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Vehicles are usually the second biggest investment that you will make after your home, so it is vital that you make sure they are as secure as possible. Follow our advice to keep your car, motorbike, or other vehicle safe and secure to minimise the risk of it being stolen.
This section contains a range of information for keeping vehicles safe and secure, from information about car security, car jacking and cycle hints, to caravan theft and secured car parks.
The West Yorkshire Disabled Police Association (DPA) launched in 2016 following the need for a more collective voice when look at disability within the Diversity and Inclusion agenda.
For advice and tips on keeping your vehicle and the items inside safe, as well as the Forces new short video from one of its capture cars as a warning to motorists and those criminals who target them.
Did you know a thief can take the catalytic converter from your car in a matter of minutes and leave you to foot the bill? Precious metals such as rhodium, platinum and palladium are used in some catalytic converters. The price of these metals rise and fall like share prices and have risen sharply in recent years, as a result this has led to an increase in the theft of catalytic convertors. Cars that are most often targeted are older Toyota and Honda motor vehicles as well as some hybrid vehicles, as these vehicles have two power sources, so the catalytic converter is used less frequently. The metals are less likely to corrode, meaning they can be worth more and therefore more attractive to thieves.
S60 Stop Search Super Complaint.In May 2021 the Criminal Justice Alliance submitted a Super Complaint in relation to S60 stop and search powers stating the use of such legislation was harmful, ineffective and unnecessary. (Full details of the super complaint can be found on the Gov.uk website).
The band was formed out of the Bradford and Leeds City Police Bands when in 1974 the Leeds and Bradford Forces amalgamated to form part of The West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police. The bands merged to become The West Yorkshire Police Band. Initially the Band was military in style, with woodwind, brass and percussion it wasn't until 1984 a new ethos was agreed and since then the Band has been styled in the traditional Brass Band format. Originally comprised solely of serving police officers, the band now draws from the wider police family, retired police officers and members of the public. The band has one of the largest number of regular volunteers for West Yorkshire Police contributing an average of 4500 volunteering hours each year.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) - Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy assessments (PEEL).
The West Yorkshire Police Green Police Network (GPN) provides support, advice and guidance to Members and to any interested Officers and Staff in relation to green/ethical and dietary matters. It works to influence West Yorkshire Police policy development in making positive changes in relation to these matters, whilst building an effective network which benefits its members and wider Officers and staff.
West Yorkshire Police aims to raise awareness of a recent rise in such thefts among shoppers and clubbers, by encouraging people to take simple steps to avoid becoming a victim
The West Yorkshire Association of Muslim Police (AMP) is a support group which was set up in May 2009 to represent the interests of Muslim Officers and Staff and provide West Yorkshire Police with support and advice. AMP is part of the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP). Find out more about NAMP
Tuesday July 18, 2023
Police and partners have seized weapons, made arrests, checked dozens of vehicles and seized over £10,000 of illegal goods in a blitz on street level crime in Kirklees.
West Yorkshire Police Hindu Association (WYPHA) is a Staff Network, which has been established to support the needs of all people either working or volunteering for West Yorkshire Police and those from other police services who do not have a fully constituted network and the community.
WYPHA seeks to provide help, signposting and support to everyone from a neutral perspective.
The West Yorkshire Black Police Association (WYBPA) sits under the umbrella of National Black Police Association (NBPA). The NBPA was set up after the Macpherson Report 1999, and WYBPA provides an advisory support service to West Yorkshire Police. The NBPA has been part of influential Policing consultations with the Home Office, NPCC, HMICFRS, Home Affairs Select Committee and other parliamentary inquiries.