Avon and Somerset Police Federation

03/09/2025

Delighted to have Bath Tour Guide Adge Secker as one of the sponsors for our returning Awards – coming in October! https://bathtourguide.com/

03/09/2025

Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have put police forces under "chronic pressure" when combined with other duties this summer, a senior police chief has said.

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council, told the BBC people in leadership positions in the UK needed to think about how to "reduce and diffuse tension and not sow division".

Senior officers are concerned about political and business leaders commenting on social media, sometimes spreading misinformation, though Mr Stephens didn't give names.

Police say there have been 3,081 protests between the start of June and 25 August, compared with 2,942 last summer and 928 in 2023.

Chief Constable Gavin Stephens says police have dealt with over 3,000 summer protests and warns against an "increase in tension and polarity".

01/09/2025

Congratulations Oliver!

We have supported one of our Avon & Somerset beneficiaries throughout his university experience and Oliver got in touch to let us know that he is very happy to have graduated with a 2:1 degree in environmental sciences and will now go on to study a masters in Environmental Consultancy.

Oliver had this to say, “Many thanks for all that you have done for me over the years and I wish everyone at police children's fund all the best in the future”.

We are delighted to have been a small part of Oliver’s journey and if you’d like to find out more about how we can help with higher education, please do get in touch with Nikki.

https://policechildrensfund.org/contact/

01/09/2025

We are really pleased to have Accord Legal Services as one of the sponsors for our Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awards.

Coming in October! https://www.accordlegalservices.co.uk/
Accord Legal Services

28/08/2025

Federation Statement on Policing Protests

Police officers across the country facilitate peaceful protest without fear or favour. When protestors break the law, the public would expect police offices to take action - and we are of course accountable for that action.

But it must be said that the demands and scrutiny on our colleagues at this time are great. And it's relentless.

Officers continue to lose time with their families, friends and loved ones and much need rest because they have been called in to police protests. They also are being injured. A number of colleagues were assaulted this past weekend.

We must remember there are no "extra" police officers. Just the same hard-working ones having their days off cancelled, having to work longer shifts and being moved from other areas.

Officers are emotionally and physically exhausted. And it's not sustainable.

28/08/2025

Celebrating Fantastic Colleagues!

Avon and Somerset Police Federation are delighted to have Niche Technology Inc. - as one of the sponsors for our returning Awards in October! https://nicherms.com/

27/08/2025

Police Mortgages are delighted to launch our long-awaited App for all Police Officers, Police Staff , Special Constables and Extended Family Members.

To celebrate the launch, we are offering a prize of a £250 Amazon voucher to one
person who downloads the App and fills in their details, between 1st August and 30th September.

All you have to do to qualify, is to simply download the Police Mortgages app which is available to download from the Apple/Android store and this will give you access to lots of cool features like an a ordability calculators, the ability to track your existing mortgage, be alerted when it's up for renewal and loads of other helpful guides and tools.

To download use either the relevant link or QR code below.
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/police-mortgages/id6472197883

Google Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.propertycircle.policemortgages&pc
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26/08/2025

Huge thanks from all at Avon at Somerset Police Federation to Bluline's medical healthcare scheme - Bluline Health Ltd - for being one of the sponsors for our returning Awards https://www.blulinehealth.co.uk/

Coming in October!

22/08/2025

An independent and confidential Mental Health Crisis Line has been launched to provide immediate support 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.

https://www.oscarkilo.org.uk/news/confidential-mental-health-crisis-line-police-staff-and-officers-launches

19/08/2025

A serial fraudster who stole thousands of pounds in romance scams has been jailed for almost three years thanks to DC Claire Morgan and team

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2025/08/serial-romance-fraudster-jailed-after-web-of-lies-saw-women-loses-thousands-of-pounds/

18/08/2025

The lead sponsor for The Avon and Somerset Police Federation Awards is Axon .We are delighted to work with them on this prestigious event – coming in October. https://www.axon.com/uk

14/08/2025