Where is West Yorkshire Police based?
Leeds
Community and Environment. West Yorkshire Police serve approximately 2.2 million people living in one of the five metropolitan districts of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
What police force covers Pontefract?
West Yorkshire Police
We cover: Pontefract, Knottingley and Ferrybridge.
Where is the West Yorkshire Police helicopter based?
Wakefield
West Yorkshire Police is the lead force, and the service is coordinated from the NPAS Operations Centre, at Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
How many police are in West Yorkshire Police?
| West Yorkshire Police | |
|---|---|
| Constables | 5,062 (including 493 Special Constables) |
| Police Community Support Officers | 689 |
| Mayor responsible | Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire |
| Agency executive | John Robins, Chief Constable |
Who is the chief inspector of West Yorkshire Police?
Chief Officer Team
| John Robins Chief Constable | Russ Foster Deputy Chief Constable |
| Tyron Joyce Assistant Chief Constable | Osman Khan Assistant Chief Constable |
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| Pat Twiggs Temporary Assistant Chief Constable | Katherine Johnson Assistant Chief Officer |
When did West Yorkshire Metropolitan police become West Yorkshire Police?
1974
In 1974, the City of Bradford Police, Leeds City Police and the West Yorkshire Constabulary combined to become the West Yorkshire Metropolitan Police.
Where is the West Midlands police helicopter based?
Birmingham Airport
The NPAS helicopter operates from a base at Birmingham Airport in Solihull.
Where is the North West police helicopter based?
The regional command centre will be at Newton-le Willows in Merseyside. The new arrangements will mean the closest helicopter can be deployed to any incident. If there are two incidents in the same force area, then two helicopters can be sent as necessary.
What is West Yorkshire known for?
Yorkshire is also famous for its charming coast and vibrant coastal towns including Whitby, Runswick Bay, Scarborough, Staithes and Filey. Symbolic of Yorkshire is the White Rose, the emblem of the English Royal House of York.
When did Batley police station close?
The police station closed in July 2018 and officers were relocated to Heckmondwike Police Station.
Who is in charge of North Yorkshire police?
Chief Constable Lisa Winward | North Yorkshire Police.