News: Campaigns
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Avon and Somerset Police engage with communities and young people in national knife crime week of action
Last week, all 43 police forces across England and Wales came together for Operation Sceptre, a national effort to tackle knife crime.
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ASB Awareness Week: Working together to make our communities safer
For Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week on 18–24 November, we'll be raising awareness of its devastating impact on our communities.
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Victims share impact of disclosing non recent child sexual abuse
Two survivors bravely speak out about their experience of disclosing non recent child sexual abuse as part of a new national campaign.
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Disrupting exploitation: the role of public awareness in protecting vulnerable women
The dedicated team of police officers and staff safeguarding women who are being exploited or forced into off-street sex work in Bristol.
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South West police unite to combat drug crime
Police across the South West joined forces to tackle and disrupt criminal drug networks and crime.
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Over 1,000 zombie-style knives and machetes handed to police in surrender campaign
A national surrender campaign sees over 1,000 zombie-style knives handed in to Avon and Somerset Police
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National call to surrender all zombie-style knives and machetes ahead of ban
Starting at midnight on 24 September 2024, it will be a criminal offence to possess a "zombie-style" knife or machete.
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New ID Scan Technology trial launched for Safer Nights Out
An initiative being rolled out by Avon and Somerset Police will see some night-time economy venues in Yeovil be equipped with new technology aimed at enhancing safety and reducing crime.
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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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Join the Race Matters Scrutiny and Advisory Board
Help shape anti-racist policing in Avon and Somerset