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 →
Police officers have been issued with specialist advice on light, noise, nutrition, relaxation and breathing to help them get better sleep. Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service, has published… read more →
It is “absolutely appalling” that police officers in the 1987 Police Pension Scheme are facing an immediate reduction in the lump sums they receive at retirement, South Yorkshire Police Federation… 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 →