News: Forcewide News
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Thirteen arrests and nine vehicles seized in week of action in central Bristol
A recent week of action in central Bristol targeted shoplifting, drug dealing and motorcycle-enabled crime
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Former PC barred from policing after criminal convictions
PC Mitchell Curtis was convicted of two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, intentional suffocation and criminal damage in November 2024.
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Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in Filton, South Gloucestershire
On Saturday 8 February, Police officers shut down a cannabis farm in Filton, Bristol
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Hunting the Hunter
An officer involved in one of the most high-profile decoy operations in our Force’s history has shared her story to help mark our 50th anniversary.
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Our statement following our latest HMICFRS inspection
We're good at preventing crime, in our use of police powers and how we treat the public - and we're working hard to tackle some areas for improvement highlighted by the inspectors.
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Avon and Somerset Police launches Project Bright Light; a new approach to addressing domestic abuse
We have launched a new initiative to transform and improve the way we address domestic abuse through a collaboration with leading academics
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Proactive police operation tackles sexual violence in Bath nightlife
Policing teams in Bath and North East Somerset led a week of action in early December to tackle violence against women and girls.
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Chard Police Station reopens following refurbishment
After closing in May for refurbishment, Chard Police Station will reopen its doors to the public on Monday 16 December
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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."
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New weapon surrender bins installed to help prevent street-based knife crime in Bristol
New weapon surrender bins have been installed in Bristol in a bid to encourage people to safely discard of any knives and weapons they are carrying and prevent street-based knife crime.