Protecting Young People in Liverpool: Merseyside Police’s Collaborative Approach
Liverpool is the third most dangerous major city in the UK, with the most common crime being violence and sexual offences, with 27,200 offences during 2023 (Crime Rate). We welcomed Detective Superintendent Andy O'Connor of Merseyside Police to share insights from his career at our Tackling Gangs Conference 2024.
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Overview of the National County Lines Coordination Centre’s Efforts
Melanie Barr, Head of Analysis, National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC), Metropolitan Police, joined us at our National Combatting Gangs, Violence and County Lines Conference 2023. The NCLCC is engaged in comprehensive data collection and analysis related to county lines across the country.
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WATCH: The Met Police Respond to County Lines & Child Exploitation
Duncan Evans delved into the complex issue of county lines, shedding light on the dark underbelly of drug trafficking and exploitation in urban and rural areas. County lines, a term encapsulating the movement of illegal drugs facilitated by the coercion of vulnerable individuals, particularly children and adults, represent a deeply entrenched societal challenge.
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Tackling County Lines Exploitation in HMPs with The Met & ERSOU
This case study highlights the rise in exploitation, gang activities, and violence in UK prisons. It dispels the common belief that incarceration reduces vulnerability.
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The Rising Concern of Knife Crime in the UK
Knife crime has become a significant issue in the United Kingdom, with increasing incidences sparking widespread concern among the public, law enforcement, and policymakers. Read the latest statistics, contributing factors and prevention strategies.
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The Latest Trends in Gang Culture and the Rise in Knives, Exploitation and Violence
In the year ending March 2022, there were 45,000 offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales. In this video, the Director of the National Centre for Gang Research discusses the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the behaviour of young people and the gaps in support which leave them vulnerable to exploitation.
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Gangs and County Lines: An Overview
County lines is a form of criminal exploitation in which criminals groom and manipulate children into drug dealing. Many young people end up involved in violent crime as a result. This infographic gives an overview of the current statistics around county lines, gang involvement and violent crime in the UK.
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