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FORMER South Yorkshire Police officers are working on the operation to investigate historic child abuse in Rotherham — after a U-turn by the National Crime Agency. A number of former SYP officers have been hired by the NCA to work … Continue reading
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A police unit has been set up to stop children as young as 10 being recruited by organised crime gangs. South Yorkshire Police said the team would work with partners in housing, education and justice to identify those at risk … Continue reading
In a week long crackdown on gangs exploiting children to expand their drug networks, it has been revealed that some organised crime groups are taking over the homes of vulnerable adults as a base for their activities. Known as ‘cuckooing,’ gangs … Continue reading
A WEEK of police action against the criminal exploitation of children and vulnerable people will kick off on Monday. Operation Fortify will run until Monday, October 15. Temporary Det Chief Insp Jon Cousins said that activity across South Yorkshire will … Continue reading
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TACTICS similar to those used by child groomers are being used by drug dealers to exploit impressionable children, according to police. Drug dealers will win over young people with presents and access to cash and cars before recruiting them and … Continue reading
South Yorkshire Police is leading on a national problem solving and demand reduction partnership working initiative after being awarded £6.35 million of funding from the Home Office over three years. The sum, awarded to South Yorkshire Police from the Police … Continue reading
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
The number of officers in South Yorkshire Police has dropped over the last year, new figures from the Home Office show. The reduction in police officers across England and Wales to the lowest level since 1996 has led the Police … Continue reading
The head of the region’s counter-terrorism unit has condemned the ‘punish a Muslim’ hate letters that have been received in South Yorkshire and other parts of the UK. South Yorkshire Police confirmed yesterday that the force have received three reports … Continue reading
ROTHERHAM council officers this week led what is thought to be the biggest ever crackdown on fly-tipping operations. The council led a joint operation on Wednesday to seize ten vehicles believed to be involved in fly-tipping. Sheffield City Council and … Continue reading
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