Earlier this month, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and the Ministry of Justice announced a significant step forward in the fight against knife crime: a mandatory, tailored support plan for every child caught carrying a weapon. At Axon, we believe that tackling the root causes of violence requires a blend of policy and community-led intervention. That is why we are proud to continue our long-term partnership with FazAmnesty and Faron Paul. Through our collaboration, Axon has provided the FazAmnesty Community Engagement Van, which serves as a mobile hub for anonymous weapon surrender and a vital resource for engaging with young people in schools and clubs nationwide. We’ve also equipped the FazAmnesty team with Axon’s Body 4 cameras to ensure their safety and provide real-time streaming capabilities during community outreach. By supporting FazAmnesty’s work, we are helping ensure those interventions are backed by the tools and mobility needed to turn young lives away from crime. #KnifeCrime #ProtectLife #PublicSafety
Knife crime is a tragedy and destroys communities and lives. But the reasons why young people pick up knives are complex and varied, often on a case-by-case basis. Last week we announced earlier and more targeted intervention. This includes giving each child caught with a knife a mandatory plan tailored for their individual situation and investing £320 million into Youth Justice Services to deliver this work. The Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and @Faron Paul, an anti-knife campaigner who was previously involved in knife crime, discuss why young people pick up knives and how to tackle this issue at the root. 📹 ⬇️