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IN THIS ISSUE: A ROYAL ENGAGEMENT SWP BEHIND THE BADGE OUR BIG FORTNIGHT

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Welcome from the Chief

Sports & Social

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Social Media Feedback

Museum

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FEATURES pages 11-29 We hope you enjoy this edition of Billboard, we work hard to ensure the magazine is lively, entertaining and covers the things that matter to you.

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Q&A WITH CS DORIAN LLOYD

HERITAGE CENTRE RE-OPENS

100 THINGS 100 DAYS

OPERATION NEW CRIMSON GDPR ATLAS RULES

Billboard chats with the Head of PSD Chief Super Dorian Lloyd

Billboard takes a look at the re-branded Force Heritage Centre

More about the Chief’s new initiative to canvass staff for fresh ideas on improving the organisation

South Wales played host to a number of public events over the summer which saw hundreds of thousands of visitors coming to the area

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Setting out our priorities

LDS goes interactive

Learning the Lessons

New PC Entry routes

Welsh Language Standards

WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF Welcome to the latest edition of Billboard – it only seems like yesterday that I was writing my first column as your new Chief Constable at the start of the year. One of the first things I did when I took over was to launch 100 Things-100 Days to give you the chance to make changes to the way we work, particularly those things which ‘get in the way’. We had a phenomenal response and many of the ideas which you put forward have already been put into action and dozens more are very much work in progress. You can read more about the next steps in this edition of Billboard. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far and please keep your ideas flooding in. While 100 Things-100 Days is looking to the future, we are very proud of the history of South Wales Police and it’s great to see how our revamped Heritage Centre at Headquarters is really taking off. Take a moment to read about how the old ‘force museum’ has been given a new lease of life. Maintaining professional standards of behaviour are absolutely fundamental to ensuring we have the trust and confidence of our communities across South Wales. In this edition, we take you through the work of our Professional Standards Department to improve professional standards and ethical behaviour and how they deal with complaints of dissatisfaction from the public and internal allegations of misconduct. Next to our people, the information we hold is one of our biggest assets and changes to data protection regulations bring many changes to the way in which we do business. You can find all you need to know about this important area of business in this edition of Billboard. Once again Billboard features some of the great work you do on a daily basis – not only to keep the communities of South Wales safe – but also the hundreds of thousands of visitors who come to our towns and cities to enjoy the great events which we are proud to be involved in policing. As the feature on Operation Crimson Atlas shows – you once again have an opportunity to showcase the fantastic way in which we police the hundreds of major events which come to South Wales each year.

Matt Jukes Chief Constable

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ROYAL APPOINTMENT FOR OUR MOUNTED SECTION The wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle saw the eyes of the world descend on Windsor. As part of a mutual aid deployment, South Wales Police sent four officers and four horses to assist in policing the event.

FEATURE IT WAS FANTASTIC TO HAVE SOUTH WALES POLICE REPRESENTED AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT

The officers and horses have years of experience between them and patrolled within the local communities ensuring that the public enjoyed the occasion and celebrations. Inspector Frances Williams said: “It was fantastic to have South Wales Police represented at this prestigious event, across the UK we have a reputation for excellence which resulted in our inclusion within the plans to assist with the operational policing required for such an occasion. “Our mounted officers weren’t the only force personnel attending, we also sent a number of officers to help keep the event safe and ensured we

could all celebrate this joyous occasion.” The four mounted officers deployed were Kelly Colley, Natalie Matthews, Rick Lewis and John Harrison along with police horses Samson, Rubin, Max and Charlie.

ASB PARTNERSHIP WINS AWARD Housing association Trivallis and South Wales Police have been awarded for an innovative new approach to sharing information leading to early intervention of anti-social behaviour and better support for vulnerable individuals. The Chartered Institute of Housing Awards celebrates outstanding work within the housing sector. The partnership between the force and one of Wales’ largest registered social landlords association was given the Innovation of the Year award. The two organisations have been working closely to provide early

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intervention through the sharing of registered social housing information. Bonnie Navarra, Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner South Wales Police, said: “Working together with partners is a key part our Police and Crime Plan. The project with Trivallis started with a pilot within Rhondda Cynon Taf. The

approach required the social landlords association sharing the addresses of social housing through the police network. This made it possible for reports of anti-social behaviour and wider vulnerability to be cross-referenced with social housing data, therefore enabling the possibility of early intervention and a reduction in the number of issues escalating to more serious crimes or incidents.” Owing to the success of the pilot, the scheme has now been rolled out throughout the force area.

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A WARM WELSH WELCOME South Wales Police has hosted a delegation of female officers from Kosovo – sharing expertise and experience with their visitors. Kosovo Police was formed in 1999, following the conflict between Kosovo and Serbia. In 2013, the Association for Women in Kosovo Police was created and the visit saw learning shared through our own Female Police Association. During the three-day visit, the delegation was given an introduction to the South Wales Police and the strategic direction of the force, visited all four BCUs to see senior females in operational roles, and spent time learning about the Public Service Centre and the support available from the Specialist Support Department. Chief Inspector Lisa Gore, who helped organise the visit, added: "It’s always nice meeting female officers from other countries and this visit was great as they all left South Wales feeling inspired and motivated."

And the visit was clearly well received, with one Kosovan officer emailing on her return home: "We are safe back and already missing our 'family' over there. I am telling you this from bottom of my heart. We felt that we were HOME."

POLICE VOLUNTEERS MAKE THE GRADE

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Two Police Youth Volunteers have become the first to become fully warranted Police Constables. Jack Scrine from Neath and Masum Meah from Swansea joined South Wales Police’s first youth volunteer scheme back in 2015 with a keen interest in policing. At the age of 18, Jack went on to become a police youth volunteer leader. He says how he didn’t want to leave the programme as he enjoyed it so much and so continued to attend in a supportive role until he was approached, because of his maturity, to become a leader. Jack said: “I have always wanted to be a Police Officer and by joining the programme as a Police Youth Volunteer I was lucky to gain insight into the role that I otherwise wouldn’t have had the opportunity to learn.” When asked what his favourite memory of the programme was, he said: “It has to be taking part in the ride-along scheme. I got to go out

with response officers for the night, it was amazing! We even had the opportunity to take fingerprints of a victim of vehicle theft to eliminate them from the crime scene – it was definitely the best – but I can’t wait to do it all for real.”

professional job and my family have been so supportive and are so proud.”

