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Special Constables supporting police and public during coronavirus crisis

We'd like to thank the voluntary police officers who are giving up their time and putting themselves on the front line

Forcewide News 04 May 2020
Police and council agree to Cheddar Gorge weekend closure to protect public

The B3135 will be shut from 6pm on Friday 1 May to 8am on Monday 4 May to protect the public's safety.

Forcewide News 01 May 2020
National county lines week of action tackles drug networks across Avon and Somerset in partnership with the Met

County Lines Intensification Week

Forcewide News 18 Oct 2019
Increase in Taser trained officers announced as number of assaults on officers rises

Investing in officer safety

Forcewide News 15 Oct 2019
Working with partners to tackle the root cause of serious violence

Avon and Somerset Police are working to tackle the root cause of knife crime and serious violence following the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) inaugural Strategic Violence Reduction Unit meeting.

Forcewide News 27 Sep 2019
Firearms surrender continues until Sunday 4 August

Hand in unwanted and illegal weapons at five police stations

Forcewide News 01 Aug 2019
First new Degree Apprenticeship PCs due to start patrols this summer

The apprentice PCs continue their training with a tutor constable, working to keep our communities safe

Forcewide News 22 Jul 2019
Police move to new site at Southmead Hospital

New Southmead Police Station opens at Southmead Hospital on Monday 8 July.

Forcewide News 04 Jul 2019
Project Servator launches across Avon and Somerset

Project Servator involves highly visible and unpredictable police deployments made up of officers specially trained to identify criminal intent

Forcewide News 12 Jun 2019
Those with football banning orders told to surrender their passports

Police kick off football operation ahead of EUFA Nations League in Portugal

Forcewide News 31 May 2019

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