Compensation payouts 316/2026

FOI Reference: 316/2026

Request:

How much compensation was paid out by Dyfed Powys Police paid out between 1st January 2024 and 1st January 2025 reason for pay out and arresting officer involved arrest.

Clarification Q:

We understand that you are requesting information relating to compensation payouts, please can you confirm what you are referring to when you state "and arresting officer involved arrest".

Clarification A:

It's straight forward. How much compensation was paid out between dates provided and officers who caused the compensation and what punishment they received.

Response:

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold some of the information requested, as outlined below. Please be advised that due to the way the systems are set up (the claims system is not linked to the complaints system), we are unable to identify the officers/action taken for individual cases.

01/01/2024 – 01/01/2025

28 claims received.

Reason for payout – Unlawful arrest/detention.

Total compensation paid = £17,750.00.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 15/04/2026)