In this episode of the Pocket Sergeant Podcast, Paul Cooper is joined once again by Lee Broadbent, one of the founders of the National Police Association (NPA), to discuss why police representation in England and Wales is at a critical breaking point.

Lee explains how the Breaking the Monopoly campaign evolved into the launch of the National Police Association — a new organisation challenging the Police Federation’s long-standing closed-shop model and calling for choice, competition, and accountability in police representation.

We discuss:

• Why many officers feel the Police Federation no longer represents their values
• The lack of accountability and transparency within police representation
• Police officer welfare, suicide data, and misconduct investigations
• Why competition could force real change in policing culture
• What the NPA currently offers — and its long-term vision
• Legal challenges, Parliament engagement, and next steps

This is a frank, unfiltered conversation about power, representation, and why many serving and retired officers believe the current system is no longer fit for purpose.

📢 If you’re a police officer, this episode directly affects you.

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