A NEW nine-point plan has been developed to help forces across the country deal with the signs of stress in the workforce. The programme, released as a “national template”, promises… read more →

TWO thirds of South Yorkshire Police officers are in favour of routine arming throughout the service, a new survey has shown. The Police Federation of England and Wales polled its members… read more →

SOUTH Yorkshire Police investigation departments are short of around 70 detectives, the Federation has revealed. The lack of investigators marked a “sea change” in the way the role is perceived,… read more →

CUSTODY officers see their role as a “punishment posting” with nearly one in five wanting to be redeployed away from detention duties as soon as possible, it has been revealed.… read more →

POLICE officers are to receive better protection when they are involved in pursuits after a review of legislation planned for December. The Police Federation of England and Wales has been… read more →

WHEN terrorists attack, there are no “extra police officers” to call on. That was the message from Ch Supt Gavin Thomas, President of the Superintendents’ Association in a speech at the… read more →

“You are skilled at helping people in extreme distress – so you should be looked after just as much.” The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, spoke on 5 September at… read more →

NATIONAL Police Memorial Day demonstrates the solidarity and unity in the police family, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Zuleika Payne and Dave Baines (pictured) joined officers… read more →

THE police service gathered to remember the 4,500 officers who have died on duty at this year’s National Police Memorial Day in Cardiff. Officers and families from across the UK… read more →

THE Government has given police officers just a 1% pay rise in 2017. There will be a 1% one-off bonus on top of this. The Police Pay Review Body had recommended… read more →