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Commissioner welcomes crime reduction in Gwent but pledges more...

I welcome the reductions in crimes recorded but more importantly in the reduction in victims as well. I congratulate officers and partners on working together to achieve...

Commissioner's work with registered social landlords highlighted...

The latest newsletter looks at how housing organisations can work effectively with their Police and Crime Commissioners, and helps housing professionals understand the...

Budget Comment

However, I remain concerned about the impact the public spending cuts announced yesterday will have on our partner agencies.

Missing Person Definition

Primarily it means that officers will be able to focus more on safeguarding those people who are most vulnerable and at risk of harm, but it also ensures there is a...

Rural Crime Features Prominently on the Agenda of Gwent Police...

One of the first decisions Mr Johnston made when he was elected was to retain the Animal Welfare Scheme, so he was keen to build on this and meet those who specialise in this...

Commissioner comments on Electoral Commission Report on the PCC...

When the Home Office first floated the idea of elected Police and Crime Commissioners in 2010 the Home Secretary stated that the new system would shake up policing and empower...

Local community groups bid for a share of funding

This will be the third 'Your Voice, Your Choice' event that Gwent Police, the High Sheriff for Gwent and the Community Foundation in Wales have run.

Gwent Agencies Working Together to Break the Missing Person...

A multi-agency team including representatives from police, health, education and social workers will work together in a co-ordinated way to share information and assess the...

Gwent Commissioner and Chief Constable recruiting lay members for...

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

Suspension of A19 - Commissioner Comments

Whilst I fully appreciate the financial challenges facing the Police service I have always been of the opinion that the use of A19 is a blunt tool and an inappropriate way of...

Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner re-iterates commitment to...

The Commissioner now has responsibility to allocate funding for local groups which was previously available through the Home Office Crime and Drug Strategy Directorate. By...

Deputy Commissioner attends "Komedy of Errors" Performance

The performance of 'Komedy of Errors' by award winning circus comedy duo Circus Berzercus was the culmination of behind the scenes work done by the pupils.