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Avon and Somerset praised for the way it addresses heightened control room demand

Avon and Somerset Police has been recognised nationally in a new report by HMICFRS, focussing on how police forces handle calls from the public.

Forcewide News 10 Jul 2020
Avon and Somerset Police leads the way to meet National Equality Standard

The national standard is a clear set of equality, diversity and inclusion criteria against which companies are independently assessed.

Forcewide News 10 Jul 2020
Police officer dismissed following misconduct heading

A panel, led by a legally-qualified independent chair, ruled the PC's actions amounted to a breach of the Standards of Professional Behaviour

Forcewide News 10 Jul 2020
Officer who admitted theft dismissed following misconduct hearing

A special case hearing was held on Thursday 9 July.

Forcewide News 09 Jul 2020
Policing plan in place ahead of reopening of night-time economy

“Pubs may be reopening but it’s important everyone remembers the public health crisis is definitely not over." - Supt Mark Edgington

Forcewide News 02 Jul 2020
Family tribute to ‘kind and gentle’ man – Weston-super-Mare

The family of Mikhail Hanid say their lives 'will never be the same again' after he died on Tuesday 30 June.

Forcewide News 01 Jul 2020
Family issue tribute after man’s death in Highbridge

Paul Wells, 39, was 'loved by everyone' according to his family.

Forcewide News 30 Jun 2020
Joint statement from Chief Constable and PCC following terrorist incident in Reading

Our thoughts are with all those caught up in the tragic events in Reading on Saturday.

Forcewide News 22 Jun 2020
Gross misconduct finding against former special constable

The former special constable has been barred from policing following the panel's finding.

Forcewide News 05 Jun 2020
UK police stand with those appalled by George Floyd’s death

“We stand alongside all those across the globe who are appalled and horrified by the way George Floyd lost his life. Justice and accountability should follow."

Forcewide News 03 Jun 2020