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Today (Monday 9 June 2025), following the outcome of the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Rhianan Rudd in May 2022, Assistant Chief Constable Di Coulson, speaking on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing in the East Midlands (CTPEM) and Derbyshire Constabulary, said:
1. Youth Voice- Knife crime awareness and prevention
2. Project flex- Reducing ASB on Normanton Roads
3. Violence against Women and Girls Education and encouragement of reporting
1: Derbyshire Constabulary’s Youth Engagement Team ( YET) have conducted surveys to garner feedback from the Youth Voice. Their primary concern has been identified as Knife Crime within the area. Proactive high visibility patrols in hotspot areas, intelligence lead stop searches of habitual or suspected knife carriers. Educational inputs within secondary schools and one to one sessions with young people where agencies have raised concerns.
2: Project Flex is a joint project between the Police and a number of agencies with the aim of solving long term issues in communities. Normanton Road is a focus, with the team progressing through phases; Arrests of prolific offenders, intervention and support for communities and long term regenerative plans with local authorities.
3: Education, awareness and encouragement of reporting, in particular Seldom heard communities, or areas where English is not a first language.
