11:50am Tuesday 7th September 2010
Dyfed-Powys Police Authority is giving the public a chance to have their say on the police reform proposals put forward by the Home Office.
At the end of July, the Home Secretary Theresa May outlined proposals to abolish Police Authorities, and replace them with directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners.
The survey, available at the website www.dyfedpowyspoliceauthority.co.uk, and in hard copy by contacting 01267 226440, allows members of the public to have their say. The results will help to form the response submitted by Dyfed-Powys Police Authority to the Home Office.
Chair of the Police Authority, Delyth Humfryes, said: "This survey allows the community of Dyfed Powys to have their say on the reform proposals. The accountability changes put forward by the Home Secretary are the most radical in policing for a number of years.
"Obviously police authorities have some concerns over what is being proposed by the Government. These concerns will be raised as part of the overall consultation process. However, we are also keen to include the views of our communities within Dyfed Powys. I would therefore encourage everyone to visit our Police Authority website or request a hard copy of the survey to ensure that your views are represented in our response to the consultation.
"I would like to make it clear that Dyfed-Powys Police Authority is not opposed to change, and welcome any proposals which will lead to an increase in public accountability of the police service. However, we want to ensure that any changes to the current system that are brought in are affordable and will genuinely result in improvements. As such, we want to know the public’s views on the proposals."
Questions in the survey include your thoughts on the proposals to introduce Police and Crime Commissioners, your current level of knowledge about the Police Authority and your knowledge of other locally elected people.
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