IT\u2019S 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 account.<\/p>\n
Chief Constables from all forces across England and Wales have pledged their support for the Police Covenant, which was recently enshrined in law.<\/p>\n
South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Steve Kent said: \u201cI\u2019ve heard a lot of negativity about the Police Covenant and I understand that, because officers are weary of hearing about things that will supposedly make their lives better. I get it.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut what\u2019s really important with the Police Covenant is that it\u2019s actually something tangible. It is a fixed place that we can refer to and that can hold Government and police forces to account in terms of how they treat and look after officers. So I warmly support it.<\/p>\n
\u201cAgain, we\u2019ve got to see things come out of it. We\u2019ve got to see the tangible results from it before we can celebrate it. But it\u2019s nice to have a lightning rod where we can funnel evidence of difficult working conditions and difficult situations for officers. Like the pay award, it\u2019s a small step in the right direction \u2013 these little pieces add up to a bigger jigsaw, and that\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n