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PCC announces funding for specialist local services, to deliver a dedicated response to adult victims of crime and ASB
Clare Moody, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is proud to announce the successful completion of victim’s’ services recommissioning, with £720,860 in annual funding being allocated for…
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Seeing the power of community coming together across Yeovil and in Bourneville, WSM
Last Friday, I spent some time in Dorset with the other Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) from Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, attending the PCCs’ quarterly meetings, where…
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New Campaign Launched to Support Survivors of Serious Sexual Assault in Bristol
A new campaign called “We’re Here” has been launched in Bristol to raise awareness of the vital support services available to survivors of sexual assaults. Funded by the Police and…
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Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel release quarterly report
The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISOPPP) meet quarterly to scrutinise files and real-life footage of police officer’s using their powers, such as the use of Taser, Stop and…
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Guest blog: A day in the life of a Child Exploitation Prevention Officer.
Today is Child Exploitation Awareness Day, we are sharing a guest blog from Andri Nicolaou, Child Exploitation Prevention Officer for Avon and Somerset Police. “Every child / young person has…
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Celebrating Outstanding Achievements in Policing
This week I attended the 2025 Outstanding Policing Awards which celebrates the commitment, bravery, and dedication of Avon and Somerset’s officers, staff, specials, and volunteers. Every individual officer, volunteer, staff…
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Celebrating Bristol Women’s Achievements and Tackling Male Violence Together
Preventing MVAWG Panel with from left to right: PCC Clare Moody, Lorri Weaving, of Somerset and Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Service, Sarah O'Leary, representing Next Link, Safe Link, and Missing Link, Nicola Shannon, from The Bridge Sexual Assault Referral Centre
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Attending a serious violence conference, hearing from Bath City Farm and visiting Yeovil
Last Friday, I spent the day in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), attending an outstanding conference organised by the local Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) that I fund. I…
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inspirational Women
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Inspirational Women International Women’s Day is a moment to call for action and change on gender inequality, but it is also a moment to celebrate and…
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Regional drugs policing operation uncovers the human cost of cannabis
Police forces across the South West came together last month to tackle the growing threat of organised crime groups and their involvement in the illegal drug supply chain. Operation Mille harnessed…