Police forces ‘failing’ to record thousands of crimes

Three police forces failed to record thousands of crimes a year, the police watchdog has said. South Yorkshire Police “requires improvement” four years after criticism about the Rotherham sex abuse scandal. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services … Continue reading →

Police and Crime Commissioner reveals 55 gangs operate in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire’s Police and Crime commissioner has revealed there are 55 organised crime gangs operating in the county. Dr Alan Billings revealed the scale of the issue facing South Yorkshire Police when he urged parents to be alert to their … Continue reading →

Sheffield policing report criticises council over tree felling

A report into dealing with Sheffield’s tree-felling protests says the city council left a police force “in the eye of the storm”. Sheffield City Council had appeared to step back from public engagement as the row was at its peak, … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire police commissioner pins his hopes on Sajid Javid

South Yorkshire police commissioner hopes Sajid Javid will agree new costs deal over historic scandals South Yorkshire’s police commissioner will try to a broker a new deal with Home Secretary Sajid Javid to save the force from the crippling financial … Continue reading →