Four forces to pilot SRVOs

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Four forces to pilot SRVOs

Thames Valley, West Midlands, Merseyside and Sussex are to pilot new Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) to tackle knife crime.

Date - 28th April 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The court orders will give police enhanced stop and search powers - officers will be able to target those already convicted of carrying a weapon without any other suspicion. Repeat offenders would then likely receive a prison sentence under...

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