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DNA database to deter would-be dog thieves

Avon and Somerset Police are encouraging dog owners across the policing area to protect their pets from theft.

Campaigns 01 Jun 2022
Op Sceptre results in 311 fewer weapons on the streets of Avon and Somerset

Operation Sceptre took place from Monday 16 May to Sunday 22 May 2022, resulting in 311 fewer weapons on the streets of Avon and Somerset.

Campaigns 31 May 2022
PCC supports Raise Your Ride

PCC Mark Shelford is encouraging motorcyclists to take part in Raise Your Ride, an advanced riding initiative that aims to reduce rider causalities.

Campaigns 16 May 2022
Combined police operation sends strong message to criminals that the South West is #NoPlaceForDrugs

In a significant new approach, police across the South West have combined their operational powers to tackle cross border drugs supply activities.

Campaigns 21 Mar 2022
PCC supports NHS SARC campaign

PCC Mark Shelford is supporting the NHS’s powerful new campaign highlighting the specialist support of Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) in England.

Campaigns 08 Feb 2022
Over 5,600 local people complete PCC Police Tax survey

PCC Mark Shelford’s Police Tax survey closed on Friday 21 January with over 5,600 local people responding to the consultation.

Campaigns 25 Jan 2022
December drink/drug driving operation leads to 245 arrests

Avon and Somerset Police made 245 arrests as part of December’s National Police Chiefs’ Council Winter Drink and Drug Driving Operation.

Campaigns 20 Jan 2022
PCC launches Police and Crime Plan for Avon and Somerset

PCC Mark Shelford has launched his new Police and Crime Plan.

Campaigns 14 Jan 2022
Romance fraud awareness campaign launched after millions lost in scams last year

Family members of online daters are being urged to help protect their relatives from becoming a victim of romance fraud

Campaigns 10 Jan 2022
Drink/drug driving contributes to almost one in three fatal collisions police reveal, as they make 50 arrests in first days of Christmas campaign

Almost one in three fatal collisions on the roads of Avon and Somerset in the last year have involved drink or drugs as a contributory factor.

Campaigns 07 Dec 2021