The Government have “stabbed police officers in the back” by blaming them for increases in crime following years of under-resourcing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent spoke… read more →

Thousands of officers are leaving the service due to a crisis in morale, new research has shown. New data shows that 9,192 officers quit 43 forces in England and Wales… read more →

Reforms to police conduct procedures are an “absolute farce” and “another disgraceful attack on police officers and their rights and regulations”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The Government has… read more →

An average of 16 officers are assaulted every week in South Yorkshire, new statistics have shown, and around 110 attacks in England and Wales every single day. The latest figures… read more →

Police officers are still not getting enough sleep – and they need to feel rested to do a good job and stay safe, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Figures… read more →

Detectives must be freed up of red tape so they can deal with serious offences, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Thousands of officers in England and Wales are facing… read more →

Younger-in-service officers should drive to their police training so they don’t inadvertently fall foul of the law. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which was enshrined in law last… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation will be travelling to Wales on Sunday 24th September to pay respect to fallen officers. This year’s National Police Memorial Day will be held at St… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has paid tribute to the many officers who took part in the Police Unity Tour this summer. Participants on the long-distance cycle ride carry the name… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has paid tribute to the heroic officer who lost his life after trying to rescue a man from railway tracks. Nottinghamshire Police’s Sgt Graham Saville, 46,… read more →