Merseyside Police Federation

The Merseyside Police Federation Charitable Trust Ball is Back!

Coming in January next year, this fantastic annual event promises to be bigger and better than ever...

And as always will raise money for important local charities.

For further details about the event & sponsorship packages, please contact the Federation offices on 0151 259 2535 or e mail: [email protected].

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.”

A former Chief Constable of Merseyside Police and a Detective Chief Inspector have been named in the King’s Birthday honours.

Former Merseyside Police Chief Constable, Serena Kennedy received a damehood for Services to Policing while Detective Chief Inspector Jason Pye has been awarded the King’s Police Medal.

Congratulations to both

https://www.merseyside.police.uk/news/merseyside/news/2026/june-2026/former-chief-constable-and-detective-chief-inspector-named-in-kings-birthday-honours/

Devestating 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.

A Merseyside Police sergeant who swam 150 metres into rough open water to save a woman from drowning in Liverpool Bay has been nominated for the National Police Bravery Awards. Congratulations Sergeant David Hicks

The Awards are in one month.

https://polfed.org/news/police-federation-bravery-awards-2026/merseyside/

Upcoming Family Law clinic for colleagues

Kirsten Bennett is a dedicated Family Law Solicitor for Merseyside Police Federation.

Kirsten and her team offer members a free initial 60-minute consultation, a reduced fixed fee Divorce and discounted hourly rates.

They specialise in all areas of matrimonial law including divorce, finances and pension on divorce, child arrangements, cohabitation and civil partnership disputes.

If you cannot make the surgery date at Federation office, then please feel free to contact Kirsten on [email protected] to arrange a free consultation directly.

The 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line is an independent and confidential service for anyone working in policing experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.

If you’re in crisis, and need help now, call 03001312789

https://www.oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line

Congratulations to PC Frank Stevens, PC Neil Fogg and Sgt Paul McEneany who have received the Police Licensing Excellence Award 2026 for their work on Operation Halo.

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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.

Add your voice to thousands who have 👇
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The MPF Charitable Trust was delighted to recently present a cheque for £17,000 to Aftermath Support following the Annual Charity Event in Liverpool.

The charity’s supports those affected by serious road traffic collisions in the Northwest of England.

Find out more here https://aftermathsupport.org.uk/

There were 350 guests in attendance at our charity event and The MPF Charitable Trust thanks them all for their generous support.

It’s through the amazing support of sponsors, supporters and the fabulous organisations that return year on year that has made the 2026 event another sparkling success.

The MPF Charitable Trust would also like to thank the wonderful stewards at the event for volunteering and working so hard and all the brilliant organisations, companies and individuals who donated prizes.

The MPF Charitable Trust looks forward to the event returning in 2027!