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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
These awards recognise the excellent contribution of local members and schemes in making a difference in their area.
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.
The Tour de Yorkshire 2019 will be held for the fifth time this year from Thursday 2nd May to Sunday 5th May 2019.
Police in the Yorkshire and Humber region have started preparing for a safe and secure Yorkshire 2019 UCI Road World Championships. Harrogate will serve as the destination town for every race between 21 and 29 September next year and the event consist of nine days of racing featuring locations including Richmond, Northallerton, Tadcaster, Ripon, Wetherby, Bradford, Leeds, Doncaster and Beverley.
"West Yorkshire Community Alert" enables members of the public to keep in touch with local police updates. Public registration is free and people can choose to receive news and appeals, local crime information and/or prevention advice direct via email, text or voice message.
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.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to creating an environment where women and girls can feel safe and be safe within the county, free of fear and harassment. As part of the Force’s commitment to reducing Violence Against Women and Girls, it has launched its Strategy, outlining how it intends to ensure that women and girls are safe and feel safe.
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.
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.
West Yorkshire Police Sikh Association (WYPSA) 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 Forces who do not have a fully constituted network and the community. WYPSA provides advice and support to all members and acts as a conduit between the Sikh community and the police force.
The West Yorkshire Resilience Forum (WYRF) was established under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA). The aim of the West Yorkshire Resilience Forum is to co-ordinate the actions and arrangements between responding bodies in the area to provide the most effective and efficient response to civil emergencies when they occur.
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.
Friday 5 May, 2023
Police officers and residents who put themselves at risk to save lives, and officers who hunted down sex offenders and protected children from exploitation have been honored in Kirklees.
BAWP is the only national organisation to embrace women of all ranks and grades within the Police Service. Their mission is to ensure that those women are heard, and they promote the sharing of information on issues affecting women in the organisation at a local, regional and national level.