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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 the collective strength of policing teams from Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and the South West…
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 in monitoring the way Avon and Somerset Police manage complaints made against them. The latest quarterly report – December…
Announcements 05 Mar 2025
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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…
Announcements 08 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 -
PCC joined residents in Bristol North East to discuss knife crime concerns
Early this week I joined a knife crime community event in Kingswood organised by Damien Egan MP for Bristol North East. About 50 people attended the event…
Announcements 20 Feb 2025 -
Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody Reacts to ‘Ronan’s Law’ Announcement
I welcome the announcement of ‘Ronan’s Law’ as an important step in tackling knife crime. Strengthening regulations on online knife sales cracks down on one of the pathways by which…
Announcements 19 Feb 2025 -
A Day in Bristol: Supporting Victims and Survivors in Avon and Somerset
Last week, I spent a day in Bristol visiting organisations dedicated to supporting victims and survivors of crime across the whole of Avon and Somerset. My day began at The Bridge,…
Announcements 18 Feb 2025 -
Reflections on my apprenticeship: Darcey Warren
This week is National Apprenticeship Week, below is a blog from our Communications and Youth Engagement Assistant Apprentice, Darcey Warren. How I became an apprentice: After realising that university wasn’t…
Announcements 14 Feb 2025 -
PCC Clare Moody to question Chief Constable on recent HMICFRS inspection
Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), will be asking questions about the performance of Avon and Somerset Police to Chief Constable Sarah Crew on 19 February at 11:00am. The…
Announcements 12 Feb 2025 -
Funding awarded to support young victims of crime across Avon and Somerset
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody is proud to announce the successful recommissioning of support services for young victims of crime, with over £240,000 in annual…
Announcements 12 Feb 2025 -
Special celebration of the life of Dr Paul Stephenson OBE
Last week marked Race Equality Week in the UK. The Friday before I had the privilege to attend a special celebration of the life of one of the UK’s leading…
Announcements 07 Feb 2025