had ignored it for fear of increasing racial tensions. In July 2020 the Independent Office of Police Conduct again considered the force's response in relation to the death of Amy-Leanne Stringfellow Chief constables Roll of honour The Police Roll of Honour Trust and Police Memorial Trust list and commemorate all British police officers killed in the line of duty. Since its establishment in 1984, the Police Memorial Trust has erected 50 memorials nationally to some of those officers. The list below shows sworn police officers who have died whilst on duty: Police area The police force covers an area of approximately 600 square miles (1,554 square kilometres) which is made up of the county's three boroughs (Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham) along with the City of Sheffield. The resident population is 1.2 million. The force is divided into four basic command units (BCUs): Force headquarters is at Carbrook House, in Tinsley, Sheffield, following a move from Snig Hill police station in early 2013. This move saw the senior command team and other services (such as firearms licensing) move into one location, funded by the sale of out-dated buildings, including West Bar police station, and the future sale of vacated properties. Management The chief constable since May 2021 is Lauren Poultney. She replaced Stephen Watson, who left South Yorkshire Police to take over as chief constable of Greater Manchester Police. Watson replaced Dawn Copley, the former deputy chief constable, who stood down a day after assuming the acting chief constable post due to 'her conduct at a previous force being investigated'. Copley assumed the post after David Crompton was suspended regarding comments made about the Hillsborough disaster. The South Yorkshire Special Constabulary is headed by Chief Officer Stephen Merrett. He is assisted by Deputy Chief Officer Craig Batham. Governance South Yorkshire Police is governed by the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner. The election took place on 15 November 2012, the same day as 40 other elections for the respective police and crime commissioners (the Metropolitan Police and City of London Police having other elected officials acting as Commissioner). His deputy, Tracey Cheetham, was confirmed by the South Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel in January 2013. This is a salaried position, which is coming under scrutiny by local press. The incumbent PCC is Alan Billings, a former Anglican priest and Deputy Leader of Sheffield City Council, who was elected at a by-election