Watchman William Beardshaw of the Sheffield Borough Police was fatally wounded on his very first shift of duty in what became known as the Irish Riot in West Bar Green and Paradise Square on the night of Saturday 21 July 1855.Watchman William Beardshaw of the Sheffield Borough Police was fatally wounded on his very first shift of duty in what became known as the Irish Riot in West Bar Green and Paradise Square on the night of Saturday 21 July 1855.
Watchman William Beardshaw of the Sheffield Borough Police was fatally wounded on his very first shift of duty in what became known as the Irish Riot in West Bar Green and Paradise Square on the night of Saturday 21 July 1855.

Check out South Yorkshire police officers from over the years

From the sixties to modern day these photographs show our police force over the years.
By Errol Edwards
Published 23rd Jul 2020, 11:53 BST
Updated 24th Jul 2020, 17:17 BST

The collection from our archive includes range of photos from bobbies on bicycles and early breathalyser testing to police CCTV in taxis and officers on off-road motorbikes.

Do you recognise anyone? Share your memories with us.

South Yorkshire police sergeant Adrian Fox was awarded the Association of Chief Police officers President's certificate of Commendation for his work helping to establish the UK Human Trafficking Centre in 2006

5. Association of Chief Police officers President's certificate

South Yorkshire police sergeant Adrian Fox was awarded the Association of Chief Police officers President's certificate of Commendation for his work helping to establish the UK Human Trafficking Centre in 2006 Photo: Chris Lawton

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South Yorkshire bobbies on bikes in May 1982

6. Bobbies on bikes

South Yorkshire bobbies on bikes in May 1982 Photo: Julia Armstrong

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South Yorkshire Police in 1975

7. South Yorkshire Police 1975

South Yorkshire Police in 1975 Photo: Nancy Fielder

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Immediate respone cars were fitted with VHF radio equipment which enabled contact to be maintained with HQ Operations Room over a wide area - 1981 South Yorkshire Police - Sheffield Division

8. Radio equipment

Immediate respone cars were fitted with VHF radio equipment which enabled contact to be maintained with HQ Operations Room over a wide area - 1981 South Yorkshire Police - Sheffield Division Photo: Julia Armstrong

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