Masum also wanted to be a police officer from a young age, but he said: “I never thought it would be possible or that I had the capabilities to join the profession.

The volunteers have received a conditional offer to officially start with the force on August 13th.

“When I started volunteering the dream of being a Police Constable started to become more reachable and more of a reality. If it wasn’t for the support of the community safety teams, the neighbourhood police officers and the volunteer programme I would never be where I am today, on the threshold of a policing career. I will be the first person in my family to have a

Chief Inspector Jason Rees who has managed the programme since its inception said: “To see Masum and Jack show such dedication and commitment to the force, firstly as a youth volunteers and then as a youth volunteer leaders and now to fully warranted police officers is just such a proud moment – it’s truly remarkable, and we welcome such promising young people to the organisation.”

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SPECIAL TREAT FOR YOUNG SWANSEA VISITOR

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A young visitor to Swansea got something to tell his mates about when he bumped into two friendly-faced officers. Three-year-old Dylan from Wiltshire was on a family holiday in South Wales when he came across the two patrolling officers at the Quadrant shopping centre. His mum Aksana took the time to write in to thank the officers concerned. “Dear South Wales Police, We met two very nice police officers on our last day of holiday upstairs towards the public toilets at The Quadrant shopping centre in Swansea. My three-year-old boy Dylan was absolutely fascinated when he saw them and they very kindly let him try on their helmet and stood for a picture with him. I would like to say a big Thank You to the two officers and thought they might like to have that photo. They really made Dylan's day; he kept talking about this on our drive home. He likes to wear the toy police helmet at nursery, so this was a special treat and he told his friends at nursery about it today. I hope you can identify the officers; both tall and the one giving Dylan his helmet very, very tall. Please give them my very best regards and greetings from Dylan and his Mummy and Nana.”

RESEARCH PROJECTS AIM TO BOOST POLICING Over 40 staff and officers have now undertaken a joint academic programme between the force and Universities’ Police Science Institute (UPSI). The second cohort for the Policing Futures series concluded with a presentation event in May. Run in collaboration with UPSI the SWP Policing Futures programme is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and experience to develop critical thinking and evidence-based practice through the delivery of strategically linked research projects. Their research projects are based around the challenges facing the force and this year have included sickness rates, digitally engaging with young people and officer attendance

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at hospitals with vulnerable people. The final projects are presented to the relevant bronze board and help inform the work of the force.

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FINGERPRINT PUTS FORCE IN THE SPOTLIGHT Pioneering techniques used by South Wales Police to smash a lucrative drugs operation have been recognised on a global scale after news of the successful prosecution hit the headlines. Bridgend PPT sought the assistance of the JSIU during an investigation in to a gang supplying large amounts of cannabis in Bridgend, after they discovered a seemingly non-descript WhatsApp photo of a hand holding tablets in plastic packaging. The unit’s specialist imaging team were able to enhance the picture enough to lift a fingerprint and positively identify the hand as that of the boastful upstream supplier in the West Midlands. In March, nine people were sentenced to more than 20 years for their

involvement in the conspiracy and the case was covered by news outlets up and down the country. And more than a month later, the case is continuing to pique the interest of specialist science and technology reporters and from organisations far afield as Germany and Australia. Detective Inspector Dean Taylor, said: “This was a complex investigation which successfully drew on the skills of colleagues from multiple departments to ensure these drug dealers were brought to justice. “What initially presented as a smallscale drug-dealing operation by two local men, soon unravelled in to a much larger, sophisticated set-up and it is testament to all those involved, that we were able to secure convictions against this gang.

Dave Thomas, forensic operations manager at JSIU, added: “Our expert image-enhancing skills enabled us to provide something that the unit’s fingerprint identification experts could work with. Despite only having a partial fingerprint the team were able to identify the individual. “Media coverage has been extremely positive, showing how skilled and innovative our officers and staff are. Criminals may always be finding new ways to carry out their illegal activity, but cases like this show that we are continually finding new ways to keep up with them.”

NEW ERA FOR TOP OF THE SHOP

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As Cardiff Central Police Station celebrates its 50th anniversary, part of the old building has undergone something of a transformation.

The fourth floor Senior Officers’ Lounge has been turned into The Station Lounge which is open to all officers and staff, past and present, from across the force. The facility will be open throughout the year and colleagues coming into Cardiff for various events can take their families along to enjoy refreshments.

Young people can enjoy time on the PlayStation, watch the big screen TV, and play snooker, darts, pool, netball and table tennis. Superintendent Jo Maal, head of operations at Eastern BCU, said: “The force wellbeing programme is very much at the centre of the project which will enable officers and staff from across the force to benefit from a

family-friendly space to socialise. “It’s really exciting that this facility is now available for everyone to get together and involve families who are that constant support to our workforce. “Simon Davies and his team have done a fantastic job in getting The Station Lounge open and we look forward to welcoming colleagues past and present.”

Licensed to host up to 20 events over 12-months, The Station Lounge is also available for events such as retirement functions and sport socials. The National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO) has expressed an interest in holding their meetings in the lounge and there are also plans to bring back the popular staff children’s Christmas party.

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KNIFE ARCHES FOR A SAFER CITY The first permanent search arches in Cardiff have been introduced into one of the city’s nightclubs thanks to support from Eastern BCU licensing officers. Licensing officers have been offering advice and support to the management team at Pryzm nightclub in Greyfriars Road, who now have two search arches in place. This is just one of the actions from Eastern officers as part of Operation Sceptre which aims to highlight the dangers of carrying knives and clamp down on those doing so. The company who own Pryzm nightclubs, Deltic Group, made the decision to introduce search arches in their top 20 nightclubs in England and Wales following an increase in knife crime across the UK. Sergeant Justin Hardwick, licensing officer at Cardiff Bay police station, said: “While we don’t have the level of issues with knife crime in Cardiff which is currently being experienced in some parts of the UK, introducing search

arches into clubs in the city is a preventative measure which we support. “We have spoken with staff at the club about how best to operate the search procedure and will be monitoring the effect of the search arches.”

