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Summer campaign to strengthen neighbourhood policing
I am launching “Your Streets, My Priority” this week – 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…
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Public Forum with PCC Clare Moody – Somerset West
Join Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody and your neighbourhood policing team to share ideas and help shape safer, more secure communities. The Somerset West public forum is on Tuesday, July 22nd at Taunton Rugby Football Club, 6-8pm. “I am here to listen, and I…
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Volunteer Panel releases 2024 report following quarterly scrutiny of police complaints
Following quarterly sessions in which 97 police complaint files were thoroughly reviewed, our Volunteer Complaints Panel have released their findings for 2024 in a new report. The Panel’s year-long…
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PCC Clare Moody’s Statement on Concerns Following Glastonbury Festival Performances
Over the last 24 hours I have received many emails regarding Bob Vylan’s and Kneecap’s performances at the 2025 Glastonbury Festival. I understand the legitimate concerns raised and the…
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ASB Awareness Week: Understanding Anti-Social Behaviour and How to Get Support
“Anti-social behaviour (ASB) disrupts lives and undermines community well-being. Strengthening neighbourhood policing is one of my key priorities – including increased police visibility to disrupt…
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Neighbourhood Policing Week 2025
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody has welcomed the start of Neighbourhood Policing Week, which runs from Monday 23rd – Sunday 29th June 2025. This week marks Neighbourhood…
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Quarterly report from independent volunteer panel on police use of powers
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISOPPP) meet quarterly to scrutinise files and real-life footage of police officer’s using their powers, such as the use of Taser, Stop and…
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Honouring courageous and dedicated service at police awards ceremony
It was a pleasure to attend the Avon and Somerset Police Force Awards last week, to recognise the dedication of officers, staff, and several members of the public in serving…
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PCC Clare Moody Statement on Crime and Policing Bill Announcement
“I welcome the Government announcement that strangulation in pornography is to be made illegal. This is an important step in addressing the dangerous normalisation of violence against women and…
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Giving evidence at the Home Affairs Committee: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
This week, I was asked to present evidence to the Home Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into Funding for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. I gave evidence both as the Association…
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Statement on investment in west of England transport
I welcome the news of the significant investment in west of England transport projects. Improving transport links across the west of England is welcome news for all of our communities.
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Raising awareness of fraud scams
This week, I am supporting Phishing Awareness Week, a campaign led by Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. It’s an important opportunity to raise public…