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Wincanton Police Station has moved to the town centre
The Wincanton Neighbourhood Policing team has moved to a new station in the town centre, in the building that was formerly Lloyds Bank, which has been transformed into a modern and accessible police station over the past three months.
Police and Crime Commissioner drop-in surgery on 26th October
Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens will be visiting Wincanton on Thursday 26th October 2017. She'll be hosting an informal public drop-in at the Balsam Centre.
Police Raid Wincanton Industrial Unit in Search of Drugs UPDATED
Avon & Somerset Police raided an industrial unit on the Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Wincanton, on Thursday 25th September, discovering around 100 cannabis plants.
Wincanton PCSO's New Beat Surgery - A Fresh Approach to Community Policing
Local policing can be a sensitive subject in any conversation. However our local PCSOs are trying to take a fresh approach by working smart to reach out to the wider community. Weekly beat surgeries will take place at our Morrisons store.
Large Number of Templecombe Sheep Killed in Animal Attack
Owners of land at Temple Lane in Templecombe were shocked and horrified when they discovered a large number of their sheep dead or dying on the morning of Tuesday 12th November 2013. Police are appealing for information.
Licensees Club Together for Castle Cary Pubwatch Scheme
Licensees in Castle Cary have joined together with the support of the local police to help reduce crime and alcohol related disorder within the town.
PCSOs Teach Youngsters About The Consequences Of Crime
As part of a force-wide initiative within Avon and Somerset pupils at primary schools in Castle Cary and Bruton have received lessons from the police about the consequences of breaking the law.
Police "Sheducation" Evening Helps Protect Garden Property
On Thursday 29th March 2012 Wincanton police community support officers presented a "Sheducation" themed crime reduction evening which aimed to help local residents keep their garden property safe.
Schools' Community Project Returns
Police Community Support Officer(PCSO) Dan Arthur from the Castle Cary Neighbourhood Policing team this week returned to Ansford Academy to run the second 'Parents and Children Together' evening.
Police Beat Team Promotes Winter Road Safety
Following the recent clock change and the evenings becoming darker earlier, officers from the Castle Cary Neighbourhood Beat Team have been out promoting winter road safety with local children.
Unfair Labelling of New Barns Says Wincanton PCSO
Jenny Maynard, writing on behalf of our Neighbourhood Policing Team speaks out against some myths, rumours and remarks which have been doing the rounds and makes clear the facts about local crime.
Castle Cary Community Police Go Back To School
Officers from the Castle Cary Neighbourhood Policing team go back to school on Thursday 20th October 2011 as part of a pilot community project aimed at building rapport and engaging with local parents and students.
PCSO Jenny Maynard Reports Back
PCSO Jenny Maynard has been busy in the schools and reports on parking and anti-social behaviour.
Community Policing Hits the Road to Keep Kids Safe
Schoolchildren in Wincanton have been put through their paces by a police community support officer during a month-long cycle safety course. The Rightrack Training Course took place for year five and six pupils at Wincanton Primary School where they received valuable lessons in road safety before it concluded last week.
Jenny Maynard, PCSO (Police Community Support Officer)
For the last two and a half years the cheerful face of Jenny Maynard had become well known around Wincanton. Here she describes just what her job entails.
The Work of a Police Officer
PC Andrew Brown, Wincanton Beat Manager, talks about his job.
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