OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Latest News
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PCC to scrutinise police use of Live Facial Recognition in Avon and Somerset
Today, Avon and Somerset Police announced plans to introduce Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology as part of its work to prevent crime and protect the public. As with any new technology or powers in operational policing, I know there will be concerns from communities about their effectiveness…
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Dr Shereen Daniels: “Soft language and good intentions don’t magically transform experiences”
A guest blog from Dr Sheeren Daniels, reflecting on this year's National Black Policing Association Conference, uncomfortable truths, and the role of ethical leadership in an age of division.
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Why the New Strangulation Pornography Ban Matters
You may have seen reports about new legislation coming into force next month that will ban pornography depicting strangulation or suffocation. For some, the change will seem overdue. For others, it may feel like an issue that has little relevance to their lives. But the reality is…