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Live chat with PC Simon Reeves (9th April 2013)

Simon is the Neighbourhood Beat Manager for the Yeovil area of Somerset and will be online to answer your questions about local issues and policing in general.

Ask Sue – PCC, Sue Mountstevens, marks 100 days in office with public webchat (4th March 2013)

Avon and Somerset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Sue Mountstevens, will mark her first 100 days in office on Monday, March 4 with a live web chat with the public

Community Engagement Team webchat (27th February 2013)

The Community Engagement Team works to prevent people becoming involved in violent extremism, identifying people developing extreme views and giving them support before they cross a line into criminality. Find out more about the work they do or ask a question.

Webchat with PS Sean Underwood (7th February 2013)

Sean is Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant for the Bristol West area, covering Bishopston, Clifton, Cotham and Redland beats. Join him online to ask questions about local issues and policing in general.

Webchat with two domestic violence survivors and a detective (19th December 2012)

Worried about domestic violence? Join our webchat where domestic violence survivors Etty and Mel (not their real names) and a detective will be on hand to answer your questions. Can they help you break the cycle of domestic abuse?

Webchat with PCSO Charlotte Thompson (23rd October 2012)

Charlotte is the Police Community Support Officer in Nailsea, Wraxall, Failand and Tickenham in North Somerset. She will be online to talk about local community issues and working as a PCSO in general.

Live webchat with PC Sara Stephenson (11th October 2012)

Sara is the Beat Manager for the Bruton, Camelot and Tower beats in Wincanton, South Somerset. She will be online to answer questions about local issues and policing in general.

Webchat with Sgt Scott Minall (25th September 2012)

Scott is a Response Team sergeant covering the Taunton area of Somerset West. He will be online to answer your questions about policing and talk about working as a response officer.

Anti-Social Behaviour (21st June 2012)

Sgt Deborah Yeates will be joined by Vicky and Daren, Environmental Protection Officers from North Somerset Council to answer questions about Anti-Social Behaviour.

Webchat with PC James Beattie and PCSO Claire Flower (31st May 2012)

James is the Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Hartcliffe and Headley Park beat in Bristol. James will be joined by Hartcliffe PCSO Claire Flower. The pair will be online to answer questions on local issues or policing in general.

Webchat with ex-burglars (27th April 2012)

Two ex-burglars, James and Rob, will be online to talk about their lives of crime and what made them decide to clean up their acts. The two men are currently working with Avon and Somerset's IMPACT scheme to help them get their lives back on track.

Sgt Mark Francis who manages the IMPACT team in North Somerset, PC Paul Jones and Max Morelli a Senior Probation Officer will also be online to answer questions.

Webchat with PC Kathryn Forrest (19th April 2012)

Kathryn is Neighbourhood Beat Manager on the Cheddar and Shipham Beat in the Burnham-on-Sea Neighbourhood Area of West Somerset. She will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Paul Singfield (3rd April 2012)

Paul is Neighbourhood Beat Manager on the Ashton Vale (Greater Bedminster) Beat in the Bishopsworth Neighbourhood Area of Bristol. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Inspector Roger Tolley (22nd March 2012)

Roger is Neighbourhood Team Inspector for the Burnham-on-Sea Neighbourhood Area of West Somerset. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Sergeant Sarah Dinnis (6th March 2012)

Sarah is Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant in the Frome Neighbourhood Area of East Somerset. She will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat about Volunteering and the Special Constabulary (29th February 2012)

Inspector Steve Appleton, Sergeant Debbie Yeates and Special Constable Matt Ford will be online to discuss the role of volunteers in frontline policing in Avon and Somerset. Have you ever thought about giving up your time to support the police with their work? Join us and find out their experiences in the job and what activities the Special Constabulary and volunteers undertake during their duties.

Webchat with Sergeant Jim Robinson (23rd February 2012)

Jim is Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant on the Portishead beats in the Nailsea Neighbourhood Area of North Somerset. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PS Emma Slade and PS Karen Follows (7th February 2012)

Emma and Karen are Sergeants on the Vice Team in the Trinity Neighbourhood Area of Bristol. They will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Sergeant Justin French (26th January 2012)

Justin is Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant on Street and Glastonbury Beats, in the Mendip Neighbourhood Area of Somerset East. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Inspector Stuart Bell (10th January 2012)

Stuart is Neighbourhood Team Inspector for the Taunton Neighbourhood Area of Somerset West. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Det Sgt Will Thorpe about domestic abuse (14th December 2011)

If you know someone who is a victim of domestic abuse and want to know where to turn, Det Sgt Will Thorpe from the Bristol Domestic Abuse Investigation Team (DAIT) will be on hand to answer your questions and offer advice about support available, as well as information on how the police investigate domestic abuse.

