GOVERNMENT EMPOWERS OFFICERS TO STOP AND SEARCH

The Government have announced that they are empowering more officers in South Yorkshire to authorise enhanced stop and search powers to help tackle the rise in knife crime.

SOUTH YORKSHIRE’S RENEWED POLICE AND CRIME PLAN PUBLISHED KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE

The renewed Police and Crime Plan from Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, has been published on his website.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE SECURITY OF PLACES OF WORSHIP

Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the announcement from the Home Secretary that he is to boost the funding available for places of worship to enhance their security following the events in New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND TERRORIST ATTACK

“The terrorist attack on mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, was an act of gross cowardice and an assault on all religions. My thoughts are with the families of the victims and other affected.

BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE VISIT

Dr Billings visited British Transport Police officers at Sheffield station on Monday, 25 February 2019 to learn about their work.

GRANT FUNDING STILL AVAILABLE IN BARNSLEY

Funding from the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings is available to community groups and voluntary organisations in Barnsley.

Rotherham United Community Sports Trust

The Commissioner will be attending the New York Stadium for a pitch side photograph as he accepts a plaque from Head Of Community Jamie Noble.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

The Commissioner attended celebrations for the Chinese New Year at the City Hall, Sheffield on Wednesday, 6 February.

COUNCIL TAX PRECEPT FOR POLICING SET FOR 2019.20

Proposals by the Police and Crime Commissioner to increase the council tax precept for policing have been supported by the Police and Crime Panel.

BEAUTIFUL BOY

The film Beautiful Boy is terrifying. It’s about a father’s love for his son as the boy, the beautiful boy, goes from childhood to young adulthood – and goes off the rails.

FORGING AHEAD EVENT OPENED BY THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER

Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner spoke at the Forging Ahead event on Wednesday, 10 January 2019.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2018

"For some, Christmas is an important religious festival. "People will find their way to services in churches – from Christingles to Midnight Mass – to sing carols. In my part of Sheffield we also celebrate by singing carols in pubs.