POA Circulars

POA Circular 33/2026 requested membership assistance, regarding contacting MPs about the Right to Strike.

Please bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all POA members.

POA Members are reminded of Annual Conference Motion 67/2022 which stated;

It has come to the Executive's attention that there have been a number of incidents involving prisoners smashing or damaging cell observation panels, resulting in injuries to staff.

The Union has been made aware that a post has been made on social media regarding temporary deployment of retired Prison Officers to Guernsey for an initial period of three months with possibility of an extension.

As part of ongoing discussions regarding Radon, it has been identified that there have been 24 Prisons where actionable levels have been identified in line with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) which are laws enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to protect workers and the public from radiation.  

Following promulgation of POA Circular 54/2026, Retired Members Committee, the NEC have determined that the closing date for applications should be extended until 31 August 2026.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 8th July 2026 for your information.

Please find attached NEC minutes for the 24^th June 2026 for your information.

POA Circular 83/2023 announced the successful applicants for the Conduct Committee who would serve for a period of 3 years from 1 November 2023 until 1 November 2026.