To everyone who has been in touch since last weekend, thank you, I really appreciate your support. Rest assured my job is not at risk and I continue to work with and for the people of Bristol. Best wishes Supt. Andy Bennett

2 yrs ago we began a journey with ASC to become the first Culturally Intelligent CQ police force in the UK as part of their wider EDI drive. This ASC video captures the heart of an org passionate about inclusion Andy Bennett QPM esther wride Cultural Intelligence Center youtube.com/watch?v=NDELgQ…

We're pleased to mark and support Hate Crime Awareness Week, an annual campaign that raises awareness of hate crimes, encourages reporting, and hopes to inspire people to work together to combat this bigoted crime.

Supt Andy Bennett said it suggested people felt "more empowered" to report to the police. bbc.in/3lx3LeC

facebook.com/avonandsomerse… Let's End Hate #NHCW @SARIcharity

It's #TransDayOfRemembrance we remember those who sadly have lost their lives to transphobic violence. All trans people deserve safety, respect & a future where they can live authentically without fear @TransPrideSW host an online vigil at 630pm facebook.com/events/3809884… #TDoR2020

A peaceful and happy #Hanukkah2020 to all our communities and colleagues across the 🌎 This year has presented its own challenges but soon we will celebrate the festival of lights 🕎 together

Congratulations Bristol Bears 🐻 for your well deserved win today. Just what #Bristol needs, something to really smile about!

As ASC Hate Crime lead, I would like to use #LGBTHM21 to big up the contribution of local charities who support our communities. My first THANK YOU shout out is to @SARIcharity for their outstanding work and support for victims of Hate. Avon and Somerset Police ASPolice Inclusion and Diversity Team

#LGBTHM21 Working as part of the Bristol Hate Crime Descrimination Services (BHCDS), @otrbristol provide valuable LGBTQ+ Services alongside @SARIcharity Brandon Trust @BristolMind Law Centres Network and @ResolveWest THANK YOU!

#LGBTHM21 Educational Action Challenging Homophobia @EACH_UK provide services to inspire lesbian, gay, bisexuality trans equality working across the Education, Workplace, Training and Criminal Justice sectors. On behalf of ASPolice Bristol ASPolice Inclusion and Diversity Team THANK YOU

#LGBTHM21 Stonewall highlights a historic issue. Unacceptable levels of hate and low reporting to the Police. No-one should suffer from #HateCrime. Perpetrators need to brought to justice. Avon and Somerset Police ASPolice Inclusion and Diversity Team stonewall.org.uk/lgbt-britain-h…

Today we delivered our 6th #BeACQILeader Masterclass for our Inspector and Police Staff cohort. Excellent participation. An important part of our journey to Outstanding for Diversity and Inclusion. Above Difference Avon and Somerset Police

Another great day with a leadership team passionate about getting Inclusion right for all. It’s all about the intentional journey equipped with #culturalintelligence Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service @acfoglosfire thank you for letting us be part of your journey.

The Above Difference Expert Webinar Series continues with an exclusive and *unmissable* panel discussing "Policing Inclusively in the UK with Cultural Intelligence". 13 December. Information & registration: bit.ly/PolicingInclus… #DoingDifferenceDifferently #CulturalIntelligence

On behalf of the Special Constabulary of Avon and Somerset Police and personally, it has been an honour and privilege to serve our Queen. We are greatly saddened by the news of her death whose example we will greatly miss in our lives.

New campaign to recruit volunteer police officers— Avon and Somerset Police avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2023/02/n…