Thames Valley Police are reassuring bucks residents that tackling serious violence and knife crime in the local area is a top priority for them. It comes after 5 murder investigations all involving knives have been launched across the force area since the start of this year.
There have also been a number of other violent incidents across the Thames Valley recently which have involved knives.
Thames Valley Police has a broad range of visible tactics used to tackle serious violence and knife crime, such us the use of stop and search, Section 60s, intelligence-led patrols, executing warrants, knife arches, knife wands, knife bins, test purchase operations and CCTV. However, there are also many security measures that members of the public cannot see.
Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Hunter, Head of Crime for Thames Valley Police, said: “Although none of these offences are linked in any way with no threat to the wider public, they all demonstrate to us the simple fact that knives ruin lives.
“That is why our officers are continuing to do everything in their power to robustly combat this issue. We will not tolerate these sort of crimes, which put so many people at risk....Our absolute priority is always to keep the public safe and I want people to feel reassured that the Thames Valley remains a safe place."
They add that if you are worried that someone you know is using violence or is carrying a knife, please report it. As they can then take the necessary steps to safeguard them and identify those responsible.
To make a report of serious violence, please call Thames Valley Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or make a report online.
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