Forces have lost their focus on core policing as they’ve become entrenched in dealing with other agencies’ work, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Federation Chair Steve Kent said he… read more →

Police dog units are an “absolutely invaluable tool” and must receive continued investment, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Steve Kent was speaking as a public consultation… read more →

Christmas and New Year can be a tough time for officers and it’s important that those struggling know there’s help out there for them, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said.… read more →

A South Yorkshire Police officer singled out for praise by a woman whose abuser was convicted deserves all the recognition he’s getting, the Federation Chair has said. The victim, who… read more →

The stress of doing a policing degree while learning on the job has taken its toll on new recruits, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, as it emerged that since… read more →

The PFEW plan to poll members on industrial rights has “momentum” and South Yorkshire Police Federation is heavily involved in the preparations. Members of the Police Federation of England and… read more →

The new Home Secretary James Cleverly needs to back officers and ensure there is continued investment in the police service, South Yorkshire Police Federation has said. Mr Cleverly was appointed… read more →

There needs to be a reform of the IOPC because “it is acting irresponsibly with public money and it’s acting irresponsibly with the livelihoods of our officers”, South Yorkshire Police… read more →

A reform of public services in order to reduce admin is “absolutely needed”, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said, but he added that officers will want to… read more →

A new pilot scheme that gives officers the power to charge thieves, drug dealers and shoplifters within three hours is positive, the Chair of South Yorkshire Police Federation has said,… read more →