News Room

National VAWDASV advisers appointed

I welcome the Welsh Government’s latest appointments to the role of National Adviser for Violence Against Women, Gender Based Violence, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence...

Out and about

Last weekend my team were out in communities across Gwent, visiting the Maindee Festival and Ysgol Panteg fair, as well as Gwent Police’s Behind the Badge event in Cwmbran.

Behind the Badge 2022

More than 20,000 residents from across Gwent attended Gwent Police’s Behind the Badge event this weekend.

Animal welfare scheme recognised by Dogs Trust

I am delighted that the animal welfare scheme, which is managed by my team and ensures that Gwent’s police dogs are looked after to the highest standards, has received a...

New child-centred policing strategy for Gwent

Gwent Police has launched a new strategy that places the well-being of children and young people at the centre of its decision making.

Saturday night football sessions bringing communities together

A free Saturday night football training session for children and young people is bringing communities together in Newport.

Community Youth Project Newport

To mark national Youth Work Week my office visited Community Youth Project, which is based in Community House in Maindee.

New officers begin their careers

I was delighted to join 47 new Gwent Police officers and their families for their formal passing out parade this week.

Car wash visits helping tackle modern slavery

More than 40 people were made safe by officers as part of an operation to help raise awareness of modern slavery in Gwent and across the UK.

Animal welfare training

Members of my team have undertaken a training session with the RSPCA that will allow them to support our animal welfare volunteers to monitor the health and wellbeing of Gwent...

Blaenavon World Heritage Day

My team and I joined hundreds of people to celebrate Blaenavon World Heritage Day.

New film raises awareness of Sexual Assault Referral Centres

A powerful new film and animation have been released describing the services and support provided by sexual assault