THE Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for North Wales has been reconfirmed as holding the role for a further term of four years.

Wayne Jones’ reappointment follows the re-election of North Wales PCC, Andy Dunbobbin, in May.

The Deputy is in turn nominated by the PCC and this proposal is then put to a panel for their agreement.

Prior to serving as Deputy PCC since September 2021, Wayne was a senior detective with North Wales Police and served as head of crime services.

Originally from Rhyl, his police career began when he signed up with the Lancashire force.

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After three years in Lancashire, he returned home to join North Wales Police in 1994, initially serving in Wrexham and progressing swiftly up the ranks.

During his career he also served in Holyhead, Rhyl, Llandudno, the divisional headquarters in St Asaph and the force headquarters in Colwyn Bay.

As well as leading the fight against County Lines gangs, he was instrumental in establishing a number of ground-breaking initiatives including the Police Online Investigation Team (POLIT), the Onyx team for Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and the force’s Economic Crime Unit.

He was also the Gold Commander for the Operation Lenten investigation into child sexual exploitation which received a special award for its work.

Since taking up the role of Deputy PCC, Wayne has been active in areas of the office of the PCC’s work such as preventing Modern Slavery, violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence, and improving road safety, especially among young people.

Wayne said: "I thank the PCC and Police and Crime Panel for the faith they have shown in me by confirming me as Deputy PCC once again.

“Following the hearing meeting, I am very much looking forward to getting straight back down to work serving and delivering for the people of North Wales, alongside Andy as Commissioner.

“We stand at an interesting time for policing, with both pressures and opportunities on the horizon, and I am excited to continue playing my part and bringing my experience to bear in the service of the region.”