Tom Gent

Chair of Avon & Somerset Police Federation

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

We have written to the Director of Public Prosecutions following the recent Elbit protest verdicts, in which a police officer was seriously injured.

Our duty is to speak up when outcomes risk impacting officer safety and future public order policing.

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[Avon & Somerset Police Federation @ASPolfed]

"We remind the public that a brave police officer's spine was fractured during this incident." Avon and Somerset Police Federation statement following Woolwich Crown Court verdict https://t.co/RmIzJ51asO

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Three months ago Liam was preparing for the arrival of his third child when he was rushed into hospital. The discovery of a brain tumour led to emergency surgery. While he was receiving life-saving treatment, his wife Lucy was giving birth to a baby boy.

https://t.co/T58W9tE3Sc

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Police reform is important though fair funding also essential to improve services

https://t.co/ssrIvtRhst

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

The IOPC's action to direct @metpoliceuk to bring gross misconduct proceedings against W80, even after being offered detailed evidence, was disgraceful, irrational and unfair.

The Government must urgently implement Accountability Review recommendations.

https://t.co/wReZK6P4cJ

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

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[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Fantastic evening at the #PoliceBravery awards in London last night. Great stories of brave dedicated officers from across the country. Lovely to spend the evening with Paddy & Emma too, a worthy nominee

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

It's always good to see @PoliceAtGlasto back in action, representing Avon & Somerset's finest, a hot one this year 🥵

Always worth remembering the many more not in the spotlight across our force working hard doing the "day job" protecting the public

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Congratulations Stu, someone I have worked with a lot and definitely an ideas man!

It's good to see you recognised for this great scheme

[Avon and Somerset Police @ASPolice]

Inspector Stuart King will receive a King’s Police Medal for his work establishing and growing Avon and Somerset's Dementia Safeguarding Scheme.

He said he was 'humbled' to be recognised and thanked all those who've supported him and the scheme.

More 🔽 https://t.co/0RIHv9XxOA

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Such brave officers

[Metropolitan Police Federation @MPFed]

The horrifying moment police officers were attacked by a man with a sword was revealed in footage that was shown to the jury at the murder trial. https://t.co/OhRGtNwc66

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch: "This Chancellor hasn't listened to police officers. She hasn't listened to the Home Secretary.

"She hasn't listened to the public's concerns about community safety."

Read the full statement 👇

[Avon & Somerset Police Federation @ASPolfed]

If the police do not receive fair funding in tomorrow’s Government spending review, “there will be some really difficult decisions and I fear for the consequences”, Avon and Somerset Police Federation has said. https://t.co/qXAB2jOp8y

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

"They’ve kept showing up, protecting the public in the face of rising demand and decreasing support. The result? Morale is at rock bottom and experienced officers are leaving the job in droves."

Full statement in response to PRRB's 2025 report submission 🔽

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

Having moved into a new role at the Federation I don't get out too much but enjoyed covering an operational shift this evening. Seeing the huge number of varied and challenging incidents our front line are working hard to deal with always makes me proud 🚔

[Avon & Somerset Police Federation @ASPolfed]

Police officers are 21% worse off in real terms than we were in 2010. A third of officers struggle to afford food, rent or heating. 32 officers are violently assaulted every day. Without urgent action 10,000 officers could be lost every year https://t.co/y87UtYT5Rm #CoppedEnough

[Police Federation of England and Wales @PFEW_HQ]

Ten years ago, today, the government publicly accused us of “crying wolf”.

We were RIGHT THEN, we are RIGHT NOW.

It's time police officers get what they truly deserve - fair pay and working conditions.

#CoppedEnough
@ukhomeoffice

Watch 👇to find out

[Sean Underwood @seanpolice]

One of my easier arrests in my career. Before my shift started @Stuart__Bingham was naughty so got arrested now he needs to raise his ball.... please help him out. All in aid of a great charity @jessiemaytrust #jailandbail #jessiemaytrust

[Metropolitan Police @metpoliceuk]

PC Fisher found not guilty of dangerous driving when responding to terrorist attack in Streatham in 2020.

‘The treatment of this brave officer by the systems of accountability is appalling.

The system has to change.’

- Commissioner Sir Mark RowlePC Fisher found not guilty of dangerous driving when responding to terrorist attack in Streatham in 2020.

‘The treatment of this brave officer by the systems of accountability is appalling.

The system has to change.’

- Commissioner Sir Mark RowlePC Fisher found not guilty of dangerous driving when responding to terrorist attack in Streatham in 2020.

‘The treatment of this brave officer by the systems of accountability is appalling.

The system has to change.’

- Commissioner Sir Mark RowlePC Fisher found not guilty of dangerous driving when responding to terrorist attack in Streatham in 2020.

‘The treatment of this brave officer by the systems of accountability is appalling.

The system has to change.’

- Commissioner Sir Mark RowlePC Fisher found not guilty of dangerous driving when responding to terrorist attack in Streatham in 2020.

‘The treatment of this brave officer by the systems of accountability is appalling.

The system has to change.’

- Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley

[ASPolice Bristol @ASPBristol]

🏓 Table Tennis Tournament!🏓

Today the Easton NPT opened up the new table tennis table in Owen Square park by hosting a small tournament, the table was provided by the Home Office Grip Fund.

Well done to everyone that played you were great and we had lots of fun!

[Tom Gent @ASPolfed_Chair]

@marcus_Shire @RhysWHughes @ASPRoadSafety @ASPRuralCrime Good news that its being talked about, it's really beginning to effect confidence in policing