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Event to Encourage More Joined Up Working

Held at the Christchurch Centre in Newport between 12pm and 4pm on Tuesday October 13th, the Gwent-wide Third Sector Provider Fair has been organised by the Gwent Association...

Gwent Diversion Scheme for Women

The IOM Cymru Women's Pathfinder 'Diversion Scheme' began to be implemented at the custody suite in Newport Central Police station last week (Thursday October 1st). The...

Good Neighbours STOP Rogue Traders

Rogue Traders and pushy door step sellers are people who prey on the most vulnerable people within society, often conning them out of vast sums of money which in many cases...

New Multilingual Stop and Search Leaflets

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Ian Johnston, monitors the use of stop and search powers used by Gwent Police. With a diverse population and with numerous...

Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable for Gwent...

An unqualified opinion and the audit certificate on the accounts was issued on the 7th October 2015 and the Appointed Auditor did not have to issue a report in the public...

Joint Audit Committee Vacancy

The Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable are looking for a citizen with a good understanding and experience of public sector legislation and guidance...

Newport Muslims Unite Against Hate Crime

Deputy PCC Paul Harris and Gwent Police Superintendent Mark Warrender joined Muslim leaders from across Newport at the Jamia Mosque on Commercial Road yesterday afternoon.

Lawyers Wanted for Misconduct Hearings

In what is an important aspect of the disciplinary rules that govern the police, Police Misconduct Panels (PMPs) preside over serious misconduct cases involving police...

Joining Forces for Hate Crime Awareness Week

During National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2015 (10th - 17th October), Gwent Police and Gwent PCC Ian Johnston will join other Commissioners and Police Forces in Wales, the...

Gwent Projects Secure Cash Seized from Criminals

A total of 51 projects have been awarded a slice of the £153,085 awarded by Gwent PCC Ian Johnston from his Partnership Fund. The Partnership Fund grant scheme is funded by...

Victim Satisfaction on the Up in Gwent

The Commissioner today revealed figures for the 12 months ending June 2015 which show a 3.1% increase in the 'overall satisfaction' of crime victims in the service they...

Deputy PCC Opens New Retreat in Risca

Gwent DPCC Paul Harris was joined by volunteers this afternoon to cut the ribbon and officially open the project delivered by the Lylac Ridge organisation which has seen them...