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Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel release quarterly report
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISOPPP) meet quarterly to scrutinise files and real-life footage of police officer’s using their powers, such as the use of Taser, Stop and…
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Guest blog: A day in the life of a Child Exploitation Prevention Officer.
Today is Child Exploitation Awareness Day, we are sharing a guest blog from Andri Nicolaou, Child Exploitation Prevention Officer for Avon and Somerset Police. “Every child / young person has…
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Celebrating Outstanding Achievements in Policing
This week I attended the 2025 Outstanding Policing Awards which celebrates the commitment, bravery, and dedication of Avon and Somerset’s officers, staff, specials, and volunteers. Every individual officer, volunteer, staff…
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Celebrating Bristol Women’s Achievements and Tackling Male Violence Together
Preventing MVAWG Panel with from left to right: PCC Clare Moody, Lorri Weaving, of Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Service, Sarah O'Leary, representing Next Link, Safe Link, and Missing Link, Nicola Shannon, from The Bridge Sexual Assault Referral Centre
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Attending a serious violence conference, hearing from Bath City Farm and visiting Yeovil
Last Friday, I spent the day in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), attending an outstanding conference organised by the local Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) that I fund. I…
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inspirational Women
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inspirational Women International Women’s Day is a moment to call for action and change on gender inequality, but it is also a moment to celebrate and…
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Regional drugs policing operation uncovers the human cost of cannabis
Police forces across the South West came together last month to tackle the growing threat of organised crime groups and their involvement in the illegal drug supply chain. Operation Mille harnessed…
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Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel release quarterly report
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel has released their latest quarterly report. Made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds across Avon and Somerset, the Panel play an important role…
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Welcoming new detectives at celebratory graduation ceremony
This week, PCC Clare Moody attended a ceremony for newly qualified Avon and Somerset Police detectives. Clare gave a speech to the graduating detectives saying what a great privilege it…
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Questioning the Chief Constable following recent HMICFRS report
PCC Clare Moody held Police Question Time (PQT) last week (19th February 2025). The session focused on the recently released Avon and Somerset Police Efficiency, Effectiveness and Legitimacy (PEEL) report.