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Following the publication of the HMICFRS PEEL Report on North Wales Police, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has made the following comment on the report’s findings.
“A crucial part of my role as Police and Crime Commissioner for North Wales is to hold the Chief Constable to account for the performance of the Force. This is a responsibility I take extremely seriously. The HMICFRS PEEL Report highlights a number of areas that require improvement, namely investigating crime, protecting vulnerable people, and leadership and force management. It is important that the observations in the report are taken seriously and are acted on by the Force. I have no doubt that the Chief Constable is already taking measures to address the issues raised and I look forward to seeing her plans to improve performance in these areas. I know the Chief Constable, like me, takes the issue of violence against women and girls seriously and we are both committed to combatting it wherever it happens. I will be meeting and consulting with the Chief Constable regularly to gauge progress in all highlighted areas on behalf of the public.
“However, it would also be remiss of me, as PCC, to not also recognise the areas where the report praises the Force, such as on crime data integrity and on building, supporting, and protecting the workforce. These are important areas to get right, both for ensuring public confidence in the Force and its data and in making sure we have a positive and happy culture among the officers and staff. In the coming weeks I will be publishing my Police and Crime Plan for North Wales, which will have three key priorities. These priorities reflect the wishes of the people of North Wales and consist of a local neighbourhood policing presence; supporting victims, communities and businesses; a fair and effective criminal justice system. Ensuring that the Force is performing to its full strength across all areas highlighted in the PEEL Report will help ensure these priorities are met and that North Wales remains a safe and secure place for all residents and visitors, now and in the future.”