The meeting covered several key topics, including the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner, school incidents, the annual report of the panel, performance subgroup report, decisions made by the Police and Crime Commissioner, and the policing protocol performance report.

The most significant topic was the discussion with the newly re-elected Police and Crime Commissioner, Dr. Morian Cadet. He emphasized his intention to work collaboratively with the panel and highlighted the importance of the school's liaison program. He mentioned an upcoming summit with school leaders to strengthen the program and ensure police presence in schools is balanced to avoid over-criminalizing young people.

The meeting also addressed recent school incidents in Carmarthenshire, particularly at Amma Valley Comprehensive. Dr. Cadet noted that an ongoing investigation is in progress and emphasized the importance of learning from the incident. He mentioned a planned meeting with headteachers and a summit later in the year to discuss the school's program and its future direction.

The annual report of the panel was presented, highlighting the activities and objectives for the next 12 months, including the review of the precept and the revised peace and crime plan. The report was accepted with a correction regarding the term length of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

The performance subgroup report was discussed, focusing on issues like vetting and the health and wellbeing of police officers. The report's conclusions were accepted, and the recommendations were left in the hands of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).

Decisions made by the PCC were reviewed, including the CCTV support payment and the Northwest Surveillance Situation Awareness System. Dr. Cadet clarified that facial recognition is not used within Dyfed-Powys Police, and the system is a collaboration agreement across England and Wales.

The policing protocol performance report showed a positive shift from amber to green in several areas, indicating improved performance. The report was accepted, and the panel noted the importance of continuous improvement.

The business plan and program support phase were discussed, with a focus on embedding the new Women's Centre into local practice and evaluating the whole system approach to female offending in Dyfed-Powys. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of providing specific interventions for female offenders and mentioned the pilot project in Carmarthen.

The meeting concluded with a note of thanks to Councillor Dott-Jones for his valuable contributions, and the next scheduled meeting was announced for 20th June 2024 in Aberaeron.