Operation Luminary: Nottinghamshire Police's Initiative to Keep City Centre Safe

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Nottinghamshire Police has launched Operation Luminary, a policing initiative aimed at keeping the city centre safe during the festive season. The operation will involve officers and staff engaging with the public and businesses on Friday evenings to reduce harm and prevent offending. This is in addition to regular patrols conducted by neighbourhood and response officers. The force's dedicated work, Operation Cognition, will also continue to run alongside this initiative to raise awareness of the harms caused by consuming alcohol and cocaine together.

Key Takeaways:

  • Operation Luminary will run from October to December, with officers engaging with the public and businesses on Friday evenings to reduce harm and prevent offending.
  • The initiative will focus on drug and alcohol harm reduction, one-punch assaults, the force's winter drink-drive campaign, and violence against women and girls in designated areas.
  • The force's children in care and youth justice team will be safeguarding vulnerable boys and girls who may require more specialist support and ensuring they are returned home safely.
  • Operation Luminary aims to provide support to groups of vulnerable individuals who are at a greater risk of harm and exploitation.
  • Sergeant Josh Lee-Taylor stated that the initiative embeds preventative policing at the heart of the force's approach, reducing the demand on policing and preventing offending.
  • The initiative will ensure that everyone enjoying a night out in Nottingham city centre feels safe and is able to do so.

Statistics:

  • The initiative will run for 3 months, from October to December.
  • The operation will involve officers engaging with the public and businesses on 9 Friday evenings (October 10, 17, 24, November 1, 7, 14, 21, 28, and December 5).
  • The force's children in care and youth justice team will be working with vulnerable individuals who may require more specialist support.

Sources:

  • Curry, K. (n.d.). Nottinghamshire police launch new initiative aimed at keeping city centre safe during festive season. Nottinghamshire Live.
  • Nottinghamshire Police. (n.d.). Operation Luminary.