City of London Police Federation

18/10/2026

All at the City of London Police Federation send our best wishes to our colleague from Nottinghamshire Police who was shot on duty today.

We wish them a speedy and full recovery and are thinking of them, their family and close colleagues at this time.

A man and woman fled the scene and have not been found, the police said. A fi***rm has been recovered.

14/10/2026

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has urged Chief Constables to review their AI policies to prevent officers and staff "unwittingly falling into the police misconduct system".

The IOPC has written to the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) warning that officers are at risk of "unknowingly committing misconduct if AI policies aren’t fit for purpose, regularly updated, and communicated effectively inside forces".

It follows referrals from police forces to the IOPC in which officers and staff are alleged to have used AI inappropriately and outside what’s permitted in force policy or guidance.

However, IOPC Director General Rachel Watson has warned officers could inadvertently commit misconduct – and potentially face dismissal – unless robust guardrails are in place to help them.

She said: “There is a risk that police officers and staff, believing they are doing the right thing by using AI, perhaps to speed up a process, could end up being investigated for misconduct because they don’t know or understand what’s allowed.

“It’s crucial all police forces have a robust AI policy in place; that’s the start point and it would be concerning if some forces don’t yet have one. The conditions of use need to be clear and communicated effectively, and regularly, to employees. It’s also important policies are frequently reviewed and updated given the rapidly evolving nature of the technology.

“And AI policies need to be effective, not just a tick box, designed around operational reality with clear day to day procedures in mind. Leadership commitment on AI needs to be visible and training built around how to apply AI in practice, not simply awareness of AI systems and conditions.

“I have met with the national lead for Police AI to discuss the matter and written to the NPCC outlining what we’re seeing."

More here https://www.policeconduct.gov.uk/news/officers-risk-accidental-ai-misconduct-iopc-warns

13/10/2026

Thanks to the work of DC Simon Ardeman and colleagues, a man who used SIM-swapping fraud to help steal almost £200,000 worth of cryptocurrency has been jailed for two and a half years.

https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/news/city-of-london/news/2026/october/sim-swap-fraudster-who-spent-stolen-crypto-cash-on-gold-grills-and-luxury-holidays-jailed/

08/10/2026

Are you looking for a charity to give to instead of sending Christmas cards? Please consider donating to the Metropolitan & City Police Orphans Fund

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So this may be very early sorry , but the shops are currently full of Christmas chocolate . Are you looking for a charity to give to instead of sending Christmas cards ?. Please consider donating to our fund. We support the children of police officers who die either in service, are retired or incapacitated and cannot provide for their family . Visit our website https://met-cityorphans.org.uk
Thanks in advance .
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06/10/2026

Introducing the new Secretary of The City of London Police Federation: Andy Wilde

How does it feel to be appointed Branch Secretary?

It’s an immense privilege to be appointed Branch Secretary and have the opportunity to build on the strong foundations Suzanne Ferris has established in both branch governance and member support. I’m grateful for the trust that has been placed in me by our branch board and am keen to deliver for the membership.

What are your immediate priorities?

My immediate priorities build on the four areas the branch has focused on over the past year:

• Pay and Conditions
• Workforce planning
• Conduct Investigations
• Welfare

That means going above and beyond for officers, treating the regulations as the baseline rather than the ceiling for the support the force provides. We will continue to support the Copped Enough campaign and engage with COT next year ahead of the next NPCC submission.

With police reform on the horizon, I want to support a one-force approach, break down silos and ensure parity across the organisation. The City of London Police is a unique force with a proud history and a wide range of specialisms, and we must make sure that every officer feels equally supported, valued and represented.

I’ll be working alongside our PSD management to ensure timely and proportionate investigations with early reassessments where appropriate and getting the force in a good position to respond to recommendations that may come out of the Accountability Review when this reports next year.

We have seen significant progress in the governance of Welfare Support Officers, and I am keen to work with the newly appointed strategic and tactical leads to build on that progress. Whilst welfare is the responsibility of the force one of my main priorities is around formalising the welfare fund from the £1 monthly admin fee added to the group insurance scheme fees and get this money used for the benefit of members.

Tell us a bit about your policing career?

I joined The City of London Police in 2006 and was posted to A group, B division at Snow Hill. In 2008 I then moved across to Bishopsgate when the two divisions merged. I remained on A group until I was promoted to Sgt in 2012, which led to a move to B group as a Response Sgt and Custody Sgt. In 2016 I undertook an ARV course and joined the TFG the following year following a short period on D group response. I remained there until a back injury put an end to my fi***rms career and I then worked hard to get fit enough to return to operational duties, whilst also completing my Inspector exams. The support I had through a stay at Flint House was pivotal to my recovery and I was posted to E group as a response Sgt in 2022 before moving back to A group on temporary promotion later that year followed by substantive promotion in 2024. This was my last posting as the A Group Inspector prior to moving to my new Federation Secretary role.

When and why did you join the Federation?

I became a workplace representative in 2020 as a result of supporting a number of officers involved in high-profile incidents. As a line manager and Welfare Officer, I saw first-hand the support the Federation could provide to officers involved in post-incident procedures. I was extremely grateful of the assistance that the fed reps were able to afford and wanted to be further involved in supporting officers during such incidents.

Why is the Federation so important?

