Hertfordshire Police conducted a week of action to combat knife crime between Monday, November 11, and Sunday, November 17, as part of the national knife crime initiative Sceptre.
Whilst Herts Police say knife-related crime remains low in Hertfordshire compared to other parts of the country, the campaign aims to reinforce the message that carrying a knife is illegal and will not help to keep you safe.
As part of the initiative, the constabulary conducted knife sweeps, talked to retailers to ensure knives are not sold to those under 18 years of age, and educated young people about the dangers of carrying a knife.
Sergeant Karen Mellor, who is leading on the operational activity for Sceptre, said: “Knife crime remains low in the county but we regularly run these weeks of action, along with our policing partners across the country, as part of a continuing effort to drive down knife crime.
“Whilst we work every day to tackle knife crime, Sceptre weeks gives us the chance to hold amnesties to reduce the number of knives in circulation. This provides another chance for those in possession of recently banned zombie knives to surrender them anonymously.
“It’s also a great opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives, in particular that carrying a knife in public is illegal and could result in arrest.”
Hertfordshire Police are also asking residents to complete a survey on knife crime in the area, which is available at www.shorturl.at/2I8l1
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