OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Role of the OPCC
Find out more about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
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Who is your PCC?
Find out more about the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) role.
Get involved
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Latest News
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Independent panel identifies areas of learning and progress in police cases
An independent panel reviewing the use of police powers in Avon and Somerset has published its latest quarterly report, reviewing a number of cases and highlighting areas of learning. The Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISoPPP) – made up of volunteers from the public – reviews police cases and…
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Pride 2026: Support in Avon and Somerset
Across Avon and Somerset, we have a number of organisations providing dedicated support to LGBTQ+ people. Pride Month is a chance for me to celebrate the vital work they are doing and the progress that has been made, while recognising the ongoing work needed to ensure everyone can live safely…
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Justice for Melanie: 30 years on
Thirty years after Melanie Hall disappeared following a night out in Bath, a renewed appeal is asking the public to help bring answers to her family. Melanie was just 25 when she was last seen in the early hours of 9 June 1996. Her family have lived with the…