Our mission

We will deliver the best possible service to the public by taking personal responsibility, exercising effective leadership and by inspiring confidence through the quality of our policing.

Our vision

To be the best urban force in the United Kingdom

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 Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes 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 Chief Constable, 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.