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Their failure to protect officers was most noticeable following the
July 2005 Ardoyne rioting which left 105 officers injured five of whom
were subsequently medically discharged from the service. Despite
the reservations of some members the Board cravenly accepted a
report from its human rights advisers that the officers’ rights had been
adequately regarded.
And the same suspect Board members also had no regard for the rights
of officers when they procrastinated unacceptably over the introduction
of tasers – the weapon which officers can deploy to subdue or disarm
violent aggressors without recourse to a lethal firearm. The then
exasperated Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde, exercised his operational
independence and issued tasers selectively much to the annoyance of
the Board.
More recently we have had the human rights nonsense of whether or
not the photographs of suspected rioters under the age of 18 should
be published in local papers in an effort to bring them to justice. The
Board says this should only happen” in exceptional circumstances”. By
any normal definition of exceptional circumstances serious rioting with
the objective of maiming or killing a police officer justifies the most
exhaustive identification search.
When an off-duty officer intervened in a robbery at an Albertbridge
filling station he was doing what he is legally obliged by police
regulations – off-duty or on duty. It is unfortunate that once again
there was a stampede by certain Board members to get on air with
their erroneous facts and ill-disguised prejudices. Basil McCrae
seemed unaware that the officer would not be suspended unless
there was immediate evidence that he should be and Alex Maskey
seemed equally unaware that the Police Ombudsman’s Office
investigation would simply take precedence over a further criminal
inquiry.
As for the media and much of the general public, they should note
that such is the dissident threat police officers carry their personal
weapons for their self protection. Secondly, too many people have
seen Western cowboy movies and expect officers to disable attackers
with miraculous shots to the leg or arm or, even more fancifully, to
graze the attacker’s head so that he falls conveniently unconscious.
The Policing Board should consider adopting a policy of letting
only the Chairman speak for the Board – giving a lead to the public
with a coherent and reasoned corporate view instead of the present
undignified and relentless pursuit of media opportunities by the
political members.
The human rights of the police officers deserve more recognition
from the Board and less naivety from the media and the public.
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At the start of every New Year millions of
people around the world make New Years
Resolutions to change an aspect of their life
for the better. No doubt many of the Officers
within the PSNI do likewise. It would be
interesting to see how many have already
given up on the diet, no smoking and the
exercise regime.
But think for a moment, if within the policing
environment we could make New Years
Resolutions which were kept, what would be
yours?
If I was given the opportunity to make
resolutions for the Police Service that must
be implemented, I would start with the
following:
•
The end to Terrorist activity in Northern
Ireland. Then we could serve the
community without the fear of being
murdered because of our vocation
•
An increase in the PSNI establishment
figure, to include the subsuming of our
Full Time Reserve colleagues into the
regular Service. We need more resources
to do our job safely
•
Police Pension Schemes to remain
untouched. We pay enough contributions
(the highest in the Public Sector) and
we should not be penalised because of
Government mismanagement of the
nation’s finances. Perhaps the Hutton
Review will recommend it, but I doubt it
•
Winsor Review recommendations to
enhance the pay and conditions of
service, and not as we fear will be the
case, used as a means by the Tories to
implement what they failed to do under
Sheehy
•
The Official Side at the Police Negotiating
Board to actually enter into meaningful
consultation and negotiation with a
will to reach an agreement. Not as
at present, every step seems to be a
stalling tactic or a means to reduce our
remuneration
•
Local politicians to actively pursue the
resolving of community conflicts, in
particular on parading issues, and not
play PSNI as ‘piggy in the middle’
•
Those who assault Police Officers to
receive mandatory prison sentences,
violence against Police Officers serving
the community should not be seen as an
occupational hazard which comes with
the job. It is not only an assault of the
Officer, it is an assault on the norms of
society
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The requirement to retain the experience
and expertise of Officers leaving under the
Severance Scheme has also been highlighted.
We have articulated these issues with our
local MLA’s, MP’s and Lords; we have also
raised these with the Government via the
Secretary of State, and the Irish Government.
Unfortunately, it would appear that no one is
listening; their heads are buried too deeply
in the sand to hear or see the reality of the
security situation.
