IT’S positive that Chief Constables are supporting the Police Covenant, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, adding he hopes it means the Government will be held to… read more →

THE Federation has called on South Yorkshire Police to address long-term resourcing as officers start working longer shifts as part of the ‘summer surge’ to tackle increased demand. The force… read more →

“IT’S really important for Special Constables to get the protection they need when they’re volunteering to come and do the job that our regular colleagues are doing,” South Yorkshire Police… read more →

A Police Officer who has worked tirelessly to support female officers and parents within South Yorkshire Police has won a South Yorkshire Police Federation Inspiration in Policing Award. Det Sgt… read more →

THE police pay award of £1,900 for all officers is not enough to deal with the “decimation” of officers’ pay, according to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Chair Steve Kent said… read more →

POLICE officers need to see a “near double figure” percentage pay rise in September to make up for more than a decade of below inflation increases, South Yorkshire Police Federation… read more →

SOUTH Yorkshire Police has seen an increase in officers struggling to pay the bills and coming to the Force and Federation for help. Steve Kent, Federation Chair, said: “It’s not… read more →

THE South Yorkshire Police Federation Bravery Awards were an “absolute overwhelming fantastic success”, Steve Kent, Federation Chair has said. Sgt Stuart Greatwood, Sgt Gary Reece and PC Paul Reeder were… read more →

NEW training directives will put off experienced, talented recruits from joining the service, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. From April next year, all officers will have to have a… read more →