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BILLBOARD

SOUTH WALES POLICE MAGAZINE

ISSUE 1 2018

NEW YEAR

NEW CHIEF IN THIS ISSUE: MY POLICING PRIORITIES Q&A WITH MATT JUKES FAREWELL PETER

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CONTENTS IN EVERY ISSUE 3

Welcome from the Chief

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Sports & Social

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News

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Social Media Feedback

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Museum

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and finally...

FEATURES pages 11-29 We hope you enjoy this edition of Billboard, we work hard to ensure the magazine is lively, entertaining and covers the things that matter to you.

YOUR BILLBOARD In order to cut costs we print Billboard in-house and provide an online version.

We work with our printing department to ensure that it is produced in the most sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Much of the content is generated by our readers so if you have anything interesting going on please contact a member of the editorial or news team. We can also arrange for a professional photographer to attend your event, so let us know if you think there is an opportunity to take a good photo, we are happy to help!

CONTACT US Paul Fisher

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NEWS TEAM Rhodri Kendall

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Q&A WITH THE NEW CHIEF

FAREWELL PETER VAUGHAN Billboard looks back at former Chief Constable Peter Vaughan’s police career

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Billboard editor Paul Fisher chats with new Chief Constable Matt Jukes about his appointment

PICTURE DESK Marc Saunders (Picture Desk)

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Drink less enjoy more

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Trial proves to be ACE

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Celebrating 5 years!

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Dragons Den

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SWP on the box

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Annual Awards Winners

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Andrew George (Central)

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A.F.R. SUCCESS

ABUSE OF POWER

STAY ALERT

Automated Facial Recognition continuies to yield positive results for the force

The campaign has achieved some significant results since its introduction last year

A new campaign to remind staff of threat from terrorism has been launched

Marc.Saunders@south-wales.pnn.police.uk The views expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the official policies or the views of South Wales Police. We reserve the right to edit submissions as appropriate and cannot guarantee their inclusion in Billboard.

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WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF Welcome to the new look Billboard and my first edition as your new Chief Constable.

Firstly, can I say what a privilege it is to be given the opportunity to lead a fantastic police force following the retirement of Peter Vaughan.

Peter has left South Wales Police in great shape and you can see some of his memories from over three decades in policing in this New Year edition of Billboard.

In the coming weeks and months you will hear me talk a lot about prevention and the work we are doing to reduce demand on the frontline. I am delighted to see the work being done to help and support young people with the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) pilot project in Maesteg.

Take a read of how the project has delivered some impressive results so far and the funding which has been secured to roll out the ACEs programme in other areas of the country.

You can also read about the real benefits being delivered by our ever increasing use of pioneering technology. South Wales Police is a beacon force in respect of the use of technology and we’ve already introduced body-worn video and are now detecting crime every week using ground-breaking facial recognition.

We have outstanding people at South Wales Police. The 5,000 people we employ are the lifeblood of the service we provide.

I was truly humbled to hear some of the great stories at our Annual Awards ceremony in Swansea and you can see the full list of winners in this edition. Congratulations to you all but also to everyone who was nominated for their great work and thanks to those who took the time to put forward their colleagues for recognition.

One of my key priorities as Chief Constable is to promote action to address the wellbeing of our people. Our workforce is truly impressive but despite the strides we have made, we are not as representative of our communities as we should be.

Therefore I am delighted to see the efforts being made, particularly by our Representative Workforce Team, which are highlighted in this edition of Billboard.

While we continue to deliver a positive, proud and professional police service to the communities of South Wales, the skills of our officers continue to be utilised in times of trouble both nationally and internationally. Take a look at the stories of some of our people who have been assisting in the aftermath of the devastation caused by natural disaster in the British Virgin Islands.

My final word is to say Diolch - Thanks for the extraordinary work you do every day to keep the communities of South Wales safe.

Matt Jukes Chief Constable SOUTH WALES POLICE MAGAZINE

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NEWS

COULD YOUR INVESTIGATION DO WITH A ‘HELPING HAND’?

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Police in Bridgend, together with the Scientific Support Unit, have literally been given a ‘helping hand’ with an ongoing investigation into a conspiracy to supply drugs.

It came in the form of a seemingly innocuous photograph – but an epiphany moment for DI Dean Taylor could prove to be the breakthrough he needed to convict a network of drug dealers from across the UK. proved very fruitful indeed. We believe it’s the first time it’s been done in Wales, maybe beyond, and it’s definitely worth sharing with everybody else within the force as they may well have photographs that can be used in the same way.”

Dean Taylor’s investigation is still ongoing, however, so pioneering is the technique which has been used, it is hoped that sharing the news will benefit other live criminal investigations across the force.

Dave Thomas, from the Scientific Support Unit, said: “Staff at the JSIU have expert image enhancing skills which enabled them to provide something that fingerprint identification experts could work with. They successfully identified an individual using only a small section of the fingerprint which was visible in the photograph.”

Dean Taylor, said: “From the picture you could make out some ridges on the finger however much of the hand and detail was obscured by the package, and a speculative phone call to Dave Thomas at the Scientific Support Unit

PICTURE THIS Police puppies, sensational scenery and brilliant community work carried out by officers every day – all have featured heavily on the revived force Instagram account.

WE ARE LOOKING TO EXPAND OUR INSTAGRAM AUDIENCE

And we are always on the lookout for more fantastic photos as we continue to use the picture-sharing social media platform to display some of the best of South Wales Police.

since we rejuvenated the account back in August, and the number continues to grow quickly – giving an extra audience for the wonderful work we do.

While our force Facebook and Twitter accounts each have more than 100,000 followers, our Instagram account recently hit the more modest milestone of 5,000.

Most of the photos are sourced from BCU Twitter accounts, but if you have any you’d like to feature, please email them to the Communications team.

You can follow the account at instagram.com/swpolice

But this represents a 20% increase

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IT’S THE FIRST TIME IT’S BEEN DONE IN WALES, MAYBE BEYOND

After being approached by Bridgend’s Intelligence DI Dean Taylor, Dave Thomas from the Scientific Support Unit was able to arrange support from the JSIUs specialist imaging team to enhance a photograph of a hand holding what are believed to be drugs – taken from a mobile phone. Fingerprint experts were then able to positively identify an individual from the enhanced image.

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NOWHERE TO HIDE FOR DANGEROUS DRIVERS Nowhere for careless and dangerous drivers to hide as Operation Snap launches Wales-wide.

Motorists are now able to play their part in helping us to keep Wales’ roads safe by putting digital footage from dash cams and other devices to good use.

As part of Operation Snap, which launched Wales-wide in December, the public can submit footage and images showing traffic offences being committed – from driving dangerously or carelessly to contravening solid white lines, using a mobile phone while driving or ignoring traffic lights.

The initiative was originally devised and piloted

by North Wales Police, with further process developments carried out by South Wales Police and road safety charity Go Safe. As well as being supported by a range of partners, including Cycling UK and The British Horse Society, the campaign also has the backing of a number of bereaved families who have lost a loved one as the result of road traffic offences.

Assistant Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan, said: “Operation Snap enables people to submit footage of motoring offences to all Welsh police forces, allowing us to take action, change attitudes and deal with those who compromise all our safety on our roads.

