Operation Sceptre runs this week in Warwickshire as part of a national week of action.
You might see Police Officers carrying out activities including:
- Weapon sweeps looking for knives hidden in public places
- Test purchasing – checking that retailers are being responsible in only selling knives to people of the correct age
- Officers using knife arches and knife wands to search for weapons
- More officers at transport hubs including bus stations
- Schools presentations – talking to children about knives