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Strengthening the support provided to people who are victims of modern slavery
I have joined with the anti-slavery charity Unseen to strengthen how we respond to modern slavery, by awarding them funding over five years to support victims of modern slavery and…
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Building safer communities: Reflections from my Somerset West Public Forum
A community conversation in Taunton Last night, I had the privilege of hosting a public forum in Taunton, welcoming residents from across Somerset West. Held at the Taunton Rugby Football…
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Independent Custody Visitors visited custody 142 times during 2024-25
Our Independent Custody Visitors Scheme have released their annual report of findings from 2024-2025. The Scheme provides independent scrutiny of Avon and Somerset Police, to make sure that those detained in…
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Questioning Chief Constable Sarah Crew on neighbourhood policing: Police Question Time
Last week, I hosted Police Question Time (PQT), putting questions to Chief Constable Sarah Crew. PQT is a session designed to scrutinise policing delivery and performance across the region. During…
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Neighbourhood policing vital for Bath, Radstock and Glastonbury communities
Last Friday, I visited Bath, Radstock and Glastonbury – to hear from businesses, members of the public, councillors, Radstock Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Wera Hobhouse MP for Bath and Sarah Dyke MP…
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Police Question Time this week to focus on neighbourhood questions
I will be questioning Chief Constable Sarah Crew on the performance of Avon and Somerset Police during a live session on 17th July at 12:00 pm. The Police Question Time…
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Celebrating Creative Prevention: PCC Visits Youth Sculpture at Keynsham Music Festival
Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody visited Keynsham Music Festival on Saturday 5th July to see a striking sculpture created by young people as part of a project funded through…
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Volunteer Panel releases 2024 report following quarterly scrutiny of police complaints
Following quarterly sessions in which 97 police complaint files were thoroughly reviewed, our Volunteer Complaints Panel have released their findings for 2024 in a new report. The Panel’s year-long…
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PCC Clare Moody’s Statement on Concerns Following Glastonbury Festival Performances
Over the last 24 hours I have received many emails regarding Bob Vylan’s and Kneecap’s performances at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival. I understand the legitimate concerns raised and the…
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ASB Awareness Week: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour and How to Get Support
“Anti-social behaviour (ASB) disrupts lives and undermines community well-being. Strengthening neighbourhood policing is one of my key priorities – including increased police visibility to disrupt…