Barnsley Borough Police
Barnsley Borough Police was the police force operating in county borough of Barnsley, England from 1 July 1896 until 1 October 1968.
Until 1896 Barnsley was policed by the West Riding Constabulary. In June of that year the borough appointed its first chief constable and formed a separate police force. The force was merged with other forces in 1968 to form the West Yorkshire Constabulary. The area passed to the South Yorkshire Police in 1974.
Chief Constables
The following individuals held the office of Chief Constable of Barnsley:- David Henry Turner 1896-98
- George Henry Butler 1898-1939
- Henry Thomas Williams 1939-44
- George Parfitt 1944-66
- William Brown 1966-68