PEOPLE who assault police officers should expect to receive jail time to help tackle the ‘inconsistencies’ in sentencing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Officers across England and Wales were… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police Officers are bracing themselves for what will be a ‘historically busy’ next six months. With the easing of lockdown, a major football tournament, ‘kill the bill’ protests,… read more →
OFFICERS’ mental health has been like a ‘pressure cooker’ due to the stresses of policing the pandemic and fears that they would pass on COVID-19 to their families. South Yorkshire… read more →
POLICING may end up focusing more on statistics than the quality of its service to the public if controversial new league table plans are put in place, South Yorkshire Police… read more →
ALL frontline officers should have access to Taser, according to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Take-up and distribution of the non-lethal weapon is varied across forces in England and Wales, but… read more →
THE appointment of ACC Lauren Poultney as South Yorkshire’s new Deputy Chief Constable will provide welcome continuity in the force, the Federation has said. ACC Poultney takes up the job… read more →
SPEAKING during Stress Awareness Month, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said that help is out there for officers who are struggling and that it is important to… read more →
THE independent inspectorate of policing has commended police officers, staff and volunteers for their “exceptional dedication and commitment” to keeping people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police Federation has paid tribute to departing force Chief Constable Stephen Watson and his Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts. CC Watson is taking the top job at Greater… read more →
IT’S been a year since the first Covid-19 lockdown came into force, and it’s been a challenge like no other, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. From early fears about… read more →