Dyfed-Powys Police are set to visit every residential property across the force area as part of a major new community engagement initiative.

The Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Team (NPPT) will begin Operation Connect this month, with officers and PCSOs aiming to knock on 257,416 doors over the next three years.

The force says the programme is designed to “proactively visit and connect with every home across the Dyfed-Powys force area” as part of a wider push to improve communication and visibility.

Operation Connect is described as phase two of the NPPT’s plan to increase engagement at a local level, following the launch of its two-way messaging system ‘Dyfed-Powys Connects’ in September 2025.

Chief Inspector Dominic Jones said: "It is vital that we make every effort to connect with those who live and work in our communities, as our public deserves to know their local police teams and feel a genuine sense of trust and confidence in Dyfed-Powys Police.

“I know how much our Neighbourhood Policing Teams care about their areas, and we are undertaking this work because we truly care about the communities we serve.”

During the visits, PCSOs will also ask residents to complete priority surveys designed to capture views on local issues. The force says the information will help provide “valuable measurable data required by the NPCC to maintain community confidence and solve problems alongside our partners.”

The initiative will see neighbourhood teams become “the most visible resource across the force”.

“By increasing an overall physical presence in our communities, the NPPTs will allow us to maximise our accessibility to the public we serve,” said the force.

Chief Inspector Jones added: “By reporting back on our progress through 'You Said, We Did,' we will continue to build, solve problems, and maintain lasting relationships with the communities we serve.”