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What are the four police forces in Wales?
There are four Police Forces in Wales:
- Dyfed-Powys Police: Chief Constable Richard Lewis.
- Gwent Police: Chief Constable Pam Kelly.
- North Wales Police: Chief Constable Carl Foulkes.
- South Wales Police: Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan.
How many police officers are in South Wales Police?
The force has almost 3000 police officers and over 2200 police staff, including Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and a team of dedicated volunteers that includes over 200 Special Constables and around 200 Police Youth Volunteers.
Which police force covers South Wales?
South Wales Police (Welsh: Heddlu De Cymru) is one of the four territorial police forces in Wales. It is headquartered in Bridgend….South Wales Police.
| South Wales Police Heddlu De Cymru | |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bridgend |
| Police officers | 3,119 (2020) 152 special constables (2020) |
| PCSOs | 366 (2020) |
What do they call the police in Wales?
Report crime to Gwent Police by calling 101. However, in an emergency always use 999. Report crime to North Wales Police by calling 101. However, in an emergency always use 999.
Who is the head of South Wales Police?
Jeremy Vaughan was promoted to Chief Constable of South Wales Police in November 2020. Jeremy began his policing career in 1996 with North Wales Police.
What do South Wales police do?
South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe. We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across an area of about 800 square miles from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil to our capital city, Cardiff.
What age can you join the police in Wales?
18
The minimum age for entry to the police service is 18. You should be a British or EU/EEA citizen, a Commonwealth citizen or someone whose stay in the UK is unrestricted.
What do South Wales Police do?
What shifts do South Wales police work?
We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across an area of about 800 square miles from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil to our capital city, Cardiff. It’s a job but where no two days are the same – and it offers a variety of fulfilling and exciting career opportunities.
What qualifications do you need for the South Wales Police?
You will be required to evidence practical competency by completing an Occupational Competency Portfolio (OCP) of the skills you have demonstrated in the workplace. You will need to achieve Independent Patrol Status (IPS) by the end of your first year and complete the portfolio by the end of year 2.
Do you need GCSE to join police?
A GCSE in English (Grade C and above) or equivalent is mandatory to apply for the role.
Do you need to speak Welsh to be a police officer in Wales?
Public bodies no longer need to develop and implement Welsh language schemes but instead now must comply with a set of national Welsh language standards. From 30 March 2017 South Wales Police is required by law to comply with new language standards and are busy working towards the adoption of these standards.