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Yesterday, 5 of our CMS L2 Special Constables volunteered themselves for duty to deal with the large scale disorder in #Bristol. Giving up their time for free knowing the enormous threat they were going to be facing in order to support their colleagues when it was needed most.
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Our thoughts tonight are with all of the front line officers currently protecting life and property down in central Bristol. 🙏.
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Congratulations to SC 5690 Hopkins, the first special constable in Avon and Somerset Constabulary to achieve Advanced driving, PG9 Trained, Carriage of dangerous goods level 2 and Field impairment testing.
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Sometimes we struggle to understand; This 22 year old biker thought it was ‘OK’ to overtake one of our RPU SPECIALS ON OM17 (marked Police BMW RT) at over 100mph! Furthermore he didn’t have a License or Insurance !!! 💁♂️ #AdayInCourt ##ASPsrpu #CouldYou
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S/Insp John and SCI George are this evening part of the force’s mutual aid deployment, assisting other forces with any ongoing disorder, potentially anywhere in the country #couldyou
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HGV driver reported by the public for swerving on the #M5. Stopped by double crewed RPU Specials. Blew, 132 at the roadside, 123 in custody (legal limit = 35mg/100ml breath). Court Result - 1163 day disqual, remanded into custody for 19 weeks. #ASPsrpu @ASPRoadSafety #CouldYou
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We had six public order trained officers working this evening supporting our regular colleagues with the protest in Bristol. Four of whom were also working the previous disorder of Sunday.
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He’s done it!! Many congratulations to SC Hugh Smithson of the @ASPRoadSafety team at Almondsbury Police station. The first Special Constable from @ASPolice to be trained to response standard for the Police Motorcycles. Thanks as well to @RhysWHughes his trainer!!!
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Special Sergeant Chris is Avon and Somerset's only Special Constable attached to CID where he has been working for the past 13 years out of his 15 years voluntary service with the Special Constabulary. Here Chris is seen helping with an investigation at Concorde House CID.
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Well done to Joel and John who after an intense 3 weeks, passed their standard response driving course. A great asset for @ASPSpecials and for @ASPolice
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Many other colleagues also volunteered their time to come in and back fill regular officers who had been deployed to the disorder in order to help maintain the level of service the general public expect whilst this was taking place. #couldyou.
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Well he’s gone and done it! Our first SC to do his standard motorcycle course has passed his Advanced Ticket! Full marks all round Hugh. Awesome achievement over the last 2 weeks 👏 Thanks to @RhysWHughes @ASPRoadSafety #ASPsrpu
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Congratulations to SC Jamie and S/Sgt George who have today passed their 3 week standard response course, allowing them to drive police vehicles on blue lights whilst responding to emergency calls. Thank you @RhysWHughes and the driver training unit for their continued support!
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Many congratulations to our latest cohort of recruits who today received their warrant cards from @abennett_police and graduated from training school to begin their career serving the communities across @ASPolice #CouldYou
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Avon and Somerset have had CMS L2 (public order/riot) trained Special Constables for nearly 9 years, however yesterday we hit a landmark of having our first Special Constabulary only CMS L2 public order van! They were on duty assisting with a military parade in Bristol #CouldYou
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A great shift last night with PD Benji and PD Jet (and their van driver!! 😆) Assisted with a firearms coding near #Portishead, then ended the shift with assistance on a collar for #pwits #followThePaw #ASPsrpu #teamwork
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RPU SC solo crewed this morning route checking the A39 between Holford and West Quantoxhead, making sure people are safe and not stranded #ASPsrpu @ASProadsafety
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The driver of this car decided a foot chase was a better option than dealing with his no licence / insurance offences. A short sprint by one of our RPU Specials see’s 1 in custody for #PWITTS! Cash and drugs seized. #NotJustTraffic #ASPsrpu @ASPRoadSafety
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#noexcuses.Driver stopped M5 for no insurance turns out he had no insurance no license and no MOT, and 6 points on license. Vehicle seized.#courtapperance #driveinsured #RPU.@aspspecials.@hayleysmib.@asproadsafety.@aspwestsom
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It is with sadness that I inform you of the death of retired S/Insp John WOOD (67), for 46 years John served his community and was 1/2.
