Everything the police authority does has a bearing on the lives of the people of Avon and Somerset, which is why it is important that local views are heard when decisions are being made.

Deciding to increase the number of police on the streets, the introduction of mobile information systems or setting the police section of the council tax precept – these all have an impact on you.
 

The section will explain more about exactly how the work of the Police Authority affects you from the Policing Pledge, equality and diversity, stop and search, scrutiny of the force and Professional Standards.