SOUTH Yorkshire Police is “ahead of the curve” when it comes to securing anti-viral PPE for its officers. Federation Chairman Steve Kent said the force has been “proactive” in ordering… read more →
IT IS appalling that members of the public have been reported as spitting and coughing on police officers. Disgusting incidents have occurred across the country – which has led the… read more →
ANYONE using a “coronavirus cough” to threaten police officers faces serious criminal charges, the Director of Public Prosecutions has warned. The CPS intervention comes after reports of police, shop workers… read more →
CRIMINALS will still be caught during the coronavirus pandemic, including those who are trying to cash in on the situation. That message comes from South Yorkshire Chief Constable Stephen Watson,… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers are pulling out all the stops to make everything work during the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic. But South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Steve Kent said officers are… read more →
POLICE officers and NHS workers should have access to COVID-19 testing as a priority due to the two service’s symbiotic relationship with each other. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Steve… read more →
ANY South Yorkshire Police officers who contract the coronavirus or need to self isolate because someone in their household is ill will be supported by the Federation. Chairman Steve Kent… read more →
PAYING Special Constables to boost the frontline is a “no-brainer” to help support the police during times of increased demand and sickness absence, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chairman… read more →
THE Government must protect the welfare of police officers as they battle on the frontline against COVID-19, the Shadow Minister of State for Policing has said. Louise Haigh has written… read more →
CURFEWS and fixed penalty notices could be used to crack down on police officer assaults while the courts are closed due to the coronavirus, the Chairman of the Police Federation… read more →