This week, our officers are working tirelessly to educate their local communities around the dangers of knife crime.

PCSO's Sam FELLOWS and Dave HANCOCK have already been into two local primary schools to give talks on the dangers of carrying a knife.

As well as going into schools, we will be continuing our work behind the scenes. We understand that it is a small minority of people who feel that it is acceptable to carry a knife. However, the consequences can be devastating when they do, and we want people to continue to feel safe when they go out and to understand that carrying a knife brings with it more risk than protection.

Today, PC's Ash CUTT, Jake STONE alongside PCSO's Sam FELLOWS and Dave HANCOCK have been on the Leisure Centre conducting a knife sweep - fortunately, we did not find any hidden knives on this occasion however we would like to reiterate that we want to know if you know anyone who is considering or who does carry a knife.

🔪What is a knife sweep?
This is where officers visit a specific area – very often parks and recreation grounds with hidden spaces  – and do a thorough search for knives or any sharp object which could potentially pose a risk.

🔪What happens if something is found?
If we find a knife, or sharp object, we contain it and take it away to be stored safely. If we have reason to believe something we’ve found has been used in a crime, we will conduct further enquiries and investigate.

🔪Are these based on intelligence?
Sometimes they are – and other times it is simply a preventative measure and an opportunity for engagement with people we come across. Particularly during the #OpSceptre campaign, we try to cover as many parks/areas as possible in every area of the county, so it isn’t always the case that we’re conducting a sweep because there is a particular issue or information.

#DropTheKnife #KnivesShatterLives

If you do know anyone who is considering or who does carry a knife, please let us know:
💻 Online via Derbyshire Constabulary www.derbyshire.police.uk
📱 101
👤 Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org
🦻🏽 If you're hard of hearing or have a speech impairment use the textphone service 18001 101 or text 07800 002414 or email deafsms@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk 
❗ Always 999 in an emergency!