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Special Constables have the same powers as regular police officers, wear the same uniform and equipment, and perform the same role on a voluntary basis. They undertake a wide range of police duties and provide a vital link between the police and the diverse communities that we serve, helping the Force to meet policing needs and increase the public’s confidence in the police service.
Burglaries often increase during the Spring and Summer months, when burglars take advantage of people leaving doors and windows open during the warmer weather.
Profile of West Yorkshire Police Deputy Chief Constable Catherine Hankinson QPM. Catherine joined West Yorkshire Police as Assistant Chief Constable in May 2017, with the portfolio responsibility for Local Policing and Safeguarding across the county - and was appointed Deputy Chief Constable in November 2022.
Profile of West Yorkshire Police Assistant Chief Constable Damien Miller. Assistant Chief Constable Damien started his policing career in West Yorkshire in July 1997 at Millgarth Division, spending the first five years of his career as a Patrol Officer... read more
Special Police Services (SPS) is the provision by the police of an additional special service i.e. beyond that which the police would consider necessary to meet their public duty obligations, and which is provided at the request of organising bodies of certain events and for which the organising body must pay.
FOI - The Freedom of Information Act 2000 gives a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities, sets out exemptions from that right and places a number of obligations on public authorities.
Short bio for Assistant Chief Constable Osman Khan - who began the role of Temporary Assistant Chief Constable in May 2020 overseeing the Specialist Crime Portfolio which includes Counter Terrorism, Protective Services Crime, Regional Organised Crime Unit and Regional Scientific Support.
Wednesday November 1, 2023
Police and special constables have taken to the streets in Huddersfield in a new operation to reassure revellers and prevent crime in the night time economy.
West Yorkshire Police on social media communications channels, including Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
Short bio for Assistant Chief Constable Pat Twiggs who joined the Chief Officer Team in September 2021 as Temporary Assistant Chief Constable for Specialist Crime and Regional functions, which include Yorkshire and the Humber Regional and Organised Crime Unit, Counter Terror Police North East and Regional Scientific Support Services.
Special Constable Frequently Asked Questions - dispelling the myths about Special Constables at West Yorkshire Police.
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.
Meet our Specials Constables - page featuring profiles of some of West Yorkshire Police's Special Constables, along with a a series of YouTube videos of some of our Specials.
West Yorkshire Police will publish information about public misconduct or special case hearings here. Misconduct hearings deal with allegations of gross misconduct by police officers or special constables.