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First female Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police appointed

Sarah Crew has become the first female Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police, 27 years after she joined as a new recruit.

Forcewide news 25 Nov 2021
PCC is new national lead for Economic and Cyber Crime

PCC Mark Shelford is the new Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) lead for Economic and Cyber Crime (including Fraud). As the new lead, the PCC will spearhead the APCC’s work to ensure the police tackle online crime, fraud, harassment, hacking, economic crime and identity…

Announcements 27 Sep 2021

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PCC visits HMP Bristol

PCC Mark Shelford visited HMP Bristol as part of his Local Criminal Justice Board partnership liaison engagement sessions.

Reducing reoffending 02 Dec 2021
New domestic abuse campaign launches in North Somerset

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is supporting a new domestic abuse campaign and its impact on children.

Victims 25 Nov 2021
Christmas Card Competition 2021

PCC Mark Shelford and Temporary Chief Constable Sarah Crew are looking for creative young artists to help design this year’s Christmas cards.

Campaigns 24 Nov 2021
Shopping safely this Black Friday

PCC Mark Shelford and Avon and Somerset Police are warning local people to take extra care when shopping online in the run up to Christmas.

Campaigns 22 Nov 2021
PCC supports Restorative Justice Week

PCC Mark Shelford is celebrating International Restorative Justice Week by highlighting how important this process is in the Criminal Justice System.

Campaigns 22 Nov 2021
Guest blog: Supporting women ‘caught up’ in the Criminal Justice System

CEO of Missing Link Sarah O'Leary spoke to us about the 'Court Up' initiative and supporting vulnerable women in the Criminal Justice System.

Guest experiences 17 Nov 2021
Over 80 retailers visited in biggest knife test purchase operation Avon and Somerset Police has ever carried out

Avon and Somerset Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action, with the aim of reducing the number of people carrying knives.

Campaigns 16 Nov 2021
Working with our rural communities

PCC Mark Shelford visited Wincanton and Yeovil to meet with rural communities and listen to their policing and crime concerns.

Good news 15 Nov 2021
Rape – Who’s On Trial?

A documentary exploring the way Avon and Somerset Police detectives investigate rape and serious sexual offences was broadcast on Channel 4.

Victims 09 Nov 2021
Working together to support victims

Supporting victims was the focus of PCC Mark Shelford’s latest engagement day in Taunton and Burnham-on-Sea

Good news 08 Nov 2021

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