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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
The Preventing Victims Fund

This Fund aims to complement groups providing services to victims of crime, enabling them to explore different approaches that could prevent people from becoming victims in the first place.

Announcements 03 Aug 2023
PCC statement following the death of a young man in Bristol

“I am saddened to learn about the fatal stabbing of a 19-year-old man in Bristol on Friday evening.

Announcements 24 Jul 2023
Deputy PCC visits Glastonbury Festival

Last Saturday (24 June), Deputy PCC Claire Hiscott had the pleasure of doing a walkabout of Glastonbury Festival.

Announcements 28 Jun 2023
PRCA DARE Award Winners

Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) Communications and Engagement team are delighted to have won the 2023 PRCA DARE Public Sector Award.

Announcements 27 Jun 2023
PCC response to the alleviation of police resources and time

The Home Secretary wrote to all Chief Constables and PCCs echoing concern about the pressure that mental health demand places on policing.

Announcements 22 Jun 2023
A statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner on the Chief Constable’s Institutional Racism reflections

I have been in contact with the Chief Constable Sarah Crew today regarding her reflections in relation to the issue of institutional racism.

Announcements 16 Jun 2023
New Vacancy: Contact and Scrutiny Officer

Contact and Scrutiny Officer Permanent – minimum 30 hours a week + £25,758.00 – £31,434.00 depending on experience We are…

Announcements 26 May 2023
PCC support Avon and Somerset Police Cyber Protect Team Webinars

Do you want to learn how to protect against account hacking? Do you want to learn how to keep your…

Announcements 23 May 2023
PCC & DPCC support national knife crime awareness week.

This National Knife Crime Awareness Week has included pop-up information stands, hi-visibility patrols and educational talks to young people.

Announcements 19 May 2023