News: Forcewide News
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Enhanced police presence in city centre park this summer to safeguard young people
Police and partner agencies will be present in Castle Park in July and August to raise awareness of the risks of child exploitation.
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Bath property in tourist hotspot closed due to drugs and anti-social behaviour
Bath Magistrates’ Court granted the three-month closure order for the city centre property on Monday 14 July.
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South West forces unite to reduce harm caused by drugs
South West police forces came together in June for their latest crackdown on drug supply networks.
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New national integrity checks ‘should give public confidence in police vetting’
"We are totally committed to rooting out anyone whose standards fall below what is expected to serve in the police."
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New weapon surrender bins installed to help prevent street-based knife crime in Bristol
New weapon surrender bins have been installed in Bristol in a bid to encourage people to safely discard of any knives and weapons they are carrying and prevent street-based knife crime.
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Chief’s statement following the publication of our latest HMICFRS inspection
Avon and Somerset Police has received the results of the latest assessment by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS).
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The decisive action Avon and Somerset Police is taking on culture and standards
We recognise we must take decisive action to repair the damage recent incidents have caused to the public's trust and confidence in policing
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Operation Bluestone, our specialist approach to rape and sexual offence investigations, to help shape new national operating model
A Government report has revealed Operation Soteria Bluestone has led to a marked improvement in the police and criminal justice response to rape.
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Chief Constable Sarah Crew on becoming an anti-racist police service
We’re sharing the blog she posted for officers and staff this week
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New Assistant Chief Constable appointed
Assistant Chief Constable Will White said he feels 'extremely privileged' to be appointed to the role.