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Independent scrutiny: Real change

The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISOPPP) have released their summary annual report from 2024. The Panel meet quarterly to scrutinise files and real-life footage of police officer’s using their powers, such as the use of Taser, Stop and Search and other use of force. You can read the…

Announcements 23 Apr 2025
Public Forum with PCC Clare Moody – Somerset East and Somerset South areas

Join Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody and your neighbourhood policing team to share ideas and help shape safer, more secure communities. The Somerset East and Somerset South public forum is on Thursday, May 22nd at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil, 6-8pm.

Announcements 01 May 2025

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Listening to the public and keeping people informed about policing

As your local Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, my role is to be the bridge between the community and Avon and Somerset Police. This means listening to…

Announcements 01 May 2025
Prevention in action – visiting those providing support when it’s really needed

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the launch of a new Bristol café run and built by former prisoners. I also visited a charity which supports…

Engagement Days 01 May 2025
Avon and Somerset Celebrates Launch of Renewed Victim Support Services

Victims of crime and antisocial behaviour across Avon and Somerset now have access to enhanced, tailored support services, officially launched yesterday by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody. The…

Announcements 25 Apr 2025
Questioning the Chief Constable: Addressing challenges in crime investigations

Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody hosted Police Question Time (PQT) on 16th April 2025, focusing on investigations of crimes. The latest report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and…

Announcements 24 Apr 2025
Recognising and responding to stalking: National Stalking Awareness Week 2025

Stalking is a serious and pervasive crime that affects thousands of people across the UK every year. This National Stalking Awareness Week, we’re raising awareness of how to recognise the…

Announcements 23 Apr 2025
Guest blog: Desmond Brown reflects on the 32nd anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder ‘Unfulfilled Promises and Persistent Disparities’

Desmond Brown MBE, is a colleague of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), employed by the office between 2019 and 2022 to independently chair a review and…

Announcements 22 Apr 2025
A day in Bristol: Supporting victims and survivors of sexual violence in Avon and Somerset

Last Friday, I was in Bristol visiting organisations dedicated to providing specialist support to survivors of sexual violence across Avon and Somerset. The organisations are part of…

Engagement Days 16 Apr 2025
Behind the scenes with Bristol’s Street Pastors: A night of care, safety, and community support

On Saturday, I joined Bristol Street Pastors on an evening patrol in the city centre to see the great work they do to help those in need at the…

Announcements 14 Apr 2025
Overrepresentation of black children in youth justice system focus of Independent Scrutiny Board for tackling race disproportionality

Tracy Warburton, Operations Manager at South Gloucestershire Youth Offending Team is the lead for the work to tackle disproportionality in the youth justice system. Tracy shared national Youth Justice…

Announcements 14 Apr 2025
Neighbourhood Guarantee: 70 additional officers to join Avon and Somerset neighbourhood policing teams

I strongly support the government’s commitment to neighbourhood policing, it plays a crucial role in making our communities feel safe and building trust and confidence in policing locally. Avon…

Announcements 10 Apr 2025

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