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Your Streets, My Priority: An update
‘Your Streets, My Priority’ is a coordinated programme of action to enhance neighbourhood policing and create safer, more vibrant town centres and high streets across the region. You’ve told me you want safer streets and more visible policing and I’m doing it. I’ve listened to your concerns about anti-social behaviour,…
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Online Safety Act – Keeping our children safe
You might have been surprised by an age check when you logged on to your favourite social media page this month. That’s because the government has implemented tough new rules as part of the Online Safety Act – and they’re already changing the way some platforms operate. If you’re 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…
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Minehead in focus: listening and building safer communities
Morning at Minehead Police Station The day began at Minehead Police Station, where I met with officers including Sergeant Naomi Baker. These conversations were invaluable in understanding the local policing…
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“A Lifeline to Women”: Joining One25’s outreach team supporting women in Bristol
Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody joined One25’s outreach team on Saturday night to see first-hand how the charity supports women who are street sex-working in Bristol. The One25 outreach…
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Listening to community safety priorities across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Somerset
Last week, I carried out a series of community engagement activities across South Gloucestershire, Bristol, and Somerset meeting with elected officials to discuss community safety issues in their areas. …
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PCC’s South Gloucestershire Public Forum
Residents across South Gloucestershire are invited to attend a community-focused Public Forum hosted by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody. The event will take place on Tuesday,…
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Building safer, stronger communities: Visiting Taunton
Last Friday, I had the privilege of spending the day in Taunton, engaging with a wide range of community partners—from youth justice teams and refugee support services to local councillors…
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Strengthening the support provided to people who are victims of modern slavery
I have joined with the anti-slavery charity Unseen to strengthen how we respond to modern slavery, by awarding them funding over five years to support victims of modern slavery and…
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Building safer communities: Reflections from my Somerset West Public Forum
A community conversation in Taunton Last night, I had the privilege of hosting a public forum in Taunton, welcoming residents from across Somerset West. Held at the Taunton Rugby Football…
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Independent Custody Visitors visited custody 142 times during 2024-25
Our Independent Custody Visitors Scheme have released their annual report of findings from 2024-2025. The Scheme provides independent scrutiny of Avon and Somerset Police, to make sure that those detained in…
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Kevin Slocombe appointed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner
Yesterday, PCC Clare Moody had the appointment of her new Deputy PCC confirmed. The Police and Crime Panel for Avon and Somerset confirmed the appointment of Kevin Slocombe as Deputy…