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The Police Covenant is a pledge to do more as a nation to help those who serve this country and specifically to recognise the bravery, commitment, and sacrifices of those who work or have worked in policing.
The covenant aims to ensure that members or former members of the police workforce in England and Wales are not disadvantaged as a result of working in policing.
What is the covenant?
The covenant is a recognition by government, policing and society as a whole, acknowledging the sacrifices made by those who work or have previously worked in our police forces.
It is intended to ensure that officers, staff, volunteers and their families are not disadvantaged as a result of their service in the police and seeks to mitigate the impact that this may have on day to day life.
In practical terms the covenant will:
- Place a legal requirement on the government to report annually to Parliament on issues relating to police welfare, well-being and support
- Aim to improve the working experience of people in policing
- Help smooth the transition out of policing for police leavers
- Provide support to the families of those working in policing
Police Covenant Pledge
“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 & 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”
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