Territorial police force in England responsible for policing the county of Somerset and the now-defunct county of Avon, including the city and county of Bristol and the unitary authorities of Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. One of the largest police forces in England and Wales. Submitted policy statement on Fraud and Corruption.
Founded 1919. Statutory staff association for Police Constables, Sergeants, Inspectors and Chief Inspectors in the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales.
Formed 1952. The sole representative body for police officers in the ranks of superintendent and chief superintendent in England and Wales. Its members are the senior operational leaders in policing in the 43 Home Office forces, British Transport Police, Civil Nuclear Constabulary and the British Transport Police. The Association's headquarters are in Pangbourne, Berkshire.