“Submitting footage is a really simple process and by supporting the operation the public is reminding those who drive dangerously on Wales’ roads that there is nowhere to hide.”

SHOWING OUR SUPPORT FOR THE WHITE RIBBON CAMPAIGN Sixteen days of action to promote the White Ribbon campaign got underway on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

The campaign, which was supported across the force, asks men to pledge to never to commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women in all its forms.

Our White Ribbon Champions and Ambassadors worked with partner agencies and visited local venues and groups, such as sports clubs, schools, licensed premises, to raise awareness of the different forms of violence against women and girls and to promote healthy relationships.

This also included Unison gaining the support of the Welsh Rugby Union, Ospreys

SOUTH WALES POLICE SUPPORTING THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN CAMPAIGN

RFC and Cardiff Blues RFC, and PCSO Natasha Foster talking about the campaign on her regular spot on Rhondda Radio.

Officers and staff also took part in community partnership events like the annual march through Cardiff to Llandaff Cathedral for a light a candle ceremony, while chief officers came together with Gwent Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue, and Monmouthshire Council to mark our vehicles carrying the white ribbon logo.

Our social media channels were also used to engage with our communities and to signpost followers to support services like the Welsh Government Live Fear Free service which includes a 24/7 helpline and information and advice for the public and professionals.

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NEWS

REPRESENTATIVE WORKFORCE SEMINAR SUCCESS Around 80 people attended the latest Representative Workforce (RWF) seminar which was held in Bridgend.

The seminar was part of the RWF strategy to address the underrepresentation of BME staff and officers within South Wales Police.

ACC Vaughan, the RWF lead, welcomed the delegates who were a mixture of prospective applicants as well as SWP development champions.

CI Tim Morgan chaired the event which was also addressed by Superintendent Jay Dave who talked about his career and some of the obstacles he has overcome over the years.

This year’s inspirational keynote address was delivered by Vaughan Gething, AM for Cardiff South and Penarth who is also the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Services. During the address, Mr Gething who was born in Zambia, and brought up in Dorset and then Wales, discussed some of the challenges he and his family faced over the years.

The seminar which received glowing feedback from those attending, was organised by the RWF team of Sergeant Rhys Gronow, and Police Constables Mavis Thompson and Baz Narbad.

WELSH LANGUAGE STANDARDS

Anyone who is interested in becoming a development champion is encouraged to visit the RWF page on Bob or to contact the team via: RepresentativeWorkfo@ south-wales.pnn.police.uk

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Keep up the good work It’s now nearly one year since our Welsh language standards were launched and the force has made great strides in Welsh language service provision.

One of the main areas of development has been in relation to the implementation of the new South Wales Police Skills policy.

The policy, which was signed off at chief officer level following consultation with staff associations, is ambitious and for the first time recognises that the ability to speak Welsh is a skill alongside other policing skills. The policy makes it clear that it is imperative that each individual is equipped with the appropriate linguistic knowledge and skills in order to engage with Welsh speakers effectively and deliver a service through the medium of Welsh.

Attention has been given to enhance the bilingual capability of the force and to ensure that staff can

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demonstrate linguistic courtesy in the Welsh language as a minimum. The implementation of this policy has implications for all new starters and also affects those seeking progression and promotion within the force. This work has been undertaken for a number of reasons not least improving the quality of the policing service we provide to the public be that through the medium of English or Welsh.

To find out more about the policy you can access it on the HR section of Bob. If you are interested in learning or improving your Welsh please contact the LDS team who can advise about the packages or courses available.

In the meantime, officers and staff are asked to keep up the good work in relation to the implementation of the standards, which apply to everyone whether they speak Welsh or not.

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HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR ePDR

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It is the time of year when you are completing your ePDR ready to discuss with your manager.

This provides you with an ideal opportunity to think about the development, which will help you in your job over the coming 12 months.

E – Electronic, but actually it is more than just a form to fill in before you press ‘submit’. It is a chance to collect your thoughts on what you have achieved over the last 12 months, what you have done well, what could have helped you to achieve more, and what development you think would help you over the coming 12 months.

P – Professional, but it is also personal. It is your PDR. How can you make the best use of it, what benefit can you get from having regular and meaningful conversations about your development with your manager?

D – Development is the focus of your PDR, but whilst some knowledge and skills are best learnt by attending a course, effective learning can take place through a range

of activities and learning methods. Consider how you can learn by taking on new challenges in your job, by learning from others in your team, by reading professional journal articles… The opportunities are wide ranging and learning through experience can be effective to help you apply your new knowledge or skill to your own work.

R – Review, your PDR is a time to reflect; a chance to evaluate the development activities that you have undertaken and how they have helped you to improve the way that you do your job. It is also a chance to discuss your performance with your manager and highlight any new development needs that you feel would help you further improve.

Guidance and information on getting the most from your PDR can be found on BOB, by searching ‘PDR’.

MORSE DELIVERS CHANGE AT THE PUBLIC SERVICE CENTRE Providing improved services and performance is the cornerstone of the Morse Continuous Improvement Programme.

Across the UK, emergency services have seen a dramatic increase in the number of emergency and nonemergency calls from the public. This increased demand comes with an increased risk of abandoned calls and delays. The Morse Programme has been able to assess inbound demand and make some significant changes. n Since the integration of a number of inbound telephone lines, there has been a reduction of 43,000 calls through the switchboard;

n Internal processes have changed to allow call handlers to dump calls that present on the emergency lines which are a non-emergency;

n Integration of inbound social media contact into the Public Service Centre has seen over 6,000 contacts handled through social media since July; n In partnership with blue light emergency services, memorandums of understanding have allowed a 60% reduction in total email demand;

n Improved processes and better management of data has created a 30% reduction in amount of interfacing required within the PSC;

n Closure of the officer line and the introduction of new tasking processes has reduced the number of calls to the PSC from officers, previously costing the organisation over £250,000 per year; n Since go-live of the Joint Fire Control within the PSC, due to integrated technology, Direct Electronic Incident Transfer (DEIT) has created an efficiency saving of 20,000 calls per year which equates to over £30,000 per year.

The Morse Programme has also created First Contact Resolution (FCR) and during the first three months of this process, FCR has increased by over 7%. The impact of this change has allowed call times to reduce by over two minutes.

This year will also see the introduction of an integrated telephony system and an exciting development which will result in the integration of email, social media and web-chat.

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PRAISE FOR OUR PCSOs The work of our PCSOs was celebrated at the inaugural reward and recognition event which was held at Police Headquarters.

It was the culmination of a 12 month review, which looked at how we can effectively evaluate and invest in the unique role of the PCSO. Part of this review was the introduction of the Activity App pilot, which provided an in-depth view of the variety of work undertaken by our PCSOs, officers and staff, which in some cases has never been previously recorded.

No other force in the UK has undertaken this work, which highlights our commitment to providing our communities with a police service that suits their needs.

However, these awards also recognise the professional work done on a daily basis, and involved innovative engagement campaigns, supporting CID investigations with intel and ensuring they are a ‘constant’ in the community to help safeguard the people they serve.

It's crucial that we invest in our PCSOs to ensure we support and develop our workforce to enable them to realise opportunities, help shape the role and ultimately, their careers.

