News from around the Force
Awards aim to reveal, recognise and reward inspiring youngsters
South Yorkshire Police is starting a six-month campaign to reward the unsung heroes amongst the young people of South Yorkshire’s communities.
Young People of the Year South Yorkshire (YOPEY) can be likened to the “Pride of Britain Awards” - but for local young people aged between 10-25.
Police launch Lifestyle Volunteers project for 2010
Each year South Yorkshire Police manages an initiative called Lifestyle Volunteers. It aims to promote positive citizenship, increase community safety and reduce crime.
Top marks for Crystal Peaks car parks
Crystal peaks shopping centre has been rewarded for its safe and secure parking.
The nationwide Park Mark initiative rewards car parks that police consider a safe environment for drivers.
The award was presented to Crystal Peaks centre manager, Lee Greenwood, by Detective Chief Inspector Tom Whiteley, of South Yorkshire Police.
South Yorkshire Police rated as one of top forces for performance improvement
South Yorkshire Police has been rated as one of four of the most improved forces in the country for performance during the last year (to September, 2009) by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC).
The inspection also found that the Force was showing the greatest prospect for improvement for 2010.
PC Daniel Garside laces up for charity
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is looking forward to a cash boost thanks to marathon runner PC Daniel Garside.
PC Garside, of the Woodhouse and Mosborough Safer Neighbourhood Team, is currently training for the Sheffield Half Marathon on Sunday 25 April.
PC Garside is the dedicated officer for Crystal Peaks, which has also chosen Bluebell Wood as its dedicated charity for 2010.
Police seize £3000 worth of cannabis
Dearne Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) seized cannabis plants worth over £3000 from an address on Norman Street, Thurnscoe on Thursday 4 March.
A 58-year-old male was arrested for cultivating cannabis and extracting electricity. He has been released on bail until May.
PC Steve Bray said: “We act on all information passed to us from members of the public. I would invite anyone who believes their neighbours may be growing cannabis to contact police immediately.”
Mobile phone stolen in street robbery
Police are appealing for information after a robbery occurred on the junction of Manor Road and Barnsley Road, Cudworth on 15 February at approximately 1.45pm.
A 12-year-old girl was pushed to the ground and her mobile phone was stolen.
The offender is described as male, between 15-17 years old, brown hair with spiked red tips. He was wearing a dark coloured Bench jacket with a red hooded top underneath and a pair of blue jeans.
Police are asking anyone with information on this incident to call them on 01226 736030 and quote BX 58.
Police cadets: Ashley gets a taste of his dream job
17-year-old Ashley Greatorex from Monk Bretton may look and act like your average student; socialising with friends and fishing in his spare time, but as well as that, the Barnsley College pupil also helps promote the law as a police cadet for South Yorkshire Police.
Police catch would-be thieves in the act
Royston Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) arrested two men believed to be in the middle of an attempted burglary on Friday 19February on Kirkstall Road, New Lodge.
When a member of the public called to say they believed two males were attempting to break into an address on the road, PC Howard Rhodes was quick on the scene.
He found the two local males aged 18 and 14, about 100 metres away from the address in question. PC Rhodes searched the two males and found that one was carrying a crow bar and the other a hammer.
Police warning – cold callers
Police are asking the public to be vigilant after a number of reports have been made involving companies cold calling via the telephone, trying to sell alarms under the assertion that it is ‘Crime Prevention Week’ and that they work for South Yorkshire Police, both of which are false.
Although it is believed these companies are legit, there are a number who call residents and use high-pressure sales techniques and lies in order to force a sale.
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