THE public are backing pay rises for police officers and want Government cash diverted back into public services, a new national newspaper poll has shown. The results of the Daily… read more →
POLICE drivers deserve the protection of the law when they are responding to emergencies and pursuing criminals, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The introduction of a law designed to… read more →
THE health services need to take the lead in dealing with people in crisis, as officers are overburdened with mental health calls, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Steve Kent,… read more →
THE Police Service is doing a “good job in difficult circumstances” but should not be left to “pick up the pieces of a broken mental health system”, an official report… read more →
THE role of authorised firearms officer can be both “the best job in policing” and “the worst job in the world”, the new firearms lead for the Police Federation has… read more →
DISCUSSIONS over new legislation to better protect police drivers have been stalled until March next year due to Brexit negotiations. Senior government backbencher Sir Henry Bellingham, Conservative MP for North… read more →
A NEW campaign has been launched to help police officers better understand their basic rights and entitlements. The “Did You Know?” programme will focus on a key theme each month, such… read more →
THE Quick Reference Guide to understanding Police Regulations has been updated by the Police Federation of England and Wales Allowances, Expenses, Overtime, Sick Leave, Family Leave, Duty Time, Acting Up… read more →
POLICE constables are dealing with 16 more crimes each than they were five years ago, the Collect of Policing has said. There were on average 35 crimes for every PC in… read more →
POLICE officers need better training to make them more confident decision-makers when dealing with injured victims and offenders, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Officers have been calling ambulances for minor… read more →