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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.

Violence Reduction Unit 04 Apr 2022
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.

Engagement Days 04 Apr 2022
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.

Fraud 24 Mar 2022
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.

Announcements 21 Mar 2022
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.

Campaigns 21 Mar 2022
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).

Announcements 17 Mar 2022
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.

Announcements 09 Mar 2022
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.

Fraud 08 Mar 2022
Supporting women in Bristol and beyond

Last week, PCC Mark Shelford visited Bristol to meet with partners supporting women in the city.

Engagement Days 08 Mar 2022
PCC supports Home Secretary’s campaign that says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls

PCC Mark Shelford supports the Home Secretary’s ambitious campaign which says ‘Enough’ to violence against women and girls.

Victims 02 Mar 2022