“We cannot have a totally subjective system where an officer could have a false and vexatious complaint made against them, and that be used to dismiss the officer without due… read more →
“It seems perverse to overrule the outcome of a fair misconduct hearing,” South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as the Government proposes that police chiefs should be able to appeal… read more →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has praised three officers who saved a distressed woman on a bridge in Doncaster. PC Hannah Johnson was off-duty when she spotted a… read more →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has spoken about how much he’s looking forward to their annual Bravery Awards. The South Yorkshire Police Federation Bravery Awards are taking place… read more →
The majority of officers in some South Yorkshire teams have under five years’ policing experience, the Federation has said, as it emerges that more experienced officers are leaving the service.… read more →
South Yorkshire Police is significantly down on officer numbers compared with 20 years ago, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, leading to overwork and low morale. The force currently has… read more →
It is vital for police officers’ safety that they get enough sleep, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as a new fatigue risk management toolkit is launched. Worryingly, the last… read more →
Officers are becoming reluctant to use appropriate force due to fear of repercussions, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The head of the Police Superintendents’ Association in England and Wales,… read more →
There should be mandatory jail sentences for people who assault police officers and injure them, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. New figures show that, over the… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has urged officers to talk to their local Rep if they fear they are suffering hearing loss, especially if it is related to their job. The… read more →