Plant retired from his union posts in 1977 and became an advisor to the Police Federation.

He is a retired police officer having been secretary of the Police Federation.

The chairman of the Police Federation is calling for much tougher action to deal with young offenders.

Now the county's Police Federation has set up a helpline to give advice to officers facing complaints.

None is a woman - nor a constable, reveals the Police Federation's journal.

The Police Federation, the rank-and-file staff association, let women join in 1948.

Many observers mistakenly equate the Police Federation with a trade union.

The Police Federation said it was "extremely disappointed" by the outcome but would accept the ruling.

He also served as parliamentary spokesman for the Police Federation.

The head of the Belgian Police Federation has said that he is concerned.