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OPCC supports launch of Fulbright-Stephen Lawrence Award

The OPCC is delighted to have supported the launch of a new Stephen Lawrence award aimed at furthering research into policing and criminal justice.

Good news 13 Aug 2021
PCC welcomes £98,101 funding boost to support vulnerable young people

PCC welcomes extra funding to support young people.

Announcements 21 Aug 2020
Avon and Somerset Police Citizens in Policing Award winners revealed

Winners of the Citizens in Policing Award 2020 announced.

Good news 11 Aug 2020
Deputy PCC visits South Gloucestershire community groups

The Deputy PCC visited local organisations in South Gloucestershire to understand their important role in the community.

Good news 28 Jul 2020
Deputy PCC takes part in ride along with South Bristol policing team

Deputy PCC John Smith joined the South Bristol policing team for a ride along to find out how officers are working alongside local people.

Good news 14 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
PCC secures over £505,000 for victim support services in Avon and Somerset

The PCC has secured additional funding for local support services who help victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Announcements 02 Jul 2020
Arrests by Operation Remedy result in fewer drug dealers and burglars on the street

Officers from Operation Remedy have led several operations resulting in a number of arrests in relation to burglary and the illegal supply of drugs.

Campaigns 02 Jul 2020