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Thursday, 24th January, 2019
West Yorkshire Police is launching a new campaign encouraging anyone with concerns about their current or ex-partner to use their ‘right to ask’ to check whether they have a history of domestic abuse.
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.
Tuesday 11 July 2023
Yesterday, Monday 10 July, the Home Secretary announced that all 43 forces in England and Wales have signed up to Operation Soteria, the transformational change program tackling rape and serious sexual offences.
West Yorkshire Police campaigns summary page - including the Neighbourhood Policing - Here for Good Campaign and also the new West Yorkshire Police Burglary Campaign.
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.
Thursday January 13, 2022
A Kirklees detective who led efforts to combat organised crime and protect children in the District has been appointed as its most senior police officer.
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.
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
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.
Wednesday 3 March, 2021
Two new 21st century police stations are to be built in Kirklees as part of a milestone investment in helping to keep communities safe and feeling safe in the district for years to come.
Thursday 14 December 2023
Police have boosted their presence in Wakefield City Centre in a move to deter thieves and reassure retailers this Christmas.
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.
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.