Police Authority supports Chief Constable (24th April 2006)
Avon and Somerset Police Authority is supporting Chief Constable Colin Port in the wake of recent media reports concerning the decision of senior police union official Andy Palfreman to take early retirement.

High Hopes For Hydra (3rd April 2006)
AN innovative simulated operations training suite has been formally opened at police HQ in Portishead.

Satisfaction Rising (22nd March 2006)
SIGNIFICANT improvements in the performance of Avon and Somerset Constabulary have been welcomed by the Police Authority.

Positive Action - Statement from the Police Authority (7th March 2006)
AVON and Somerset Police Authority has reinforced the constabulary’s commitment to be as representative as possible of the diverse community it serves.

Police Authority announce details of difficult budget settlement for 2006/07 (14th February 2006)
Avon and Somerset Police Authority has today announced details of next year’s police funding for 2006/2007, including setting the local council tax precept.

Funding settlement fails to recognise Avon and Somerset's needs (9th February 2006)
The recent Government announcement of the final Police Funding Settlement for 2006/2007 will leave Avon and Somerset Police Authority facing some difficult decisions if it is to maintain recent improvements in performance.