NEW FLEET BOOSTS CSI ON THE FRONTLINE

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A new fleet of vehicles has been delivered to the Joint Scientific Investigation Unit which gives a major boost to CSI capabilities out in the field. The new vehicles have all the THE NEW equipment required when VEHICLES carrying out CSI activities, but HAVE ALL THE also enhanced WiFi. This EQUIPMENT means that when solvability is REQUIRED WHEN high at an incident and a CSI CARRYING team are deployed, the team OUT CSI can submit evidence digitally, ACTIVITIES leading to a speedy resolution and “This development will positive outcome. enhance the service, take Dave Thomas, Forensic us forward as an organisation and Operations Manager JSIU said: speed up our ISO accreditation.

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“This development will ensure we continue to provide the best service possible.”

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SWPTV GOES

The first double bill in a new series of videos showcasing some of the work done by the force has gone live – with more than 80,000 people tuning in. Behind the Badge aims to give the wider public more of a sense of what we do as a force, with the first two episodes – focusing on Wales v Italy in the Six Nations – giving an indication of how major events are policed. Featuring interviews with DCC Lewis, silver commander Supt Steve Rees and others who were closely involved in the event, the films were released just two days after the match, thanks to expert filming and production by the Visual Media Unit and the Communications Team. Episode one looked at how policing major events has changed over the

years, how we work with partner agencies and the meticulous planning that goes into ensuring everyone enjoys the events safely.

is amazing how many officers are called in to keep everyone safe?! Thank you very much for all your hard work.”

The second episode showed some of what our officers get up to on matchdays and also focused on aspects of the technology we use, as well as giving an insight into the valuable role played by our animals.

Future episodes are already in the pipeline, so stay tuned!

They were released on the main force Facebook page, where the majority of viewers saw them, as well as on YouTube. One commenter on Facebook said: “We got so lucky to view the series, unfortunately we missed it out at the normal time. It

THE SECOND EPISODE SHOWED SOME OF WHAT OUR OFFICERS GET UP TO ON MATCH DAYS

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FORCE CONTINUES TO LEAD ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVES Over the last 12 months, working in partnership with GoSafe, the Wales Road Casualty Reduction Partnership, the organisation has been leading the charge at developing and delivering innovative road safety operations. Most recently, Operation Tramline has been launched, it equips police forces with a heavy goods vehicle which enables them to carry out patrols of roads throughout Wales. The vehicle gives officers a different perspective, enabling them to better detect dangerous driving. The driving behaviour being targeted include:

n Dangerous driving in commercial vehicles, such as HGV n Texting, using mobile devices or streaming while driving n Seat belt offences n Dangerous/careless driving

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Inspector Steve Davies, from South Wales Police’s Specialist Operations department, and Operation Tramline coordinator said: “Operation Tramline enables us to patrol the motorway and main trunk roads across Wales in a way not normally available. The HGV has been fitted with wide-angle cameras to capture unsafe driving behaviour and an unrestricted speed limiter and flashing lights have been installed for use by police forces in an emergency. “The cabs allow us to film evidence of unsafe driving behaviour. Drivers are then pulled over by police cars following behind.” Teresa Ciano, Partnership

Manager for GoSafe said: “Road Safety is a priority for the police, highways authorities and GoSafe in Wales and that’s why we’re working collaboratively to tackle and change poor driving behaviour. “Operation Tramline will be a welcome addition, helping to raise awareness of drivers’ responsibilities and improving road safety.” Operation Tramline isn’t the only operation launched

through the partnership, 2017 saw the launch of Operation Snap which enables road users and members of the community to use digital recording devices to capture dangerous driving and submit their footage to police forces across Wales. Since November 2017 over 70 drivers have received formal warnings and 118 drivers receiving notices of intended prosecution.

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DYFODOL BREAKS GROUND... It’s now two years since the ground-breaking offender intervention service Dyfodol was commissioned and launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner. Dyfodol is a consortium of organisations which work together to deliver quality health and support with partnership focused offender management and reduce criminal activity. Since it was established Dyfodol has supported thousands of people with identified vulnerabilities, such as drug and alcohol dependency.

DYFODOL FACTS & FIGURES 115 staff, including doctors, nurses and case managers working in the custody suites, courts, prisons and within the community across South Wales. Live caseload of 650-750 people at any one time. 32,123 arrivals in the four South Wales Police custody suites in 2017/18, Dyfodol staff engaged with 57% - or 18,633 - of these 24,745 separate interventions recorded in the four police custody suites across South Wales by Dyfodol staff in 2017/18.

1,722 recorded community case closures in the Dyfodol project in South Wales in 2017/18 - an average of 143.5 per month. 9,000 prisoner assessments in prisons across Wales and in HMP Eastwood Park in 2017/18. 500 – 550 individuals prescribed substitute medication at any one time 2017/18 (mostly methadone and subutex/suboxone) by Dyfodol clinical teams. Delivery of the treatment and support elements of mandated court treatment orders, such as drug rehabilitation requirements Operates a seven days a week, 365 days a year service in police custody and a flexible service, including some weekend and evening work, in the community. To find out more about Dyfodol contact: Gareth Hopkins Gareth.Hopkins@south-wales.pnn.police.uk

SUPPORTING OUR COLLEAGUES IN THE WAKE OF TRAGEDY

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South Wales Police officers and staff who aided the recovery operation following the tragic house fire in Powys have been praised. Six members of the same family died in the farmhouse fire in Llangammarch Wells in October, and their bodies were trapped when the building collapsed. Dyfed-Powys Police requested disaster victim identification (DVI) mutual aid from South Wales and Gwent to assist with the recovery operation. The ICT department also provided a special laptop for officers at the scene – designed to be shared among a number of users so they could all access force systems. Scene evidence recovery manager Insp Rob Gwynne-Thomas said the deployment was one of his most challenging, adding: "An extensive DVI footprint was constructed to support the operation which included the loan of a mechanical sieve from the Metropolitan Police and the construction of SWP’s mobile mortuary on site. "I am extremely proud of all the officers from all three forces who have worked together tirelessly in very poor and demanding conditions. They have endured freezing temperatures, snow, high winds and driving rain. "The three DVI teams hand-searched over 1,000 bags of debris and ash. They conducted their duties with the utmost respect and professionalism and each of the forces involved can be extremely proud of their officers."

