THE welfare of armed police should always be a priority if forces are to consider increasing the amount of officers who carry guns. Zuleika Payne, Chair of South Yorkshire Police… read more →

THERE are individuals who have natural talent, flare and would make excellent detectives. But there is much to be said for being a Police officer and learning your trade before… read more →

THE new South Yorkshire Police senior command team is now complete with the introduction of assistant chief constables David Hartley and Lauren Poultney. The pair joined Chief Constable Stephen Watson,… read more →

THE two police officers who were badly injured in the London Bridge attacks have been praised for their immensely brave actions. The family of PC Charlie Guenigault – the off-duty… read more →

THE Defence Police Federation has hit out at plans to reduce the force numbers by around 300 officers. The Ministry of Defence Police is currently approximately 2,600 police officers strong,… read more →

IF the public do not want to be placed in a spit guard, they should not spit at police officers, the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Conference has heard. Delegates… read more →

IF budgets are protected why are we being asked to save £1.3 million? That was the message from Zuleika Payne, Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation, after hearing speeches from… read more →

THE Home Secretary has promised to visit police forces to get a true picture of the unacceptable level of demand facing the service. Amber Rudd, appearing at the Police Federation… read more →

POLICE officers are becoming society’s punchbags, the Chairman of West Yorkshire Police Federation has told the Police Federation Annual Conference. Leading a session on the ongoing #ProtectTheProtectors campaign, Nick Smart… read more →

POLICE apprenticeships are to be introduced enabling two different routes into the service, the Police Federation of England and Wales has heard. Apprenticeships, which will enable non-graduates to do extra… read more →