News: Forcewide News
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Enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse to bring justice to perpetrators
A recent operation aimed at enhancing support for people experiencing domestic abuse has shown promising results in increasing victim engagement with police and support services
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Outstanding Policing Awards 2025: Celebrating Dedication and Excellence
The 2025 Outstanding Policing Awards took place earlier this week (Tuesday 11 March), celebrating the dedication and exceptional contributions of our police officers, staff, special constables, and volunteers.
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Ambulance service joins Bleed Kit Partnership to enhance emergency response
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has partnered with the Avon and Somerset Bleed Kit Partnership to support potentially lifesaving bleed kits.
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Regional drugs operation uncovers the human cost of cannabis
Police forces across the South West targeted organised crime groups involved in large-scale cannabis production.
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New partnership transforms surrendered knives into lifesaving education for schoolchildren
Avon and Somerset Police, Avon Metals and Lifeskills joined forces last year to turn surrendered knives into funding for this vital educational resource.
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Working in partnership to make Taunton streets safer
Avon and Somerset Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner met key partners and local businesses to problem-solve the biggest community issues.
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Thirteen arrests and nine vehicles seized in week of action in central Bristol
A recent week of action in central Bristol targeted shoplifting, drug dealing and motorcycle-enabled crime
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Former officer banned from policing after gross misconduct proven
Response officer PC Z would have been barred from policing had he not already resigned.
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Former PC barred from policing after criminal convictions
PC Mitchell Curtis was convicted of two counts of controlling and coercive behaviour, intentional suffocation and criminal damage in November 2024.
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Special Constabulary officer barred from policing for gross misconduct
Special Sgt Neil Young, who served in a volunteer role in South Gloucestershire, would have been dismissed from his position if he hadn’t already resigned.