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How did the former police federation treasurer misuse officers’ funds
Harrison served as secretary and treasurer of West Mercia Police Federation (WMPF) between 2010 and 2018. He was convicted of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position at Hereford Crown Court. On 25 March 2026, Harrison was sentenced at Worcester Crown Court to two years and three months in prison for each charge, with the sentences to run concurrently, according to the CPS. He had resigned from West Mercia Police in February 2022.
The occasions were organised to honour police officers who had lost their lives in the line of duty.
The family stayed in four- and five-star hotels in York, Cardiff, Edinburgh and London, according to the CPS. His responsibilities included safeguarding the financial interests of fellow police officers. However, he repeatedly used the federation’s petty cash, which was under his sole control, to pay for personal expenses. Harrison also used his attendance at National Police Memorial Days as an opportunity to take his wife and children on family holidays at the federation’s expense. Harrison claimed the costs of accommodation, meals and day trips from funds contributed by fellow officers. The expenses were submitted despite being personal family holiday costs.
Jamie Harrison , 55, from Droitwich, Worcestershire, made more than 100 fraudulent expense claims while serving as the federation’s secretary and treasurer between 2010 and 2018. He repeatedly used petty cash under his control for personal spending, keeping claims below £100 to avoid scrutiny, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The fraud amounted to approximately £13,500. Harrison was convicted of 15 counts of fraud by abuse of position and sentenced to two years and three months in prison.
A former police officer and West Mercia Police Federation treasurer has been jailed for using colleagues’ funds to pay for family holidays, alcohol, meals and entertainment.