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Could you be the eyes and ears of the public in police custody suites?
Applications are open for volunteers to support the PCC by visiting custody suites in Bridgwater and Keynsham to check on the welfare of people detained by the police. #ChallengePolicing #ChangePolicing #ImprovePolicing Become a PCC volunteer One of the roles of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody is to review,…
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Your voice, your policing: PCC North Somerset Public Forum
Residents of North Somerset are invited to attend a community-focused Public Forum hosted by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody. This event is a unique opportunity for members of the public to engage directly with PCC Clare Moody and senior officers from the local neighbourhood policing…
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Raising awareness of spiking
Everyone should be able to go out with friends, enjoy themselves, and feel safe. That’s why spiking is such a serious crime – it takes away people’s sense of safety…
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PCC Statement on Review into Serious Youth Violence
Every young life lost to serious youth violence leaves a lasting impact. Max, Mason, and Darrian should still be with us. Their loss, and the recent attacks in Hartcliffe…
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South Gloucestershire forum highlights local policing priorities
As part of my ongoing commitment to engage with communities across Avon and Somerset, I hosted a public forum on Tuesday 9th September at Chipping Sodbury Golf Club. The event brought together around 100…
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Putting victims first in Rural Crime Action Week
This year’s Rural Crime Action Week (8–12 September) focuses on the voices of those most affected, those who find themselves victims of rural crime. Across Avon and Somerset, I am…
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Guest Blog: A Year of Men’s Peer Support at The Bridge
We’re pleased to share this guest post from Duncan, the Service Development Lead and a Crisis Worker at the Bridge our local Sexual Assault Referral Centre, whose important work we’re…
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Scrutiny of police complaints panel release quarterly report
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel have released their latest quarterly report. Made up of volunteers from across Avon and Somerset, the Panel play an important role in monitoring…
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PCC Clare Moody statement on the DASH
Recent reports have raised concerns about the DASH risk assessment tool (DASH stands for domestic abuse, stalking and ‘honour’- based abuse) and its ability to correctly identify those most at…
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Helping Young People Navigate Healthy Relationships
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is part of a new multi-agency project seeking input from parents, carers, grandparents, and guardians to…
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Visiting BANES, Frome and Bridgwater to discuss domestic abuse support, local business crime issues and meet with the hunting community
Discussing local business crime issues in Frome On Friday, 22nd August, I visited Frome and met with Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset. Our discussion covered a…
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Scoot Safe, say Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner
A new safety campaign has been launched in the West by the region’s Mayor and Police & Crime Commissioner. ‘Scoot Safe’ is aimed at highlighting that people should ride responsibly…