, the pair could be set for an early release under Government plans to ease pressure on the prison system.

More than one million people have now signed a petition calling for them both to remain in prison.

Now Suffolk Police Federation chair Darren Harris is urging people to keep the campaign momentum going by contacting their local MP before Parliament returns on 1 September.

He said: “More than a million people have signed the petition, which is extraordinary and shows the strength of feeling across the country.

“We want to keep that going and are asking people to make their views known directly to their elected representatives."

Read more and copy and paste a letter template to your MP: https://bit.ly/4zKw3cu

18/08/2026

Feels on Wheels kicked off the next 12 months of tours with a visit from Copper Pot.
Officers and staff were able to benefit from access and information regarding bespoke savings plans, along with a bit of refreshment from Emma and Claire who were available for advice.

14/08/2026

💷 NEW SAVINGS ACCOUNT FOR MEMBERS

No.1 CopperPot is offering Suffolk Federation members the chance to open a long-term savings account with attractive perks.

The credit union's Five-Year Regular Saver is open for applications until Monday 31 August.

This five-year term is set to begin on Thursday 1 October and will be locked until 30 September 2031, when it will mature with annual premium dividends – 0.5 per cent above the dividend rate of a standard No.1 CopperPot member account, subject to guarantees – paid into the account for each of these years.

Life protection is also included up until your 65th birthday.

FIND OUT MORE: https://bit.ly/4wsGgY6

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