SOUTH Yorkshire Police Federation has praised the Home Secretary’s approach to police assaults, after Priti Patel announced plans to double sentences for those who attack officers. 662 officers were assaulted… read more →
OFFICERS have been encouraged to contribute to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ annual Pay and Morale Survey to ensure their voices are heard in future negotiations. Every officer… read more →
OFFICERS must ensure they do not forget to wear face masks during busy shifts, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Officers sometimes forget to wear proper PPE because they are… read more →
OFFICERS involved in deaths or serious injury at work should be reassured that they have excellent support and protection from the Federation. The College of Policing launched its Death or… read more →
POLICING demand has returned to normal after Covid-19 lockdown with officers being “run ragged” and pulled from “pillar to post”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Officers are facing business… read more →
MORE Bobbies are needed in local policing teams if forces are to drive down crime, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Violent offences have increased sharply, recent figures have shown,… read more →
FORCES need more roads policing officers out in cars if they are to bring deaths down, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. There were more than 1,800 people killed on… read more →
COLLABORATION in policing can spell “utter disaster”, South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Steve Kent has said. Steve was talking after a recent report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary Fire and… read more →
THREE men who were in a vehicle that dragged PC Andrew Harper to his death in Berkshire have been convicted of his manslaughter. PC Andrew Harper, who was 28-years-old at the… read more →
OFFICERS should prepare for a ‘weeks of New Year’s Eves’ when pubs and restaurants start to open again on 4 July, said South Yorkshire Police Federation. Since lockdown measures were… read more →