Law and order

The police

Illus. By Rob Davies
Clock Tower
The Clock Tower, Machynlleth

Powys is policed by the Dyfed-Powys Police Force which covers Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys. This area covers half of Wales and is the largest area covered by one force in England and Wales and its headquarters is in Carmarthen.

A Powys policeman enjoyed a day off on September 24th, although work was never very far away:

Other Powys residents had dealings with the police on September 24th.

And one schoolgirl says:



A day in the life of a Police Chief inspector can be seen here .