The public is being urged to surrender any so-called ‘zombie’ knives to designated police stations across Staffordshire as the government looks to launch its national amnesty compensation scheme next week. …
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To support retailers Staffordshire Police and Trading Standards have produced a Responsible Retailer Pack which contains best practice advice, a summary of relevant legislation and promotional materials.
The majority of knives purchased from retailers are not used in crime; however, some may be purchased with this in mind. Therefore, we are asking retailers to assess, challenge and check before a sale takes place as they have the right to refuse a sale if they have concerns about how the knife may be used.
Knives can only legally be sold to over 18’s, the Retailers Guide below details the best way retailers can avoid underage sales through staff training, keeping records of sale refusals and how to display knives safely so they can’t be accessed without the help of retail staff. The VRA are asking retailers to support the Challenge 25 process and ensure robust systems are in place.
Businesses can play a major part in helping to protect the communities of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The VRA is inviting all retailers across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to download and sign the agreement below to show they are ready to take proactive steps to help prevent illegal sales of knives. Please download the agreement and return the signed form to violencereduction@staffordshire.police.uk.
The National Police Chief Council (NPCC) has produced posters around the Offensive Weapons Act 2019 which can be downloaded here. These posters can be displayed around stores to help raise awareness of the legislation to staff and customers. The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has also produced online training modules for retailers on the storage, display, sale and delivery of knives. Access the training modules here.
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