Avon and Somerset Constabulary - Criminal Justice Department

Criminal Justice Department - Contents

A photograph of a speed camera Camera Processing Unit

Dealing effectively with roads policing, operations and incidents to assist the Constabulary to achieve its objectives in reducing crime and making its communities safer.

A blue label thats says 'Avon and Somerset Constabulary' Coroners Office

The Coroners Office provides a vital community based contact role with bereaved families in the Avon area. They act as a link to police officers, hospitals and the Coroner.

A shotgun Licensing Department

The Licensing Department deals with application and renewal for firearms and shot gun certifications, explosives and also the administration of liquor licensing throughout the force.

A wooden hammer Trials Unit

The Trials Unit ensures quality file preparation of Crown Court cases.

A photograph of a speed camera Collisions Unit

The Collisions Unit deal with the administration of most non-injury accidents throughout the force and also process many accident resulting in injury. The unit includes the Central Ticket Office which deals with all Fixed Penalty Notices and minor process reports.

A photograph of law books in a library Criminal Justice Support Office

Information on how the Criminal Justice Support Office is made up.

A photograph of the head of a person in silhuoette with a questionmark in the foreground Force Identification Unit

Information, advice and guidance for supporting witnesses at an identification procedure.

Some scales Prosecutions Department

Made up of Prosecutions Teams, Youth Justice, Tape Summary and Typing Bureau, Tape Library & Registry and the CICA Team the Prosecutions Department administers a wide variety of functions to ensure the effective delivery of justice.

A photograph of a trashed bedroom Witness Care Unit

The Witness Care Unit aims to meet the needs of Avon & Somerset's victims and witnesses.