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Paul Harris appointed Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner

Members of the Panel had the opportunity to question and scrutinise Paul Harris' proposed full time appointment during the meeting which was held at Ty Penallta, Ystrad...

Commissioner Sets Gwent Police Precept

This is a real terms reduction in what the public will pay when inflation is taken into consideration. The average Gwent household* will pay £198.23 for their policing service...

Gwent Commissioner responds to funding announcement

In the current economic climate producing a balanced budget which ensures that Gwent Police provides an excellent service to the public is always going to be challenging.

Police Commissioner visits Coleg Gwent students at Crosskeys...

During the meeting he gave a presentation about the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner and then took part in a lively question and answer discussion about the students'...

Gwent Commissioner comments on Privatisation of Policing...

I gave a firm commitment during my campaign that core policing functions would not be privatised. That will remain to be the case. The Government is cutting Police Budgets by...

Commissioner visits Cwm Crachen residents

I very much enjoyed today's visit which was a good chance to discuss various issues with members of the local community. During my campaign I made it clear that I value the...

Gwent PCC comments on the Policy Exchange document 'Policing...

Dealing with incidents of crime and anti social behaviour is what warranted Police officers, and in some cases Community Support Officers (CSOs) are trained to do.

PCC impressed by work of the Senghenydd Youth Drop in Centre...

During his election campaign the Commissioner viewed a presentation on the work of the Drop-in Centre and was impressed by the range of activities it offers to young people.

Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner to attend Senghenydd Youth...

Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner to attend Senghenydd Youth Drop in Centre (SYDIC) AGM next week

Gwent PCC Ian Johnston proposes a Deputy Police and Crime...

The Commissioner made his announcement at a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime Panel. The Panel will consider the Commissioner's proposal at their next meeting in January...

Gwent Police and South Wales Police say: Don't have a nightmare...

This is the second year that the police forces have joined together to tackle crime over the festive season.

Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) hits the ground...

The Commissioner has this morning attended the re-launch of the Multi-agency Centre in Abergavenny which will support victims of domestic abuse and their families.