No doubt you could add to this list
considerably. Whilst we all know it is
impossible for us to implement such
resolutions, it is not impossible for us to
influence those who have the ability to
do so.
The issue of assaults on Police Officers
when performing their duty is not only
an issue within the PSNI, but is the theme
of a major campaign within Europe via
EuroCOP. Violence against an Officer should
be dealt with severely by the Courts and
those convicted of such an offence must be
punished with a custodial sentence. Failure
to do so is sending out a message that it is
considered okay to assault an Officer, it comes
with the job. It doesn’t come with the job; it
does often lead to a lifetime of pain for the
Officer and additional stress on their family.
The Hutton and Winsor Reviews will be
published shortly. There is little doubt
that their recommendations will not be
totally in our best interest, but the UK Police
Staff Associations have been consulted
by the reviewers, and submitted detailed
responses on your behalf. The submissions
are available to read on our website www.
policefed-ni.org.uk or on the respective
websites of each review.
Society needs to
stand up and say that
it is not acceptable, and
the Courts could send out a
clear message by passing custodial
sentences.
The issue of Terrorist activity is one which we
in the Police Service cannot resolve alone. It
requires the concerted effort of everyone in
society to do so. To enable the PSNI to meet
this threat head on, the PFNI has called for
an additional 1,000 Officers, to include our
Full Time Reserve colleagues, by subsuming
them into the regular Service.
At the start of each New Year there is new
hope for a better year ahead. I hope that
when we reach December 2011, that we
don’t look back and say ‘same old, same old’.
Stevie McCann
PFNI Secretary
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A MINORITY VIEW
Author and Journalist Don Anderson
has been commissioned by the P.F.N.I.
to research and compile a History of the
Federation.
In this regard Mr. Anderson is most
anxious to make contact with anyone
who might have in their possession any
photograph, report etc. referring to the
Central Representative Body of the RUC
GC which served the members of that
force until the P.F.N.I. replaced it in 1971.
He can be contacted on either
028 9181 7930 or 07803833180
PAR FOR BENEVOLENT FUND
Some may say “it’s an ill wind that does no-one
any good” so when PAR Golfing Society wound
up lately we were pleased to learn that the
Benevolent Fund benefited from its unfortunate
demise.
The golfing society started in the 1970’s as R
Division based at the old Antrim RUC Station
and later changed its name to PAR in the 1980’s
when R Division ceased to exist and was
replaced by P Division.
Unfortunately falling numbers have taken its toll
on the society over the last few years and at the
recent AGM the Honorary Treasurer had to stand
down due to personal and work commitments.
Regrettably no one else volunteered so the
Treasurer reluctantly suggested that the Society
should be wound up and the funds given to
charity. After much discussion it was decided
sadly that the society, which was in existence
for over 30 years, should indeed be wound up
and the funds donated to the force charity.
The Benevolent Fund is most grateful to receive
this kind donation of over £900 and can assure
the former golfers of PAR Society that their
valuable contribution will be of great benefit to
serving and retired officers and indeed the entire
police family.
Peter Sheridan, a Catholic former PSNI Assistant Chief
Constable with 32 years service and now Chief Executive of
Co-operation Ireland, the leading peace-building charity
on the island of Ireland, reviews “Catholic Police Officers in
Northern Ireland: Voices out of Silence.”
The problems faced by the police service in Northern Ireland can be traced
back to the foundation of the state. Since 1922 and the establishment
of the Royal Ulster Constabulary the composition of the police had been
disproportionately Protestant and Unionist. This became much more
pronounced during the last 30 violent years. The result being that the consent required right across the
community for effective policing was absent.
In Voices out of Silence Mary Gethins provides a valuable insight into the small number of people from
the catholic community who joined the police service. This study, the first of its kind, aimed to establish
the historical and cultural reasons why there was a participation rate of only 8% of the Catholic population
in policing Northern Ireland. Secondly, the study sought to consider the likely success of a 50:50,
Catholic:non-Catholic recruitment policy by the PSNI as recommended by the Patten Commission in 1999
in order to redress the balance.
