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Anti-racism scrutiny board say criminal justice agencies must do better at having workforces that represent all communities
An anti-racism scrutiny board has raised the lack of progress in creating representative workforces in Avon and Somerset’s criminal justice agencies as a cause for concern. The Independent Scrutiny Board (ISB) is made up of local volunteers from local Black and minoritised communities who review ongoing work under a…
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Joint Statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner and Council Leaders of Avon and Somerset
Recent events, both locally and nationally, have left many people in our communities feeling anxious and unsettled. Large scale marches, where some groups or individuals use certain rhetoric or language create an unwelcoming environment, and are emboldening other people to commit verbal and physical attacks on people. We are…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: putting the right help in the right place
At some point in our lives, most of us will either experience mental ill health ourselves or support someone close to us who does. The mental health charity Mind estimates that one in…
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Independent Member Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel
Are you interested in modern policing, resource issues and reviewing the strategic direction of Avon and Somerset Constabulary? Somerset Council is looking for a committed and community-minded person to volunteer as an Independent Member to assist the Police and Crime…
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Keeping communities at the heart of tackling knife crime
Knife crime causes serious harm to individuals, families and communities. As Police and Crime Commissioner, I am committed to ensuring that the human impact of violence remains central to how…
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PCC Clare Moody: Support for Jewish communities
Statement from Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody I am horrified and deeply saddened by another attack on our Jewish community. Antisemitic Incidents like this do not only affect those…
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Stephen Lawrence Day 2026
Today marks Stephen Lawrence Day – a national day of remembrance and reflection. The racist murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence on this day in 1993 is remembered each year to…
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PCC Clare Moody reflects on Response Policing Awareness Week
This week is Response Policing Week of Action, and it offers an opportunity to reflect on one of the most visible parts of modern policing. It also sits alongside wider…
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Stalking Awareness Week
Stalking is an offence that can ruin lives but is still not taken seriously enough. It has risen dramatically in recent years, almost to epidemic levels, with 1 in 5 women being stalked…
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PCC Blog: Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is one of the issues people speak to me about most often. Whether it’s persistent noise, groups causing concern in town centres, or behaviour that makes people feel intimidated, it…
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Statement from PCC Clare Moody on Incident in Speedwell
“This was a shocking incident in Bristol, particularly for the residents, schools, and wider community in Speedwell. “Violence of this seriousness has no place in…
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Free Training: Supporting People who have experienced Non‑Fatal Strangulation
Non‑fatal strangulation (NFS) is increasingly being reported to specialist support services, including within consensual sexual contexts, yet many people remain unaware of the level of harm it can cause.