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Building safer, stronger communities: Visiting Taunton – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

Last Friday, I had the privilege of spending the day in Taunton, engaging with a wide range of community partners—from youth justice teams and refugee support services to local councillors and businesses. The visit was part of my ongoing commitment to understanding local policing priorities and ensuring our communities feel safe, supported, and heard. The day began with a walkabout in the town centre alongside Gideon Amos MP for Taunton and Well…Read Article

Few Trafficking and Modern Slavery Survivors Get Counselling. They Have to Face Their Trauma Alone

After Exploitation found just 4% of modern slavery and trafficking survivors can access counselling through Home Office contracts.Home Office · United Kingdom See the Story

Independent Custody Visitors visited custody 142 times during 2024-25 – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

Our Independent Custody Visitors Scheme have released their annual report of findings from 2024-2025. The Scheme provides independent scrutiny of Avon and Somerset Police, to make sure that those detained in custody are being treated fairly and in accordance with Code C of the 1984 Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE). A summary in numbers: 26 custody visitors making visits, spanning a range of different ages and backgrounds 3 different cust…Bridgwater · Bridgwater Read Article

Kevin Slocombe appointed as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

Yesterday, PCC Clare Moody had the appointment of her new Deputy PCC confirmed. The Police and Crime Panel for Avon and Somerset confirmed the appointment of Kevin Slocombe as Deputy to PCC Clare Moody at a hearing at Deane House in Taunton today. The Panel is made up of councillors from the nine local authorities in the force area and three independent members who bring a variety of skills and experience to the role. They support and scrutini…Taunton, England · Taunton Read Article

Questioning Chief Constable Sarah Crew on neighbourhood policing: Police Question Time – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

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. During July’s session, the focus was on neighbourhood policing. The public submitted questions in advance, including one from Empire Fighting Chance, a Bristol-based charity that supports young people through boxing. I asked what the government’s commitment…Bristol, England · Bristol Read Article

Neighbourhood policing vital for Bath, Radstock and Glastonbury communities

Last Friday, I visited Bath, Radstock and Glastonbury – to hear from businesses, members of the public, councillors, Radstock Mayor and Deputy Mayor, Wera Hobhouse MP for Bath and Sarah Dyke MP for Glastonbury and Somerton about their priorities for policing. Photo caption: Left top – meeting Radstock Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors, bottom left – with Wera Hobhouse MP and Bath neighbourhood policing team, right – in Glastonbury with Sarah…Glastonbury · Bath Read Article

Police Question Time this week to focus on neighbourhood questions

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 Police Question Time (PQT) event will be live streamed on Facebook. This month’s PQT will focus on questions around neighbourhood policing, the first priority outlined in my  Police and Crime Plan. During this upcoming PQT, I will explore how the police service is delivering on this priority and wha…Bristol, England · Bristol Read Article

Summer campaign to strengthen neighbourhood policing – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

I am launching “Your Streets, My Priority” this week – a coordinated programme of action to enhance neighbourhood policing and create safer, more vibrant town centres and high streets across the region. You’ve told me you want safer streets and more visible policing and I’m doing it. I’ve listened to your concerns about anti-social behaviour, retail crime, and criminality in town centres, and I am working with the Chief Constable to put more of…England · England Read Article

Criminal investigation launched into Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan

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A criminal investigation has been launched into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan. UK Politics · United Kingdom See the Story

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