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 →

Police are in desperate need of more resources, better pay and less hostile conditions, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Figures show a third of officers struggle to afford food, rent… 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 →