West Yorkshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing West Yorkshire in England. It is the fourth largest force in England and Wales by number of officers, with 5671 officers.
West Yorkshire Police Authority contains 9 councillors, and 8 independent members. The councillors are appointed by the five borough councils in the area – Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield.
Read more about West Yorkshire Police: History, Divisional Structure, Neighbourhood Policing Teams, Former Divisions, Notable Cases, Officers Killed in The Line of Duty, See Also
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