The recent 4.75% police pay rise still lags behind other public-sector pay deals, leaving officers feeling “devalued”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. In July, the Government announced that it… read more →

Those who assault and injure police officers should be given a prison sentence, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as it was revealed that there were over 900 assaults on… read more →

Police officers are resigning due to low pay, poor resourcing, high stress levels and a culture of criticism, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. New figures from the Home Office… read more →

The Government needs to “stick up for officers” in order to tackle the crisis in police morale, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Nearly a third (31%)… read more →

Officers are being asked to “break the silence” next week to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in policing, something that South Yorkshire Police Federation calls “a ticking time bomb”.… read more →

The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation said he was “immensely proud” of his colleagues who policed last month’s riots and helped bring offenders to justice. Over 60 South Yorkshire… read more →

“We must never forget our fallen officers”, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, in the lead up to National Police Memorial Day. National Police Memorial Day is… read more →

The independent review of the PFEW is important because it will help the national board move forward and restore confidence, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. An… read more →

There needs to be a mixed approach to training new officers, with more of an emphasis on practical skills, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. His comments… read more →