North Wales Police & Crime Commissioner launches surgery
The event invites residents to discuss policing concerns in rural communities and forms part of Rural Crime Action Week, taking place September 8-10.
Mr Dunbobbin said: "I am delighted to be hosting an online surgery for the people of North Wales focused specifically on rural and wildlife crime, which is an area I am hugely focused on in my job and which forms a key part of my Police and Crime Plan to reduce offending in North Wales.
"I always aim to listen closely to what residents are telling me, and the online surgery is a great way for residents of North Wales to voice their concerns.
"Please get in touch now to book and discuss any issues that you want to raise with me."
Rural and wildlife crime is a central priority in Mr Dunbobbin's Police and Crime Plan for North Wales.
The surgery will give residents the opportunity to speak directly with the commissioner and representatives from North Wales Police, including staff from the commissioner's office.
Each attendee will be allocated a confidential 20-minute slot to discuss personal concerns or broader issues affecting their communities.
Topics for discussion may include the six priorities identified in the Wales Rural Crime Strategy, launched in July.
The strategy is a collaboration between Welsh police forces and the Welsh Government, building on the progress of the first joint strategy.
The new action plan focuses on bird crime, farm crime, habitats, heritage crime, mammals and European protected species, and networking rural support services.
The last priority specifically addresses mental health vulnerabilities in rural areas.
The surgeries are by appointment only to ensure discussions are relevant to policing, crime, or community safety, and to allow the commissioner to be fully briefed in advance.
Confidentiality will be maintained throughout the surgery, and attendees may be directed to other agencies if their concerns fall outside the commissioner's remit.
The Police and Crime Commissioner cannot address complaints against individual police officers, staff, PCSOs, or special constables, as these must be handled through established complaints channels.
To book a 20-minute slot, residents are asked to contact the commissioner's office by email at opcc@northwales.police.uk, by phone on 01492 805486, or by post at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner North Wales, Police Headquarters, Glan y Don, Colwyn Bay, LL29 8AW.
Slots are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
If the session is fully booked, alternative dates will be offered.
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