Get Involved: Police Question Time Launches in Avon and Somerset

Posted at 15:18 on 15th July 2024 in Announcements

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Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Clare Moody is excited to announce the launch of a new monthly live stream series, “Police Question Time.” This initiative aims to bring the community into the conversation on policing priorities and performance, ensuring that your voice is heard and acted upon.

Be part of the conversation on policing priorities and performance.

The first Police Question Time will be broadcast live on Facebook and LinkedIn at 12 midday on July 17th. During this 30-minute session, PCC Clare Moody will question Chief Constable Sarah Crew on critical issues affecting our community, from rising homicide rates to tackling knife crime and addressing recommendations from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on custody management. She will also ask questions submitted by members of the public.

Don’t miss out – your police, your voice, live!

This new platform is an excellent opportunity for residents to engage directly with how the PCC holds the police to account. PCC Moody emphasizes the importance of community involvement:

“As the public’s voice in local policing, it is my duty to hold the Chief Constable to account for the constabulary’s performance. These meetings will provide a constructive forum to discuss a range of crime and policing issues that matter to our community.

Please do tune in to these meetings, whether live or via the recordings, to gain a greater insight into policing and crime prevention in Avon and Somerset.”

Connecting community and police – live, transparent, and accountable.

PCCs are elected to represent the community’s voice in policing, ensuring that the police force meets public needs and delivers the best possible service. These live sessions will make the process of holding the police to account transparent and accessible, bridging the gap between the community and law enforcement.

The agenda for the first session includes:

Homicide
Knife crime
Questions from the public
HMICFRS Areas for Improvement: Police Custody

Future meetings will take place monthly, and you can submit questions by emailing policequestiontime@avonandsomerset.police.uk.

Each session will be available to watch live on Facebook and LinkedIn, with recordings accessible on the PCC’s official website for those who cannot join in real time.

Join us live for Police Question Time and be part of the conversation.