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Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset launches ‘Together we can…’ campaign
Avon and Somerset PCC Mark Shelford is launching a campaign called “Together we can…”
Campaigns 09 Aug 2023 -
Beware of fake mortgage lender emails
PCC Mark Shelford is warning local people to remain vigilant over fake emails purporting to be from mortgage lenders.
Fraud 17 Jul 2023
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Drone to add new dimension to tackling rural crime in Avon and Somerset
PC Stefan Edwards with Andrew Smith, Emily Martin, Jeremy Padfield and Lindsay Isgar of the NFU and NFU Mutual In National Rural Crime Action Week, Avon and Somerset Police has…
Forcewide news 22 Sep 2023 -
PCC attends BBC Radio Bristol interview on Cybercrime and Fraud
PCC, Mark Shelford and Cyber Protect Officer from Avon and Somerset , Megan Haldane were interviewed by John Darvall from BBC Radio Bristol, regarding the concern of fraud and cybercrime,…
Fraud 22 Sep 2023 -
Police and Crime Commissioners lead campaign to tackle rural crime in the south west
Police and Crime Commissioners across the south west have joined together to lead a new campaign and bring together all police forces in the region to combat the involvement of…
Good news 22 Sep 2023 -
Tune in and watch PCC question Chief Constable
PCC Mark Shelford will question Chief Constable (CC), Sarah Crew, in our live broadcast on Facebook this Wednesday. The PCC will ask CC Crew about how her Police service is…
Performance & Accountability Board 20 Sep 2023 -
PCC visits South Gloucestershire
Last Friday (1st of September), the PCC Mark Shelford visited elected leaders, some residents, and community groups in South Gloucestershire to understand policing concerns in the area as part of…
Engagement Days 18 Sep 2023 -
Your voice matters.
Last year, over 7,500 victims of crime accessed our commissioned support services across Avon and Somerset. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) are appealing to local professionals who work with victims of crime to share their opinion and help shape future commissioned victims’ services.
Announcements 12 Sep 2023 -
PCC and Chief Constable to discuss robbery and road safety at next Performance and Accountability Board
PCC Mark Shelford will put questions relating to robbery and road safety to Chief Constable Sarah Crew at the next Performance and Accountability.
Performance & Accountability Board 21 Aug 2023 -
National policing operation aimed at reducing fatal and serious road traffic collisions launches
An operation aimed at reducing fatal and serious injury road traffic collisions (RTCs) has launched in Avon and Somerset to run from 21 – 27 August.
Campaigns 21 Aug 2023 -
Over £1.1million awarded to local rape and sexual assault support services
Deputy PCC Claire Hiscott is congratulating partners from the Avon and Somerset’s Sexual Violence Therapies Alliance on being awarded funding from the MoJ.
Victims 16 Aug 2023 -
PCC welcomes rollout of free call blockers
PCC Mark Shelford has welcomed a national rollout of free call blocking units to help protect people falling victims to phone scams.
Fraud 14 Aug 2023