Joint Firearms Unit Inspector

Busy end to shift yesterday @JFUOps T2 East, negotiating surrender of a male in possession of a knife & axe @SWPCardiff. During deployment an elderly male was reported as collapsed and not breathing on outer cordon. ARV performed CPR and saved male. Male in stable condition. ^269

Four males arrested having been stopped & searched in @SWPCardiff A large knife and a quantity of drugs recovered. Thank you to the member of public who reported their concerns to us - we will respond proactively to any info regarding knife crime in our communities ^1064 *197953

@NorthantsARV Flat whites whilst awaiting recovery! ☕️ Top job 👍

100% success rate so far today for @JFUOps. Two reports across the region of persons in possession of bladed articles - all involved have been arrested and the items recovered. Credit to @SWPDogSection and @gpdogsection too 👏🐕 ^1064 *196234 & *196332 refer.

@SuptAttwell @swpolice @SWPBridgend Leading from the front goes a long way Boss 💪🏻

🚔 A complex incident that showcased: ▫️The professionalism of our @JFUOps officers ▫️The invaluable skills of our @SWP_Operations officers ▫️The effectiveness of working together @SWPCardiff @NPASSouthWest @WALES_HART @SWFireandRescue keeping our communities safe. 👍🏻Top Job

Early deployment for the ARVs to @GPCaerphilly in relation to a domestic incident. Following an area search the subject sighted by @JFUOps officers and arrested. #keepingtheregionsafe ^1064

Team 1 @JFUOps have stop searched a male acting suspiciously in Sandfields, Swansea. He was subsequently arrested by them for possession of Class A drugs, a bladed article and going equipped to steal. He was also wanted for a dwelling burglary!!!! Inc 139 3863 #JFU

Team 1 @JFUOps have safely detained and arrested a male who was seen by a member of the public walking through Llanelli in possession of a knife making threats. Inc 360 3863 @DyfedPowys #JFU

@ClaireParmenter @HywelDdaHB @SJACDyfedCounty @SuperPembs @SteveIMoore @CSuptJonCummins @DyfedPowys Chris and the team are an outstanding asset to the JFU and he and his colleagues help to resolve incidents safely with the knowledge they bring is really appreciated

Pc Chris Rees and Insp Geraint Griffiths support our force mental health triage in partnership with @HywelDdaHB @SJACDyfedCounty. They provide an excellent service to people suffering crisis. Good to say thank you today and recognise their great work #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Northern Team 3 assisted local units in stopping a vehicle suspected to be involved in a shoplift in #Aberystwyth Over £3500 worth of goods recovered, and two males subsequently charged with theft @DyfedPowys @DPPRadnor @DPPAberystwyth ^217

Team 1 @JFUOps officers from Northern & Central base have attended at an address in Ystradgynlais tonight and detained a female in possession of a knife who made threats to stab another. Inc brought to a safe conclusion by our professional AFO’s @DyfedPowys @swpolice S372 *3863

@swancvs @UNISONChairDPPJ @DyfedPowys @GoSafeCymru @PembsRPU @SuperPembs @LouiseHarries10 @Mark_McSweeney2 Thanks for the comments David, I’ll make sure it gets back to the them. Stay safe on those roads, the Cleddau Bridge looks windy ahead!

@UNISONChairDPPJ @DyfedPowys @GoSafeCymru @PembsRPU @SuperPembs @LouiseHarries10 @Mark_McSweeney2 @JFUOps It totally was. I just wanted them to get the credit. They often pass me or my fellow cyclists and are always courteous drivers.

Thank you for practising what you preach. A lovely safe pass. @DyfedPowys @GoSafeCymru @PembsRPU @SuperPembs @LouiseHarries10 @Mark_McSweeney2

ARVs patrolling @GPCaerphilly tonight sighted two males on this scaffolding of this property next to an insecure window. They made off from officers who gave chase. One located and arrested, enquiries ongoing for the second. Great spot 👀🚨 Inc 446 ^1064

@NPASSouthWest Good luck for the future and thanks for all of your support.

Right then you lovely lot, that is me done. I'd just like to say thank you to all of you for showing an interest in what we do & your ongoing support for #NPAS It really is an awesome job with many highs & sadly lows. It's been a blast, please look after the new Tweeters. 💙^SM🚁

@JFUOps will be supporting colleagues across the region from @DyfedPowys @swpolice @gwentpolice with the #OpSceptre campaign this week. @JFUOps officers attend incidents involving knife crime and serious violence across the region whilst keeping our communities safe. ^2096

Team 4 West. Report received of antisocial behaviour whereby a drunken male has thrown bottles/bricks and threatened neighbours. ARV's attended, located male and following a foot chase arrested him for Affray and DrugPoss. ^334 #TeamDPP #CreatingSaferCommunities #NotJustGuns #JFU

Team 4 West. In support of @PembsRPU+ H'West Code B/E, ARV spotted a vehicle wanted for ramming his ex gf's car. Vehicle boxed in by ARV and driver extracted and arrested for Dangerous Drive×2, Breach of Restraining Orderx2, Drink/Drive, DrugPoss. ^334 #TeamDPP #NotJustGuns

Yesterday team 2 ARV and SFOs attended a domestic inc in Ystradgynlais(inc 115)during which a male came to the door holding a large 'Rambo' style knife to his own throat. Officers used their communication skills to calm the situation enabling the male to be safely detained ^4868

@JFUOps officers from team 2 demonstrating their daily professionalism and bravery whilst assisting colleagues @SWPValeofGlam. Officers in Barry were threatened by a male who pointed two firearms at attending officers. #keepingtheregionsafe ^2096