PCDA dissertation storage 297/2026

FOI Reference: 297/2026

Request 1 - 3:

1. Does your police force maintain a repository, database, or central storage system for Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) students’ dissertations?
2. If such a repository exists, is the content accessible to all officers and staff within your force?

• For example, can officers search, read, or download previous PCDA dissertations?
• If access is limited, please outline who may view the repository.

3. I would be grateful if you could provide any relevant policies, guidance documents, or descriptions relating to how PCDA dissertations are stored and accessed.

Response 1:

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

Yes

Response 2:

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

The work is stored on the force intranet and accessible by staff with appropriate vetting. Student officer dissertations are shared with relevant heads of department where there are recommendations. These are reviewed and any further action deemed necessary overseen by departmental leads.

Response 3:

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

No policies in place.  The intranet is sporadically weeded but we still retain the work within Learning & Development records.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 27/03/2026)