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flag Avon and Somerset Police used force nearly 20,000 times in a year, mostly minor, with strict oversight and rare misconduct.

flag Avon and Somerset Police used force nearly 20,000 times from September 2024 to August 2025, averaging over 50 incidents daily, with most involving minimal actions like touching or handcuffing. flag Chief Constable Sarah Crew said all force uses are recorded, regardless of severity, and emphasized that force is only applied when reasonable and proportionate. flag Of the incidents, 2,184 involved youth aged 11 to 17 and 44 involved children under 11, mostly low-level. flag Of 250 total complaints, 18 involved minors, with four found to involve unacceptable force—none involving children. flag The force stressed transparency, accountability, and proper training.

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