Dyfed-Powys Police Response To Hmic Report

Deputy Chief Constable Darren Davies said: ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

“We acknowledge and welcome today’s report and are very aware of the work that remains ahead of us as we make every effort to deliver the most effective service we possibly can. The report identifies a number of areas of positive progress and good practice, but there remains the need for yet further improvement. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

“The inspection was conducted some months ago, and we have and will continue to take robust steps to address the areas for improvement with the support of partners, staff and communities. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

“We are on the cusp of introducing a range of initiatives, including for example significant changes to the way in which we prioritise and manage crimes. In addition, I am keen to ensure that we get the basics right in all our interactions with our communities, protect the vulnerable and deliver a high quality police service for all. ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​

“We are also improving and expanding the ways in which we can capture the views of the public, and in everything we are doing we are striving to ensure that our decisions and efforts today are enhancing our capability and capacity for the challenges of the future.” ‌​‌​‌​​​‍‌​‌​​‌‌‌‍‌​‌‌​​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌‌​​