West Yorkshire Police Federation

15/06/2026

The parents of Northumbria Police PC Jess Turnbull - who died on duty on Wednesday - have paid tribute to their ‘remarkable’ daughter who was ‘our greatest pride and our greatest joy’.

Jess was responding to a collision in Cramlington late last Monday night, June 8, and while at the scene was struck by a car unconnected to the original incident.

Jess, 19, was taken to hospital, where surrounded by her loved ones, she sadly died.

Today her mum and dad, Janice and Andy Turnbull, have released a tribute.

They share that Jess, who joined the police in September last year, had followed in her dad’s footsteps after he too served with Northumbria Police.

Janice and Andy have shared the following words about Jess: “As a family, we are utterly devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Jess, who tragically died following a road traffic collision at just 19 years old.

“Jess was our only child, and from the moment she came into our lives she brought happiness, laughter, and love into every day. The hole she leaves in our lives is impossible to put into words.

“Jess and her mum, Janice, shared a bond that was truly special. They were not only mother and daughter but best friends. They loved spending time together, whether that was shopping, chatting for hours or simply enjoying each other’s company. The shared countless memories that Janice will treasure forever.

“From a young age, Jess was full of energy, determination, and kindness. She loved sport and spent much of her childhood playing football and competing as a swimmer.

"Her passion for helping others was evident even then and she later volunteered her time coaching young children in football, encouraging them to believe in themselves and enjoy the game she loved so much.

“Jess recently found happiness with her boyfriend Dan. They had been together for a year and were inseparable. Whether they were out making memories or simply spending time together, they did everything side by side. Jess adored Dan, and he brought so much joy to her life.

“One of Jess’ proudest achievements was becoming a police officer. She absolutely loved serving her community and was incredibly proud to wear the uniform. Following in the footsteps of her dad, Andy, was something she had always dreamed of doing, and seeing her achieve that ambition filled us both with immense pride. Policing was not just a job to Jess, it was a calling.

"She cared deeply about helping people and making a difference, and she approached every day with enthusiasm, compassion and professionalism.

“While our hearts are broken, we are incredibly proud of the remarkable young woman Jess became. We will miss her every single day, but we will carry her love, her spirit, and our memories of her with us forever.

“We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming kindness, support, and condolences we have received during this unimaginably difficult time.

“Jess was, and always will be, our greatest pride and our greatest joy.”

13/06/2026

Congratulations to Chief Superintendent Richard Padwell and PC Dharmesh Mistry who have both been recognised the King's Birthday Honours List.

Chief Supt Padwell is awarded the King’s Police Medal (KPM) for demonstrating a “specially distinguished record in policing, marked by his exceptional ability and merit” while PC Mistry is awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to the Bradford Hindu Community and for “excellence in policing.”

11/06/2026

Absolutely devastating news as Northumbria Police announce the on duty death of PC Jess Turnbull.

She was 19.

Thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this time.

Jess joined the Force in September last year and worked on the response policing team in Northumberland.

Jess was injured while responding to a collision which occurred on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington at about 11.10pm on Monday.

While at the scene, she was outside of a marked police vehicle when she was struck by a black Mercedes CLC which was unconnected to the original incident.

Jess was taken to hospital where yesterday, surrounded by her loved ones, she sadly died.

09/06/2026

A Northumbria Police officer was left in a critical condition after being injured in a collision on the A189 at Cramlington, Northumberland, on Monday night.

Wishing our colleague well

Drivers are being urged to avoid the A189 Spine Road in Northumberland after two crashes, one involving a police car

04/06/2026

Upcoming Family Law clinic for colleagues

03/06/2026

The latest HMICFRS PEEL report into West Yorkshire Police highlights weaknesses, such as high workloads and shortages of experienced detectives, that officers have been raising for some time.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) published a report today based on a recent inspection of West Yorkshire Police. The HM Inspector said she was satisfied with some aspects of the force’s performance in keeping people safe, reducing crime and providing an effective service to victims.

The report recognised the progress that has been made in several areas in West Yorkshire, including performance management, financial planning, neighbourhood policing and the force’s approach to the use of police powers.

It also highlights strong call handling performance, with emergency and non-emergency calls being answered consistently well and risk being assessed effectively.

However some areas were marked as ‘Requires Improvement’, including how the force is managing demand, investigating crime, and safeguarding children and adults at risk of harm. The Inspector also found some examples of poor leadership.

West Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Craig Nicholls said: “The findings around investigations, safeguarding and workforce pressures will be of real concern to officers, staff and the communities they serve across West Yorkshire.

“The report identifies high workloads in some investigation teams, shortages of experienced detectives, concerns around supervision, and delays in safeguarding processes.

“These are not new challenges, but they are issues our members have been raising for some time. Officers and staff come to work every day determined to do the best they can for victims and communities, but too many are carrying significant workloads and dealing with increasing levels of complexity and demand.”

The inspection also highlights concerns about workforce wellbeing, leadership visibility, and the support available to officers in specialist and investigative roles.

Craig said: “These findings reflect what many officers have told us – that, while they remain committed to policing the communities of Leeds, Bradford, Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield, the pressures they face are having a real impact.

“What must not be overlooked is that, despite these challenges, West Yorkshire officers and staff continue to deliver for the public. They are answering calls, protecting vulnerable people, investigating serious offences, and keeping communities safe, while working in an increasingly demanding environment.

“The report acknowledges that improvements have been made and that the force leadership team has responded positively to a number of issues identified during the inspection. The challenge now is to ensure that this progress is sustained and that investment, support and resources are directed to the areas where officers and staff need them most.

“Our members will welcome any action that reduces workloads, strengthens safeguarding, improves investigative capacity, and provides the support officers need to deliver the service that the people of West Yorkshire rightly expect.”

Chief Constable Sir John Robins welcomed the findings of the report and said that the force remained committed to delivering consistent, high-quality service. He said: “Crime is down by 9% and the prosecution of offenders has increased by 25%. We are answering 999 and 101 calls faster than ever and we are working tirelessly to improve our attendance times to incidents. The satisfaction rate for victims of crime is now at 72%.

“HMICFRS rightly highlights the areas where the force should improve, and acknowledges that the signs of improvement are already underway. The inspection also recognises the significant progress we have made since their last visit and, most importantly, the overall performance continuing to strengthen.

“We recognise there is more to do. We are working hard to bolster our investigations and to deliver a consistent high-quality service to everyone who needs us.”

Read the full report at : https://hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/peel-reports/west-yorkshire-2025-27/

29/05/2026

26/05/2026

Overnight Police Officer Pension Changes... Q and A for officers this week.

Police Friendly are running one of their regular “Know your numbers” webinars this coming Wednesday (27 May) from 10am to 11.30am which should help those with questions on the recent Government police pension changes.

The webinar will feature a presentation by Paul Turpin, senior Pension adviser to the Police Federation of England and Wales - and include time for a Q&A from participants/an explanation and update on the latest announcement.

The registration link for the webinar is here: https://resources.metfriendly.org.uk/know-your-numbers-27/05/2026

To see other dates and courses this link gives all of the relevant details: https://www.mpfs.org.uk/events/

25/05/2026

Thug attacked Leeds police officer like a 'wild dog' and told him 'I hope you never walk again'

“It was just like a wild animal, or a wild dog”

22/05/2026

Police officers who have given decades of service to this country have had their retirement plans changed overnight.

This week, the Government introduced new commutation factors for officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme following a Treasury decision to increase the SCAPE discount rate.

While the terminology may sound technical, the impact on retiring officers is very real.

From today, officers retiring under the 1987 scheme will receive almost 5% less in lump sum payments for giving up the same amount of annual pension than an officer retiring just last week. For many, that represents a loss of thousands of pounds with immediate effect.

What makes this particularly concerning is the speed of the change.
Many officers have only recently received retirement quotations and benefit illustrations based on the previous figures.

Those figures inform major life decisions, mortgages, debt repayments, supporting family members and long-term retirement planning.

Now, with no warning, no transition period and no protections, the goalposts have moved.

The Police Federation is now seeking independent actuarial and legal advice on:
• the scale and justification for the changes
• whether officers who relied on recent quotations may have suffered financial detriment
• What legal remedies may be available

Police Federation National Secretary John Partington said:
“After decades of service, the ‘thanks’ retiring officers get is this: government quietly shaving cash off a hard-earned retirement overnight. It’s a blatant case of picking the pockets of police pensioners, and we will not let it stand.”

Police officers cannot strike. They cannot freely negotiate pay. Throughout their careers, they miss birthdays, rest days, weekends, and family milestones in service to the public.

The least they should expect is certainty and fairness when they retire.

Members, please check your emails for further information and guidance on the changes announced this week.

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