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Desmond Brown appointed MBE for determination to achieve equity in the criminal justice system

Desmond Brown, scrutineer and campaigner for race equity and procedural justice in policing, was appointed Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Years Honours list. Desmond Brown MBE, is a colleague of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), employed by…

Announcements 09 Jan 2025
A message from PCC Clare Moody: Bringing the Police and Crime Plan to life in 2025

“Following my election in May 2024 and the General Election in July, there’s a lot to look back on over the last year but the new year is a time for looking forward, to what can be achieved in the coming months. The opportunity to build on the foundations of…

Announcements 07 Jan 2025

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A new edition of the Police National Honours Handbook is launched

The third edition of the Police National Honours Handbook – A Complete Guide to Nomination and Awards, has been launched to assist officers and police staff submitting…

Announcements 20 Dec 2024
PCC Clare Moody launches new Police and Crime Plan, shaped by public

PCC Clare Moody has launched her Police and Crime Plan to guide the work of Avon and Somerset Police over the next five years. The plan reflects the priorities tested…

Announcements 20 Dec 2024
PCC Statement on recent knife crime convictions

The last couple of weeks have seen court sentences in tragic cases of murder of young people, by other young people, involving knife crime. Earlier this month, two 16-year-old boys…

Announcements 19 Dec 2024
PCC hears from future leaders at Integrate UK’s Annual Youth Conference

Last Friday (13th December) Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody attended Integrate UK’s Annual Youth Conference, held by young people in Bristol. Integrate UK is a charity investing…

Announcements 18 Dec 2024
PCC hosts expert panel to address male violence against women and girls – Police Question Time special

On Monday, as part of the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, PCC Clare Moody hosted a special edition of Police Question Time (PQT), focusing on preventing…

Announcements 12 Dec 2024
New Chair appointed to lead scrutiny of the work to tackle criminal justice inequity

Last week, members of the Tackling Disproportionality Independent Scrutiny Board, in place to scrutinise the programme to tackle racial inequity across the Avon and Somerset criminal justice system, appointed Peninah…

Announcements 09 Dec 2024
Inspirational volunteer David Woodward honoured at national awards for improving policing standards

David Woodward, a dedicated volunteer with the Avon and Somerset Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for eight years, has been posthumously honoured as runner-up for a national…

Announcements 06 Dec 2024
Special Police Question Time Focuses on Preventing Male Violence Against Women and Girls

As part of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Avon and Somerset is hosting a special…

Announcements 05 Dec 2024
Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel release quarterly report

The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers (ISOPP) panel is made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds across Avon and Somerset who play a pivotal role in monitoring the use of…

Announcements 04 Dec 2024
PCC weekly highlights: Listening to community, antisocial behaviour and road safety concerns

Last week (25th November to 1st December) Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody attended eight public facing events and meetings, including events organised as part of the 16 Days of…

Engagement Days 04 Dec 2024

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