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Children across South Wales have taken part in our art competition for youngsters, Young @ Art – before two winners were eventually chosen by Chief Constable Matt Jukes. The winners were Evie Sing, aged eight, from Ysgol Pen-y-Garth in Penarth, and Marie Faulkner, aged 12, from Cardinal Newman School in Rhydyfelin. The winners have been invited to HQ with some of their classmates and we also have plans to use some of entries on social media and for other police purposes, including marketing. There are also plans in place to display the entries from the two winners and the two runners up – who are both from Lakeside Primary School in Cardiff – in a special display in the Chief’s office. Mr Jukes said: “I had a great time seeing your designs. I was really impressed with the quality and wanted to say thank you to everyone who took the time to send in an entry.”

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YOUTH TRUST BRINGS POSITIVE BEAT TO THE STREETS OF GABALFA Around 20 young people aged 10-15 from Cardiff are now a step closer to reaching their full potential thanks to a cash boost of £3,000 from South Wales Police Youth Trust. Local neighbourhood policing team members PCSO Andy Evans and PC Stuart Styles sought the assistance of local organisation Ministry of Life to deliver diversionary activities to combat the rise in antisocial behaviour. Ministry of Life have regularly delivered workshops to young people in the Splott, Tremorfa, Adamsdown and Roath areas for the past four years. The programme of activity delivered eight weeks of creative music

workshops, each tailored to a specific creative subject: Rapping, singing, beat boxing, DJ’ing, recording/production, events management, graphic/logo design and music video production. To add value to the workshops professional people from the arts industry were invited to deliver hour-long activity within each session. Rowan Edwards the project’s co-ordinator said: “We were delighted to receive funding from the South Wales Police Youth Trust as it helped us

give local young people a safe place to go and be inspired by each other and the mentors.” The South Wales Police Youth Trust was set up in 2009 and aims to support projects and organisations that divert young people

away from crime and antisocial behaviour. If you are aware of a local project that could benefit from some financial assistance email swpyouthtrust@southwales.pnn.police.uk for further information.

FEATURE UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN OUR COMMUNITIES Sexual harassment is a key priority for the force. We have a long standing commitment to supporting victims and take action against perpetrators. International Women’s’ Day 2018 saw Chief Constable Matt Jukes announce a programme of work to find out more about this issue.

harassment means, we are asking members of our communities to share their views enabling us to adapt our approach and take action.”

Chief Constable Jukes said: “Looking at events throughout Hollywood and political life, sexual harassment is something that takes place throughout society. Protecting and supporting individuals’ rights to live fear free is a key priority for the force. To enable us to have a better understanding what sexual

Sexual harassment is always unwanted, it can happen to anyone, at any time, by working with our partners and communities we can improve our response and support those affected. To help improve our understanding and our ability to deal with this issue we asked our communities to

complete a short survey. Around one in three respondents stated they have experienced sexual harassment, with a large proportion of respondents being women. South Wales Police is committed to understanding more about sexual harassment, build awareness and take action when crimes are reported. SOUTH WALES POLICE MAGAZINE

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SETTING OUT OUR PRIORITIES The South Wales Police and Crime Panel agreed to a seven per cent increase in the police precept and also approved a refresh to the joint Police and Crime Plan. The rise to the precept equates to an extra £15.45 per year (or 33p a week) for a band D household and will help to protect vulnerable people, whilst also helping to maintain our commitment to neighbourhood policing. Police and Crime Commissioner, Alun Michael said: “The increase is essential to help maintain the service, while allowing us to protect vulnerable people and continue to invest in the future of policing in South Wales. Even with this new level of precept we will have to make savings - that is cut spending - by £3.5m in the coming year while tackling significant growth in demand and preventing crime through early intervention and prompt, positive action. “We have made tough decisions year after year in relation to how we deliver our services. If Home Office ministers want to see increased efficiency and constant improvement, South Wales is the place to come, even with the 7% increase in the police precept, South Wales Police remains the best value for money police force in terms of the cost to council tax payers in Wales.”

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Following its approval by the Police and Crime Panel, a refreshed Police and Crime Plan is now in circulation, reflecting the change to our Chief Constable and updated achievements. Despite these changes, the plan remains focussed on the same six priority areas: 1.

We will reduce and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour to keep people safe and confident in their homes and communities

2. We will engage with, involve and inform our communities, working with partners in local government, health, fire and Welsh Government to build resilience 3. We will work to protect the most vulnerable in our communities, understanding causes and taking prompt positive action as issues arise

4. We will work to make the Local Criminal Justice System the most effective it can be to meet the needs of victims and reduce reoffending 5. We will make our contribution to the strategic policing requirement and successfully police major events 6. We will spend your money wisely and support our people to provide the best possible policing in your community Copies of the plan are now in stations across the force area, digital formats are available on Bob, with external promotion across social media accounts, as well as the Commissioner website.

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MASTER MIND In the chair today, we have Chief Superintendent Dorian Lloyd, who is 47 years old, married with two children and lives in Penarth. He has served 27 years with South Wales Police and his specialist subject is the Professional Standards Department. What is the main objective of the Professional Standards Department? We work closely with colleagues to maintain and improve professional standards and ethical behaviour throughout South Wales Police; to deal with complaints of dissatisfaction from the public and internal allegations of misconduct. We strive to put things right where they have gone wrong, to identify and share meaningful organisational learning and to maintain public confidence in the police service as a whole. What is the role of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and how does that link in with PSDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s objectives? The Police (Conduct) Regulations came into effect in November 2012, with the underlying principle of ensuring the procedures of dealing with misconduct and performance issues should follow a fair, open and proportionate process. The regulations are intended to encourage a culture of learning and development and to seek to maintain public confidence in the police. All PSD investigations are governed by the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2012, but have an additional layer of scrutiny through the IOPCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s intrusive supervision of how these regulations are applied.

