Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Constable Ifan Charles issues statement

As Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood delivers a statement in the Commons on sweeping police reforms, Dyfed-Powys Police Chief Constable Ifan Charles issues following statement:

Chief Constable Ifan Charles said:

“Police leaders are united in calling for bold and ambitious reform which delivers a world class service for our communities, officers, staff and volunteers.

"The priority for policing is and will always be victims of crime, and the services and support we provide to victims and the communities we serve. In that sense, it is business as usual for now.

"Crime is changing, technology is evolving, and we need to be set up in the best possible way to tackle crime in the modern world, relentlessly focused on good quality neighbourhood policing alongside national threats.

“I am committed to doing my utmost to ensure any changes to policing are right for the people of Dyfed and Powys, and together with my fellow Chief Constables in Wales, ensuring we deliver the best possible service to Welsh communities."