Avon and Somerset Police Authority is an independent body of local people who work to ensure the community have an effective and efficient local police force.

It is made up of nine councillor members, who are appointed by the local councils, and eight independent members - who are selected following a recruitment process.

To find out more about our work, please take a look at the what we do sections of our website.

Please visit us regularly to keep up to date with police performance and find out when we will be holding public consultations near to where you live.