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Great to see Cheddar Gorge very quiet and only the goats out on the road. #Thankyou for following the Covid-19 guidance and staying at home #stayhomesavelives #cheddarrules @ASPolice @ASPSedgemoor @CheddarGorge_
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A successful #ANPR hit this evening for one of our RPU Specials. This Transit Connect is responsible for a large number of fuel thefts across the Force area, and was full of suspected stolen diesel. Vehicle seized. Driver reported. #ASPsrpu @ASPRoadSafety
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SC Steve and SSgt Jay out on patrol in Yeovil when in-car ANPR alerted us to this cloned Van. Owner did not have insurance - now they have no van. #driveinsured
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Our Special Constables have been out across the force today, supporting Rememberance Day services, including in #Bristol where S/Insp John laid a wreath on behalf of the Special Constabulary
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Bridgwater fair was busy again on Friday night 🎡. SC Gill was pleased to drive in the #Pride car while SC Hollie got to chew the cud with @ASPoliceHorses Blaze & Quantock who made a welcome addition to our #PoliceFamily. @ASPSedgemoor #PoliceCouldYou
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RPU Specials first to arrive at this 1 vehicle RTC on the A4174 near #Downend yesterday. 18 y.o driver, recently passed his test - lost control of his vehicle and crashed head-on into a tree. All ok, but 1 x '+' drugs wipe = 1 in custody sec 5a. #Fatal5 #ASPsrpu @ASPRoadSafety
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One of our solo crewed RPU Specials took one of the new intermediate fleet out the other night, assisting regular colleagues with an RTC on the roundabout of junction 20 of the M5 in Somerset. #ANPR #ASPsrpu #CouldYou @ASPRoadSafety
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Another good shift tonight catching up with an old friend on @ASPoliceDogs Driver ran out of talent and made off from this car. We had a good track for about a mile with PD JET, but think they were picked up by friends. On the upside, they won’t be getting the car back! #ASPsrpu
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14 Special Constables from @ASPBathNES and @ASPRoadSafety assisted with Op Tonic in Bath last night. Over 100 vehicles stopped and educated. 4 Cars seized for no insurance. Other vehicles reported for vehicle defects. 1/2
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Single crewed SC on the @ASPRoadSafety team, out keeping people safe. Stranded motorist on the very busy #A303 happy to see our blue lights!! #CouldYou #ASPsrpu
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Our officers working in Bristol last night were on standby for their second CMS deployment in as many days. The call didn’t come, but we’re proud of our regular colleagues for kitting up and going back to disperse the crowds on College Green last night.
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Last night one of our RPU Specials was assisting his regular colleague with Carriage of Dangerous Goods checks on HGV's at #GordanoServices. This driver was very polite and had every document and ID card in order. Makes our job very straightforward. @ASPRoadSafety #ASPsrpu
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We have a 1 and 6 on scene tonight, volunteering their time to protect life and property in Bristol.
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We Are thankful for all our followers but you know you've made it when The Bills PC Tony STAMP follows you @GrahamcoleAct #Sunhill 😜👌
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The driver of the red car decamped from this RTC on Saturday evening. Unfortunately for them they ran past the Police Station, where they were detained & arrested by #SCIan. @ASPWestSom #Couldyou
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On Saturday a World War 1 shell was discovered in Fishponds. An ex-military Special Constable who works with explosives in their day job was first on scene. The device was found to be safe .Specials bring a wealth of experience to A&S. Could you? #bethedifference
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S/Sgt Harry and S/Insp George have today completed and passed the 3 week standard response course enabling them to now be able to drive on blue lights and sirens. Thanks for the continued support from @RhysWHughes and the rest of the @ASPolice driver trainer unit #couldyou
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Yesterday 8 Special Constables, after months of training, graduated at @ASPolice headquarters in front of friends and family. Special Chief Inspector Andy Turner-Adams presented the officers with their warrant cards and wished them well at the start of their policing career.
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Thank you and best wishes to Special Constable Nick Dixon who has retired following an incredible 31 years' service. Nick met last week with Chief Constable Sarah Crew QPM, who was delighted to thank him on behalf of the communities of Avon & Somerset for his dedicated service.
