The 7% police pay deal is a “small step in the right direction”, but officers are still relying on food banks and struggling with the cost of living, South Yorkshire… read more →

It is still important that police officers get the chance to vote on industrial rights, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Despite the recent Government pay deal, Federation Chair Steve… read more →

Trained professionals should deal with mental health incidents rather than the police being the default option, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The ‘Right Care, Right Person’ scheme is being… read more →

This weekend’s UK Police Unity Tour and COPS Memorial Service are important events in the policing calendar, and South Yorkshire Police officers will be playing their part. Several South Yorkshire… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has been at the forefront of pushing for a ballot on industrial rights, its Chair has said. Steve Kent was speaking after the national Police Federation… read more →

Vetting-based dismissal of officers means they could potentially be “kicked out by the back door without due process”, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. In July, the… read more →

There is “massive imbalance of experience” in many policing shifts, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve Kent was speaking as a new HMICFRS report found that… read more →

South Yorkshire Police has been praised by the police watchdog for its innovative work in a number of areas, which the Federation says is a testament to the commitment and… read more →

As the school holidays arrive, a lack of resource in the force means that not all officers are having their leave requests approved, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Large… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has congratulated the officers who received gongs at the Master Cutler 2023 Emergency Services Awards. At the awards ceremony on 12 July, PC Darren McKenna won… read more →