Officers are being put off working in firearms departments due to a fear of being jailed for split-second decisions, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as it emerged that the… read more →

Performance culture is creating unsustainable police workloads, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as the latest State of Policing Report is published by the HMICFRS. In the… read more →

Some police uniform – especially women’s – is “not fit for purpose”, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as the first-ever national police uniform and equipment survey… read more →

South Yorkshire Police Federation Reps have supported officers who cycled in the 12th UK Police Unity Tour to the COPS Service of Remembrance on 28 July. The officers cycled from… read more →

Two courageous South Yorkshire Police officers attended a reception at Downing Street followed by a glittering ceremony for the national Police Bravery Awards 2024. PC Anna Kelsey and PC Nicola… read more →

Poor mental health in policing is “a ticking time bomb”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as Oscar Kilo launches a national suicide action plan. The plan from Oscar Kilo,… read more →

The next Government needs to commit to long-term improvements in police pay and conditions in order to retain the most experienced officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. During election… read more →

There is help out there for officers who are struggling with their mental health, but more needs to be done to prevent them breaking in the first place, South Yorkshire… read more →

A new 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line for police officers and staff is “massively important”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Oscar Kilo has launched a pilot of the Mental… read more →