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Commissioner's reaction to Lord Stevens report on Policing

The Commission calls for greater clarity over the broader social mission for the police and recommends that it should be enshrined in law.

PCC's Partnership Fund Success

Out of the 58 applications received, 27 were selected to receive support from the fund:

Gwent OPCC providing Value for Money

While the Commissioner's responsibilities are much wider than those of the former police authorities and he has wider commissioning responsibilities, by comparing costs that...

Jeff Farrar confirmed as new Gwent Police Chief Constable

Jeff Farrar, who takes up his post with immediate effect, said: "I am delighted and deeply honoured that my recommendation to be Chief Constable by the Police and Crime...

Commissioner comments on NATO summit announcement

"The size, scale and importance of the event cannot be over estimated, and policing and security will need to be of the highest standard.

Police and Crime Commissioner confirms plans regarding Usk Police...

Whilst the station has not been open to the public for a while, the Force is now putting together a plan to increase public contact and raise the profile of the station in...

Jeff Farrar announced as the 'proposed candidate' to become the...

This decision will now be the subject of a confirmation hearing by the Gwent Police and Crime Panel (PCP) on November 8th Mr Farrar, who has served the public as a Police...

Local Crime Prevention Panel Benefits from Commissioner Funding

The Commissioner has donated £1000 to support projects identified by the Panels. The Panels comprise of voluntary members who are committed to supporting their local community...

September Update

I had the pleasure of being joined by Baroness Helen Newlove, Victim's Commissioner for England and Wales at the launch event who spoke passionately about what role Police and...

Response to Home Office Crime Statistics - released 17th October...

According to the figures, which look at the 12 months to June 2013 as compared to the 12 months to June 2012, overall crime is down 5% across Gwent.

Deputy Commissioner visits Gwent Scouts to see how funding has...

Gwent Scouts offers challenge and adventure to over 2500 young people in Gwent between the ages of six and 25 . They organise a range of activities for young people...

Commissioner comments on report on Overnight Detention of...

They have praised Gwent Police for holding fewer children in cells overnight as compared to most other police Forces, and I echo their praise.