OPCC for Avon and Somerset
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Latest News
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PCC council tax police funding approved by Police & Crime Panel
The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Panel met today to consider the Police and Crime Commissioner’s proposed increase in the council tax precept for Policing. In a meeting lasting over 3 hours, there was opportunity to robustly scrutinise the proposed budget and how the funds would be spent. The…
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Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2026
Sexual abuse and sexual violence cause profound harm, and too often that harm is carried alone. As Police and Crime Commissioner, one of my core priorities is preventing abuse and ensuring that survivors have the specialist support they need to cope and recover. This Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence…
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Welcoming New Voices to Support Independent Scrutiny of Policing
Throughout January, newly appointed volunteers participated in a programme of induction and training sessions for the Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel (ISoPPP), the Independent Scrutiny of Police Complaints Panel (ISPCP), and the Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) Scheme. The Scheme Managers Becky Maye and Dee Derrick said:…