Detective Chief Superintendent Lee Berry of West Yorkshire Police discusses the use of forensic markings, specifically smart water, to tackle domestic abuse. The use of smart water has led to increased safety for victims, successful convictions, and expedited investigations. Lee Berry also highlights the importance of trust, confidence, and legitimacy in policing, especially in cases of violence against women and girls.
Additionally, he discusses the work of the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership in tackling knife crime through targeted stop and search operations and educational initiatives.
Takeaways
- The use of forensic markings, such as smart water, has proven effective in protecting victims of domestic abuse and securing convictions.
- The introduction of smart water has increased the safety and confidence of victims, preventing re-victimization.
- The West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership collaborates with other forces and organizations to share best practices and learn from each other.
- In tackling knife crime, targeted stop and search operations and educational initiatives are employed to both address the issue and educate young people about the dangers of carrying weapons.
Sound Bites
“We’ve seen fantastic results in relation to not only victims telling us that they feel safer, they feel believed, they’re giving confidence back to victims as well.”
“When we look at violence against women and girls, this is a fantastic way of trying to readdress that and put policing back onto the front foot.”
“We’ve got a critical mass to bring about the much needed change to address these problems.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Overview
00:32 – Using Forensic Markings to Protect Victims of Domestic Abuse
08:54 – Building Trust and Confidence in Policing for Violence Against Women and Girls
11:13 – Tackling Knife Crime: Targeted Operations and Education
16:58 – Conclusion
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