West Yorkshire Police
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Monday, 7 December, 2015 Police in Huddersfield recently used a safety arch as part of an event at a local high school to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying a knife. Officers from the Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team visited Netherhall Learning Campus last week and delivered an input in to an assembly for around 80 Year 11 students on knife crime and personal safety. The students also walked through a safety arch, which is used to detect weapons, manned by the neighbourhood officers. No weapons were found on any of the students. Inspector Jon Dunkerley, of Huddersfield Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "These safety arches have been used for some time…
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WYP: 'Legal Highs' Forfeited In Landmark Case, Leeds.
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So-called ‘legal highs’ worth £34,000 that were seized from shops in Leeds have been sent for destruction following a landmark ruling resulting from the city’s ongoing campaign to tackle the issue. West Yorkshire Trading Standards was granted a forfeiture order yesterday by Leeds Magistrates for the destruction of the substances that were seized in a series of raids across the city earlier this year. The move came as part of Operation Nightshot, which was launched in December 2012 by the city’s community safety partnership Safer Leeds. It has seen the police, council and other agencies working closely together making innovative use of existing legislation to address the…
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Thursday, 3 December, 2015 Two teenagers are to appear before magistrates tomorrow morning (Friday, 4 December) charged with committing serious sexual assaults in Huddersfield. The male teenagers, who are aged 16 and 17, will appear before Kirklees Magistrates after being charged in connection with four alleged incidents of rape and attempted rape in the town. The males were arrested late on Wednesday evening in Huddersfield in connection with the offences which were alleged to have occurred between September and November. In each offence female victims were allegedly sexually assaulted after meeting males in the Huddersfield area. For non-emergencies dial 101 …
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Wednesday, 2 December, 2015 A fraudster who conned more than £120,000 from vulnerable victims has been told he must face three years behind bars. Gary Johnson, 46, formerly of Ossett, was sentenced to three years imprisonment at Leeds Crown Court yesterday (1 December) after being convicted of three theft and fraud offences in which he deliberately targeted elderly and vulnerable victims. Police are now beginning proceedings to seize Johnson's criminal gains from him following the sentencing. Among Johnson's victims was a 61-year-old Ossett man who Johnson defrauded after stealing from his pension and bank books over a six year period. PC Jamie Speight of Wakefield D…
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Tuesday 1 December, 2015 West Yorkshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire are supporting the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday, 3 December, as they continue to raise awareness of what constitutes a hate crime and encourage reporting. A joint hate crime campaign was relaunched in October to raise awareness of hate crime. This month, to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the campaign will be focusing on disability hate crime, to support anyone who is targeted as a result of their physical disability, sensory impairment, learning disability or mental health disorder or condition. Tem…
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Monday November 30, 2015 Armed robbers who targeted a Leeds jewellers in a million pound raid were tracked down by detectives after ‘have-a-go heroes’ intervened and detained one of the gang. Alar Kajurand Taimar Uibopuu Rainis Kilk The Estonian gang, who flew into the country days before the raid, stole more than 150 watches worth £935,000 when they struck at Berry’s jewellers in Albion Street shortly after 3pm on March 24 this year. One of the gang, Alar Kajurand, disguised himself with a long dark wig and hat, before posing as a customer to get the shop’s security guard to open the door. He paused at the door to allow accomplice Taimar Uibopuu to follow…
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WYP: Dob in a Drink / Drug Driver this Christmas
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Monday, 30 November, 2015 West Yorkshire Police are supporting this year's national Christmas drink driving campaign by encouraging the public to 'dob in a drink or drug driver'. The Force will also be once again detailing each charge made against those suspected of drink or drug driving throughout December. 'It's not worth the risk' is the message behind the festive crackdown, which officially launches on Tuesday 1 December, and will see West Yorkshire Police asking the public to contact them about people they see, or know to either drink or take drugs, before getting behind the wheel. Information can be given to police call handlers via the 101 non emergency number,…
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Sunday, 29 November, 2015 Members of the public are being warned that a number of roads have been closed in Bradford town centre following high winds. A section of roof has come off a building in Tyrell Street resulting in that road being closed. A piece of roof has also fallen on the top of a police car in Thornton Road and that road has been closed at Sugden Street. The public are urged to avoid the area at this time and to report any further wind-related incidents in the city or concerns to police via 101. For non-emergencies dial 101 In an emergency always dial 999 more View the full article
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Thursday, 26 November 2015 Police in Bradford are investigating several reports of school aged children being approached in suspicious circumstances by unknown men. The incidents have occurred in the Killinghall Road area of Bradford Moor over the last week. Police are treating these incidents seriously and have increased patrols in the area. They are asking for people, especially parents, to be vigilant. Detective Inspector Ryan Bragg, of Bradford District CID, said: "Enquiries into these incidents are at an early stage, but I would ask for people to keep these incidents in mind and report any suspicious activity to police on 101." For non-emergencies …
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Seminar tomorrow (26th Nov)
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Hey guys just wondering what it il actually be doing at the seminar tomorrow is it just an introduction or is.it more than that Thanks Ryan
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WYP: Comprehensive Spending Review Annoucement: Temporary Chief Constable/ Police and Crime Commissioner Statements
by Chief Bakes-
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Wednesday 25 November 2015 Following the Chancellor's annoucement today (25/11) that the Policing Budget would not be cut further, West Yorkshire Police Temporary Chief Constable and the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner issued the following statements: West Yorkshire Police, Temporary Chief Constable Dee Collins said: “I welcome the news that further cuts will not be introduced and we will continue to work hard with our partners to keep our communities safe. “The additional flexibility offered to Police and Crime Commissioners in managing local precepts is also a positive note and could potentially assist in our recruitment plans. “Despite today’s announc…
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WYP: Domestic Abuse Affects Children Too
by Chief Bakes-
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Wednesday, 25th November, 2015 Wednesday (25th November) marks the beginning of a national 16 days of action around domestic abuse, including raising awareness of the issue, and encouraging reporting of offences. West Yorkshire Police is supporting the days of action with its own campaign, focussing on the impact of domestic abuse on children who may witness, or be affected by these offences. Research has shown that children who suffer or witness domestic abuse may be more likely to become drug users, struggle with their education, suffer health issues, become involved in crime, and that they too may have abusive relationships themselves. The campaign's focus, is to e…
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West Yorkshire police specials recruitment
by Tonge 16- 7 replies
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Hi just wondered if anyone who attended the September assessment centre had heard back about there vetting clearance or training, thankyou
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WYP: National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week
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Monday 23 November, 2015 Police in the UK are today, Monday 23 November, launching the second national Counter Terrorism Awareness Week (#CounterTerrorismUK) reminding the public that they have a key role in helping to prevent and protect the UK from the threat of terrorism. Recent events in Paris have brought into sharp focus the type and scale of threat posed by international terrorism, and the relationship between the police and the public needs to be stronger then ever before to counter this threat. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, from the UK CounterTerrorism Policing Network said: "I cannot overstate the importance of the role that the public plays in he…
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WYP: New Partnership Focused On Youth Alcohol Issues
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Friday, 20 November 2015 A new partnership focused on driving down incidents of underage drinking and anti-social behaviour has been launched in Bradford District. The Bradford District Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) will see police team up with local retailers, trading standards, health services, education providers and other local stakeholders to tackle these issues. There are currently more than 85 CAPs across the UK which use education, enforcement activity and training to achieve reductions in these areas. The partnerships also support local projects which work towards similar aims. The Bradford District CAP has been established to ensure partners work to…
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