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Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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    Andy Gloyn

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    Kat Forrest

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    Marshall Bernhardt

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    Sean Johnson

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    Sam Bushen

Policing priorities

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  • Priority:

    You may have recently seen on local social media pages that there has recently been an increase in bicycle and motorbike thefts across the west Taunton and greater Taunton areas.


    Thieves can be opportunists and they look first for bikes that are quick and easy to steal, so please ensure that your bikes are locked and secure, chained down if possible and alarms are working. If you do not have a garage or shed, consider parking in a well-lit area close to home.

    You can find advice on how to prevent bike theft and many other subjects on our website: Crime prevention advice | Avon and Somerset Police.

    Issued 01 August 2026

    Action taken:

    On Saturday 1st August, the neighbourhood team alongside a number of other agencies and local business including Somerset Road Safety Team, conducted an event at Graham’s Motorcycles in Galmington.
    Where members of the public had the opportunity to discuss motorcycle theft and prevention, as well as general road safety advice, providing people with both the tools and knowledge to keep their motorcycle and bicycles safe and secure.
    You can find further info on our website: Protect your bike from thieves | Avon and Somerset Police.
     
     

    Actioned 01 August 2026

  • Priority:

    Over the last month we have seen an spate in burglaries of homes and businesses, as well as theft of vehicles in the rural areas of west Somerset.


    In response our local teams as well as our Rural Crime Team are carrying out high visibility patrols, whilst working with effected communities to try and detect, deter and prevent further crime.

    We are also advising residents to check that their home and outbuildings (such as sheds or garages) are secure, by taking simple precautions. These include locking windows and doors when you go out, even if just stepping next door or out in the garden.

    Investigations into these burglaries are ongoing, but we would like to remind the public that if you have witnessed anything or have information that you think could be of help, please make sure you call us on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or alternatively if you have been a victim or witness of a rural crime you can report it via our new Report a rural crime reporting form on our website.

    Additionally rural crimes can be reduced by the use of Watch Scheme or to find out more information please see our Farm Watch | Avon and Somerset Police page on our website.

    Issued 01 August 2026

    Action taken:

    Work to support our ability to respond to and prevent rural domestic and business burglaries is continuing, including community engagement providing crime prevention advice.
    You can also find further information and advice on home security and many other subject via our website: Protecting your rural outbuildings and Home protection.

    Actioned 01 August 2026

  • Priority:

    Anti-social Behaviour (ASB) can have a devastating impact on individuals as well as our local community, and everyone has the right to feel safe where they live, and we all have apart to play in this.

    We always encourage our communities to report persistent Anti Social Behaviour in your areas, either by calling us on 101, using our website to report things online, or by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Our local neighbourhood teams work alongside our constabulary's specialist anti-social behaviour team, as well as other local authority services and charities, to work with those involved in low level offending. This ranges from warning letters to education and support. We also work with those involved in more persistent offending with higher end interventions, such as Community Protection Notices and Community Behavioural Orders that can include arrestable conditions.High visibility patrols are conducted by our local teams at every opportunity to provide reassurance to both the wider community and also to detect and deter anti-social behaviour in your area.

    Issued 01 August 2026

    Action taken:

    Recently we have seen a spike in reported incidents of youth related anti-social behaviour in and around Musgrove Park Hospital.
    Anti-social behaviour at hospitals can cause distress to patients, visitors, and staff, while disrupting an environment dedicated to care.

    In response our neighbourhood team will be conducting targeted high visibility patrols to disrupt and deter further issues whilst enquires are ongoing into offences committed.

    We are encouraging parents to be aware of where their children are during the school holidays and what activities they are engaging in.

    By treating hospital sites and staff with respect, we can help keep these vital facilities safe and welcoming for everyone.

    Actioned 01 August 2026

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12:00PM - 2:00PM, Sat 05 September 2026

Unicorn Saddlery, Hatch Beauchamp

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10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 12 September 2026

Trull Church Community Centre, Taunton

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Trull Church Community Centre, Taunton

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10:00AM - 11:00AM, Sat 07 November 2026

Trull Church Community Centre, Taunton

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