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 →
An “unbelievable naivety” has led to police forces shedding experienced officers and relying on new recruits, South Yorkshire Police Federation is warning. Federation Chair Steve Kent said huge numbers of… read more →
A major new survey by the Police Federation of England and Wales has found deep concern among officers about how misconduct by colleagues is handled; with many describing the system… read more →
Police officers will continue struggling to make ends meet without a “drastic improvement” in pay, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent revealed only recently the force’s foodbank… read more →
Police officers have tragically taken their own lives due to the “sheer pressure” of the job, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Federation Chair Steve Kent said the plight in… read more →
South Yorkshire Police remains among the most “under resourced and underfunded” forces in the country, its Federation has said. The bleak picture was revealed after the Government corrected its neighbourhood… read more →
Policing across South Yorkshire is “stretched to the limit” because of chronic underfunding, the county’s police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent said cops were working on the red line… read more →
It is “absolutely vital” that police officers suffering with the effects of long Covid should be supported, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. It followed Oscar Kilo, the National Police… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has offered its support to officers ahead of a gruelling 180-mile fundraiser. Officers will be getting on their bikes for the Police Unity Tour on the… read more →