Avon & Somerset Police Federation

A man has been fined £1,000 and handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for fraud involving firearms. avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/03/m… #BroughtToJustice

"Experienced police officers are leaving in record numbers and goodwill in policing is on life support. At a time of global uncertainty and threat, these crazy proposals make policing a less sustainable career." polfed.org/news/latest-ne…

#GreatPoliceWork from our members as drink driver is taken off the roads: avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/03/d… #BroughtToJustice

Weston Man jailed for having more than 500k images thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/25931956.…

The silent crisis killing police officers: more than 100 suicides since 2022 polfed.org/news/latest-ne…

Harry Simms and PD Fonzo honoured for their excellent testing and tracking skills: avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/03/a… #AmazingPoliceWork

Man from Williton sentenced for assaulting police officers somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/25920451.…

#ExcellentPoliceWork from DC Eleanor Gaskarth and colleagues as dangerous man is put #BehindBars: avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/03/m… #BroughtToJustice

Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards – nominate your deserving colleagues now! polfed.org/avonsom/news/n…

The 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line is an independent and confidential service for anyone working in policing experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. If you’re in crisis, and need help now, call 0300 131 2789 oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line

Alarming #Police Officer assault numbers revealed. 134 police officers assaulted every day in the UK. There were 14,768 convictions for assault against an emergency services worker in the year to June 2025, a 12% increase in two years. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #CoppedEnough

National #Police Wellbeing Survey: Nearly half of all officers who responded reported being physically assaulted in the past year. Satisfaction with support offered by forces after being assaulted is "moderate" oscarkilo.org.uk/news/national-…

PFEW is calling for a minimum 7% annual pay award for police officers for 2026/27 and the following two years to restore stability and begin reversing long term pay erosion. polfed.org/news/latest-ne…

Fine for man who assaulted four officers shows there is still more to be done to ensure we properly #ProtectTheProtectors: bathecho.co.uk/news/crime/man…

A man has been sentenced for causing death by careless driving and causing serious injury by careless driving following a fatal collision on the M32 near Bristol. avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/02/m… Thoughts with the victims #BroughtToJustice

A 61-year-old woman who snuck drugs into a prison has been jailed for more than six years - thanks to the work of DI Tim Seaman and colleagues: avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2026/02/w… #BroughtToJustice

Police Officers prosecuted for doing their jobs...?? The latest Avon and Somerset Police Federation Podcast is available to watch/listen to now on YouTube and Spotify. facebook.com/reel/203169136…

National #Police Wellbeing Survey: 29% of officers and staff say they intend to leave policing within the next year. Poor work/life balance, pay and weak leadership cited as the most common reasons oscarkilo.org.uk/news/national-…