More traffic officers must be hired to patrol South Yorkshire’s major highways, the county’s police Federation has said. The number of officers working in traffic units have plummeted nationally over… read more →
It is “simply outrageous” that 90% of police officers are having to pay for their own rehabilitation, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The shocking figure was revealed… read more →
South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned the new Home Secretary that officers are facing “unbelievable pressures” in the job. Shabana Mahmood replaced Yvette Cooper in the role at the start… read more →
Growing concerns about police not being funded enough to do the job are serious and not forces “crying wolf”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Chair Steve Kent said the… read more →
The Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has candidly shared his account of dealing with officers who have committed suicide. It follows a Channel 4 News investigation finding at least… read more →
An “unbelievable naivety” has led to police forces shedding experienced officers and relying on new recruits, South Yorkshire Police Federation is warning. Federation Chair Steve Kent said huge numbers of… read more →
A long-standing expectation that officers give extra time at the end of their shifts is outdated, South Yorkshire Police Federation says. The so-called “half-hour for the King” is a routine… read more →
“Our officers are breaking out there – they are stretched to their limits.” That was South Yorkshire Police Federation’s reaction to a new report into police productivity from the National… read more →
The police promotion process should be re-examined, with true talent being identified and nurtured, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as a new leadership commission is launched. The College of… read more →
The upcoming national Police Federation Conference is an opportunity to tell politicians about the critical issues affecting officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The first Police Federation of England… read more →