Webchat with Inspector Mark Nicholson (24th November 2011)

Mark is Neighbourhood Team Inspector on Mendip Neighbourhood Area of Somerset East. He will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PS Sharon Bennett and PC Glenn Wheeler (8th November 2011)

Sharon is Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant for Worle and Villages in the Weston-super-Mare Neighbourhood Area of North Somerset. She will be joined by Glenn Wheeler, the Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Mead Vale / Preanes Green beat. They will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Julie Blackmore (20th October 2011)

Julie is Neighbourhood Beat Manager on Henbury and Brentry beat, in the Southmead and Avonmouth Neighbourhood Area of Bristol. She will be on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Rachel Clark and PCSO Gary Maule (22nd September 2011)

Rachel is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for the Frome area and Gary is a Police Community Support Officer on her team. They will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PCSO Neil Spiring (6th September 2011)

Neil is a Police Community Support Officer on High Kingsdown beat in Bristol, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with officers from the Special Constabulary (1st September 2011)

Three officers from the Special Constabulary - Ian Phillips (Area Officer), Jason Purnell and Shane Russell - will be online to discuss their experiences of volunteering their time to work on the frontline of policing in Avon and Somerset. Have you ever thought about giving up your time to support the police with their work? Join us and find out what made them choose to volunteer their time to support frontline policing, their experiences in the job and what activities the Special Constabulary undertake during their duties.

Webchat with Detective Chief Inspector Mark Power who leads the Zephyr financial investigation team (1st August 2011)

Anyone interested in how the police are tackling Serious and Organised Crime is invited to talk to DCI Mark Power online. DCI Power specialises in financial investigation and taking back the money offenders make from crime.

Zephyr is a cross border team which includes officers from the five police forces across the South West. The unit is dedicated to disrupting, dismantling and destroying serious and organised crime groups operating in our area.

For more information visit www.zephyrsouthwest.com

Webchat with PC Stuart King (28th July 2011)

Stuart King is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for The Dings and St Philips Marsh beat on Bristol District, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Phil Rudden and PCSO Charlette Edwards (19th July 2011)

Phil is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Weston-super-Mare Town Centre beats, and Charlette is a Police Community Support Officer on his team. They will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC John Shaddick (12th July 2011)

John is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager for the Easton and St Judes beat, in the Trinity area of Bristol, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Matthew Christie (30th June 2011)

Matthew is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager based in Clevedon, North Somerset, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Terry Preece and PCSOs Emma McDonnell and Paul Caines (14th June 2011)

Terry is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Trinity (Easton, Bristol) beat, and Emma and Paul are Police Community Support Officers on his team. They will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Sergeant Shirley Eden concerning Glastonbury Festival 2011 (8th June 2011)

Shirley is one of the team planning for this year's Glastonbury Festival and she will be available online to discuss your questions or comments about policing at the Festival. If you want to know what it's like to plan Avon and Somerset's largest policing operation, or want to know how to stay safe at the Festival, you can put your questions to an officer in the know.

Webchat with Inspector Mark Nicholson (2nd June 2011)

Mark is Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Mendip Neighbourhood Area, on Somerset East District. He will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Nigel Ingram (17th May 2011)

Nigel is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Southville (Greater Bedminster), Bristol beat, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PS Mark Alderton (5th May 2011)

Mark is a Police Team Sergeant for the Cabot and Clifton Neighbourhood Area, which encompasses the beats in the centre of Bristol and the Clifton beats. He will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with PC Bruce Strachan (19th April 2011)

Bruce Strachan is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager on the Exmoor team, in the Minehead Neighbourhood Area, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general..

Webchat with PC Tom Gent (7th April 2011)

Tom Gent is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager on the Lawrence Hill team, in the Trinity Neighbourhood Area of Bristol, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Webchat with Superintendent Nigel Rock, Head of Zephyr (15th March 2011)

The webchat will focus on all issues around serious and organised crime which crosses county borders. Anyone who would like to find out more about Zephyr or has any concerns about crime in their area is welcome to join the Webchat and put your questions or comments to Nigel.

www.zephyrsouthwest.com

Webchat with PS Mark Alderton and PS Matt Parfitt (22nd February 2011)

Mark and Matt are Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeants in the Cabot and Clifton Neighbourhood Area, which encompasses the beats in the central area of Bristol and the Clifton beats. The Webchat will give you the chance to ask questions about issues in the local area or on policing issues in general.

