RESTORE OUR YOUTH PROVISION

The last ten years of austerity have made policing much more difficult than it should be.  This is not just because we have lost 20,000 police officers.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

At this time of year I am often invited to drop in on summer activities for young people, some of which I may have funded through a small grants scheme I run.

RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT’S PLEDGE FOR MORE POLICE OFFICERS

Dr Alan Billings, South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has today (Friday, 26 July 2019) responded to the announcement from the government to recruit an additional 20,000 police officers across England and Wales,

RESPONSE TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE FRONT LINE REVIEW

The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings, has today (Wednesday, 10 July 2019) commented on the publication of the Front Line Review.

POLICE OFFICER NUMBERS INCREASED

South Yorkshire Police is set to grow by 220 police officers between now and 2024. 55 have already been planned in this year’s budget as a result of the precept increase and an additional 13 are also planned for this financial year.

COUNCIL TAX POLICING PRECEPT INCREASES BY 14%

The South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner has increased the council tax precept for policing to the maximum permitted by the Government.

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.

STATEMENT FROM DR ALAN BILLINGS ON POLICE AND PRISON OFFICERS PAY INCREASE

"I am pleased that police and prison officers in South Yorkshire will receive pay increases.

OFFICERS COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION RECOGNISED IN DONCASTER

ROTHER VALLEY SOUTH AREA ASSEMBLY MEETING

Dr Alan Billings, the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire, and Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin, District Commander for Rotherham, were guest speakers at a packed meeting of the Rother Valley South Area Assembly in Woodsetts Village Hall.

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER COMMENDATIONS

Dr Alan Billings has today (Wednesday, 12 August) presented seven police officers and staff with Police and Crime Commissioner commendations.

COMMENDATIONS FOR ROTHERHAM POLICE OFFICERS

Police officers in Rotherham were awarded Chief Superintendent Commendations today (Monday, 6 July) by Chief Superintendent Jason Harwin and Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings.