Police and Crime Commissioner celebrates Gwent’s volunteers

Police and Crime Commissioner Jane Mudd has thanked volunteers across Gwent who give their time to support their communities.

The Commissioner is directly responsible for two volunteer schemes that support her role in holding Gwent Police to account on behalf of the public.

Independent Custody Visitors help ensure that Gwent Police adhere to the strict standards required within their custody suites, while also checking on the welfare and wellbeing of those being held.

Animal Welfare Visitors carry out regular inspections of Gwent’s police dogs, whether they are at home, on duty or staying at kennels. Their role is to ensure the animals are healthy, well cared for and in good condition.

In addition, the Commissioner provides funding to community groups across Gwent that rely on volunteers to create opportunities for children and young people, and to support vulnerable victims of crime.

The Commissioner was speaking during Volunteering Week. She said: “I would like to express my sincere thanks to all volunteers in Gwent for their dedication, hard work and the invaluable contribution they make to our communities.

“Every hour given to volunteering has a positive impact, and without the generosity, commitment and effort of volunteers across Gwent, our communities would be significantly poorer. Their willingness to give their time so selflessly helps to strengthen community bonds, support those in need, and create a safer, more resilient place for everyone to live.”