Tougher sentences for those who assault emergency service workers

The Issue

Ever turned up to work and been punched in the face for doing your job? Or been pelted with bricks? Or verbally abused? Sadly this is a reality for many police, fire and ambulance staff.

Our emergency workers need your support. Being assaulted as they help to protect communities and save lives is not part of the job.

To show your support, sign our petition calling for a change in legislation for harsher sentences for those who attack the people we all rely on.

You can make a difference. Help us to #ProtectTheProtectors.

Police Federation of England and WalesPetition StarterWe are a staff association founded by an Act of Parliament in 1919, which represents more than 120,000 rank-and-file police officers in England and Wales, from the ranks of Constable through to Chief Inspector.

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The Issue

Ever turned up to work and been punched in the face for doing your job? Or been pelted with bricks? Or verbally abused? Sadly this is a reality for many police, fire and ambulance staff.

Our emergency workers need your support. Being assaulted as they help to protect communities and save lives is not part of the job.

To show your support, sign our petition calling for a change in legislation for harsher sentences for those who attack the people we all rely on.

You can make a difference. Help us to #ProtectTheProtectors.

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