Evidence-based policing 275/2026

FOI Reference: 275/2026

Request:

1. Does the force have a formal process, system, or standardised format for internally sharing examples of evidence‑based policing (EBP) initiatives?
   • This may include internal repositories, templates, portals, knowledge‑sharing platforms, case study formats, newsletters, or any other documented method used to disseminate EBP learning within the organisation.
2. If such a format or system exists, in which year was it first introduced?
3. For each calendar year since its introduction, how many new entries, examples, case studies, or submissions have been added to this format/system?

Response 1:

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

Internal Force Research Library which hosts the ‘Exec summary’ of the dissertation research projects that student police officers complete as part of their 3-year PCDA probationary period.

Response 2:

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

2022 – on Constable Confirmation in post and degree validation from University of the first cohort of PCDA.

Response 3:

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

2022 – 19

2023 – 26

2024 – 22

2025 – 44

2026 – 18

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 08/04/2026)