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Ian Johnston Elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent

Mr Johnston will take an Oath of Office at the final Gwent Police Authority meeting on Wednesday 21st November, prior to taking up office as the Commissioner on Thursday 22n

Strategic partner seminar success

The event follows on from a successful public consultation which saw Gwent residents take the opportunity to comment on current policing priorities and the way performance...

Home Office announces PCCs to swear oath of impartiality

The oath is designed to provide a platform for PCCs to set out publicly their commitment to tackling their new role with integrity. It will also echo the commitment police...

HMIC releases report on "Preparing for Police and Crime...

The HMIC review, called "Preparing for Police and Crime Commissioners" was carried out between April and June 2012.

Gwent sees the biggest fall in recorded Crime

The figures, which looks at data for the 12 months to September 2011 as compared with 12 months ending September 2010, reveal there were 5109 fewer crimes committed.

Gwent sees biggest drop in crime again

The figures which look at data for the 12 months to December 2011 reveal that overall crime was down 11%, as compared to the 12 months to December 2010.

Crime and Anti Social Behaviour driven down again in Gwent

Overall crime is down 15% across Gwent, the biggest reduction in crime levels in England and Wales. The figures, which look at the 12 months to March 2012 as compared to the...

Gwent Police Authority Agree Precept

The modest increase is necessary to ensure that the Force can continue to provide an effective, efficient and sustainable Police service for the residents of Gwent. The figure...

One Year Until Introduction of Police and Crime Commissioner

Elections for the role will take place on 15 November 2012 with the elected Commissioner beginning their role on 22 November 2012. The introductions of Commissioners in each...

Police Commissioner Elections delayed until November 2012

They have also disagreed with Lords amendments 1,2,3,4, 6 and 43 and have inserted an amendment requiring an elected policing body to have regard to any financial code issued...

New Caerphilly Police Station Opening in Market Street

The new Caerphilly police station at Market Street opens on Monday and will host the neighbourhood policing team.

Open Letter from Chair of Gwent Police Authority regarding the...

We were witnesses to an undignified battle between the Home Secretary and Police Chiefs across the country each claiming they were in charge. We may need to get used to these...