Police and Crime Commissioner Statement following Incident in Ammanford

In response to today’s serious incident in Ammanford, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has released a statement expressing his concerns, and noting that his thoughts are with all that have been affected by the incident, highl…

24 April 2024

Pre-election Period for the Police & Crime Commissioners' Elections

The elections for the Police & Crime Commissioners (PCCs) takes place on Thursday, 2nd of May 2024. The formal pre-election period begins on Monday the 25th March 2024 and from that time there will be restrictions on the media activities of curr…

22 March 2024

Police forces and Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have commissioned the independent charity Crimestoppers to run a service for the public to anonymously or confidentially report corruption and serious abuse by police officers, staff and volunteers.

The new service will bolster forces’ capability to take action against those who are not fit to serve, a commitment made by all police chiefs and PCCs to strengthen police standards and culture. The launch follows a year of joint working between forc…

15 March 2024

£800k of funding secured for initiatives designed to reduce levels of Acquisitive Crime, Violence Against Women and Girls, and Anti-Social Behaviour across Dyfed-Powys

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys has secured funding of nearly £800,000 from the Home Office’s Safer Streets 5 Fund, by working closely with respected partners to develop several robust interventions. The OPCC submitted…

08 March 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner partners with University of Wales Trinity Saint David to employ Evidence-Based Policing Research Coordinator

The Police and Crime Commissioner and University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) have partnered to employ an Evidence-Based Policing Research Coordinator for a two-year pilot period.  The overarching aim is to enhance the approach to Evidence-Ba…

07 March 2024

Over 150 people in attendance at PCC Conference on Recognising Vulnerability within Offenders

Over 150 people attended Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn's annual St David's Day Conference on March 1st, with the focus this year being on Recognising Vulnerability within Offenders. Recognising vulnerability in offenders is essential…

04 March 2024

PCC in South Powys for Community Engagement Day

Earlier this week, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn was in South Powys to meet with community representatives, businesses and residents as part of a community engagement day. Visiting Cwmdu and Talgarth, PCC Llywelyn met with Councillors…

22 February 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner on engagement duties in Pembrokeshire to discuss local issues

On Tuesday, February 6, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Dafydd Llywelyn was on a Community Engagement Day, reinforcing connections and addressing local concerns within some of Pembrokeshire’s communities. The day commenced with a productive…

07 February 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new members to his Youth Ambassador Forum

On Wednesday 31st January, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn welcomed young people from across the Force area to Police Headquarters in Carmarthen, who have been appointed as new members of the Dyfed-Powys Youth Ambassador scheme, and who…

02 February 2024

Funding from PCC leads to the opening of a new Centre in Llanelli to empower ethically diverse communities

On Tuesday 30 January, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn was speaking at the launch of a new centre in Llanelli, that aims to provide age-appropriate, racially and culturally sensitive services to communities with multifaceted and complex…

30 January 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner Announces Policing Precept Level for 2024-25 tackling financial challenges whilst improving Accessibility and protecting Neighbourhood Policing

Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has today (26 January 2024) confirmed the police precept for 2024/25 following a meeting of the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Panel. The Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for setting the budget…

26 January 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion as part of Community Engagement Day in the area.

Today (24 January 2024), Police and Crime Commissioner has been on a Community Engagement Day in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion where he had the opportunity to meet with students and representatives from Aberystwyth University, as well as visiting New Pathw…

24 January 2024

Annual St David’s Day Conference Puts Spotlight on Vulnerability of Offenders

Recognising Vulnerability within Offenders will be the focus at Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn’s annual St David’s Conference this year, which will take place on Friday 1st of March at Dyfed-Powys Police Headquarters in Carmarthen. Rec…

17 January 2024

PCC's Annual Christmas Message

As we approach the festive season, I would like to take a moment to extend my gratitude to your continued support and commitment over the year.  I have been fortunate to meet some of you at various points during the year either at engagement days o…

22 December 2023

Police and Crime Commissioner encourages organisations to sign Child to Parent Abuse Covenant following recent White Ribbon Campaign

As he aims to raise further awareness of Child to Parent Abuse following recent White Ribbon Campaign, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn is encouraging organisations in the Dyfed-Powys area to sign the Child to Parent Abuse Covenant. Chil…

21 December 2023

Police and Crime Commissioner holds Community Engagement in Aberystwyth

On Wednesday 6th of December Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn was in Aberystwyth for a Community Engagement Day where he met with several partners and organisations from Ceredigion for insightful discussions on community safety and well-…

07 December 2023

Three Dyfed-Powys Police Nominations from Police and Crime Commissioner wins Wales Safer Communities Awards at Ceremony in Swansea

Dyfed-Powys Police’s Economic Crime Team, INTACT - a multi-agency partnership to combat serious violence and organised crime in Dyfed-Powys, and the Integrated Offender Manageent (IOM) housing project in Dyfed-Powys won awards at the Wales Safer Comm…

01 December 2023

Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office wins prestigious national award for its custody visiting scheme

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys has won a prestigious national Gold award for the quality of its Independent Custody Visiting Scheme. The Independent Custody Visiting Scheme is a volunteer scheme that is run by the Off…

01 December 2023

Brecon Community Engagement Day

Yesterday (29.11.23) Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn was on a Community Engagement Day in Brecon, Powys. During the day PCC Dafydd Llywelyn met with the Brecon Town Mayor and town Councillors who had the opportunity to raise local…

30 November 2023

Police and Crime Commissioner Encourages Community Involvement through Independent Custody Visitor Volunteer Scheme

The Dyfed-Powys Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is excited to announce opportunities for community members to join the Independent Custody Visitor (ICV) Scheme, a crucial initiative aimed at safeguarding the rights and well-being of detai…

30 November 2023