Through a series of one-to-one interviews, focus groups and random sampling the author traces the
experiences, views and attitudes of males and females aged between 22 and 75 years in policing, past
and present. She skilfully focuses on life in the working environment for those officers as well as the
problematic relationship with the Catholic Community. In her own words she describes how she has
opened up ‘a treasure chest which has, until now, remained locked, its content being only guessed at,
anticipated inaccurately, or dismissed by opponents and apologists’.
The result of opening this ‘treasure chest’ reveals their reasons for joining and the sacrifices made in
joining a largely Protestant organisation. The book is filled with reflections of very genuine feelings of pride,
pain, anger and the usual helping of police humour. The author does not dodge the very difficult questions
such as isolation from the Catholic community, hostility from family, sectarianism visited upon them by
some colleagues and a lack of recognition by the Catholic community for the sacrifices made and service
given throughout a violent period and in particular a feeling of abandonment by the Catholic Church.
In identifying the ‘rewards’ the clear message was that officers valued solidarity with their colleagues as
their most important reward. One officer summed up his thoughts thus: ‘Once you join the police you
become a member of the “family”. You share a lot of your life with colleagues’.
However, in questioning how they managed to be police officers and Catholics the author wondered if they
found themselves obliged to denude their Catholicism in order to function in the RUC or if the dominant
police culture had been so powerful that it influenced or affected officers’ views in varying degrees. Her
findings make compelling reading.
As the author looks to the future of policing post Patten she takes the view that a numerically representative
police service will not in itself bring about legitimacy; full consent will be achieved when full peace has
been achieved.
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C O M M U N I C AT I O N
Continually the PFNI attempts to ensure it
communicates with its members to inform
them of what is happening, not only within
PSNI, but on a UK and European basis.
Unfortunately a lot of communication is
going unnoticed, ignored or misunderstood.
I recently read the following excerpt and
thought it portrays how it is essential that
when we communicate a message we ensure
everyone understands what we are actually
trying to say.
As a wagon train of pioneers was heading
across the Western Plains a lookout spotted a
cloud of dust in the distance moving toward
them. They knew they were in trouble. Sure
enough, a tribe of native American braves
thundered towards them. The leader ordered
the wagons to form a circle behind a hill. When
the leader of the settlers saw the tall figure of
a Chief silhouetted against the sky, he decided
to face the Chief and attempt to communicate
with him using sign language. Soon the Chief
backed away and returned to his men. “What
happened?” the Pioneers asked their leader.
“Well, as you probably saw, we couldn’t speak
each other’s language” he said, “so we used sign
language.” I drew a circle in the dust with my
finger to show that we’re all one in this land.
He looked at the circle and drew a line through
it. He meant, of course, that there are two
nations – ours and his. But I pointed my finger
to the sky to indicate that we are all one under
God. Then he reached into a pouch and took
Retrospective
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out an onion, which he gave to me. Naturally, I
understood that it indicated the multiple layers
of understanding available to everyone. To
show him I understood his meaning I ate the
onion.
Then I reached into my pocket and offered him
an egg to show our goodwill, but as he was
too proud to accept my gift, he just turned and
walked away.” Meanwhile the warriors were
readying for an attack and awaited the order
from the Chief, but the old warrior held up his
hand and recounted his experience.
“When we came face to face”, he said, “We
immediately knew that we did not speak the
same tongue. That man drew a circle in the
dust. I knew he meant we were surrounded. I
drew a line through the circle to show we would
cut them in half. Then he raised his finger to the
sky meaning he could take us all on by himself.
Then I gave him an onion to tell him he would
soon taste the bitter tears of defeat and death.
But he ate the onion in defiance! The he showed
me an egg to tell me how fragile our position
is. There must be others close by, let’s get out of
here.”
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be contacted if you wish assistance or clarity
about any issue. The PFNI website is easily
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items, latest updates re. national issues etc.
We would encourage all Federation members
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As this story portrays what we think we are
communicating with our message is not what
the audience is understanding from it.
The PFNI wishes to ensure our members are
kept up to date with the latest news within
policing which affects their working life. If
you have any suggestions how we can further
enhance our communications to ensure
you receive accurate and timely information
please let your local representative know.