The seven PCSOs who received the accolade provided comprehensive presentations highlighting the significant work they do, which supports communities and

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IT’S CRUCIAL THAT WE INVEST IN OUR PCSOs AND DEVELOP OUR WORKFORCE

colleagues to ensure their wards are a great place to work, live and visit.

The PCSOs recognised were: Kate Hopkins: Swansea.

Andy Brown: Gower, Swansea.

Dominic Bury: Cadoxton, Barry.

Jason Davies: Cyfartha, Merthyr.

Robin Newman: Gurnos, Merthyr.

Chantal Hart: Canton, Cardiff.

Chris Williams: St Mellons, Cardiff.

Deputy Chief Constable Richard Lewis said: “This inaugural recognition event highlights our commitment to the PCSO family and is an excellent platform to capture the breadth of valuable work they carry out on a daily basis in their communities. I am very proud of the work they do to support their police officer colleagues every day – and look forward to holding further recognition events to ensure we continue to reward and support our dedicated and professional PCSOs.” Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Bonnie Navarra added: “This was the perfect opportunity to showcase what our PCSOs do for the people they serve – such as the invaluable and extensive community engagement activity. In addition, I would like to thank them, and their colleagues across the force, for helping us to continuously improve the service we provide to the communities of South Wales.”

OFFICERS ASSIST IN CARIBBEAN RECOVERY OPERATION Officers from across the force were deployed to the British Virgin Islands to help in the recovery work following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma.

DC John Harris from Barry CID, DC Craig Jones from Fairwater CID and firearms Tac adviser Chris Cook helped form two teams of officers from southern Wales who travelled to the Caribbean islands as part of the relief effort in support of the international humanitarian work. The Royal British Virgin Islands Police – like everyone else on the islands – had to rebuild following the storm.

A number of people in the archipelago lost their lives and most buildings, including those belonging to the BVI police, sustained significant damage.

A key element of the operation was supporting the local police force on patrol and community engagement.

Craig said: “We went out assisting them with policing and offering advice where we could as it was clear that they don’t get the same high standard of training we get.

“This has been with vehicle stops, person stops, curfew checks, licence checks and a number of other things. A number of officers were also chosen to offer further training to the BVI officers.

“It hit a few of us hard seeing what had gone on and it was very humbling to be there. I loved the attitude of most of the people we met which was making the most of what we had and getting on with things. There were a number of voluntary things that officers also did to help in the recovery effort.”

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POLICE PUPPIES MAKING THE GRADE

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Just over 24 weeks old and weighing a combined weight of 109.5kg, Arla, Axel, Apollo, Areil and Astra are showing fantastic progress.

Last year saw the return of the Puppy Fostering Programme. For over 20 years the organisation has been unable to facilitate a programme allowing puppies to be bred, born, live, train and work within the police service.

Following an application period, five South Wales Police employees - Marc Burge, Sam Griffin, Simon Davies, Dean Williams and Lauren Moretto - were chosen as the first puppy foster careers for over two decades.

Sergeant Ian Roderick said: “The first batch of puppies born within the service marks a milestone for the organisation. Police Dogs are an essential part of our capability for keeping South Wales safe. They represent a substantial investment of resources and time and this programme allows us to yield a greater return for our investment whilst ensuring the future progression of the dogs section.

“Since their birth, the puppies have developed well with many of them already mastering essential skills, such as tracking. “Tracking is the cornerstone of Police Dog development, it is the foundation of which many skills come from.”

“Every puppy is developing at their own pace. Some have really grasped their own tracking ability with others still progressing. Tracking is a technique in which dogs are trained to locate certain objects or people by using scent. This can be used in a number of different situations however it is a skill which will assist the organisation to keep South Wales safe.”

POLICE DOGS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF OUR CAPABILITY FOR KEEPING SOUTH WALES SAFE

Over the next 12 months the programme will develop, with the next batch of puppies expected in the middle of 2018.

FIRST VA SUITE OPEN FOR BUSINESS The first Voluntary Attendee (VA) suite has opened in Porth, signalling the creation of 10 new suites across the force area in the coming months.

IT WILL PROVIDE EFFICIENCY SAVINGS FOR THE FORCE IN THE LONG TERM

The requirement for the new suites arose following advice from the HMICFRS which recommends that VA interviews should take place away from custody suites. Changes to bail legislation last year has also resulted in a significant increase in the number of voluntary attendee (VA) interviews undertaken in force.

Superintendent Jason Davies, Pre Charge Bail Project Lead said: “For me it is fitting that Porth should be one of the first suites to open, as its location will undoubtedly assist Rhondda officers in better managing their time.

It will also provide broader efficiency savings for the force in the long term.”

In total 25 Sergeants have undergone training to ensure they are able to facilitate the function of booking individuals into VA interviews, undertake the necessary risk assessments both pre and post interview, and ensure appropriate disposals on conclusion.

Any officer wishing to undertake a VA interview will need to arrange for a trained Sergeant to facilitate the process for them. Further courses for Sergeants are scheduled and an ongoing process of support from Custody Services has been implemented to assist them.

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TRIAL JUDGE PRAISES SWP OFFICERS South Wales Police officers were publically commended at Cardiff Crown Court for their investigation into the murder of baby Elsie Scully-Hicks.

The trial judge praised Senior Investigating Officer Stuart Wales, case officer Detective Constable Nicole Lloyd, and Family Liaison Officer Detective Constable Steve Pearce from the force's Major Crime Investigations Team.

Scully-Hicks will serve a minimum of 18 years.

DCI Wales said: “While Justice Davies mentioned Nicole, Steve and myself in court during sentencing, her positive comments were attributed to the ‘investigation'.

SCULLYHICKS WILL SERVE A MINIMUM OF 18 YEARS FOR MURDERING ELSIE

After sentencing Matthew Scully-Hicks to life imprisonment for murdering his 18-month-old adopted daughter Elsie, Mrs Justice Nicola Davies commended “So I’d like to thank everyone the officers for the “quality and who was involved in what was a real professionalism of their investigation”. team effort - so whether you

DRUGS GANG DISMANTLED BY ORGANISED CRIME UNIT

examined the scene as a CSI, took statements, interviewed Scully-Hicks, typed up the many interviews, analysed phone records or assisted preparing the case for court, this recognition applies to everyone.”

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A drugs gang was jailed for a total of 62-and-ahalf years after the force’s Organised Crime Unit disrupted a drugs run from London to Cardiff and uncovered a sophisticated and lucrative criminal operation.

Seven men were sentenced after they were each convicted of being involved in the supply of Class A and B drugs at previous hearings at Cardiff Crown Court.

Jarman’s arrest led officers to six other gang members – as well as a large-scale cannabis factory in Ammanford and another in Waunarlwydd, as well as an illegally-held live handgun.

Acting Detective Inspector Steve Gardner said: “The sentencing was the result of a long-term investigation into the organised supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs by offenders who, despite the majority residing outside of the South Wales force area, were having a significant impact upon the communities of South Wales.

A total of seven defendants were sentenced for various offences including conspiracy to supply Class A drugs, conspiracy to supply cannabis and a firearms offence.

“This crime group was organised, calculated, extremely profitable and had no regard for the communities that their drugs would be sold in.”