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The IOPC have a mandatory referral mechanism for complaint and conduct allegations which PSD must comply with, which may result in the IOPC making a determination to assume ownership of the investigation as an Independent Investigation, or to intrusively Manage or Supervise PSD’s undertaking of the investigative process. Please list the teams within the department? PSD comprises of the main PSD investigation team, which investigates the most serious complaints of dissatisfaction from the public and internal misconduct allegations. The Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) focus purely upon the most rare but serious allegations against staff, whereby criminality or corruption is suspected. Finally, the Force Vetting Unit which sits within PSD manages the entire vetting process for the force, a significant task when considering the number of staff employed and sensitive specialist functions undertaken.

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What type of investigations do the Anti-Corruption Unit undertake ? The ACU is a proactive department, which works like any other criminal investigative function within the organisation, other than investigating serious allegations of corruption and general criminality within the police service. It is a sad reality that the team are extremely busy, dealing with all manner of referrals from colleagues within SWP, external police forces, IOPC and through agencies such as Crimestoppers, National Crime Agency and fraud and financial services. Due to the highest levels of integrity that is necessary for our service to function with legitimacy and public support, all such referrals must be thoroughly investigated, even when intelligence may be vague or imprecise. The ACU’s role is to keep the organisation and its members safe and free from risk from those involved in criminality or corruption in all its forms. How does the Force Vetting work? The vetting process exists to minimise security threats to police forces and their assets, and our Force

Vetting Unit follows the national guidelines adopted by all forces within the UK and as such, are governed by the Vetting Code of Practice. The unit has previously received some focus around perceived delays, however, we are one of the highest performing units within England and Wales, with 99.7% of all staff within SWP now vetted to national standards. This is a significant improvement from 2015, when only 40% of the force had vetting clearance, which presented a potential security threat within many aspects of the service. How many public complaints does the PSD manage annually? Over the past two years, public complaints against SWP have declined significantly, from a figure of over 1200 annually to 787 last year. Within those figures, we have seen a reduction of 76% in allegations recorded for oppressive conduct, 64% reduction in respect of breach of PACE, and complaints of incivility are also down by 36%. Impressively, we now have the lowest number of

complaints per employee in England and Wales, and should be very proud of being number one nationally within this category of the complaints performance table recently published by the IOPC. What is important to you as Head of PSD? My greatest concern is the health and wellbeing of all staff throughout the organisation, whilst being cognisant of our responsibilities to the public and partners. My direction to all staff within PSD is clear, being to provide proportionate, ethical and timely investigations, whilst seeking learning opportunities at every given stage. Outcomes of our investigations are often difficult to influence, as our severity assessments are based upon the evidence gathered, in line with the Police (Conduct) Regulations and the IOPC statutory guidance. We do however seek every opportunity for a pragmatic, learning outcome rather than punitive outcome which understandably, cause the greatest concern to colleagues. I am acutely aware that being investigated by PSD can be hugely stressful, and we work hard through our own performance frameworks and close working with partners such as the IOPC, to resolve such matters fairly and at the earliest opportunity. Our list of suspended and restricted staff is the lowest in our history, and these decisions are only taken under exceptional circumstances and when absolutely necessary. Which professional standards campaign has had the greatest impact in the last two years? Our Data Protection campaign has been hugely successful. Just a couple of years ago we were continuously saddened and frustrated by the high number of colleagues subject to misconduct hearings, through accessing data without a policing purpose. At its worst, an employee would be dismissed on average every 12 weeks for breaching the Data Protection Act. Today we deal with very few referrals of this kind and have seen a real cultural change in the sensitive and responsible manner by which data is now being accessed. We have not seen a single dismissal under such circumstances for the past 18 months which really is a fantastic news story.

What is the biggest misconception about the professional standards department? That our interest is only in the negative and finding fault. This could not be further from the truth. I accept that PSD is perceived in this way by many, but having been the head of the department for the past three years, I can categorically state that this is not the case. There is nothing more upsetting for staff within PSD to see a friend or colleague in professional jeopardy or going through a difficult PSD or IOPC investigation. A large proportion of our efforts are in working to protect colleagues, to intervene early and to prevent individuals from making mistakes from which they cannot recover. Much of what PSD does in the way of protecting the organisation, due to the sensitive nature of the cases we deal with, can never be shared, but we have a real ethos of protecting and supporting colleagues at every given opportunity, yet being ethical and fulfilling our own obligations at the same time. What’s next for professional standards? Looking ahead, we are acutely aware of the toll that PSD and IOPC investigations take on colleagues, and are passionate to do more to positively impact upon the health and wellbeing of staff, building on our performance gains over recent years so that investigations are concluded as swiftly as possible. Our current performance is 88 days to complete all investigations, a reduction of over 200 days in recent years and which has placed us as one of the top 10 performing forces nationally. There are some significant changes on the horizon with the Police and Crime Act, which will impact the legislation which governs complaints and conduct investigations. Broadly speaking, it will give us far more latitude to recognise and deal with matters as learning and improvement opportunities, rather misconduct. This is hugely important for us all, and a refreshing change in direction which will allow is to truly learn from our experiences when the opportunity arises, rather than delivering what many would consider as negative, punitive outcomes.

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The South Wales Police Heritage Centre, based at Headquarters in Bridgend, has reopened its doors to members of the public. The Heritage Centre, or Museum as it was formerly known, previously proved to be a real favourite with visitors of all ages, but, sadly had to close while the development work on the Headquarters site was ongoing. Deputy Chief Constable, Richard Lewis said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those who have had the opportunity to visit our museum before, will already be aware of the fascinating collection it holds, and how those items help us create a better understanding of the organisation and to tell the stories of its heritage throughout the decades. A history and heritage we are proud to share with our communities.

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“It is in the telling of those stories that we hope to bring the history of policing in South Wales back to life. “South Wales Police has a fascinating history going back over many years, which includes the story of how our predecessor forces came together, creating the force we are today. “When visiting the Heritage Centre, the thing that always strikes me most is the sense of just how much things have changed in a relatively short space of time even since I first joined the force. That is particularly true when you compare the technology we are using today to that we were using only a few years ago. Keeping that record of who we are and where we’ve been, is extremely important to us as it not only provides an opportunity for us to learn about those who came before us, but also to showcase and celebrate just how far we’ve come as an organisation.

