Race, Equality and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Network at Avon and Somerset Police

All Chief Constables across the country have committed to the National Police Race Action Plan – a collective step toward building an anti-racist police service. The plan sets out a zero-tolerance approach to racism and a commitment to addressing and reforming disparities in how policing is experienced by black communities.

At Avon and Somerset Police, we are fully committed to implementing the actions outlined in the plan. We want to work in partnership with communities to shape a policing service that is fair, inclusive, and trusted by all – especially those from black heritage and racially or ethnically minoritised backgrounds.

We recognise that people from these communities have faced long-standing inequalities and disproportionate outcomes in their interactions with policing. We are committed to listening, learning, and taking meaningful action to change that.

Find out more about our commitment to becoming an anti-racist organisation through our Race Matters initiative and Anti-Racism Strategy 2024-2027 (PDF).