THE Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation has been looking back on this year’s Police Federation Annual Conference, which was held virtually at the beginning of June. It was the… read more →
POLICE officers have gone over and above the call of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic, working all hours and then carrying out voluntary roles on the side. A survey found… read more →
POLICE conduct investigations are still taking far too long and need an overhaul, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve Kent, Federation Chair, said: “We are still seeing occasions where… read more →
POLICE investigators may not realise they are stressed until it’s too late, which is why they must ensure they must take steps to care for their mental health, South Yorkshire… read more →
OFFICERS need to remember to remove their body armour when it’s safe to do so, to give their backs a chance to recover, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve… read more →
POLICE officers must continue to record assaults if attacks on officers are to be driven down, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. New crime figures showed a 26 per cent… read more →
POLICE officers should imagine that a moderator is reading any WhatsApp group messages they send between colleagues, to ensure they don’t say anything they’ll later regret. This is the advice… read more →
POOR legislation that puts officers at risk of being criminalised following pursuits needs to be amended so officers can safely respond to emergency calls. Steve Kent, South Yorkshire Police Federation… read more →
THE Home Secretary’s speech at the PFEW Annual Conference was “warm and supportive” but needs to be followed up with real action, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has… read more →
THE Home Secretary was grilled on vaccines priority, driver training and police pay at the Police Federation of England and Wales’ annual conference earlier today (9 June). Officers told Priti… read more →