A polícia de Lancashire visitou o Preston's College como parte de uma campanha em andamento para aumentar a conscientização sobre os perigos de transportar uma faca para os jovens em todo o condado. Os alunos também tiveram a oportunidade de assistir aos insumos do crime de faca na faculdade para obter informações sobre as possíveis consequências do transporte e uso de uma arma lâmina. Mais de 1500 alunos compareceram ao longo da manhã, sem problemas significativos identificados. O feedback positivo foi recebido, confirmando o valor do evento em incentivar um maior nível de conscientização. A força adota uma abordagem pró-ativa e realiza regularmente eventos para interagir e se envolver com os jovens. colleagues in colleges across Lancashire and the UK to share best practice and ways of communicating the dangers effectively with our learners.”
On March 4th the neighbourhood policing teams brought along a knife arch which scans individuals as they walk through it. Learners also had the opportunity to attend knife crime inputs at the college to gain insight into the potential consequences of carrying and using a bladed weapon. Over 1500 learners attended throughout the morning, with no significant issues identified. Positive feedback was received, confirming the value of the event in encouraging a greater level of awareness.
There have been a number of high profile cases nationally, and knife crime is not a part of everyday life in the county, but Lancashire Police recognise the importance of taking action to prevent a problem occurring. The force takes a pro-active approach and regularly runs events to interact and engage with young people.
Principal and chief executive, Dr Lis Smith, explains: “We have a responsibility to support our learners beyond their technical or academic studies, including raising awareness of key topics, and we welcome working with Lancashire Police to help educate our young people about the dangers and impact of carrying knives and knife crime. We regularly engage with our colleagues in colleges across Lancashire and the UK to share best practice and ways of communicating the dangers effectively with our learners.”
Sgt Paul McLernon from Lancashire Police added: “We have been using the knife arches for several months at various places around the Preston area, from schools and colleges through to the train station and in the city centre. It’s important that we educate everyone, from young people to parents about the dangers and Consequências de carregar uma faca, pois queremos que Lancashire seja um lugar seguro para morar e trabalhar. ”
