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PCC delighted with successful results from the ‘South West is no place for drugs’ disruptions.

The sixth phase of a regional crackdown on drugs has resulted…

Announcements 24 Oct 2023
The impact of community engagement by the OPCC by Forward Maisokwadzo

My role within the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is Community and Stakeholder Engagement,…

Announcements 24 Oct 2023
National Hate Crime Awareness Week

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, Mark Shelford, shows support for National Hate Crime Awareness Week, which…

Announcements 17 Oct 2023
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) brings focus on crimes affecting the Avon and Somerset business community

PCC Mark Shelford recently hosted a Business Crime Forum to discuss policing issues affecting businesses. The event brought together members…

Announcements 13 Oct 2023
Mark Shelford, Avon and Somerset PCC responds to the planned Bristol knife crime protest

I would like to acknowledge community concern about knife crime and incidents involving serious crime that are affecting our communities.

Announcements 06 Oct 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
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