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THE LOCAL police force has welcomed the findings of the first PEEL Assessment. In all of the six areas graded by Her Majesty’s Inspectorates of Constabulary this year, Dyfed Powys Police has been graded as ‘Good’. A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson told The Herald: “The fact that we are one of only 24 forces that were graded ‘Good’ at investigating crime, in dealing with the most prolific offenders through a joined-up approach with our partners, and tackling the offenders causing the greatest risk to the public.

“We are also pleased that the assessment recognises that we are ‘Good’ at reducing and preventing crime, tackling anti-social behaviour, and efficiently carrying out our responsibilities. It recognises that we have continued to make ‘Good’ progress in managing the reduction to budgets while maintaining a good level of service to our public, and that we remain committed to sending an officer to every crime.

“Tackling anti-social behaviour and providing support to victims has been a priority for us for some time, and there is a strong drive to provide a victim-centred service. The report confirms we are focussed on understanding and managing the risk to victims of anti-social behaviour, and are good at ensuring they get the service they need from us and our partners.

“Although there are some concerns highlighted about our approach to domestic abuse, it also recognises that we have made good progress and that the public can be confident that we are committed to providing a good response and taking robust action against perpetrators, with good standards of investigation.

“The public of Dyfed Powys Police can be reassured that where the HMIC has identified areas for improvement, work is on-going to address these and progress will be monitored.” “Dyfed-Powys Police is alive to the fact that we must be agile and innovative in respect of investigating rapidly changing criminality, and has already started implementing plans to meet current and future digital and cyber challenges.

The force is one of the first in the country to form a Digital Communication and Cyber Crime Unit -the unit has specialist trained staff and the force has already started to deliver digital communication and cyber-crime training courses to non – specialist staff. The force is working as a pilot force with Getsafe Online to deliver crime prevention advice to schools, businesses and other community groups.

HMIC has carried out a new annual programme of all-force inspections. According to the government, the inspections provide accessible, annual independent assessments of the performance of police forces. They will make it possible to see from a small number of easy-to-understand categories of police activity and assessment, how well police forces are performing.

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4 Comments

  1. tomos

    December 11, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I’m guessing this investigation didn’t bother looking into why our cops didn’t ask anyone anything or ask for any information before finding PCC, their councillors or senior managers completely innocent of anything and everything and there was no case to answer

  2. Flashbang

    December 12, 2014 at 2:13 am

    ” The force is working as a pilot force with Getsafe Online to deliver crime prevention advice to schools, businesses and other community groups.”
    Instead of getting out and doing real police work. The Pembrokeshire County Council investigation has been a complete joke. Stop patting yourselves on the back and do what you are paid to do without fear or favour. Favour being the key word.

  3. Flashbang

    December 12, 2014 at 2:50 am

    ” The force is working as a pilot force with Getsafe Online to deliver crime prevention advice to schools, businesses and other community groups.”
    Instead of getting out and doing real police work. The PCC investigation has been a complete joke. An investigation means taking statements, interviewing witnesses, seizing computer hard drives and paperwork, not just what the PCC gives you. Stop patting yourselves on the back and do what you are paid to do without fear or favour. Favour being the key word.

  4. ian

    December 12, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    I was taught to be cautious about crabs at high tide and the cost of lobster? nudge,nudge,wink,wink, funny handshake etc 🙁

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‘Most extensive’ court order issued against paedophile with Pembrokeshire links

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Predator jailed for historic child sex offences as police enforce strict post-release controls

A CONVICTED paedophile who once lived in Pembrokeshire has been jailed and handed the most extensive Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) ever issued in the Dyfed-Powys Police force area.

STEVEN LOVERIDGE, aged 60, was sentenced to six years and seven months at Swansea Crown Court in May after admitting to a string of sexual offences involving young children, some dating back as far as 2007.

The Herald understands that some of Loveridge’s offending took place while he was living in West Wales, including during a period he spent residing in Pembrokeshire. Police have not confirmed specific locations, but the scale and historic nature of the abuse prompted a far-reaching investigation across multiple counties.

