News: Forcewide News
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Strong local partnerships key to tackling business and retail crime
Our neighbourhood policing teams are working closely with BIDs, business crime reduction partnerships, councils and the private security industry to protect retailers from shop theft and other crimes.
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Recognising outstanding Citizens in Policing
Regional awards celebrate the achievements of volunteers who give their time to support policing and their communities.
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Response to HMICFRS integrity inspection report
The report reflected Avon and Somerset Police 'makes clear its expectation that all police personnel will challenge and report such (inappropriate) behaviour' but found several areas for improvement too.
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Fault affecting 101 calls resolved
This should not impact on our ability to respond to 999 calls, but would politely remind the public this should only be used for urgent emergencies only.
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Apology given to the family of Kelly Faiers following a report issued by the IOPC
The report follows complaints made by the family of Kelly Faiers, who died in Minehead in October 2023.
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Message from Chief Constable Sarah Crew to our communities
The Chief's message calls for communities to 'stand against hate and to stand for the kind of society where everyone, without exception can feel safe, secure and free'.
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Putting community safety first in Somerset
Neighbourhood policing teams in east and south Somerset are increasing officer visibility in communities to tackle local issues.
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Tributes paid to ‘extraordinary man’ who died in South Petherton last month
The family of Colin Lawson, 43, say he will be 'forever' missed.
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New Assistant Chief Constable appointed
Ch Supt Rachel Shields has been appointed the new Assistant Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset Police.
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Policing plans in place ahead of Bristol protest this weekend
The protest and counter-protest are due to take place tomorrow (Saturday 9 August) in Welsh Back, off Baldwin Street, in Bristol.