News: Forcewide News
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Response to HMICFRS integrity inspection report
The report reflected Avon and Somerset Police 'makes clear its expectation that all police personnel will challenge and report such (inappropriate) behaviour' but found several areas for improvement too.
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Fault affecting 101 calls resolved
This should not impact on our ability to respond to 999 calls, but would politely remind the public this should only be used for urgent emergencies only.
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Apology given to the family of Kelly Faiers following a report issued by the IOPC
The report follows complaints made by the family of Kelly Faiers, who died in Minehead in October 2023.
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Message from Chief Constable Sarah Crew to our communities
The Chief's message calls for communities to 'stand against hate and to stand for the kind of society where everyone, without exception can feel safe, secure and free'.
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Putting community safety first in Somerset
Neighbourhood policing teams in east and south Somerset are increasing officer visibility in communities to tackle local issues.
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Tributes paid to ‘extraordinary man’ who died in South Petherton last month
The family of Colin Lawson, 43, say he will be 'forever' missed.
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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.
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Chief’s statement following the publication of our latest HMICFRS inspection
Avon and Somerset Police has received the results of the latest assessment by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
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The decisive action Avon and Somerset Police is taking on culture and standards
We recognise we must take decisive action to repair the damage recent incidents have caused to the public's trust and confidence in policing