Police hail success of public safety orders – but town centre trader says force is ‘hiding the truth’

POLICE have hailed new powers banning anti-social behaviour as a success – but not everyone is convinced, with one trader saying he was reaching “breaking point”. A public safety protection order (PSPO) was introduced in Rotherham town centre and Clifton … Continue reading →

Top cop’s new crime-fighting plan

A TEAM of four police officers have been tasked with reducing demand on their colleagues by preventing crime across the borough as funding cuts continue to hit South Yorkshire Police. Rotherham’s top cop Chief Supt Rob Odell said two officers … Continue reading →