The support and protection officers receive from the Federation and solicitors when they are under investigation is “worth its weight in gold”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve… read more →
Police officers across England and Wales say they are being disadvantaged by paternity leave rules that have failed to keep pace with wider changes to employment law. Since April 2026,… read more →
The increase to paid paternity leave will “make a massive difference to fathers in policing”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood increased the amount of paid… read more →
Police forces are facing a “massive vacuum of skills” due to experienced officers leaving the job, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Federation Chair Steve Kent said forces were “haemorrhaging… read more →
Police officers taking on second jobs in record numbers has laid bare the crisis in pay and wellbeing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. In some forces the number working… read more →
South Yorkshire Police still doesn’t have enough officers to cope with demand, the Police Federation has said. New Government data shows that South Yorkshire Police has 215 officers per 100,000… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has welcomed changes to compensation guidance that aims to secure fairer treatment for injured officers. Police officers and other emergency workers will now be treated more… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has urged officers and police staff who are feeling close to breaking point to call Oscar Kilo’s Mental Health Crisis Line. Oscar Kilo launched the 24/7/365… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has said it will continue to hold the national Federation to account, and that there needed to be more devolution of power to local branches. Last… read more →
A shake-up of the police conduct system could be a positive step for officers if it leads to faster investigations, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The Government last month… read more →