Force Vision

A balanced force, providing the full range of policing services to the people of South Yorkshire, worthy of their confidence and delivering their priorities

Force Mission

• The protection of life and property
• The maintenance of order
• The prevention and detection of crime
• The prosecution of offenders against the peace

Force strategic priorities

1. Improve confidence and satisfaction
2. Enhance community safety
3. Tackle crime at all levels
4. Reduce serious and organised crime and protect South Yorkshire from terrorism and extremism
5. Use resources effectively

Your force

South Yorkshire Police is the thirteenth largest of the 44 police forces within England, Wales and Northern Ireland, policing Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield covering 600 square miles.

The force is headed by Temporary Chief Constable Bob Dyson who leads over 3,160 police and over 2,500 police staff, supported by 245 special constables and more than 350 police community support officers (PCSOs).

The senior command team comprises the Temporary Chief Constable, Temporary deputy chief constable, three assistant chief constables and the director of finance and administration. Together this team has the responsibility for the strategic direction and control of the force.

Each district has a district commander who is held responsible for the management of that district.