Local Police Visit LMC To Raise Awareness Of Knife Crime

Lancashire Police visited LMC this week, installing a temporary knife arch on campus, as part of an ongoing campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime across the county.

A knife arch is a walk-through metal-detector used to screen for prohibited items, such as knives and blades. It was set-up in the entrance to The Lounge, where staff and learners were encouraged to walk through the arch and chat with the PCSOs and police officers about ways we can reduce the impact of knife crime in our community. 

College managers were on hand to reassure students that this was part of the national Spectre Knife Crime Awareness campaign, and not a response to any specific concerns on campus.  Messages were also shared with parents and carers informing them of the event.

LMC's Vice Principal Charlotte Rawes said: 

In our latest Stop and Ask survey 95% of our learners told us that they feel safe on our campus, so the aim of today's event was not to cause any concern or panic, but to raise awareness of the wider issues across our community relating to knife crime, in a safe environment and with the support of our local police.

 As part of our broader curriculum offer and award-winning careers programme, learners and apprentices have access to a wide range of personal development tutorials, workshops, and guest speakers throughout their time at LMC, including careers and employability, safer driving, substance misuse, and community action.