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Eighteen arrests made during County Lines Intensification Week
Avon and Somerset Police joined colleagues from across the UK in focusing efforts on dismantling and disrupting criminal gangs running drugs.
Campaigns 15 Oct 2022 -
PCC urging residents to #BeCyberSmart
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, PCC Mark Shelford is urging local people and businesses to remain vigilant to protect themselves online.
Fraud 14 Oct 2022 -
PCC brings together agencies to take forward crucial work tackling racial disproportionality
PCC Mark Shelford brought together senior leaders from partner agencies at an event to take forward the recommendations from our Identifying Disproportionality in the Avon and Somerset Criminal Justice…
Announcements 13 Oct 2022 -
Guest blog: Hate Crime Awareness Week 2022
As part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week, we spoke to Kostas Panagiotou from VOCAS about hate crime and how victims are supported.
Guest experiences 10 Oct 2022 -
PCC statement following the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset, Mark Shelford, has paid tribute to Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II following the sad announcement of her death today. PCC…
Announcements 08 Sep 2022 -
PCC visits Glastonbury and Yeovil
PCC Mark Shelford went out and about visiting Glastonbury and Yeovil last week, to listen to local concerns. PCC Shelford said: “It was great to spend a day speaking…
Announcements 06 Sep 2022 -
OPCC awarded over £1.4million to support local victim services
The OPCC has secured over £1.4million over a three-year period to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Good news 25 Aug 2022 -
Make sure you spot courier fraud warning signs
Thousands of pounds have been lost by victims of courier fraud scams in recent weeks.
Fraud 24 Aug 2022 -
PCC invites communities to take part in knife crime survey
A new survey has been launched to gain a greater understanding on how knife crime is perceived in local areas.
Campaigns 23 Aug 2022 -
PCC response to HMICFRS ‘Finding time for crime’ report
Following the publication of HMICFRS ‘Finding time for crime’ report, PCC Mark Shelford has issued a statement.
Victims 15 Aug 2022