Young voices shaping the future of policing at Youth Ambassador Planning Day
Young people from across the Dyfed-Powys area are helping to shape the future of policing and community engagement following a Youth Ambassador Planning Day held at Police Headquarters on 23 March.
The event brought together members of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (OPCC) Youth Ambassador programme, offering them the opportunity to share their views, experiences and ideas on key issues affecting young people in their communities.
During the day, ambassadors met with Chief Constable Ifan Charles, gaining a unique insight into policing at the highest level and discussing the issues that matter most to them.
Next they met with our Cybercrime team for a team building exercise, then met members of the OPCC Policy team to discuss developments and plans for future consultations.
The session also focused on the development of the new Children and Young People Engagement Strategy, ensuring that young voices are at the heart of how the OPCC and policing partners engage with future generations.
Dafydd Llywelyn, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys, said:
“It is vital that young people have a genuine voice in shaping the services that impact their lives. Our Youth Ambassador programme provides a platform for that voice to be heard, and this planning session provided a valuable opportunity to work together to influence our future approach to engagement.
“By involving young people directly in the development of our Children and Young People Engagement Strategy, we are ensuring that it reflects their needs, their experiences and their ideas. I am grateful to all of our ambassadors for their enthusiasm, insight and continued commitment.”
The Youth Ambassador programme plays a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of young people are embedded within the work of the OPCC, supporting more inclusive, informed and effective decision-making.
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Article Date: 24/03/2026