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Law EnforcementEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
North Yorkshire Police is the law enforcement body responsible for policing the county of North Yorkshire, England, with its base in Northallerton. It is the largest single-county force in England, covering about 3,200 square miles and serving around 800,000 people along 6,000 miles of road. The force was created in 1974 from parts of York and North East Yorkshire Police and from elements of the West Riding Constabulary. Its remit is maintaining public safety, preventing crime, and investigating incidents to uphold the law across its jurisdiction. In 2026, North Yorkshire Police announced plans to deploy Live Facial Recognition technology to support efforts to tackle serious crime and protect vulnerable people. A 2026 HMICFRS PEEL assessment noted the force as good in six areas.