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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…

Announcements 25 Jun 2025
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…

Announcements 24 Jun 2025
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…

Announcements 04 Jun 2025
A day in the life of an independent custody visitor volunteer

Carly – a volunteer with our office, shares what it’s like to be an independent custody visitor: “Something that I…

Announcements 03 Jun 2025
Honouring and celebrating the volunteers who support me in my role

I held an event on Thursday 15 May, at Police Headquarters to thank and celebrate all the volunteers who…

Announcements 21 May 2025
Listening to our children and building positive futures together

This week marks Knife Crime Awareness Week; an annual campaign launched three years ago by the Ben Kinsella…

Announcements 21 May 2025
Recruitment opens for volunteers to support the PCC

Independent voices for accountable policing #ChallengePolicing #ChangePolicing #ImprovePolicing Become a PCC volunteer One of the roles of Police and…

Announcements 07 May 2025
Complaints Panel release quarterly report

The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel have released their latest quarterly report. Made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds…

Announcements 06 May 2025
Independent scrutiny: Real change

The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISOPPP) have released their summary annual report from 2024. The Panel meet quarterly…

Announcements 23 Apr 2025
Guest blog: Desmond Brown reflects on the 32nd anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder ‘Unfulfilled Promises and Persistent Disparities’

Desmond Brown MBE, is a colleague of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), employed by the office…

Announcements 22 Apr 2025