Brecon Town

Insp Reed joined Dyfed-Powys Police force in 1992. He is committed to working with the communities of Breconshire.

I joined Dyfed-Powys Police in 1997 and previously served in Llanelli and in Crosshands as a Traffic Officer, before, moving to Powys as custody Sergeant in Newtown. I have now undertaken the role of Neighbourhood Management Sergeant for Breconshire and work alongside my colleague Sergeant Mal James.

I am committed to ensuring the success of the Neighbourhood Management Team in Breconshire, where I will be tackling the issues affecting local communities. This important work will be delivered along with partnership agencies, which will ensure that the area remains one of the safest places to live, work and visit in England and Wales.

We have a highly-professional Neighbourhood Management Team in Breconshire and I am confident that we have the skills and excellent community relationships to achieve outstanding results.

I joined Dyfed-Powys Police force in 1986, being stationed in Llanelli. Other stations worked at include Burry Port, Tenby, Llandrindod Wells and Hay-On-Wye. I came to Brecon in 1991 and was promoted to Sgt in 2007. I have now undertaken the role of Strategic Neighbourhood Management Sergeant for Breconshire and will work alongside my colleague Sergeant Adele Pitt. This is a new role that will provide support to the existing Neighbourhood Management Teams within Breconshire. Being a local person who was educated at Brecon High School and Swansea University. I am keen to work with the communities of Breconshire and provide a service that addresses the issues that have been identified as being of concern to each community. This will be achieved with the support of our partners with whom we have already built an excellent working relationship.

PC Sara Meredith joined Dyfed Powys in 2003, initially stationed in Llandrindod Wells, later attached to the Customer Service Unit in Powys. She is now stationed in Brecon, taking over from PC Andy Pole as an additional Beat Manager to work along side PC Steve Nichols and the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Sara lives locally and is fully aware of local issues and needs. She is a self-motivated officer and faces new challenges head-on.

PC Steve Nicholls is a specialist neighbourhood officer who works closely with the licensing trade to reduce violent crime.

Martin joined Dyfed-Powys Police force in 2001.He enjoys working within the community and dealing with local problems. He is responsible for St Davids Ward in Brecon.

PCSO Hope has responsibility for the St John’s Ward of Brecon.

Andy Rogers originally comes from Crumlin, a small town outside Blackwood, Gwent. He attended University and obtained a degree in Sociology with Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Cardiff. After leaving University Andy worked as a Support Worker for adults with autism and behavioural problems. Andy enjoyed this role which he found very rewarding however he has always wanted to work with the Police and applied to become a PCSO and was accepted by Dyfed Powys in March of this year and was posted to Llwynhendy. Andy is a keen sportsman particularly football, rugby and squash and supports the Gwent Dragons.

SPC Williams has been a committed member of the police family since joining Dyfed-Powys Police in 1994, and has enjoyed a variety of roles during his service.

He lives in Brecon with his partner and daughter and is a foreman in the construction industry and is employed by a long established local company.

In his down time he enjoys hill walking, weight lifting and playing his guitar, mandolin and singing in his band.

I joined Dyfed-Powys Police in March 2011. I am very keen to be seen helping the local community. I work as a caretaker in a large Secondary School in the Valleys and during my spare time I enjoy Motorsports and fitness.

I joined Dyfed-Powys Police in March 2011. I was educated at Christ College and am currently finishing my degree in photojournalism. I chose to come to Brecon as it is the place I grew up and I am keen to work within the community that I know.

My name is Rhodri Herbert and I joined Dyfed-Powys Police as a Special Constable in March 2011. In my leisure time I enjoy keeping fit by running and swimming and when I am not policing I am a swimming coach. I am looking forward to working with the community and helping to solve some of the problems.