The work of West Yorkshire's Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be examined over the next two weeks.

West Yorkshire chief police constable Sir Norman Bettison is backing a national campaign to celebrate the work of the NPTs. And Bradford-born Superinten-dent Richard Whitehead will be one of the key players over the fortnight of community events.

Mr Whitehead, who was born in Girlington, had his first posting as a police constable with Bradford South division in the 1980s.

Since then he has worked as a detective at all ranks, including Superintendent, has married and had three children.

Last month he returned to Bradford South as Superintendent of Operations. He said he was delighted to return to the city.

"I think the real importance of delivering a local neighbourhood policing service is that we are a local police service," he said.

"Neighbourhood policing is a fundamental operational approach to how we service the needs of the local community, in line with Chief Superintendent Sarah Brown and Chief Constable Sir Norman Bettison's strategic aims.

He said: "In policing the local community we want to work hard to provide swift law enforcement. And also to work in partnership with other agencies to focus on the route causes of crime."

Over the next few weeks the NPT will be taking part in community activities throughout the area.

Chief Inspector Jason Galvin, of Bradford South police, is in overall charge of the Neighbourhood Policing Team in the city and is supported by three Inspector-led teams.

The division is divided into three NPT areas, City, East and West, with an Inspector supported by two sergeants and a team working within each of those areas.

A total of 30 police officers and 86 Police Community Support Officers work within the community across the area to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Today will see the launch of 999 TV, a web-based emergency service partnership station featuring short, videos focusing on their work. To mark the start of the NPT fortnight Deputy Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Julia Hodson will be talking about the role they play in the police force.

The PCSOs will be in Keighley today at Worth Valley Primary to help children train for their cycling proficiency tests.