The Government says it is committed to improving officer wellbeing, but South Yorkshire Police Federation argued the basics needed to be tackled first – such as officers having time to… read more →
Incidents of hate crime against police officers have increased by a shocking 24% in the past four years, new figures have shown. There were 5,355 recorded hate crimes with a… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has called on the Government to improve policing pay after years of “decimated” salaries. The job is vital to maintaining public order and politicians must recognise… read more →
South Yorkshire Police officers have been left “treading water” in the wake of a disappointing Spending Review, Steve Kent, Federation Chairman has said. The review, published this month, “doesn’t in… read more →
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 →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has slammed the idea of merging forces to create fewer ‘super forces’ and requiring officers to have a licence to practise. Steve Kent… read more →
South Yorkshire Police teams are understaffed and overworked, the Federation has said, adding that “the strain is felt across the board”. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Steve Kent was speaking… read more →
As specialist leadership training for neighbourhood sergeants and inspectors is announced, South Yorkshire Police Federation has called for the force to ensure officers are given the time needed to undertake… 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 →