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The aim of the doorstep criminal is to try and talk their way into your home, after all if they can walk through your front door after receiving an invite from you, why should they go to all the trouble of having to break into your property?
"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.
This page has stories from students and real life accounts from our Police Officers which will highlight the challenges faced by students.
Cyber Choices - Students - Educational resources aimed at young people and students to help promote the safe, lawful and constructive learning of cyber skills.
Student advice and personal safety information - helpful tips and advice for students in West Yorkshire
If you would like any advice on crime prevention please do not hesitate to contact the District Team covering your 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.
West Yorkshire's Safety Cameras are co-ordinated by the 'West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership'. The purpose of the West Yorkshire Safety Camera Partnership is to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the roads of West Yorkshire by reducing the level and severity of speeding and red light offences and to improve driving standards through education and enforcement.
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
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.
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 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.