News: Campaigns
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Powerful Road Safety Film Premieres at Ashton Gate Stadium
A hard-hitting road safety film highlighting the tragic loss of life from recent fatal road traffic collisions in Avon and Somerset premiered to an audience of football fans at Ashton Gate Stadium last night (Wednesday 12 February).
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Enhancing support for domestic abuse victims through partnership response
A new initiative to enhance support for high-risk domestic abuse victims is launching as a trial in Somerset.
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National firearms amnesty: hand in your blank firing guns safely
National amnesty for illegal blank firearms urges people to hand them into local police stations.
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Empowering young girls to report street harassment and safety concerns
Avon and Somerset Police working with local schools to empower young girls to report street safety concerns.
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Operation providing enhanced support for Domestic Abuse victims sees improvement in police engagement
Avon and Somerset Police teamed up with Next Link Domestic Abuse Services to better support victims of high-risk domestic abuse
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The team shining a light on night-time exploitation and harm
The Night Light team aims to engage with street sex-workers to gain intel on any under-18s being exploited.
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If not you, then who? How to be an active bystander when someone is being harassed.
We’re calling on people to be aware of what’s going on around them and to notice if someone may be in need of help.
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The hidden harm of cannabis farms in our communities
Cannabis farms are causing harm to our communities. Criminals don't care who they exploit, or about the violence and damage they bring to our local areas.
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Please don’t pocket-dial 999
Nearly 400 hours of police time were spent on abandoned 999 calls last month.
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Don’t give thieves shedloads of opportunity…
When it comes to protecting your home, don't forget to protect your sheds and outbuildings