News: Prevention
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Romance Fraud: £2.25m lost by victims in Avon and Somerset
Hundreds of people were victims of romance fraud last year and we're sharing some of the warning signs to look out for.
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Dementia Action Week: Police and fire partnership strengthens dementia safeguarding
Families and carers of people living with dementia are being encouraged to register for a free safeguarding scheme which to helps protect vulnerable people both at home and in the community..
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Peer pressure, loyalty and safer choices: Police launch new knife crime film
The 15-minute short film will be shown to schoolchildren during Blunt Truth workshops – our knife crime prevention programme in collaboration with the NHS.
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Increased police presence in Bristol to tackle unlicensed music events
There will be an increased police presence in and around Bristol city centre to allow officers to respond to any unlicensed music events.
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Unlicensed music events (UMEs): What you need to know
Unlicensed music events are unlawful and can pose real risks to both those attending and the wider community.
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Three-month closure order for Weston business
Magistrates granted the order following partnership working between Avon and Somerset Police and North Somerset Council's Trading Standards.
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Cannabis and vapes seized in multi-agency operation
Avon and Somerset Police, Bristol City Council, HMRC and the Home Office were involved in a day of action targeting exploitation and criminality.
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Warning issued following high-value gold thefts
Police have issued a warning following an increase in thefts of high-value gold jewellery, cash and safes.
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Be Home Safe scheme marks 25 years of protecting vulnerable victims
A home security scheme that began life as a single "Bobby Van" in south Bristol is marking 25 years of helping some of Avon and Somerset’s most vulnerable residents feel safe in their homes.
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Closure order secured against shop linked to crime and disorder
A three-month closure order has been secured against a shop in Taunton which has been selling non-compliant vapes, illegal tobacco and counterfeit goods.