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Deputy PCC concludes VRU visits

On Friday (27 November), Deputy PCC John Smith spent the morning virtually meeting with representatives from the South Gloucestershire Violence Reduction Unit (VRU).

Violence Reduction Unit 30 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
Knife crime: A new way forward

Avon and Somerset Police have been collaborating with young people on the complex issue of knife crime, in a way that puts them at the heart of helping the police to understand and tackle the problem.

Campaigns 12 Oct 2020
Deputy PCC encourages communities to reach out for support on Somerset Community Day

Deputy PCC John Smith hosted virtual and socially distanced meetings as part of a Somerset focused community day.

Good news 22 Sep 2020
“It’s been a difficult year for everyone”

PCC Sue Mountstevens discusses the virtual Police Open Day, trialling e-scooter schemes and listening to your views on policing.

Opinions 11 Sep 2020
Violence Reduction Units in Focus

The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners launch Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) in Focus, a review of the work taking place in VRUs.

Violence Reduction Unit 09 Sep 2020
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