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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.

Campaigns 23 Aug 2022
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.

Violence Reduction Unit 06 Jun 2022
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.

Violence Reduction Unit 04 Apr 2022
Over 80 retailers visited in biggest knife test purchase operation Avon and Somerset Police has ever carried out

Avon and Somerset Police are taking part in Operation Sceptre, a national week of action, with the aim of reducing the number of people carrying knives.

Campaigns 16 Nov 2021
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.

Announcements 20 Jul 2021
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.

Opinions 28 Aug 2020
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.

Violence Reduction Unit 26 Aug 2020
Funding boosted to tackle serious violence

The drive to reduce serious violence among young people in Avon and Somerset, through a multi-agency working group headed by PCC Sue Mountstevens, has been given renewed funding from the Home Office.

Good news 09 Jan 2020
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