DYFED-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Christopher Salmon has met with residents and community groups in Builth Wells.
Mr Salmon, who faces re-election this May, held a ’Your Voice Day’ in the town.
He said: "Local people understand local issues better than anybody and we want to know how their thoughts are evolving."
Those who met Mr Salmon included members of the public who had booked private appointments. Issues discussed included local police activity and the welfare of those with mental health difficulties.
He talked about online bullying, drugs and alcohol concerns and agencies working together with students and staff at Builth Wells High School and PCSO Johanna Kelham.
The commissioner met staff and supporters of Builth Wells Community Support, which runs schemes to help local people live healthy, independent lives.
He visited supporters of Tros Gynnal Plant, which offers advocacy for children and young people, and Age Cymru Powys who provide free confidential information, advice and advocacy for older people.
Mr Salmon oversees an annual Dyfed-Powys policing fund of around £94m. As the elected voice of the public, the commissioner makes the police answerable to the communities they serve and works with other agencies to ensure a unified approach to preventing and reducing crime.
Elected Police and Crime Commissioner in 2012, Mr Salmon lists his achievements as increasing police officer numbers and the time they spend more on the beat. He has decreased the amount taxpayers spend on the police; crime and antisocial behaviour are down.