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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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Guest Blog: The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS).
Guest Blog from Bernie Ryan, IFAS Chief Executive Non‑fatal strangulation (NFS) is a strong predictor of future homicide in domestic and sexual violence cases, yet it often goes unrecognised. Which…
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Reflecting on my Bristol Public Forum
On Tuesday, I hosted the Bristol Public Forum at Creative Youth Network’s The Station. This event was the sixth in a series of public forums held across the five local…
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Working together for safer communities across Avon & Somerset
Last week I met with communities and partners across Avon and Somerset whose commitment continues to strengthen public safety, resilience and wellbeing. Their work, from safeguarding and youth support to…
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PCC launches campaign on the dangers of non‑fatal strangulation
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the health and legal risks of non‑fatal strangulation (NFS). Funded by the Ministry…
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Community-led oversight strengthens police accountability in 2025
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISoPPP) has published its 2025 Annual Report, offering a clear assessment of how police powers were used across Avon and Somerset and how…
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Independent panel identifies progress and persistent gaps in police complaint handling
Independent scrutiny highlights improvements while urging stronger communication and victim support. An independent panel reviewing how Avon and Somerset Police handles public complaints has published its latest quarterly report, highlighting…
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Joint statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner and Local Authority Leaders across Avon and Somerset
Rising international tensions have escalated into conflict in the Middle East during the last few days. As a result, we have had conversations and contacts with many of you locally…
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Police Staff Week
As we end Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition, I want to highlight the enormous contribution that police staff make across policing in England and Wales. This week shines…
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IWD: Why I Have Hope
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is one of the most persistent injustices in our society. It is unacceptable that, despite years of strategies, commitments and initiatives, too many women and…
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Supporting survivors, reducing harm: a day with Bristol’s frontline services
Last Friday, I visited Opoka, Eden House and Star Housing, three Bristol based organisations supporting people facing acute vulnerability- survivors of domestic abuse, women in the criminal justice system, and individuals rebuilding their lives…