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.

• Independent Residents Panel Reports

  The Independent Residents Panel produce a review of police complaints and good practice.

• 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.

• Performance

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

• Police Appeal Tribunals

  Find out more about public misconduct hearings involving police officers.

• Police and Crime Boards Reports

  The Police and Crime Board has been set up to help the PCC carry out of their role, including overseeing the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan.

• 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.

• 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.

• Services funding

  The OPCC commissions services for victims of crime and anti-social behaviour.