Avon & Somerset Police Honor Heroes

0:00On April 16th, Avon and Somerset Police just due down their outstanding policing awards on April 15th, shining a spotlight on officers, staff, volunteers, and special constables who embody top-tier commitment, held at Tonson School, the event celebrated folks living out core values like caring, courage, inclusivity, learning, and more, with winners showing. Real grit and daily ops in big crises. Teens and individuals stepped up huge like detective sergeant Emily Welch taking the caring award for her Bristol SafeSpace project Aiding, vulnerable nightlife crowds and pushing domestic abuse support for staff and public. Then, base four, team two in Somerset East snagged courageous for disarming an armed suspect and saving a victim on the spot. Reactions poured in from the crowd, highlighting how these heroes build trust and safety. Police Constable Rick Woodland's inclusive win came from his Lockley's community cup, a yearly bash pulling in kids, families, and cops

1:00to strengthen. Neighborhood bonds. Chief Constable Sarah Crew praised their humanity in resilience, while policing crime commissioner Claire Moody called it pure inspiration. On the innovation front, the Assure Product Team revamped emergency call handling with a slick digital tool, boosting quality, and morale. Criminal Investigations Directorate earned team of the year for a 22 month probe, nailing four guys with 75 years total for an an attempted murder, sending a clear no-knive crime message. Volunteer Bronwyn Bishop's Citizen Award, Martin Gain changing hospital links, cutting missing persons red tape. Emily Edwards rounded it out with learning honors, leveling up hydro simulations for Safe Crisis training shared nationwide. These standouts prove policing's heart, pushing safer streets and stronger teams. Real change makers in action.