South Yorkshire Police — Leadership
The Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the oversight of South Yorkshire Police, with published priorities and contact details.
Chief officer team
- Lauren Poultney — Chief Constable
- Sarah Poolman — Deputy Chief Constable
- Lindsey Butterfield — Assistant Chief Constable
- Hayley Barnett — Assistant Chief Constable
- Colin McFarlane — Assistant Chief Constable
As published by South Yorkshire Police. Source · 2026-08-07.
Police and Crime Commissioner
Mayor of South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire PCC
Elected 2024
Office email
policingandreform@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Office phone
0114 296 4150
Police and Crime Plan Quarterly Performance Report - Quarter 3 2023/24
Plan period: 2023/24
The Police and Crime Plan outlines strategic priorities aimed at improving public safety and reducing crime in South Yorkshire. This performance report reflects ongoing progress and commitment towards community-oriented policing and support for victims.
Strategic priorities
- 1Public Safety — Ensure enhanced public safety through effective community policing.
- 2Crime Reduction — Focused efforts on reducing local crime rates and enhancing law enforcement efficiency.
- 3Victim Support — Strengthening support services for victims of crime to aid recovery.
Funding themes
Source: Police and Crime Plan Quarterly Performance Report - Quarter 3 2023/24 — South Yorkshire PCC. Summarised from the published plan; see the source for the full document.
For the full police-and-crime plan, the commissioner's blog, complaints data, and how to participate in scrutiny meetings, visit the commissioner's website directly.
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