🔪Operation Sceptre 🔪 - Is running From 16th November until 22nd November.

🔪Operation Sceptre 🔪 - Is running From 16th November until 22nd November.

Glossop SNT -  ‘Operation Sceptre’ 

🔪Operation Sceptre🔪 is part of the national bi-annual campaign across England and Wales to tackle knife crime and serious violence. It will be running from 16th November until 22nd November 2026.

🔴 Key Activities to look out for next week

🔷Knife Surrender Bins:

Anonymous drop-off points will allow people to safely hand in unwanted knives and bladed weapons without risk of prosecution.

• These events and locations will be advertised during the week by your Local SNT (Safer Neighbourhood Teams). 

🔷Enforcement:

Police forces will be conducting  heightened public patrols, targeted stop-and-search operations, weapon sweeps in parks and public spaces, and retail compliance checks (such as Challenge 25 enforcement).

🔷Education and Engagement:

Officers, schools, and organizations like The Ben Kinsella Trust will be hosting school inputs such as Shattered - Knives Shatter Lives (Derbyshire Constabularies bespoke input for young people) to educate young people on the dangers and legal consequences of carrying knives

🔷Why it matters?

Carrying a knife puts everyone at risk, including the person carrying it.

• You are more likely to be injured yourself
• It can lead to serious criminal charges
• It has devastating effects on families and communities

🔷How to get involved or report concerns

• Report anonymously: You can report concerns about someone carrying a knife to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their website. www.crimestoppers-uk.org

• Report to police: You can contact the police directly by calling 101 or visiting your local force's website. 

• Dispose of a knife: Use one of the many knife surrender bins that will be available to safely hand in unwanted knives without  question.  

ℹ️ You can report non-emergency crimes, antisocial behaviour, or road incidents digitally using the Derbyshire Constabulary Reporting Service. www.derbyshire.police.uk

• Use the online live chat on our website to speak directly with a digital control room officer.

• Always dial 999 if there is an immediate threat to life or a crime is happening right now.

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