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 →
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 →
Growing concerns about police not being funded enough to do the job are serious and not forces “crying wolf”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Chair Steve Kent said the… read more →
Specialist officers could be parachuted directly into the inspecting ranks under plans for policing reforms announced in the Government’s policing white paper. Professionals will be urged to join the police… 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 →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has candidly shared his account of dealing with officers who have committed suicide. It follows a Channel 4 News investigation finding at least… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation is doing all it can to support officers’ mental health and drive down the crisis of police suicide, Chair Steve Kent has said. But he warned… read more →