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1 Career  


1.1  Heddlu Cymru/Wales Police  






2 Honours  




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Richard Lewis is the chief constableofDyfed-Powys Police.[1]

Career[edit]

Richard Lewis was born in Carmarthenshire in West Wales. Prior to being chief constable for Dyfed-Powys he served as the chief constable of Cleveland Police from April 2019. He started his policing career with Dyfed–Powys Police in 2000, where he worked in Uniform and CID. Lewis held every rank from constable to deputy chief constable whilst at Dyfed Powys Police, prior to becoming chief constable at Cleveland.[2]

Heddlu Cymru/Wales Police[edit]

Chief Constable Richard Lewis has suggested an all-Wales police force "Heddlu Cymru/Wales Police" and stated, "(If) the Americans can put a man on the moon in eight years, I think we can unify four police services. Doing away with those borders means we can provide a more effective service."[3]

Lewis came into some criticism after welcoming the WRU's decision to ban the song 'Delilah'.[4][5][6][7]

Honours[edit]

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
  • 2012
  • UK Version of this Medal

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New Chief Constable for Mid and West Wales Confirmed".
  • ^ "Chief Constable Richard Lewis". Cleveland Police. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
  • ^ Wood, Nick (29 March 2022). "Dyfed-Powys Police chief wants unified Welsh force". WalesOnline. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  • ^ Owen, Cathy (2 February 2023). "Top police officer lays out the reason fans should not sing Delilah". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  • ^ "Delilah: Rugby fans torn over WRU choir ban on Tom Jones song". BBC News. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  • ^ James, Dylan (3 February 2023). "Piers Morgan ridicules Delilah ban as Wales legend describes decision as 'crazy'". Wales Online. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  • ^ "Pennod 3". Y Prif. Season 1. Episode 3 (in Welsh). December 2023. S4C.
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