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On & Off Duty Issue 1101 March 2023

The Police Service is under greater scrutiny than ever before in living memory. How can we regain the trust with our communities? And how can we best ensure the health and wellbeing of our membership and their colleagues on the journey? When you put on that uniform...
Wiltshire Christmas Carol Service

Wiltshire Christmas Carol Service

Wiltshire held a Carol Service at Police HQ on 6th December. Guests included DCC Paul Mills and ACC Debbie Smith. DCC Mills introduced the event and read a Bible reading. Acting Lead Chaplain Dave Fiddy also did a Bible reading. The Police Band of around 20 members...

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Hampshire Emergency Services Carol Service

Hampshire Emergency Services Carol Service

An excellent Hampshire Emergency Services Carol Service took place on 30th November: From @HantsPolChap “Thanks to @WinCathedral for hosting & the 800+ colleagues who came. Special thanks to @HantsPolBand & Beat44Choir for amazing music & @HantsSpecials...

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On & Off Duty Issue 1098 December 2022

On & Off Duty Issue 1098 December 2022

I read this short poem many years ago. The name of the author remains unknown to me. However, their words spoke directly into my heart and I have kept this poem in my pocket ever since. When we reflect on the festive season, with all that comes with it, I believe that...

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On & Off Duty Issue 1097 November 2022

On & Off Duty Issue 1097 November 2022

It seems that each month brings with it unsettling news. It can be easy to get lost in a mindset of fear, but God gives us tools to combat despair. At Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, we believe answered prayer is one of our most powerful weapons. Each one carries the...

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On & Off Duty Issue 1096 October 2022

On & Off Duty Issue 1096 October 2022

Anyone who is serving or has previously served in the Office of Constable in the UK, will well know that they are Servants of the Crown and not employees. We do not have a contract and we can not go on strike. It is the privilege of serving in this way, in a job that...

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On & Off Duty Issue 1095 September 2022

On & Off Duty Issue 1095 September 2022

College of Policing have released two milestone pieces of guidance in the past few weeks, which bring 'black and white' legal specificity to two complex and troubling issues... Read more

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