News Archive

This section displays news and press releases issued more than 12 months ago.

Police and Crime Commissioners will replace Police Authorities in 2012 (15 Sep 2011)

Yesterday the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, which will replace police authorities with elected police and crime commissioners, finished its passage through parliament. more

Delay and More Cost to Police and Crime Commissioner Elections (7 Sep 2011)

The Chair of West Yorkshire Police Authority has commented on the Government’s plans to delay the election of police and crime commissioners (PCCs). more

Statement from West Yorkshire Police Authority (7 Sep 2011)

The following statement has been released by West Yorkshire Police Authority about the allegations into West Yorkshire Police’s handling of Karl Chapman dating back to 1996. more

Crime At All Time Low Reveals West Yorkshire Police Authority (19 Aug 2011)

Crime is at the lowest point it’s been during the last four years and more residents than ever before believe that the police do a good or excellent job West Yorkshire Police Authority has revealed. more

Letter to Home Secretary (18 Aug 2011)

The Association of Police Authorities (APA) has sent a letter to the Home Secretary, following her speech on Tuesday about police reform. more

Chair Sends Open Letter to the Chief Constable (16 Aug 2011)

The Chair, Councillor Mark Burns-Williamson, has sent an open letter to the Chief Constable, commenting on last week's events. more

Bye Bye Beatcrime (26 Jul 2011)

West Yorkshire’s ground breaking Beatcrime website is to be turned off after more than six years of providing a detailed picture of crime to residents. more

West Yorks Police Plans Endorsed To Meet Financial Challenge Report Says (21 Jul 2011)

West Yorkshire Police Authority and force has: `detailed plans in place’ to meet the Government’s almost £100 million pound funding gap over a four year period according to Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) in a report published today. more

New Assistant Chief Constable for West Yorkshire (4 Jul 2011)

West Yorkshire Police Authority has announced the appointment of a new Assistant Chief Constable. more

Police Authority Chair Re-elected for Ninth Year (24 Jun 2011)

At today’s annual meeting of West Yorkshire Police Authority (WYPA), Councillor Mark Burns-Williamson was unanimously elected as Chair of the authority for the ninth year running. more

Police Authority Newsletter Spring/Summer 2011 (1 Jun 2011)

West Yorkshire Police Authority has published a newsletter to bring everyone up to date with the latest news. more

West Yorkshire Police Authority Discuss The Latest Performance Of The Force (20 May 2011)

Residents have increasing public confidence and satisfaction with their local police officers West Yorkshire Police Authority can reveal. more

Four Year Policing Plan Agreed (18 Mar 2011)

A challenging plan for West Yorkshire policing over the next four years has been agreed and set. more

West Yorkshire Policing Budget For 2011/12 Has Been Set (18 Feb 2011)

The Chair of West Yorkshire Police Authority has warned of challenging times ahead and that job losses are inevitable as a reduced budget for policing the County in 2011/12 has been set. more

Police Authority Committee Monitors Force Performance (11 Feb 2011)

There were fewer victims of crime and more offenders brought to justice during 2010 West Yorkshire Police Authority has revealed today. more

West Yorkshire Police Authority Raises Concerns Over Police And Crime Commissioners (19 Jan 2011)

West Yorkshire Police Authority has sent a clear message to the Public Bill Committee which is considering amendments to the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. more

Public Views Welcomed On Police And Crime Commissioner Proposals (7 Jan 2011)

West Yorkshire Police Authority has welcomed an invitation by the Public Bill Committee for people to submit their views on the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. more