South Yorkshire Police

South Yorkshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing South Yorkshire, England. They are currently newsworthy due to several ongoing and recent incidents that have brought their conduct under intense scrutiny. Firstly, the formal inquiry into the policing of the 1984-85 miners' strike at Orgreave is underway, examining the force's actions and subsequent prosecutions. Secondly, concerns have been raised regarding a school stabbing, with the victim's family alleging missed red flags. Furthermore, the mayors of Liverpool and Manchester are urging the withdrawal of an amendment to the Hillsborough law, suggesting it doesn't adequately prevent future cover-ups, a sensitive issue given the force's historical involvement in the Hillsborough disaster. Finally, the force has referred itself to the IOPC after mistakenly identifying a teenager killed in a car crash, causing immense distress to the affected families. These events highlight ongoing challenges and concerns surrounding the force's accountability, transparency, and operational procedures.