The jury heard how officers confronted driver Stuart Jarman at Membury Services on the M4 and discovered 2kg of cocaine. Analysis of the Class A drug found it was 80% pure with a street value of £450,000.

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ANALYSIS FOUND IT WAS 80% PURE WITH A STREET VALUE OF £450,000

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Q&A

WITH THE CHIEF

Billboard editor Paul Fisher sat down with our new Chief Constable Matt Jukes to get an insight on his priorities and ambitions in the role.

Matt Jukes, the new Chief Constable of South Wales Police – how does this make you feel?

Incredibly proud is the starting point. This is a fantastic police force doing terrific work for its communities. It’s a great opportunity and a real privilege to lead a proud and focussed workforce who are motivated to provide the best possible service to the communities of South Wales.

I love life in South Wales. For my family it’s fantastic, as our focus is very much on school, sport, friends and Mrs J’s own career here too.

The kids have lived longer here than anywhere and settling them down for their school years means a lot.

Why did you choose policing as a career?

Well, the roots are back in doing the Duke of Edinbugh Award and meeting the police then (in a good way!). But I started 22 years ago on the streets of Sheffield. I always knew I wanted to do something in public service and policing gives you the chance to be very close to the public.

You can go out of the door of a police station and through your immediate interaction with the public you can change people’s lives.

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‘‘ What are your priorities in the new role?

There are two core priorities, for me as a leader, to be the best I can be at listening and responding to the people of the force and, above all, to tackle vulnerability – the priority of priorities.

What are your priorities for the force?

I have three operational policing priorities – to tackle crime on our streets, non-crime demand on the service and the hidden harm in our communities.

There are issues on the streets of some of our communities, homelessness, rough sleeping, begging and drugs misuse which is more of a concern to me now than it has been for many years, much of which is brought about by organised crime.

Another priority is the hidden harm we are facing, I am concerned about

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THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO CONTINUE TO DO THE BEST POSSIBLE JOB FOR OUR COMMUNITIES

violence against women and girls and other forms of domestic abuse which is a priority to tackle what is an epidemic problem in South Wales.

Thirdly, to do the best we can for the public we need to work more effectively with other organisations.

We are still under financial pressure so we need to make the unique contribution that policing can to areas on non-crime demand but also work to reduce these demands.

The police service has shrunk in recent years. What can you do for officers and staff who are having to do more with less?

The first thing I can do is say a massive thank you for the incredible job they do. We need to put the best equipment in their hands and put the best colleagues alongside them.

Sometimes the organisation – its policies and procedures – can get in the way. It’s the job of leaders to knock down some of the barriers and

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make clear but supportive decisions.

I can also continue some difficult conversations with other organisations. We’ve got a very recognisable phone number and we are here 24 hours a day. There is no doubt that policing is getting involved in situations where we do our best but other organisations could be better placed to respond.

SWP deals with one mental health call every 15 minutes – what is being done to address it?

Every 15 minutes, it’s stark isn’t it? Are the police the best people to deal with these situations? If it was a member of your family involved in a mental health crisis would you want them being dealt with by a police officer? There is a role for policing when an individual is a risk to themselves or others but I don’t think it’s best for the citizen for us to be the service of first and last resort to deal with people experiencing mental

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health issues. There is lots of work going on behind the scenes with partner organisations to address this important area of business.

have is talented and committed people who have become incredibly experienced managing these operations.

What can you do to empower supervisors?

What impact is changing demand in areas such as public protection and digital crime having?

I want decisions to be made where the knowledge is best and where the ability to bring about the desired effect is greatest and that’s going to be close to the ground. I want to look at those policies and strip out bureaucracy where we can and we have to trust people to make sensible choices. I want to hear about the specific things they want to change so we can make decisions. We’ll be launching something called 100 things, 100 days to focus everyone’s minds on that.

Sickness is an issue – what will you do as Chief Constable to tackle this issue?

Just as we’ve been the best at understanding and responding to our communities needs, we need to become the best at understanding and responding to our people’s needs and look to see what is impacting on the wellbeing of our staff and officers.

I want to select leaders who are really interested in their people, who will reward and celebrate achievements and listen when they are having a tough time. We also need to support the services who are there to help such as occupational health, trade unions and sports and social clubs. It’s all about understanding at a local level what people need and want but at a force level we have to ensure our resources are in the right place to meet the challenges.

The region’s reputation as a major international events venue is growing – does SWP have the resources to cope with this extra demand?

Outside of London, I don’t think any force on its own has got the resource to deal with major events such as NATO Summit and the European Champions League final. But we are not funded as a capital city police force and I have repeatedly made that point to key people including the Home Secretary because the ambition of Cardiff to become a global venue is one that has got real impact on the whole force. One thing we definitely

We’ve created 140 new roles over the past two years to meet these demands and I don’t see that reducing over time. We need extra resources to get on top of and reduce this demand in the future. It’s all about vulnerability and preventing harm to people, such as the child advocates scheme which has reduced the number of missing under 18s by around a third. Hopefully the benefits will be felt at the frontline.

We strive to be the best at understanding and responding to the needs of our communities, how will you listen and respond to the needs of your workforce?

Being out there amongst them is the best way and that’s what I will be doing. The best feedback I get is when I spend a couple of hours on the frontline listening to the views of our people. The same is true in the offices of our support services. There are also lots of 21st century ways of doing things, getting in touch online and using technology to communicate with each other and there’ll be new ways for everyone to have their say which you’ll be able to read more about on BOB. Will we see any changes to our mission, vision and values?

They are well understood by the force and while I am a new Chief Constable I am not new here. The most important thing is to do continue to do the best possible job for our communities, particularly those who are most vulnerable and listen to our people.

Given the pride and dedication of my colleagues, I am more interested in changing the experience of people than changing posters. We have to be ready for today and tomorrow, so over time we will change and evolve. I’ll work very hard to protect the proud, family feel of the force as we do.

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Creating a safer South Wales at night Best practice and insights on how to create safe, confident and vibrant night-time economies were recently shared at a conference held at the Principality Stadium.

The seminar was attended by representatives of police, councils, alcohol retailers, the Home Office, charities and others.

Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael and Deputy Chief Constable Richard Lewis were among the South Wales Police representatives at the conference.

The event also saw the launch of a report commissioned by the Portman Group which highlighted the cost-saving and efficiency benefits made to local services by "safe spaces" – multi-agency partnerships which include the Swansea Help Point and the Alcohol Treatment Centre in Cardiff.

Initiatives highlighted were: #DrinkLessEnjoyMore, the Help Us To Help You violence reduction campaign, the Drinkaware Crew, the Student Safety Bus and After Dark planning.

Alun Michael said: "I was delighted that the conference was able to learn about the excellent partnership work which has been undertaken across South Wales to mitigate the illeffects of excessive drinking and to allow everyone to enjoy the night-time economy safely.

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"The event was a big success, and allowed partner agencies to hear about which initiatives have been successful here and elsewhere, and what more can be done."

DCC Lewis added: "We know that night-time economies across South Wales are thriving, and this welcome growth – as well as the many internationally renowned events we host – of course creates a policing challenge.

“However, being able to share what we have learned, and hearing from others about what works well and what more can be done, affords us all greater insight and helps us continue to keep South Wales safe."

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Celebrating 5 years of success...

