10/11/2025
๐ช Operation Sceptre โ Knife Crime Awareness Week ๐ช
From Monday 17th November to Sunday 23rd November, Operation Sceptre will be running across the country โ a national initiative focused on tackling knife crime and promoting community safety.
During this week, police forces will be working with local communities, schools, and partner agencies to:
๐ Carry out knife sweeps and targeted operations
๐ซ Encourage the safe surrender of knives through amnesty bins
๐ฃ๏ธ Educate young people on the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife
๐ฎโโ๏ธ Provide visible patrols and community engagement opportunities
Everyone has a part to play in keeping our community safe. If you have any information or concerns about knife crime in our area, please report it to:
๐ป Online via Derbyshire Constabulary
๐ฑ 101
๐ค Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or
๐ฆป๐ฝ If you're hard of hearing or have a speech impairment use the textphone service 18001 101 or text 07800 002414 or email deafsms@derbyshire.pnn.police.uk
โ Always 999 in an emergency!