SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers are being urged to get COVID tests. South Yorkshire Police Federation says several officers are recovering from the virus in hospital while others have been away… read more →
HOLIDAYS may be off the agenda right now, but it’s vital officers still take annual leave when they can to give themselves a proper break. South Yorkshire Police Federation says… read more →
MANDATORY sentences must be handed down to the ‘idiots’ who assault police officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. National figures show assaults on officers went up by 10% in… read more →
CUTS to police resources drove an increase in serious crime, the Home Office has finally conceded, confirming what officers knew along says South Yorkshire Police Federation. After a lengthy process… read more →
THE upcoming Police Covenant must ensure tough sentences are handed down for all levels of assaults on officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation is urging. The covenant was drawn up by… read more →
POLICE officers are being pulled ‘from pillar to post’ as they battle to contain crime and protect the public from COVID-19. South Yorkshire Police Federation says policing across the country… read more →
RECRUITMENT and retention of staff in CID is still a “big issue”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, and more needs to be done to encourage officers to train as… read more →
IT’S been a very demanding year in terms of the psychological demand on our officers and the public. It’s been a unique year, but we’re hoping that there’s a much… read more →
THE tier rules and COVID restrictions around Christmas are inconsistent, making them even more challenging to police, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve Kent, Chair of South Yorkshire Police… read more →
OFFICERS shouldn’t be afraid of getting in touch with their Federation Rep if they have financial difficulties this Christmas or any other time, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The… read more →