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High visibility patrols result in 99 fewer serious violent crimes in Avon and Somerset since June

We're using Home Office funding to increase high visibility patrols in areas of high demand

Forcewide News 12 Oct 2021
New officer verification process put in place

Members of the public can now confirm an officer's identity with the control room

Forcewide News 06 Oct 2021
Gross misconduct allegations proven against officer following hearing

The hearing panel, led by an independent chair, determined the officer would have been dismissed if she hadn't already resigned.

Forcewide News 04 Oct 2021
Our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls

Deputy Chief Constable Nikki Watson issues a statement after a former Met Police officer is given a whole life sentence for the horrific murder of Sarah Everard.

Forcewide News 01 Oct 2021
Man jailed for trafficking boy, 15, cross country to deal drugs

A London-based drug dealer has been sentenced to seven years and two months in prison after a victimless prosecution.

Forcewide News 03 Sep 2021
Sarah Crew appointed as Temporary Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset Police

Temporary Chief Constable Sarah Crew has been with Avon and Somerset Police since September 1994.

Forcewide News 02 Jul 2021
Avon and Somerset Police implements transformative approach to investigating rape and sexual offences

Avon and Somerset Police is at the helm of a new evidence-based approach, which will transform the way police respond to, and investigate, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences.

Forcewide News 21 Jun 2021
In support of difference

How we're working to improve our service for vulnerable adults

Forcewide News 17 Jun 2021
Gross misconduct proven against former PC

Former PC James Hayward would have been dismissed had he not resigned ahead of this week's hearing and will not be allowed to serve as a police officer again.

Forcewide News 14 May 2021
Man sentenced to 12 years in prison and ten on licence for child sex offences

The judge described the man as a dangerous, obsessed and persistent paedophile who targets young people for sexual gratification and a feeling of power

Forcewide News 06 May 2021