West Midlands Police Federation

West Midlands Police Federation is rated 3 out of 5 in the category law enforcement. Read and write reviews about West Midlands Police Federation. West Midlands Police Federation Joint Branch Board is a part of the Police Federation of England and Wales, which is the representative body for every Police officer below the rank of Superintendent. It was established by the Police Act 1919, to provide the Police with a means of bringing their views on welfare and the efficiency of the police service to the notice of the government and to the police authorities. All the elected officials of the Police Federation must be serving police officers. Police officers are not permitted to belong to trades unions and are prohibited by regulations from taking any part in politics. The federation does, however, liaise with public sector trade unions and has excellent relationships with the TUC and all political parties. Under the provisions of the Police Act, the police are forbidden to strike, and must at all times obey the lawful orders of senior officers. Police pay, allowances, pensions and conditions of service are negotiated nationally in the Police Negotiating Board, which covers all police services within the United Kingdom.