Displaying 1 - 15 of 1007
Special Constables have the same powers as regular police officers, wear the same uniform and equipment, and perform the same role on a voluntary basis. They undertake a wide range of police duties and provide a vital link between the police and the diverse communities that we serve, helping the Force to meet policing needs and increase the public’s confidence in the police service.
Special Constable Frequently Asked Questions - dispelling the myths about Special Constables at West Yorkshire Police.
Special Police Services (SPS) is the provision by the police of an additional special service i.e. beyond that which the police would consider necessary to meet their public duty obligations, and which is provided at the request of organising bodies of certain events and for which the organising body must pay.
Meet our Specials Constables - page featuring profiles of some of West Yorkshire Police's Special Constables, along with a a series of YouTube videos of some of our Specials.
Tom Wilson was an officer in West Yorkshire Police for 52 years after joining the City of Bradford Special Constabulary in May 1926. Upon retiring he wrote a diary, recounting his experiences as a Special Constable.
West Yorkshire Police - Police Constable recruitment Frequently Asked Questions, including the routes to join the Force, qualifications required, pay, information about the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship Scheme.
What's involved in the Recruitment Process? Information on application form, eligibility checks, assessment centre, interview, fitness test, security vetting and medical assessment.
Wednesday November 1, 2023 Police and special constables have taken to the streets in Huddersfield in a new operation to reassure revellers and prevent crime in the night time economy. 
Recruitment Events - We are currently under-represented by people from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and so are encouraging people from these groups to apply to become Police Officers or members of Police Staff. If you are from one of these groups please use the links on this page to sign up for one of our online events - to find out more about the roles and for information on how to apply. (Career Discovery Workshops / Career Discovery Events)
Police Community Support Officer recruitment timeline.
This page is intended to address some of the questions and concerns surrounding the issue of Sex Offender Registration. Whether you are subject to the requirements yourself, have a friend or family member who is subject to the requirements, have a professional interest in the requirements or are just wanting further information, the information below should answer some of your questions.
West Yorkshire Police will publish information about public misconduct or special case hearings here. Misconduct hearings deal with allegations of gross misconduct by police officers or special constables.
Short bio for Assistant Chief Constable Pat Twiggs who joined the Chief Officer Team in September 2021 as Temporary Assistant Chief Constable for Specialist Crime and Regional functions, which include Yorkshire and the Humber Regional and Organised Crime Unit, Counter Terror Police North East and Regional Scientific Support Services.
Short bio for Assistant Chief Constable Osman Khan - who began the role of Temporary Assistant Chief Constable in May 2020 overseeing the Specialist Crime Portfolio which includes Counter Terrorism, Protective Services Crime, Regional Organised Crime Unit and Regional Scientific Support.
Profile of West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Damien Miller. Assistant Chief Constable Damien started his policing career in West Yorkshire in July 1997 at Millgarth Division, spending the first five years of his career as a Patrol Officer... read more