Assistance dog policy 386/2026

FOI Reference: 386/2026

Request

Please provide copies of, or access to, the following information held by your force:

1. Public-Facing Policies

Any policies, procedures, guidance documents, or standard operating procedures relating to assistance dogs in public contexts, including but not limited to:

- Interaction with members of the public accompanied by assistance dogs

- Enforcement or application of legislation relating to assistance dogs, including under the Equality Act 2010

- Handling complaints or incidents involving assistance dogs

- Guidance on recognising or verifying assistance dogs

2. Internal Workforce Policies

Any policies, procedures, guidance documents, or reasonable adjustment frameworks relating to assistance dogs for:

- Serving police officers

- Police staff

- Volunteers or contractors

Including (where held):

- Workplace adjustments involving assistance dogs

- Occupational health guidance

- Risk assessments or operational considerations

- Approval processes, restrictions, or conditions

3. Training and Internal Guidance

Any training materials, briefings, or internal communications provided to officers or staff relating to assistance dogs (public-facing or internal use)

4. Equality and Inclusion Documentation

Any equality, diversity, or inclusion policies that specifically reference assistance dogs

5. Workforce Data – Assistance Dogs

Please provide information on whether your force currently has, or has previously had:

- Any serving police officers with an assistance dog

- Any police staff with an assistance dog

Where this information is held, please provide:

- The number of individuals (current and, where readily available, historic)

- The general role type (e.g. frontline officer, operational support, or staff role)

- Whether the assistance dog was accommodated as a workplace adjustment.

Response Q1

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does not hold the information requested.

Response Q2

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

Our inclusive events guidance states that flexible seating arrangements would be put in place for attendees with service animals or who require extra space.  

Response Q3

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does not hold the information requested, due to the fact that no training is provided relating to assistance dogs.

Response Q4

I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does not hold the information requested, due to the fact that there is no specific Equality & Diversity policy in place.

Response Q5

No information held.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 11/05/2026)