Summary
The South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner is provided with the powers to award crime and disorder grants to any organisation and projects which, in the opinion of the Police and Crime Commissioner, will secure or contribute to securing, crime and disorder reduction in the police area.1
In addition, he is provided with powers to provide or arrange provision of:
a) Services that in the opinion of the Commissioner will secure, or contribute to securing, crime and disorder reduction in the force area
b) Services that are intended by the Commissioner to help victims or witnesses of, or other persons affected by, offences and anti-social behaviour
c) Services of a description specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.
In arranging for the provision of a service the Commissioner may make grants in connection with the arrangement. A grant may be subject to any conditions (including conditions as to repayment) that the Commissioner thinks is appropriate.
The Commissioner is responsible for public funds and for the distribution of these funds to be managed in accordance with the European Union, United Kingdom and Welsh legislation, proper standards and the internal governance arrangements of South Wales Police.
This document sets out the way in which the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner will exercise those powers and responsibilities.