Attached is the Branch Circular in relation to the Appeal for Industrial Benefit and Incapacity award

Circular 2019 20 Deduction of IB and IIDB

John Kennedy

Secretary Notts NARPO

In order to preserve the security of our website we have introduced a registration process.

It was requested that the username identifies the individual using name/initials/date of birth or collar number, sadly to many members are using a username that bears no resemblance to the individual.

This site is only open to Members of NARPO, and does not store nor do I have access to your email address

At present we have accepted everyone but are now in the process of an audit and usernames that cannot be recognised will be blocked.

If you have already clarified your username I thank you if not please go to the contacts page and send a quick email so that your name is not deleted, if it is you will have to re-register and details of how to achieve this will be published in the forthcoming newsletter

John Kennedy Secretary

William Claude Simon Teece

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of William Teece, who died on Tuesday 16 April, 2019.  We will send out the full details as soon as we have them.

Brian Marshall

It is with regret that I have to inform you of the Death of Brian Day, usband of Betty Day that occurred yesterday at the QMC.

Ads soon as more information is told hand it will be circulated

John Kennedy

Secretary Notts NARPO

Welcome to Notts NARPO WebPage, If your are reading this message it is because you have successfully registered with the site.

AS this site is restricted to members of Notts Branch of NARPO you will appreciate that I have to confirm your membership however a number used a username which does not identify them over the next few  days both I and the Assistant Secretary will be wading through them, any that cannot be identified will be removed.

If you are not a  Member or  Police Widow please  remove yourself, otherwise please use the contact page to identify your user name

John Kennedy

Secretary

Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer

 Alan Raymond Weston

It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Alan Raymond Weston, aged 92 years, a retired Police Officer.   Alan died on Monday 11 March 2019.

The funeral is at 11.00am Tuesday 9 April 2019 at Mansfield Crematorium.     The funeral directors are A W Lymn, 82 Station Road, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottingham.  NG175HB.   Donations to the John Eastwood Hospice, via the Undertaker or at the Service.

Alan joined the County Police in 1949 and served at many stations including Worksop, West Bridgford, before retiring in 1982 as a Superintendent.   There will be refreshments after at the 281 Restaurant, at 281 Nottingham Road, Mansfield, NG18 4SE.   All are welcome.

Officers FAQs

What has happened?
On Saturday 9 and Thursday 21 March HQ systems were subject to cyber-attacks which impacted a number of our databases and servers. The first attack only affected PFEW’s HQ at Federation House, Leatherhead and did not impact on branches. On Thursday 21 March a second attack occurred which has affected the majority of our Branches.

How was the second incident allowed to happen?

Following the first malware attack on 9 March we immediately took precautions to secure and stabilise our systems. We are still investigating the second incident. We will provide more detail as it emerges.

How did you discover the incident?
We were alerted to the first incident at around 1900 hours on Saturday 9 March through our own security systems.  We were alerted to the second attack at approximately 1445 hours on Thursday 21 March.

What happened then?
On both occasions we immediately disconnected our network in order to minimise spread. Following the first attack we instructed BAE systems, a leading forensics firm, to assist with the response. They are continuing to work with us and were on site during the second attack.

Have you reported it?
Yes. Both incidents have been reported to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

The first incident was reported the incident to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on Monday 11 March. The second attack was reported to the ICO on Friday 22 March.

What is the malware?
The malware is a type of malicious software which seizes and encrypts data. As the matter is
subject to an ongoing police investigation we are unable to comment further at this stage.

Who is affected?There is no evidence that any personal data has been extracted from PFEW at either the HQ or any of its branches. However, we cannot rule this out and investigations continue. We have been contacting various categories of individuals who may be affected and providing them with details as to where they can get help and further information.

Has my safety been compromised?At present, we are not aware of any evidence that data has been extracted. However, this
cannot be discounted at this stage. We are therefore proceeding with caution on the basis
that this is at least a possibility.

As a precaution, we suggest that officers in the following categories, if they have not been
contacted already, contact their force so a risk assessment can be carried out: Counter
Terrorism, Undercover Police Officers, officers who have been involved in police shootings
and CHIS handlers past and present.

What systems did it affect? How much data was affected?
Most of our systems have been affected but it’s too early to tell how much of the data that has been encrypted can be recovered.

Was PFEW targeted directly?

Indications are that the first attack was not targeted specifically at PFEW and was likely part of a wider campaign. We cannot speculate as to the second attack at this stage. Both incidents are still being investigated and we will provide more detail when the facts emerge.

Are you informing those who have been affected?There is no evidence at this stage that any data was extracted from our systems, although
this cannot be discounted at this stage and we are proceeding to notify individuals who may be affected as a pre-caution.

Why have you not informed us until now?The matter is complex and has been the subject of a criminal investigation. We have had to
liaise carefully with relevant authorities as to the information that can be made public.

What is happening now?We are continuing to work with various experts to restore systems and minimise disruption
for those potentially affected and to provide as much information as we can.

Have you alerted people to the fact their data may be compromised?
Yes. Whilst there is no evidence that personal information was been extracted, we wanted to alert individuals as to the risk at the earliest opportunity.

What is the advice to officers?The NCSC recommends PFEW members be vigilant to suspicious emails, texts and phone
calls. Advice and guidance for individuals and organisations is available on the NCSC
website.

Where can I go for further advice?Advice on how organisations and home users can reduce the likelihood of malware infection is available on the NCSC website.

I am worried about my data, what can I do?There is no evidence at this stage that any data was extracted from our systems, although
this cannot be discounted. Whilst we consider at this stage the risk of your data
being extracted or misused is low, we wanted to alert members as to the potential risk at the earliest opportunity.

We take data security very seriously and have a number of technical and organisational
measures in place to protect the data of our members and others whose data we hold. On
becoming aware of the attacks we immediately reacted and put in place a number of
measures in order to stop further spread.

A dedicated helpline has been set up to answer any concerns you may have – 0800 358 0714 – this is open Saturday-Sunday, 9am-3pm and Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm. It is manned by specialist call handlers with experience in cyber-attacks.

Those concerned about fraud or lost data can also contact Action Fraud. Action Fraud’s online fraud reporting tool any time of the day or night, or call 0300 123 2040. For further
information visit www.actionfraud.police.uk  Advice can also be obtained from the National
Cyber Security Centre.

At approximately 2.45pm on 21 March 2019, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) was subjected to a multi-pronged, sustained cyber-attack.

This was following an initial attack on PFEW systems on 9 March.

Early indications show that the attack was different from the first and has affected the wider Federation network, including the majority of local Federation Branch Boards.

We understand that officers and retired officers may be worried about data the Federation holds on them. At this stage there is no evidence that any data was extracted from our systems, and the chances of this having happened is extremely low, although this cannot be discounted.

We are continuing to work as hard as we can with the NCA and cyber-crime experts to establish full facts and stabilise the situation.

The NPCC has coordinated the development of a risk management plan. This is in conjunction with the NCA and the NCSC. Out of precaution we are suggesting that any officers who work or previously worked in the following categories, if they have not been contacted already, to contact their force for a risk assessment to be carried out: Counter Terrorism officers, Undercover Police Officers, officers who have been involved in police shootings and CHIS handlers past and present.

A dedicated helpline has been set up to answer any concerns you may have – 0800 358 0714 – this is open until 6pm today (Fri 22 March) and will be available 9am-3pm Saturday – Sunday and 8am- 6pm Monday to Friday. It is manned by specialist call handlers with experience in cyber-attacks.

As per the first attack, a number of our databases and systems were affected and we immediately locked down our network in liaison with experts from BAE systems to prevent further spread. As a result, the polfed website and email services are currently unavailable. The initial advice website advice.polfed.org is also unavailable.

Please find below FAQ’s to answer any further concerns you may have.

We have the additional information below for any retired officers who call our helpline with concerns. If you need any further information please do let me know.

If you are a retired officer, we will require your name, force and collar number (if possible) for verification purposes and to help with our enquiries.

We are liaising with the National Association for Retired Police Officers (NARPO) who are assisting with communications and support to retired officers.

Your details will NOT have been on our National Member Database as this only contains details of present members.

What will happen with your personal data?

As this stage there is no indication that any data has been extracted from the Federation’s systems. If that is the case, there is unlikely to be any consequences for you other than access to your data being affected.

We are working hard to restore all of our data.  This is a complex process that will take time and will be done by the most secure means possible, working with leading professionals in the field of cyber security.

Claims Management Database
We only hold data for 6 years after a claim is closed.  With that in mind and if it is likely that we will still hold information on you, we ask for some additional time to establish the facts once we can again access our claims management database.  At this stage we cannot confirm when that is likely to be – this is complex process involving forensic investigators and data needs to be restored by the most secure means possible.

If we have dealt with a civil or criminal claim on your behalf we can liaise with the respective solicitor to confirm more detail if you cannot wait until then, or if our own systems can be restored.

A number of members have not received the password for this protected section,

An email is being sent out from the NARPO Site to all Notts NARPO Members.

Please follow the instructions carefully and you will then be able to open up the Password Protected site

The email will come through as donotreply: NOTTSNARPO PASSWORD

This is the only way we can ensure that your information be being kept secure

John Kennedy

Secretary