Tag: Police Officers
Police Officer Recruitment Makes Good Progress
The process to recruit new police officers by March 2023 in South Yorkshire is on track, according to Government figures released today.
PCC Pays Tribute to PC Matt Lannie
South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings pays tribute to serving police officer PC Matt Lannie, who sadly died on duty.
PCC Statement-Barnsley Incident
Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner, has responded to the social media reports of an incident in Barnsley on Saturday.
Police Officer Numbers in Barnsley
Last year we increased overall police officer numbers in South Yorkshire – including the Barnsley District - for the first time since 2010.
Christmas Message 2019
I am writing this on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon in December. But my spirits were raised immeasurably earlier today by the Barnsley Concert Band - whom I had never heard before - playing Christmas songs and carols at my local supermarket.
Community Meeting in Wombwell
At a recent community meeting in Wombwell, residents spoke about how blatant some shop-lifting was in some of the local shops. One person had seen a thief scoop up small but high value items into a bag and run out of the store – in broad daylight.
Statement on the General Election
The General Election has produced a clear and unambiguous result. At least we have the certainty of knowing who the government is for the next five years.
UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES
Half of life’s troubles seem to come from unintended consequences. Some years ago a colleague of mine bought a diesel car because she believed that diesel fuel was less polluting than petrol.
Formal Review of Serious Organised Crime
The Government has announced a formal review of Serious Organised Crime. It will be led by Sir Craig Mackey, a former deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan police force and report in the Spring.
New Police Station and Custody Suite Planned for Doncaster
South Yorkshire Police is currently in the process of acquiring a piece of land on College Road from Doncaster Council in order to build a new police station and custody suite for the town.
South Yorkshire PCC Welcomes the Announcement to Recruit 151 Officers
Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has today (Wednesday, 9 October) welcomed the announcement that South Yorkshire will be able to recruit 151 additional police officers.
RESPONSE TO HOME OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT OF NATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO RECRUIT OFFICERS
Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner said: “The Home Office is planning a series of advertisements across the country under the slogan ‘Be a force for all’ designed to encourage people to join the police service.