SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers want to be able to use Taser if required with 77% saying it should be made available to them for every shift. However, just 13% of… read more →
TASER and body cams are key parts of officers’ personal protection equipment hence the force is keen to progress this area of work, says South Yorkshire Police Federation. Figures from… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police has paid tribute to fallen officers at the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Annual Service of Remembrance this weekend. Tim Forber, Assistant Chief Constable, attended the service… read more →
A BLANKET ban on officers displaying tattoos removes any ambiguity around what can and can’t be shown whilst on duty, says South Yorkshire Police Federation. Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s office issued the… read more →
SIX out of 10 South Yorkshire Police officers would be prepared to be armed on duty, a PFEW survey has shown. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Zuleika Payne says she… read more →
HERO officers who tackled terrorists during the London Bridge attack have been awarded the George Medal for gallantry. Met PC Charlie Guenigault and British Transport Police PC Wayne Marques are… read more →
BETTER protection for officers involved in death and serious injury incidents is being looked at by the College of Policing. It’s begun a consultation period on proposed new Post-Incident Procedures… read more →
A SOUTH Yorkshire Police officer viciously assaulted by a man who was wanted for driving and knife crimes – but whose actions managed to help detain him – has been… read more →
FIGURES revealing that South Yorkshire officers are assaulted nearly ‘every day’ have not come as a surprise to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Statistics have revealed that there were 408 assaults… read more →
TOO often police leaders are relying on their frontline officers’ desire and dedication to get the job done – but that is hiding failings the latest HMICFRS report into policing… read more →