‘Last line of defence!’ Police demand tougher search powers to combat knife crime
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A police body has called for more search powers to combat an increase in knife-carrying.The Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which represents rank-and-file officers, has said there are too many to obstacles to combatting knife crime.Figures released earlier this year showed 145 young people were found to be carrying knives during police searches between April 1 last year and March 31 this year.And in 2024, knives were found in 91 searches.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say David Kennedy, general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation, said officers needed further support on the frontline.He told 1919 Magazine: "Officers need to be supported in this work, and as it stands there are too many obstacles when an officer reasonably suspects someone may be carrying a weapon."As we've seen from recent cases, knife crime is a real problem in Scotland."Frontline officers are the last line of defence on this and must be given more to continue the work."Last month, three teenagers were...
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