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Latest News

PCC visits HMP Bristol

PCC Mark Shelford visited HMP Bristol as part of his Local Criminal Justice Board partnership liaison engagement sessions.

Reducing reoffending 02 Dec 2021
First female Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police appointed

Sarah Crew has become the first female Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, 27 years after she joined as a new recruit.

Forcewide news 25 Nov 2021
New domestic abuse campaign launches in North Somerset

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting a new domestic abuse campaign and its impact on children.

Victims 25 Nov 2021