Following his conviction, Dyfed-Powys Police applied for an SHPO so extensive it has shocked even seasoned officers. The order contains 20 separate and highly specific prohibitions designed to protect the public both during and after Loveridge’s release from prison.

Lowri, a spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police’s Legal Services team, said: “In most cases, a Sexual Harm Prevention Order will contain two or three tailored conditions. Loveridge’s case was far from typical.

“The final order includes twenty distinct and targeted prohibitions. It reflects the extreme risk he poses to children and the importance of ensuring community safety.”

The SHPO legally binds Loveridge to a set of strict restrictions which will be enforced after his release from prison. These could include limits on internet access, contact with children, travel, and the use of certain technology — although the full details of the order have not been made public.

The force said the measures are part of a wider toolkit to monitor high-risk offenders and prevent reoffending.

Police confirmed that the complexity of the case, combined with the severity of the offences, led to what they have called a “ground-breaking” order, believed to be the most comprehensive ever imposed in the Dyfed-Powys region.

Loveridge will remain on the sex offenders register for life.

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Puffin found 110 miles inland released back into the wild in Pembrokeshire

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Rare rescue sees seabird named Oona nursed back to health after landing in Herefordshire garden

A PUFFIN that somehow found its way more than 100 miles inland has been returned to the sea in Pembrokeshire after being rescued in a Herefordshire garden.

The bird, affectionately named Oona after a children’s book character, was discovered in June in the landlocked county — some 110 miles from the coast — and taken to Vets for Pets in Hereford. At just 218g, around half the normal weight for an adult puffin, she was underweight but otherwise alert.

Wildlife vet David Couper from the RSPCA provided guidance on her initial care, and once stabilised, Oona was transferred to the charity’s specialist West Hatch Wildlife Centre in Somerset. Staff there say puffin patients are extremely rare — only six have been treated at the centre in the past ten years.

Ryan Walker, Wildlife Supervisor at West Hatch, said: “Finding a puffin that far inland is extraordinary. She quickly became a bit of a star here. Our team gave her a good clean-up, helped her regain strength, and she did really well during her stay with us.”

Following her rehabilitation, which included nutritious fish meals and time in a recovery pool, Oona was returned to the sea off the coast of Pembrokeshire — home to Wales’ best-known puffin colonies, particularly on Skomer Island.

Puffins typically breed in coastal colonies, raising their chicks in burrows during spring and summer before spending the rest of the year out at sea. It’s rare for them to be found inland unless blown off course or affected by illness or exhaustion.

Oona’s story is just one of thousands seen by the RSPCA each year. In 2024, the charity took in over 10,000 wild animals across its four dedicated wildlife centres, with many found injured, orphaned or sick in people’s gardens.

The RSPCA is urging the public to act quickly if they find an animal in distress. Where safe, they should take the animal directly to a vet or consult advice on the charity’s website: www.rspca.org.uk/reportcruelty

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Youth, 19, appears in court over Tenby stabbing incident

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A YOUNG man accused of stabbing a teenager in a Tenby housing estate on Monday (July 14) has been remanded in custody after appearing before magistrates.

OLIVER DOWLING, aged 19, of Newell Hill, Tenby, appeared at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (July 17) charged with three offences — including wounding with intent, possessing a knife in a public place, and possession of cannabis.

The charges relate to a serious incident on Hafalnod estate, where Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a man was taken to hospital after being stabbed with a knife. The victim, named in court as JOSH ALLEN, is recovering from his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

Dowling faces the following charges:

Wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (contrary to section 18 of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861),

Possession of a bladed article in a public place, namely a kitchen knife, on Hafalnod estate,

Possession of a quantity of cannabis, a Class B drug.

No pleas were entered, and magistrates declined bail on the grounds that Dowling was likely to reoffend and could interfere with witnesses. He was remanded in custody ahead of a plea and trial preparation hearing at Swansea Crown Court on August 18 at 9:00am.

Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed a 20-year-old man had been arrested shortly after the incident and that no other individuals are being sought in connection with the matter.

A police spokesperson said: “There continues to be an increased police presence within the area, and if anyone has any concerns please speak to those officers.”

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