POLICE and fire services in a South Yorkshire town will operate jointly under one roof as part of a bid to cut costs. A joint police and fire station has been… read more →
A TOTAL of seven sergeants from South Yorkshire Police have seen success in the first step on the ladder to promotion to inspector, the College of Policing has confirmed. Official… read more →
POLICE officers in England and Wales are on the verge of being “overwhelmed” by “staggering” increases in reports of domestic abuse. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary said recorded cases rose 31%… read more →
CHIEF Constable of Surrey Police, Lynne Owens, has been appointed as the new Director General of the National Crime Agency. Ms Owens (pictured), who has more than 25 years’ experience… read more →
DIRECT Entry at the police inspector rank is to be introduced, the College of Policing has announced. Under the new programme, forces will be recruiting “exceptional external candidates to join the… read more →
CHANCELLOR George Osborne has announced there will no cuts to the police budget in the duration of this Parliament. Mr Osborne told Parliament in the Autumn Spending Review: “Now is… read more →
POLICE officers might consider rejecting any differing and divisive pay rises offered by the Government in 2016, it has been argued. Neil Bowles, Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation, said… read more →
THE pressure must be kept up against the idea of introducing police officer compulsory severance, the Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chief Constables are not seeking to… read more →
MORE than eight in 10 detectives have said that cuts to the policing budget are having an effect on their wellbeing, a new survey has shown. The National Detectives’ Survey, carried… read more →
THE Government has faced calls to end round-the-clock licensing after it emerged that three-quarters of police officers had been injured while responding to drink-related violence. Police officers condemned 24-hour licensing… read more →