[box_dark]The views expressed are those of Unison, and not necessarily those of the force. Here, Jill Harrison discusses the latest issues.[/box_dark] After months of tough negotiations, the proposals for the LGPS from 2014 have been signed off by ministers for consultation. UNISON will now start briefing regions, branches and members to let you know exactly what is being proposed from ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Officers urged to check criminal records of foreign national offenders
[box_dark]To request a foreign national conviction check, or for further information, please contact your local SPOC based within your LPU intelligence department.[/box_dark] WORK is underway nationally to highlight the importance of checking for previous convictions outside of the UK when bringing foreign nationals into custody in this country. In 2011, over 200,000 foreign nationals were arrested but only around 10,000 ... Read More »
Introduction of electronic payslips
EMPLOYEES will soon be able to access an electronic version of their payslips, known as e-payslips, via the Oracle HR self-service portal. The electronic payslip is identical in layout to the paper version and is provided in a secure, convenient PDF format which enables officers and staff to view, print or save it to another location. A reference guide providing ... Read More »
Funds from Police Property Act help Girl Guides plan for Jubilee Jamboree
FUNDS from the Police Property Act (PPA) helped the 7th Bloxwich Brownies and Guides group hold a Queens Jubilee Jamboree this month. The £500 cheque covered the cost of a new outdoor marquee tent which the group can use to host events and carry out various guiding activities. The new marquee replaces their former tent that was destroyed in strong ... Read More »
Dummy demo steers pupils away from knife crime
“ONLY dummies carry knives” – that’s the message youngsters from a Birminghamschool heard during an innovative presentation using a lifelike mannequin to illustrate the dangers. Year nine students from Colmers School in Rednal were introduced to star of the show ‘Stan’ – a realistic dummy which has a heartbeat and can breathe, talk, sweat, blink and bleed! Stan – who ... Read More »
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