Issue - meetings

The Board received a report for information that provided an overview of some of the projects in Haringey that focussed on preventing or reducing violent crime relating to knives among young people. In addition to the projects outlined in the report, the Board noted that a robust knife referral scheme pilot would be taking place to the end of March 2009.

The Board discussed the use of knife arches. It was agreed that, when knife arches were being operated, it was important to educate and inform young people about why the arches were being used and their importance. It was agreed that work should be undertaken to ensure that the British Transport Police (BTP) were aware the of the issues around the use of knife arches, and of best practice in this area. It was suggested that the Government Office for London discuss this issue further with the BTP. It was also suggested that the BTP be invited to a meeting of the Board in future, when key issues in which they had some involvement were on the agenda.

RESOLVED

That the content of the report be noted.