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Dyfed-Powys Police ( police force responsible for policing Ceredigion , Carmarthenshire , Pembrokeshire (which make up Dyfed ), and Powys in Wales . The territory it covers is the largest police area in England And Wales , and the fourth largest in the United Kingdom . The force's headquarters are located in the town of Carmarthen. The force was formed in 1968 , with the merger of the Carmarthenshire And Cardiganshire Constabulary , Pembrokeshire Constabulary and the Mid Wales Constabulary . The Dyfed - Powys region has over 350 miles of Coastline and many remote rural communities - yet also a number of old industrial areas that are currently experiencing significant change and redevelopment. Despite the size of the area, the population is under 500,000, although it is boosted each year with large tourist numbers. The small population is reflected in the number of employees; 1183 full-time officers (of whom 905 are of the rank of Constable ) {Link without Title} . The force currently have 167 Special Constable s, 25 Police Community Support Officer s (PCSOs) and 10 Traffic Warden s. It is the Third Smallest Police Force in England and Wales, in terms of number of officers, after Warwickshire Police and the City Of London Police . The current Chief Constable is Terence Grange. Under proposals made by the Home Secretary on February 6 , 2006 , it would merge with North Wales Police , South Wales Police and Gwent Police , to form a single strategic force for all of Wales . {Link without Title} SEE ALSO {Link without Title} Home Office Statistical Bulletin: 'Police Service Strength' (25th July 2005) EXTERNAL LINKS |