The Dyfed-Powys Police Helicopter could be scrapped if plans to replace the current police air support system with a service organised nationally go ahead.
The Association of Chief Police Officers has approved the recommendation, that could see savings of over £15million saved across Wales and England.
However Dyfed-Powys Police have said that the proposal needs to be discussed in greater depth. A Spokesperson said: “a proposal has been announced as part of a National Police Air Service to withdraw the Dyfed Powys Police aircraft from service with provision continuing from other bases in the area – but this proposal is at an early stage and the matter has not been discussed in depth as yet.”
If the proposal goes ahead it would see the Dyfed-Powys aircraft will be withdrawn from service with provision continuing from other bases in the area.
Head of the National Police Air Service, Chief Constable Alex Marshall said: “This is not merely a cost saving exercise. While the current service is capable of doing its day job, artificial boundaries have meant that helicopters are restricted to operating within their own force area.
“A national, borderless service will ensure effective coverage of urban and rural areas.”
Dyfed-powys Police added: “Some initial representations have been made at a national level, which outline some concerns in relation to the proposal but discussions in greater detail need to take place to consider the implications for Dyfed Powys Police and the Welsh Region.
“The plan would have to be approved by the Dyfed Powys Police Authority and consultation with them has not yet taken place, therefore there is no certainty that it will go ahead at this stage.”