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As lockdown drinking soars, police target drink and drug drivers putting others at risk

Avon and Somerset Police join Op Tonic, the annual Christmas roads policing operation targeting drink and drug drivers, launching today (1 December).

Campaigns 02 Dec 2020
Local people share coronavirus concerns in PCC survey

Nearly 2,000 local people shared their views on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted how safe they feel in their community.

Campaigns 20 Nov 2020
Deputy PCC gains valuable insight into Criminal Justice System

Deputy PCC John Smith spent last Friday (13 November) virtually meeting with partners based in Bath.

Campaigns 18 Nov 2020
Avon and Somerset Police take part in Operation Sceptre, national knife crime initiative

Avon and Somerset Police has taken part in Operation Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime led by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC).

Campaigns 17 Nov 2020
Apply for Road Safety Fund and help make local roads safer

As part of Road Safety Week 2020, PCC Sue Mountstevens is encouraging local people to apply for the Road Safety Fund and receive grants of up to £5,000 to support road safety initiatives.

Campaigns 16 Nov 2020
Working with local partners has never been more important

Deputy PCC John Smith spent Friday (30 October) virtually meeting with partners based in Southmead.

Campaigns 03 Nov 2020
PCC visits St Paul’s community groups

Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens visited St Paul’s to meet with residents and community organisations and listen to their thoughts and concerns about policing in their neighbourhood.

Campaigns 29 Oct 2020
Police urge car owners to check insurance as campaign launches to reduce uninsured driving

Avon and Somerset Police are urging car owners to check their insurance this week, as they take part in a national campaign aimed at reducing the level of uninsured driving on the UK’s roads.

Campaigns 26 Oct 2020
Stolen farming equipment seized by officers in Somerset following revamped rural affairs strategy

Officers from Avon and Somerset’s Rural Affairs Unit, Operation Remedy, and Operational Support Team have seized a large quantity of stolen property following the successful execution of a warrant in Somerset last week.

Campaigns 23 Oct 2020
Encouraging victims of hate crime to be heard

On Hate Crime Awareness Week, PCC Sue Mountstevens spoke to Victim Support and SWAN to debunk the myths of hate crime.

Campaigns 15 Oct 2020