News: Forcewide News
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Officer who assaulted a member of the public at an off-duty event is dismissed
A police officer who assaulted a member of the public at a pub in Bristol during an off-duty social event has been dismissed without notice and placed on a national barred list.
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Celebrating Neighbourhood Policing’s vital role in keeping communities safe
The week of action starts today (Monday 23rd January) and runs until Sunday 29th January and aims to highlight the vital work that neighbourhood officers, PCSOs and volunteers do to keep people safe.
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Multi-agency statement following road traffic collision on A39 – Bridgwater
A statement from multiple agencies following the earlier incident on the A39 Quantock Road, Bridgwater.
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‘Only travel if essential’ advise police following increased number of collisions
Police are advising drivers to only travel if essential due to 'treacherous road conditions'.
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Vehicles taken off the road due to defects following multi-agency operation
12 out of 31 vehicles stopped had multiple defects and were taken off the road.
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Officer dismissed following misconduct hearing
The allegations related to the officer's inappropriate behaviour towards colleagues while off duty at a social event in December 2021.
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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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Former officer barred from policing following misconduct hearing
The hearing was held in front of Chief Constable Sarah Crew on Monday.
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Updated statement following incident in Wick St Lawrence
Enquiries are continuing at a property in Wick Road following an incident on Monday, and a cordon remains in place.
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Nearly 5000 young people in Avon and Somerset educated on the dangers of carrying knives during Operation Sceptre
We take part in Operation Sceptre twice a year but our efforts to reduce knife crime go on all year round