Initiative aims to boost Gwent residents' influence on policing
The Public Accountability Forum, established by Commissioner Mudd, will spotlight key issues and concerns from across the region, bringing them directly to Gwent Police Chief Constable Mark Hobrough's attention.
The first forum was recorded at Tredegar Medical Aid Society Heritage Centre, with plans for further sessions in Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport and Torfaen.
Commissioner Mudd said: "I was elected to hold the Chief Constable to account on behalf of the people of Gwent, and that means listening to what matters most to our communities.
"The Public Accountability Forum is a platform for raising the real issues people are facing and ensuring they are addressed at the highest level.
"This is about more than just asking questions.
"It is about building trust, improving transparency, and making sure that policing in Gwent reflects the needs and expectations of the people it serves."
Each forum will be made available online to ensure transparency and accessibility.
This initiative is part of Commissioner Mudd's commitment to shaping local policing priorities.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Reuters
22 minutes ago
- Reuters
Pakistan arrests 11 suspects after viral video of couple shot dead in the name of `honour`
QUETTA, Pakistan, July 20 (Reuters) - Pakistan has arrested 11 suspects after a video emerged on social media of a woman and a man being shot and killed for marrying against the wishes of their families, in a so-called honour killing, authorities said. The couple, who were not identified, were shot dead on the orders of a local tribal council last month in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province, according to provincial authorities, who investigated after the video went viral. Eleven suspects have been arrested, the provincial chief minister, Sarfraz Bugti, said in a statement on Monday, hours after he announced that the location and people in the video had been identified. A case has been registered against all those involved, Bugti said, adding that they will be prosecuted. The video shows people in a desert, and some pickup trucks and SUVs in which they had apparently been driven there. The woman is given a copy of the Koran, the Muslim holy book, and she then tells a man: "Come walk seven steps with me, after that you can shoot me." The man then follows her for a few steps. A local police official said the woman did not cry or seek mercy. "You are allowed only to shoot me. Nothing more than that," the woman says in the regional Brahavi language, translated by the official. It was not clear what she meant by "nothing more than that". The man, who had followed her, then aimed a pistol at her as she turned her back to the shooter. The woman, wrapped in a shawl, stood still as shots were fired. She remained standing after two shots, delivered from close range, dropping to the ground after the third shot. That is followed by a series of gunshots. The footage then shows a bloodied man lying on the ground, close to the woman's body. Then, men are shown shooting at both the bodies. Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan said that in 2024, there were at least 405 "honour killings", criticising the authorities for failing to stamp out these crimes. Most victims are women, and the killings are usually carried out by relatives professing to defend their family's reputation, human rights groups say. Conservative families in many parts of Pakistan and India do not allow couples to marry against their wishes.
Daily Mail
22 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Unsettling sight on Aussie streets as cops allegedly make disturbing discovery in the boot of a 'Chinese Police' car
A motorist has been arrested after allegedly driving a 'Chinese Police' vehicle around Sydney with live ammunition in the boot. NSW Police spotted the Mercedes S-Class in Strathfield, in the city's inner west, at about 2.50pm on Friday. The vehicle had police insignia on the doors and bonnet with the word 'police' displayed in Mandarin and the incorrect spelling of 'poilce' in English. The driver, 21, allegedly presented a forged document to officers, claiming the vehicle was used to transport Chinese consulate officials. Officers searched the car and allegedly found a box containing 48 live rounds of ammunition in the boot. The driver allegedly claimed the boot was the 'best place' to store the ammunition and that he had a valid firearms licence and two guns secured at his home. Police seized the ammunition and other items allegedly used to impersonate police. At a Baulkham Hills home, officers later found two gel-blasters and seized the man's registered firearms pending a review of his licence. The man was hit with a slew of charges including use display emergency services organisation insignia and drive motor vehicle with unlawful police insignia. He was also charged with use false document to influence exercise of public duty and holder of Category A or B licence not have approved storage (two counts). The other charges included provide information known to be false or misleading, possess unauthorised prohibited firearm, and not comply P2 licence condition not display P plates. He was granted bail and will appear at Burwood Local Court on Tuesday.
BBC News
an hour ago
- BBC News
Dorset Police campaign pledges patrols during summer
A police force has announced a summer campaign to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour using high-visibility patrols in popular Police said the school holidays in July and August were usually the "busiest time of the year" so it had launched its Good, Safe Summer said officers would use dispersal powers to direct people away from town centres and beachfronts if they acted in an anti-social and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said he was "confident" the force was prepared to tackle the extra demand. Police community support officers, special constables and local authority community safety patrol officers will also carrying out Supt Julie Howe said they were "committed in our efforts to ensure residents, business owners and visitors to Dorset feel safe and can enjoy their time here".Mr Sidwick said the message of the police and its partners was "very clear"."If you are coming to Dorset to cause harm or commit crime or anti-social behaviour, you are not welcome and will be dealt with swiftly and robustly," he said."I know the next few weeks are likely to be even busier than they have already, and I am confident the force is prepared to tackle the extra demand and ensure our area remains one of the safest places in the country." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
