News: Forcewide news
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Temporary Chief Constable Appointment Confirmed
PCC Mark Shelford has today (2 July) announced the appointment of Sarah Crew as Temporary Chief Constable for Avon and Somerset Police.
Forcewide news 02 Jul 2021 -
Arrests by Operation Remedy result in fewer drug dealers and burglars on the street
Officers from Operation Remedy have led several operations resulting in a number of arrests in relation to burglary and the illegal supply of drugs.
Campaigns 02 Jul 2020 -
PCC announces £200,000 extra funding to support local communities
PCC Sue Mountstevens is encouraging projects impacted by the demands of coronavirus to apply for extra funding.
Announcements 25 Jun 2020 -
Deputy PCC appointed
Sue Mountstevens has announced the appointment of John Smith to assist her as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Announcements 23 Apr 2020 -
Joint statement from PCC and Chief Constable
PCC Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Andy Marsh have made a joint statement regarding the Government's latest coronavirus announcement.
Forcewide news 24 Mar 2020 -
Avon and Somerset graded outstanding and good in latest HMICFRS report
Avon and Somerset Police have been praised in the latest series of HMICFRS reports for its “ambitious and innovative” approaches to be more efficient.
Announcements 07 Feb 2020 -
Avon and Somerset to recruit 137 extra officers as part of Home Office ‘Uplift’
Avon and Somerset Constabulary will get 137 new officers next year as part of the Home Office drive to recruit 20,000 nationally by 2022.
Announcements 09 Oct 2019 -
PCC and local partners launch Violence Reduction Units
Work to tackle the root cause of knife crime and serious violence in Avon and Somerset is underway following the PCC's inaugural Strategic Violence Reduction Unit meeting.
Forcewide news 27 Sep 2019 -
Extra funding from Home Office to tackle serious violence in Avon and Somerset
PCC Sue Mountstevens has been awarded £1.16m Home Office funding to introduce Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) to tackle serious violence.
Forcewide news 13 Aug 2019 -
Over £400,000 of drugs seized in first three months of Operation Remedy
Avon and Somerset Police has made notable improvements in tackling residential burglary, knife crime and the illegal…
Campaigns 04 Jul 2019