John Apter elected Police Federation chairman

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John Apter elected Police Federation chairman

'The disdain and contempt shown to police officers in England and Wales must end,' says winning candidate.

John Apter

Date - 31st July 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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John Apter has been elected the new chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales. The chairman of Hampshire Police Federation takes up the national role as the first ever person to be elected by the staff association’s members. He...

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