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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 we tackle some of the policing challenges around the South West. I then visited Yeovil Crime Reduction Team, which is…

Announcements 26 Mar 2025
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 Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset and NHS England, the campaign is a collaborative effort to ensure survivors know…

Announcements 24 Mar 2025

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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…

Announcements 18 Mar 2025
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…

Announcements 18 Mar 2025
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…

Announcements 13 Mar 2025
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

Announcements 13 Mar 2025
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…

Announcements 11 Mar 2025
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…

Announcements 08 Mar 2025
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…

Announcements 07 Mar 2025
Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel release quarterly report

The Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel has released their latest quarterly report. Made up of volunteers from diverse backgrounds across Avon and Somerset, the Panel play an important role…

Announcements 05 Mar 2025
Welcoming new detectives at celebratory graduation ceremony

This week, PCC Clare Moody attended a ceremony for newly qualified Avon and Somerset Police detectives. Clare gave a speech to the graduating detectives saying what a great privilege it…

Announcements 28 Feb 2025
Questioning the Chief Constable following recent HMICFRS report

PCC Clare Moody held Police Question Time (PQT) last week (19th February 2025). The session focused on the recently released Avon and Somerset Police Efficiency, Effectiveness and Legitimacy (PEEL) report.

Announcements 27 Feb 2025

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