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For all of those officers (regular and volunteer) tonight, protecting life and property in central Bristol outside of The Bridewell, we’re with you!! #BristolStrong #ASPsrpu
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This evening Bridgwater S/Sgt Tara welcomed back Ben to the Special Constabulary. Handing back his hand cuffs after an 18 month break. Ben rejoins the neighbourhood team. Good luck and welcome back! @ASPSedgemoor
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Great to see Broadmead & Sedgemoor @ASPoliceHorses at Badminton Horse Trials today! #badmintonhorsetrials
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If you’re going to run from your vehicle after the police have stopped you, best to make sure you pick a decent hiding spot, especially if you’re then going to blow 93 on the breath test. Great result! #SCEd #OneInCustody
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SCs Jamie & George have successfully passed their Standard Response Driving Course today. Three weeks of intense training rewarded, which will add further support from the Special Constabulary. @ASPolice
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Bath and Northeast Somerset had 12 special constables on duty for Halloween weekend, 100 cars stopped , 4 cars seized for no insurance , breathe tests , public order offences and drug offences all actioned. #specialcontribution #couldyou
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Yesterday our latest cohort of Special Constables received their warrant cards from Chief Officer @abennett_police on graduating from training school. Beginning their careers serving the communities across @ASPolice Congratulations to them all! .#NationalVolunteersWeek
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Saturday evening @ASPWestSom was being supported by 2 x double crewed #SpecialConstable resources. Attending various incidents & patrolling #WatchetSummertimeFestival #SpecialContribution @aspolice
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Last night Special Sergeant James and SC Craig supported @ASPWestSom working from Bridgwater. During their shift they stopped a vechile that resulted in a positive roadside breath test. Driver arrested by SC Craig for drink driving, this being SC Craig’s first arrest.
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Busy shift for @ASPWestSom #SpecialConstables attending various incidents including a report of an Emu running down the #A39 . An escaped Rhia located, cornered and held until transport to a local farm could be arranged. #SpecialContribution #CouldYou ?
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Yesterday evening @ASPSedgemoor Special Constables and @ASPRoadSafety conducted stop checks in Cheddar Gorge. Working alongside @DVSAEnforcement who issued 13 Prohibition Orders. One vehicle was also seized by police for no insurance, tax or MOT.
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In January, driver of this BMW made off from #SCIan in @ASPWestSom before colliding with & writing off this car. Driver was identified from CCTV & taken to court last week. 18mth ban, £2000 fines & costs, suspended prison sentence. #couldyou #fatal5 #specialcontribution
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Many congratulations to our latest cohort of Special Constables who today received their warrant cards from Chief Officer @abennett_police on graduation from training school. Beginning their career serving the communities across @ASPolice
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When you’re driving to work this morning what can you see? If it’s as little as this driver you could also be facing points on your licence!.A 3 vehicle collision was narrowly avoided! . Driver reported! . #driver #police #fatal5 #specialconstabulary @asproadsafety @ASPWestSom
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Another shift out with @ASPRoadSafety where 1 of our RPU Specials attended at 2 serious RTC's in #Bristol, both involving cars and motorcycles. Remember; always look for bikes and take an extra few seconds at junctions to check all is clear. #RideToArrive #ASPsrpu #RaiseYourRide
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Tonight Special Sgt Michael from @ASPWestSom and his regular colleague, have been joined by a member of the public on a ride along. So far this evening attending a high risk domestic incident in Taunton and responding to other 999 calls.
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Did you know. that some of our volunteer officers work in specialist roles, such as roads policing?. Danny, a qualified paramedic, has been a special constable with Avon and Somerset Police for 19 years and has undergone specialist driver training as part of his role.
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This #bmw blasted past SC Rich and continued at 110mph on the #m5. The driver did slow to 85mph before being pulled over. We may not be everywhere but we’re somewhere! The driver will be reported for #summonds. #highways #fatal5 #specialconstabulary.@ASPRoadSafety .@ASPWestSom
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Last weekend we had 33 Special Constables recieving essential initial training at HQ in a socially distanced environment! The team could not resist the opportunity to show their support to our amazing #NHS & Key workers!.#ClapForCarers .#StayHomeSaveLives .#CouldYou .@ASPolice
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On Saturday SC Emma supported her regular colleagues in @ASPWestSom being first on scene at a 2 car RTC in Wellington. No injuries but the road was closed by officers. One of the drivers was arrested at scene for failing to appear at court for previous driving offences.