The PFNI uses many mediums to try to
get its message across. Local Federation
Secretary - PFNI
Following a recent case taken by the Police
Federation for Northern Ireland on behalf of a
retired member, we are pleased to inform all
members that the Northern Ireland Policing
Board has advised a change in policy not
to take severance payments into account
when calculating the implementation dates
of retrospective Injury on Duty awards. This
does apply retrospectively.
affected by their severance calculation, the
individual must correspond in writing with
the Northern Ireland Policing Board, who
will check their case records, and take the
necessary action.
In the case of retired officers who believe
that their implementation date has been
Stevie McCann
PFNI Secretary
There is no requirement for legal advice
regarding this issue. It is the responsibility
to each individual to contact the Policing
Board by letter.
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POLICE FEDERATION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND -
1.Mark Morrison Coleraine
2.Neil Morrison Coleraine
3.Conor Rooney Coleraine
1.Stevie Beck
Tennent Street
2.Trevor Purcell
Tennent Street
3. James Johnston Tennent Street
3.Trevor Ross Portglenone
1.Davy Adams Grosvenor Road
2.Trevor Fletcher Grosvenor Road
1. David Campbell Waterside
2. Jonathan Fawcett Strand Road
3. Pamela Ward
Strand Road
1.Alan Cupples
Strandtown
2.Paddy McNamara Strandtown
David Linton Coleraine
(POPT Representative)
1.Philip Maguire Donegall Pass
2.Seamus O’Hare Musgrave Street
3.Pete Smith
Musgrave Street
1.Alan McConnell Larne
1.David Thompson Limavady
1.Simon Coupland Ballymena
2.Andy Edwards Portglenone
1.Alistair Montgomery Newtownabbey
2.Conor Moore
Carrickfergus
Terence Fuller
Strandtown
(POPT Representative)
1.Vacancy
1.John McVitty Magherafelt
1.Darren Scott Strabane
1.David Holmans
2.Vacancy
1.Alan McClung Coagh
1.Nigel McGonigle Bangor
2.Malcolm Ross Bangor
Antrim
1.Ronald Kenning Castlereagh/Federation Office
2.Thomas McCullough BRC Castlereagh
REGION 5 (NON-GEOGRAPHICAL)
1. Sharon Dunbar Newtownards
1.Stephen Dougherty Omagh
1.Andrew Oliver Lurgan
2.Oliver Colhoun Craigavon
1.David Hill
Lisburn
2.Diarmund Sands Lisburn
1.Martin Whittle
Dungannon/Federation Office
1.Keith Gregson Lisnaskea
2.Adrian Miller Lisnaskea
Paul Taggart Newtownards
(POPT Representative),
1.Noel McKenzie Gough
2.Norman Neill Gough
1.Gareth Gwyn Banbridge
David Young
(POPT Representative), Enniskillen
1.Colin Jamieson Ardmore
2.Colin McCrum Kilkeel
3.Eamon Rice Ardmore
1.Gareth McAlister Downpatrick
Urban TSG
1. Samuel McBurney
2. Patrick Frew
Training Branch
1. Philip Davey
2. Donal Walsh
4. David Bell
4. Vacancy
Firearms
Public Order
Firearms
Road Policing
1. Clifford Gibson
2. Tracy McCauley
Crime Operations
1. Anthony Arnold
2. Robert Beggs
3. Andrew Calwell
4. Hugh Ferguson
5. Dennis Burns
6. John Roberts
Headquarters Staff
1. Michael Fitzpatrick 2. Vacancy
3. Vacancy
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POLICE FEDERATION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND -
Diane Armstrong Antrim Road
Davy Brownlee Antrim Road
Jonathan Anderson Portrush
Mark Lindsay Ballymena
Samuel Young Strandtown
Peter Murray Strandtown
Mark Catterson Strabane
Adrian King
Limavady
Phil Quinn Lisburn
Paul Meredith Lisburn
Karen Gingles Newtownards
Robert Malcomson Downpatrick
Charles Eames Enniskillen
Alan Rea Omagh
Gwyneth Buchanan Armagh
Terry Crowe
Armagh
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Christopher Reid
Lois Adams
Vacancy
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POLICE FEDERATION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND -
Caroline Black
Grosvenor Road
John Allen
Ballymena
Eugene King
Lisburn Road
Ivor Morton
Strabane
Colin Audley
Antrim
David Sherry
Omagh
Vacancy
Martin Conroy
Newtownards
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Urban Region TSG
Mark McCauslandRoad Policing
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Police Service Cancer Support
Association Wins Award
The Police Service of Northern
Ireland’s Cancer Support
Association has won the
‘Innovation in Occupational Health
Award’ at the annual Occupational
Health Awards, which were
recently held in London.
