{"id":66335,"date":"2025-05-23T10:02:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/?p=66335"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:08:22","slug":"south-yorkshire-police-join-national-crackdown-on-knife-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/05\/23\/south-yorkshire-police-join-national-crackdown-on-knife-crime\/","title":{"rendered":"South Yorkshire police join national crackdown on knife crime"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South Yorkshire Police have launched a week-long crackdown on knife crime as part of the National Operation Sceptre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running from May 19 to the 25, the initiative will see targeted action across the county, including stop-and-searches, high-visibility patrols, and weapon sweeps in areas identified as knife crime hotspots.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-82BLi\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"AMNESTY BINS\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/82BLi\/1\/\" height=\"560\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Locator map\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r,i=0;r=e[i];i++)if(r.contentWindow===a.source){var d=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";r.style.height=d}}}))}();<br \/>\n<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map: Location of Amnesty Bins in Sheffield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Detective Superintendent David Cowley, the force lead for knife crime, said: \u201cAnyone who carries a knife is putting themselves and others in danger. We know too well the devastating impact these crimes have on families and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Residents can safely and anonymously dispose of knives at several amnesty bins across South Yorkshire, including sites in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley, operated by Always An Alternate charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Det Supt Cowley said: &#8220;We know education is a key tool in preventing young people from carrying knives. Engaging with children from a young age around the dangers of carrying knives and the harsh consequence of carrying is crucial.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To support the campaign, local charities are also continuing their year-round work with young people affected by knife crime. One organisation, In2Change which has been delivering knife crime education programmes for over 18 years, stressed the importance of going beyond awareness weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Wreakes, founder and manager, said: \u201cMost of our funding comes from London benefactors, It can be difficult to attract funding in South Yorkshire, which makes long-term intervention more challenging.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of traditional school assemblies, the charity opts for classroom-sized sessions using trauma-informed approaches and tailored content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr Wreakes said: \u201cEducate from an early age. Deliver to class sizes, not assemblies. Be aware of the dynamics of the students you are delivering to. 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