Here’s a list of key decisions made by me alone. Other decisions are made with the Chief Constable at our regular meeting known as the Policing Board.
Note: Actions taken and decisions made before May 12, 2016, were the responsibility of my predecessor, the 2012-16 Police and Crime Commissioner.
December
November
October
September
August
July
- Force's Estates Portfolio
- Physical Empowerment 2023-24
- Centre for African Entrepreneurship – Pathways to Prosperity
June
- Academic Collaboration with University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Funding to Area 43 – The Depot
- Dolen Teifi – Asset Tracker Funding
- Rekindle
- Extension of Offender Diversion Scheme
- Builth Wells Events Safety Group
- Wales Air Ambulance Charity
- Black Police Officers’ Association Conference
May
- Amendment to Brake funding and start date
- Continuation of Brake IRVA pilot
- Criminal Justice Board for Wales: Current and future funding contributions
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
- Review of the Out of Court Disposal Panel’s Terms of Reference.
- Extension of Goleudy contract
- Funding for Paws on Patrol
- Charitable donation to Talking Books Wales
- Women’s Pathfinder Dyfed Powys approach
September
- Funding towards INTACT intervention
- Funding for Dolen Teifi transport for children activities
- Contribution towards the Fitness to Drive scheme
- Contribution towards the Pembrokeshire Pride event
- Contribution towards The Hive Cruyff Court
- Approval of Goleudy action plan
July
June
- Funding towards Regional Perpetrator programme
- Funding towards Financial Investigator, Safeguarding Officer and Fraud Triage Officer
- BRAKE IRVA grant contribution
- Extension of Offender Diversion Scheme
- Extension of Missing Young Persons Contract
May
March
- Review of the Quality Assurance Panel Policy
- Police Unity Tour contribution
- Review of the Animal Welfare Scheme Policy
- Information sharing between Dyfed-Powys Police and the OPCC
- LQC IPM Interim Indemnity Decision Log
- Complaint Review Tender
February
- Review of the Volunteer Policy
- Review of the ICV and Custody Record reviewing Policy
- Design of 2022/23 Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet
- Funding towards CLINKS grant scheme
- Funding towards YOT’s business case request
- Funding towards Physical Empowerment CIC
- ICVs to commence the Anti-rip Suit Custody Record Reviewing Pilot.
January
December
- Pilot increased capacity in missing young persons service
- Printing Company for the Police and Crime Plan 2021 - 2025
November
- Funding towards the Cilgerran Bird Hive ASB project
- Funding towards Operation Deepdale
- Design Company for 2021 Police and Crime Plan
- Charitable donation to be made to SAMM National
October
- Chief Constable Remuneration
- 2022/23 Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Distribution
- Non-renewal of victim satisfaction contract
- Extension of Goleudy contract
- Extension of Independent Domestic Violence Advisory contract
September
- Award of contract for HQ Electrical Infrastructure Works
- Donation to Brecon Street Pastors
- Agreement to proceed with Force-wide FRA Fire Safety Works at increased cost
July
- Report of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel Confirmation Hearing for the role of Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police Force.
- Charitable donation to the Police Unity Cycle Ride
- Continuation of funding for YOPS prevention work 2021/22
- Anti-Rip Clothing Pilot – Independent Custody Visiting Scheme
- Extension of Offender Diversion Scheme
- Printing Company for the 2020-2021 Annual Report
June
- Design Company for 2020-2021 Annual Report
- Approval of Hate Crime week project
- Modern Slavery Helpline Contribution
- Charitable donation to St Pauls Family Centre
- Sale of former Knighton Police Station
- Match funding towards Safer Streets 2 project
- Charitable donation to Llwynhendy Forum
- Purchase of land at Dafen
May
April
March
- Independent Custody Visits during Coronavirus pandemic
- Victims’ Voice in DPP Training – Video Production Company
February
- Contribution to Domestic Violence Perpetrator Interventions
- Funding of IOM Housing pilot project
- Retraction of decision log
- Funding towards the purchase of 2 RPU vehicles
- 2021/22 Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Distribution
