POLICE

Police patrolling the streets and running coronavirus checkpoints across Rotherham’s roads say that no fines have been issued for not following government rules

Police have been stopping drivers on Rotherham’s streets, including Centenary Way, Aldwake Lane, and Moorgate Road ensuring that motorists are following the new rules introduced on Tuesday.

Granted with immediate effect, the new powers give police the authority to ensure people stay at home and avoid non-essential travel.

Anyone found to be flouting the rules can be fined with £30 on-the-spot fines, increasing to £60 if not paid within 28 days.

South Yorkshire Police’s Operational Support unit made the point clear, the rules were in place to keep everyone as safe as possible, the more people who followed them the sooner everyone could ‘get back to enjoying life as we knew it’.

“Not a single fine has been issued in relation to breaches of the public health regs. Not one. To anybody,” a spokesperson confirmed on Facebook

“Putting it very bluntly, the fewer people we say goodbye to as a result of this virus, the better…“

South Yorkshire Police are one of many police forces throughout the country to create an online form allowing members of the public to make a report if they spot a breach of any of the new government rules

The forms aims to release some of the pressure currently being experienced across the 101 non-emergency service number.

You can report a breach of COVID-19 guidance to South Yorkshire Police on this link

Traffic Cops from South Yorkshire Police are reminding people to ‘stay home and save lives’ after reports of drivers travelling at excessive speeds on the county’s roads amid the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The statement comes after traffic officers attended two serious collisions in the last 24 hours in which speed is believed to have been a contributing factor.

Inspector Jason Booth of the Roads Policing Group said that anyone found to be breaking the law was risking placing unnecessary strain on the emergency services and would be dealt with.

“Please stay at home and off the roads unless you absolutely have to travel.

“For anyone thinking of using our roads illegally, you are not only risking lives but you are using valuable police or NHS resources by committing dangerous offences.

“Your actions could have fatal consequences so please do your bit and stay home to protect the emergency services and let us focus on those who need our help.”

“The speed limits are there for a reason, no matter how many cars or vehicles are on the road.

The government has said people should only leave their homes for the following reasons:

• shopping for basic necessities, for example food and medicine, which must be as infrequent as possible;
• one form of exercise a day, for example a run, walk, or cycle – alone or with members of your household;
• any medical need, or to provide care or to help a vulnerable person;
• travelling to and from work, but only where you cannot work from home.

For more information on the latest situation visit www.sysrp.co.uk or https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

Dream Job? South Yorkshire Police are expanding their team of Armed Response Officers

The force are seeking qualified armed police officers who are looking for a new challenge, policing in a diverse and ever changing part of the UK that serves a population of over 1 million.

The recruitment drive comes after Firearms Support Group (FSG) undertook 700-armed deployments across South Yorkshire last year, providing initial response and pre-planned support to incidents and investigations across the county.

SYP have a specialised firearms unit and do not undertake a ‘dual-role’ function. Between armed deployments officers assist with Force priorities, predominantly the targeting of armed criminality.

South Yorkshire Police said “We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hard-working individuals to join our team as we move towards the inception of a standalone MAStS team from April 2021, where in return, we can offer you the opportunity to use and develop the skills you have been trained in.”

“In addition, we offer a variety of support initiatives to improve work/life balance. These include a positive health & wellbeing policy, reward leave and dependants’ leave for those unexpected moments in life.”

So, if you are

• Passionate and dedicated to serving your community
• Current authorised armed response vehicles officer
• Trained to the national ARV role profile
• Able to pass the JRFT to level 9-4

For more information and to apply for the role please visit https://www.southyorks.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/police-officer-roles/transferees/