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Dyfed Powys Commissioner Dayfdd Llywelyn has updated the Police and Crime Panel on his future plans. The Commissioner attended the last meeting of the Panel where he provided a progress report on the Police and Crime Plan. The plan contains details of his priorities which are - preventing and dealing with incidents and crime; protecting vulnerable people; bringing people to justice; enhancing access to policing services; ensuring high standards of professionalism; and spending wisely. The Panel heard that consultation had been carried out with the public regarding the plan which the Commissioner has a duty to publish annually. Letters have also been sent to town and community councils within the force area to ask their views. Mr Llywelyn said responses to date had been varied ranging from local issues to more serious offending. Partnership work was key to the success of the plan, and would be at its core, he said, along with public engagement. Mr Llywelyn also answered sev...

New Dyfed Powys Chief Constable Mark Collins is already at work in the force area, the Police and Crime Panel have been informed. Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn told the Panel that Mr Collins would officially start work on December 18. However, he is already spending one day per week in the force area, ahead of taking up the post full-time. Mr Llywelyn also referred to the appointment of the Deputy Chief Constable which would take place within the next few weeks. Panel Chair Andy Edwards said: “That timeline augurs well for the future and getting a senior team settled in place as soon as possible.” Mr Llywelyn said: “I’m happy there be a strong partnership between my office and that of the Chief Constable. “Stability in the Chief Officers’ group is vitally important as we move forward over the next few years.” Link Dyfed Powys Police & Crime Panel

Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel has endorsed the appointment of Mark Collins as the new Chief Constable for the force area. Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn had recommended Mr Collins to the panel following a rigorous selection process. Confirming the panel’s unanimous endorsement, Chair Andrew Edwards said he was delighted with the appointment. The panel had a statutory role to review the proposed appointment to the Chief Constable’s post and members had to satisfy themselves that the process was properly conducted and adhered to the principles of merit, openness and fairness. At its meeting, the panel had the opportunity to put a number of questions to Mr Collins, in which he outlined his commitment to honesty and integrity, community engagement, leadership and the Welsh language. “My commitment is to work with the PCC to deliver his work plan,” he said. “It’s about mutual respect, professionalism, and ultimately doing the best for our communities.” It is hoped Mr C...

People are invited to apply to become independent members of the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel. The panel, which was set up to support and scrutinise the Police and Crime Commissioner, is made up of councillors from the four local authority areas, plus two independent members. They are recruited on a fixed term basis, and applications are now being invited to join the panel from October this year until October 2020. The role of the panel is: Support the Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Commissioner to exercise their functions effectively. Review the Police Commissioner’s annual draft Police and Crime Plan. Review the Police and Crime Commissioner’s annual draft budget. Review and scrutinise decisions and actions taken by the Police and Crime Commissioner. If necessary, review the proposed appointment or removal of the Chief Constable. Make reports or recommendations to the Police and Crime Commissioner as needed. The panel meets every three months at locations across the Dyf...