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The only organisation to address the needs of the prison officers and staff working in secure psychiatric care in the areas of pay, personnel and conditions.

POA CENTENARY ISSUE

 
Gatelodge Centenary Edition
 

The POA are producing a special one off publication of Gatelodge to celebrate its 100 years.

If you have any information or short stories that you feel should be considered for inclusion please forward them to the Editor Glyn Travis at Cronin House or simply click here to email comments.

There is no guarantee that comments will be used but all contributions will be much appreciated.

Glyn Travis
Editor

THE ROLE OF THE PRISON OFFICER

 
The Role of the Prison Officer
Click here to read more about the the role of the prison officer.

FIGHT BUDGET CUTS 2010

 
Fight Budget Cuts 2010


THOMPSONS SOLICITORS PROVIDE POA WITH
LEGAL SERVICES

 
Thompsons Solicitors
Click here to read more about Thompsons and Legal Services.

About us

History of the Union
How the Union is Structured
Rules & constitution
POA Union Learning
Fund
The Role of a Prison Officer
Visions & goals

News & events

Comments from the National Chairman
Comments from the General Secretary
Press releases
North of the Border
Motions, Documents and Information for Annual Conference 2009

Legal services

About Legal Sevices

Membership benefits

Benefits are available for POA members. These range from Banking and Financial Services to the POA Travel Club.

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