News: Violence Reduction Unit
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PCC invites communities to take part in knife crime survey
A new survey has been launched to gain a greater understanding on how knife crime is perceived in local areas.
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PCC bolsters Violence Reduction Unit team
PCC Mark Shelford is recruiting for two new exciting roles to strengthen the work of the Violence Reduction Units (VRU) across Avon and Somerset.
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Violence Reduction Units to receive over £5million to continue to tackle serious violence
The Home Office has announced further funding of £5.08million will be allocated to the Avon and Somerset Violence Reduction team.
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Over £1million in funding awarded to Violence Reduction Units
The ground-breaking work of Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) will continue thanks to further Home Office funding.
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Preparing for a busy weekend
As the final bank holiday of the summer begins, I know it’s tempting to gather in large groups and forget the covid-19 regulations for a few days, but now is not the time to become complacent.
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Deputy PCC supports investment into reducing violent crime in Bristol
Deputy PCC John Smith visited the Bristol Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and local charities that have received additional funding from the Home Office violence reduction fund this month.