The Cancer Support Association was
established within the Police Service in
June 2009, to signpost police officers
and staff affected by cancer, to services
and information provided by external
agencies and organisations. It also provides
practical advice in relation to management
interventions to support the rehabilitation of
cancer sufferers back into the work place.
Speaking about the Award, Detective
Chief Inspector Nick McCaw said: “This is
a wonderful achievement for the Cancer
Support Association and the Police Service.
Over the past year and a half the Association
has supported numerous members of staff
within the organisation.
to help workers through a difficult illness
when a person can feel depressed,
disempowered and worthless. It is
interesting that the project was created in
response to staff needs, and it demonstrates
a caring and responsive organisation.”
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is
the first Police Service in the UK to launch a
dedicated cancer support network.
The Association has a number of objectives
ranging from assisting serving officers
and staff, to promote the aims of cancer
support, right through to advising on the
referral process to Occupational Health and
Well-being and working with and providing
encouragement to internal managers to
establish workable solutions.
A dedicated telephone support service,
staffed by trained counsellors from the Police
Service’s Occupational Health and Wellbeing Branch also provides staff with advice,
support and guidance.
The Service is an acknowledgement of
the commitment and dedication of all
Reserve Officers since 1970.
Speaking about the occasion Deputy
Chief Constable Judith Gillespie said:
“I would encourage all past and present
members of the Reserve to come along
to the Service. The Reservists played
an extremely important role in policing
over the years and we would like to
show our appreciation and thanks to
them.
“The people of Northern Ireland owe
a tremendous debt of gratitude to the
men and women of the Full and Part
Time Reserve. We cannot, and will not,
forget their commitment and service to
the local communities.”
If you or a family member would like
to attend the event please contact
028 9092 2604.
“Each year more than a quarter of a million
people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK,
and one in three people will develop cancer
during their lifetime. If you consider that the
Police Service employs almost 10,000 officers
and staff, it is important that mechanisms
are in place to support employees who are
coping with a personal diagnosis.
ROBINSON, Gerald – Part Time
Constable, aged 57 years, died from
natural causes on 2 January 2011.
Constable Robinson joined the service
on 10 April 1975 and was stationed in
Tennent Street.
“We are truly grateful for the close working
relationship that has been established with
other external support organisations such
as Macmillan Cancer Support and Northern
Ireland Cancer Network.”
Category Judge Bashyr Aziz, Occupational
Health Programme, University of
Wolverhampton described the Cancer
Support Association as “an inspired strategy
SERVICE OF
THANKSGIVING
Carol Mounce, OHW and D/Chief Insp Nick
McCaw are pictured at the Awards ceremony
in London.
McKEOWN, Stephen – Constable, aged
43 years, died on 28 January 2011.
Constable McKeown joined the service
on 15 May 2005 and was stationed in
Omagh.
