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Friday, June 23, 2023
A sustained campaign of action to relentlessly target serious and organised crime in a Leeds community so that lasting improvements can be made has been officially launched.
Monday 8 January 2024
A newly promoted inspector has followed in her father’s footsteps after taking charge of policing in the community he once served as resident’s local bobby.
West Yorkshire Police is seeking outstanding officers who want to be a part of our Force in the rank of Chief Inspector or Detective Chief Inspector. One of the most critical responsibilities of any senior leadership team is to select and develop the leaders of the future. West Yorkshire Police recognises that you are unique and we want to use your individual and significant experience to help us to effectively serve our communities and achieve our vision of a safe, just and inclusive West Yorkshire.
Monday 14 March, 2022
A superintendent with more than 25 years’ experience of policing has arrived in post at Kirklees.
Superintendent Helen Brear, has said she has a zero tolerance approach to criminal activity and will be working with colleagues to make communities safer.
Thursday 14 December 2023
Police have boosted their presence in Wakefield City Centre in a move to deter thieves and reassure retailers this Christmas.
Having your vehicle stolen can be extremely upsetting and have a major impact on your daily routine – getting to work, dropping the kids off at school or running a business. Car Key burglaries account for just under 10% of burglaries in West Yorkshire and some of the makes and models stolen include VW Golf, Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Audi A3 and Vauxhall Corsa. The vehicles stolen may end up getting written off, used in other criminal offences, sold on or broken down for parts.
A list of Police stations in the Wakefield district, including those with public helpdesks. Station details for Normanton (Havertop), Wakefield City Centre and Pontefract helpdesk.
Counter Terrorism Policing North East provides the main response to the terrorism threat in the North East Region. In addition they will ensure that tackling terrorism, in particular the Prevent and Protect strands of the Government's Counter Terrorism Strategy
‘Keeping West Yorkshire Safe and Feeling Safe’
We are committed to preventing people from becoming victims of crime, especially the young and the vulnerable.
Our communities within West Yorkshire Police play in vital role in helping us to ‘Keep West Yorkshire Safe and Feeling Safe’.
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) - Police Effectiveness, Efficiency and Legitimacy assessments (PEEL).
Tuesday July 4, 2023
After 32 years in policing many would want to put up their feet, but for one former inspector, retirement has just been an excuse to get back out on the beat.
Wednesday 6 March 2024Police investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Wakefield can now name and release an image of the victim. The Major Collision and Enquiry Team (MCET) can now name the victim of Friday’s fatal collision on Dewsbury Road as Mr John Nottingham (80) from Lupset.
Covering : Ackworth, Airedale, Castleford, Ferry Fryston, Glasshoughton, Hemsworth, Knottingley, North Elmsall, Pontefract, South Elmsall, South Kirkby, Upton and surrounding areas.
Saturday January 20, 2024
Police investigating a road traffic incident in Wakefield which resulted in the death of a Kirklees woman can now name and issue a picture of her.
West Yorkshire Police Investigations policy - This policy enables the Chief Officer Team (COT) and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority to be confident that all investigations have a consistent approach that prioritises the needs of the victim, considers the wider communities of West Yorkshire and focusses on achieving the best possible outcome for all.