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Have a say in how your community is policed

Avon and Somerset Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) is currently in the last few days of accepting applications for volunteers.

Campaigns 25 Jan 2023
346 drink and drug drive arrests made in winter operation

Avon and Somerset Police arrested 346 drivers for driving under the influence of drink and / or drugs during winter 2022 Drink and Drug Driving Operation.

Campaigns 23 Jan 2023
Deputy PCC supports Crimestopper’s VAWG campaign

Deputy PCC Claire Hiscott is urging others to support Crimestopper’s Violence Against Women and Girls national campaign.

Campaigns 19 Jan 2023
Being a PCC volunteer

We spoke to one of our Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel about being a volunteer and making a difference.

Campaigns 29 Dec 2022
There is no safe way to drink or drug drive – 169 drivers arrested in first three weeks of winter police operation

Avon and Somerset Police have arrested 169 people for driving under the influence of drink or drugs since 21 November, as part of Operation Tonic.

Campaigns 14 Dec 2022
PCC puts police and crime questions to Chief Constable

Last Wednesday (2 November), PCC Mark Shelford held his quarterly Performance and Accountability Board.

Campaigns 09 Nov 2022
Eighteen arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week

Avon and Somerset Police joined colleagues from across the UK in focusing efforts on dismantling and disrupting criminal gangs running drugs.

Campaigns 15 Oct 2022
PCC invites communities to take part in knife crime survey

A new survey has been launched to gain a greater understanding on how knife crime is perceived in local areas.

Campaigns 23 Aug 2022
Tell us where you don’t feel safe with the StreetSafe tool

Local people are being encouraged to use the StreetSafe Tool to anonymously tell Avon and Somerset Police about public places where they have felt unsafe.

Campaigns 20 Jul 2022
“It’s not just ASB” – New police service standard to address ‘hidden crimes’ in anti-social behaviour

This week marks Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) week – a week of raising awareness of anti-social behaviour and the vital role that the wider public can have in helping us tackle it.

Campaigns 19 Jul 2022