“You will not have to look very far before you find some truly astonishing examples of leadership, loyalty, selflessness and bravery. The remarkable stories of the WW1 policemen, who gave their lives for their country are a perfect example.”

What can you expect? Our galleries contain a range of artefacts, including police equipment and uniforms from years gone by, together with items like handcuffs, radios and 19th Century decorated truncheons. You can discover the tough duties of police officers in World War I, and see some of the weapons recovered by police officers during their daily duties. There is also a Charge Room to book people into custody, as well as a cell for any of our law-breaking guests!

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Ideas

The arrival of Chief Constable Matt Jukes saw the launch of the ‘100 Things 100 Days’ project to enable staff to raise issues they would wish to change or improve within the organisation. Ideas were categorised into key themes such as operational, bureaucracy, communications, training and development, health and wellbeing - and the team were overwhelmed by the positive response across the force. Over 780 ideas were received within a 30-day period, all of which were assessed by subject experts and independent representatives to ensure each idea was robustly reviewed and fair consideration given to making it happen. Following a final interactive summit on the 28th March, chaired by Deputy Chief Constable Lewis and attended by a cross section of the force, the

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final 100 ideas were agreed and were published on Bob. As each idea comes to fruition, it will be ticked off the done-o-meter. A large number of suggestions were already in place and communication is planned to signpost staff to further information. Ideas submitted that were agreed to be feasible but will take longer than 100 days are now being allocated to leads for progression. Everyone who has submitted an idea will receive an email to explain the outcome of their suggestion and what happens next. Mr Jukes said: “I wanted to take the opportunity to thank those of you who

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submitted an idea for 100 things, 100 days. We received an impressive 783 ideas. Ideas range from CCTV Collection Solutions to Protected Wellbeing Time. “From the list of suggestions submitted, there were two clear categories that proved to be most popular and which accounted for almost 50% - operational and health and wellbeing. “Don't forget that this is only the first phase of 100

Things, and we will be asking for more of your ideas in due course. There's plenty still to do, but we hope the changes that have already been made will make life that bit easier for you.” You can review the progress of each of the final 100 Things on the front page of Bob, where you will also find further information about the individual idea and who the person responsible for implementing the idea is.

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Lessons

Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael brought together local partners to focus on how to protect the most vulnerable in our communities. Mr Michael and his team hosted a ‘Tackling Vulnerability Together’ conference in the Vale Hotel & Resort.

included the Commissioner, Chief Constable Matt Jukes, Tudor Thomas (formerly South Wales Police, now NCA) and Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe.

The event was part of a commitment made Speaking about the event, following the Independent Alun Michael said: Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) report into the Ian “Protecting the most Watkins investigation and vulnerable people in our focussed on understanding communities is a top how collaborative priority for South Wales endeavours can protect Police. those most at risk from “The Chief Constable and I exploitation and harm, to share the commitment to facilitate even greater this area of policing and partnership working moving have made considerable forward, and to learn investment to ensure we lessons from the past. have teams of specialist Speakers at the event officers to protect young

people and investigate this type of crime thoroughly and professionally. “This learning event brought together professionals to allow them to gain a full understanding of how

collaborative endeavours can protect those most at risk from harm, to facilitate even greater partnership working between us moving forward, and to learn lessons from the past.”

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BBC’s Biggest Weekend was a 30,000 sell out on each day at Singleton Park in Swansea on May 26th and 27th. Headline acts included Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith and Florence and the Machine. As well as bringing many visitors to the ticketed event thousands visited Swansea to enjoy the atmosphere. At the same time Cardiff welcomed the arrival of the competing yachts in the Volvo Ocean Challenge – one of the world’s toughest sporting challenges. They sailed into Cardiff Bay after the trans-Atlantic leg from Newport, Rhode Island and stop-over in the city for two weeks at a specially built event village, carrying out repairs and taking part in local sailing events in the Bay and the Bristol Channel.

THROUGHOUT MAY AND JUNE SOUTH WALES PLAYED HOST TO A NUMBER OF HIGH PROFILE PUBLIC EVENTS WHICH SAW HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF VISITORS COMING TO THE AREA – MANY FOR THE FIRST TIME.

Also during this fortnight of highprofile events, Beyonce and Jay-Z will perform to a sell-out Principality Stadium and the Stereophonics again filled the Cardiff City Stadium.

“Spanning the two-week operation is the Volvo Ocean Challenge, the world’s premier offshore race, arriving in Cardiff on the weekend of 26th and 27th May.

To deal with this peak in demand an over-arching operation – Operation Crimson Atlas - was set up under the command of Chief Superintendent Stuart Parfitt. He said: “Late May to the middle of June represented a busy time for the force and the aim of the operation was to bring together the policing of these events under a single command structure.

“Also during this period, we have BBC Music’s The Biggest Weekend in Swansea, Beyonce at the Principality Stadium and various other music and military events.

“Preparation for these events has been thorough and I am confident that we will once again showcase the professional way in which we police major events in South Wales.

“On June 10th, Cardiff hosts a march to celebrate the centenary of the suffragette movement which could attract up to 30,000 people. South Wales Police will obviously have an important role to play, alongside our partner agencies, to ensure this event is held safely with minimum disruption to the city.”

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GDPR

What You Need to Know From 25th May 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) replaced the Data Protection ACT (DPA)

will not only help to ensure we are fully aware of what information we hold and why, it will also ensure that this information is held securely, maintained accurately, available when necessary and used appropriately.

Many of the GDPRs main principals are the same as those in the current DPA, so much of what we do and the way we do it will remain the same.

Data Protection Impact Assessments

However there are changes and enhancements to the legislation so there will be a requirement to do some things for the first time, and some things differently.

DPIAs help organisations Identify, Assess and Mitigate/minimise privacy risks within data processing activities. They are particularly relevant when a new data processing process, project, system or technology is being introduced.

The Information Management Team based at Headquarters continues to work with colleagues across the force to ensure the changes are made and adopted where necessary. Next to our staff, the information we hold is one of our biggest assets so it’s important that it is carefully monitored and looked after.