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S M BOYDLISBURN
M MAWHINNEY
RETIRED MEMBER
B J CHAMBERS
RETIRED MEMBER
F G McLAUGHLIN
LIMAVADY
B GLASS
RETIRED MEMBER
T GORDON
MAHON ROAD
L J CURRAN
WOODBOURNE
C MURRAY
RETIRED MEMBER
£300
£200
£200
£100
£100
£100
£50
£50
£50
£50
£50
B HUTCHINGS
B J STEWART D FLYNN
T W BROWN
W WEIR
R J WHITE
T REID
Y KILPATRICK
D McDANIEL
L G BROCK
M A CRAWFORD
MAHON ROAD
BALLYMENA
MAHON ROAD
RETIRED MEMBER
RETIRED MEMBER
COALISLAND
RETIRED MEMBER
RETIRED MEMBER
KNOCK
RETIRED MEMBER
CUSHENDALL
WEEK NO 3
WEEK NO 2
£600
£400
£400
£200
£200
£200
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
DRAW MADE ON 14 JANUARY 2011
£300
£200
£200
£100
£100
£100
£50
£50
£50
£50
£50
J MOORE
D R McCALLUM
D B McCUTCHEON
J N McALLISTER
M McKELVEY
W G McFARLAND
C J ASPINWALL
S W ADAMS
D McDANIEL
G S ADAMSON
A R MURPHY
RETIRED MEMBER
BESSBROOK
RETIRED MEMBER
STRAND ROAD
RETIRED MEMBER
CASTLEREAGH
RETIRED MEMBER
TENNENT STREET
KNOCK
RETIRED MEMBER
RETIRED MEMBER
£300
£200
£200
£100
£100
£100
£50
£50
£50
£50
£50
S McNEILL
COOKSTOWN
T G DUFF
LISNASHARRAGH
C E DONNELLY
ENNISKILLEN
J D MIDDLETON
BALLYMENA
J McKEAG
STRANDTOWN
V A SEMPLE
CASTLEREAGH
K A GREER
DUNGANNON
S J McMAHON
BALLYMENA
J G COULTER
RETIRED MEMBER
A A McCRISSICAN
LISBURN ROAD
A WELSHWOODBOURNE
WEEK NO 4
D W RAINEY
RETIRED MEMBER
A J GILLGROSVENOR ROAD
R J McCARTNEY
RETIRED MEMBER
J G ELLIOTT
RETIRED MEMBER
B J LENNOX
KNOCKNAGONEY
S M BOYDLISBURN
R C SMYTH
GARNERVILLE
D J BOYDBALLYMENA
J M MAGUIRE
NORTH QUEEN STREET
M W WYLIE
MAYDOWN
W J BROCKLEHURST
RETIRED MEMBER
G A McCONNELL
RETIRED MEMBER
D T MURTAGH
MAHON ROAD
A McCORMICK
RETIRED MEMBER
B J REEDMUSGRAVE STREET
S H BOYDNEWTOWNABBEY
S P LAFFEYRETIRED MEMBER
D W PARKLISNASHARRAGH
WEEK NO 1
£600
£400
£400
£200
£200
£200
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
£100
WEEK NO 4
FEDERATION
LOTTERY
RESULTS
TANDRAGEE
WEEK NO 3
GRAND PRIZE WINNER
£4,000
K F McGARRY
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The News Magazine of The Police Federation for Northern Ireland
PFNI BENEFITS SCHEME – RENEWAL
The Federation Office is now accepting
applications to join between 1st and 31st March
2011 (including the Spouses’ Scheme).
Renewal of this scheme has been agreed for a
further 2 years.
During the contract period the scheme performed
well and we are very pleased to have only a
minimal increase of 25 pence to both the main
Benefits Scheme (Serving Officers) and the
Continued Life Scheme (Retired Officers). The
25 pence increase incorporates in part the
Government imposed Premium Tax Increase,
meaning the increase to the Scheme’s actual
premium is very minimal. The increase has been
accepted and will be introduced from !st March
2011.
As the entire contract is underwritten by the same
underwriters it is a major strength to the scheme.
Previous experience has taught us that continuity
helps enormously towards transparency, fairness
and consistency. This mutual loyalty from both
sides allows us to provide you, the members, with
a scheme that does indeed represent excellent
value for money.
SICKNESS COVER (TTD) WITH 180 DAY RULE
A weekly benefit of £49 after a waiting period of
8 weeks.
A maximum of 44 paid weeks for any one illness
or injury during the contract term. Where sick
leave exceeds 6 months and pay is reduced
to half or no pay, the weekly benefit for the
remainder of the payment period (not exceeding
26 weeks) rises to £100 per week. This must be
notified to the Federation Office by sending a copy
of Form 23/8 or 23/7 issued to you with your
date of half pay in writing. Part Time Constables
remain at the £49 per week for the entirety of their
sickness, with no increase to £100 per week.
180 DAY RULE EXPLANATION
A claim must be intimated within 180 days of
the first day of sickness otherwise benefit will
be refused. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU HAVE
RETURNED TO WORK TO SUBMIT YOUR CLAIM.
All claims submitted after 180 days of the first
day of sickness will be refused by the insurers.
