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Safety on our roads
Last year, an average of two people per day were seriously injured or killed on Avon and Somerset roads. Tragically, there were 44 fatalities. This year, at the time of writing, 34 lives have already been lost. Behind each statistic is a person –…
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PCC steps into the boxing ring and commits to funding early intervention programme
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody donned boxing gloves to bring together young people and police officers at a youth charity in Bristol – as she commits to further funding for the organisation. Empire Fighting Chance (EFC) uses non-contact boxing to provide early intervention and inspire young…
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Representing Yeovil and South Somerset communities
I was in Yeovil on Friday (25th July) holding a community meeting alongside local MP Adam Dance, checking on the progress of the Yeovil Police Station refurbishment, and meeting with the local branch of the Somerset Domestic Abuse Service.
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Prevention in action across Somerset: why partnerships matter
My recent visits to Taunton College, the Nelson Trust Somerset Women’s Centre in Bridgwater and Somerset Council’s CCTV Control Room reinforced a simple but powerful message: prevention works.
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Statement in response to the new national Policing Performance System
A new Policing Performance System has been launched today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The system sees all police forces in…
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PCC Awards £449,000 to Support Crime Prevention Projects Across Avon and Somerset
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody has awarded £449,000 in Police and Crime Grant funding to local authorities across Avon and Somerset to support a range of crime…
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Avon and Somerset Independent Custody Visitors Scheme wins national award
A Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) scheme to check on the welfare, rights, dignity and conditions of detainees in police custody has received a national Gold Quality Assurance Award.
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Listening to communities and turning conversations into action
Last week, I spent time with residents, community leaders, councillors, neighbourhood policing teams, businesses and justice partners across Somerset and Bristol. Through three Local Community Network (LCN) meetings and…
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Neighbourhood policing in action during ASB Awareness Week
Last week, during Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week, I spent time with officers on the Barton Hill Neighbourhood Policing Team and saw the impact of their work in action.
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There is no result on the pitch that justifies abuse
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets under way, many of us will be looking forward to the sense of togetherness that comes with big international tournaments. Supporting your…
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Thousands of children supported as PCC invests in educational programme
Thousands of children and young people across Avon and Somerset are set to benefit from a new educational programme being rolled out to schools across the region. Police…
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Independent panel reviews 107 police complaint cases: “a clear and demonstrable impact”
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel has published its annual report. In 2025, the panel reviewed 107 police complaint cases across four quarterly meetings and provided feedback…