No illegal items found as 150 Milton Keynes students screened as part of Operation Detect

As part of the project, which focuses on tackling and deterring young people from knife crime through education and school screenings, 150 students in Year 10 at Ousedale School’s Olney campus passed through a screening arch.

Officers from the Milton Keynes Harm Reduction Unit and the local neighbourhood policing team spoke with students about knife crime, exploitation, personal safety, and the consequences of carrying weapons.

In a statement police said: “Operations like this aren't just about enforcement.

“They're about educating young people, building trust, and creating opportunities for important conversations before harm occurs.

“By working together with schools, we're helping young people make safer choices and keeping our communities safe.”

Operation Detect was launched by the city’s Safer Schools Officer PC Kevin Simmons in 2024 and has visited schools across Milton Keynes to educate pupils about knife crime.

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