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Announcing Identifying Disproportionality in CJS report

A report has been published following a two year review into racial disproportionality in the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice System (CJS).

Announcements 23 Feb 2022
PCC statement: Now is a critical time for policing

PCC Mark Shelford has issued the following statement in relation to alleged racism, bullying and harassment in Avon and Somerset Police.

Announcements 22 Feb 2022
Avon and Somerset Police awarded Home Office funding to tackle the harm caused by drugs in Bristol

Avon and Somerset Police have been given £1.5 million over two years to help reduce drugs harm in Bristol.

Announcements 27 Jul 2021
Over £1million in funding awarded to Violence Reduction Units

The ground-breaking work of Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) will continue thanks to further Home Office funding.

Announcements 20 Jul 2021
PCC welcomes £98,101 funding boost to support vulnerable young people

PCC welcomes extra funding to support young people.

Announcements 21 Aug 2020
PCC welcomes role review

The PCC welcomes the Home Secretary’s plan to review the role of PCCs to help give local people a greater say over policing.

Announcements 22 Jul 2020
Edward Colston statue statement

Following correspondence asking PCC Sue Mountstevens to drop the charges against those involved in pulling down Edward Colston's statue, she outlines the remit of the role.

Announcements 10 Jul 2020
Avon and Somerset Police leads the way to meet National Equality Standards

Avon and Somerset Police have become the first police force in the UK to have achieved the accreditation for the National Equality Standard (NES).

Announcements 09 Jul 2020
Government announces major investment in small businesses through justice system improvements

The Government has announced an extra £285 million-worth of improvements to courts and prisons this year.

Announcements 03 Jul 2020
Organised crime groups dismantled as part of UK’s biggest ever law enforcement operation

More than 30 arrests have been made across the South West as part of the region’s response to Operation Venetic.

Announcements 03 Jul 2020