The Dyfed Powys Police and Crime Panel has endorsed an action plan set out by the Police and Crime Commissioner.

The Panel convened to discuss a number of issues relating to policing in the region, and to challenge and scrutinise the Commissioner’s work and decision-making.

Presenting his draft, Police and Crime Plan Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said his main aim was keeping the communities of Mid and West Wales safe, and supporting people to maintain trust and confidence in policing and justice.

His draft plan for 2021-2025 sets out a series of priorities, including supporting victims of crime, preventing harm to individuals and communities, and improving confidence in the criminal justice system.

During their scrutiny of the plan, panel members drew attention to the high number of victims in Dyfed-Powys who withdrew from the criminal justice process.

Mr Llywelyn said he hoped that putting the victim at the centre of the criminal justice system would result in improvements in this area.

Policing of rural areas was also a topic of discussion, with the Commissioner stating that operational changes currently being implemented would ensure there was sufficient police presence outside main towns and villages.

He said he would ensure that officers would be visible across the force area, with more community engagement and proactive patrolling and policing moving forward.