News Room

Council tax rise to help keep communities safe

The amount that households in Gwent pay for their police service will rise to address growing financial pressures caused by increasing demand on frontline policing, and rising...

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024

Acting Police and Crime Commissioner Eleri Thomas has paid tribute to the millions of victims who were killed during the Holocaust.

Gangs using vapes to exploit young people

Criminal gangs are now using e-cigarettes and vapes to criminally and sexually exploit young people.

Police and Crime Commissioner to temporarily step back

The Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has decided to temporarily step back to recover from a period of ill health.

Still time to have your say on police funding in Gwent

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, is asking residents for their views on police funding and other issues to do with policing.

Supporting the National Volunteer Police Cadet Quiz

We were pleased to support the third National Volunteer Police Cadet Quiz, which was hosted this year by Gwent Police.

Student officers celebrate graduation

This week 18 student officers celebrated their graduation and the completion of their academic training.

Stay safe on the roads this Christmas

Welsh police forces are targeting people driving under the influence of drink and drugs throughout December.

Out and about

This week we have been out in the community talking to residents in Cwmbran and Maindee.

OPCC wins national award for custody visiting scheme

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent has been recognised nationally for the high quality of its independent custody visiting scheme.

Senghenydd Youth Drop in Centre

We joined partners in Senghenydd in the Aber Valley for the annual general meeting of the Senghenydd Youth Drop in Centre (Sydic) recently.

Engaging communities

This week we were invited to present to the Cwmbran Over 50s Forum, and talk to residents at a coffee morning in Pandy Village Hall, Abergavenny.