In the battle against crime everyone has a part to play - not just the police. Through sponsorship and other commercial partnerships with the police service your organisation can play a highly visible role in helping to safeguard the community.

Section 25 of the Police Act 1996 now allows the Chief Officer of a Constabulary to provide, at the request of a person, special policing services at any premises in the locality in which that force is maintained.

Police forces throughout the UK can also raise up to 1 per cent of their annual budgets through the sponsorship of joint ventures. This means significant sums are involved, and the opportunities available to you reflect this.

But we're not asking you to pay twice for policing! Commercial partnerships are not our main activity. The deals we offer are strictly business - designed to provide you with a tangible and attractive return.

Business partnerships are a significant - and growing - area of police work. As such, we always ensure that you gain the maximum benefit from your association with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary - which is why we have appointed a Business Liaison Manager specifically dedicated to co-ordinating this activity on your behalf.