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Following complaints of damage caused to SSSI land by illegal off roading vehicles & quads on #Exmoor ,today #SCPaul & #SCSimon are out patrolling. Report on 999 if you see damage being caused to our National park. @ExmoorRangers @ExmoorNP @ASPRuralCrime @ASPWestSom @ASPolice
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On Friday evening SC Matthew supported his response team in Yeovil. Attending a domestic incident and concerns for a potential firearm being used. Then an arrest was made for an offender with 4 outstanding warrants for failure to appear in court and theft.
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Special Inspector Joel and Special Sergeant Chris from Weston Police Station have personally delivered a Platinum Jubilee Medal to their colleague Matthew. Matt who is also a Special Sergeant in Weston is recovering in hospital from a stroke. We all wish him a speedy recovery!
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When people ask us "Can you just be nice and let me off the ticket"Driving whilst on a phone is not a minor offence.
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Today we welcome 9 new Special Constables into the @ASPolice family at a graduation ceremony in front of family & friends. Congratulations on successfully passing your initial training. Time to put all that learning to good use out there in your communities #specialcontribution
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The driver of this car failed to stop for #SCIan in December 2022. They were subsequently arrested by #SCIan for no licence, no insurance & for drink drive. After failing to appear at court several times, they have received a 60-month driving ban #fatal5 #couldyou @ASPWestSom
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One of our RPU Specials (who’s now a regular officer) has just received a Royal Humane Society Award for a fatal RTC that she attended in October 2021, rescuing persons from an overturned car in a ditch. Full marks Louisa! 👏 #CouldYou #Volunteering @HumaneRoyal @ASPRoadSafety
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SC's and regular Officers working side by side at the #Bristol Remembrance Day Parade at The Central Cenotaph, providing a visible presence at the Parade and showing respect to those who've made the ultimate sacrifice. #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget @ASPBristol @ASPolice
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All passed! At the end of 4 tough days training alongside regular colleagues, SCs John, Dawn, Tim, Steve and Jason are now qualified in Public Order Level 2 tactics. Well done. #teamwork with @clivebush3645 @ASPolice
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Whilst the electric hire scooters maybe legal to ride, they aren’t if you’re over the drink drive limit. One arrested by S/Insp Ben and SC Mark in #SouthGlos. The rider blew 64 in custody (legal limit being 35) and will now face a driving ban @ASPRoadSafety #couldyou
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Last night Special Constables from across Bristol, North Somerset & West Somerset regions came together to police Op Goldcoast; providing high visibility, proactive policing to Brean, Berrow and Burnham. 1/2
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Something arrived in the internal mail for SSgt Phil tonight - proud to be signed off as a Public Order Medic 👍
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A good effort today by Team 3 North & South #opTrader focussing on commercial vehicles that shouldn’t be on the road due to various defects in #Avonmouth. 2 x SC’s; 1 on a motorcycle and 1 in an intercept car. Some excellent stops put in. #ASPsrpu
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SC Paul and SC Ian supporting @ASPWestSom were tasked to provide a double crewed response vehicle for a cross border #RuralCrime operation on @ExmoorNP with @DC_Police and officers from @SMoltonPolice @ASPRuralCrime #couldyou #specialcontribution
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Last night Special Constables from @ASPNorthSom worked with their regular colleagues at Weston Carnival.
