Individual officers do not need reform – it’s the force structure which is at fault, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent was speaking as the Government announced… read more →
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 →
It is “simply outrageous” that 90% of police officers are having to pay for their own rehabilitation, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The shocking figure was revealed… read more →
The introduction of targets for emergency response times could endanger police officers and the public, and leave police officers facing prosecution when things go wrong, South Yorkshire Police Federation has… 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 →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned the new Home Secretary that officers are facing “unbelievable pressures” in the job. Shabana Mahmood replaced Yvette Cooper in the role at the start… read more →
A new ‘National Police Service’ is planned to bring together specialist expertise and advanced technology, and to better tackle national and international crime. The Government’s plan has been backed by… 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 →