End of an era as police station shuts

IT’S the end of a police era as the landmark West Bar Police Station closes its doors after 50 years.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Mar 2011, 06:00 BST

One door is closing but another will open soon as people in Sheffield city centre get a one-stop shop for police enquiries.

West Bar Police Station, which has served South Yorkshire Police for half a century, today closes to the public as officers and staff relocate to Force Headquarters on Snig Hill.

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The public enquiry desk will continue to operate a 24-hour service from the new location starting today.

Sheffield District Commander, Chief Superintendent Simon Torr, said: “The move is part of a long-term accommodation strategy aimed at improving resources and facilities.

“It is important for us to continually renew our infrastructure to facilitate developments in policing, enabling us to meet the needs of the public of South Yorkshire.

“Replacing the ageing West Bar building with improved facilities at HQ is a key part of this strategy and apart from the change in location it’s business as usual for the people of Sheffield.”

Despite the change all contact telephone numbers will remain the same.

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