OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Latest News
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Reflecting on the National Black Police Association conference
Last week, Avon and Somerset Police had the privilege of hosting the National Black Police Association conference. The annual event is a chance to discuss racial inequality in policing, how policing is delivered to our minoritised communities, and how to improve things for Black, Asian and minoritised officers…
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South West conference focuses on emerging online harms and safeguarding responses
More than 100 representatives from policing, safeguarding, local government, health, education, academia, and the voluntary sector came together this week to examine the growing threat posed by online “Com” networks and explore how agencies can work together to respond. The conference, hosted jointly by Clare Moody,…
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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…