We are Better Together - Newsletter October 2022
12. Respectful policing commands the respect of the community
“This was a very difficult policing operation – there’s a lot of context that sits around it and I believe we did the right thing... No regrets”
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Said Superintendent Andy Bennett of Avon and Somerset Police. Policing strategy at this historic moment took public feeling into account and these strategic choices resulted in a greater global understanding around the reasons why the protesters wanted the statue removed and prevented further disruption from the public who were in attendance. Ultimately, the Colston Four were found not guilty of criminal damage.
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