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Grants available for communities to help prevent crime
The Commissioner’s Crime Prevention Fund will support community projects and activities across Avon and Somerset.
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PCC invites victim services to apply for new funding
Does your organisation or charity provide support services to local victims of crime in Avon and Somerset? Additional funding has been announced by the Ministry of Justice to support…
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Violence Reduction Units to receive over £5million to continue to tackle serious violence
The Home Office has announced further funding of £5.08million will be allocated to the Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction team.
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PCC visits South Gloucestershire during latest engagement day
PCC Mark Shelford met with South Gloucestershire partners and organisations to find out how they support local people in the area.
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Spot the signs of Payment Diversion Fraud
PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging local people to spot the signs of Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF) in order to protect their businesses.
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Avon and Somerset Police join up with police from across the region to send strong message to criminals that the South West is #NoPlaceForDrugs
In a significant new approach, Avon and Somerset Police have teamed up with other police services across the South West to tackle cross border drugs supply.
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Combined police operation sends strong message to criminals that the South West is #NoPlaceForDrugs
In a significant new approach, police across the South West have combined their operational powers to tackle cross border drugs supply activities.
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PCC appoints Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner
PCC Mark Shelford has announced the appointment of Claire Hiscott to assist him as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC).
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PCC welcomes Home Secretary’s recommendations
PCC Mark Shelford has welcomed the Home Secretary’s recommendations in part two of the PCC review, which called for a focus on ‘and crime’ part of the role.
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Phone users urged to be aware of fake WhatsApp message scam
Avon and Somerset Police and PCC Mark Shelford are asking people to be wary and report an increasingly common Whatsapp scam.