New protections for police officers will help them stop off-road bikers “taking the mickey” out of society, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Federation Chair Steve Kent said officers must now… read more →
The “first ripples” of a mental health epidemic in policing could soon become a “tidal wave” unless a solution is found, according to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Federation Chair Steve… read more →
A PC who faced down a killer and brought him to justice received huge praise during a prestigious awards evening. Jess Witton, from South Yorkshire Police, acted swiftly to enter… read more →
Government investment in neighbourhood policing is a sticking plaster solution to a larger problem, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to recruit 3,000 more neighbourhood… read more →
Thugs who intentionally injure police officers should receive a mandatory prison sentence, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. It followed an LBC investigation finding police, prison officers, doctors, nurses and teachers… read more →
England and Wales are “on the cusp of a mental health crisis” in policing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Officers are repeatedly being exposed to trauma due to a… read more →
The vetting of all police officers must be thorough and transparent to create a fair system, South Yorkshire Police Federation said. Federation Chair Steve Kent said forces should be empowered… read more →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has shared his excitement at the return of the annual bravery awards. The hotly-anticipated event is being held in Sheffield on 22 May… read more →
Police are in desperate need of more resources, better pay and less hostile conditions, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Figures show a third of officers struggle to afford food, rent… read more →
Police officers who suffer serious head injuries in the line of duty must receive substantial support from forces, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Federation Chair Steve Kent said assaults on… read more →