Dyfed Powys Police – Celebrating the contribution of Welsh Government funded Community Support Officers

Dyfed Powys Police are celebrating the contribution of Welsh Government Funded Community Support Officers to our communities this week.

CSO Carwyn Phillips has been in the job for a year in the Fishguard and Goodwick areas. Here’s a snapshot of what he’s been getting involved with in his communities recently that really make a difference to residents.

He and his colleague Eirian Thomas have been visiting elderly residents of sheltered accommodation, and giving them scams awareness sessions. The sessions aim to help them avoid becoming victims of scam letters, emails and calls. The residents really appreciated this, and felt reassured that they are in a better position to avoid becoming victims of the ever increasing scams out there.

With the summer holidays just around the corner, he’s been talking to children in Goodwick Sea Scout Beavers and Goodwick School about how to keep themselves safe, what to do if they get lost and warning them about anti-social behaviour. As well as giving them serious messages and advice, a lot of fun was had.

Carwyn has also launched the Steal And Be Banned scheme with the Chamber of Trade for Fishguard and Goodwick. The scheme will empower local traders to work together to tackle shoplifters efficiently and help prevent further businesses suffering losses.