Kevin Misik, secretary of Cambridgeshire Police Federation
Kevin Misik has been appointed the new secretary of Cambridgeshire Police Federation, bringing with him more than two decades of frontline experience, a strong commitment to fairness, and a deep-rooted passion for supporting his colleagues.
Kevin first joined Cambridgeshire Constabulary in September 1999, inspired – somewhat unexpectedly – by a conversation with his father.
“My dad said it would be a good idea,” Kevin recalled. “He was the one who called up and got his hands on a recruitment form. It just seemed like a good idea at the time – and it turned out, it was.”
After becoming a sergeant in 2008, Kevin moved into neighbourhood policing 12 years ago – an experience that helped shape his values of community engagement and proactive leadership. It also paved the way for his involvement with the Police Federation.
In 2019, he officially became a Federation representative.
“I’d considered it for a while,” he said. “There’s a lot of overlap between being a sergeant and a Fed rep. As a sergeant, you look after your team, and that’s very much what the Federation is about too: looking after colleagues.”
For Kevin, stepping into the role of secretary felt like a natural progression. “I always wanted the job of secretary – when the opportunity was to arise.
“Ultimately, I wanted to help more. I wanted to do more for members.”
That desire to help others runs deep. “There’s not a version of me that’s not honest,” he continued. “I grab the opportunity to help people with both hands. I’m transparent and I really like the idea of having an impact on the membership.”
Kevin is particularly passionate about ensuring all officers feel seen and supported, not just those in difficulty.
“I want to encourage all Fed reps to best represent our members. Not just those going through a misconduct case, but everyone. We’re here for more than 1,600 officers in Cambridgeshire – and not all of those are in trouble.”
Part of that, Kevin believes, is about increasing visibility and improving engagement. “Our members can’t always – actually, rarely – sit in meetings. They’re out being police officers, serving the community. So I ask myself: if they were in the room, what would they want said on their behalf? I want to be their voice.”
His frontline experience gives him an edge.
He said: “I’ve got 26 years of hard-earned experience on the front line. I understand how things have changed, and I know when to pick a fight. I feel comfortable speaking to all ranks.”
Kevin acknowledges the change of pace in his new role: “The Fed is very different. There’s more stopping, more thinking. But I’m still proactive. I want to go out and find out what’s impacting our members, rather than waiting for them to come to me.”
He’s already built strong relationships – what he describes as a ‘spiderweb of contacts’ – that he believes will prove invaluable.
“People know that if they ask me to do something, I’ll do it,” he added.
His priorities are clear: better engagement, more visibility, and fairer treatment for all: “Unfortunately, in this world, it’s often the doers that get the weight of everything piled on them. I want to make sure life in the police is fair, and that everyone is treated fairly.”
Kevin also wants to help members and managers alike better understand the regulations and standards they work under. “Rather than automatically turning to PSD, I want senior officers to feel empowered to manage situations better – with our support.”
Before policing, Kevin ran a restaurant – an experience he credits for honing his people skills.
He said: “I think I’m a good listener. I help people understand things, and I look after them – not just professionally, but in their lives too.”
Ultimately, Kevin’s drive to serve is rooted in his values. “If I can help, I will. This isn’t just about one person, it’s about everyone. I want to do things not just for the one, but for the many. It’s about transforming what we do and making the Federation matter to every member.”