Avon and Somerset wins award for stress-reducing custody suite

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Avon and Somerset wins award for stress-reducing custody suite

Avon and Somerset has won the 'Disability Smart Accessible Built Environment Award' for creating a calm custodial environment for those with sensory needs.

Date - 30th May 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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The Disability Smart Accessible Built Environment Award recognises organisations that have created accessible and inclusive physical environments for everyone, including disabled people The force had designed their custody suit following research...

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