England and Wales are “on the cusp of a mental health crisis” in policing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Officers are repeatedly being exposed to trauma due to a… read more →

Police officers who suffer serious head injuries in the line of duty must receive substantial support from forces, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Federation Chair Steve Kent said assaults on… read more →

New protections for police officers will help them stop off-road bikers “taking the mickey” out of society, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. Federation Chair Steve Kent said officers must now… read more →

Thugs who intentionally injure police officers should receive a mandatory prison sentence, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. It followed an LBC investigation finding police, prison officers, doctors, nurses and teachers… read more →

A PC who faced down a killer and brought him to justice received huge praise during a prestigious awards evening. Jess Witton, from South Yorkshire Police, acted swiftly to enter… read more →

Every police officer in the UK should be offered an annual well-being check-up if the service is to protect officers from the disturbing increase in suicide. Three colleagues have died… read more →

The “first ripples” of a mental health epidemic in policing could soon become a “tidal wave” unless a solution is found, according to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Federation Chair Steve… read more →

Police officers are more openly talking about stress in what marks a positive change in culture, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The Federation has seen an increase in people using… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation has called on the Government to improve policing pay after years of “decimated” salaries. The job is vital to maintaining public order and politicians must recognise… read more →

South Yorkshire Police officers have been left “treading water” in the wake of a disappointing Spending Review, Steve Kent, Federation Chairman has said. The review, published this month, “doesn’t in… read more →