So if you’ve been nominated as the lead for a new force project for example, you’re going to need to complete one of these. You can find out all you need to know about DPIAs on the Information Management Intranet page.

Here’s what you need to know:

Information Asset Registers An audit of all of our information assets, or systems which hold personal data, is currently being carried out. This audit

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Subject Access Requests From 25th May there is no longer be a fee for the majority of subject access requests we receive as a force and that probably means that we are going to get more of them. More information can be found on BOB.

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Breach Reporting A personal data breach is defined by the Information Commissioners Office as “any breach of security or loss of integrity that has significant impact on a trust service provided or on the personal data maintained therein” If a breach occurs then it must be reported to the ICO as soon as possible or within 24 hours if it’s serious. To help you report a data breach a reporting tool has been created on Bob’s Homepage which contains clear guidance on how to identify a breach.

What happens if we get it wrong? If forces fail to comply with the new legislation there’s not only the potential for significant reputational loss, but the Information Commissioner may also impose fines much larger than the previous £500,000 limit.

The maximum amount is 20 million euros (£17million) or 4% of turnover. ACC Jonathan Edwards told Billboard: “You’ll receive lots of information from the force on GDPR not only in the run up to the 25th, but also in the months that follow. I’d therefore like to personally encourage you all to take the time to familiarise yourselves with the guidance we’ll be issuing and to raise or report any concerns you may have. While we know we are in a good position as a force, we also know that there’s improvements that can and should be made. With your feedback, we’ll make sure we continue to do the right thing both for the force and the communities we serve.” For further information relating to GDPR, please contact one of the following extension numbers: 26668, 26670, 26675, 26673.

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WELSH LANGUAGE STANDARDS: ONE YEAR ON As you know it’s now a year since our Welsh Language Standards were introduced. The purpose of the Welsh Language Standards is to increase and normalise the use of the Welsh language so that Welsh speakers can use Welsh in all walks of life including their interactions with the police.

Fel y gwyddoch erbyn hyn ers 30 Mawrth 2017 mae’n ofynnol i Heddlu De Cymru gydymffurfio â Safonau Iaith newydd.

The standards apply to everyone employed by South Wales Police no matter your Welsh language ability or competency. Adhering to these standards is a legal requirement and something which every officer and member of staff should be doing.

Diben Safonau'r Gymraeg yw cynyddu a normaleiddio'r defnydd o'r iaith Gymraeg fel y gall siaradwyr Cymraeg ddefnyddio'r iaith ym mhob rhan o'u bywydau.

A comprehensive list of our standards is available on the Welsh section of Bob as well as support and guidance.

Mae'r safonau yn gymwys i bawb a gyflogir gan Heddlu De Cymru be bynnag yw eu gallu neu cymhwysedd yn y Gymraeg.

A shortened checklist of the basic requirements is as follows. Ensure:

Sa ydych wedi gwneud yn eisioes sicrhewch:

n Your electronic signature and out of office messages are bilingual

n Bod eich gallu Cymraeg wedi ei nodi yn gywir ar FIRMS

n Your Welsh language ability is up to date on FIRMS

n All correspondence you receive in Welsh is

answered in Welsh

n Any external calls received are answered bi-lingually

n Any printed materials for public consumption (leaflets, posters, etc) are bilingual

If you have any questions please refer them to: Adam Green (Corporate Development)  70572.  Adam.Green@south-wales.pnn.police.uk

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n Bod eich llofnod electronig a neges ‘allan o’r swyddfa’ yn ddwyieithog n Bod unrhyw lythyr neu ebost a dderbynnir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei ateb yn Gymraeg n Bod unrhyw alwad ffon allanol yn cael ei ateb yn ddwyieuthog Er mwyn helpu a chefnogi staff a swyddogion mae safle Safonau'r Gymraeg ar gael ar Bob. Cyfeiriwch unrhyw ymholiadau at Adam Green (Datblygu Corfforaethol)  70572.  Adam.Green@south-wales.pnn.police.uk

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Interactive ethical dilemma dilemma is is launched... launched...

A new interactive ethical dilemma scenario has been developed by Learning Development Services (LDS). The scenario, which involves a night out with colleagues, is designed to try and make the ethical dilemma discussions more realistic and can be used as part of a group discussions. It is the first time this type of scenario based learning has been used and it’s interactive ability means there are a number of possible outcomes, which are dependent on the choices made. Inspector Alex Chadd said: “We have taken a collaborative approach in its development, going through testing and taking on suggestions made to us by staff and staff associations alike. “It’s a set of circumstances that hopefully people can relate to and

some of the considerations that people will be going through as they come make their own decisions about what’s the right thing to do. “It’s not designed to be have a binary solution, and the pathways will illustrate some possible solutions that reflect our corporate values.” Adam Reeves, Technology Enhanced Learning Officer, said: “There are no right or wrong outcomes, however, some of the outcomes are certainly more desirable than others! This is the first time scenario based learning has been utilised in the force and we are pleasantly surprised with the amount of positive feedback it has generated.”

ACC Jon Edwards, who chairs the Internal Ethics Group, said: “We recognise that every day this job requires us to make difficult decisions and having the Code of Ethics as a framework against which we can make those decisions allows us to ensure that we can uphold our values. “Police behaviour, whether on or off duty, affects public confidence in the police service, we must ensure that everyone in policing feels able to always do the right thing and is confident to challenge colleagues irrespective of their rank, role or position. “I would encourage all teams to set aside some time to undertake this new package and have active discussions about the Code of Ethics.” There is also a series of videos on the Code of Ethics page on Bob which can be found under priorities.

