News: Forcewide News
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Two officers who saved a distressed man nominated for national bravery award
PS Nick Dalrymple and PC Mitchell Raymond are being recognised for saving a man's life on the M5 Avonmouth Bridge.
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HMICFRS custody inspection finds positive practices and makes improvement recommendations
A number of recommendations made have already been acted upon since the inspection in January 2024.
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Refurbishment of Chard Police Station to start in summer
Information on the refurbishment project at Chard Police Station to increase sustainability and improve efficiency
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Policing teams mobilise during successful week of action in Bridgwater and West Somerset
Neighbourhood policing teams and specialist units united last week to help tackle the biggest issues impacting communities in Bridgwater and West Somerset.
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Two officers dismissed for failing to record or investigate serious offence
The officers were disciplined after concerns were raised by colleagues and they will now be added to a national barred list.
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New funding to deliver 12,000 extra hours of uniformed patrols to reduce anti-social behaviour
Avon and Somerset Police, in collaboration with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and local authorities, are increasing patrols across the force area to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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UPDATE: non-emergency call issue resolved
Technical problems had caused problems with 101 calls
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New route into neighbourhood policing for degree holders
Avon and Somerset Police are launching a new and additional route into neighbourhood policing for degree holders.
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Avon and Somerset Police to trial new initiative to prevent sexual offences on nights out
Over the coming months, we will be trialling a new proactive policing initiative to target and prevent sexual offences from taking place on a night out.
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Knives sold to children as young as 13 in test purchase operation
Eighty stores were visited to see whether they would sell knives to underage customers.