More traffic officers must be hired to patrol South Yorkshire’s major highways, the county’s police Federation has said. The number of officers working in traffic units have plummeted nationally over… read more →

It is “simply outrageous” that 90% of police officers are having to pay for their own rehabilitation, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The shocking figure was revealed… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned the new Home Secretary that officers are facing “unbelievable pressures” in the job. Shabana Mahmood replaced Yvette Cooper in the role at the start… read more →

Growing concerns about police not being funded enough to do the job are serious and not forces “crying wolf”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Chair Steve Kent said the… read more →

The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has candidly shared his account of dealing with officers who have committed suicide. It follows a Channel 4 News investigation finding at least… read more →

An “unbelievable naivety” has led to police forces shedding experienced officers and relying on new recruits, South Yorkshire Police Federation is warning. Federation Chair Steve Kent said huge numbers of… read more →

A long-standing expectation that officers give extra time at the end of their shifts is outdated, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The so-called “half-hour for the King” is a routine… read more →

Police officers will continue struggling to make ends meet without a “drastic improvement” in pay, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent revealed only recently the force’s foodbank… read more →

Police officers have tragically taken their own lives due to the “sheer pressure” of the job, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Federation Chair Steve Kent said the plight in… read more →

South Yorkshire Police remains among the most “under resourced and underfunded” forces in the country, its Federation has said. The bleak picture was revealed after the Government corrected its neighbourhood… read more →