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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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Stephen Lawrence Day 2026
Today marks Stephen Lawrence Day – a national day of remembrance and reflection. The racist murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence on this day in 1993 is remembered each year to…
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PCC Clare Moody reflects on Response Policing Awareness Week
This week is Response Policing Week of Action, and it offers an opportunity to reflect on one of the most visible parts of modern policing. It also sits alongside wider…
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Stalking Awareness Week
Stalking is an offence that can ruin lives but is still not taken seriously enough. It has risen dramatically in recent years, almost to epidemic levels, with 1 in 5 women being stalked…
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PCC Blog: Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-social behaviour is one of the issues people speak to me about most often. Whether it’s persistent noise, groups causing concern in town centres, or behaviour that makes people feel intimidated, it…
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Statement from PCC Clare Moody on Incident in Speedwell
“This was a shocking incident in Bristol, particularly for the residents, schools, and wider community in Speedwell. “Violence of this seriousness has no place in…
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Free Training: Supporting People who have experienced Non‑Fatal Strangulation
Non‑fatal strangulation (NFS) is increasingly being reported to specialist support services, including within consensual sexual contexts, yet many people remain unaware of the level of harm it can cause.
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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…