News: Good News
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Lockleaze Community Cup brings football, fun and community spirit to Bristol
On Saturday 12 July, the sun shone on the eighth annual Lockleaze Community Cup which brought together local residents, schoolchildren, police officers and partners for a day of football, fun and community connection.
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Inspector attends National Police Bravery Awards 2025
Inspector James McKenna attended the National Police Bravery Awards 2025 last night (Thursday 10 July) in London.
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Police awards celebrate inspiring young people across Avon and Somerset
Our annual Children and Young People Awards celebrate the exceptional actions of some of our youngest community members.
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Avon and Somerset Police and UWE Bristol renew partnership to advance police education
Avon and Somerset Police and UWE Bristol have signed a new 10-year agreement to deliver high-quality, forward-thinking police education and training.
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Force Awards: recognising commitment, bravery and impact
Last week we celebrated officers, staff and members of the public at the Force Awards ceremony.
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Officer to receive King’s Police Medal for Dementia Safeguarding Scheme work
Inspector Stuart King will receive a King's Police Medal in recognition of his 10-year work setting up and establishing the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme.
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Calls to 101 now answered in seconds
In March 2025 we answered non-emergency calls in a median average of 11 seconds.
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Success of Police Dementia Safeguarding Scheme featured on BBC Morning Live
Amanda Davies from West Wales has shared her story after a Bluetooth Tile provided by the Dementia Safeguarding Scheme helped safely locate her elderly father when he went missing in Bristol.
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Dog unit Sergeant recognised with national award
Police dog unit Sergeant Nicholas Dalrymple will be presented with the NPCC Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Police Dog Trials this weekend.
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Social media find among police dogs joining the ranks
PD Chester is one of six dogs to pass their initial training for the Avon and Somerset Police Dog Unit.