Police and Crime Commissioner hosts briefing on police reform and local challenges
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn welcomed MPs and Members of Senedd to Dyfed-Powys Police headquarters on Friday 13 November for a briefing on police reform in Wales and local police challenges.
The event brought together policing leaders and elected representatives to share information about the pressures facing policing, financial planning and work to prevent harm across the Dyfed-Powys area.
Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn opened the briefing with an overview of police reform and its implications for Wales. Chief Constable Ifan Charles outlined operational challenges and reflected on the findings of the recent PEEL inspection, which addresses police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy.
The Director of Finance for Dyfed-Powys Police presented the medium-term financial plan, setting out the financial context in which future policing services must be delivered.
Representatives also heard about the new Prevention, Intervention and Engagement (PIE) programme that was recently launched, followed by an input from Victim Support on their work supporting people affected by crime. A visit to the Force Communication Centre provided an opportunity to learn more about how calls from the public are received and how the force coordinates its response to incidents.
Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said:
“Elected representatives hear directly from people about the issues affecting their communities. Bringing them together with policing leaders is an important opportunity to share information and build understanding of the challenges facing our area.
“As we consider police reform and plan for the years ahead, we must keep the needs of our communities at the centre of those discussions. That includes preventing harm, supporting victims and ensuring the police can respond when people need them.
“I would like to thank the representatives who attended, and everyone who contributed to the briefing.”
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Article Date: 13/11/2026