MORE than nine in ten people said they were satisfied with the way local police officers responded to lockdown, a new survey has found. The Telephone-operated Crime Survey for England… read more →

POLICE officers in South Yorkshire are among the hardest working cops in the country and they deserve to be rewarded, the force’s Federation has said. Steve Kent, Federation Chair, was… read more →

Police Officers in England and Wales will receive a 2.5% pay rise – to take effect from 1 September – 2020 after the Government accepted in full the recommendations of… read more →

STRONGER sentences need to be handed out if attacks on police officers are to be deterred, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chair Steve Kent (pictured) was speaking after it… read more →

SOUTH Yorkshire Police Federation has praised the Home Secretary’s approach to police assaults, after Priti Patel announced plans to double sentences for those who attack officers. 662 officers were assaulted… read more →

OFFICERS have been encouraged to contribute to the Police Federation of England and Wales’ annual Pay and Morale Survey to ensure their voices are heard in future negotiations. Every officer… read more →

OFFICERS must ensure they do not forget to wear face masks during busy shifts, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Officers sometimes forget to wear proper PPE because they are… read more →

OFFICERS involved in deaths or serious injury at work should be reassured that they have excellent support and protection from the Federation. The College of Policing launched its Death or… read more →

POLICING demand has returned to normal after Covid-19 lockdown with officers being “run ragged” and pulled from “pillar to post”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Officers are facing business… read more →

MORE Bobbies are needed in local policing teams if forces are to drive down crime, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Violent offences have increased sharply, recent figures have shown,… read more →