FIVE constables at South Yorkshire Police could become “Advanced practitioners” as part of a national pilot. South Yorkshire is one of eight forces introducing the new role developed for more… read more →
POLICE officers who are attacked on duty do not always receive the aftercare they deserve, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Zuleika Payne, Federation Chair, (pictured) has said she is… read more →
THE College of Policing has endorsed two new fitness tests for police officers to go alongside the shuttle run – a treadmill walk test and a treadmill run test. All… read more →
NEW fitness tests introduced into policing will enable officers with lower limb conditions and other impairments to continue in their roles. The College of Policing endorsed two new fitness tests… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police has advertised for direct entry inspectors to join the force. More than half of UK forces have begun the process of recruiting new officers from outside the… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police has begun its search for the force’s first direct entry inspectors – which could be a costly process that does not deliver the value for money promised.… read more →
NEW in service constables in England and Wales are set to have their pay rises linked to their performance and skills. The new scheme means that – as part of… read more →
PLANS to link police officer pay to performance assessments must demonstrate fairness, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Under the new system, police officers with between two and four years’… read more →
THE Employment Tribunal on judges’ pensions has been reported as a victory. But who wins, questions Andy Fittes, PFEW General Secretary (pictured). Mr Fittes was speaking after an employment tribunal ruled… read more →
TELEVISION presenter Nick Knowles has urged the Government to support the police and the public to thank officers for keeping them safe. He has warned that officers are feeling demoralised,… read more →