Election of DPF National Chair

By Comms Manager12th October 2026DPF Circulars

To All Members

Circular 45/26

Annual Conference 2026 is the fifth anniversary of the previous election of the National Chair (Eamon Keating) in 2021. In consequence, the Rules & Constitution of the Defence Police Federation (2025 version) require a nomination and election process to commence for this most important and senior office in the Defence Police Federation.

Eligible Candidates

Rule 11 of the DPF Rules & Constitution (2025 version) states:

Rule 11

  • The National Chair shall be elected by the membership of the Federation from;
  • the members of the current National Executive Committee who at the date when nominations are called for shall have served a minimum term of two years in that capacity or
  • current Federation members who have previously served on the National Executive Committee for a minimum of two years in the immediately preceding period of five years at the date when nominations are called for or
  • in the absence of any nominations under Rule 11 (a) (i) or (ii) by any stipulated deadline, the National Executive Committee will make alternative arrangements on the question of eligible candidates to stand for the position of the National Chair

Who may Propose and Second a Nomination?

Based upon historical practice and precedent, the following members are entitled to propose and second a nomination for the position of National Chair:

  1. Current serving members of the National Executive Committee as defined by Rule 7 of the DPF Rules & Constitution (2025 version)
  2. Branch Representatives in office at the date of this Circular.

The successful candidate will have a 5-year term of office.

In the event of there being an uncontested election the term of office will commence at the Annual Conference.

In the event of a contested election, CASOC will announce the election timetable at the Annual Conference.

Should any DPF member, who meets the above qualifying criteria, wish to stand for election to the position of National Chair please complete the Nomination Form and return by email to DPF HQ using any of the following email addresses: admin1@dpf.org.uk or admin2@dpf.org.uk or casoc1@dpf.org.uk

The nomination window opens at 12noon on Wednesday 14th October 2026 and closes at 12noon on Wednesday 28th October 22026.

Candidates are advised that if an email to acknowledge receipt of the Nomination Form is not received within 5 working days, please contact DPF HQ on 020 3176 6511 or 020 3176 6512.

DPF HQ

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