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Guest blog: SOPP member

We spoke to Margaret, a member of the Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (SOPP), to find out more about why she wanted to volunteer.

Guest experiences 03 Jun 2021
Guest blog: Being a Drive fellow

We spoke to DCI Dickon Turner to find out more about the Drive Project and how he hopes the initiative will help support victims by challenging perpetrators.

Guest experiences 18 Mar 2021
Guest blog: Don’t fall for romance fraud

We spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s Fraud team and Cyber team about romance fraud and how to stay safe online.

Guest experiences 11 Feb 2021
Guest blog: What is restorative justice?

We spoke to Jennifer, a volunteer for Resolve West, to find out more about restorative justice an d how the process can help victims and perpetrators.

Guest experiences 17 Nov 2020
Guest blog: What is honour-based abuse?

We spoke to Karma Nirvana about honour-based abuse and how victims can get support.

Guest experiences 14 Jul 2020
Guest blog: Why do we celebrate Pride month and why does it still matter?

Berkeley Wilde, Director at The Diversity Trust talks about the history of Pride Month and how his team are working with partners to create a safer society.

Guest experiences 25 Jun 2020
Guest blog: Being a wildlife officer

For World Wildlife Day (3 March), we spoke to Avon and Somerset Police’s new Wildlife Officer Pete Wills to find out more about his role.

Guest experiences 03 Mar 2020
Guest blog: Straight from the horse’s mouth

We spoke to our latest equine recruit to find out how he joined the Police Mounted Section.

Guest experiences 09 Dec 2019
Guest blog: Saving lives from ‘Behind the mask’

We spoke to Julie Knight, founder of Behind the Mask, an online training resource to spot domestic abuse in clients.

Guest experiences 25 Nov 2019
Apply for the Road Safety Fund and help make your community safer

Mike Ginger from Taunton Are Cycling tells us how the Road Safety Fund helps Taunton cyclist get the ‘safe pass’ message out.

Guest experiences 19 Nov 2019