Police forces should be empowered to decide if potential new recruits are right for the job, South Yorkshire Police Federation said. It followed new occupational health guidance being issued to… read more →
Congratulations again to PC Jess Witton, who was South Yorkshire’s nominee for the National Police Bravery Awards in July. Jess was nominated after winning the South Yorkshire Police Federation Bravery… 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 →
It is absolutely right that South Yorkshire Police officers PC Gina Rutherford and PC Glen Howe should be awarded the Elizabeth Emblem, to recognise the sacrifice of officers who have… 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 →
In South Yorkshire, 189 police officers were signed off work last year due to stress, depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. Across the… 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 →
The PFEW has launched an accreditation programme for Federation Reps, in partnership with the Open University. Due to launch in the Autumn, the course will offer a fully accredited Level… 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 →
Stress, workloads and a pay packet that doesn’t reflect the demands of policing are major factors in an increase in the number of officers voluntarily resigning from the police service.… read more →