News: Forcewide News
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Statement on disorder in Bristol
Fourteen people have so far been arrested and more arrests will follow in the coming days.
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Policing plans in place for potential protest in Bristol
Section 60, Section 60AA and Section 35 orders will be in place for areas of southern, central and northern Bristol from tomorrow.
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Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls in Avon and Somerset
Today, the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) released a statement on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), highlighting the serious and widespread nature of these crimes.
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Spotlight on: Closure Orders
Closure Orders protect victims and communities from continuing disorder by closing residential properties or business premises.
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Drug cultivation and motorcycle-related crime targeted in week of action in south Bristol
A week of targeted action in south Bristol last week saw our officers shut down a cannabis farm, seize several motorcycles and arrest two males after a pursuit of a stolen motorcycle.
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Avon and Somerset launch new national approach to concern for safety calls
Avon and Somerset Police have launched the first phase of the national initiative 'Right Care Right Person' to ensure vulnerable people receive the most appropriate support.
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Action after words: One year since Avon and Somerset Police declared institutionally racist
We've published a report summarising all the work we have achieved to date under Race Matters.
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Class Acts: children and young people celebrated at policing awards
Eleven children and young people from across Avon and Somerset were recognised for their significant community contribution at the Children and Young People Policing Awards on Wednesday 3 July.
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2,841 calls and 371 arrests made in Response Policing Week
Response officers attended an average of 405 calls per day.
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Former officer dismissed after gross misconduct allegations proven
Allegations of gross misconduct were proven following a hearing in front of a panel led by an independent chair.