The first episode of Rookie Cops, a BBC documentary focusing on new officers in Dyfed-Powys police force was screened last night (Monday, April 12).
Sections of the show focused very specifically on Lampeter, and new officer Lisa at Lampeter Police Station and her tutor Gus.
Lisa spent time getting to know her patch, including all the small villages covered by the police station.
A spokesperson from Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Lisa is stationed in Lampeter, one of our more rural areas covering lots of smaller villages across Ceredigion. That makes it quite the challenge to learn a new patch!”
She attended an incident in Llandewi Brefi, where a man was found on a bus in possession of a bladed article, who struggled once arrested.
Much else of the episode focused on Gethin, who is stationed in Milford Haven, and Emma from Llanelli Police Station – the busiest station in the four counties.
The next episode airs at 8pm on Monday, April 18. The first episode is now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
A BBC spokesperson said: “Rookie Cops shines a light on some of the people who make up Dyfed-Powys Police; meeting seven of their new recruits as they look to finish their training, and begin their brand new careers.
“Following a recruitment drive, people from all walks of life applied to the force, from scientists to soldiers and electricians to golfers.
“This brand new six-part series follows these recruits as they partake in 12 weeks on the beat with a tutor, who will decide if they’re good enough to go it alone.”
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