Student Officer Dismissed for Lying about Car MOT Wednesday, April 30, 2025 officer misconduct dismissal integrity trust policing honesty ethical breach investigation A student police officer, Police Constable Alex Skidmore, faced dismissal following a public misconduct hearing at Dorset Police Headquarters. The panel found that Skidmore deliberately lied about having an MOT for his car, … Read More
Plans for 3,000 New Neighbourhood Police Officers in Somerset and Beyond Tuesday, April 15, 2025 somerset police officers neighbourhood policing community investment government crime performance Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans for 3,000 new neighbourhood police officers to be deployed by the start of next year, with a significant investment of £200 million to bolster neighbourhood policing. The initiative will … Read More
Addressing Crime and Policing Challenges in Somerset Sunday, March 9, 2025 somerset policing crime challenges neighbourhood violence prevention innovation resources Tackling knife crime, dealing with stretched resources, and integrating AI in policing are just a few of the pressing challenges facing Avon & Somerset Police. Clare Moody, the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner, is … Read More