London Rail Commuters Screened for Weapons in New Tech Trial
A weapons detection trial funded by the British government will take place in Stratford station, London, as part of the country’s drive to crack down on knife crime. Keep Reading
Britain Throws New Police Powers, Investment and Innovation at Knife Crime Culture
Knife crime has risen by two thirds since 2014, while the number of stop and searches have decreased. Along with a return to more stop and searches, six companies will fast-track innovative technologies that aim to detect people carrying knives in crowded places such as streets, railway stations and major events. Keep Reading
Social Media Ban Among Measures to Tackle Knife Crime in UK
The new civil orders will restrict behavior by placing curfews and geographical restrictions on individuals as well as limiting their social media use – preventing the rapid escalation of rival disputes. Keep Reading
