“There needs to be a cultural shift” in dealing with rest days, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as it emerged that nearly 820,000 rest days are… read more →
The National Wellbeing Service Oscar Kilo has launched mandatory suicide prevention training for managers, alongside trauma awareness sessions for all new recruits. More than 100 police officers and staff died… read more →
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 promotions process is failing to adequately prepare new sergeants and inspectors for leadership roles, the South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. A new survey found that only 11% of… 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 →