- Design of 2021/22 Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet
- 2021/22 Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Printing
- Zoom Platform for Public Engagement Meetings
- Funding towards Drug Drive Testing kits
- Approval of Carmarthenshire SCB submitted bids
January
December
- Extension of Goleudy contract (both crime and ASB) Term 3
- Extension of Victim Satisfaction survey contract Term 3
- Extension of Independent Domestic Violence Advisory service contract
October
September
- Race Council Cymru Funding
- Independent Custody Visits during Coronavirus pandemic
- Funding contribution to SCFC Kicks project Pembrokeshire
August
July
June
April
March
- Grant Funding extensions
- Independent Custody Visits suspended during Coronavirus pandemic
- 2020/21 Treasury Management Strategy
February
- Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Distribution
- Review of Animal Welfare Scheme Handbook
- Review of Volunteer Policy
January
- Independent Custody Observers Pilot
- Changes to handling of Police Complaints
- Funding towards Bwlch Youth Club
- Contribution towards the Fitness to Drive scheme
- Purchase of First Aid kits for all RPU vehicles
- Purchase of a multi-purpose vehicle
- Investment into Glanymor & Tyisha wards in Llanelli
- Funding contribution made towards Community Safety Partnership project
- Video Production of Annual Report
- Joint Commissioning of Substance Misuse Services
December
November
October
- Donation towards Welsh Disability Cricket Team
- Donation towards event raising awareness of coercive control
- Contribution towards covering cost of charity ticket
September
- Approval to fund the development of Bwlch Youth Club
- Funding contribution towards TSU/ SOCT replacement equipment
- Award of Offender Diversionary scheme tender
- Funding contribution towards a Race Council Cymru event in Aberystwyth University on the 10th of October
- Extension of Victim Satisfaction survey contract
- Extension of Goleudy contract
- Approval to purchase additional 4x4 vehicle
August
- Revision to the Independent Custody Visiting Handbook
- Funding Contribution towards National Lifesaving Championships
- Funding Contribution towards DCCU
- Funding contribution towards LGBT Conference
- Funding to purchase new Rural crime 4x4
- Funding approval for Commissioner's Community Fund
- Funding contribution towards Ammanford FC
- Funding contribution towards Crimestoppers
- Donation to Jig-So
- Donation to Saundersfoot Youth Club
- Funding contribution to set up Divisonal DCCU hubs
- Funding to hire Electric Vehicle for Tenby NPT
- Tender for Offender Diversionary scheme Force wide
- Joint Internship with Open University
July
- Contribution towards the Powys PSB carbon positive strategy report.
- Printing company for Commissioner's 2018-19 Annual Report
June
- Design company for Commissioner's 2018/19 Annual Report
- Funding Contribution towards the Force Parenting project
May
- Funding towards increased CID Drugs activity
- Funding contribution towards the Police Cadets
- Funding contribution to CSPs an partner agencies
- Independent Custody Observers Pilot
- Policing Accountability Board meetings will not be webcast
April
- Extension of Pathfinder Scheme
- Contribution to "Speak out" event
- Donation to Dr MZ
- Contribution to DCCU
- Contribution to covert drugs operation Powys
- 2 Wish Upon a Star Contribution
- Commissioner's Community Fund 2019
- Joint Corporate Governance Framework 2019/20
- Out of Courts Disposal Panel Terms of Reference Review
January
December
November
- Donation to Wish upon a Star
- Donation to CrimestoppersCounty Lines Campaign
- Operation Ulysees Evaluation
October
- Appointment of Willmott Dixon as the main contractor for the construction of the new Carmarthenshire Custody Suite and Llanelli Police Station via the SCAPE framework
- Relocation of Kidwelly Police Station to neighbouring MAWWFS station
September
- CVWVYS Grant Agreement - Extension
- Proposal for Goleudy to manage medium risk victims of domestic abuse
- Joint Membership with Open University
August
July
- Revision to Quality Assurance Panel Handbook
- Reduction in funding for substance misuse contract - 2018-19
- Sale of Redundant Former Police Buildings Across Force- Phase 2
- Relocation of Carmarthen NPT to Guildhall, Carmarthen.
