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“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
Violence Reduction Units in Focus

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners launch Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) in Focus, a review of the work taking place in VRUs.

Violence Reduction Unit 09 Sep 2020
Preparing for a busy weekend

As the final bank holiday of the summer begins, I know it’s tempting to gather in large groups and forget the covid-19 regulations for a few days, but now is not the time to become complacent.

Opinions 28 Aug 2020
Deputy PCC supports investment into reducing violent crime in Bristol

Deputy PCC John Smith visited the Bristol Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and local charities that have received additional funding from the Home Office violence reduction fund this month.

Violence Reduction Unit 26 Aug 2020
Funding boosted to tackle serious violence

The drive to reduce serious violence among young people in Avon and Somerset, through a multi-agency working group headed by PCC Sue Mountstevens, has been given renewed funding from the Home Office.

Good news 09 Jan 2020
PCC and local partners launch Violence Reduction Units

Work to tackle the root cause of knife crime and serious violence in Avon and Somerset is underway following the PCC's inaugural Strategic Violence Reduction Unit meeting.

Forcewide news 27 Sep 2019
Extra funding from Home Office to to tackle serious violence in Avon and Somerset

PCC Sue Mountstevens has been awarded £1.16m Home Office funding to introduce Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) to tackle serious violence.

Forcewide news 13 Aug 2019