It is “absolutely appalling” that police officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme are facing an immediate reduction in the lump sums they receive at retirement, South Yorkshire Police Federation… read more →
Police victims of racist hate crime need proper support, but the courts also need to take such incidents seriously, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair… read more →
“The sentence has to fit the crime better – it’s totally unacceptable”, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, after a man who assaulted an officer and left… read more →
The fifth annual South Yorkshire Police Federation Bravery Awards, in association with the National Police Healthcare Scheme, were held on 21 May. Guests at the awards ceremony heard about the… read more →
The introduction of a trauma tracker that could prevent officers from succumbing to psychological breakdown has been welcomed by South Yorkshire Police Federation. A Home Office white paper published in… read more →
Incidents of hate crime against police officers have increased by a shocking 24% in the past four years, new figures have shown. There were 5,355 recorded hate crimes with a… read more →
As specialist leadership training for neighbourhood sergeants and inspectors is announced, South Yorkshire Police Federation has called for the force to ensure officers are given the time needed to undertake… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation will be providing vital backup to colleagues and friends taking part in this year’s UK Police Unity Tour. The 16th annual event is a long-distance cycle… read more →
Police leaders and politicians should ensure they have all the facts before commenting on police cases in the media, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Chair Steve Kent was speaking… read more →
Police officers across England and Wales say they are being disadvantaged by paternity leave rules that have failed to keep pace with wider changes to employment law. Since April 2026,… read more →