Chat with PC Matthew Christie (10th February 2011)

Matthew is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager based in Portishead, North Somerset, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on issues in the local area.

Chat with PC Adam O'Loughlin (25th January 2011)

Adam O'Loughlin is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager on South Gloucestershire District, based in Patchway, Bristol, and will be available on-line to discuss your questions or comments on policing issues in the local area.

Chat with PC James Beattie and PCSO Tatiana Kicinska (13th January 2011)

Beat Manager PC James Beattie and PCSO Tatiana Kicinska are members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team for Hartcliffe, Bristol, and will be happy to answer questions put to them regarding local policing issues.

Chat with Detective Inspector Marie Wright of Operation Bluestone (16th December 2010)

Detective Inspector Marie Wright heads up Operation Bluestone, which is the dedicated rape and sexual assault investigation team in Bristol. She will be on hand to speak to people who would like advice on personal safety or would like to know more about the support services available in the force area for rape and sexual assault.

Live webchat with reformed burglar Paul (15th December 2010)

Reformed offender Paul will be online from 1pm till 2pm on Wednesday to talk about what drove him to break into people’s homes when he was offending and what he and other burglars look out for.
Come online and ask Paul questions about what would have put him off and what you can do to make yourself less likely to become a victim of burglary.

Webchat with PC Nick Wood (14th December 2010)

Nick is based at Dulverton and is neighbourhood Beat Manager for beats in Exmoor, Somerset area.

Web chat with two victims of domestic abuse and Detective Inspector Dave Grimstead (14th December 2010)

Your chance to speak to two women who have experienced domestic abuse. If you are a victim yourself or know someone who is and want advice on where to turn they will be here to answer your questions along with Detective Inspector Dave Grimstead who specialises in this area.

Chat with PC Nick King and PCSO Darren Brown (2nd December 2010)

Neighbourhood Beat Manager PC Nick King and Police Community Support Officer Darren Brown are members of the Neighbourhood Policing Team for Redcliffe and Temple Quay, Bristol. You can join in the Chat to discuss local issues with them, or policing issues in general.

Chat with Inspector Keith Rundle (16th November 2010)

Keith Rundle is Neighbourhood Inspector for the Cabot and Clifton Neighbourhood Area, which encompasses the beats in the central area of Bristol and the Clifton beats. The Webchat will give you the chance to ask questions about local policing issues for the area - or any questions you have about policing in general.

Chat with PC Rachel Clark and PCSO Gary Maule (4th November 2010)

PC Clark is a Neighbourhood Beat Manager based in Frome, East Somerset. PCSO Maule's beat is Frome Town Centre.

Chat with Inspector Paul Cox (19th October 2010)

Inspector Paul Cox is the Head of Youth Strategy for Avon and Somerset Police. He will be online to speak to anyone who wants to discuss issues affecting young people.

Chat with PC Blackmore and PCSO Elliott-Taylor (7th October 2010)

PC Julie Blackmore is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Henbury and Brentry beat, and PCSO Abigail Elliott-Taylor is a member of her beat team.

Chat with Sergeant Jim Robinson (21st September 2010)

Sgt Robinson is a Neighbourhood Police Team Sergeant for the Portishead area, North Somerset. The Webchat will give you the chance to ask questions about local policing issues for the area - or any questions you have about policing in general.

Chat with PC Jon Derrick (24th August 2010)

PC Derrick is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for High Kingsdown beat in Bristol.

Chat with Superintendent Richard Cadden (12th August 2010)

Superintendent Cadden is part of the senior management team for North Somerset and the chat will give you the chance to ask questions about local policing issues in the area - or any questions you have about policing in general.

Chat with PC Sean Underwood (27th July 2010)

PC Underwood is Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Lawrence Weston beat in Bristol.

Chat with the Chair of the Police Authority (22nd February 2010)

Dr Moira Hamlin will be available to discuss setting the police budget for 2010/11.

Chat with Assistant Chief Constable John Long (17th February 2010)

ACC Long will be available to discuss any policing issues you may have. He has responsibility for the City of Bristol.

Chat with Chief Superintendent Andy Francis (30th September 2009)

Ch/Supt Francis is District Commander for South Gloucestershire District, and will be available to discuss any policing issues you may have.

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