POLICING is in a ‘desperate’ state says South Yorkshire Police Federation as figures reveal 217 officers in the constabulary took time off with mental health illnesses last year. Nationally there’s… read more →
MEASURES aimed at improving police officer and staff health and wellbeing have been set out in a new document from the Home Office – but cops have questioned why they… read more →
THE way to help police officers with their mental ill health is to encourage them to talk about their feelings, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on wellbeing has said.… read more →
‘ABHORRENT’ attacks on police officers in South Yorkshire is a depressing sign of the times. Figures show that assaults on officers in the region have almost doubled in a year –… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police officers want to be able to use Taser if required with 77% saying it should be made available to them for every shift. However, just 13% of… read more →
TASER and body cams are key parts of officers’ personal protection equipment hence the force is keen to progress this area of work, says South Yorkshire Police Federation. Figures from… read more →
SOUTH Yorkshire Police has paid tribute to fallen officers at the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) Annual Service of Remembrance this weekend. Tim Forber, Assistant Chief Constable, attended the service… read more →
A BLANKET ban on officers displaying tattoos removes any ambiguity around what can and can’t be shown whilst on duty, says South Yorkshire Police Federation. Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s office issued the… read more →
SIX out of 10 South Yorkshire Police officers would be prepared to be armed on duty, a PFEW survey has shown. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Zuleika Payne says she… read more →
HERO officers who tackled terrorists during the London Bridge attack have been awarded the George Medal for gallantry. Met PC Charlie Guenigault and British Transport Police PC Wayne Marques are… read more →