South Yorkshire Police is urging over-worked and underpaid police officers to help bring about change by engaging in a major survey. The National Police Wellbeing Survey launched on 19 May… read more →
There is just one month to go until police officers from around the country will get on their bikes to remember officers who have fallen in the line of duty.… read more →
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 →