Alun Michael has spoken of the challenges and achievements he has experienced during his five years as Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales.

In November 2012, Mr Michael assumed the role of Police & Crime Commissioner, having been elected by the communities of South Wales. Five years later Mr Michael remains in the position, having been re-elected in 2016 and is the only Commissioner in Wales to serve across both terms.

During the last five years, he has demonstrated strong support for the police through a period of deep cuts and placed huge emphasis on the need for co-operation and partnership working to reduce crime and disorder in South Wales. By forging closer links between the police, partners and the public the Commissioner and his team have played an active role in supporting safe and confident communities and this is reflected through a number of notable achievements.

Alun Michael said: “I feel privileged to have been the elected Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and have greatly valued the enormous support given by the Chief Constable, the Chief Officer team and the officers and staff of South Wales Police at every level.

“Prior to becoming Commissioner, I already had an appreciation for the complex demands of policing that stretch from national and international events, organised crime and the threat from terrorism, through to community concerns and the challenges of reducing crime and harm. However, these demands evolve, new threats emerge and the ‘can do’ nature of policing means that the service becomes a focal point for response. It was clear to me from the outset that I

needed to carefully craft my team as this would be fundamental to forging successful working relationships both with and between the police, partners and key stakeholders to develop collaborative solutions. It was essential that those early foundations were laid because it has allowed us to move forward at pace and I am delighted at what we have achieved during a period of austerity which brought significant cuts to the policing budget.

I am proud and grateful for the way in which South Wales Police officers and staff – including my own team – have responded despite these challenges by focussing on early intervention and prompt, positive action.

“It is exciting to have attracted of talented individuals whom individually and collectively have made a real difference through their work.

“We will continue to look for innovative ways to deliver policing because we remain absolutely committed to supporting safe, confident communities across South Wales; this will be achieved through our evidence based approach and looking for further ways to collaborate with partners because we acknowledge that we achieve more together than we can achieve alone.”

n £4.5m of Police Innovation Funding, including £3.3m for Project Fusion, a programme on use of technology to increase police effectiveness n Tackling Violence Against Women & Girls Action Plan launched n Introduction in GP Surgeries across South Wales of the IRIS programme (identification and Referral to Improve Safety) to enable earlier identification of victims of domestic abuse n Creation of the Help Point in Swansea, which reduced 1300 ambulance journeys and 1100 A&E admissions in a 12 month period n #DrinkLessEnjoyMore campaign to reduce alcohol related violence n The introduction of Children’s Advocates (with Barnardo’s Cymru) to support missing children n Implementing the Women’s Pathfinder and 18-25 programmes to divert offenders from crime n Introduction of a new victim support service (South Wales Victim Focus) n Close partnership working with Public Health Wales to tackle issues that ruin health and lead to crime n Agree a ‘Compact’ for partnership working with the voluntary sector n £1.4m from the Police Transformation Fund to tackle violence against women and girls (the largest single award from the fund) n £6.87m from the Police Transformation Fund to tackle Adverse Childhood Experiences across Wales

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FAREWELL PETER VAUGHAN At the end of 2017, Peter Vaughan retired as Chief Constable of South Wales Police after 33 years service.

His career with the force began in the Rhondda back in September 1984 and he rose through every rank in his home force before eventually becoming Chief Constable in 2010.

In this special Billboard feature, we chart his career from the early days in Ferndale and Maerdy through to his final shift which he spent on the beat.

PETER JAMES VAUGHAN POLICING JOURNEY 1984 - 2017 1984

n Policing journey begins as a constable in the Rhondda

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n Stationed at Ferndale and Maerdy

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n Acting Custody Sergeant, Rumney, Cardiff

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n Sergeant, Cardiff West n Special Course, Bramshill (the last such course)

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n Central North Area Response Group

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n Attachment to Traffic

n Inspector, Cardiff West

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n Territorial Policing (West), based at the former Swansea Fire Station

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n Inspector, Central South Area Response Group n Chief Inspector, Cynon Valley

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n Assistant Chief Constable, Wiltshire Police

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n Superintendent, Community Safety, based in Port Talbot

n Assistant Chief Constable, South Wales Police n Deputy Chief Constable, South Wales Police

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n Silver Commander (Island Site), European Summit, Cardiff

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n BCU Commander, Merthyr Tydfil

n Chief Constable, South Wales Police

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n Awarded Queen’s Police Medal

n Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Swansea University n Retires after 33 years of service.

Other achievements: n Acting President Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) n Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Mid Glamorgan n Vice Chancellor St John Cymru Wales

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n Crime and Operations Policy Unit, Headquarters

n Awarded an Honorary Fellowship by Cardiff University

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n Chief Superintendent, Divisional Commander, Rhondda Cynon Taff n Fuel dispute-Staff Officer to Sir Anthony Burden as President of ACPO

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n Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of South Wales n Elected Vice Chair of the National Police Chiefs Council

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FEATURE

The force certainly had its fair share of airtime on the small screen in 2017.

First up was the Welsh language S4C series Y Ditectif, the series presented by Mali Harries, known for her role as DI Marred Rhys in Hinterland that aired in May. The programme looks at the Major Crime team investigation into a Swansea murderer David Ellis who hid his landlord's body Alec Warburton in an old quarry in Dolwyddelan, Conwy, before fleeing the country.

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Among other cases featured in the eight-part series was Leigh Ann Sabine from Beddau who murdered her husband John Sabine with a stone frog and hid his body in her home for 17 years. It also looked at the murder of Nadine Aburas from Cardiff on New Year’s Eve 2014 by New Yorker Sammy Almahri which sparked an international manhunt.

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What certainly shone through was the professionalism and understanding shown by the officers who featured in the programme

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The English version of the same series ‘Crime Files’, aired in October and was presented by Andrea Byrne.

Autumn saw BBC Valley Cops air on our screens, the two part series that certainly got people talking was filmed alongside officers in Northern division, described as a place ‘where everyone knows everyone in an incredibly tight-knit community, which few ever leave.’

What certainly shone through was the professionalism and understanding shown by the officers who featured in the programme – qualities which are displayed by officers across the force day in day out throughout South Wales.

Valley Cops attracted public feedback on social media – much of which has been extremely complimentary of our policing style and how officers are part of our valley communities, showing professionalism and compassion in often difficult circumstances.

Rounding off our stint on the box in 2017 was a brand new TV series called ‘Swipe Right for Murder’ which aired on the UKTV channel Really.

The work of the Major Crime team was once again highlighted with the episode looking in to the murder investigation of Nadine Aburas and featured interviews with Senior Investigating Officer DCI Gareth Morgan and DI Tudor Thomas whose team tracked down Almahri in Tanzania.

Paul Fisher, of the Communications Team, which manages filming requests, said: “When agreements are reached with broadcasters to make television programmes such as Valley Cops, Police 24/7 or Crime Files contracts are drawn up which will include important issues such as editorial control, much of which rests with the producers – although we will have a limited input to ensure facts are correct and so on.

“We get the opportunity to preview the initial cut of a programme to make sure there are no issues such as identification or subjudice matters.”

There’s more to come in 2018 as ITV are currently filming a ‘fly on the wall’ documentary to showcase major crime investigations.

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FEATURE Source footage

Facial recognition: A snapshot of success...

