The 999 services are teaming up to hold an open day in Cwmbran on Sunday 3 June where members of the public can learn more about their work through live demonstrations. The action-packed day features firefighters doing a rooftop rescue, paramedics saving lives in a road traffic accident and the police riot officers battling protestors
Behind The Badge will see staff from the police, fire and ambulance service and many partners agencies show how they work together to keep the public safe.
WATCH Sergeant Jason Williams and Leeanne Husselbee explain what you can enjoy on the day.
Click here to read lots of general information about the event. Here are some of the questions and answers.
Is the event free?
It’s a free event being held across two sites, Gwent Police headquarters and Crownbridge School on Sunday 3 June from 9.30am to 5pm. There will be a charge for some of the attractions in the Kids Zone, however, all proceeds from this will be going to All Creatures Great and Small, an animal sanctuary in Cwmbran
Are dogs allowed?
Dogs will not be permitted at the event. This is because it is being held partly on a school site and also because our working dogs will be forming part of the displays and other dogs could be a distraction
What roads are closed?
The road is being closed from 7am until 7pm for safe access between the two sites. The closure applies to Turnpike Road, after the entrance to Llanyravon Way therefore still allowing access to Llanyravon Way, up to and including the roundabout at the main entrance to Police Headquarters
Will there be car parking?
Parking is limited to disabled parking only at the site. There are numerous public car parks within the vicinity of Police Headquarters, which we would encourage you to use, as well as public transport and, as we’ve booked in really good weather 😉 why not walk! Some of the car parks you can use are located at Llanyrafon Primary School, Llanyrafon Social Club, North Fields Skateboard Park, South Fields, Woodland Road Sports and Social Club, Olive Tree/Goodes Fitness.
These two couldn’t hang about for long as their skills were required on a call, but they and their canine colleagues are super excited about #BehindTheBadge999 ! We can’t wait to see them in action on 3rd June at Gwent Police Headquarters, Cwmbran! pic.twitter.com/i1K6naY70U
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) May 15, 2018
We asked and you answered! The majority coming to #BehindTheBadge999 Open Day on 3rd June are looking forward to the Police Dogs most! Want to meet the canine heroes who will be busy doing their thing…? @SWFireandRescue @WelshAmbulance @gpdogsection https://t.co/xQF6K52nZy pic.twitter.com/Oj3gdtCIjk
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) May 15, 2018
Worried you may get peckish watching all the amazing displays at our open day on 3rd June? Worry no more, there will be plenty of refreshments available in the Food Zone, from hot and savoury to Snowy Cones and ice cream to cool you down in the hot weather we’ve booked in😉… pic.twitter.com/UDAWyGNGTo
— Gwent Police (@gwentpolice) April 23, 2018
Thank you, @PatrickMcSherr3, for #volunteering again to help tonight. Looking forward to seeing the #cadets perform drill at the passout ceremony & then at #BehindTheBadge999. #Diolch #drill #discipline pic.twitter.com/eKmZ6PzkE7
— Gwent Police Cadets (@GPPoliceCadets) April 17, 2018