Operation Sceptre

Officers across Derbyshire work day in and day out to reduce knife crime, whether that’s supporting community events, responding to calls of concern, or conducting early intervention work in schools and colleges.

As well as this ongoing work, we actively take part in the national Operation Sceptre campaign, a twice-yearly focus on knife crime which highlights the work we do year-round to prevent and reduce knife crime, such as weapons sweeps and community visits.

We do also need the public to help us by looking out for each other and telling us if they have concerns about someone who they believe may be considering carrying a weapon or actually doing so. We can act on that information to make sure everyone is equipped with the information to make the right decisions, decisions that can have a huge impact on their future.

If you are concerned or have any information about knife crime in your community, please contact us or our partners using one of the following methods.

999 in an emergency 

101 for non emergencies

Online contact form on the Derbyshire Constabulary website

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

This week we visited the Long Eaton Rugby Club on West Park during their training session to spread awareness about the operation.