JUST one in seven criminals convicted of assaulting a police officer receives a prison sentence, Parliament has heard. Of 7,829 people convicted of assaults on police officers, just 1,002 were… read more →

DON’T tough it out if you are struggling with mental illness at work, the Chair Elect of South Yorkshire Police Federation has told members. Zuleika Payne has urged officers to… read more →

MENTAL health illnesses are twice as likely to force police officers and staff suffer to take significant time off work than physical injuries. More than 10,000 officers and staff participated… read more →

OFFICERS in South Yorkshire Police have the chance to shape the direction the force is heading in – if they are honest about the real demands of day-to-day policing. South… read more →

SOUTH Yorkshire Police needs to start “listening to the troops” if it is to improve the morale of officers in the force. Zuleika Payne, Chair Elect of South Yorkshire Police… read more →

HM Inspectorate of Constabulary’s assessment that South Yorkshire Police “requires improvement” is “galling and frustrating”. That’s the view of Chair Elect Zuleika Payne, who said that there needs to be… read more →

THE bravery of a South Yorkshire Police officer who pursued an offender after he assaulted her was one of a number of awards recognising the work of Barnsley staff at… read more →

TWO police officers have been praised for their courage and selflessness when they saved a man from a freezing cold reservoir on a cold November night. At around 8.10pm on… read more →

THE Home Secretary has called for a “culture change” that will lead to a more professional police service across all ranks and roles. The move will empower lower ranking officers… read more →

CULTURE change in the police service will only happen if police leaders lead by example, the Chair Elect of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Zuleika Payne said it was… read more →