Brecon Town

Fri, January 27, 2012

• The Neighbourhood Policing Team attended various sites that have been targeted in the past and sites that could be targeted, security advice was offered and advice leaflets were distributed.

Inspector Steve Thomas 2064

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  Inspector Steve Thomas joined Dyfed-Powys Police in July 1999 and started his police career in Pembroke Dock.  In 2001 he transferred to Llanelli where he enjoyed working as a response officer, a Detective constable and Sergeant of CID.

  He has also worked as a Sergeant in Section Stations and is fully aware of community issues that concern members of the public. In June 2010 he was promoted to Inspector and is committed to working with the communities of Breconshire.

Sergeant Rod Bowen 481

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  I joined Dyfed Powys Police in April 1985 and have served in the county of Powys at Brecon, Newtown and Ystradgynlais Police Stations. I have worked within the Road Traffic Department, as a Custody Sergeant and as a Response Sergeant.

  I have now undertaken the role of 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 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.

Sergeant Adele Pitt 960

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  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 Rod Bowen.

  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.

PC Sara Meredith 828

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  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 1009

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

PC Martin Follows 748

PCSO Simon Beaton 8076

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  PCSO Simon Beaton has responsibility of St Davids ward and in particular the Industrial area at Ffrwdgrech and Christ College.

PCSO Andrew Rogers 8091

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  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.

PCSO Steffan Rees 8035

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  PCSO Steffan Rees was a Special Constable in Carmarthen from September 2008 until October 2009 prior to joining the Llandysul Neighborhood Policing team in December 2009.  He transferred to Brecon Police Station in April 2011, now working with Brecon Neighborhood Policing Team.  He is responsible for the St David’s Ward.

SC Al Williams 7315

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  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.

SC Jason Hawkins 7049

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  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.

SC Ashley Cullen 7113

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  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.

SC Rhodri Herbert 7130

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  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.