Six months after the first arrest using Automated Facial Recognition (AFR), the system is continuing to yield positive results.

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In June, we successfully deployed AFR ‘Locate’ for the UEFA Champions League week in Cardiff. South Wales Police became the first force in the UK to have a positive match using AFR, leading to the arrest of a 34-year-old man wanted on recall to prison.

AFR Locate is a real time solution, which utilises live feeds from CCTV-type cameras based at either specific, fixed locations or cameras secured to the top of one of our vehicle fleet to locate persons on prescribed watch lists.

In August, the force went live with AFR ‘Identify’ which uses a static face search capability. AFR Identify allows officers to load images of persons of interest and compare them against our 500,000 custody images to see if there is a possible match on identification.

Between 28th July and 12th December last year there have been positive matches using AFR Identify against 191 incidents with 50 charges and 12 arrests being brought so far. The charges include theft, sexual offences, burglary, robbery and drug offences.

Alongside criminal investigations, the technology has helped officers with a non-suspicious sudden death, where the identity of the deceased was unknown. The identification was aided by the facial recognition system, which enabled our officers to quickly identify a possible match. The AFR technology shows that it can assist officers in not only criminal enquiries but also ones such as this when a person is either unconscious or deceased with no formal identification apparent. It can also help with identifying missing persons or those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other similar health issues, which allow officers to safeguard the vulnerable, far quicker.

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Superintendent Alun Morgan, head of the Fusion programme, said: “The past six months have been a resounding success it terms of validating the technology, building confidence amongst our officers and the public whilst offering a potential area for growth for us with the technology in the future.

“The overall effectiveness of facial recognition has been high, evidenced in part by the positive match figures of AFR Identify and the number of charges being brought against offenders. Our confidence in AFR as a valuable addition to our operational toolkit means that we will be extending the trial into January when an evaluation will be done in order to develop our findings further.”

Supt Morgan added: “Throughout the trial South Wales Police has been very cognisant of concerns about privacy and we have built in checks and balances into our methodology to make sure our approach is justified and balanced. We have had detailed discussions with all interested regulatory partners, including the local Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the Home Office

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Examples of occurrences where AFR assisted include: 1. Western BCU - male assaulted, broken jaw in takeaway shop. 12 months imprisonment suspended for 12 months on suspended sentence.

2. Eastern BCU - Dwelling Burglary Cardiff Area After arrest charged with 6 burglaries.

3. Eastern BCU – Murder investigation - image taken from murder victim’s mobile phone, which identified suspect 4. Eastern BCU - Dwelling Burglary - image taken from CCTV in dwelling. Total sentence of 40 months imprisonment.

5. Eastern BCU - Burglary Dwelling - Image obtained from nearby shop after burglary. AFR was conducted shortly after offence. OIC contacted ID unit to say male arrested wearing the same clothes.

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6. Central BCU - Gang related class A Drugs and firearms.

Two other occurrences involved identifying unknown deceased individuals who had no formal ID on them. The first was when a man was found dead at rear of buildings.

Uniform or local CID did not know the ID. A positive AFR match negated the need for a Major Crime Incident Room.

The second was when a man found in the River Taff. The positive AFR match meant that the man’s family could be with him in hospital when he passed away.

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Breaking the generational cycle of crime A new approach to policing vulnerability is a step closer to being rolled out forcewide following a successful six-month trial period in the Maesteg sector.

Frontline officers there have adopted a new style of working which aims to break the generational cycle of crime by working alongside partners to identify, address and reduce adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

Exposure to ACEs – such as verbal, physical or sexual abuse or drug and alcohol abuse – is proven to have a detrimental impact on an individual, making them far more likely to turn to crime in later life.

But early intervention can negate the effects and encourage resilience amongst those most vulnerable – as our officers are beginning to see for themselves.

Since the pilot launched, many families who have previously been disengaged with Early Help have been receptive to the multi-agency help and support offered to them, and are reporting back on a number of tangible improvements within their homes and schools.

Officers are seeing opportunities to develop a reduction in PPNs as closer collaboration with Bridgend County Borough Council (BCBC), with whom we’ve worked closely to roll out the pilot, continues to improve.

These opportunities are likely to increase in the near future with BCBC investing in co-location facilities, which will enable the neighbourhood team and the local authority’s Family Support Workers (FSW) early intervention teams to work alongside one-another on a daily basis.

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Our Family Support Workers are happy with the information being shared and the communication about families. It is also having a positive impact on the social services assessment team who review PPNs, who have spoken about how this is helping them and how beneficial this is for families.

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Stephanie Sibanda, ACEs coordinator, BCBC

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the benefits to both the families involved and our officers.

“We’re only a couple of months in and we’ve already had a number of success stories, and with some more developments forthcoming, we can only expect that to continue.”

Until now we had to wait until things escalated and only focus on high risk families - this approach means now we will get families help when they first need it and hopefully stop them becoming high risk.

PC Sam Beaumont, Schools Officer

upskilling and providing more opportunities for collaborative working.

Chief Inspector Jason Herbert, who has overseen the pilot, said: “Early indications of the trial are that an ACEs-inspired approach towards policing vulnerability locally is entirely sustainable.

“Of course there have been some teething issues, but overall the pilot has been met with positivity and enthusiasm and we are starting to see

The programme is expected to be rolled out to the wider Bridgend area in early 2018, before being implemented force-wide later in the year.

But the work underway in Maesteg is also set to shape the way in which police and partner agencies deal with society’s most vulnerable throughout Wales, after the Home Office recently announced a funding boost £6.87m for the project.

CI Herbert added: “The funding from the Police Transformation Fund will be a real boost and it’s great to know that the work being carried out in Maesteg during this trial and test has the potential to shape how things are done Wales-wide.

” joint screening process with the “ The Early Help Teams has really increased the value of partnership working. We’re now able to better engage with our communities and make a positive difference.

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ERNEST ROLLINGS THE POLICEMAN WHO ENDED THE WAR An exhibition to honour the achievements of former Glamorgan and Neath policeman, Ernest Rollings, is currently being held at the Firing Line Museum, Cardiff Castle.

His fascinating story is captured in a display which charts the career of a quiet, modest man, whose endeavours during #WW1 would earn him accolades as ‘the man who ended the war’.

In 1918 Lieutenant Rollings, led two armoured cars to a German Headquarters in Framerville in France.

Once there his orders were short and to the point. He was to raid them for documents.

However Rollings, who could not read German, would not come to know the significance of the information he was to uncover there for many years later.

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Thirteen years later, an RAF mechanic would stumble upon a short hand note he had written at a high level briefing in September 1918, which he then took to the Sunday Express.

A nationwide search then began to find the man responsible for uncovering secret information containing crucial details of the German Hindenburg Line. Just one week later, Rollings was found.

His actions would make him famous in his lifetime, but Rollings, in keeping with his modest nature, didn’t put himself forward and when he was initially contacted by the paper he was reluctant to get involved.

His fascinating story has been captured as part of an impressive display which contains a number of Rollings’ personal artefacts, including his medals and Webley service revolver. A silver casket, which was presented to him when he was awarded the freedom of the borough of Neath in 1932 can also be seen.

