Thousands of police officers are now working second jobs simply to cover their living costs, according to figures from the Police Federation of England and Wales. More than 4,000 officers… read more →
The police promotion process should be re-examined, with true talent being identified and nurtured, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as a new leadership commission is launched. The College of… 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 →
Tiff Lynch has been elected as the next national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales. Formally taking up the post on 1 July, Tiff becomes the second… read more →
The 4.2% pay increase for police officers is a step in the right direction, but does not redress the long-term damage that has been done to police pay, the Chair… read more →
The upcoming national Police Federation Conference is an opportunity to tell politicians about the critical issues affecting officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The first Police Federation of England… read more →
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 →
A one-off pay increase will not be enough to remunerate officers for the difficult and dangerous job they do, Steve Kent, Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation, has warned as… read more →
Over 70% of South Yorkshire Police officers say they have at least one physical health condition that they believe to be caused by or made worse by wearing uniform. In… read more →
Police forces should be more thoughtful about the technology they procure, South Yorkshire Police Federation said, as the Home Office admitted that forces are not always getting value for money.… read more →