Op Sceptre WEEK

Afternoon folks 👋

Just in time for the ever-changing weather, I thought I’d share a quick post about what this week is all about and help raise awareness of Operation Sceptre.

Derbyshire Constabulary is supporting the national week of action on knife crime as part of Op Sceptre, working alongside partner agencies to keep our communities safe.

Throughout the week, officers will be out across the county delivering school inputs, hosting community events, carrying out knife sweeps, and engaging with young people to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives.
Amnesty bins will also be available at locations across Derbyshire for anyone wishing to safely dispose of unwanted knives.

While this work is highly visible, officers will also continue vital behind-the-scenes activity to gather intelligence, target offenders, and prevent incidents before they happen.

If you have information about knife crime, report it via 101, our website, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.

These are the topics we’ll be focusing on this week. If you’d like to find out more or have a chat about any of them, come along to our next Community Catch-Up tomorrow at Tibshelf Village Hall from 1pm.

It’s a great opportunity to ask questions, raise any concerns, and speak with your local officers.

See you there 👍