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Website last updated: 13/09/2026
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Upcoming Events
Next event is the Chesterfield Social to be held at 7.00pm on Friday 25th September at Chesterfield Golf Club
Everyone is welcome, not just NARPO members.
I look forward to chatting to everyone and letting them know about our welfare team that is providing support to those retired colleagues in need throughout Derbyshire.
Although we have over 30 volunteers visiting and helping our members whether because they are lonely or just need support we do not have many from the Chesterfield area, which has meant some volunteers travelling a long distance. If you are willing to help in his endeavor, which is at the heart of everything we do, then please get in touch.
Please see Events page for further details.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbys NARPO)
Next event is the Chesterfield Social to be held at 7.00pm on Friday 25th September at Chesterfield Golf Club
Everyone is welcome, not just NARPO members.
I look forward to chatting to everyone and letting them know about our welfare team that is providing support to those retired colleagues in need throughout Derbyshire.
Although we have over 30 volunteers visiting and helping our members whether because they are lonely or just need support we do not have many from the Chesterfield area, which has meant some volunteers travelling a long distance. If you are willing to help in his endeavor, which is at the heart of everything we do, then please get in touch.
Please see Events page for further details.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbys NARPO)
13/09/26 Oscar Kilo Mental Health Crisis Line Extended to Former Police Officers
Please see below. This great news and we had the notification of this at Conference. This is also on our Useful Info page.
Richard 'doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
Good Afternoon All,
Today (10/09/26), on National Suicide Prevention Day, Oscar Kilo UK announced that it’s Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line has been extended to support anyone who has left policing and is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
Support is available regardless of former role, length of service, how long ago an individual left policing, or the circumstances surrounding their departure.
This is a significant development and an important benefit for our members, recognising the lasting impact that policing can have on mental wellbeing.
Further information can be found at: https://narpo.org/confidential-mental-health-crisis-line/ and https://www.oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line
Kind Regards,
Melissa Colbeck (NARPO Welfare Support & Communications)
Please see below. This great news and we had the notification of this at Conference. This is also on our Useful Info page.
Richard 'doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
Good Afternoon All,
Today (10/09/26), on National Suicide Prevention Day, Oscar Kilo UK announced that it’s Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line has been extended to support anyone who has left policing and is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.
Support is available regardless of former role, length of service, how long ago an individual left policing, or the circumstances surrounding their departure.
This is a significant development and an important benefit for our members, recognising the lasting impact that policing can have on mental wellbeing.
Further information can be found at: https://narpo.org/confidential-mental-health-crisis-line/ and https://www.oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line
Kind Regards,
Melissa Colbeck (NARPO Welfare Support & Communications)
13/09/26 Obituary
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 19th August 2026 of Patricia KILLICK. Please see obituary for further details
Richard 'doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death on 19th August 2026 of Patricia KILLICK. Please see obituary for further details
Richard 'doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
04/09/26 Update on Petition to stop the early release from jail of PC Andrew Harper's killers
Please see below statement from Aileen O'Connor (Chair, Thames Valley Police Federation)
On 2nd September 2026 Thames Valley Police Federation delivered this petition to 10 Downing Street – having been signed by more than one million of you.
We wanted the Government to hear directly, in person, just how many people stood behind this.
Not as a formality, but because you earned that moment. Every single one of the million-plus signatures on this petition played a part in the decision that was made this week.
The decision to keep PC Andrew Harper’s killers behind bars, rather than release them early, is now confirmed.
That is why today we are formally declaring this campaign a victory. It shouldn't have taken a petition of this size, an open letter from 50 Chief Constables, and sustained public pressure to reach the right and obvious decision. But it did, and it worked.
Delivering the petition today mattered to us – even though the Government had already announced it planned to change the law. It was our chance to represent the campaign, and your support of it, at the heart of Government.
So thank you. To the million-plus people who signed. To everyone who shared this petition, who messaged us, who wrote to their MP, who simply cared enough to add their name. This is your win as much as it is ours.
PC Andrew Harper gave his life serving his community. We hope that today's outcome, and the wider changes to early release rules that came with it, stand as some small measure of justice – for him, and for every officer who puts themselves in harm's way for the rest of us.
Thank you again, for everything.
Aileen O'Connor (Chair, Thames Valley Police Federation)
Please see below statement from Aileen O'Connor (Chair, Thames Valley Police Federation)
On 2nd September 2026 Thames Valley Police Federation delivered this petition to 10 Downing Street – having been signed by more than one million of you.
We wanted the Government to hear directly, in person, just how many people stood behind this.
Not as a formality, but because you earned that moment. Every single one of the million-plus signatures on this petition played a part in the decision that was made this week.
The decision to keep PC Andrew Harper’s killers behind bars, rather than release them early, is now confirmed.
That is why today we are formally declaring this campaign a victory. It shouldn't have taken a petition of this size, an open letter from 50 Chief Constables, and sustained public pressure to reach the right and obvious decision. But it did, and it worked.
