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Don’t fall for romance fraud this Valentine’s Day

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging local people to know the signs of romance fraud to stay safe online.

COVID-19 10 Feb 2021
£1.16 million to support young people and reduce serious violence

The multi-agency approach to divert young people away from serious violence in Avon and Somerset has been given renewed funding from the Home Office.

Violence Reduction Unit 09 Feb 2021
PCC supports police’s high level approach to targeting distracted drivers

Using a large goods vehicle (LGV) tractor cab on loan from Highways England, roads policing officers were able to gain an elevated view of behaviour inside lorries, vans and cars.

Campaigns 09 Feb 2021
Crime Prevention Through Sport Fund

Avon and Somerset Police launch new Crime Prevention Through Sport fund in partnership with Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership (SASP) and The West of England Sport Trust (Wesport).

Announcements 08 Feb 2021
Working together to keep us all safe

I know a lot of people find this time of year difficult so I hope the first week of February is a reminder that we are one step closer to spring, lighter evenings and sunnier days.

Opinions 05 Feb 2021
PCC and Police encourage those working in the transports industry to report child criminal exploitation

County Lines drug dealers are operating in our region, impacting the lives of children, while also posing a significant threat to our communities.

Campaigns 05 Feb 2021
PCC and Avon and Somerset Police urges domestic abuse survivors to ‘Ask for ANI’

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Avon and Somerset Police are urging those at risk of, or experiencing domestic abuse to use the code word ‘Ask ANI’ when visiting their local pharmacy in order to access help and support.

COVID-19 04 Feb 2021
New provider announced to help tackle domestic violence

PCC Sue Mountstevens and South Gloucestershire Council are pleased to announce a partnership with a new service provider Cranstoun.

Good news 04 Feb 2021
PCC reminds victims of sexual abuse they are not alone

PCC Sue Mountstevens is reminding victims of sexual violence that they are not alone and, despite the pandemic and lockdown restrictions, support is available.

Campaigns 03 Feb 2021
PCC and Chief Constable answer your policing questions

PCC Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Andy Marsh discussed police funding, staying alert to fraudsters and support for victims of sexual violence.

Facebook Live 02 Feb 2021