FedConnect is a member event looking at key issues affecting policing today, hosted by Ian Collins.
This is an invaluable opportunity for members of the policing community to come together to share insights
Whether you can join for the full event or attend as your schedule allows, this is your chance to contribute to a meaningful discussion on the future of your Federation.
The event will be recorded for those who may need to catch up later.
Speakers will be added as they are confirmed.
The agenda is subject to change.
Speakers
Tiff Lynch
Acting National Chair - PFEW
Mukund Krishna
CEO - PFEW
John Partington
Acting Deputy Secretary - PFEW
Gareth Nicholson
Head of Marketing and Communications - PFEW
Mark Brooks OBE
Senior Communications and Policy Advisor - Men's and Boys
09:00
Welcome
Opening remarks to set the tone for the day and outline the purpose of FedConnect 2025.
Tiff Lynch
09:10
Copped Enough: The Federation’s National Pay and Conditions Campaign
A session exploring our national campaign for fair pay and conditions. Speakers will discuss the campaign's aims and objectives, linking them to national negotiation and political strategy as well as sharing how you, our members, can get involved and amplify the message.
Brian Booth
John Partington
Gareth Nicholson
09:40
With you, for you: our work for members in 2025
In this session, our CEO will share how the Federation is evolving to the changing needs of members in 2025 and beyond.
Mukund Krishna
10:10
Coffee with Cops
An informal, but impactful session where serving officers share lived experience
10:45
Break
11:00
Prison, prevention and police: the government’s approach to changes to sentencing
Insight into frontline realities, prevention strategies, and how the Federation is influencing the debate on sentencing.
11:20
Panel Discussion. After “Adolescence”: Men, Boys and Policing
Netflix’s hit show Adolescence inspired a new public debate about men and boys. This panel picks up right where the show leaves off -looking at how boys become men and what policing needs to learn and listen to for the workforce and the people we work for.
Mark Brooks OBE
12:00
Lunch break
12:45
Reflections from The Times’s Crime and Justice Commission
What does The Times’s Crime & Justice Commission mean for frontline policing?
From calls for new neighbourhood teams to cutting court delays - this session breaks down what the big ideas mean for the job on the ground.
13:00
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
A look at the government’s forthcoming VAWG strategy and the implications for officers in their day-to-day work.
13:30
Closing Reflections and Member Contributions
A final interactive session reflecting on the day’s discussions, member priorities, and future direction for the Federation
Tiff Lynch
Mukund Krishna
John Partington
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This event is free to attend for police officers, police staff, and stakeholders
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