OFFICERS who are put under investigation by the police watchdog for years are seeing their wellbeing damaged and home lives breaking down, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The Federation… read more →
THE Independent Office for Police Conduct could have deadlines imposed on their investigations into police officers, the Home Secretary has said. In her first major address to the service as… read more →
THE police cannot be the service of last resort when it comes to dealing with people’s mental ill health, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. The number of mental health… read more →
THE police service “could be on the brink a mental health crisis”, South Yorkshire Police Federation has warned. Chairman Steve Kent has called for better support and investment for frontline… read more →
AUTOMATIC health check-ups for officers should be introduced to improve morale and wellbeing, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Chairman Steve Kent said: “We need to invest heavily across the… read more →
POLICE officers experiencing the menopause can expect more support now, thanks to the introduction of new guidance for all forces. The guidelines, designed to help and advise individuals, line managers,… read more →
THE Strategic Review of Policing will assist the service after a difficult decade, South Yorkshire Police Federation Chair Steve Kent said – but he is “sceptical” about how much change… read more →
A £420,000 cash boost for South Yorkshire Police’s dog units is “brilliant news” which will be a great boost to frontline policing, the force’s Federation has said. Steve Kent, Federation… read more →
CUSTODY officers and staff have been praised for their professionalism and the level of care provided to detainees as latest figures revealed nobody died in a custody suite last year.… read more →
A ‘FUNDAMENTAL’ lack of respect for authority is behind the spiralling rise in violent assaults on police officers, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Across the country, officers have recently… read more →