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1. Support for victims of child abuse

   If you’re a child or young person worried or upset about something, talk to an adult you know well and trust.

2. New BBC iPlayer film shows the team working to end night-time exploitation

   A newly released BBC documentary features our Night Light Team, capturing the work of officers and Barnardo’s working alongside on-street sex workers in Bristol to identify, protect, and prevent the…

3. Child custody disputes

   Disputes over child custody are not dealt with by the police unless there is concern about child neglect or abuse. If someone is in immediate danger, call 999.

4. Bristol man jailed after pleading guilty to online child sexual offences

   A man has been jailed after sending explicit images of himself to children and requesting indecent images in return. Leighton Gent, from Bristol, pleaded guilty to 15 online offences and…

5. Out of Court Resolutions

   Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) are a range of options used to resolve crime, without going to court and can be used for low-level crime and often first-time offending.

6. Domestic Abuse Delivery Plan

   We have published our domestic abuse delivery plan for the next year to demonstrate our commitment to tackling the issue, which is one of our force priorities.

7. 17 arrests in crack down on exploitation during county lines operation

   Last week (25 November – 1 December), we joined colleagues across the country taking part in County Lines Intensification Week, targeting drug traffickers who often recruit children and vulnerable adults…

8. Celebrating 25 years’ of Lifeskills – empowering children with life-saving safety skills

   2025 marks 25 years of the Lifeskills charity, an immersive, interactive centre teaching children lifesaving safety skills through realistic scenarios.   Inspector Tom Gent visited the charity on their 25th…

9. Former police officer jailed for child sex offences

   A former police officer who pleaded guilty to offences under the Sexual Offences and Protection of Children Acts has been sentenced to two years and eight months at Exeter Crown…

10. Protect yourself and others from knife crime

    Knife crime is a real concern within many communities. It may be something that affects you directly, or something you are worried about. Find out how to get support for yourself or those you care about.