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Changes to Police Misconduct Hearings: Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner seeks members of the public to be Independent Panel Members
The Government announced changes to the way police misconduct hearings are to be run in August 2023 and as a result, the composition of the people who sit on the…
Announcements 12 Feb 2024 -
New National Cyber Crime Campaign
Fraud remains the most pervasive crime in the UK, constituting nearly 40% of all reported crimes in England and Wales. As part of its commitment to tackle this pressing issue,…
Campaigns 12 Feb 2024 -
PCC Statement on Ep 2 of To Catch a Copper
I want to address the broadcast of the second episode of the To Catch A Copper documentary on channel 4 this week. The focus of this episode was policing complaints…
Announcements 07 Feb 2024 -
PCC and Chief Constable talk knife crime, vetting and police funding
You are invited to tune into our monthly Performance and Accountability Board and watch the Police and Crime Commissioner question the Chief Constable on policing delivery. The PCCs Performance and…
Performance & Accountability Board 07 Feb 2024 -
PCC visits community groups in Bristol
PCC Mark Shelford met with some local councillors and visited community groups in Bristol last Friday (2nd February) to listen to their policing, safety, and crime concerns.
Engagement Days 06 Feb 2024 -
What is Safer Internet Day?
Safer Internet Day is a globally recognised initiative aimed at promoting the responsible and safe use of digital technology, especially among young people. Launched in 2004 this day has…
Announcements 06 Feb 2024 -
Enhancing Accountability: The Role of the Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel
In the realm of law enforcement, ensuring accountability and transparency is essential. One of initiatives the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) employs in the pursuit of this…
Announcements 05 Feb 2024 -
Police Funding Increase Confirmed
Police and Crime Commissioner’s request to increase council tax police funding confirmed by Police and Crime Panel.
Announcements 01 Feb 2024 -
PCC met Neighbourhood Watch Members in Thornbury and Yate
Last Friday (26th February) The PCC joined a Neighbourhood Watch Roundtable discussion on anti-social behaviour, and safety issues in Thornbury and Yate, and surrounding areas. The…
Engagement Days 31 Jan 2024 -
Police and Crime Commissioner’s statement following broadcast of Channel 4 documentary
I want to express my support for the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police following the broadcast of a Channel 4 documentary about misconduct. The series, which goes behind…
Announcements 31 Jan 2024