Avon and Somerset Police — Leadership
The Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the oversight of Avon and Somerset Police, with published priorities and contact details.
Chief officer team
- Jon Cummins — Assistant Chief Constable
- Rachel Shields — Assistant Chief Constable
- Jon Reilly — Deputy Chief Constable
- Joanne Hall — Assistant Chief Constable
- Sarah Crew — Chief Constable
As published by Avon and Somerset Police. Source · 2026-08-07.
Police and Crime Commissioner
Clare Moody
Avon & Somerset PCC
Clare Moody is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Avon and Somerset.
Police and Crime Plan 2024 – 2029
Plan period: 2024-2029
The Police and Crime Plan 2024-2029 outlines the strategic priorities set by PCC Clare Moody to enhance policing and community safety in the Avon and Somerset area. The plan emphasizes the importance of community engagement, crime prevention, and support for victims.
Strategic priorities
- 1Strengthen neighbourhood policing — Focus on enhancing community engagement and presence of police in local areas.
- 2Reduce violent crime — Implement strategies and initiatives aimed at decreasing incidents of violence.
- 3Prevent crime — Establish preventive measures to deter crime before it occurs.
- 4Support victims — Provide comprehensive services and support systems for victims of crime.
- 5Improve standards of policing — Strive for higher quality and accountability in policing practices.
Source: Police and Crime Plan 2024 – 2029 — Avon & Somerset PCC. Summarised from the published plan; see the source for the full document.
For the full police-and-crime plan, the commissioner's blog, complaints data, and how to participate in scrutiny meetings, visit the commissioner's website directly.
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