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Keeping our communities safe

We are in a race against covid-19 and we must not let it spread further before we can vaccinate our most vulnerable people.

COVID-19 08 Jan 2021
Saying goodbye to 2020

I’m sure many of you will join me in breathing a sigh of relief as we finally say goodbye to 2020.

Opinions 17 Dec 2020
We need to stop history repeating itself

PCC Sue Mountstevens discusses the changes needed to stop women being victims of domestic abuse and why perpetrators need to be involved in the conversation.

Opinions 09 Dec 2020
Protecting ourselves, our loved ones and our communities

As I have said many times this year, we must all take personal responsibility to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities.

Opinions 03 Dec 2020
Everyone deserves to be heard

Last weekend, over 400 people joined the Stand Up demonstration in Bristol city centre to protest against the coronavirus regulations, which resulted in 13 people being arrested on the day.

Opinions 19 Nov 2020
We know how lockdown works and we must all do the right thing

Despite rising coronavirus cases in the south west, this time last week I’m sure many of us were not anticipating another national lockdown so soon.

COVID-19 05 Nov 2020
We need to support our young people

PCC Sue Mountstevens is taking a well-earned break and, as the Deputy PCC, I will be overseeing the work of the team, meeting with partners and working closely with the police.

Opinions 23 Oct 2020
We must stand together

It has been nearly six months since coronavirus restrictions were introduced and I’m sure many of us are just as frustrated and concerned as we were back in March.

Campaigns 09 Oct 2020
We all need to play our part

This week, we heard from the Prime Minister regarding the increasing number of coronavirus cases and the potential consequences if we do not stop this exponential growth.

COVID-19 25 Sep 2020
“It’s been a difficult year for everyone”

PCC Sue Mountstevens discusses the virtual Police Open Day, trialling e-scooter schemes and listening to your views on policing.

Opinions 11 Sep 2020