NORTH WALES Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Andy Dunbobbin and North Wales Police are holding an advice surgery at Y Ganolfan, Nefyn for residents of the town and wider Llŷn Peninsular from 13:00pm – 15:00pm on July 21. This event is an essential part of the PCC’s mission to bring policing closer to the people of the area and will enable locals to discuss policing in their community and to raise any outstanding or minor concerns they might have with the Commissioner and representatives from North Wales Police.
As PCC, Andy Dunbobbin’s key priorities are ensuring a local neighbourhood policing presence; supporting victims, communities and businesses; and having a fair and effective criminal justice system. The PCC’s goal is to be a visible and responsible Commissioner for the people of North Wales and to be available to all residents. With this in mind, the Commissioner and officers will be happy to talk through matters affecting residents in their community.
Attendees will have 20 minutes to speak personally with the Commissioner, who will be accompanied by representatives from his office and North Wales Police, to provide the maximum possible assistance to the public. The Commissioner, officers and staff will be able to provide further signposting if an issue can be more appropriately dealt with by other agencies and organisations. To ensure privacy, no other members of the public will be present during the meeting.
Andy Dunbobbin, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales commented: “I am keen to engage with the people of Nefyn and Pen Llŷn at my upcoming surgery and to hear their views on policing.
“The public surgeries that I hold allow the residents of North Wales the opportunity for their voices to be heard, which is a vital step in bridging the gap between policing and the public.
“By meeting with different communities, I am able to hear different perspectives on local issues. These viewpoints help contribute to the debate and help keep North Wales a safe place to live.
“This is why I urge members of the public to book a space and share their thoughts.
“As the PCC for North Wales I have four primary duties, they are to set the priorities for policing in North Wales; to decide the budget for North Wales Police; to listen and respond to the public’s views on policing; and to hold the Chief Constable to account.”
The PCC will be accompanied in Nefyn by staff from his team and North Wales Police who will help to facilitate the meetings and take notes if needed. Surgeries are by appointment only to ensure that the issues being raised relate to policing, crime or community safety, and to ensure the PCC is fully briefed on the issue prior to the meeting.
While the Commissioner is unable to intervene directly in operational matters, he welcomes residents’ feedback on how North Wales is policed. The PCC will not be able to consider complaints about police officers, members of police staff, police community support officers or special constables as this has to go through the existing and established channels. Further advice on the complaints system is on the OPCC website.
If you would like to book a 20-minute slot with Andy Dunbobbin, please contact the PCC’s office with your name, contact information and what you would like to discuss during your meeting, by:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01492 805486
- Post: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters. Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW
Please note, surgery slots are limited and work on a first come, first served basis and a slot cannot be guaranteed for everyone. If a session is full, residents will be given the details of alternative sessions.
