News: Forcewide News
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Week of action boosts safety across South Somerset and the Mendips
Neighbourhood policing teams across South Somerset and the Mendips delivered a successful week of action in mid-September.
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Staying vigilant against pension fraud
£17.7 million was lost to pension fraud last year. A new campaign is encouraging people to take steps to protect themselves before making changes to pension arrangements.
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Former officer barred from policing following misconduct hearing
Former officer DC Simon Jones abused his position by pursuing improper relationships with two women he met through his work.
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Illegal drugs and tobacco seized during week of action in North Somerset
Illegal tobacco products and vapes were seized as part of a multi-agency operation in North Somerset, as well as a quantity of class A and C drugs.
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Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire & Rescue Service celebrate joint 50th anniversary with Open Day
Avon and Somerset Police and Avon Fire & Rescue Service will be opening their doors to the public on Saturday 14 September for a fun-filled Open Day.
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Former PC barred from policing after hearing
He had admitted gross misconduct after taking on a second job after permission had been refused
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Former officers barred from policing after gross misconduct proven
Both officers resigned before the hearing and have been barred from ever serving again.
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‘Those who seek to cause unrest will not win’ – DCC Jon Reilly
Deputy Chief Constable Jon Reilly has issued a statement today (Tuesday 6 August) in response to concerns raised to us by our communities.
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Seventeen arrested after Bristol disorder
Two people have now been charged and 13 have been released on police bail with conditions including not to enter Bristol city centre
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Update on last night’s disorder in Bristol
Sixteen people have now been arrested following the scenes of disorder in Bristol last night.