The Police Covenant pledge (accessible)
Published 15 March 2023
Applies to England and Wales
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As Chief Constable/Commissioner, I fully support the principles and purpose of the Police Covenant.
For the first time in the history of policing we have an opportunity to build a national commitment which will initially prioritise the physical protection, health and wellbeing of those who work in policing and also in time, support for their families.
The Covenant priorities will always be informed by the voices of the workforce as well as research and I will continue to play my part in ensuring the priorities are translated into meaningful change at force level.
Importantly, the Covenant will provide us with an opportunity to share the challenges of policing more widely across government so that we can build support and recognition for the vitally important contribution of police officers and staff as they work tirelessly to keep us safe.