North Wales Police is moving to a new way of working from May 4.
There will be a Chief Inspector for each county responsible for investigations and Neighbourhood Policing.
In Conwy the new Chief Inspector is Jane Banham, whilst Denbighshire will be covered by Chief Inspector Ian Jones.
The new Local Police Area Inspector for the West Conwy Coastal Neighbourhood Policing Team is Inspector Ian Verburg, who will be based in Llandudno. In Conwy and Denbigh Rural the Inspector is Temporary Inspector Neil Thomas, who will be based in Denbigh, and Denbighshire Coastal and Abergele will be the responsibility of Inspector Dyfan Jones, based in Rhyl.
The Inspectors join the beat as North Wales Police has undergone major restructuring to improve the way the Force works to continue to make north Wales an even safer place to live, work and visit.
Inspector Verburg will lead the team of Neighbourhood Beat Managers, Police Community Support Officers and the Investigation team, dedicated to the Llandudno, Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, Glan Conwy, Mochdre, Penrhyn Bay, Rhos on sea, Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, Llysfaen and Llandulas.
He said: “Having worked for the last 12 months as the District Inspector based in Llandudno I am looking forward to having the additional responsibility for Colwyn Bay and the surrounding areas.”
Neil Thomas will lead the team of Neighbourhood Beat Managers, Police Community Support Officers and the Investigation team, dedicated to the towns and villages in Conwy and Denbigh Rural.
They will be based at Denbigh, Ruthin, Llanrwst and Llangollen Police Stations, but will be out and about in the communities on dedicated patrol and providing reassurance.
Temporary Inspector Neil Thomas joined the force in 1995 and has since then worked mainly in the Western and Central areas and within various departments including Roads Policing, Armed Response and recently at Force Headquarters as staff officer to the Deputy Chief Constable. Neil is a fluent Welsh speaker.
He said: “For years Neighbourhood Policing Teams have worked closely with local residents and partners to identify crime and disorder issues, and this is something that will be continuing.
“All officers on the team, which include PCSO’s, Community Beat Managers and Neighbourhood Policing Sergeants, are committed to continuing with crime reduction in the area and improving the quality of life for residents.
He added: “I encourage the community to make the best use of their local policing team. If anyone has concerns about any issues where they live, needs security advice or more information about what work is being done in their area then they should get in touch.”
Chief Inspector Jane Banham said: “I look forward to returning to Conwy to lead the County Policing Team having previously worked in the East Conwy area as the District Inspector. These are challenging times for the Police Service and I am committed to ensure that the public have trust and confidence in NWP and that performance levels are maintained so that we continue to deliver a quality service that meets the needs of the Conwy community.”
Chief Inspector Ian Jones said: “‘North Wales Police will undergo a force restructure on 4th May which will reduce costs and minimise the impact on front line services.
My role within that restructure is to continue the excellent work that has already been carried out through partnership working and seek your continued support in our understanding and prioritising of the issues that most concern you. Thereafter, working with me and my team to find and implement long term solutions.”
If you would like to speak to a member of you team, please dial 101. Alternatively, contact details for individual officers are available via the Force website – www.north-wales.police.uk
Your teams regularly hold local meetings in your area, to find out more contact a member of your team or keep an eye out in your local press for details.
- North Wales Police have now moved to a new functional model of policing to replace the three geographically based Divisions.
- The new single pan Local Policing Function will be headed by Chief Superintendent Simon Humphreys, with three Superintendents leading on Neighbourhood Policing, Response Policing and Volume Crime Investigation.
- To ensure that we continue to build on the considerable work achieved in partnership with local authorities and to support our District Inspectors, other agencies and organisations, a Chief Inspector has been appointed to each county council area.
- Nine strategically placed hubs will be set up across the Force area to provide response to calls graded emergency and prompt. Response officers will not stay at these hubs, but will be on directed patrol, ready to respond and also providing a reassuring presence in our local communities.
- Other Force resources, which will continue to provide support across North Wales will be Detective Officers, Roads Policing, Armed Response, Dogs, Air Support, Level 2 Crime, Major Incident Team and the Public Protection Unit.
For more information on the new look North Wales Police, please visit the website at www.north-wales.police.uk
