Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber allocates £900k to expand Operation Deter Youth Programme for under-18 knife offenders.
Thames Valley PCC Matthew Barber has committed £900k to expand the Operation Deter Youth Programme, which focuses on swift response times and a "holistic approach" for under-18s caught with knives. The programme is part of Operation Deter, a zero-tolerance approach to knife crime by Thames Valley Police. Youth Offending Teams aim to make contact with arrested under-18s within 90 minutes, increasing engagement and safeguarding opportunities.
March 06, 2024
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