PCC Blog 17

In this week's Blog, Dr Billings recruitment, retention and education of police officers, funding of the police and the ethical dilemmas of coronavirus.

PCC Statement in Relation to Police Attendance at the Murder of Marcus Ramsay in Firth Park

PCC Blog 15

Who enforces the law? I was made to think about this last week when broadcasters and journalists asked me to comment on the new requirements for wearing face masks in shops. Who should ensure that we did it?

PCC calls for end to violence towards police officers

There has been a huge leap in the number of attacks on police officers in South Yorkshire compared to this time last year.

PCC responds to latest ONS crime statistics

On Friday 17 July 2020, the Office for National Statistics released their quarterly crime statistics for police forces across the country.

Career Opportunities in Policing

One person’s trash is another’s treasure

“One person’s trash is another person’s treasure” – That is the motto  South Yorkshire Police Officers are now taking when they dismantle cannabis factories across South Yorkshire.

PCC welcomes report into the state of policing

The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings has welcomed the publication of the HMICFRS Annual State of Policing Report.

PCC Blog: 11

in this week's Blog, Dr Billings discusses the re-opening of the pubs and bars as well as diversity within the workforce.

PCC shows support ahead of Armed Forces Day

This year’s Armed Forces Day celebrations may be a little more muted than usual but nevertheless, the efforts of those who serve or have served our country, will not be forgotten.

Police and Crime Commissioner stands with those horrified by George Floyd’s death in the US

“I firmly believe in justice, equality and accountability, therefore I stand with those who are horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life in the USA and support the peaceful protesters who only wish for their voices to be heard."

PCC Blog: 4

Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has written his fourth blog to update members of the public partners and communities and organisations about how he has been carrying out his role during the corona virus pandemic.