SIX out of 10 South Yorkshire Police officers would be prepared to be armed on duty, a PFEW survey has shown. South Yorkshire Police Federation Chairman Zuleika Payne says she… read more →

HERO officers who tackled terrorists during the London Bridge attack have been awarded the George Medal for gallantry. Met PC Charlie Guenigault and British Transport Police PC Wayne Marques are… read more →

BETTER protection for officers involved in death and serious injury incidents is being looked at by the College of Policing. It’s begun a consultation period on proposed new Post-Incident Procedures… read more →

A SOUTH Yorkshire Police officer viciously assaulted by a man who was wanted for driving and knife crimes – but whose actions managed to help detain him – has been… read more →

FIGURES revealing that South Yorkshire officers are assaulted nearly ‘every day’ have not come as a surprise to South Yorkshire Police Federation. Statistics have revealed that there were 408 assaults… read more →

TOO often police leaders are relying on their frontline officers’ desire and dedication to get the job done – but that is hiding failings the latest HMICFRS report into policing… read more →

BEING able to engage with people and having the skills to ‘think on their feet’ are more important assets for police recruits than having a degree. South Yorkshire Police Federation… read more →

THE College of Policing is on the offensive to promote its new recruitment requirement scheme for new constables. By 2020 three routes will be open to those interested in a… read more →

COMMISSIONER Cressida Dick has told a committee of MPs that she would rather have a capable police officer without a degree in the Met than somebody with a degree who… read more →

A 12-week fast-track scheme to get graduates onboard as detectives is ringing alarm bells with South Yorkshire Police Federation. Chair Zuleika Payne says she is not confident the Home Office… read more →