Notes: In common with other insured schemes
there are a few exclusions under the Sickness
Benefit Policy. These exclusions are contained
in the Policy Document which is available at the
Federation Office if any member wishes to read
same.
TRAVEL INSURANCE (WITH HEALTH WARRANTY)
A new Policy Document MT11/1067 should be
available from March 2011. It is essential that
members contact the Federation Office for this
policy, prior to booking a holiday. The Health
Warranty which can be found on page 4 extends
to you, your family and relatives even if they are
not travelling with you, all travelling companions,
or anyone who may have impact on your trip.
We strongly urge every member to read carefully
the Health Warranty and ring the Medical
Assessors (Mediquote) on 0845 643 2634
for relevant disclosures. For members who
already have made disclosures, your current
Medical Endorsement expires on 28/02/11.
Everyone has the same expiry date and therefore
is required to re-declare every 1st March for
cover for the coming 12 months even if there
has been no change in their condition. The
assessment fee of £15 must be paid direct to
Mediquote if the condition is accepted for cover,
however if the condition is declined for cover
the £15 assessment fee is met by Millstream.
All undisclosed conditions, if resulting in a
claim, WILL BE DECLINED. If in any doubt
please contact Michelle at the Federation Office
Tel: 028 9076 4213.
WHO IS COVERED?
All members paying the Benefits Scheme
monthly premium, their spouse (including
co-habiting partner) and all unmarried resident
children under 21 who are still in Full Time
Education. Trips covered are for up to 30 days
at any one time travelling collectively or alone.
Trips of more than 30 days can be endorsed
with a charge of £15 per week or part week
above the 30 days but this must be done as
soon as the trip is booked, to ensure cover for
cancellation.
BENEFITS SCHEME – MONTHLY PREMIUM
£18.25
DEATH COVER
Death in circumstances where no lump sum is payable
Under the Pension Regulations (non terrorist related)
£60,000
Death in circumstances where a lump sum is payable
Under the Pension Regulations (terrorist related)
£20,000
SICKNESS COVER (TTD) WITH 180 DAY RULE
TRAVEL INSURANCE (WITH HEALTH WARRANTY)
PERMANENT TOTAL DISABLEMENT (accident only)
LOSS OF ONE OR MORE LIMBS/EYES (accident only)
£30,000
£15,000
SPOUSES SCHEME – MONTHLY PREMIUM £7.35
DEATH
Death from any cause (Can be carried on into retirement
Provided Benefit Scheme is continued – Continued Life
Cover) until you the member reaches 65
CONTINUED LIFE COVER – MONTHLY PREMIUM
£45,000
£17.10
The Benefits Scheme can be carried on into retirement (Continued Life Cover) with cover for Life
Insurance and Travel Insurance (with Health Warranty as per Benefits Scheme) until the member’s
65th Birthday.
Death from any cause if death occurs up to age 60
Death from any cause if death occurs between 60 and 65 £40,000
£20,000
The News Magazine of The Police Federation for Northern Ireland
BENEVOLENT FUND
BENEFITS FROM HMSU
CHARITY DRIVE
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Last year officers in Specialist Operations Branch (C4) raised the wonderful
amount of £24,000 for worthy causes. The money was raised in various
ways - celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of HMSU raised £15,000,
during last year’s SWAT competition £3,000 was collected, the summer ball
organised by surveillance officers raised £5,000 and a further £700 was
collected through charity days.
Chief Inspector Daphne Duffy from SOB HMSU said, “The Service has a
proud record of raising money for worthy causes and Specialist Operations
Branch wanted to continue this tradition as last year marked a milestone in
its own history.
“There are so many deserving charities these days that we allocated funds to
organisations which have a specific relevance for our officers, their families
and friends. We are delighted to have been able to assist.”
Charities which benefited included RUC GC-PSNI Benevolent Fund, Help for
Heroes, NI Downs Syndrome, National Police Memorial Fund, Marie Curie,
Romanian Orphan Project, Children’s Hospice, Reach Association, Tiny Life,
South Down Hospice, DH Christie Learning Support Group and Matthew
Morrison Trust.
