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There are many different units and departments within the Avon and Somerset Constabulary, each with different areas of responsibility and offering specialist skills.
To find our more about each unit/department please select one from the list below.
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The Western Counties Air Operations Unit is based at Filton Airport and staffed by officers from both Avon and Somerset Constabulary and Gloucestershire Constabulary.
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The dog section is a very important part of the police service. Find out more about our police dogs, including how they live and what their specialist roles are.
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The mounted section is based at Bower Ashton and is used for specialist events such as crowd control and searching for missing persons.
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Read about how Avon and Somerset Constabulary plans for major emergencies, from terrorist activities to natural disasters.
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This department is responsible for planning VIP and public military events, responding to exceptional incidents and policing major events such as the Glastonbury festival.
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One of the main aims of the RPU is to reduce casualties on our roads, thereby reducing the misery and grief created by fatal and serious collisions.
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The support group is used to respond to incidents that require special training, such as large-scale public disorder and underwater search.
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