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INTRODUCING THREE NEW PC ENTRY ROUTES In February 2016, the College of Policing initially proposed introducing a Policing Educational Qualifications Framework (PEQF). The PEQF presents a “This route will become standardised national available for candidates to framework that sets apply to join us as a police minimum education constable from June this qualification levels by rank year. or level of practice, intended “We will also introduce a to raise education standards Degree Holder Entry and establish the Programme. This is a twofoundations of policing as a year course where profession. candidates who have This new framework will already achieved a degree involve a complex will work toward achieving a “As you might imagine, there with the answers to lots of programme of changes, Graduate Certificate in is still a lot of detail to get frequently asked questions. starting with the Professional Policing through, but I am hopeful “We will also continue to introduction of new Practice, while also we will be able to tell you publish updates on the standard entry routes for receiving on-the-job more very soon. In the progress we make and to police constables. training. This route will also meantime, you will find all answer any further be available to candidates All Wales project lead, ACC of the background questions or concerns you to apply from June. Jonathan Edwards said: information you need on may have.” “In time, some Higher the College’s website, along “The College of Policing has Education Institutions may introduced three new entry also offer a Degree in routes for standard entry into the police service at the Professional Policing. On completion, students will be rank of constable. qualified to apply to their Will applicants still need a CKP to apply? “Here in Wales, the four force of choice. forces have decided to work The new entry routes will replace the current CKP together to introduce these “As a collective we are requirement. However, if a candidate should hold a CKP making excellent progress. changes. qualification but does not possess a Degree qualification, In fact, we are likely to be “At the moment, our priority this will be considered as part of their application for the amongst the first in the is to establish a Welsh, PC Degree Apprenticeship. country to go-live, with the nationally approved, Police To be eligible to apply via this route, the candidate must first degree apprentices set Constable Degree possess a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). The CKP to join certain forces as Apprenticeship or PCDA. is a Level 3 qualification. early as March 2019.

USEFUL INFORMATION:

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REMEMBERING A FALLEN HERO The life of Police Constable and Welsh Guardsman, William Jones Thomas, who died during the First World War, was commemorated at St Edeyrn’s Church, Cardiff where he is buried. William, who was born in February 1888, was the son of John and Ann Thomas of Pantglas Farm in Llanedeyrn. In November 1907 William, aged 19, joined the Cardiff City Police where he served until February 1911 when he resigned, returning to work on the family farm. Then, in January 1914, he once again became a policeman, this time serving with the Glamorgan Constabulary. Following the outbreak of war, William left the police to enlist in the army in May 1915 becoming Private 1333 in the 1st Battalion, Welsh Guards.

At the time of enlistment, he was stationed as a constable in Porthcawl and was one of five policemen to do so. Only two of them would survive the war. William went to France with his regiment in August 1915 and served with it on the Western Front. He was wounded in action in October 1915 but was able to resume duty. As a result of his service in the trenches he fell ill in February 1917 and was evacuated to England by hospital ship. Sadly, he died at a London hospital on 13th April 1917, aged 29. A contemporary newspaper report published at the time described him as: “..an all-round athlete, and….a boxer of more than average ability” He was accorded full military honours at his funeral.

Mr Gareth Madge OBE, of the South Wales Police Heritage Centre said: “William’s name appears on the Glamorgan Police War Memorial which stands today at South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend. Each November at our Remembrance Service we remember him, and others from the police forces of South Wales who died serving their country. It’s the least that we can do.” Police Community Support Officer Sharon Bush, who is also William’s great, great grandniece said: “I, along with my family are extremely grateful to Captain Lyndon Davies of the Army Reserve and Welsh Guards Association, in addition to South Wales Police and the Welsh Guards for arranging the service in William’s memory. The project established by South Wales Police to remember the policemen of its predecessor forces has ensured the stories of all those who paid the ultimate price for their service are not forgotten.”

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SPORTS & SOCIAL

SWIMMING AND WATER POLO TEAMS MAKE A SPLASH Police Sport UK Championships for swimming and water polo bring together the best police forces have to offer across the UK. The event brings together officers, staff and associated members to compete in swim and water polo events. The South Wales Police team made up of 10 swimmer and one water polo player, made their way to the Wave Tree Aquatic Centre, Liverpool. Team Members: Stuart Bryant (Captain) Alyson Fry (Vice Captain) Chris Jones (Swimming) Adam Wardle (Swimming) Menna Gibbins (Swimming) Gareth Morgan (Swimming) Nick Jenkins (Swimming) John Williams (Swimming)

Adam Johnson (Swimming) Chris Bluck (Swimming) Jon Edwards (Water Polo) Over the course of the event South Wales Police achieved: Overall Category: 3 X 1st place; 2 X 2nd place; 2 x 3rd place Age Group Category: 4 x 1st place; 3 x 2nd place; 1 x 3rd place Stuart Bryant, team captain said: “I was impressed by the professionalism and performance by the team in this competition. Many of the team were attending a Police Sport UK event for the first time, the team have

showed that they are willing and capable of pushing themselves beyond their known levels performance to represent South Wales Police. What this weekend showed me is that Police

Sport South Wales Swimming Team has national level talent but also can bring together people from different backgrounds and abilities.”

HALF MARATHON SUCCESS FOR #TEAMRHONDDA A team from Northern BCU have done their second half marathon and won the fastest Corporate Team. This time last year many members of #Teamrhondda hadn’t ever run before and now they have achieved the fastest team in the Llanelli Half Marathon. Sergeant Jonathan Duckham said: “It has been an amazing journey so far for #Teamrhondda. As a team we have gone from not running at all to completing our second half marathon. “Our coach Richard Gardiner ran with us this time and he came 4th overall, we are very grateful that he takes time out of his gruelling training schedule to share his experience with us. The majority of the team got PBs and we continue to all grow as runners and a team.

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“We are keen that #Teamrhondda doesn’t stop here. I am leading the coach to 5km to encourage anyone who feels they cannot run that they can. If you look at our members the majority of us hadn’t done a half marathon before and people have made significant life changes including losing considerable amounts of weight. It goes to show that anyone can run and reap the benefits from it. “If anyone is interested in joining us then please contact me – it would be great for #Teamrhondda to grow into #TeamSWP.”

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@CCMattJukes

HONOURED TODAY TO SPEAK AT FUNERAL OF CARL ELLIOTT. A LIFE WELL LIVED, IN PUBLIC SERVICE BUT TOO SHORT - CARL SERVED SOUTH WALES PROUDLY AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE AND AS A MEMBER OF POLICE STAFF. HUGE ATTENDANCE REFLECTS HOW MUCH HE'LL BE MISSED BUT ALSO THE LIVES HE TOUCHED.

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