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There is a misconception that the police will always attend if you stay silent after calling 999 - this is not correct. When you dial 999 anywhere in the UK, your call is answered by telephone operators from BT, who will then direct your call to the most appropriate emergency service.
What would you do if you had a cat in your house or a dead pigeon in your garden? Or what about if your dog was snoring? Or you wanted to know the time? For some West Yorkshire residents the answer was to dial the emergency only 999 number and to ask for police assistance.
We understand that accidents can happen, and occasionally calls can be made to 999 by mistake, however, did you know if this happens you should stay on the line and tell us you're fine?
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Information. Read about how to contact Police if you are deaf and/or hard of hearing. This page also includes information on Deaf Community Champions in the force, as well as the British Sign Language resources available.
Being raped or sexually assaulted is an awful and traumatic experience. It is common to feel shocked, numb, disorientated, overwhelmed, angry and upset. It is important to remember that whatever happened is not your fault. Support is available – you do not have to go through this alone.
You can contact the West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre online using our 101 Live Chat system. Please note this service is not for emergency use. In an emergency always call 999.
StreetSafe is an online tool on the police.uk website which was launched in September 2021 by the Home Office. It enables members of the public to anonymously pinpoint public places on a map where they have felt or feel unsafe and identify environmental or behavioural factors about those locations that make them feel this way.
Wednesday 2 February 2022
A scheme that allows you to use a tool to anonymously report areas where you feel unsafe continues to gain traction in West Yorkshire.
Having a general awareness of Modern Slavery/ Human Trafficking and the types of exploitation that accompany this appalling crime, it should alert us to signs and situations that don’t feel right. By having the courage to report, we can all be a part of reducing and preventing this from happening now and in the future.
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.
The Force’s Communications Division is at the very heart of West Yorkshire Police masterminding all telephone contact between the public and police, and managing the Force's response to incidents around the clock.
Frequently Asked Questions about the West Yorkshire Police Herbert Protocol Missing Person Incident Form - including when to complete, how much detail is required and what happens to the information once it's submitted.
The Traffic Management Act of 2004 places the responsibility for traffic management matters for events on or affecting the highway on the local authority for the area in which the event takes place.
Spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or body without their consent or knowledge. This is illegal even if no other offence is committed. People can also be the victims of ‘needle spiking’, which is injecting someone with drugs without their consent. Spiking can happen to anyone anywhere – no matter their gender, sexuality or ethnicity – and can be carried out by strangers or by people you know.