What Area Does Dyfed-Powys Police Cover?

The area served by Dyfed-Powys Police includes Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys.

How many police officers are in Dyfed-Powys?

1,145
The Dyfed–Powys region covers an area of 3,360 square miles (8,700 km²), with over 350 miles (560 km) of coastline.
Dyfed–Powys Police.

Who is Dyfed-Powys Police?

Dyfed Powys Police is the largest geographical police area in England and Wales, covering 4,188 square miles over the four counties of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We are proud to be one of the safest areas to live and work in UK, and arguably the most attractive too.

What police force covers Brecon Beacons?

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Is Dyfed-Powys in south Wales?

Dyfed (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdəvɛd]) is a preserved county in southwestern Wales.

What towns are in Dyfed?

• Amroth. Amroth is a pretty seaside village east of Saundersfoot, with panoramic views over Carmarthen Bay.
• Bosherston. The Pembrokeshire village of Bosherston is famous for the Bosherston Lakes, home to a stunning display of water lilies in early summer.
• Caldey Island.
• Cardigan.
• Cenarth.
• Laugharne.
• Newcastle Emlyn.
• Pembroke.

How big is Dyfed?

The area has over one million hectares of agricultural land, more than 350 miles of coastline, and stretches from St David’s in the west to Crickhowell in the east, and up to Welshpool and Machynlleth in the north.

What are the 4 police forces in Wales?

Wales is served by four police forces, Dyfed-Powys Police, Gwent Police, North Wales Police and South Wales Police.

Is Dyfed the same as Carmarthenshire?

The ceremonial county of Dyfed in Wales covers the historic counties of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Cardiganshire – being created in 1974.

Do you get paid as a trainee police officer?

Yes, you will be paid throughout the period that you are training and studying for your Degree Apprenticeship in Professional Policing Practice or Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice.

What police force covers Rhondda?

South Wales Police
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Are Neighbourhood watches police?

Neighbourhood Watch is not about being a hero, being nosy, becoming a vigilante or working for the police or the Council. The Watches are supported by the police and managed via the Council, but they are primarily run by local coordinators.

Do the police in Wales speak Welsh?

Whilst all of our staff can speak English, nearly a third of our staff are bilingual and speak Welsh fluently. With the support of the force, many others are learning the language or improving their skills and confidence in using it.

What area does South Wales Police cover?

around 812 square miles
South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales and although geographically small, covering around 812 square miles and equating to just 10% of the geographical area of Wales, South Wales Police provides a policing service to 1.3 million people (42% of the country’s population).

Is Powys Mid or South Wales?

Powys, county of east-central Wales, bordering England. Powys is by far the largest county in Wales.

What does Powys mean in Welsh?

Powys (countable and uncountable, plural Powyses) A principal area and preserved county of Wales, administrative headquarters Llandrindod Wells. A habitational surname from Welsh.

Is cardigan in Dyfed?

Cardigan is the second-largest town in Ceredigion. The largest town, Aberystwyth, is one of the two administrative centres; the other is Aberaeron.
Cardigan, Ceredigion.

Is Pembrokeshire in Dyfed-Powys?

The area served by Dyfed-Powys Police includes Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. We serve more than 515,000 people, which rises significantly with tourists each year. Almost half of the total resident population is aged 45 and over, and 22% are aged over 65.

Is Pembroke in Dyfed?

Pembroke Borough Council was abolished under the Local Government Act 1972, with the area becoming part of the new district of South Pembrokeshire within the county of Dyfed on 1 April 1974. A community was established to cover the area of the former borough, with its council taking the name Pembroke Town Council.

What is the largest town in Powys?

The largest towns are Newtown, Ystradgynlais, Brecon, Welshpool, Llandrindod Wells and Knighton.

How do you pronounce Dyfed Powys?

Break ‘Dyfed’ down into sounds: [DUV] + [UHD] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
Below is the UK transcription for ‘Dyfed’:

1. Modern IPA: də́vəd.
2. Traditional IPA: ˈdʌvəd.
3. 2 syllables: “DUV” + “uhd”