June
- Vetting policy for Llanelli Custody and Station New Build Site Contractors
- Relocation of Haverfordwest VMU to neighbouring MAWWFS site
- Joint Internship with Open University
May
- 2018 / 19 Treasury Management Strategy
- £2000 towards Central Beacons Rescue Team
- £500 towards Mentrau Iaith Ras yr Iaith
- £196 towards Ammanford Football Club
- Accounting Policies
- 2018 / 19 Reserves and Balances Policy
- Capital Strategy 2018 / 19 - 2023 / 24
- The Contribution towards Brake- The Road Safety Charity-2018/19
March
- Award of Contract for Architectural Services
- Award of Contract for Project Management Services
- Award of Contract for Ecological Survey Services
February
- Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Distribution
- Appointment of the Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner’s Chief Finance Officer
January
December
November
- Sale of 11 Stokes Avenue, Haverfordwest to Pembrokeshire County Council
- Donation to Kidwelly Community Club
- Transfer of Stop and Search Scrutiny
October
- Joint Commissioning of Independent Domestic Violence Advisory Service
- Extension of Llamau contract
- Donation for research into community tensions in Wales
- Purchase of land for Carmarthenshire Custody Suite
September
- Commissioner’s Community Funding approval
- Award of contract for upgrade of 999 and 101 software
- Funding for Ambulance Trust in support of Op Darwen road safety campaign
August
- CWVYS Grant agreement
- Donation to Oakford Community Group
- Code of Ethics
- Donation to Oakford Community Group
July
June
- Financial Investigator contribution – Charitable donation
- Digital Policing Programme – Pooled risk
- Financial Investigator contribution – Charitable donation
May
- Sale of Friar’s Park Police Station and land
- Termination of InPhase contract
- Approval of £180k YOP’s funding contribution for 2017-2018, with a tentative approval to continue the funds annually until 2021
April
- Restorative Justice Provision by Wales CRC
- Financial Investigator Contribution – OPCC Structure
- Donation to 'Give me 1.5m' Campaign
- Use of POCA funds
- Financial Investigator contribution – Charitable donation
- Community Funding allocation
March
February
- Establishment of the Quality Assurance Panel
- Police Precept Council Tax Leaflet Distribution
- Chief Constable recruitment
- Mawrth Mawr Funding
January
December
November
- Extension of website support contract
- Donation to Retiremutt
- Contract for Anti Social Behaviour Service
October
September
August
July
June
- Volunteer Policy – Eligibility Criteria
- Volunteer Policy Review
- Membership renewal to the Independent Custody Visiting Association, 2016/17
- Commissioner’s Fund round 4 approval
- Youth Diversion Programme
May
April
March
- Finance: Prudential Indicators & Minimum Revenue Provision Statement
- Design Consultancy Services
- Award of Ministry of Justice grant funding for victims of Child Sexual Abuse
- Research to analyse and understand the increase in reporting of rape and sexual assualts within Dyfed-Powys Police
- New Pathways Extension
- Treasury Management Strategy for 2016-17
- Director of Estates
- Estates Project Support
- Victim Support extension
- Volunteer Policy (amendment)
- Volunteer Policy
February
December
November
October
September
- Discretionary payments
- Future investigation and development of the West site at Dafen
- Research Officer role
July
June
- Joint Audit Committee chair: Allowance
- Ammanford PFI: Termination
- Llanelli works: Architect appointment
May
April
- Adult scheme for custody
- Substance misuse contract: Insurance
- Criminal justice: Process mapping provider
- Architects: Procurement process
March
- Commissioning Support Officer
- WAAT4 Challenge
- Restorative Justice provision by Wales CRC
- Criminal justice substance misuse service, Powys
- Business and performance management tool
February
January
December
October
August
July
- NPAS (National Police Air Service)
- OPCC structure
- Volunteer support partnership
- Domestic abuse services
June
- Ammanford PFI (private finance initiative)
- CCTV review
- Independent Misconduct Panel members
- Directory of victims’ services
- Research into restorative justice
May
April
- Purchase of drug testing kits
- Research projects: Commissioning of victims’ services
- CCTV review
- Service to reduce and prevent ASB (anti-social behaviour)
- Tier two substance misuse services
March
- Appointment of chief finance officer
- Corporate governance framework
- Carmarthenshire News funding
- Capital strategy, capital programme, treasury management
- Driver retraining courses
February
- Staff transfer scheme
- Centre of Rural Policing and Justice
- Performance management
- Crimestoppers Bureau
- Budget and council tax
January
December
- PFI (private finance initiative) advisory service
- Christmas cards
- Helicopter gearbox
- DIP (Drug Intervention Programme) personnel
November
- Discretionary payments
- ANPR (automatic number plate recognition cameras) upgrades
- Pronto e-notebook software
October
- Digital interviewing solutions
- Council tax
- Unacceptable behaviour policy
- Director of commissioning
- Public surgeries
- Grant funding: Commissioner’s Fund
- Catering services
- Policing Board charter and monthly Policing Performance Board
September
August
July
June
May
- Partnerships review update
- Deputy Commissioner appointment
- Reserves and balances policy
- Investment strategy and policy
- Pledges to external organisations
- Chief of staff appointment
- Restructure of the OPCC 3
- Restructure of the OPCC 2
- Restructure of the OPCC 1
- Partnerships review
April
March
- Chief Constable appointment
- Appointment of public affairs advisor
- Finalisation of Police and Crime Plan
February
- Recruitment freeze lifted
- Council tax decision
- Early retirement
- FoI (Freedom of Information) publication scheme
January
