Stress, workloads and a pay packet that doesn’t reflect the demands of policing are major factors in an increase in the number of officers voluntarily resigning from the police service.… read more →

The 4.2% pay increase for police officers is a step in the right direction, but does not redress the long-term damage that has been done to police pay, the Chair… read more →

Police forces should be empowered to decide if potential new recruits are right for the job, South Yorkshire Police Federation said. It followed new occupational health guidance being issued to… 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A long-standing expectation that officers give extra time at the end of their shifts is outdated, South Yorkshire Police Federation says.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 →

South Yorkshire Police Federation Reps were honoured to support riders in the Police Unity Tour. More than 500 cyclists rode from across the country in memory of fallen officers, arriving… read more →

A one-off pay increase will not be enough to remunerate officers for the difficult and dangerous job they do, Steve Kent, Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation, has warned as… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has praised the fantastic work of three police officers who have been honoured at the South Yorkshire Emergency Services Awards. Detective Inspector Mark Cockayne was named… read more →

The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has shared his excitement at the return of the annual bravery awards. The hotly-anticipated event is being held in Sheffield on 22 May… read more →

Thousands of police officers are now working second jobs simply to cover their living costs, according to figures from the Police Federation of England and Wales. More than 4,000 officers… read more →

Officers should be given training that is “engaging and quality” to ensure forces are benefitting from the highest quality policing, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Federation Chair Steve Kent said… read more →