Local communities from Thornbury to Yeovil, Williton to Wells and all those in between are being asked once again by Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Sue Mountstevens and Acting Chief Constable John Long for their help in searching out the best in local policing. Neighbourhood policing comes in all shapes and sizes; police officers, police staff, special
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Avon and Somerset Constabulary has launched a wide-ranging consultation on plans to re-shape the structure of the force and the way it works. Senior officers were briefed on emerging proposals for a renewed operating model by programme lead, Chief Superintendent Sarah Crew, at a meeting chaired by the Chief Constable last Tuesday (8th October). A period of internal and external
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The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset Sue Mountstevens wants residents to have their say on how much they are prepared to pay towards policing next year. The Commissioner has been carrying out consultation on the policing part of the council tax since May, to ensure the views of residents are considered when making her decision regarding next year’s
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South Gloucestershire residents will have the chance to meet two of the top police chiefs in Avon and Somerset on Tuesday 3rd September at Kingswood Civic Centre. The Public Forum at Kingswood Civic Centre will give people living and working in South Gloucestershire the chance to meet Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Nick Gargan and ask
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Teenagers across South Gloucestershire are having the chance to see crime and punishment first-hand. Local schools are the first in the Avon and Somerset policing area to take part in ‘Getting Court’, an educational programme which has proved a great success in Gloucestershire. It’s supported by the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire, Duncan Clegg, and the Avon and Somerset Police Community
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Hundreds of drivers have visited special events at supermarkets in Bradley Stoke, Cribbs Causeway, Emersons Green, Longwell Green and Stoke Gifford to have their number plates secured. More events are now planned later this month, supported by mechanics from Halfords Autocentres. Community Safety Officer PC Roger Jones said: “Swapping standard number plate fittings with security screws prevents thieves stealing them
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Chief Superintendent Sarah Crew has been confirmed as the South Gloucestershire Police District Commander. C/Supt Crew has been in the role since November 2011, when C/Supt Andy Francis left the post after seven years to run Avon and Somerset Police’s communications centre. Born and bred in South Gloucestershire, C/Supt Crew has 17 years’ experience in both uniformed policing and CID.
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Detectives investigating the murder of Barry Rubery are appealing to local communities for information two years on from his death. Barry, who was a father and grandfather, was killed at Crossing Cottage on Latteridge Road in Iron Acton sometime overnight on 28th/29th April 2010. He had returned to the property at around 10:45pm after attending a Masons’ dinner at a
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Police worked with The Mall at Cribbs Causeway to make sure an open-air concert for more than 6,000 people was a success. The Olly Murs concert to mark the Christmas lights being switched on at the South Gloucestershire shopping complex was the first ever hosted at the venue. A police operation was put into place to ensure the safety of
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Avon and Somerset’s new Volunteer Police Cadets donned their uniforms for the first time at a launch event on Monday 31st October 2011. The teenagers, aged 14 to 17, chose to parade in front of senior officers, sponsors and their families at Downend Day Care Centre instead of joining friends to enjoy the Halloween festivities. The 10 young women and
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