DCI Daphne Duffy presents a cheque for £5,000 to Marty
Whittle, Secretary of the RUC GC-PSNI Benevolent Fund
Retired Federation
Vice-Chairman
“I walked into this job and
I will walk out of it with
my head held high. They
won’t beat me.”
Secretary of the RUC GC-PSNI Benevolent Fund, Marty Whittle, was
delighted to accept the substantial donation on behalf of the Fund and
guaranteed it would help ensure the ongoing delivery of Benevolent Fund
services to the wider police family.
Retired RUC Sergeant Alfie McKeown, Vice
Chairman of the Federation until 1993
died on 9th January aged 66. Few officers
have symbolised the collective bravery and
fortitude that justified the later award to the
RUC of the George Cross more than Alfie.
finally persuaded by Federation colleagues to
take up his entitlement to an IOD pension.
Alfie refused to go off with an Injury on
Duty pension but chose to return to serve
in 1973 with further postings to Knock and
Donaghadee only retiring from Bangor station
after his full 30 years in June 1994.
a stroke, neither of which stopped him eventually
getting about on a mobility scooter.
Despite being in constant pain management
treatment Alfie was defiant about his injury and
towards the terrorists, famously remarking... “I
walked into this job and I will walk out of it with
Originally from East Belfast he joined the Force my head held high. They won’t beat me.”
in February 1963 aged only 18 and following
For 15 years Alfie was an enthusiastic Sergeants’
training at the Enniskillen Depot he served in
Federation rep bringing a voice of common sense
Carrickgergus, Ballymena, Portrush and Larne. and frequently, a much needed dry wit, to central
And it was in Larne in 1971, with just eight
committee meetings.
years service, that he was badly injured in an
Sadly, in retirement he continued to need
IRA suitcase booby trap device at the entrance treatment for his injury. In 2000 his leg, after
to the station which left him with a permanent nearly a dozen operations, was amputated and in
leg injury and a lifetime of physical suffering.
2002 he also had a massive heart attack and then
It was even a year after that before he was
To Heather, his very supportive wife and family,
the Federation offers its condolences and holds
him up as an officer of the highest calibre, a
determined and courageous man.
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The News Magazine of The Police Federation for Northern Ireland
The Twelfth Annual General
Meeting took place on 3rd December
2010 in the Federation Offices.
After 12 years of operation and despite
the economic downturn, the Credit
Union continues to grow and with due
diligence throughout the year on all
aspects of finance and management,
we were delighted to award a dividend
of 4.25% and to maintain a 12% rebate
of interest on loans. In the current
financial climate this is very steady
reward for members and a very positive
influence for the current year.
Bearing this in mind, the more members
we have the better for everyone! Please
encourage, from your own experience as a
member, your colleagues within the common
bond to join. We still have the Starter Loan
of £2000 available to new members after
a period of six months in the Credit Union
with the only requirement being to save a
minimum of £10 per month. This loan is not
based on savings and must be repaid after
2 years unlike normal loans which can be
repaid over 5 years.
To assist and secure as much as possible
the continuing efficiency and success of the
Credit Union, 2 additional control measures
have been put in place this year. Firstly,
anyone opening an account for the first time
can only lodge a maximum of £5000 and
save a maximum of £100 per month, to be
reviewed after one year. Secondly, we applied
recently and were granted permission by the
Registrar to raise the loan limit from £15,000
to £20,000 and being mindful of the rebate
on interest paid (12%), it really is worthwhile
taking any loan you need from the Credit
Union, no matter how small, it all helps the
Credit Union to meet the demands of the
membership.
The Credit Union was again delighted to
make a number of charitable donations
as follows: The RUCGC-PSNI Benevolent
Fund, Macmillan Cancer, Clic Sargent each
received £1000, plus PSNI Football Club
received £400 and the Senior Officers Club
£250. We were delighted to again support
the Police Federation Lottery Champion of
Champions Golf Event with a cheque for
£1000 which is particularly pertinent as the
Police Federation for N I continues to be so
supportive of everything we do to provide
this service.
We also continue to sponsor the PSNI
Rugby Team which remains an excellent
ambassador for the Credit Union and wish
them good luck for the remainder of the
season.
Harp and Crown Credit Union staff: Elaine Campbell, Tori Saunders and Carol Crockett