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Understanding the impact of rural crime

Yesterday, along with Chief Constable Sarah Crew, I met with members of the Avon and Somerset Police Rural Affairs Forum for their annual meeting. We were joined by representatives of the National Farmers Union (NFU) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLBA). The meeting also included Superintendent Lisa Simpson,…

Announcements 27 Mar 2025
PCC announces funding for specialist local services, to deliver a dedicated response to adult victims of crime and ASB

Clare Moody, the Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is proud to announce the successful completion of victim’s’ services recommissioning, with £720,860 in annual funding being allocated for specialist victim support services across the whole of Avon and Somerset. This funding, including contributions from the Ministry of Justice,…

Announcements 26 Mar 2025

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Police Question Time: Supporting Victims of Crime

Police and Crime Commissioner Clare Moody hosted this week’s Police Question Time (PQT) on 25th March 2025, focusing on the needs of victims. Clare said: “Priority four…

Announcements 28 Mar 2025
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…

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…

Announcements 24 Mar 2025
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

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