LITTLE attention has been paid to the huge levels of demand on South Yorkshire Police officers as cuts have been imposed. That’s the view of South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman… read more →
ALL police officers in England and Wales will receive 1% pay rise in September this year, it’s been announced. While plans to scrap most Bank Holidays for officers were rejected… read more →
WEEKEND leave has been cancelled for all officers between Friday 22 July and Sunday 24 July, South Yorkshire Police has confirmed. Officers will be expected instead to work at the… read more →
A TOTAL of 201 officers from South Yorkshire Police were signed off work in the past year because of stress-related illnesses, new figures show. A Freedom of Information Act request… read more →
STEPHEN Watson is set to be named as the new Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police. Mr Watson, currently the Deputy Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary, is PCC Dr Alan Billings’ “preferred… read more →
A SHEFFIELD police officer who gave life-saving treatment to a stab victim has received a Royal Humane Society award for acting “above the call of duty”. PC Tracey Bullas, 44,… read more →
A SHEFFIELD woman gave birth to her baby with the help of a passing police officer and special constable – after going into labour in her car. Rachel Suter was about… read more →
TWO South Yorkshire Police officers have been praised for bravery after tackling a knifeman who was trying to burn down a Sheffield pizza shop. PC Daniel Goodinson and PC Dave… read more →
THE amount of refresher safety training officers receive every year depends entirely on where officers are based. In South Yorkshire, officers get eight hours’ training every year, a Freedom of Information… read more →
MORE officers are being assaulted on duty at South Yorkshire Police due to a lack of training and growing pressure on numbers, the force’s Federation has said. With fewer officers… read more →