PROTECTING police officers from an “alarming” number of assaults must be a priority for forces and the Government, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. As a number… read more →
THE Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has added her praise for a man who helped to save the life of PC Lisa Bates after she was attacked on duty.… read more →
TWO South Yorkshire PCs who tackled a violent man and his dog were among the officers and staff awarded for their outstanding work to keep Doncaster safe. PC Kelly and… read more →
HM Inspectorate of Constabulary has criticised South Yorkshire Police, saying it must make ‘substantial’ improvements to keep people safe. The HMIC into performance during 2016 judged the force as ‘requires… read more →
DEAN Hague, Secretary of South Yorkshire Police Federation, has left his job as an operational sergeant to join the Federation full time. He speaks about leaving his frontline role to be… read more →
THE state of IT in the force, issues around collaborative working, voluntary severance and investigations by the Independent Police Complaints Commission all came up at the force’s latest Question Time.… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police has doubled the number of its officers and staff specially qualified to help members of the public who are deaf or hard of hearing. The force’s Police… read more →
LOVE is in the air for two Sheffield officers who met on the job in London, and transferred up north together “to improve life for themselves and their young daughter”.… read more →
A BILL which would give police officers greater protections from assaults and being spat at has passed the first stage in the House of Commons. The proposed Crime (Assaults on… read more →
A LABOUR politician pushing for greater protection for police officers against assaults and spitting has spoken about the personal inspiration behind her campaign. Holly Lynch, MP for Halifax, presented a… read more →