TACTICS and strategies on how to deal with organised crime, extremism and terrorism were among the range of topics discussed in depth by police leaders from all over Wales.

The country’s four Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Chief Constables met at Gwent Police’s HQ in Cwmbran on July 4 for the quarterly All Wales Policing Group meeting.

Dyfed-Powys PCC Dafydd Llywelyn said: “This was a great opportunity to discuss and share ideas between all Welsh police forces; this forum allows issues to be discussed at a pan-Wales level.

“Working together in the interests of the public in Wales is at the heart of everything all of us do.

“I’m confident this partnership approach will develop opportunities to collaborate and for joined-up working.”

The group meet around the country and this event was hosted by Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert. It was such meeting since May’s PCC elections.

The All Wales Policing Group enables Welsh PCCs and Chief Constables to discuss strategic issues and to identify how they can best work together to prevent crime and protect victims from serious harm.

The latest meeting included a presentation from Carl Sargeant, the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Children.

Gwent Chief Constable Jeff Farrar presented a report on the Welsh Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU) and the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU).

Meeting delegates considered future areas of policy and policing they wish to influence and shared feedback on national meetings they had attended.

Mr Cuthbert said: “I was delighted to welcome all the Welsh PCCs and Chief Constables to this meeting. I was pleased to welcome Carl Sargeant, who spoke about the importance of collaboration between the police and the Welsh Government.

“This was an invaluable opportunity for us to get together to share ideas, discuss policies and deliberate on how we can enhance existing collaboration between forces to increase efficiency in the service provided.”