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Scrutiny of police complaints panel release quarterly report
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel have released their latest quarterly report. Made up of volunteers from across Avon and Somerset, the Panel play an important role in monitoring the way Avon and Somerset Police manage complaints made against them. They dip-sample and scrutinise how police complaints are handled…
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PCC Clare Moody statement on the DASH
Recent reports have raised concerns about the DASH risk assessment tool (DASH stands for domestic abuse, stalking and ‘honour’- based abuse) and its ability to correctly identify those most at risk of domestic abuse. Women have been failed, and the consequences for them and their families have been devastating. When…
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Guest Blog: A Year of Men’s Peer Support at The Bridge
We’re pleased to share this guest post from Duncan, the Service Development Lead and a Crisis Worker at the Bridge our local Sexual Assault Referral Centre, whose important work we’re…
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Helping Young People Navigate Healthy Relationships
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is part of a new multi-agency project seeking input from parents, carers, grandparents, and guardians to…
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Visiting BANES, Frome and Bridgwater to discuss domestic abuse support, local business crime issues and meet with the hunting community
Discussing local business crime issues in Frome On Friday, 22nd August, I visited Frome and met with Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset. Our discussion covered a…
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Scoot Safe, say Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner
A new safety campaign has been launched in the West by the region’s Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner. ‘Scoot Safe’ is aimed at highlighting that people should ride responsibly…
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Your Streets, My Priority: An update
‘Your Streets, My Priority’ is a coordinated programme of action to enhance neighbourhood policing and create safer, more vibrant town centres and high streets across the region. You’ve told me…
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Online Safety Act – Keeping our children safe
You might have been surprised by an age check when you logged on to your favourite social media page this month. That’s because the government has implemented tough new rules…
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Minehead in focus: listening and building safer communities
Morning at Minehead Police Station The day began at Minehead Police Station, where I met with officers including Sergeant Naomi Baker. These conversations were invaluable in understanding the local policing…
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“A Lifeline to Women”: Joining One25’s outreach team supporting women in Bristol
Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody joined One25’s outreach team on Saturday night to see first-hand how the charity supports women who are street sex-working in Bristol. The One25 outreach…
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Listening to community safety priorities across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Somerset
Last week, I carried out a series of community engagement activities across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Somerset meeting with elected officials to discuss community safety issues in their areas. …
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PCC’s South Gloucestershire Public Forum
Residents across South Gloucestershire are invited to attend a community-focused Public Forum hosted by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody. The event will take place on Tuesday,…