Delivering the petition today mattered to us – even though the Government had already announced it planned to change the law. It was our chance to represent the campaign, and your support of it, at the heart of Government.
So thank you. To the million-plus people who signed. To everyone who shared this petition, who messaged us, who wrote to their MP, who simply cared enough to add their name. This is your win as much as it is ours.
PC Andrew Harper gave his life serving his community. We hope that today's outcome, and the wider changes to early release rules that came with it, stand as some small measure of justice – for him, and for every officer who puts themselves in harm's way for the rest of us.
Thank you again, for everything.
Aileen O'Connor (Chair, Thames Valley Police Federation)
03/09/26 Fundraiser for families of fallen Cleveland Police officers
Please see below statement from Carl Baker.
A final thank you to everyone who supported Matt and Tom’s families via our Fundraiser.
As we bring active fundraising to a close, we want to take another moment to recognise the extraordinary generosity shown to the families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
The Cleveland Police Federation fundraiser has raised an incredible £1,203,932.
We are truly overwhelmed by the kindness of every single person who gave to, shared the fundraiser or offered their support.
It also shows a huge public outpouring and display of support to policing and police officers which has been very appreciated.
From everyone at Cleveland Police Federation, thank you for standing with the families of Matt and Tom.
Carl Baker (Organiser)
Please see below statement from Carl Baker.
A final thank you to everyone who supported Matt and Tom’s families via our Fundraiser.
As we bring active fundraising to a close, we want to take another moment to recognise the extraordinary generosity shown to the families of PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.
The Cleveland Police Federation fundraiser has raised an incredible £1,203,932.
We are truly overwhelmed by the kindness of every single person who gave to, shared the fundraiser or offered their support.
It also shows a huge public outpouring and display of support to policing and police officers which has been very appreciated.
From everyone at Cleveland Police Federation, thank you for standing with the families of Matt and Tom.
Carl Baker (Organiser)
03/09/26 Funeral of Arthur 'John' HULSE-WARD
I was honoured to attend John's funeral on 26th August. John was in Firearms Training when I received my initial training in 1985. John was a great supporter of NARPO, and he and his wife Margaret never missed the chance to attend a dinner and it was wonderful to be reacquainted with him in recent years.
John's family wanted me to thank his former colleagues for the words of comfort and kind support shown to them during this sad time.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbys NARPO)
I was honoured to attend John's funeral on 26th August. John was in Firearms Training when I received my initial training in 1985. John was a great supporter of NARPO, and he and his wife Margaret never missed the chance to attend a dinner and it was wonderful to be reacquainted with him in recent years.
John's family wanted me to thank his former colleagues for the words of comfort and kind support shown to them during this sad time.
Ian Louch (Chair Derbys NARPO)
02/09/26 Motor Source Group September Offers
Please see below for latest offers on new cars from Motor Source Group
Richard 'Doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
Our September offers are here, just in time for the new 76 registration plate! 🚗
Save an incredible £18,253 off the new Toyota bZ4X and £7,514 off the Chery Tiggo 7, plus fantastic savings across a wide range of makes and models.
Kind regards,
Samantha Carr (Marketing Accounts Executive Motor Source Group)
Please see below for latest offers on new cars from Motor Source Group
Richard 'Doc' Watson (Secretary Derbys NARPO)
Our September offers are here, just in time for the new 76 registration plate! 🚗
Save an incredible £18,253 off the new Toyota bZ4X and £7,514 off the Chery Tiggo 7, plus fantastic savings across a wide range of makes and models.
Kind regards,
Samantha Carr (Marketing Accounts Executive Motor Source Group)
31/08/26 Celebration of the Life of John 'Wilko' WILKINSON
Please see below from Diane Maxted, John WILKINSON‘s daughter.
Ian Elliott (Derbys NARPO Committee)
Please join us to celebrate the wonderful life of John 'Wilko’ Wilkinson at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Alfreton Golf Club, Wingfield Road, Alfreton DE55 7LH.
He blessed us with 90 years of love, laughter, and wisdom. A life so well lived deserves a great celebration.
We are gathering to share our favourite stories and remember a remarkable man. Please come raise a glass and bring your best memories to share with his family and friends.
We are having this at lunchtime so we can share Dads favourite meal of Steak and Ale Pie.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Diane (daughter)
Please see below from Diane Maxted, John WILKINSON‘s daughter.
Ian Elliott (Derbys NARPO Committee)
Please join us to celebrate the wonderful life of John 'Wilko’ Wilkinson at 12.00 noon on Wednesday 30th September 2026 at Alfreton Golf Club, Wingfield Road, Alfreton DE55 7LH.
He blessed us with 90 years of love, laughter, and wisdom. A life so well lived deserves a great celebration.
We are gathering to share our favourite stories and remember a remarkable man. Please come raise a glass and bring your best memories to share with his family and friends.
We are having this at lunchtime so we can share Dads favourite meal of Steak and Ale Pie.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Diane (daughter)