Reports and Publications

• About our Publication Scheme

  Our Publication Scheme outlines the information that should be recorded by the OPCC and made available to the public.

• Annual Reports

  Our annual reports highlight the progress of the PCC in carrying out their responsibilities.

• Decisions log

  To be open and transparent the OPCC publishes all significant decisions.

• Disclosable interests

  The PCC and other senior staff publicly disclose all personal and business interests.

• Finance and expenditure

  Find out how the OPCC spends your money.

• Freedom of Information

  Make an FOI request or view previous FOI requests.

• HMICFRS reports

  HMICFRS inspects, monitors and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services with the aim of encouraging improvement

• Independent Custody Visiting Scheme Annual Reports

  The Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) Scheme plays a vital role in checking on the welfare of people in custody.

• Identifying Disproportionality Report

  The led the local deep dive into the statistics, policies and processes of CJS agencies in relation to racial disproportionality.

• Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel Reports

  The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel produce a review of police complaints and good practice. Read their latest reports.

• Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel Reports

  The Scrutiny of Police Powers panel reviews the use of police powers to ensure it is appropriate and proportionate.

• Joint Audit Committee (JAC) Reports

  The Joint Audit Committee (JAC) is an independent body which helps govern the OPCC and the Office of the Chief Constable.

• Out of Court Disposals Panel Reports

  The Out of Court Disposals Panel independently scrutinises the use of Out of Court Disposals.

• Oversight Boards

  The Oversight Boards have been set up to help the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) carry out their role, including overseeing the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.

• Performance

  PCCs are required to publish certain performance information to allow the public to hold them to account.

• Police and Crime Plan 2021 – 2025

  The Police and Crime Plan is a legal document under the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.

• Police Appeal Tribunals

  Find out more about public misconduct hearings involving police officers.

• Police super-complaints

  The police super-complaints system allows designated organisations to raise issues on behalf of the public about harmful patterns or trends in policing.

• Policies and procedures

  Details of the policies and procedures for the OPCC for Avon and Somerset.

• Precept survey results 2023/24

  Read PCC Mark Shelford's precept survey result report.

• Service funding

  The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) funds a wide range of services to support the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.