Police officer recruitment 77/2026

FOI Reference: 77/2026

Request:

I am writing to request information about police officer recruitment plans for your force for the forthcoming 12-month period.

Specifically, I would like to receive the following details:

Planned Number of Police Officers to be Recruited

• The total number of police officer positions your force intends to recruit over the next 12 months.

Which routes you intend to use to recruit by:

• PCEP
• PCDA
• DHEP
• PPD
• Detective programme

Recruitment Window(s)

• The expected or confirmed dates when recruitment windows will open and close for these police officer positions.

Support for Applicants

• Details of any support, guidance, or resources your force provides (or plans to provide) to applicants during the recruitment process. For example:
  • Applicant workshops
  • Preparation materials (e.g., for assessments or interviews)
  • Dedicated applicant support contacts
  • Outreach to under-represented or specific communities

Response 1:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

For 2026 planned recruited totals 88 Polices Officers

Response 2:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

PCEP

PPD

Response 3:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

11 January 26 – 2 February 2026

No further dates scheduled

Response 4:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, as outlined below.

We provide workshops and familiarisation events for all potential applicants.

We provide full guidance documents for all processes.

Positive Action team work closely with the recruitment team to provide support to applicants throughout the recruitment process.                                               

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 27/01/2026)