The Social World Podcast: Policing, Community Safety and Public Trust with Clare Moody, Avon & Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner

Clare Moody Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset , elected in May 2024 and bringing extensive experience across diverse sectors to the role.

Her career spans public service, advocacy, and leadership. Clare has served as a Member of the European Parliament, worked at the heart of government in No.10 Downing Street, and dedicated over two decades to representing workers’ rights as a Trade Union officer. Before her election as PCC, Clare was the co-Chief Executive of Equally Ours, a leading UK charity focused on equality and human rights.

Key areas that Clare has focused on :-

Strengthening neighbourhood policing and ensuring more visible law enforcement
Tackling serious youth violence and violence against women and girls
Addressing modern policing challenges, including cyber crime, human trafficking, and organized crime
The importance of public trust and accountability in policing

Clare’s varied career has equipped her with a deep understanding of how to navigate complex systems, foster collaboration across organisations, and address challenges with practical, results-oriented solutions.

As PCC, Clare is focused on preventing crime, supporting victims, and improving standards of policing. She also serves as the both the Prevention and the Victims Lead for the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, driving national efforts to prevent crime and improve support for those affected.

She regularly conducts interviews online with the Chief Constable Sarah Crew a previous guest on the podcast.

As mentioned, here is the link to information on Police Question Time (or can easily be found when searching on the main website, link above)

http://Police Question Time – OPCC for Avon and Somerset

David is a member of the International Advisory Panel of the Global Institute of Social Work.