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A blast from the past on today’s timeline. My Step Dad who inspired me to join the #Specials. PS Vernon Essex with PD Ranger. He continues to be a guiding hand in my life and is enjoying retirement in Derby. @ASPoliceDogs Who remembers working with him? #natoJumpersRock #ASPsrpu
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5 new RPU Specials have spent the last two days doing their fast roads course, so they are trained to operate on the motorway network. #CouldYou #ASPsrpu #oneTeam @ASPRoadSafety
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SCRich & SCDanny crewed as OT31 in an Advanced Car. Jobs completed were 2 Vehicles seized for no insurance, a male detained for Immigration offences, traffic offence reports for driving offences. Debris on the motorway 🥵 . @claremoody4pcc.@aspspecials.@hayleysmib.@asproadsafety
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Why the long face?! SC Joel has been one of a number of Special Constables assisting @ASPNorthSom this weekend with code 1s including missing person searches but took time to say hello to @ASPoliceHorses #specialcontribution #couldyou
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From April 2020 to March 2021, our 310 Special Constables contributed 81,572 duty hours which is equal to an additional 45 full-time PCs #VolunteersWeek #CiP #ESP #CouldYou
Thank you to all our volunteers for their exceptional commitment to Policing. We are marking #VolunteersWeek by showcasing the amazing contribution of some our volunteers @NationalCIP #PowerOfYouth #iWill #MonthOfCommunity #CiP #ESP
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Today a double crewed #SpecialConstable pursuit trained response car from @ASPWestSom intercepted a stolen vehicle resulting in it being stopped safely & driver detained. #SpecialContribution #CouldYou . @ASPolice
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Disqualified driver of this car was already on a suspended prison sentence when the manner of their driving caused them to be stopped back in September. For this and other offences they’ll be in prison over Christmas. #seized #ASPsrpu @ASPRoadSafety
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On #NationalSpecialsDay we thank all of our #SpecialConstables who give up their time across the Constabulary area to help Police their communities. #CouldYou ? #SpecialContribution @ASPolice
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4 of our public order trained SCs were in #Bristol today for the demonstrations but instead ended up being some of the first on scene at a serious fire, assisting with evacuations and road closures. You just never know what you may deal with when you put the uniform on #couldyouj
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Yesterday Special Constables worked alongside the @ASPSedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing Team and @DVSAEnforcement in Cheddar Gorge. A number of vehicles were inspected and prohibition notices were issued. In addition a small amount of drugs were found in another vehicle stopped.
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SC Jamie in Radstock solo crewed. Dispatched to a number of jobs to back up regular colleagues. Dealt with; A domestic incident , Firearms incident , Road related incident ,Trespassing at a new build site , Mental Health incident and a High risk Missing Person. #couldyou
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Congratulations to Special Sergeant Joel Bowd who was also a winner yesterday. Joel picked up the award for Special Constable of the Year. He volunteered over 1000 hours in 2020 whilst working across @ASPRoadSafety and @ASPNorthSom clocking up over 30 arrests! #couldyou
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Our #SpecialConstables have been busy assisting @ASPWestSom over the last few days with patrols reassuring the public in #WestSomerset . Tonight #SCPaul & #SCSimon were pleased to find that residents were following the Government #COVID2019 advice to stay at home. @ASPolice
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On duty again last night with @ASPRoadSafety in one of our new @AudiUK cars. Responded to a 2 vehicle #RTC on Rownham Hill in #Bristol. Thankfully only minor injuries received. Thanks to #HintonsRescue for a quick recovery of both vehicles. #ASPsrpu #CouldYou
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South West Regional Specials Awards - S.Sgt Gadd was nominated on behalf of @ASPolice for his outstanding and dedicated work in Bridgwater, Burnham on Sea and Cheddar. @ASPSedgemoor #BeSpecial
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Another busy late duty for SC Ian on the Remedy Team at @glastonbury. TOR issued for no insurance, assisted an ARV by taking victim details at an assault. 2 stop checks, one arrested after a foot chase for possession with intent to supply class A #Couldyou #Specialcontribution
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RPU and LPA specials supporting regular RPU officers and Royal Navy Police teams at a combined operation at RNAS Yeovilton this morning. @ASPRoadSafety @RoyalNavyPolice @ASPolice #ASPsrpu #couldYou
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No driving licence and no insurance = no car. Vehicle seized by S/Insp George on the late shift with @ASPRoadSafety in Bristol #fatal4
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Another successful early shift today with @ASPRoadSafety We managed to recover 3 stolen vehicles in our Force area using #Tracker_UK, including this black Lexus - stolen in a burglary in Croydon, London. Also being used on false plates. #ASPsrpu @Tracker_UK
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S/Supt Nick & SC Dawn have been out on rural patrols today. An ASB call and lots of public engagement but as you can see most people have helped by following guidelines and staying at home. #StayHomeSaveLives
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