There is “massive imbalance of experience” in many policing shifts, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve Kent was speaking as a new HMICFRS report found that… read more →
South Yorkshire Police has been praised by the police watchdog for its innovative work in a number of areas, which the Federation says is a testament to the commitment and… read more →
As the school holidays arrive, a lack of resource in the force means that not all officers are having their leave requests approved, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Large… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has congratulated the officers who received gongs at the Master Cutler 2023 Emergency Services Awards. At the awards ceremony on 12 July, PC Darren McKenna won… read more →
Two South Yorkshire Police officers who caught a violent rapist moments after he had attacked a woman in her own home were recognised at last month’s National Police Bravery Awards.… read more →
It is a sign of the cost-of-living crisis and police cuts that more robberies were recorded in South Yorkshire over the past year, the Federation has said. New figures from… read more →
If the Prime Minister blocks pay rises for police officers it would be an “absolute betrayal” and officers will leave the service, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. According to… read more →
It is a positive move that the College of Policing has published new leadership standards, but South Yorkshire Police is ahead of the curve on leadership, the Federation has said.… read more →
There needs to be a mixed approach to police recruitment, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as the first force in the country axes its degree requirement. This month, Hampshire’s… read more →
Policing is “threadbare” and struggling with funds and resources, South Yorkshire Police Federation said, after a new report identified “widespread systemic failings” in the service. His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of… read more →