Deaths Linked to Avon and Somerset Constabulary Prompt Calls for Alternative Crisis Response
Bristol, England – New data has revealed a concerning number of deaths related to interactions with the Avon and Somerset Constabulary during the last fiscal year. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has expressed worries about the heavy reliance on police as first responders for individuals in vulnerable crisis situations. In the 2022-23 financial year, six deaths were linked to Avon and Somerset Constabulary. These included one death in police custody, one resulting from …