Avon & Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner

The OPCC is run by a dedicated team who support @ClareMoody4PCC Our purpose is to lead improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of #policing, victim support and criminal justice services on behalf of local people. Read more👉avonandsomerset-pcc.gov.uk/about/role-of-…

I have joined with the anti-slavery charity Unseen to strengthen how we respond to modern slavery, by awarding them funding over five years to support victims of modern slavery and exploitation. Read more here: orlo.uk/9UbNl @UnseenUK

Our Independent Custody Visitors Scheme have released their annual report of findings 2024-2025. They provide scrutiny of @ASPolice to make sure those detained in custody are being treated fairly and in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act: orlo.uk/vPRLb

I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Slocombe as my Deputy PCC. I’m looking forward to having Kevin’s support to continue to work towards safer communities for people living in Avon and Somerset. Read more: orlo.uk/WsqtH #PCC #DeputyPCC

In the latest in a regular series of articles from the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), Avon and Somerset PCC Clare Moody, the APCC’s joint lead on victims and violence against women and girls (VAWG), sets out some of the latest developments in the continuing…

Last week, I hosted Police Question Time (PQT), putting questions to Chief Constable Sarah Crew. PQT is a session designed to scrutinise policing delivery and performance across the region.  Read more here: orlo.uk/HXdCP

Tomorrow I will be holding a Somerset West Public Forum in Taunton at Taunton Rugby Football Club, 6-8pm. Sign up and find out more here: orlo.uk/lqmOx

Yesterday, I attended Prodigal Arts Exhibition at St George’s in Bristol. Prodigal Arts gives people in prison, and ex-offenders in the community, a second chance and opportunity to discover or develop a skill and to find hope and a purpose. Find out more:orlo.uk/qRsZj

Last Friday, I visited Bath, Radstock and Glastonbury – to hear from businesses, the public, cllrs, Radstock's Mayor and Deputy Mayor, @Wera_Hobhouse MP for Bath and @SarahDykeLD MP for Glastonbury and Somerton about their priorities for policing: orlo.uk/4TDvd

I will be questioning Chief Constable Sarah Crew on the performance of Avon and Somerset Police during a live session on 17th July at 12:00 pm. The session will be live on Facebook: orlo.uk/j3PuD Read more here: orlo.uk/ya2FY @ASPolice

I visited Keynsham Music Festival on Saturday 5th July to see a striking sculpture created by young people as part of a project funded through my office in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council. Read more here: orlo.uk/mFtS0

Today, I'm launching “Your Streets, My Priority” – a coordinated programme of action to continue to enhance neighbourhood policing and create safer, more vibrant town centres and high streets across the region orlo.uk/Waku5 #YourStreets #SaferStreets

Last week I visited Young Victim Service (YVS) and the Youth Justice Service (YJS) in North Somerset. YVS supports children and young people victims of all crime and antisocial behaviour across Avon and Somerset area. @youngvictims

Following quarterly sessions in which 97 police complaint files were thoroughly reviewed, our Volunteer Complaints Panel have released their findings for 2024 in a new report. Read it and find out more here: orlo.uk/0Gtjn #PCC #Accountability #Policecomplaints

From talking to people across Avon and Somerset, I know the impact of anti-social behaviour (ASB) has on those subjected to it. During Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, and every week, we can create safer communities.

This week is Anti-social behaviour (ASB) Week. ASB disrupts lives and undermines community well-being.  Strengthening neighbourhood policing is one of my key priorities – including increased police visibility to disrupt anti-social behaviour. Read more: orlo.uk/eP9xf

This week marks Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, a week celebrating local, community and neighbourhood policing locally and nationally with opportunities to get involved. Read more here: orlo.uk/V7Woa

The latest quarterly report from our independent volunteer panel on police use of powers is now available to read: orlo.uk/jm9RD Find out more about the ISOPPP: orlo.uk/Wq4Mn #opcc #policepowers #scrutiny #volunteers

It was a pleasure to attend the Avon and Somerset Police Force Awards last week, to recognise the dedication of officers, staff, and several members of the public in serving the people of Avon and Somerset. Read more here: orlo.uk/ID6jf

Thank you to our Violence Reduction Partnerships for everything they are doing to prevent serious violence across Avon and Somerset. Read more about what they've been up to across our area... asvrp.co.uk/knife-crime-aw… @aandsvrp

A 🟡 yellow heat health alert has now been issued for the South West from Weds 18 to Sun 22 June. If you need to go out, remember to protect yourself from the sun and look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the rising temperatures🌡️ ➡️ orlo.uk/NVnww