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Guest blog: Volunteers’ Week 2026
Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner: Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June) is a chance for me to celebrate and recognise the vital work of the volunteers who support my role as Police and Crime Commissioner. The volunteers I work with across scrutiny panels and boards…
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Sceptre: PCC backs powerful films and youth voices
Sceptre Week: national knife crime week of action (18 – 24 May) This week, I have been bringing together policing, partners and young people across Avon and Somerset to take action on knife crime. On Thursday, I met with officers from Avon and Somerset Police to discuss local issues, as…
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Justice for Melanie: 30 years on
Thirty years after Melanie Hall disappeared following a night out in Bath, a renewed appeal is asking the public to help bring answers to her family. Melanie was just…
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A thank you to our volunteers
This week, I brought together volunteers from our scrutiny panels to celebrate the vital work they do in supporting my role as Police and Crime Commissioner. The work they do…
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Investing in young people to build safer communities in Bristol
Last Friday (15th May), I had the opportunity to visit two organisations at the heart of their communities in Bristol- Southmead Development Trust and the new 224 Youth Zone in South Bristol. What…
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United Against Domestic Violence and Abuse
Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at Opoka’s first national conference in Bristol, focused on the theme: “Together for the wellbeing of Polish families – building a network of…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: putting the right help in the right place
At some point in our lives, most of us will either experience mental ill health ourselves or support someone close to us who does. The mental health charity Mind estimates that one in…
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Independent Member Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel
Are you interested in modern policing, resource issues and reviewing the strategic direction of Avon and Somerset Constabulary? Somerset Council is looking for a committed and community-minded person to volunteer as an Independent Member to assist the Police and Crime…
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Keeping communities at the heart of tackling knife crime
Knife crime causes serious harm to individuals, families and communities. As Police and Crime Commissioner, I am committed to ensuring that the human impact of violence remains central to how…
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PCC Clare Moody: Support for Jewish communities
Statement from Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody I am horrified and deeply saddened by another attack on our Jewish community. Antisemitic Incidents like this do not only affect those…
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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…