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Former Special Constables barred from policing following misconduct hearing

Supt Jane Wigmore said the actions of the two former Special Constables means there is no place in policing for them, full stop.

Forcewide News 10 Jun 2022
Thank you to the thousands of dedicated volunteers across Avon and Somerset working to keep our communities safe

This National Volunteers’ Week we want to say thank you to all the incredible volunteers who regularly give their personal time to help keep our communities safe.

Forcewide News 01 Jun 2022
Chief Constable Sarah Crew on becoming an anti-racist police service

We’re sharing the blog she posted for officers and staff this week

Forcewide News 26 May 2022
MPs, local authorities and businesses join Avon and Somerset Police to pledge a better future for women and girls

Avon and Somerset Police will be joined by organisations from across the region at a one day Summit on Friday 6 May to agree an action plan focussed on eliminating violence against women and girls.

Forcewide News 05 May 2022
New Assistant Chief Constable appointed

Assistant Chief Constable Will White said he feels 'extremely privileged' to be appointed to the role.

Forcewide News 28 Apr 2022
GPS trackers to be made available as part of Dementia Safeguarding Scheme

Thirty GPS trackers will be supplied by Somerset-based company MindMe, thanks to £7,000 in funding from partners Bristol Water and Wessex Water.

Forcewide News 12 Apr 2022
Force awards ceremony recognises exceptional performance and acts of bravery

"At the heart of policing is a desire to make a difference and it is clear that our winners have gone above and beyond to do exactly that."

Forcewide News 08 Apr 2022
Police officer dismissed following misconduct hearing

The allegations related to the officer accessing information on police computer systems for non-policing purposes.

Forcewide News 05 Apr 2022
Gross misconduct proven against former officer following hearing led by independent chair

Supt Jane Wigmore said after the hearing: "There’s no place in Avon and Somerset Police for this type of behaviour or language and we remain determined to root it out."

Forcewide News 22 Mar 2022
Showing criminals that the South West is #NoPlaceForDrugs

Officers carried out arrests, warrants and vulnerability visits in a combined effort to reduce the harm caused by drugs in our communities

Forcewide News 21 Mar 2022