Community Engagement

Acting as the bridge between the public and the police, the Commissioner has responsibility to understand people’s views and experiences in relation to policing in South Wales. Seeing how things operate on the ground and speaking with local people allows the Commissioner to credibly reflect the views and experiences of local communities and ensure policing and criminal justice agencies are held accountable for the services they provide.

Our aim is to:

• Develop knowledge and local insights: Meeting with local people and seeing how things operate on the ground, helps us to make decisions, suggest solutions and influence policies.
• Monitor public opinion: Understand any changes or local nuances in the things that matter most to people in relation to crime and policing matters
• Increase understanding: Improve people’s understanding of the role and impact of the Police and Crime Commissioner and how this role can amplify your voice within policing

Maintaining community connections and working together enables the Commissioner to make informed decisions, suggest solutions and influence policies in the best interest of our communities. It is vitally important that the public continues to inform our work and the Commissioner is committed to ensuring our engagement continues to be meaningful and inclusive. To achieve this, a dedicated communication and engagement programme has been developed, aimed at amplifying our reach to different generations, ethnicities, cultures, and people with varied life experiences, to enable a rich diversity of views to be heard.

Find out more about how this is delivered below: