Police Care UK is reducing the impact of harm on police and families and rebuilding lives for a brighter future. But they need volunteers to help them reach more people.
Police Care UK provides help to serving and former police officers & staff, volunteers, and their families, that is completely independent and confidential.
They offer practical, emotional, and financial support for those who suffer physical and psychological harm because of their policing role.
They are looking for volunteers, who can help them spread the word about their services and grants, as well as provide local one-to-one support to those going to them for help.
Full training and support will be provided, and once inducted volunteering times will be flexible ranging from 1 – 8 hours a month, depending on volunteer role. If you are interested, please check out their website or contact Volunteer@PoliceCare.org.uk for more details.

SPF Media Release – Independent Review of Football Policing in Scotland

Independent Review of Football Policing in Scotland

Family Worldwide Annual Travel Insurance is included in the Scottish Police Federation’s Group Insurance Scheme. Our brokers are currently negotiating with suppliers to select the provider for the next insurance period. Once appointed, details will be posted on this website. To ensure you are kept up to date with new information, please sign up to the mailing list at the bottom of the page. Please be assured, Travel Insurance cover will run continuously.

The current policy will cover all trips commencing no later than 31st March 2019. The new policy will cover all trips commencing 1st April 2019 onwards. Should you require details (eg for booking purposes), of the travel insurance, please use the existing details until the new policy starts.

Jim McDonald LL.B, passed away on Tuesday 12th February 2019 after a long illness.  Jim was a Detective Inspector in Tayside Police and the Deputy General Secretary of the Scottish Police Federation from 1991 – 95. He retired after 30 years police service in 1995 and went to University of Dundee where he obtained a law degree. He had just started working for a Dundee solicitor when the SPF asked if he would return as a Research Officer. Jim performed that role from 2000 to 2006.

Doug Keil (SPF General Secretary from 1991 to 2005) said, “Jim McDonald was my mentor and I simply could not have done my job without Jim’s guidance and assistance.  He was first and foremost a really good police officer, he had common sense and experience and he knew and cared for his colleagues. Jim was at the forefront of the SPFs response to the Sheehy Inquiry where his tenacity and dedication were invaluable. As well as a first class colleague  Jim was a great friend and he will be sadly missed.”

The SPF’s sympathy and condolences go to Jim’s wife Linda and their children and grandchildren.