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Honouring courageous and dedicated service at police awards ceremony
It was a pleasure to attend the Avon and Somerset Police Force Awards last week, to recognise the dedication of officers, staff, and several members of the public in serving…
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PCC Clare Moody Statement on Crime and Policing Bill Announcement
“I welcome the Government announcement that strangulation in pornography is to be made illegal. This is an important step in addressing the dangerous normalisation of violence against women and…
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Giving evidence at the Home Affairs Committee: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
This week, I was asked to present evidence to the Home Affairs Committee’s Inquiry into Funding for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls. I gave evidence both as the Association…
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Public Forum with PCC Clare Moody – Somerset West
Join Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody and your neighbourhood policing team to share ideas and help shape safer, more secure communities. The Somerset West public…
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Statement on investment in west of England transport
I welcome the news of the significant investment in west of England transport projects. Improving transport links across the west of England is welcome news for all of our communities.
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Raising awareness of fraud scams
This week, I am supporting Phishing Awareness Week, a campaign led by Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. It’s an important opportunity to raise public…
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Understanding the policing and crime issues for Chard and Bridgwater residents
I spoke to officers at Chard Police station. They shared the local crime issues and initiatives they are taking to address them and discussed welfare issues. Chard Town Council There…
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A day in the life of an independent custody visitor volunteer
Carly – a volunteer with our office, shares what it’s like to be an independent custody visitor: “Something that I learned very quickly after becoming an Independent Custody Visitor (ICV)…
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Reflecting on OPCC volunteers this National Volunteers’ Week 2025
This coming week marks Volunteers’ Week, a time to acknowledge the contributions of the 66 dedicated volunteers supporting the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) across Avon and…
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Honouring and celebrating the volunteers who support me in my role
I held an event on Thursday 15 May, at Police Headquarters to thank and celebrate all the volunteers who support me and my office, including volunteers from the Independent Scrutiny…