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Police complaints scrutiny panel publishes latest report and holds quarterly meeting
Last week, the Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel (ISPCP) held its second quarterly meeting of the year and published its latest quarterly report. The panel exists to review and scrutinise police complaints and provide feedback and learning. It’s made up of 14 independent members…
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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 25 when she was last seen in the early hours of 9 June 1996. Her family have lived with the…
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Independent panel identifies areas of learning and progress in police cases
An independent panel reviewing the use of police powers in Avon and Somerset has published its latest quarterly report, reviewing a number of cases and highlighting areas of learning. The…
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Pride 2026: Support in Avon and Somerset
Across Avon and Somerset, we have a number of organisations providing dedicated support to LGBTQ+ people. Pride Month is a chance for me to celebrate the vital work they are…
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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…
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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…
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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…