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The Independent Scrutiny and Advisory Board (ISAB)

The Independent Scrutiny and Advisory Board (ISAB) provides independent scrutiny and oversight of Avon and Somerset Police’s Race Matters programme.

We recognise that institutional racism, structural inequalities, and racial disproportionality in policing have caused, and continue to cause, harm, mistrust, and poorer outcomes for Black communities and other racially minoritised communities, and that there can be a significant disparity between organisational commitments and stated objectives and the lived experiences of those communities.

Through scrutiny, challenge, and community engagement, we seek to ensure that Black voices, lived experience, and community impact remain central to assessing whether progress is real, meaningful, and felt by the communities most affected.

  • Meet our board

    Read about those working together to ensure the voices of people from Black heritage, and racially or ethnically minoritised communities, are heard and represented.

  • Our background

    Learn about the history of The Independent Scrutiny and Advisory Board (ISAB) and how it is needed to help shape policing in Avon and Somerset.

  • Get involved

    From reading about our collaborations, to getting involved in the board. Find out how you can help your community and improve policing

  • Contact us

    Find out how to contact our board, seek support or provide your feedback.