Police and Crime Panel endorses new Chief Constable
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...