Volunteers and Swindon Police Officers joined forces for a ‘Safety Sweep’ for weapons across Swindon yesterday as they continue the fight to tackle knife crime and drug dealing in our neighbourhoods.
Community Volunteers and officers from the Swindon Central South Policing Team conducted a thorough sweep across Broadgreen, Manchester Road, County Road, and Foundation Park with metal detectors, scouring alleyways and parks for drug paraphernalia, knives, and other weapons that may have been discarded in the local area.
A large serrated knife was discovered in the undergrowth. It is now safely stored away, awaiting destruction.
Colin Conway from Citizens in Policing said: “We’re immensely grateful for our volunteers who bring their enthusiasm and energy to help keep communities safe.
“Our volunteers show their firm dedication to the police when supporting these initiatives and their interests serve as a driving force in our collective efforts to tackle knife crime.”
Chief Superintendent Phil Staynings, Head of Local Policing and the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Unit in Wiltshire Police, said: “One knife taken off the streets today could mean a life has been saved, also alongside this we will continue to educate on the dangers of carrying weapons and help people make positive choices to keep safe.”
“Could you spare a few hours a week to support our officers and staff? We are looking for people from local communities to work with us across the county to help prevent crime and improve safety.”
If you are interested in making Wiltshire a safer place and want to do more for your community, please apply online today.
