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Preventing fraud in our communities
The OPCC has distributed fraud protection postcards to over 160,000 households across 60 postcodes to help prevent local people falling victim to scammers.
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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.
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PCC urging residents to #BeCyberSmart
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, PCC Mark Shelford is urging local people and businesses to remain vigilant to protect themselves online.
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PCC brings together agencies to take forward crucial work tackling racial disproportionality
PCC Mark Shelford brought together senior leaders from partner agencies at an event to take forward the recommendations from our Identifying Disproportionality in the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice…
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Guest blog: Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022
As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we spoke to Kostas Panagiotou from VOCAS about hate crime and how victims are supported.
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PCC statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, Mark Shelford, has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II following the sad announcement of her death today. PCC…
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PCC visits Glastonbury and Yeovil
PCC Mark Shelford went out and about visiting Glastonbury and Yeovil last week, to listen to local concerns. PCC Shelford said: “It was great to spend a day…
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OPCC awarded over £1.4million to support local victim services
The OPCC has secured over £1.4million over a three-year period to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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Make sure you spot courier fraud warning signs
Thousands of pounds have been lost by victims of courier fraud scams in recent weeks.
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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.