The Week That Was – Last Weeks Top Ten 17th March 2018

Last Weeks Top Ten 17th March  2018 Akhtar…a spider at the centre of the taxi trade web Rawmarsh man jailed for 17 years for raping teenager Britain’s ‘worst ever’ child grooming scandal exposed: Hundreds of young girls raped, beaten, sold … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire Police may sell unused buildings and make officers share accommodation

Unused police stations could be sold off across South Yorkshire, with local officers moved to share accommodation with other public sector colleagues, as the force looks to operate more efficiently and effectively. Policing has changed significantly in recent years and … Continue reading →

Plans to speed up police’s 101 number on hold

SOUTH Yorkshire Police could be forgiven for putting their new computer system in Room 101, as problems persist in efforts to speed up the response to their 101 hotline. A new computer system designed to cut out the long delays … Continue reading →

Sheffield criminals traffick drug mules nationwide

Vulnerable people in South Yorkshire are being increasingly exploited by criminals who are trafficking them around the country to sell drugs. The new trend – known as County Lines – sees criminal gangs coerce people who are often themselves drug … Continue reading →

Sheffield councillor Lord Scriven demands answers over South Yorkshire Police’s handling of tree protests

Former Sheffield Council leader Lord Scriven has written to the Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police to raise his concerns over the manner of policing during the ongoing tree felling programme in the city. In the letter, which has been … Continue reading →

South Yorkshire Police ask for maximum increase possible for council tax precept

South Yorkshire Police has asked for the maximum increase possible for the portion of council tax spent on policing. The county’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr Alan Billings asked for a £12 increase per year for a Band D property … Continue reading →

Hillsborough officers cash plea refused by South Yorkshire PCC

Hillsborough officers cash plea refused by South Yorkshire PCC Two former police officers charged in connection with the Hillsborough disaster will not receive financial aid from South Yorkshire Police. Former Ch Supt Donald Denton and former Det Ch Insp Alan … Continue reading →