News: Forcewide News
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Family release tribute to Aliki ‘Alex’ Mamwa
The family of Aliki Mamwa, known as Alex, have paid tribute following his death in St Pauls, Bristol last week.
Forcewide News 15 March 2024 -
High-visibility patrols, knife sweeps and intelligence-led operations used to tackle serious violence and knife crime
A new proactive operation to tackle and disrupt serious violence and knife crime involving young people has begun activity across Bristol.
Forcewide News 6 March 2024 -
Names of children released in Sea Mills murder investigation
The three children were all siblings. Our thoughts remain with their next of kin and all those affected by this tragedy.
Forcewide News 19 February 2024 -
What are section 60 stop and search powers?
The use of section 60 powers is a temporary measure to help officers prevent serious violence in specific areas
Forcewide News 15 February 2024 -
Operation to tackle serious youth violence and knife crime
Officers have new temporary stop and search powers to prevent serious violence in Bristol as part of a wider operation to tackle knife crime across our area
Forcewide News 15 February 2024 -
Extra patrols to be carried out in Bristol as agencies work to tackle knife crime
The patrols come after a number of incidents which have caused concern among communities
Forcewide News 13 February 2024 -
Officer dismissed following misconduct hearing
PC Tamsin Devlin has been dismissed without notice after a misconduct hearing heard how she failed to arrest a suspect when attending a domestic abuse incident.
Forcewide News 7 February 2024 -
Statement following incident in Bath
Police responded after verbal threats were received by Royal United Hospital in Bath on Friday 2 February.
Forcewide News 2 February 2024 -
Neighbourhood policing in the spotlight
Last week, Avon and Somerset Police took part in Neighbourhood Policing Week (22-26 January).
Forcewide News 31 January 2024 -
New national integrity checks ‘should give public confidence in police vetting’
"We are totally committed to rooting out anyone whose standards fall below what is expected to serve in the police."
Forcewide News 23 January 2024