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Avon and Somerset Police used force nearly 20,000 times in a year, mostly minor, with strict oversight and rare misconduct.
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.
Chief Constable Sarah Crew said all force uses are recorded, regardless of severity, and emphasized that force is only applied when reasonable and proportionate.
Of the incidents, 2,184 involved youth aged 11 to 17 and 44 involved children under 11, mostly low-level.
Of 250 total complaints, 18 involved minors, with four found to involve unacceptable force—none involving children.
The force stressed transparency, accountability, and proper training.
La policía de Avon y Somerset usó la fuerza casi 20.000 veces en un año, en su mayoría de menor importancia, con una estricta supervisión y mala conducta rara.