Recalling memories of her grandfather, Anne Day said: “My grandfather was a quiet gentle man who I remember with great fondness. As a child we spent many happy hours together. My memories include enjoying the outdoors, wildlife and sitting on his lap by the coal fire sipping a hot drink and rubbing the bullet wound at the side of his head. I didn't know him as a war hero, just my kind and caring grandfather who was great fun to be with. Now I wonder how many lives his actions

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may have saved. I think he represents so many modest men who were the real heroes of the war.”

Gareth Madge, of the South Wales Police Museum said: “We are delighted to be able to showcase our collection at the Firing Line Museum. South Wales Police as a force is one that takes great pride in its heritage as well as the achievements of its people, past and present.

“The story of Ernest Rollings is truly fascinating and one we are keen to share with as many people as possible.”

The exhibition runs until February 2nd 2018.

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TACKLING ABUSE OF POWER A campaign to identify potential abuses of power by our police officers and staff in order to form sexual relationships has achieved some significant results since its introduction.

Operation Waterloo was set up by our Anti-Corruption Unit to identify and investigate potential abuses of power, and has since been adopted by a number of other police forces across Wales and England.

Launched in February 2017, the Unit received a high number of referrals in the first six months with some concerns being successfully negated, while other cases are subject to ongoing investigation.

Wales' other three police forces now use the highly impactive campaign materials created by our Communications Team for Operation Waterloo, with the Anti-Corruption Unit having also been contacted by Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Police in order to share our strategy with those forces.

Meanwhile, Operation Waterloo presentations have taken place in each BCU and have been shared with third sector partners who deal with vulnerable people, as well as the Police Federation, unions, the National Police Chief’s Council, and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC, formerly the Independent Police Complaints Commission).

UK police service. There is an inherent imbalance of power in the relationship between a member of the Police and a vulnerable member of the community – thanks to Operation Waterloo, those who seek to exploit that imbalance for their own gain are now far more likely to be identified quickly and dealt with appropriately.

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“Operation Waterloo has successfully identified a number of cases of Chief Superintendent Dorian Lloyd, concern within our own force which Head of the Professional Standards we are investigating, and I am pleased Department, said: “Tackling abuse of to be able to share how we go about power and predatory sexual behaviour this, plus our communication materials, is the highest priority for us and for the with colleagues nationally.”

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Every investigation regarding possible abuse of power for sexual gain is immediately referred to the IOPC under the criteria of ‘serious corruption’.

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A new campaign has been rolled out across the force reminding everyone of the need to ‘Stay Alert’ and ACT. With the threat to police from terrorism at Severe (an attack is highly likely), and the public depending on us to help keep them safe, the campaign aims to encourage everyone to be vigilant and ACT quickly to look after each other.

Based on feedback from officers and staff working in forces across the country, along with intelligence from CT policing and results from building penetration testing, the campaign focuses on key areas of concern: personal, building, information and online security. More information and practical tips about these themes to help keep you safe will follow over the coming weeks.

Stay Alert is a national initiative funded by Counter Terrorism Policing as part of their Action Counters Terrorism or 'ACT' campaign - which was launched last March with a public appeal to report suspicious behaviour.

Last summer ACT focused on holidaymakers and people attending outdoor events. In September football fans were encouraged to be vigilant.

More recently attention turned to those charged with keeping the public

safe – officers and staff, including those working at South Wales Police.

The whole UK police service has supported this campaign, including colleagues at the College of Policing, the Federation and staff unions.

Chief Constable Matt Jukes said: “We know international terrorist groups such as Daesh are encouraging followers to target police personnel and buildings.

“Across the world, our colleagues have been attacked. Only last summer we lost one of our own officers in the attack on Westminster Bridge. We have also seen several plots to kill police personnel prevented by the work of our CT operations.

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“If you have any concerns about security that can't be easily resolved, you need to ACT and report it.

“This is not just the responsibility of those in management positions – everyone needs to play their part to keep us all safe. Because if you don’t ACT, who will?”

“It is vital we do not make the terrorists’ job easier by being complacent. We must stay alert to this threat in both

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Since the Dragon’s Den presentations, many of the successful projects have made great progress and 2018 will see a flurry of activity with initiatives launching across the force area to benefit staff and officers.

Keep an eye out on Bob for more information, but here is a brief outline of what we have to look forward to!

Walk at Work Two treadmill desks will soon be arriving at Unit 2 and one at Cardiff Bay to encourage staff to take regular, short activity breaks whilst in the office helping to combat against the negative effects of sitting at a conventional desk SWP Slimming Club for long periods.

‘Lighten Up’ will be a weight loss club with a difference, offering confidential Recreation Area for weigh-in sessions, guidance and talks Digital Forensic and from a qualified nutritionist and access Cyber Crime Unit to a resource library to help you eat and live better. This scheme is This was the winner of the public vote launching early in the new year, so look and Recreation Area for Digital out for more information on Bob. Forensic and Cyber Crime Unit will provide an interactive recreation area for officers and staff within the DFCCU, providing a helpful diversion from the intense and stressful roles within the unit.

Run for All Eight coaches will be trained up early in 2018 to lead Couch to 5K courses across the force area. The courses will be launched in March, so watch this space!

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Mindfulness at Work

SWP has been selected to be one of three forces taking part in a College of Zen Memorial Garden, Policing study on the use and efficacy of mindfulness in policing. The College Cardiff Bay will fund the pilot scheme of the SWP Estates are looking to instruct an Mindfulness app, which will launch soon. architect and contractors to design and The money allocated by the dragons build a relaxation room and Zen will go towards training mindfulness Memorial Garden in the unused space in champions across the force. the Cardiff Bay Atrium. This will enable staff to have a space for relaxation and meditation, proven to increase wellbeing and aid mental resilience.

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An evening of celebration and thanks At our Annual Awards 2017 ceremony held in Swansea we said thank you to the 37 individuals and teams shortlisted across the 13 award categories.

The finalists and winners represent the wide and varied work undertaken by South Wales Police, and the Chief Constable, Peter Vaughan, and Police and Crime Commissioner, Alun Michael, paid tribute to each and everyone’s contribution and commitment whether they work on the frontline or behind the scenes.

Congratulations to the winners: PC Thomas Harrison - Learner of the Year Award Special Constabulary Inspector Jonathan Edwards Extra Mile Award for Volunteers DC Annalisa Bartley - Exceptional Service to People Award Insp. Jason Rees & Police Youth Volunteer Scheme Team Innovation Award Police Youth Volunteers, Western BCU Diversity in Action Award

PC Michael Neate - Community Officer Shrievalty Cup Sallie Bevan & Fleet Management Administration Team South Wales Police Teamwork Award DCI Phil Sparrow - Leadership Award DCI Stuart Wales & Operation Blue Capri Police and Crime Commissioner Partnership Award Laura Matthews - Exceptional Bravery Award Beverley Cousins - Lifetime Achievement for Police Staff Former DS Debbie Gardner Lifetime Achievement for Police Officers Malcolm Lowe Special Recognition Award, Awarded by the Chief Constable and Police & Crime Commissioner This year’s awards ceremony was also the last for Chief Constable Peter Vaughan before his retirement, and to mark this he was presented with a three-tiered celebratory cake to him thank him for his service and dedication to the force and to south Wales.

