Force to see in new year with more officers

Dyfed-Powys is looking to recruit 44 new police constables with a host of recruitment days and workshops being held around the county.

Applications will open on January 29 and will run to February 15.

Superintendent Ifan Charles, Head of Learning and Development at Dyfed-Powys Police, said: “Becoming a police officer is a challenging and rewarding career, but it is not just any job.

“You will work to reduce crime and the fear of crime, and promote confidence among local people that the police understand and are prepared to deal with issues that matter most to them.

“We’ll be using a new online platform that makes the process much quicker. If you’re successful at application stage you can book straight on to the next one.

“The training offered to new recruits has also changed - before applying make sure you know about the new entry routes.

“Police officers make difficult decisions that impact the public every day. They face complex problems and dangerous situations, with growing demands from digital investigation and vulnerable people. The new training package is designed with that in mind."

A workshop will take place at Llandrindod Wells police station on January 9 from 6pm to 8pm, and at the Cowshacc in Welshpool the following day.

Superintendent Charles added that the force is committed to achieving a workforce that represents all.

He added: “In Dyfed-Powys Police we are proud to be for and of the communities we serve. We are committed to achieving a workforce that represents everybody we serve and we encourage people from our Black and Ethnic Minority (BAME), Disabled and LGB&T communities to apply.”