The new structure
As of May 4 2011 a functional model of policing will replace the three current geographically based Basic Command Units/ Divisions.
The new single pan North Wales Local Policing Function will be headed by a Chief Superintendent with three Superintendents leading on Neighbourhood Policing, Response Policing and Volume Investigation.
To ensure that the Force 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 local communities.
Alongside these will be ten new local policing Districts, each led by an Inspector, and made up of Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Investigation Teams, based in local towns and villages.
These are Anglesey based in Llangefni, Gwynedd North based in Bangor, Gwynedd based in Dolgellau, West Conwy Coastal based in Llandudno, Denbighshire Coastal based in Rhyl, Conwy & Denbigh Rural based in Denbigh, Flintshire North based in Flint, Flintshire South based in Mold, Wrexham Town based in Wrexham and Wrexham Rural based in Wrexham.
Other Force resources, which will continue to provide support across North Wales, are:
o Detective Officers
o Road Policing
o Armed Response
o Dogs
o Level 2 Crime
o Major Incident Team
o Public Protection Unit
o Air support
PCSOs
There are no proposed changes to the number or roles of PCSOs. They will continue contributing to neighbourhood policing at least until March 2013. The Government has said it intends to leave decisions on what happens after that to an elected Police & Crime Commissioner.
Police stations
We are currently reviewing our estate, in line with the new approach. The review is focusing on working with other agencies to identify areas where we might share accommodation. Neighbourhood officers will continue to operate out of local stations and any changes put forward in the future will be made in consultation with the local community.
As details of the reorganisation have emerged many concerns have been raised across the Force area and we have been working hard to reassure people that public safety and increased efficiency are at the heart of what we are doing. This dialogue with local communities and organisations will continue.
We understand public expectations and we are implementing these changes to enable us to continue to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, protect the public and maintain confidence in the service we deliver to the people of North Wales.