#VisibleAndValued Appreciating the valuable work of our PCSOs Superintendent Cath Larkman and Hannah Jenkins-Jones, Strategic Policy Lead Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, have recently been tasked with overseeing the PCSOs area of work as co-chairs of the PCSO Continuous Improvement Group.

The group, which is made up from representatives from across the force is keen to more clearly understand and celebrate the role of the PCSO which is such a

fundamental part of community policing in our BCUs. They want to ensure that PCSOs continue to provide the public with the best possible service. They also want to ensure that colleagues and the public fully understand and appreciate the role that PCSOs play in policing our communities.

To help achieve this, a cohort of PCSOs from each BCU are running an activity measuring survey during January which will help us fully

understand the diversity and breadth of work they carry out.

The group is always keen to hear from anyone, especially PCSOs, who feel they have something to contribute to this work.

Please email Superintendent Larkman and Hannah directly, they’d be delighted to hear your views. Or you can post your comments in the ‘Share Something’ forum which is on the PCSO Team page.

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GET ON TRACK FOR A GREAT CAUSE...

In the summer, our force will again be taking part in the Police Unity Tour, where riders meet with other cyclists from UK forces for a service of remembrance for all officers who have died in active service.

This year, the Welsh team will be made up of staff and officers from all four forces and will cover 200 miles from Wales to Stafford.

The event from 27th - 29th July will raise money for COPS – Care of Police Survivors - and everyone taking part will be expected to raise personal sponsorship as well as take part in team fundraising events in the build up to the event. Last year the Welsh Chapter raised over £10,000, and this year we aim to exceed this.

COPS support the families or ‘survivors’ of officers who have died on duty, and as part of the event each cyclist will ride on behalf of a family, wearing a band bearing the name of a colleague who has fallen. Many of these families will be present during an event on the Saturday afternoon, and all riders will meet with them in what is an emotional and particularly rewarding part of the weekend.

The event has been running for a number of years, and each year, the number of riders and supporters form Wales has increased. Last year there were over 40 from Wales and in the region of 250 nationally. This year, we are looking to surpass this total.

I’m interested – what next?

LAST YEAR WE HELPED RAISE OVER £10,000, THIS YEAR WE AIM TO EXCEED THIS.

n For safety and logistical reasons, we will need to limit the number of riders.

As a result, SWP are keen to identify those who are interested in participating.

n Although the event is not a race, riders will be expected to have decent levels of fitness; the group generally average about 15 miles an hour.

n Participants will have to pay approximately £150 upfront in addition to the sponsorship required, which will cover the cost of accommodation and the majority of meals. n If you are interested or have any queries, please email Supt Rich Jones 1000 who is coordinating the SWP group. Nearer the time, information will be made available on how you can donate to the cause and show support for our riders.

GRAPPLING WITH SUCCESS! Are you interested in joining the first recognised UK Police Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club?

Towards the end of last year, the South Wales Police club was formally certified by the UKBJJ association and is going from strength to strength.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on grappling, in particular ground fighting. It actively promotes the idea that a smaller person can successfully defend themselves against a bigger, stronger opponent using proper technique, leverage and by taking the fight to the ground and once there, using a variety of chokes and joint locks to submit the opponent.

The training can be applied in sports tournaments or in selfdefence situations, including those faced by police officers and staff on a day-to-day basis.

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DC Tom Rumens, one of the club's cofounders, said: "Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is one of the UK’s fastest growing sports. If you want to learn a viable self-defence skill that relieves stress, improves your all-round fitness, health and wellbeing, while gaining new confidence then this club is for you.”

If you are interested in joining the police club to learn and train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in a safe, friendly environment with colleagues then please contact Tom Rumens on Tom.Rumens@south-wales.pnn.police.uk or Dom Bury on Dominic.Bury@south-wales.pnn.police.uk Alternatively please visit the PSSW website and view the club page.

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SOCIAL MEDIA South Wales Police

WELSH OFFICE VISIT Officers and staff from South Wales Police joined representatives from Wales’ other three forces at a special recognition event held at Gwydyr House – the Welsh Office – in Whitehall.

THESE MEN AND WOMEN WORK TIRELESSLY AND DILIGENTLY TO PROTECT AND KEEP US SAFE.

across Wales recognised by the Secretary of State in this way.”

Mr Cairns said: “I’m delighted to welcome officers and staff from Welsh police forces to Gwydyr House. These men and women work tirelessly and diligently in their communities to protect and keep us safe.

The Secretary of State for Wales, Rt. Hon. Alun Cairns MP, paid tribute to “Welsh police forces have the work done by Welsh police responded to a number of major forces during major national events national incidents and I want to pay and incidents over the past year. tribute and thanks to their work Chief Constable Matt Jukes, chair of following the terror incidents in London and Manchester. The the Welsh Chief Officers Group, said; “Officers and staff from across tragedy at Grenfell, their response following the devastation caused Wales have been praised for their

by Hurricane Irma in the British work following the terror incidents in London and Manchester this year. Virgin Islands as well as their first class management of the safety of “As well as dealing with these over 200,000 fans at the attacks we have also hosted the Champions League final in Cardiff.

Champions League final, an event which attracted more than 200,000 visitors to Cardiff.

“It is particularly pleasing to see the work of police officers and staff

“It is always so uplifting to hear of the good work being done, and to see the positive difference they make to our nation.”

@swpolice

Well done, Walter, da iawn.

Extremely proud of you.

DCC Rich Lewis @DCCRichLewis

Great story, cant shake 30 years of public service.

Well done Walter all your former @swpolice & @swpcardiff are very proud of your actions twitter.com/WalesOnline

South Wales Police @swpolice

Fantastic work, @swpcardiff #communityengagement SW Police Cardiff @swpcardiff

PC Jenkins taking the time to help an elderly lady home with her heavy #christmas shopping bag in #fairwater #T4Response @swpolice @swpcardiff ˆMos

Sophie Howe @spohiehowe - Dec 6

@swpolice officers doing you proud at the @EHRCwales cmt meeting today @DCCMattJukes Clear and passionate messages about hate crime and robust action police will take

South Wales Police @swpolice

Replying to @spohiehowe @EHRCwales

That’s great to hear @spohiehowe

Felicity Walters @FLissWalters - Dec 10

Thank you to all the emergency services, NHS and social care services working tirelessly in difficult conditions to keep people safe @swpolice @WelshAmbulance @DyfedPowys @NWPolice #NHSWales

South Wales Police @swpolice

Replying to @FlissWalters @NWPolice and 2 others

Thank you for your kind comments Felicity

BENEFITS OF IPA MEMBERSHIP...

The South Wales branch of the International Police Association has a growing membership of around 165 serving and retired officers and staff from the South Wales and Gwent forces, amongst others.

The benefits of individual police participation are many - making new friends both in the UK and on an international level, the opportunity to

learn about professional policing practices and cultures in other countries, as well as receiving help and guidance when travelling abroad.

The IPA also has a range of high quality houses and apartments available for rent throughout the world.

Social activities organised by the South Wales branch have included

various visits to Christmas markets in European cities, river cruises, a visit to the Senedd in Cardiff, plus the annual visit to the Abergavenny Food Festival.

To join complete the application form via www.ipa-uk.org or for further information, contact the South Wales branch Secretary, Denis Hunt, at d.hunt3@ntlworld.com

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