ACC Boyle and Deputy National Chair Brian Booth will open the session with a warm welcome and an overview of the themes shaping today’s discussions. They will set the context for the day, highlighting current policing challenges, key priorities for the Federation, and the collective opportunities ahead

A short video message of support from the Policing Minister.

Response officers carry some of the most demanding and emotionally charged responsibilities in UK policing, yet their expertise and everyday contributions often go unrecognised. Drawing on emerging findings from Sgt Weir's doctoral research, this session explores how declining experience levels, rising operational pressures, and inconsistent organisational support are shaping the wellbeing of the officers who serve as the public’s first point of contact in crisis.

It examines how limited recognition of the emotional labour and moral burden inherent in response policing contributes to burnout, presenteeism, and reduced professional confidence. The session will share practical, evidence‑informed approaches to strengthening wellbeing and recognition, ranging from enhanced supervisory support to trauma‑informed practice and meaningful day‑to‑day validation of frontline expertise.

Ultimately, it argues that valuing response officers is not only an ethical responsibility but essential for operational effectiveness, public trust, and the sustainability of national policing.

This session will provide an overview of the Police Federation's Copped Enough campaign, a national movement launched to highlight the urgent challenges faced by officers.

The campaign has successfully pushed policing back into the centre of the national conversation, gaining significant political traction and sparking action on issues such as fair pay, retention of experienced officers, mental‑health support, and the need for stronger protections on the frontline. Delegates will hear how the campaign’s first year has reshaped public debate and strengthened the Federation’s influence across government and policing.

Lived experience speaker and Founder of the non-profit The Jordan Legacy CIC, Steve Phillip, will talk about understanding suicide, its impact on those in high-stress work-related roles, how to prevent future deaths and why suicide prevention is everyone’s business.

This session will focus on how to run high‑quality, consistent debriefs following major incidents and significant events. We’ll look at the key elements of an effective debrief, how to capture learning in a structured way, and how to translate insights into meaningful organisational change. Robust debriefs are essential to understanding what happened, why it happened, and how the organisation can improve - making them one of the most challenging yet critical components of major‑incident response.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham will deliver a keynote address exploring the evolving demands on response policing and the support required for officers working on the frontline. Drawing on regional developments and current challenges, he will discuss the importance of effective local partnerships, public trust, and approaches that strengthen policing capability and community confidence.

This session will provide an overview of the National Police Uniform & Equipment Survey findings, highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with current kit, including restrictive cargo trousers and uncomfortable body armour and the significant health impacts officers are experiencing as a result.

Commander Ivey will share plans on next‑generation uniform development, including national efforts to improve fit, functionality and standardisation, supported by emerging innovations in materials and wearable technology, looking at funding alongside comparisons with global uniform models and the case for consistent, high‑quality provision across forces.

This session will consider the day‑to‑day pressures facing today’s response officers, including increasing demand, reduced capacity, complex incidents, and the impact on wellbeing. Panellists will share frontline experience, examine public expectations, response times, and the skills needed to navigate modern policing challenges, ensuring a grounded and honest conversation.

Discover how the Police Digital Service (PDS) is supporting response policing and helping forces deliver the National Police Digital Strategy.

This session will provide practical insight into current and emerging technologies that empower officers and staff, highlight how delegates can influence digital delivery across policing, and signpost the tools, skills, and engagement opportunities available.

With interactive input via Slido, delegates will leave with greater confidence in how digital solutions enhance service delivery and strengthen community protection.

This session will be led by colleagues from the Innovation & Futures team within the Office of the Police Chief Scientific Adviser. They will showcase a range of emerging and near‑term innovations designed to address key Policing Problem Book areas in Response Policing, including Contact Management, Drones as First Responders, Body‑Worn Video Enhancement, E-Bike Stopping, AI Assistants and Legitimacy.

The session will then look further ahead, inviting the audience to consider longer‑term trends and how these may shape the future operating environment for Response Policing. It will conclude with an overview of the potential threats and opportunities that forces may need to prepare for in a landscape defined by accelerating technological change, rising societal and political instability, and increasing hyperconnectivity with heightened expectations for real-time information flow.