There are additional responsibilities and restrictions placed on officers by virtue of our office and significant public scrutiny. As such the Police Federation is an important voice for our members. The Federation plays a key role in negotiating and influencing the strategic direction of force and policing nationally. On a local level, it is also a great source of support to individual officers facing wide range of issues, whether this be in relation to conduct matters, performance, post incident, equality issues, pensions or just basic queries around what they are entitled to.

Do you have a message for the members as Secretary?

Please make use of your branch and the team of workplace reps we have across the force. Feel free to pop by our office on 5th floor at Bishopsgate or you can email into the office on [email protected] and we can make arrangements for you to be contacted by a rep. Your Federation is here for you and we have a team of motivated, trained and capable reps able to help and support you.

05/10/2026

90-minute interactive panel discussion webinar to hear first-hand experiences of menopause in policing is upcoming

Panel members will share their personal journeys, discuss the challenges and opportunities involved, and explore how managers can provide meaningful support to colleagues experiencing menopause.

16 October at 10.30am.

https://pfewevents.org/international-menopause-day-panel-discussion

02/10/2026

All at the City of London Police Federation are extremely saddened by the loss of Shanice Bennett.

She was just 27.

Russ Pengelly, Chair of the City of London Police Federation, said: "We all deeply feel the loss of Shanice. It’s awful to lose anyone, but one so young and who had such enthusiasm for life is particularly heartbreaking.

"Shanice was relatively early in her policing career, but the passion and pride she showed in being a police officer really shone through to all around her.

"During the relatively short time she was with us, Shanice touched the lives of many colleagues across the force through her positivity and spirit.

"Our thoughts are with her colleagues, friends and above all her family during this incredibly difficult time."

Shanice had thousands of supporters on TikTok who were following her journey

30/09/2026

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29/09/2026

Following the sad news of the death of PC Alex Ayre, our thoughts are with our colleagues at Dorset Police and PC Ayre's loved ones.

All at Dorset Police Federation are devastated by the sudden death of our colleague PC Alex Ayre.

Alex – who died on Friday - was 24.

He had served in the Bournemouth and Boscombe area and joined the force in 2022.

Alex's family described him as a "much-loved son, grandson, big brother, little brother, nephew, cousin, best friend and such an important person to so many people".

They said: "None of us ever imagined we would be having to say goodbye to you so soon.

"Losing you has left a space in our lives that can never be filled.

"You were deeply loved and respected by your family, friends, colleagues, childhood friends and by so many people whose lives you crossed along the way."

They described him as a "handsome, charming young man" whose personality naturally drew people towards him.

The family said: "You had such a way of making people feel welcome, accepted and included, no matter who they were.

"You were always there for people, always happy to help, always thinking about how other people were feeling, and always someone people knew they could turn to when they needed you."

Chris Wood, Chair of Dorset Police Federation, said: “We are all incredibly saddened by the sudden loss of Alex.

"The thoughts of all at Dorset Police Federation are with his family, friends and close colleagues at this devastating time.

“The Federation team remains in constant contact with the Force and are supporting his colleagues as best as we can.

“If anyone needs support, the Force’s welfare team are available as are the Federation.”

28/09/2026

Thousands of police officers who have died on duty were honoured at the 23rd annual National Police Memorial Day.

Members of the police family gathered in Belfast on 27 September, to honour around the more than 4,500 officers who have lost their lives on duty.

1,500 people were in attendance.

The names of those officers who have died in the past year were read out.

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, of Cleveland Police, PC Alice Slominska, of Bedfordshire Police, PC Jess Turnbull, of Northumbria Police, PC Mark Chester, of The Ministry of Defence Police, PC Mathew Parker, of Essex Police, PC Bradley Corke, of Kent Police, and PC Faizaan Najeeb, of Northamptonshire Police.

Russ Pengelly, Chair of the City of London Police Federation, said: "It's an incredibly important day and really important that we remember officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

"It is so important to the families, to colleagues, to us all, and for the public to remember that police officers are out there every day, risking everything, for the good of everyone else.

"You only have to look around you at how many people are actually here, and how important it is to people to turn up every year. This shows solidarity, and the solidarity when loss happens, and we can all come together."

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood gave a reading at the service, as did the Lady Lieutenant of Belfast Dame Fionnuala Jay-O'Boyle. And Jon Boutcher, Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

During the service, candles were lit for officers in each of the four nations.

Lighting the candle for Northern Ireland was Jackie Gorman, mother of Constable Kevin Gorman, who died 23rd November 2008, alongside three colleagues, while responding to a call for assistance when their police vehicle lost control and struck a wall.

Lighting the candle for Wales was Dorothy Ellis, mother of PC Adrian Ellis, of Gwent Constabulary, who died on 27th September 1989. Adrian was killed in a motorcycle accident while travelling to report for duty.

Lighting the candle for Scotland was Christine Fulton MBE, wife of PC Lewis Fulton, of Strathclyde Police, who died on 17 June 1994, when he was stabbed during a violent struggle as he took action to protect members of the public.

Lighting the candle for England was Chris Prior, husband of PC Rosie Prior, of North Yorkshire Police, who died on 11 January 2025, when she was struck by a lorry while assisting at the scene of a collision.

At the end of the service, the Last Post was sounded, and petals in remembrance of all the officers who have lost their lives were distributed to the congregation.